Honeywell 7850PGE Barcode Scanner User Manual Dolphin 7850 User s Guide Rev B
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Contents
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User Manual
Dolphin® 7850 Mobile Computer
With Windows
Mobile
®
5.0
User’s Guide
Preliminary Draft: 2/25/08
Disclaimer
Honeywell International Inc. (“Honeywell”) reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other
information contained in this document without prior notice, and the reader should in all cases consult
Honeywell to determine whether any such changes have been made. The information in this publication
does not represent a commitment on the part of Honeywell.
Honeywell shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for
incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No
part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language without the
prior written consent of Honeywell.
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Web Address: www.honeywell.com/aidc
Trademarks
Dolphin, Dolphin RF, HomeBase, Mobile Base, and QuadCharger are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Hand Held Products, Inc. or Honeywell International Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Mobile, Windows CE, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows ME,
Windows XP, ActiveSync, Outlook, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies and are the property of their respective owners.
Patents
Please refer to the product packaging for a list of patents.
Other Trademarks
The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Honeywell
International Inc.
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Chapter 1 - Agency Information
Label Locations....................................................................................................................1-1
Regulatory and Safety Approvals for all Dolphin Terminals
................................................1-2
FCC Compliance..................................................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2 - Getting Started
Out of the Box ......................................................................................................................2-1
Today Screen.......................................................................................................................2-2
Navigation Bar .....................................................................................................................2-2
Using the Stylus ...................................................................................................................2-3
Pop-Up Menus .....................................................................................................................2-3
Chapter 3 - Hardware Overview
Standard Terminal Configurations .......................................................................................3-1
Dolphin 7850 Peripherals.....................................................................................................3-2
Dolphin 7850 Accessories ...................................................................................................3-2
Front Panel Features ...........................................................................................................3-3
Back Panel Features............................................................................................................3-4
Side Panel Features ............................................................................................................3-5
Battery Door Tether (Optional).......................................................................................3-6
I/O Connector.......................................................................................................................3-8
Rubber Bumpers..................................................................................................................3-9
Battery Power ....................................................................................................................3-10
Main Battery Pack ........................................................................................................3-10
Internal Backup Battery................................................................................................3-12
Resetting the Terminal.......................................................................................................3-15
Soft Reset (Warm Boot) ...............................................................................................3-15
Hard Reset (Cold Boot)................................................................................................3-15
Suspend Mode...................................................................................................................3-15
Dolphin 7850 Technical Specifications ..............................................................................3-17
Chapter 4 - Using the Keyboards
Overview ..............................................................................................................................4-1
Using the Function Keys ......................................................................................................4-2
Using the Navigation Keys...................................................................................................4-3
Using the Modifier Keys .......................................................................................................4-3
Keyboard Mode Indicator.....................................................................................................4-3
24-Key Keyboard .................................................................................................................4-4
Toggling Between Alpha and Numeric Modes ...............................................................4-4
24-Key Keyboard Numeric Key Combinations.....................................................................4-5
24-Key Keyboard Alpha Key Combinations.........................................................................4-6
38-Key Keyboard. ................................................................................................................4-7
Toggling Between Numeric and Alpha Modes ...............................................................4-7
38-Key Keyboard Alpha Key Combinations.........................................................................4-8
38-Key Keyboard Numeric Key Combinations...................................................................4-10
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Chapter 5 - Using the Imager Scanner Engine
Overview.............................................................................................................................. 5-1
Standard Scan Engines....................................................................................................... 5-1
Available Laser Engines ...................................................................................................... 5-2
Supported Bar Code Symbologies ...................................................................................... 5-3
Activating the Engine...........................................................................................................5-4
Decoding ............................................................................................................................. 5-5
Capturing Images ................................................................................................................5-7
Chapter 6 - System Settings
Overview.............................................................................................................................. 6-1
Personal Settings ................................................................................................................ 6-2
Buttons........................................................................................................................... 6-3
Menus - Modifying the Start Menu................................................................................. 6-5
System Settings................................................................................................................... 6-7
About ............................................................................................................................. 6-7
Backlight ........................................................................................................................ 6-7
Memory..........................................................................................................................6-9
Power...........................................................................................................................6-12
Remove Programs....................................................................................................... 6-14
Screen ......................................................................................................................... 6-15
Chapter 7 - Wireless PAN Communication with Bluetooth
Bluetooth Radio ................................................................................................................... 7-1
Enabling the Bluetooth Radio ........................................................................................ 7-1
BTExplorer........................................................................................................................... 7-1
Accessing BTExplorer ................................................................................................... 7-2
Using BTExplorer ................................................................................................................7-3
Connection Types................................................................................................................7-7
Device Types....................................................................................................................... 7-8
View Options ....................................................................................................................... 7-8
Menu Options ...................................................................................................................... 7-9
Discovered Devices........................................................................................................... 7-10
Refreshing Discovered Devices................................................................................... 7-10
Making the Terminal Discoverable .............................................................................. 7-10
Pairing ............................................................................................................................... 7-13
Chapter 8 - Dolphin HomeBase
Overview.............................................................................................................................. 8-1
Front Panel ......................................................................................................................... 8-2
Back Panel ......................................................................................................................... 8-3
Bottom Panel Dimensions ................................................................................................... 8-4
Powering the HomeBase..................................................................................................... 8-5
Charging the Main Battery................................................................................................... 8-7
ActiveSync Communication................................................................................................. 8-8
RS-232 Cables .................................................................................................................... 8-9
Mounting the Dolphin HomeBase...................................................................................... 8-10
Chapter 9 - Dolphin QuadCharger
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Overview.............................................................................................................................. 9-1
Front Panel ......................................................................................................................... 9-1
Back Panel .......................................................................................................................... 9-2
Inserting and Removing Battery Packs ............................................................................... 9-3
Supplying Power to the QuadCharger................................................................................. 9-3
Charging Batteries in the QuadCharger .............................................................................. 9-3
Recommendations for Storing Batteries.............................................................................. 9-3
Using the Battery Analyzer .................................................................................................. 9-4
Bottom Panel ....................................................................................................................... 9-5
Mounting the QuadCharger ................................................................................................. 9-5
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 9-6
Chapter 10 - Dolphin ChargeBase
Overview............................................................................................................................ 10-1
Front Panel ....................................................................................................................... 10-2
Back Panel ........................................................................................................................ 10-3
Power Supply............................................................................................................... 10-3
Supplying Power to the ChargeBase................................................................................. 10-4
Inserting and Removing Terminals.................................................................................... 10-4
Charging Terminals in the ChargeBase ............................................................................ 10-5
Mounting the Dolphin ChargeBase.................................................................................... 10-6
Chapter 11 - Dolphin Cables
Universal Cable Features .................................................................................................. 11-1
Using the Dolphin Power Cable......................................................................................... 11-2
Using the Dolphin Mobile Charger..................................................................................... 11-3
Using the Dolphin Charge/Comm Cable ........................................................................... 11-4
Chapter 12 - Customer Support and Warranty
Technical Assistance......................................................................................................... 12-1
Product Service and Repair............................................................................................... 12-2
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................... 12-3
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Agency Information
Label Locations
Dolphin 7850 mobile computers meet or exceed the requirements of all applicable standards
organizations for safe operation. However, as with any electrical equipment, the best way to ensure safe
operation is to operate them according to the agency guidelines that follow. Please read these guidelines
carefully before using your Dolphin mobile computer.
Dolphin 7850 RF terminals are designed to comply with the most current applicable standards on safe
levels of RF energy developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and has been recommended for adoption by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC).
Laser Safety Label
If the following label is attached to your product, it indicates the product
contains a laser engine or laser aimer:
Laser Eye Safety Statement: This device has been tested in
accordance with and complies with EN60825-1: 1993+A1+A2 and 21
CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, except for deviations pursuant to Laser
Notice No. 50, dated July 26, 2001. LASER LIGHT, DO NOT STARE
INTO BEAM, CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT, 1.0 mW MAX OUTPUT:
650nM.
Caution - use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
LED Safety Statement
This device has been tested in accordance with IEC60825-1 LED safety, and has been certified to be
under the limits of a Class 1 LED device.
The maximum power outputs for each diode are as follows:
• Illumination LED: 194.0 uW
• Aimer laser (5300 engine): 360.1 uW
• Aimer LED (5100 engine): 81.6 uW
Infrared LED Safety Statement
Caution - Class 1M LED radiation when open. Do not view directly with optical instruments.
The maximum power outputs for the IR LED is 145.1 uW.
UL and cUL Statement
UL and cUL listed: UL60950-1 and CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03.
Laser Safety Label
Laser Safety Label
LASER LIGHT. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
1.0 mW MAX OUTPUT: 650nM
IEC60825-1:1993+A1+A2
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.1 1
except for deviations pursuant to Laser
Notice No. 50, dated July 26, 2001.
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Regulatory and Safety Approvals for all Dolphin Terminals
The CE Mark on the product indicates that the system has been tested to and conforms with the
provisions noted within the 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and the 73/23/
EEC and 93/68/EEC Low Voltage Directive.
For further information, please contact:
Hand Held Products BV, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc.
Nijverheidsweg 9
5627 BT Eindhoven
The Netherlands
Honeywell shall not be liable for use of our product with equipment (i.e., power supplies, personal
computers, etc.) that is not CE marked and does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.
FCC Compliance
Dolphin terminals comply with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet helpful: “Something About Interference.”
This is available at FCC local regional offices. Our company is not responsible for any radio or television
interference caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of
connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by our company. The correction is the
responsibility of the user. Use only shielded data cables with this system.
In accordance with FCC 15.21, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Honeywell may void
the FCC authorization to operate the equipment.
Parameter Specification
U.S.A.
Canada
European Community
FCC Part 15, Class B
ICES-003
EN 55022 (CISPR 22) Class B
EN60950:2000
EN60825-1:1994 + A11 + A2
EN55024:1998
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CAUTION! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
For body worn operation, this device has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when
used with the Honeywell Dolphin accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other
accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
RF, Regulatory, and Safety Agency Approvals
R&TTE Compliance Statement
Dolphin RF terminals are in conformity with all essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/
EC). This equipment has been assessed to the following standards as applicable:
This product is marked with in accordance with the Class II product requirements specified
in the R&TTE Directive, 1999/5/EC.
The equipment is intended for use throughout the European Community. PAN European Frequency
Range: 2.402—2.480 GHz.
Restrictions in France are as follows:
• Indoor use: Maximum power (EIRP*) of 100 mW for the entire 2.400—2.4835 GHz
• Outdoor use: Maximum power (EIRP*) of 100 mW for the 2.400—2.454 GHz band and maximum
power (EIRP*) of 10 mW for the 2.454—2.483 GHz band
Canadian Compliance
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and
away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) installed outdoors
is subject to licensing.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
For European Community Users
Honeywell complies with Directive 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE
COUNCIL of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Parameter Specification
U.S.A.
Canada
FCC Part 15.247
RSS 210
Parameter Specification
R&TTE EN 300 328-2:2000
EN 301 489-1 (2002-08)
EN 301 489-17 (2002-08)
EN 60950:2000
EN 50361:2001
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Information
This product has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain
hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment, if not properly disposed.
In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure
on the natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems for product
disposal. Those systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of the product you are disposing in a
sound way.
The crossed out wheeled bin symbol informs you that the product should not be disposed of along
with municipal waste and invites you to use the appropriate separate take-back systems for product
disposal.
If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or
regional waste administration.
You may also contact your supplier for more information on the environmental performances of this
product.
Pacemakers, Hearing Aids and Other Electrically Powered Devices
Most manufacturers of medical devices adhere to the IEC 601-1-2 standard. This standard requires
devices to operate properly in an EM Field with a strength of 3V/m over a frequency range of 26 to
1000MHz. The maximum allowable field strength emitted by the Dolphin is 0.3V/m according to Subpart
B of Part 1 of the FCC rules. Therefore, the Dolphin RF has no effect on medical devices that meet the
IEC specification.
Microwaves
The radio in the Dolphin RF terminal operates on the same frequency band as a microwave oven.
Therefore, if you use a microwave within range of the Dolphin RF terminal you may notice performance
degradation in your wireless network. However, both your microwave and your wireless network will
continue to function. The Dolphin Batch terminal does not contain a radio, and therefore, is not affected
by microwave ovens.
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Getting Started
Out of the Box
When you open the carton, please verify that the carton contains the following items:
• Dolphin 7850 mobile computer (the terminal)
• Main battery pack (7.4v, li-ion)
• Getting Started CD-ROM
• Dolphin 7850 Quick Start Guide
Be sure to keep the original packaging in the event that the Dolphin terminal should need to be returned
for service. For details, see Limited Warranty on page 12-3.
If you ordered additional peripherals, accessories, verify that they are included with the order.
Step 1. Install the Main Battery Pack
You must re-attach the battery door! The Dolphin 7850 contains a mechanical switch under the battery door that
prevents the terminal from initializing unless the battery door is closed.
Step 2. Charge the Batteries
There are two types of battery power: the main battery pack and the backup battery located inside the
terminal. The main battery pack powers the terminal and charges the internal backup battery.
Dolphin terminals ship with both batteries discharged of power. Charge the main battery pack for a
minimum of four(4) hours before initial use!
You can use one of the following charging peripherals:
• Dolphin HomeBase Device
• Dolphin QuadCharger Device
• AC Adapter Cable
Use Dolphin 7850 peripherals with the power cables provided by Honeywell. Use of peripherals or cables not
sold/manufactured by Honeywell will void the warranty and may damage the terminal.
Step 3. Boot the Terminal
The terminal begins booting as soon as power is applied and runs by itself. Do NOT press any keys or
interrupt the boot process.
When the boot process is complete, the Today screen appears and the terminal is ready for use.
Mechanical Switch
!
!
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Today Screen
Initial boot and system resets end on the Today screen; see Resetting the Terminal on page 3-15.
Note: You can also open the Today screen at any time by tapping Start > Today.
Navigation Bar
Located at the top of every screen, the Navigation bar provides access to the Start menu, shows the
current time (from the system clock), and displays both status and keyboard status icons.
Command Bar
Located at the bottom of application screens, the Command bar includes application menus, buttons, and
provides access to the Soft Input Panel (SIP).
The contents of the Command bar changes according to the open application.
Tap to adjust the volume
Tap to change the date and time
Tap to access the Start menu
These are icons of programs
running in the background. Tap to
open the program or access a
menu for it.
Tap to see to customize your terminal
Tap to open a program recently used
Tap to open a program
Tap to see additional programs
Navigation bar
Start menu
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Using the Stylus
Use the stylus or your finger to select or enter information on the touch panel. The stylus functions as a
mouse; generally, a tap is the same as a click.
Tap Tap the touch panel once to open menu items and select options.
Drag Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images.
Tap & hold Tap and hold the stylus on an item and a pop-up menu appears. On the pop-up menu, tap
the action of the task you want to perform.
Using sharp objects, such as paper clips, pencils, or ink pens can damage the touch panel and will void the
warranty. For more information about the touch panel, see Touch Panel Display on page 3-3.
Selecting Programs
The Start menu does not fit all installed programs. To see additional programs, tap Start > Programs. To
open a program, tap once on the icon.
Pop-Up Menus
With pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an action for an item.
1. Tap and hold the stylus on the item name. The pop-up menu appears.
2. Lift the stylus, and tap the action you want to perform.
The contents of pop-up menus depend change according to the program you’re in.
Searching for Information
You can use the Search feature or File Explorer to find and organize information. Tap Start > Programs
> Search. Enter the text you want to find and tap Search.
!
Note: To close the menu
without performing an
action, tap the screen
anywhere outside the
menu.
The Results section
displays the search
results.
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Hardware Overview
There are a number of standard Dolphin 7850 configurations as well as charging and communication
peripherals and accessories to maximize the efficiency of your application setting.
Standard Terminal Configurations
The standard Dolphin 7850 terminal configuration is as follows:
• Windows Mobile 5.0
• PXA270 520MHz processor
• 64MB RAM X 64MB Synchronous Flash memory
• 24-key calculator-style numeric with scrolling alpha or 38-key calculator-style numeric with full
alpha
• 3.5 in. 1/4 VGA 240 x 320 TFT color display with hard-coat industrial touch panel
• 5300 or 5100 Standard Range (SR) scan engine
• Bluetooth radio
Additional Configuration Options
The Dolphin 7850 terminal offers you a number of configuration options to customize the Dolphin 7850
terminal to your business needs.
System Memory Additional 64MB of RAM (for a total of 128MB RAM); see Memory on page 6-9.
Scan Engines 5100SR/SF VGA Area Imagers with bright green LED aimer
5300SR/SF VGA Area Imagers with High-Vis aiming pattern
5300HD VGA Area Imagers with High-Vis aiming pattern
For more information, see Standard Scan Engines on page 5-1.
Future Laser Engines Options
HP (High Performance) Laser scanner
LR (Long Range) Laser scanner
ALR (Advanced Long Range) Laser scanner
For more information, see Available Laser Engines on page 5-2.
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Dolphin 7850 Peripherals
The following items are sold separately to complete your Dolphin 7850 installation.
Dolphin HomeBase
™
The Dolphin HomeBase charging and communication cradle supports both RS-232 and USB
communication, enabling your terminal to interface with the majority of PC-based enterprise systems.
When a terminal is seated in the HomeBase, its main battery pack charges in less than four(4) hours.
For more information, see Dolphin HomeBase on page 8-1.
Dolphin QuadCharger
™
The Dolphin QuadCharger is a four(4)-slot charging station for li-ion battery packs. It can charge each
battery in less than four(4) hours. The fourth slot features a battery analyzer that completely resets and
re-calibrates a battery, then displays remaining capacity.
For more information, see Dolphin QuadCharger on page 9-1.
Dolphin Cables
The Dolphin 7850 includes a number of cable kits that enable you to charge and communicate with other
devices.
For more information, see Dolphin Cables on page 11-1.
Dolphin ChargeBase
The Dolphin ChargeBase is a charging base that holds up to four(4) Dolphin terminals.
For more information, see Dolphin ChargeBase on page 10-1.
Dolphin Mobile Mount
The Dolphin Mobile Mount is a plastic cradle and RAM mount that holds and positions the terminal and
can be mounted on a fork truck, pallet lift, or other stable, stationary surface.
Dolphin 7850 Accessories
Each of the following items is sold separately to enhance your Dolphin 7850.
Protective Cover Wraps around the terminal to protect it from wear and tear.
Protective Rubber Boot
Wraps tightly around the terminal for added durability.
Holster Holds one terminal around the waist.
Tote/Carry Bag Holds one terminal, a spare battery, and small printer. It can be shoulder-worn, waist-worn,
or carried by hand.
Li-ion Battery Pack 7.4Vdc, 14.1 watt hour li-on replacement battery packs; see Battery Power on page 3-10.
Wrist Lanyard/Stylus Tether
For more information, see Wrist Lanyard/Stylus Tether (Optional) on page 3-6.
Battery Door Tether For more information, see Battery Door Tether (Optional) on page 3-6.
Stylus Three-Pack Provides three extra styluses.
Screen Protectors Provides a pack of screen protectors that fit the Dolphin 7850 touch panel display.
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Front Panel Features
Decode and Scan LEDs
The Scan LED lights red when you press the Scan trigger in scanning applications.
The Decode LED lights green when a scanned bar code is successfully decoded.
For more information, see LEDs on page 4-1.
Keyboard Protection Ribs
These ribs protect the keyboard and prevent keys from being pressed accidentally when the
terminal is placed facedown on a flat surface. For a complete overview of each keyboard, see
Using the Keyboards on page 4-1.
Touch Panel Display
The 3.5 inch 1/4 VGA (Video Graphic Array) display is a transflective color LCD (Liquid Crystal
Display) in TFT (Thin Film Transistor) color with a 240 x 320 resolution. The LCD is covered
by an industrial touch screen lens for maximum durability and backlit for maximum viewability;
see Backlight on page 6-7.
For touch panel input, use the stylus included with the terminal or your finger. The method you
choose depends on which one is most appropriate for your application. While there is a great
deal of variation in different applications, use of the supplied stylus provides greater touch
screen accuracy; see Using the Stylus on page 2-3.
Dolphin terminals ship with screen protectors already installed. Screen protectors help prevent
wear and damage to the touch panel; especially when used with applications that require high-
volume interfacing with the touch panel. Screen protectors are subject to wear and tear.
Therefore, inspect screen protectors regularly and replace them when worn or punctured.
Decode LED Scan LED
3.5 inch 1/4 VGA Touch
Panel Display
Keyboard Protection Ribs
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Using sharp objects, such as paper clips, pencils, or ink pens can damage the touch
panel and will void the warranty.
Back Panel Features
Battery Door
The battery door covers and secures the main battery pack in the battery well. There is a
mechanical switch on the terminal under this door that puts the terminal in suspend mode (see
page 3-15) while the battery door is open. This door must be closed for the terminal to resume
operation. For more information, see Installing the Main Battery Pack on page 3-10.
DC Power Jack
Located on the bottom of the pistol-grip handle, the 9.5V DC power jack receives external
power from the Dolphin Power Cable. When connected to the Dolphin Power Cable, the
terminal is powered and the main battery pack is charging. For more information, see Using
the Dolphin Power Cable on page 11-2.
Tether Holes
These holes are an attachment point for the Battery Door Tether (Optional) (see page 3-6).
!
Battery Door DC Power Jack
Tether Holes
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Side Panel Features
Note: This graphic shows the right side of the Dolphin 7850 terminal.
Angled Display
The touch panel display (see page 3-3) tilts up toward the user, which improves application
viewing when operating the terminal and reduces glare. Most important, the tilted display helps
you read decoded data without having to tilt your wrist.
Beeper
The beeper provides an audible indication of application events such as decoding (to indicate
a good or bad scan), touch panel touches, and keyboard input.
Scan Engine Window
The scan engine window provides an opening for the imager
scanner engines and points straight out of the device. Simply
point and scan.
There are several scan engine configurations available; see
Using the Imager Scanner Engine on page 5-1.
Integrated Pistol-Grip Handle
The pistol-grip handle is integrated into the terminal and is not removable, which makes the
unit more durable in the field. This handle is contoured so that the terminal is comfortable in
your hand and balanced during operations.
Scan
Trigger
Stylus Slot
Integrated
Pistol-Grip
I/O Connector Scan Engine
Window
Angled Display
IrDA PortBeeper
I/O
Connector
Tether/Lanyard Attachment Point
I/O
Connector
Stylus Loop
Scan
Engine
Window
(with
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IrDA Port
The infrared port is IrDA-enabled (Infrared Data Association) and communicates with other
IrDA-enabled devices such as PCs, printers, modems, or other Dolphin 7850 terminals. The
maximum data transfer speed is 115 Kbps with a duty cycle of 18.75%. For more information,
see Using Infrared Communication on page 7-8.
Scan Trigger
The front of the pistol-grip handle contains a scan trigger that activates the scan engine.
The scan trigger also wakes the terminal from Suspend Mode (see page 3-15).
Stylus Slot
Dolphin 7850 terminals ship with a stylus inserted into the pistol-grip handle. Stores the stylus
in this slot when you’re not using it. For more information about the stylus, see Using the Stylus
on page 2-3.
Tether/Lanyard Attachment Point
You can string optional hardware accessories through this hole to fasten hardware to the
terminal.
Wrist Lanyard/Stylus Tether (Optional)
The optional lanyard loops around your wrist and attaches the stylus to the terminal. One end loops
through the attachment point at the bottom of the handle and the other end loops around the hook at the
end of the stylus.
When the stylus is inserted into the stylus slot, you can insert your wrist for extra security while operating
the terminal. When the stylus is removed from the stylus slot, the stylus remains attached to the terminal
to prevent you from losing the stylus if you accidently drop it.
Battery Door Tether (Optional)
The optional battery door tether ensures that the battery door remains attached to the terminal even when
it is removed from the battery well. There are two pieces: the clip and the leather strap.
1. Put the terminal in Suspend mode by pressing and holding Blue + Backlight keys.
2. Disconnect the two pieces of the battery door tether; gently squeeze the outside of the clip and pull
the leather strap out of the clip.
3. Take the leather strap and loop the lanyard portion through the attachment point on the handle as
shown below.
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I/O Connector
This I/O connector has 17 pins that are designed to work exclusively with Dolphin 7850 peripherals and
cables.
This connector
• Powers the terminal.
• Charges the main battery.
• Supports communication with a host workstation via Microsoft ActiveSync; see Using ActiveSync on
page 7-3.
• Supports RS-232 (up to 115 Kbps) and USB (up to 12 Mbps) communication.
The pins on the mechanical connector are as follows:
Note: Signals referenced are for a DTE device.
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Rubber Bumpers
There are two sets of rubber bumpers: one set below the scan engine window and the other set on the
bottom front of the pistol-grip handle. Rubber bumpers enable you to set the terminal down on a flat
surface with easy access to the handle, so you can pick up and put down the terminal with ease.
Front Rubber Bumpers
The front rubber bumpers enable you to rest the terminal on a flat surface without damaging
the scan engine window.
Front Rubber
Bumpers Pistol-Grip
Rubber Bumpers
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Battery Power
The Dolphin 7850 features intelligent battery technology with two types of battery power:
• The main battery pack installed under the battery door on the back panel.
• The backup battery located inside the terminal.
Both batteries work together to prevent data loss when the terminal is used over long periods of time.
Main Battery Pack
Use only the Li-ion battery packs provided by Honeywell. The use of any battery pack not sold/manufactured
by Honeywell in a Dolphin terminal will void your warranty and may result in damage to the Dolphin terminal
or battery.
The 7.4V, 14.1 watt hour li-ion battery pack is the primary power source for the Dolphin terminal and the
internal backup battery. The li-ion battery is designed to operate in a temperature range of -10 to 50°C
(14 to 122°F).
Installing the Main Battery Pack
Press Blue + Backlight keys to put the terminal
in Suspend Mode (see page 3-15) before
installing a new battery.
Mechanical Switch
The battery well area contains a mechanical
switch located under the battery door. When
the battery door is securely fastened, it
presses on the mechanical switch allowing
the terminal to power on and operate
normally.
When the battery door is removed, it no
longer presses on the mechanical switch,
which automatically suspends terminal
operation. The terminal will not resume
normal operations again until the battery
door is re-fastened.
The mechanical switch works as described only when the terminal is running on battery power. If the
terminal is running on AC power (via a Dolphin charging peripheral), the mechanical switch will not
suspend the terminal when the battery door is open.
If you open the battery door and remove the battery while the terminal is connected to AC power, the
terminal will continue operating. However, if you remove AC power while the battery door is open and the
battery is removed, the terminal will shut down without suspending and you will lose RAM data. To avoid
data loss when removing AC power, always either suspend the terminal or install the battery prior to
removing AC power.
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Charging Options
When the battery is installed in the terminal, you can insert the terminal into any one of the following
peripherals to charge the main battery pack:
•Dolphin HomeBase (see page 8-1)
•Dolphin ChargeBase (see page 10-1)
• One of the Dolphin charging cables (see page 11-1)
To fully charge the li-ion battery outside the terminal, use one of the following:
•Dolphin QuadCharger (see page 9-1)
•Auxiliary Battery Well of the Dolphin HomeBase (see page 8-3)
Charge Time
A completely discharged li-ion battery pack requires four(4) hours to charge to full capacity. Subsequent
charge times vary according to the charge level of the battery pack when charging begins.
The li-ion battery packs that ship with Dolphin terminals are completely discharged of power. Therefore,
charge the main battery pack for a minimum of four(4) hours prior to using the terminal on battery power.
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Internal Backup Battery
Located inside the terminal, the backup battery is a 3.6V nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery.
The internal backup battery prevents the terminal from being reset when you remove the main battery
pack. The backup battery retains RAM data and allows the real-time clock to remain operational for up to
30 minutes. If the terminal is left without the main battery pack for more than 30 minutes, the internal
backup battery discharges and needs to be recharged to function according to specifications.
Note: Even if the internal backup battery fails, data and programs stored in Flash memory are not totally lost, but
the terminal does automatically cold boot when you install a fully charged battery pack and you need to reset
the real-time clock.
Charging
The internal backup battery charges off the main battery pack and requires eight(8) hours charge time to
backup RAM data for 30 minutes. You can begin using the Dolphin terminal after charging the main
battery for four(4) hours; however, the internal backup battery will continue to charge off the main battery.
To ensure that the internal backup battery functions properly, maintain a consistent power supply for the
first eight(8) hours of terminal operation. This power supply can be external power (using a charging
peripheral) or an installed, charged battery pack or a combination of both.
Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to maximize the life of the Dolphin’s internal backup battery:
• Keep a charged Li-ion battery pack in the terminal.
• Keep the Dolphin terminal connected to a power source when the terminal is not in use.
Managing Battery Power
Data and files saved on the Dolphin terminal may be stored in RAM memory; therefore, maintain a
continuous power supply to the terminal to help prevent data loss. When you remove a battery pack, insert
another charged battery pack in the Dolphin. If the main battery pack is low, insert the terminal into a
charging peripheral to power the terminal and begin recharging the battery.
Note: If the main battery is low and the terminal is in suspend mode, pressing the SCAN trigger does not wake the
Dolphin terminal; you must replace the discharged battery with a fully charged battery.
Default Low and Critical Battery Points
The Dolphin terminal ships with default low and critical battery points programmed in the following registry
parameters:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\LowBatt=19
Sets the Low Battery point to 25% by default.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\CriticalBatt=a
Sets the Critical Battery point to10% by default.
When the battery reaches these low or critical battery points, warning icons appear in the Navigation bar.
Note: Battery power warnings do not appear when the terminal is running on external power.
Setting Critical and Low Battery Points
Developers can re-reset the default battery points in the RegEdit Power Tool.
1. Tap Start > Power Tools > RegEdit.
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2. Drill-down to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > System > CurrentControlSet > Control > Power. The
CriticalBatt and LowBatt values appear in the list.
3. Tap the Value Name to change the Value Data. You can reset the Value Data from 0 (no warning)
to 99 (would warn whenever the charge drops below 99%).
4. Tap OK to save changes.
Note: For more information about the RegEdit Power Tool, refer to the Dolphin Power Tools User’s Guide, which is
available for download at www.honeywell.com/aidc.
Checking Battery Power
Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power. The Battery tab opens displaying the charge status of the
main battery pack.
For more information, see Power on page 6-12.
Storage Guidelines
To maintain optimal battery performance, follow these storage guidelines:
• Avoid storing batteries outside the specified range of -4° to 104° F (-20° to 40°C) or in extremely high
humidity.
• For prolonged storage, do not keep batteries stored in a charger that is connected to a power source.
Guidelines for Battery Use and Disposal
The following are general guidelines for the safe use and disposal of batteries:
• Use only the battery supplied, recommended, or approved by Honeywell.
• Replace defective batteries immediately; using a defective battery could damage the Dolphin terminal.
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• Never throw a used battery in the trash. It contains heavy metals and should be recycled according to
local guidelines.
• Don’t short-circuit a battery or throw it into a fire. It can explode and cause severe personal injury.
• Excessive discharge damages a battery. Recharge the battery when your terminal indicates low battery
power.
• Although your battery can be recharged many times, it will eventually be depleted. Replace it after the
battery is unable to hold an adequate charge.
• If you are not sure the battery or charger is working properly, please send it to Honeywell or an
authorized Honeywell service center for inspection.
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Resetting the Terminal
There are two ways to reset the Dolphin terminal: a soft reset and a hard reset.
Soft Reset (Warm Boot)
A soft reset re-boots the device without losing RAM data. You would perform a soft reset 1) when the
terminal fails to respond, 2) after installing software applications that require a reboot, or 3) after making
changes to certain system settings.
1. Press and hold the Red + ESC keys for approximately five seconds. The screen turns white
and the decode and scan LEDs flash for approximately three seconds.
2. When the reset is complete, the Today screen appears.
Hard Reset (Cold Boot)
A hard reset erases all of the data and applications stored in RAM memory and launches Autoinstall, which
re-initializes the terminal.
1. Press and hold the Red + Tab keys for approximately five seconds. The screen turns white
and the decode and scan LEDs light for approximately three seconds.
2. The terminal re-initializes; see Boot the Terminal on page 2-1.
Note: Hard resets automatically launch a soft reset before ending on the Today screen.
Set the time and date after each hard reset to ensure that the system clock is real-time. Tap the date on
the Today screen to open the Clock and set the time and date.
Suspend Mode
Suspend mode suspends terminal operation. The terminal appears to be “off” when in suspend mode.
The terminal is programmed to go into suspend mode automatically when inactive for a specific period of
time. You can set this time period in the Power setting. For details, see the Advanced Tab section of the
Power (see page 6-12) setting.
To Put the Terminal in Suspend Mode
Press the Blue + Backlight keys. You should put the terminal in suspend mode when you change
the battery pack; see Installing the Main Battery Pack on page 3-10.
To Resume Terminal Operation
To resume terminal operation (or “wake” the terminal),
• Press the Backlight key .
• Press the Scan Trigger (see page 3-5).
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Troubleshooting
If the terminal does not wake when you press the scan trigger,
• The battery door may not be fully closed. The mechanical switch under the battery door prevents the
terminal from resuming operation until the door is closed.
• The main battery might be too low to resume operation. Remove the battery and install a fully charged
battery or connect the terminal to a Dolphin charging peripheral.
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Dolphin 7850 Technical Specifications
Feature Description
Basic Features
Form Factor: Purpose-built, compact, handle-style mobile computer
Operating System: Windows Mobile 5.0
Development
Environment:
Dolphin SDK for Visual Studio 2005–supports C/C++, C# and Visual Basic
development on Visual Studio 2005
Third Party Software: SOTI MobiControl (remote device management), PowerNet™ Terminal Emulation
(TNVT, 3270, 5250), and ITScriptNet™
CPU: Intel PXA 270 520 MHz
Memory: 64MB X 64MB & 128 MB RAM X 128 MB Flash memory options available
Display: 3.5 in. 1/4 VGA 240 X 320 TFT color display with hard-coat industrial touch panel
Imager/Scanner: 5100SR/SF VGA Area Imagers with bright green LED aimer
5300SR/SF VGA Area Imagers with High-Vis aiming pattern
5300HD VGA Area Imagers with High-Vis aiming pattern
HP (High Performance) Laser scanner
LR (Long Range) Laser scanner
ALR (Advanced Long Range) Laser scanner
Keyboards: 24-key calculator-style numeric with scrolling alpha
38-key calculator-style numeric with full alpha
Communications: 100K duty-cycle plugable/dockable RS232/USB connector, IrDA, Audio beeper
Power
Battery: Main: Lithium-ion 7.4V, 14.1 watt hour, hot-swappable battery pack
Backup: Internal 3.6V nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery saves RAM data for
30-minutes during main battery change
Stand-by Time: Device suspend mode: 8 days minimum
Charging: 9.5V AC input through handle charge port or USB/Serial connector, four(4) hours
recharge
Charging Peripherals: AC wall adapter, Charge/Communication Cable, single bay Home Base, 4 bay
Charge Base, battery QuadCharger
Wireless Radios
WPAN (optional): Bluetooth class 2, version 1.2 (optional feature)
Physical
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Operating Temperature: Standard configuration: 14°–122°F / -10°–50°C nominal; -4° (-20°C) with
reduced runtime
Optional Bluetooth configuration: 32°–104°F / 0°–40°C
Construction: • Magnesium alloy internal chassis with component shock mounts
• Engineering-grade polycarbonate outer housing
• Integrated rubber over-molded handle
Structural: • 5 ft. (1.5m) multiple drops to concrete, all axis, across operating
temperature range
• Exceeds 2000 3 ft. (1m) tumbles
Environmental: IP64 rated for blown dust/water intrusion
Dimensions: Main housing: 7.1 in. Long X 3.3 in. Wide X 1.4 in. Deep
(18 cm Long X 8.4 cm Wide X 3.6 cm Deep)
Handle: 4.6 in. Long X 1.6 in. Wide X 1 in. Deep
(12 cm Long X 4.1 cm Wide x 2.5 cm Deep)
Weight: Approximately 22 oz./684g
Warranty: Standard: 2 years
Dolphin 7850 Technical Specifications
Feature Description
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Using the Keyboards
Overview
The keyboard buttons are recessed under the overlay for maximum durability. The keyboard panel is
backlit for maximum viewability in various lighting conditions.
The Dolphin 7850 terminal has two keyboard options:
Calculator Style Numbering
Both Dolphin 7850 keyboards default to numeric mode and feature calculator-style numbering for ease-
of-use in the field.
LEDs
The LEDs are in the center of the keyboard.
Scan LED The LED on the right lights red when you press the Scan trigger in scanning applications.
Decode LED The LED on the left lights green when a scanned bar code is successfully decoded.
Note: Both LEDs are user-programmable.
For more information, see Using the Imager Scanner Engine on page 5-1.
Color-Coding
Keyboard overlays are color-coded to indicate the functions performed or characters typed when the
color-coded key is pressed with the red or blue modifier key.
Key Types
In addition to the standard number and letter keys, both keyboards contain three types of keys:
1. Function Keys: Using the Function Keys (see page 4-2)
2. Navigation Keys: Using the Navigation Keys (see page 4-3)
3. Modifier Keys: Using the Modifier Keys (see page 4-3)
PG
BKSP
SP
ESC
TAB
SFT
7
4
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1
PQRS
8
ABC
5
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TUV
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MNO
3
WXYZ
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F1 F2
F3
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F7 F8
F9
F10
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START
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ALPHA
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F6
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24-Key Keyboard (see page 4-4) 38-Key Keyboard. (see page 4-7)
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Using the Function Keys
Function keys perform specific functions and usually have the name of the function they perform.
Note: There is no SCAN key on the Dolphin 7850 keyboard; scanning is initiated with the Scan Trigger (page 3-5).
Name Key Function
Backlight Toggles the keyboard backlight on and off.
Backspac
e (BKSP)
To backspace, press Red + left arrow.
Backspace moves the cursor back one space and deletes each time the key
combination is pressed. If you are typing text, a character is deleted each time
you backspace.
Backtab
(BKTAB)
To backtab, press the Blue + TAB.
Backtab moves the cursor back to the previous tab stop or field (on a form or
application window).
Delete
(DEL)
To delete, press Blue + ESC.
Deletes the next character forward. One character is deleted each time the key
combination is pressed.
Escape Cancels an action.
OK Functions as an Enter key.
Resume Resume the terminal by pressing Blue + Backlight.
Note: You can also press the Scan trigger on the handle.
Space
(SP)
To space, press Red + right arrow. Space moves the cursor one space forward. If
you are typing text, it moves the text one space forward as well.
Tab Moves the cursor to the next tab stop or field (on a form or application window).
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Using the Navigation Keys
Located in the center of each keyboard for easy access with either hand, the navigation keys enable you
to navigate the cursor through an application screen.
The navigation keys perform additional system functions when pressed in combination with the Blue and
Red modifier keys. For details, see the key combination tables for the 24-Key Keyboard (page 4-4) and
the 38-Key Keyboard. (page 4-7).
Additional functionality of the navigation keys varies according to the application in use.
Using the Modifier Keys
Modifier keys modify the next key pressed to perform functions or type special characters. The Dolphin
7850 has Blue and Red modifier keys with a color-coded overlay so you can see what the key combination
does.
Keyboard Mode Indicator
Dolphin terminals have a Keyboard Status Power Tool (Start > Power Tools > Keyboard Status) that
displays an icon in the Navigation bar to indicate if the keyboard is in alpha or number mode. Keyboard
Status is active by default.
Indicates that the keyboard is in numeric mode.
Indicates that the keyboard is in alpha mode, uppercase.
Indicates that the keyboard is in alpha mode, lowercase.
Press To …
Move the cursor up one row or line.
Move the cursor down one row or line.
Move the cursor one character to the right.
Move the cursor one character to the left.
Name Key Function
Shift Provides shift functionality for application windows.
Tap once to modify the next letter pressed. Tap twice for caps lock.
Blue &
Red
Modifies the next key pressed. The overlay of each keyboard is
color-coded to indicate the character typed or function performed
with both keys.
Alpha On the 38-key keyboard, the Alpha key toggles the keyboard
between alpha and numeric modes.
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24-Key Keyboard
Toggling Between Alpha and Numeric Modes
The 24-key keyboard defaults to numeric mode. Numeric mode is when you type numbers with the
number keys.
• Double-tap the Blue modifier key to toggle between alpha and numeric modes.
• Single-tap the Blue modifier key to toggle to alpha or numeric mode only for the next key pressed. The
keyboard returns to the previous state before the next key pressed.
• Press and hold the Blue modifier key to toggle to alpha or numeric mode for all keys pressed until the
Blue modifier key is released.
Alpha Mode
Alpha mode is when you type the letters or characters indicated in blue on the number keys.
Please note that when typing in alpha mode, you must use the same multi-press method you would use
when typing letters on a phone keypad. Each key press types the next letter in the sequence as displayed
by the alpha indicator.
You can still use the Blue modifier key for regular Blue key combinations in alpha mode; just press the
Blue modifier key and the next key. For combinations, see 38-Key Keyboard. on page 4-7.
Shift Functionality in Alpha Mode
The SFT key performs all the normal windows shift key functions alpha mode, including capitalizing one
letter. On the 24-key keyboard, the SFT key also toggles caps lock on and off.
• Single-tap the SFT key to modify the next key pressed; if this is a letter, that letter is capitalized.
• Double-tap the SFT key to toggle caps lock on and off in alpha mode.
Note: Check the mode indicator (see Keyboard Mode Indicator on page 4-3) in the Navigation bar to see what mode
the keyboard is in.
PG
BKSP
SP
ESC
TAB
SFT
7
4
GHI
1
PQRS
8
ABC
5
JKL
2
TUV
9
DEF
6
MNO
3
WXYZ
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F1 F2
F3
F4 F5
F6
F7 F8
F9
F10
VOL
+
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BKTAB
START
VOL
-
ALPHA
“
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Power
Backlight key
Modifier
keys
Alpha Lock
Escape
key
OK
key
Navigation keys
Tab
key
Shift
key LED LED
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*Toggles uppercase and lowercase only on a double-tap.
**Single-tap SFT changes the mode for only the next character. Double-tap SFT key to change mode for all keys
pressed after.
***Toggles numeric and alpha modes only on a double-tap.
24-Key Keyboard Numeric Key Combinations
Key Blue Mode Num Mode Num Shift
ESC Delete ESC ESC
SFT *Toggle Upper/Lower/Shift *Toggle Upper/Lower/Shift *Toggle Upper/Lower/Shift
Blue ***Toggle Num/Alpha Blue Mode ***Toggle Num/Alpha
Red Red Mode; see 24-Key Keyboard Alpha Key Combinations on page 4-6.
Asterisk Start menu * *
Light Suspend Keyboard Light Keyboard Light
Left Left Left
Up Volume up Up Up
Down Volume down Down Down
Right Insert Right Right
OK OK OK OK
Tab Backtab Tab Tab
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2tuv or TUV 2 @
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5jkl or JKL 5 %
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8abc or ABC 8 *
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*Toggles uppercase and lowercase only on a double-tap.
**Single-tap SFT changes the mode for only the next character. Double-tap SFT key to change mode for all keys
pressed after.
***Toggles numeric and alpha modes only on a double-tap.
24-Key Keyboard Alpha Key Combinations
Key Red Mode Alpha Base Alpha Shift Alpha Caplock Alpha Shift Caplock
ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC
SFT *Toggle Upper/
Lower/Shift
*Toggle Upper/
Lower/Shift
*Toggle Upper/
Lower/Shift
*Toggle Upper/
Lower/Shift
*Toggle Upper/Lower/
Shift
Blue ***Toggle Num/
Alpha
***Toggle Num/
Alpha
***Toggle Num/
Alpha
***Toggle Num/Alpha
Red Red Mode Red Mode Red Mode Red Mode
Asterisk #****
Light Keyboard Light Keyboard Light Keyboard Light Keyboard Light Keyboard Light
Left Backspace Left Left Left Left
Up Page Up Up Up Up Up
Down Page Down Down Down Down Down
Right Space Right Right Right Right
OK OK OK OK OK OK
Tab Tab Tab Ta b Tab
Period = - ; : - ; : - ; : - ; :
Comma “ @ ? ! @ ? ! @ ? ! @ ? !
0F10 + [ ] + { } + [ ] + { }
1F7 pqrs PQRS PQRS pqrs
2F8 tuv TUV TUV tuv
3F9 wxyz WXYZ WXYZ wxyz
4F4 ghi GHI GHI ghi
5F5 jkl JKL JKL jkl
6F6 mno MNO MNO mno
7F1 / \ _ { } _ / \ _ { } _
8F2 abc ABC ABC abc
9F3 def DEF DEF def
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38-Key Keyboard.
Toggling Between Numeric and Alpha Modes
The 38-key keyboard defaults to numeric mode. Numeric mode is when you type numbers with the
number keys. Alpha mode is when you type the letter indicated on the overlay when you press the number
key.
Alpha Mode
Single-tap the ALPH key to toggle to alpha or numeric mode only for the next key pressed.
Shift Functionality in Alpha Mode
The SFT key performs all the normal windows shift key functions in alpha mode, including capitalizing one
letter. On the 38-key keyboard, the SFT key also toggles caps lock on and off.
• Single-tap the SFT key to modify the next key pressed; if this is a letter, that letter is capitalized.
• Double-tap the SFT key to toggle caps lock on and off in alpha mode.
Note: Check the mode indicator (see Keyboard Mode Indicator on page 4-3) in the Navigation bar to see what mode
the keyboard is in.
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F7
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Escape
key
Power
Backlight key
OK
key
Navigation keys
Tab
key
Alpha
indicators
Modifier
keys
Shift
key LED LED
Alpha Lock
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38-Key Keyboard Alpha Key Combinations
Key Blue Mode Alpha Base Alpha Shift Alpha Caplock Alpha Shift Caplock
ESC Delete ESC ESC ESC ESC
SFT *Toggle Upper/
Lower/Shift
*Toggle Upper/
Lower/Shift
*Toggle Upper/
Lower/Shift
*Toggle Upper/
Lower/Shift
*Toggle Upper/Lower/
Shift
Blue Blue Mode Blue Mode Blue Mode Blue Mode
Red Red Mode Red Mode Red Mode Red Mode
ALPH Start Num Mode Num Mode Num Mode Num Mode
Light Suspend Keyboard Light Keyboard Light Keyboard Light Keyboard Light
Left Left Left Left Left
Up Volume up Up Up Up Up
Down Volume down Down Down Down Down
Right Insert Right Right Right Right
OK OK OK OK OK OK
Tab Backtab Tab Tab Tab Tab
Period pPP p
Comma rRRr
0qQQq
1kKKk
2lLLl
3mMM m
4fFFf
5gGGg
6hHHh
7aAA a
8bBB b
9cCCc
-dDDd
+iII i
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*Toggle Upper/Lower only on a double-tap.
**Single-tap of SFT key changes shift mode for just the next character. Double-tap of SFT key toggles Caplock.
***Single tap of BLUE key changes mode for just the next character. Double tap toggles Num/Alpha.
\nNNn
/sSSs
F1 uUUu
F2 *vVVv
F3 @w W W w
F4 #x XX x
F5 yYYy
F6 zZZ z
F7 tTTt
F8 oOOo
F9 jJJj
F10 eEE e
38-Key Keyboard Alpha Key Combinations
Key Blue Mode Alpha Base Alpha Shift Alpha Caplock Alpha Shift Caplock
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38-Key Keyboard Numeric Key Combinations
Key Blue Mode Num Mode Num Shift
ESC Delete ESC ESC
SFT *Toggle Upper/Lower/Shift *Toggle Upper/Lower/Shift *Toggle Upper/Lower/Shift
Blue Blue Mode Blue Mode
Red Red Mode Red Mode
ALPH Start Alpha Mode Alpha Mode
Light Suspend Keyboard Light Keyboard Light
Left Left Left
Up Volume up Up Up
Down Volume down Down Down
Right Insert Right Right
OK OK OK OK
Tab Backtab Tab Tab
Period .>
Comma "<
00)
11!
22@
33#
44$
55%
66^
77&
88*
99(
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Using the Imager Scanner Engine
Overview
The Dolphin 7850 terminal houses a compact imager scanner engine using Adaptus™ Imaging
Technology 5.0 that instantly reads all popular 1D and 2D bar codes and supports omni-directional aiming
and decoding. The scan engine can also capture digital images, such as signatures and pictures of
damaged inventory.
Standard Scan Engines
Dolphin 7850 terminals may be equipped with one of the following scan engines.
5100 Standard Range (5100SR)
5300 Standard Range (5300SR)
8.3 mil
Linear
10 mil
PDF417
13 mil
UPC
15 mil
Data Matrix
15 mil
QR
35 mil
MaxiCode
Working
Range:
(.020 cm) (.025 cm) (.033 cm) (.038 cm) (.038 cm) (.089 cm)
Near 3.5 in.
(8.9 cm)
3.1 in.
(7.9 cm)
2.1 in.
(5.3 cm)
2.3 in.
5.8 cm)
3.1 in.
(7.9 cm)
2.0 in.
(5.1 cm)
Far 7.6 in.
(19.3 cm)
9 in.
(22.9 cm)
13.2 in.
(33.5 cm)
10.2 in.
(25.9 cm)
8.8 in.
(22.4 cm)
13.0 in.
(33 cm)
5100 Smart Focus (5100SF)
5300 Smart Focus (5300SF)
6.6 mil
PDF417
7.5 mil
Linear
10 mil
Linear
10 mil
PDF417
13 mil
UPC
15 mil
Data Matrix
Working
Range:
(.017 cm) (.019 cm) (.025 cm) (.025 cm) (.033 cm) (.038 cm)
Near 2.7 in.
(6.8 cm)
2.4 in.
(6.1 cm)
2.1 in.
(5.3 cm)
2.1 in.
(5.3 cm)
1.9 in.
(4.8 cm)
1.7 in.
(4.3 cm)
Far 5.9 in.
(14.9 cm)
6.4 in.
(16.2 cm)
7.5 in.
(19 cm)
7.5 in.
(19 cm)
8.8 in.
(22.3 cm)
7.4 in.
(18.8 cm)
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Available Laser Engines
Dolphin 7850 terminals can also be equipped with one of the following laser engines:
High Performance (HP)
5 mil 55 mil
reflective
Working Range:
Near 2.75 in
(0.07 m)
5 in
(0.13 m)
Far 7 in
(0.17 m)
50 in
(1.27 m)
Long Range (LR)
10 mil 100 mil
reflective
Working Range:
Near 10 in
(0.25 m)
66 in
(1.67 m)
Far 24 in
(0.6 m)
232 in
(5.9 m)
Advanced Long Range (ALR)
13 mil 100 mil
reflective
Working Range:
Near 18 in
(0.45 m)
102 in
(2.6 m)
Far 39 in
(1 m)
363 in
(9.2 m)
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Supported Bar Code Symbologies
The Dolphin 7850 scan engines support the following bar code symbologies:
Symbology Type Symbology Name
1D Symbologies Codabar
Code 3 of 9
Code 11
Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF)
Code 93
Code 128
EAN with Add-On
EAN with Extended Coupon Code
EAN-13
GS1 Databar
Interleaved 2 or 5
Matrix 2 of 5
Plessey
PosiCode
Straight 2 of 5 IATA
Straight 2 of 5 Industrial
Telepen
Trioptic Code
UCC/EAN-128
UPC and UPC-A
2D Symbologies Aztec
Code 16K
Composite
Data Matrix
GS1 Databar
MaxiCode
OCR
PDF417
QR Code
Composite Codes Aztec Mesa
Codablock F
EAN·UCC
GS1 Databar-14
OCR OCR US Money Font, MICR (E 13 B) and SEMI Font
OCR-A
OCR-B
Postal Codes Postnet and most international 4-state codes
Australian Post
British Post
Canadian Post
China Post
Japanese Post
KIX (Netherlands) Post
Korea Post
Planet Code
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Activating the Engine
The Dolphin 7850 features a scan trigger on the front of the integrated pistol-grip handle that activates
the scan engine.
Using Demos
Dolphin Demos are software utilities loaded on all Dolphin terminals that demonstrate the advanced
features of the terminal. There are two Demos feature the scan engine: Image Demo and Scan Demo.
To access these demos, tap Start > Demos,
•Select Image Demo to verify imaging, or
•Select Scan Demo to verify decoding.
For more information about Demos, refer to the Dolphin Demos User’s Guide, which is available for
download from www.handheld.com.
LEDs
The LEDs in the center of both keyboards (for location, see LEDs on page 4-1) light when using the scan
engine.
Scan LED The LED on the right lights red when you press the scan trigger in scanning applications.
Decode LED The LED on the left lights green when a scanned bar code is successfully decoded.
Scan Trigger
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Decoding
The Dolphin terminal supports two types of image decoding: full-area imaging and Advanced Linear
Decoding (ALD).
Full-area Imaging
Full-area imaging means that the Dolphin terminal support omni-directional aiming, which
means that a positive read can be obtained from many positions. For details, see Omni-
Directional Scanning Positions on page 5-4.
ALD
ALD provides fast reading of linear (1D) and stacked linear bar codes (e.g., PDF417). For the
best read, the aiming pattern should be centered horizontally across the bar code. When ALD
is enabled, the reader does not read matrix or postal codes.
To Decode a Bar Code
1. Tap Start > Demos > Scan Demo.
2. Position the Dolphin terminal over one of the sample bar codes on page 5-5.
A range of 4–10 inches (10–25 cm) from the bar code is recommended.
3. Project the aiming pattern by pressing and holding the Scan trigger. The Scan LED lights red.
4. Center the aiming beam over the bar code. The aiming beam should be oriented in line with the bar
code to achieve optimal decoding; see Omni-Directional Scanning on page 5-6.
5. Release the Scan trigger.
6. When the bar code is successfully decoded, the decode LED lights green and the terminal beeps.
Sample Bar Codes
You can use the following bar codes to verify decoding:
Sample 128 Sample PDF417
Code 128 PDF417 Test Message
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Omni-Directional Scanning
Dolphin terminals support omni-directional scanning.
In general, the aiming pattern or beam is smaller when the terminal is held closer to the bar code and
larger when farther from the bar code. Symbologies with smaller bars or elements (mil size) should be
read closer to the terminal whereas larger bars or elements (mil size) should be read farther from the
terminal.
Note: To achieve the best read, the aiming beam should be centered horizontally across the bar code.
5300 High-Vis Aiming Pattern
The red high-vis aiming pattern frames the bar code.
5100 Green Aiming Beam
The green aiming beam projects outward in a straight line across the bar code.
Laser Engines (HP, LR, and ALR)
Laser engines do not support omni-directional scanning. To achieve an optimal scan, center the red
aiming beam across the bar code horizontally as shown.
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Capturing Images
The image-capture process is an intuitive, split-second operation for experienced users. By following
basic guidelines, however, new users can easily develop their own technique and, with practice, quickly
learn to adapt to different application environments.
Image Preview
When the imaging process is initiated, the screen displays a preview of the object. This is a
live video image of what the imager is currently viewing and has a slightly degraded
appearance compared to the captured image. This slight degradation is normal; the captured
image has a higher resolution.
File Formats
The Dolphin terminal is capable of saving images in a number of industry-standard file formats
such as BMP, JPG and PNG. The default file format for images is a grayscale JPG. To obtain
the highest quality images, take grayscale images.
File Size
Digital images have a maximum image size of 640 x 480 pixels and an image definition up to
a 256 grayscale. The image quality and related file size are determined by the data
compression method used by the software application used to take the image. The average
size of the image file is approximately 4–8K. However, the size of the image depends on image
content; the more complex the content, the larger the file size.
Taking an Image
1. Tap Start > Demos > Image Demo.
2. Point the Dolphin 7850 terminal at the object.
3. Press the scan trigger to activate the engine. The screen displays a preview of the object.
4. Adjust the terminal’s position until the preview on the screen appears as you want it to appear in the
image.
5. Hold the terminal still and release the Scan trigger. The screen flashes and the captured image
appears on the screen.
6. By default, the image is saved to the My Device folder (Start > Programs > File Explorer > My
Device).
To save the image to another location, tap File > Save As.
High-Vis Aiming Pattern
If your Dolphin terminal is configured with an 5300 imager, you can enable the aiming pattern for imaging
in the Image Demo application. For details about the aiming pattern, see Omni-Directional Scanning on
page 5-6.
1. Tap Start > Demos > Imaging Demo > Options menu > Aimer.
2. The aiming pattern is now enabled for imaging.
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System Settings
Overview
Customizable settings are available from the Start menu. Tap Start > Settings and the Settings screen
opens displaying the Personal tab. Settings consists of three tabs: Personal, System, and Connections.
Tab Description
Personal The Personal tab provides access to personal configuration programs.
For details, see Personal Settings on page 6-2.
System The Systems tab provides action to programs that monitor and adjust major system
functions.
For details, see System Settings on page 6-7.
Connections The Connections tab provides access to most of the terminal’s communication options.
For details, see the Connections Tab (see page 7-6) in the Communication chapter.
Personal Tab System Tab Connections Tab
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Personal Settings
To access the Personal tab, go to Start > Settings. The screen opens displaying the Personal tab.
Note: Personal settings are stored in RAM memory and are replaced by system defaults after each hard reset. For
more information about resets, see Resetting the Terminal on page 3-15.
Icon Description See Page
Buttons Programs hardware buttons to launch applications or execute
commands.
6-3
Input Customizes the SIP. For details. 6-4
Lock Provides password protection for certain programs on the terminal. N/A
Menus Customizes what appears on the Start and New menus. 6-5
Owner
Information
Stores your contact information.
This information will appear on the Today screen.
N/A
Sounds &
Notifications
Sets the sound volume, enables and disables sounds for specific
actions, and sets sound parameters for system notifications.
N/A
Today Customizes the look and the information that is displayed on the
Today screen.
N/A
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Buttons
The Buttons setting programs keyboard buttons to launch applications or execute commands. The default
button assignments that appear on the Buttons window are inactive until you enable the HotKeys Power
Tool.
You must enable the HotKeys Power Tool to activate the button assignments in the Buttons setting.
1. Tap Start > Power Tools.
2. Tap the HotKeys icon once .
3. HotKeys is enabled and the button assignments in the Buttons setting are active.
4. Verify the button assignment by tapping the button on the keyboard.
For more information about HotKeys, refer to the Dolphin Power Tools User’s Guide, which is available
for download from www.handheld.com.
Changing Button Assignments
1. After HotKeys is enabled, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Buttons.
Note: The buttons that appear on this window are the only buttons that can be programmed via the Buttons setting.
You cannot add hardware buttons to this window.
2. Tap on the name of the application in the Assignment column and select a program or command in
the Assign a program drop down list.
3. Tap OK to save.
Available Programs
The Assign a program list contains the applications installed on the terminal. If there is a program
installed that you would like to see in this list, paste a Shortcut to the program in the \\Windows\Start
Menu\Programs folder.
For instructions about creating shortcuts, see Using File Explorer on page 6-5.
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Commands
The Assign a program list also contains the following commands:
Input Panel Options
You can set input options by going to Start > Settings > Personal tab > Input. The following graphics
are the tab windows where you can customize the SIP (soft input panel) to your preferences:
Command Description
<Input Panel> Opens the soft input panel.
<None> Nothing happens when the button is pressed.
<OK/Close> Performs the same function as tapping OK on the
screen.
<Scroll Down> Scrolls down in the open application.
<Scroll Left> Scrolls left in the open application.
<Scroll Right> Scrolls right in the open application.
<Scroll Up> Scrolls up in the open application.
<Start Menu> Opens the Start menu.
<Today> Opens the Today screen.
Input tab Word Completion tab Options tab
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Menus - Modifying the Start Menu
You can add existing programs you use often, such as File Explorer, to the Start menu for faster access.
You are not installing the program, just enabling the user to access the program from the Start menu.
You can add a program to the Start Menu three ways: directly by using the Menus setting, or creating and
pasting shortcuts in File Explorer on the terminal or the workstation (and using ActiveSync to transfer to
the shortcut to the terminal).
Note: Only seven applications total are allowed on the Start menu.
Using the Menu System Setting
1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Menus > Start Menu tab.
2. Tap the check box for the program you want to add and tap OK to save.
3. Tap the Start menu to verify that the program appears on it.
Using File Explorer
If you do not see the program listed, you can either use File Explorer to move the program or ActiveSync
on the desktop computer to create a shortcut to the program and place the shortcut in the Start Menu
folder.
Note: We recommend that you Copy and Paste Shortcut so that you do not alter your program configurations by
accident. Using Copy and Paste Shortcut (as opposed to Cut/Copy and Paste) ensures that the program files
remain where they need to be for the system to find them to perform system functions.
1. Tap Start > Programs > File Explorer, and navigate to the program.
File Explorer opens to My Documents by default; to see a list of all folders, tap the folder name and
then My Device.
2. In File Explorer, navigate to the \Program Files folder. Tap and hold on a program, then select Copy
on the pop-up menu.
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3. Navigate to the Windows folder and open the Start Menu folder (My Device > Windows > Start
Menu), tap and hold a blank area of the window, and tap Paste Shortcut on the pop-up menu.
4. The shortcut is now in the folder.
5. Tap the Start menu to verify that the program now appears on it.
Using Windows Explorer
Here, you are performing the same basic process as on the terminal, except that you are using the
Explore utility in ActiveSync (Windows Explorer) to copy and paste the shortcut from the workstation to
the terminal. For more details using Explore in ActiveSync, see Exploring the Terminal from the
Workstation on page 7-4.
1. Using a Dolphin peripheral, connect the terminal to the workstation via ActiveSync.
2. On the workstation, when ActiveSync opens after connecting, tap Explore. Windows Explorer
opens to the files on the terminal.
3. Navigate to the program.
4. Right-click on the program and select Create Shortcut.
5. Select the shortcut, right-click, and select Cut.
6. Navigate to the Start Menu folder (\Windows\Start Menu).
7. Right-click on an empty area and select Paste Shortcut.
8. On the terminal, tap the Start menu and verify that program appears.
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System Settings
The System tab enables you to verify and sometimes alter system parameters.
To access the System tab, go to Start > Settings > System tab.
•About (see page 6-7)
•Backlight (see page 6-7)
•Certificates (see page 6-8)
•Clock & Alarms (see page 6-9)
•GPS Settings (see page 6-9)
•Memory (see page 6-9)
•Power (see page 6-12)
•Remove Programs (see page 6-14)
•Regional Settings (see page 6-13)
•Screen (see page 6-15)
About
The About system setting displays specific information about what is loaded on the terminal on three tab
windows:
Backlight
The backlight for the color display is user-defined.
Tab Description
Version Tab Displays the information about the software, operating system, and processor of the
terminal.
The processor for the Dolphin 7850 is an Intel XScale PXA 270 520MHz processor.
Device ID Tab Displays the information the terminal uses to identify itself to other devices. It is important
to know this information to identify the terminal when connecting to the network.
Device name: Displays the system’s default name. This is the name used by
ActiveSync.
Description: Displays the description of the device ID.
Copyrights Tab Displays important copyright information.
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Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Backlight.There are two tabs: Battery and External; the options
on each tab are the same.
The Battery tab determines display backlight settings when the terminal is running on battery power.
The External tab determines display backlight settings when the terminal is powered by an external
source, such as a Honeywell cable.
Brightness Tab
The Brightness tab determines the brightness of the display backlight when it’s on.
To disable the backlight, check Disable backlight. Tap OK to save all changes.
Certificates
Certificates shows you the network certificates recognized by the operating system. There are personal
and root certificates; each has its own tab.
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It is important to verify that the operating system acknowledges your certificate. If the certificate does not
appear on one of these tabs, the operating system does see it, and it will not function properly during the
network authentication process.
For more information, see Certificates on page 8-12.
Clock & Alarms
Clock & Alarms sets the system clock. Appointments, scheduled events, and any function on a schedule
runs off this setting. You need to set the time and date after each hard reset. You can also access this
setting by tapping the date on the Today screen.
GPS Settings
GPS Settings is a Microsoft GPS tool.
Memory
Dolphin terminals have two types of memory: volatile and non-volatile. Data stored in volatile memory
does not persist through cold boots (see Hard Reset (Cold Boot) on page 3-15) whereas data stored in
non-volatile memory does persist through cold boots. Each type of memory has its own options.
Volatile
Data stored in volatile memory does not persist through cold boots. The Dolphin 7850 terminal has 64MB
of volatile memory by default. Volatile memory is used for running and storing programs as well as storing
program data and is also known as RAM memory.
Non-Volatile
Data stored in non-volatile Flash memory does persist through cold boots. The Dolphin 7850 terminal can
have 64MB or 128MB of non-volatile memory.
IPSM Short for Internal Persistent Storage Manager, IPSM is the on-board Flash memory.
Because this memory is non-volatile, data and programs stored in IPSM are not affected
when power is removed or a cold boot launched. For this reason, default programs and files
for Dolphin terminals such as Autoinstall are stored in IPSM.
Secure Digital (SD) Card
Honeywell offers 64MB, 128MB, and 256MB SD cards that can be installed at the factory.
The SD memory interface is not user-accessible or field-replaceable.
Use the Memory system setting to check memory usage after you receive warning messages about
memory. There are three tabs: Main, Storage Card, and Running Programs.
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Main Tab
This tab displays current capacity and usage of the 64MB or 128MB of on-board, volatile
memory.
Storage Card Tab
This tab displays the current capacity and usage statistics of the selected memory type: IPSM
or Storage Card. Select the memory type from the drop-down list. IPSM is selected by default.
Field Description
Columns Storage: The part of RAM memory used for storing programs and program data.
Program: The part of RAM memory used to run programs.
Total Displays the current MB of memory allocated for Storage and Program use.
In use Displays the total MB of that allocated memory being used in Storage and
Program memory functions.
Free Displays the total MB of memory available for Storage and Programs use.
Field Description
Total storage
card…
The total MB of memory capacity of the selected memory.
In use The MB currently being used.
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Running Programs Tab
This tab displays the running software programs using storage memory. Check this tab when
you are receiving out of memory errors or when the mobile computer is running slowly. Select
a program in the list and tap Stop to stop it from running (and therefore from using memory).
Tap Stop All to automatically stop all running programs.
Anytime you stop a running program, it frees up volatile memory. Be advised that, when
you stop a program here, any unsaved data in that program is lost. To free up memory
without risking data loss, return to the running program, save your data, and close the
application.
Find Link
Find searches for large files using storage memory. Clicking Find opens the Search program
with Larger than 64KB already selected in the Type field. Enter the search criteria and tap
Search.
Free The MB that is still available for use.
Drop-down list IPSM—When IPSM is selected in the drop-
down list, the Storage Card tab displays the
IPSM memory capacity and usage statistics.
Storage Card—If a storage card is installed
in the terminal, a Storage Card entry appears
in the drop-down list. Select it to see the
current capacity and usage statistics of the
installed storage card.
Field Description
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Battery Tab Displays battery charging information.
For more information about the terminal’s batteries, see Battery Power on page 3-9.
Advanced Tab Determines the amount of time that elapses before the terminal automatically goes into
suspend mode; see Suspend Mode on page 3-13.
You have the option of selecting time periods for both battery and external power.
Field Description
On battery
power
Select the number of minutes of inactivity you want to pass before the terminal
goes into suspend mode when running on battery power.
On external
power
Select the number of minutes of inactivity you want to pass before the terminal
goes into suspend mode when running on external power.
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Regional Settings
Regional Settings enables you to customize the appearance and formatting to your geographic region.
Specifically, you can customize numbers (i.e., number of decimal places allowed), currency (i.e.,using the
$ or €
€ symbol), time, and date. These specifications apply to all screens, including the Today screen. The
Region tab displays an overview of the region selected in the drop-down list at the top. The terminal is
loaded with a number of pre-programmed regional settings. Select one from the list. The results appear
on the screen.
To see specific settings or change a specific setting, tap on one of the tabs, make the change and tap OK
to save it. You need to show reboot the terminal for the changes take effect.
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Remove Programs
The Remove Programs settings enables you to remove programs installed on the terminal. Use this
setting to troubleshoot when you receive messages that the device is out of memory. The programs
removed in the Remove Programs setting are removed from volatile memory.
1. Tap Remove Programs. In the list, select the program you want to remove.
2. Tap Remove. The following message appears:
3. Tap Yes. Wait while the program is removed.
4. Verify that the program no longer appears in the list and the total storage memory adjusts.
Total storage memory available—The available memory adjusts automatically when a program is
removed; see Memory on page 6-8.
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Screen
Note: By default, dynamic screen rotation (i.e., the ability to switch between landscape and portrait orientation) is
disabled on Dolphin 7850 terminals.
Alignment Tab
Tap Align Screen to re-align the screen. Remember, you first align the screen at bootup. You
would need to re-align the screen again if tapping buttons or icons with the stylus no longer
seems to work appropriately.
ClearType Tab
Dolphin terminals support ClearType font rendering. ClearType is a Microsoft technology that
dramatically increases the readability of text on LCD displays.
To enable ClearType font rendering, select Enable ClearType and tap OK.
For more information about ClearType font rendering, visit: www.microsoft.com/typography/
cleartype/what.htm?fname=%20&fsize=
Text Size Tab
Adjusts font scaling within certain views of the Today screen, Contacts, Calendar, Messaging,
and Tasks. This means that you can increase or decrease the point size of the font on
application windows.
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This is the default font size setting. To change the font size, move the slider toward Smallest
or Largest. The Example text changes to reflect the font change. Tap OK to save the new font
size setting.
Default Font Size Largest Font Size
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Wireless PAN Communication with Bluetooth
Bluetooth Radio
The on-board Bluetooth radio is enabled by default at startup and operates within the 2.4 GHz–2.48 GHz
band. Bluetooth transmissions hop between 79 separate frequencies 1,600 times every second, and with
a communication range of about 10 meters (class II).
Enabling the Bluetooth Radio
The Bluetooth radio must be enabled in order to connect to other devices. You’ll know that the radio is
not enabled if there is a yellow explanation point over the Bluetooth icon . You must enable the
Bluetooth radio in the Radio Manager (see page 7-13).
1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Radio Manager.
2. Select Bluetooth Only.
3. Tap Apply to enable the radio.
4. Tap OK to save and exit.
Note: To disable the Bluetooth radio, select None and tap Apply.
BTExplorer
BTExplorer discovers Bluetooth devices in range and presents them in an easy-to-understand format
similar to Windows Explorer. BTExplorer visually separates trusted (paired) and untrusted remote devices
and identifies friendly names and services of remote devices. Custom icons indicate the device class
(type) as well as available services.
The services supported by the local device include
• File transfer
•OBEX
• OBEX object push
•FAX
•LAN access
• Dial-up networking
• Serial port communication
Pairing, security, and encryption settings can be configured for the local device. In addition to the
configuration options available, any of the supported services may be added to or removed from the local
device.
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Accessing BTExplorer
When the Bluetooth radio is enabled, the Bluetooth icon on the Today screen appears as follows .
Tapping this icon once opens BTExplorer to the Favorites window.
Note: When the Bluetooth radio is disabled, tapping this icon opens a warning message, which states that the radio
is not enabled and to go to the Radio Manager as described in Accessing BTExplorer on page 7-2.
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Using BTExplorer
BTExplorer has a New Connection Wizard for each type of Bluetooth connection you want to make; see
Connection Types on page 7-7. You open BTExplorer, select the connection type, BTExplorer scans for
matching devices and services, and the connection wizard walks you through the connection process.
Different connection types will require different information. Make sure you have all the necessary
information (PIN numbers, passkeys, MAC addresses, etc.) from the devices you want to connect to.
1. When the Bluetooth radio is enabled, tap the Bluetooth icon on the Today screen once . BTEx-
plorer opens to the Favorites window.
BTExplorer always opens to the Favorites window, which displays the Bluetooth connections saved
as Favorites on the terminal. Use this window as a quick way to connect to established Bluetooth
connections.
2. Tap File > New Connection and the New Connection Wizard opens.
3. Select the action you want to perform from the drop-down list below.
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4. Click Next and BTExplorer scans for other Bluetooth devices in range and displays the search
results.
5. Select a device and click Next. BTExplorer attempts to connect to the selected device and explore
the device’s available services.
6. Select a service in the list and tap Next. The next window enables you to save the device connection
and service as a Favorite.
a. Leave Save As Favorite selected to save this connection as a Favorite and type in the Favorite
Name. If not, uncheck the option.
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b. Review the contents of the window and tap Next. The connection summary appears.
7. Tap Connect. If you are transferring files, the next steps are to select the file(s) and transfer them to
the device.
8. While the terminal is transferring data, the icon on the Today screen will display a green, double-
sided arrow over the Bluetooth icon .
9. The next time you open BTExplorer, any connection you saved as a Favorite will appear.
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Favorites
BTExplorer enables you to save connections to specific devices and the services on those devices as
Favorites. Each time you try to connect to a device and service manually, you are asked if you want to
save the connection as a Favorite. You can even give each connection a unique name.
Favorite connections appear on the opening window each time you open BTExplorer.
Just tap and hold on the Favorite and the list and select Connect on the popup menu to connect to that
device and service(s).
Favorites do persist through cold boots.
Navigation Buttons
Bluetooth Explorer contains the following navigation buttons at the bottom of ever wizard screen:
Back Move back on screen in the wizard.
Cancel Cancel the setup and return to the New Connection window.
Next Save the information on the current setup screen and move to the next.
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Connection Types
Connection Type Allows the Dolphin terminal to… Requirements
Explore Services on
Remote Devices
Discover available services. Discoverable Bluetooth devices with
activated services must be in range
for the terminal to retrieve devices and
services.
Pair with Remote
Device
Pair with remote devices. The correct PIN number of the device
you’re attempting to pair with.
ActiveSync via
Bluetooth
Synchronize files and data with a remote
workstation via Bluetooth ActiveSync.
Matching Bluetooth ActiveSync
settings.
Browse Files on
Remote Device
See files on a remote device. A working Bluetooth connection with
the remote device.
Connect to Internet
using Access Point
Connect to the Internet using LAN or a
network gateway.
A Bluetooth-compatible access point.
Connect to Internet
using Phone/Modem
Connect to the Interne using a mobile
phone or mobile phone modem using dial-
up networking.
Dial-up account information.
Connect to Personal
Area Network (PAN)
Connect to another Bluetooth device that
allows participation in a PAN.
Another device that is set up as part
of an existing PAN.
Send or Exchange
Objects
Send or exchange business cards,
contacts, pictures, appointments, and tasks
with another Bluetooth device.
A working Bluetooth connection to a
remote device.
Associate Serial Port Make a favorite to a Bluetooth serial port device.
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Device Types
BTExplorer supports the following device types:
• Audio Devices
• Network Devices
• Phones
• Printers
• Computers
• OBEX Devices
By default, BTExplorer scans for Network Devices.
To change the, device type, tap on the arrow to the right of the heading on the left. The name of this
heading changes depending on what device type is selected; it can say “Filter” or “Bluetooth Devices.”
Select another device type in the list.
View Options
Discovered Devices appear with an icon indicating what type of device it is and the Device ID.
By default, the discovered devices screen appears in the Large icon view. The Details menu offers you
alternate view options. (When you select the Details menu, its name changes to “View.”)
Large Icons Displays large icons in the viewing area.
List Displays small icons in a one-column list.
Details Displays small icons in a list with two columns:
Remote Device Name The Device ID.
Device Address The MAC address.
Trusted The status of this device.
Trusted=The device is trusted.
False=The device is not trusted.
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Menu Options
The discovered devices window has a popup menu that enables you to perform several tasks. You can
select a device and tap and hold or just tap and hold on an empty space; he same menu appears. Certain
menu items are enabled or disabled depending on which method you use.
Menu Item Description
Discover Devices Scans for Bluetooth devices.
Discover Names Scans for device names.
View Opens a side menu that offers you sorting options for
the discovered devices list.
•All Devices–Shows all devices in the vicinity.
•Trusted Devices Only–Removes untrusted
devices from the display.
•Untrusted Devices Only–Removes trusted
devices from the display.
Note: These options affect only what appears on the
display, not what devices the Dolphin terminal
has discovered.
Delete All Devices Deletes all the discovered devices.
*Delete Device Deletes a selected device.
*Properties Displays the properties of a selected device.
Tap OK (either one) to return to the discovered
devices window.
Refresh Scans for Bluetooth devices.
*These items are active only when a device is selected when the pop-up menu appears.
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Discovered Devices
In order for the terminal to find a device when scanning, that device must be Discoverable by Bluetooth.
If not, the terminal won’t find the device when scanning. Furthermore, the device must have activated
Bluetooth services. The terminal will retrieve only discoverable devices and the services activated on that
device.
Refreshing Discovered Devices
If your Bluetooth device doesn’t show up in the list, scan again by tapping and holding on the window and
selecting Refresh on the pop-up menu.
Note: By default, this window displays the devices found on the first search but does not refresh automatically when
you open it again. If you make any changes to the discoverable status of a Bluetooth device in range of the
terminal, make sure that you refresh this window.
Making the Terminal Discoverable
If you want other Bluetooth devices (including another Dolphin terminal) to be able to retrieve the terminal
in a scan, you must 1) make it discoverable and 2) activate specific services.
Discoverable status does not persist through cold boots.
1. On the Favorites window, tap Tools > Settings.
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2. Set Discoverable Mode to Discoverable.
Set Connectable Mode to Connectable.
You must change both for the terminal to be discoverable.
3. To activate specific services, tap the Services tab and tap Add.
4. Select a service and tap OK to add.
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5. Each service you select is going to take you through a series of windows to confirm the parameters
of the service.
For example, for the file transfer service, the following window appears:
6. Tap OK and you are returned to the prior window, which now displays the service as active.
7. Repeat Steps #4–6 for the services you want to activate.
8. The Dolphin terminal and its services are now activated and can be discovered by another Bluetooth
device.
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Pairing
Pairing associates Bluetooth devices with each other so that you don’t have to enter access information
every time a connection is requested. Bluetooth devices need to be paired with each other before
attempting a connection the first time.
Paired devices remain paired, even if:
• One of the devices is not powered.
• A service connection is interrupted or stopped.
• One or both devices are rebooted.
Passkey Paired devices share a unique passkey both devices use to authenticate when connecting.
The passkey can be alphanumeric, numbers, or letters, and must consist of one or up to
16 characters.
Trusted Devices Trusted devices are paired devices.
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Dolphin HomeBase
Overview
As the hub of your Dolphin 7850 system, the Dolphin HomeBase charging and communication cradle
supports both RS-232 and USB communication, enabling your terminal to interface with the majority of
PC-based enterprise systems.
Communication
RS-232 transmits data at speeds of up to 115 Kbps. With USB port, the data transmission rate goes up
to 12 Mbps.
HomeBases cannot be physically connected to each other–sometimes referred to as “daisy-chaining”–
but can be networked together through serial or USB hubs.
Convenient Storage
Intelligent battery charging makes the HomeBase a safe and convenient storage receptacle for your
terminal.
Capacity
The HomeBase can charge two battery packs: the one that’s installed in the terminal and the other in the
auxiliary battery well on the back panel. While charging the battery pack in the terminal, the HomeBase
also powers the Dolphin terminal. The auxiliary battery well charges a battery pack independently of the
terminal well.
Intelligent Battery Charging
The HomeBase completes a full charge of the main battery pack in less than four(4) hours.
In addition to charging, the HomeBase powers the intelligent battery charging system in the terminal that
protects the battery from being damaged by overcharging. The terminal senses when a battery pack is
fully charged and automatically switches to a trickle charge that maintains the battery at full capacity.
As a result, terminals may be stored in the HomeBase without damage to the terminals, battery packs, or
peripherals.
Power Supply
The HomeBase is available with US, UK, and European power supplies. Each version is designed to
convert the voltage from the power sources in each geography to the 7.4 volts DC required by the
terminal.
Use only the peripherals, power cables, and power adapters from Honeywell. Use of peripherals, cables, or
power adapters not sold/manufactured by Honeywell will void the warranty and may damage the terminal.
Use only the Li-ion battery packs provided by Honeywell. The use of any battery pack not sold/manufactured
by Honeywell in a Dolphin terminal will void your warranty and may result in damage to the Dolphin terminal
or battery.
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Front Panel
AUX Battery LED
Indicates status of the battery charging in the auxiliary battery well; see page 8-3.
Orange The auxiliary battery is charging.
Green The auxiliary battery has completed charging and is ready for use.
COMM LED
The COMM LED indicates the status of data transfer between the Dolphin terminal and the
host workstation. The color of this LED differs if the HomeBase is using the serial or USB port
connection.
If using a serial port connection
Red Serial data is being sent from the host device to the HomeBase.
Green Serial data is being sent from the HomeBase to the host device.
Orange Serial data is being sent at high data rates.
If using a USB port connection
Green A USB connection is established with the host workstation.
DOCK LED
Turns solid green when the terminal is properly seated in the HomeBase. When this light is on,
the terminal is connected to the HomeBase.
Terminal Well
Place the terminal in this well to communicate with a host device, power the terminal, and
charge its battery pack. The back of the terminal well features a saddle to accommodate the
integrated pistol-grip handle.
DOCK
COMM
AUXBATTERY
AUX Battery LED
DOCK LED AUX Battery LED COMM LED
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Back Panel
Auxiliary Battery Well
The auxiliary battery well charges an additional li-ion battery pack independently of the
terminal well. This feature ensures that you can always have a fully-charged battery for your
terminal; see Charging a Spare Battery Pack on page 8-3.
DC Power Jack
Connect the power cable to this power jack; see Powering the HomeBase on page 8-5.
Handle Saddle
The curve on the back wall of the terminal well accommodates the pistol-grip handle when the
terminal is seated in the well.
RS-232 Port
For RS-232 data communication, use the 9-pin, RS-232 cable from Honeywell to connect this
port to a peripheral device. For more information, see RS-232 Serial Connector on page 8-6.
USB Port
This USB Port is full-speed, 2.0 compliant, and requires ActiveSync 4.1 or higher. Using a USB
cable, you can connect the HomeBase to a USB-compliant device. When the HomeBase is
connected to that device, the terminal is connected to the device when seated in the terminal
well. The HomeBase acts as a USB device by interfacing the USB signals of the terminal to
the USB signals of the host workstation; see ActiveSync Communication on page 8-8.
Charging a Spare Battery Pack
The auxiliary battery well located on the back panel (Auxiliary Battery Well, page 8-3) charges a spare
battery. The AUX Battery LED (page 8-2) on the front panel indicates the charge status of the battery in
this well. Charge time is less than four(4) hours and the charge process is independent of the terminal
well.
1. Insert the end of the battery without the locking tab into the bottom of the auxiliary well opening.
2. Snap the battery into place with a hinging motion. The Aux Battery LED lights orange.
Auxiliary
Battery
Well
DC Power
Jack
RS-232 Port USB Port
Handle Saddle
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Powering the HomeBase
The terminal requires 9.5 volts DC input for communication and battery charging; the power adapter on
the power cable converts the voltage from the power source to 9.5 volts DC. Only power adapter cables
from Honeywell convert the voltage appropriately.
1. Plug the power cable into the power adapter.
2. Plug the power cable into the power source.
3. Plug the connector cable into the DC power jack on the back panel. The HomeBase is now
powered.
When a terminal is properly seated in the terminal well, the HomeBase powers the terminal, charges the
terminal’s main battery pack, and launches ActiveSync communication (see ActiveSync Communication
on page 8-8).
Honeywell recommends that you leave the HomeBase connected to its power source at all times, so that
it is always ready to use.
Plug this connector into the
DC Power Jack on the back
panel.
Power Adapter
Power Cable
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RS-232 Serial Connector
The following diagram displays the pins of the RS-232 serial connector of the Back Panel (see page 8-3):
Note: Signals referenced are for a DTE device. The HomeBase is at a right-angle to the printed circuit board (PCB).
The ninth pin has a ring indicator (RI).
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Charging the Main Battery
The HomeBase powers the terminal and fully charges its main battery pack in less than four(4) hours. To
check battery power, see Power on page 6-12.
As battery packs charge, the charging circuitry follows the two-step charging process (CC-CV) that is
recommended for li-ion batteries. The process monitors changes in temperature, current, and voltage.
Inserting a Terminal
1. Install the battery pack in the terminal; see Install the Main Battery
Pack on page 2-1.
2. Power the HomeBase; see Powering the HomeBase on page 8-5.
3. Slide the terminal into the terminal well until the Dock LED lights
green to indicate that the terminal is properly seated.
4. The battery pack begins charging.
The intelligent battery charging system in the terminal monitors battery
power and senses when a full charge has been obtained. When
charging is complete, the terminal switches to a trickle charge that
keeps the battery at full charge while resting in the HomeBase.
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ActiveSync Communication
The Dolphin terminal ships with ActiveSync already installed and defaulted to USB communication. If
ActiveSync is not installed on your workstation, you must install it. For details, see Using ActiveSync on
page 7-3.
Communication Types
The HomeBase can communicate via USB or RS-232 using ActiveSync 4.1 or higher. However, the
HomeBase should have only one type of interface cable connected at a time, either USB or RS-232.
USB The USB Port (see page 8-3) on the back panel allows the terminal to communicate with a
workstation or be networked through a USB hub. The HomeBase acts as a USB device by
interfacing the USB signals of the terminal to the USB signals of the host workstation.
Maximum data transfer rate is 12 Mbps.
RS-232 The RS-232 Port (see page 8-3) on the back panel allows the terminal to communicate with
a workstation, modem, or any RS-232 device using a standard serial cable and
communication software.
Maximum data transfer rate is 115 Kbps.
Communicating with the Dolphin Terminal
1. Insert the terminal into the terminal well of the HomeBase.
• The DOCK LED lights green.
If not, make sure that the terminal is properly seated. You may need to remove and re-insert the
terminal.
• The terminal activates.
If not, verify that the Honeywell power supply is properly connected to the DC Power Jack (see page 8-
3) on the back panel and plugged into a functioning outlet.
2. The terminal and the workstation automatically open ActiveSync to establish a connection.
3. The HomeBase can now transfer data between the terminal and the host workstation. If
communication does not occur, check the port connections to ensure that the cradle is correctly
configured.
Verify Communication
You can verify that the USB driver is functioning by watching the COMM LED on the USB
HomeBase. When the COMM LED lights solid green, the Dolphin HomeBase is
communicating with the workstation.
Verify Data Transfer
The COMM LED flashes when data is being transferred via the Dolphin HomeBase. For an
RS-232 connection, the COMM LED flashes red and green. For a USB connection, the COMM
LED flashes green.
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RS-232 Cables
Connect the HomeBase to the host workstation or other device by plugging an RS-232 serial cable into
the RS-232 Port (see page 8-3) on the back panel. The wiring of your cable depends on whether the other
device is set up as a Data Communication Equipment (DCE) or Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) device.
The HomeBase is configured as a DCE device. To communicate with another DCE device, use either a
null modem adapter in line with a standard RS-232 cable, or a null-modem serial cable. To communicate
with a DTE device such as a computer, use a standard (or straight-through) RS-232 cable.
You can make your own cables by following 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
device.
RS-232 Pin Configuration
Note: The HomeBase
cannot
be daisy-chained.
HomeBase /Host Port
(DCE)
IBM AT DB9
(DTE)
IBM XT DB25
(DTE)
Modem DB25
(DCE)
Pin / Input Signal
2 / (RD) 2 3 2
3 / (TD) 3 2 3
5 / (SG) 5 7 7
4 / (DTR) 4 20 6
6 / (DSR) 6 6 20
7 / (RTS) 7 4 5
8 / (CTS) 8 5 4
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Mounting the Dolphin HomeBase
Set the HomeBase on a dry, stable surface, such as a desktop or workbench near an electrical outlet. Be
sure to provide enough workspace with good lighting for the user to view and operate the terminal while
it is seated in the HomeBase.
When choosing a location, bear in mind that:
• the mounting location must allow users easy access to the auxiliary battery well, and
• the serial and USB ports as well as the power jack face straight out of the rear panel, and you will most
likely want easy access to them in the future.
Desk Mounting
Dolphin charging/communication cradles have a DIN rail (7.5 mm high X 35 mm wide) slot on the bottom
to allow for secure desk attachment of the unit if desired.
1. Slide the DIN rail slot along the bottom panel.
2. Using the appropriate nuts and bolts, secure the DIN rail to the desk or flat surface.
Note: Use screws that are appropriate for the type of surface (wood or metal, for instance) you are mounting to.
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Wall Mounting
A wall mount kit that contains a screws and a mounting bracket can be purchased separately. The bottom
panel of the HomeBase contains four(4) rubber feet–one at each corner–that help keep it stable and
secure when resting on a flat surface. Those rubber feet should be removed with pliers before wall
mounting the HomeBase.
1. Secure screws to the bottom panel by sliding them into the available slots.
2. Attach the bottom panel to the mounting bracket matching the holes to the secured screws.
3. Fasten the screws to secure the HomeBase to the mounting bracket.
4. Turn the secured HomeBase right side up.
5. Using the appropriate screws, secure the mounting bracket to the wall or vertical surface as shown.
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Dolphin QuadCharger
Overview
The Dolphin QuadCharger is a four(4)-slot charging station that can charge a li-ion battery in less than
four(4) hours. The fourth slot features a battery analyzer that completely resets and re-calibrates a battery
and displays its resulting capacity.
The QuadCharger is compatible with the li-ion batteries that power Dolphin 7850 terminals.
Intelligent Battery Charging
Each charging slot works independently of the other three.
As battery packs charge, the charging circuitry follows the two-step charging process (CC-CV) that is
recommended for li-ion batteries. The process monitors changes in temperature, current, and voltage.
The charger also resets and calibrates battery pack data to accurately show battery status on the Dolphin
display.
Use only the peripherals, power cables, and power adapters from Honeywell. Use of peripherals, cables, or
power adapters not sold/manufactured by Honeywell will void the warranty and may damage the terminal.
Use only the Li-ion battery packs provided by Honeywell. The use of any battery pack not sold/manufactured
by Honeywell in a Dolphin terminal will void your warranty and may result in damage to the Dolphin terminal
or battery.
Front Panel
Charging Slots
The QuadCharger contains four(4) charging slots. Each slot holds one battery. When a battery
is placed in a slot, it immediately begins charging.
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Battery Capacity
Indicator LEDs
Status LEDs
Charge/Analyze Slot
Analyze Button
Charging SlotsCharging Slots–with batteries
Charge/Analyze LED
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Charge/Analyze Slot
This is the fourth slot and the only one that can be used to analyze a battery. When a battery
is placed in this slot, it begins charging just as it does in the other three slots. However, if you
press the ANALYZE button, it runs the battery in this slot through the complete Analyze cycle.
For more information, see Using the Battery Analyzer on page 9-4.
Battery Capacity Indicator LEDs
These LEDs give a readout of the remaining battery capacity after it has run through a
complete analyze cycle. For more information, see Battery Capacity Indicator LEDs on page
9-2.
Analyze Button
Press this button to start a battery analyze cycle; see Using the Battery Analyzer on page 9-4.
Status LEDs
A status LED is located above each of the four(4) battery slots. The color of the LED indicates
the charge status of the batteries in its slot.
Green The battery in the slot has completed its charge cycle and is ready to use.
Orange The battery in the slot is being charged at a maximum charge rate.
Red The battery in the slot encountered an error during the most recent charge cycle.
Back Panel
Power Supply Connector
Use this connector to attach the power supply to the QuadCharger.
The universal power supply accepts input voltages between 90-265 volts.
Power Switch
Toggle the power switch to turn the QuadCharger on and off.
Power Switch Power Supply Connector
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Inserting and Removing Battery Packs
To insert a battery pack, place the end of the battery without the locking tab into the bottom of the charging
pocket and snap the battery into place with a hinging motion. The Status LED for that particular slot lights
orange when the battery has been properly inserted. To remove a battery pack, push the locking tab down
and pull the battery out from the charging slot with a hinging motion.
Supplying Power to the QuadCharger
Use the power adapter cable that comes with the QuadCharger so that the input voltage is adjusted
appropriately.
1. Locate the AC power adapter cable and plug it into the power source.
2. Connect the power cable to the power adapter.
3. Connect the power cable to the supply connector on the back of the QuadCharger.
4. Press the power switch to the ON position.
The power LED lights green, and the charger performs a self-diagnostic test that lasts approximately
five seconds.
Charging Batteries in the QuadCharger
For best results, battery packs should be at room temperature before recharging them because
temperature impacts charging. The recommended temperature range is 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C).
1. Supply the QuadCharger with power and turn the power switch on.
2. Insert batteries into the appropriate slots. The Status LED for each slot turns orange to indicate that
the battery has begun a charge cycle.
3. When the Status LED turns green, the battery in the slot has completed charging.
Recommendations for Storing Batteries
To maintain top performance from batteries, follow these storage guidelines:
• Avoid storing batteries outside of the specified temperature range of -4° to 104° F (-20° to 40°C) or in
extremely high humidity.
• For prolonged storage, do not keep batteries stored in a charger that is connected to a power source.
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Using the Battery Analyzer
The battery analyzer is the fourth slot of the ChargeBase, labeled CHARGE/ANALYZE. This slot runs an
Analyze cycle on the battery placed in it, which helps you monitor battery capacity over time.
Analyze Button
The Analyze cycle is initiated when a battery is placed in the Charge/Analyze slot and the Analyze button
is pressed. In an Analyze cycle, batteries are completely discharged, then recharged to capacity. The
battery is completely reset and re-calibrated.
The amount of time required for a battery to complete the Analyze cycle depends on initial state of the
battery’s charge. Minimum time is 8 hours, maximum time is 12 hours.
Battery Capacity Indicator LEDs
These LEDs display the charge capacity of the battery at the end of the Analyze cycle. Battery capacity
is displayed as a percentage of measured capacity/rated capacity where each LED equals 10% battery
capacity. At the end of the Analyze cycle, these LEDs display the maximum charge level the battery can
now hold.
Status LED
The Charge/Analyze slot also contains a standard status LED in the upper, left corner of the slot. When
this slot is used for regular charging, this LED operates in the usual manner; see Status LEDs on page 9-
2.
When this slot is being used to analyze a battery, its status LED functions as follows:
Solid Green The battery has completed the Analyze cycle.
Flashing Orange The battery is currently being analyzed.
Solid Red The QuadCharger encountered an error during the Analyze cycle.
To Analyze a Battery
1. Insert the battery into the Charge/Analyze slot (the fourth).
2. Press the Analyze Button (page 9-1). The Status LED flashes orange to indicate that the analyzing
cycle has begun.
3. Upon completion of the Analyze cycle, the Status LED lights solid green, and the Battery Capacity
Indicator LEDs display the battery’s capacity.
The QuadCharger is accumulating battery pack information during the entire Analyze cycle. Do NOT remove
the battery until the cycle has been completed.
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Bottom Panel
Mounting the QuadCharger
The QuadCharger should be on a dry, stable surface. To easily adapt the QuadCharger to your
environment, it can be mounted on a flat, horizontal surface such as a desktop or workbench, or a flat,
vertical surface such as a wall.
When choosing a location, always bear in mind that
• the mounting location must allow users easy access to power switch and power connector.
• the QuadCharger should be oriented so that users can easily insert and remove battery packs and read
the labels, especially for the Battery Analyzer.
Using the DIN Rail
Most Dolphin peripherals have a DIN Rail (7.5 high X 35 wide mm) slot on the bottom panel to enable
secure mounting.
To mount the QuadCharger, you slide the DIN Rail into the slot on the bottom panel. Then, using the
appropriate nuts and bolts, secure the DIN rail to the desk or wall.
DIN Rail
Slot
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Troubleshooting
If you encounter problems with your QuadCharger, refer to chart below for possible solutions. If problems
persist, please contact Limited Warranty (see page 12-3).
Problem Issue
The Status LED does not come on
when I insert a battery pack into
the QuadCharger.
Check the power connections on the QuadCharger; make sure the
POWER switch is ON and the battery pack is properly seated.
The Status LED lights red during
charging.
Try to charge the battery in one of the other charging slots. If the
Status LED lights red again, then the problem is associated with
the battery pack.
The Status LED lights red and
stays on without a battery in the
charging slot.
An error occurred during the self-diagnostic test for that particular
charging pocket. Call Honeywell Product Service and request an
RMA.
For additional warranty and return information, see Customer
Support and Warranty on page 12-1.
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Dolphin ChargeBase
Overview
The Dolphin ChargeBase is a four-slot charging cradle that can power four(4) Dolphin terminals, and
charge their main batteries in less than four(4) hours. Each charging slot charges terminals independently
of the other slots.
Charging
The ChargeBase completes a full charge of the main battery pack in less than four(4) hours. The
ChargeBase also provides power to the intelligent battery charging system in all Dolphin terminals that
senses when a full charge has been achieved and switches to a trickle charge to maintain the full charge.
As battery packs charge, the charging circuitry follows the two-step charging process (CC-CV) that is
recommended for li-ion batteries. The process monitors changes in temperature, current, and voltage.
Convenient Storage
Intelligent battery charging makes the Dolphin ChargeBase a safe and convenient storage receptacle for
Dolphin terminals.
Capacity
The ChargeBase can hold up to four(4) Dolphin terminals.
Use only the peripherals, power cables, and power adapters from Honeywell. Use of peripherals, cables, or
power adapters not sold/manufactured by Honeywell will void the warranty and may damage the terminal.
Use only the Li-ion battery packs provided by Honeywell. The use of any battery pack not sold/manufactured
by Honeywell in a Dolphin terminal will void your warranty and may result in damage to the Dolphin terminal
or battery.
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Terminal Wells
The ChargeBase contains four(4) terminals wells. Each terminal well
• Holds and charges the main battery pack of one Dolphin terminal.
• Contains the companion to the I/O connector on the bottom panel of Dolphin terminals.
• Has two LEDs on the front: the Dock LED and the Charge LED.
Dock LED
Each terminal well displays a Dock LED on the front that lights solid green when a terminal is
properly seated, which means that the terminal and the base are connected.
Charge LEDs
Each terminal well displays a Charge LED on the front that lights green to indicate charging.
For details, see Charging Terminals in the ChargeBase on page 10-5.
Charge LEDDock LED
Terminal Wells
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Power Supply Connector
This connector receives input from the power adapter. Plug the power connector cable from
the power adapter into this connector. There is no ON/OFF switch on the back panel of the
ChargeBase. The ON/OFF switch is on the power adapter.
Power Supply
The Dolphin ChargeBase includes a power supply that contains a power adapter to ensure the proper
voltage. The power adapter plugs into standard AC/DC outlets.
Power Supply Connector
Power Cord
ON/OFF
Switch
ON Position
Power Adapter
Power
Connector
Cable
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Supplying Power to the ChargeBase
You must use the power adapter provided by Honeywell with the Dolphin ChargeBase. Using a non-Honeywell
power adapter voids your warranty and could result in serious damage to the circuitry of the Dolphin
ChargeBase.
1. Be sure the power switch on the power adapter is in the OFF position.
2. Plug the power cord into the power adapter.
3. Plug the power connector cable into the power connector on the back panel of the ChargeBase.
4. Plug the power cord into a standard wall outlet.
5. On the power adapter, turn the power switch to the ON position. The LEDs light as the ChargeBase
powers up.
6. The Dolphin ChargeBase is ready to begin charging terminals.
Inserting and Removing Terminals
To insert a terminal, hold the terminal with the bottom panel perpendicular to the base. Slide the terminal
into the well until the Dock LED lights solid green. Charging begins immediately.
To remove a terminal, grasp it firmly in your hand and lift it up and out of the terminal well. The LEDs for
the terminal well turns off.
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Charging Terminals in the ChargeBase
The Dolphin ChargeBase charges the main battery of each terminal in less than four(4) hours. The
Dolphin ChargeBase works with the intelligent battery charging system incorporated in the Dolphin
terminal to prevents overcharging. This means that Dolphin terminals may be stored in the ChargeBase
indefinitely without damage to the terminals, battery packs, or the ChargeBase.
1. Power the ChargeBase; see Supplying Power to the ChargeBase on page 10-4.
2. Insert a terminal into a terminal well; see Inserting and Removing Terminals on page 10-4.
3. The Charge LED lights green to indicate that the terminal is powered and charging.
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Mounting the Dolphin ChargeBase
The ChargeBase should be placed on a dry, stable surface. To easily adapt the ChargeBase to your
environment, it can be mounted on a flat, horizontal surface such as a desktop or workbench, or a flat,
vertical surface such as a wall.
When choosing a location, always bear in mind that
• The mounting location must allow users easy access to the power connector.
• The ChargeBase should be oriented so that users can easily read the labels.
Bottom Panel
The bottom panel of the ChargeBase offers two mounting options: insert a DIN Rail in the available slot
for desk mounting or secure two mounting brackets with the available screw slots.
Using the DIN Rail
All Dolphin charging/communication cradles have a slot for a 7.5mm (high) X 35mm (wide) DIN rail on the
bottom panel that enables you to mount to a desk or secure, flat surface.
1. Slide the DIN Rail into the DIN Rail slot on the bottom panel.
2. Turn the ChargeBase and DIN Rail right side up.
DIN Rail Slot Screw Slots
Rubber Feet
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Using the Mounting Brackets
A wall mount kit can be purchased separately. It contains two mounting brackets to secure both ends of
the ChargeBase. Use the screws and the mounting brackets to mount the ChargeBase to a wall or other
vertical surface. Each mounting bracket contains an open slot in the back to accommodate the connector
cables.
The bottom panel of the ChargeBase contains rubber feet that hold it steady on a flat surface. We
recommend that those rubber feet be removed with pliers prior to applying the mounting brackets to the
bottom panel.
1. Secure the screws into the four(4) screw slots on the bottom panel. Insert the heads into the round
end and slide towards the narrow end until the screw is secure.
2. Using the nuts and bolts, secure the mounting brackets to the bottom panel.
3. Secure the mounting brackets to an appropriate horizontal surface.
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Dolphin Cables
Cables
There are several cables for Dolphin 7850 terminals.
Use only the peripherals, power cables, and power adapters from Honeywell. Use of peripherals, cables, or
power adapters not sold/manufactured by Honeywell will void the warranty and may damage the terminal.
Universal Cable Features
In addition to the hardware peripherals, the Dolphin 7850 offers several cables you can use with the
terminal depending on what the needs of your work environment.
Intelligent Battery Charging
Dolphin terminals, peripherals, and cables are designed with an intelligent battery charging system that
protects the battery from being damaged by overcharging. When a battery pack is fully charged, the
charge process automatically switches to a trickle charge that maintains the battery at full capacity. As a
result, Dolphin terminals may be connected to Dolphin cables indefinitely.
Voltage
All Dolphin power cables contain a power adapter that converts the voltage from the power source to 9.5
volts DC, which is the maximum voltage the terminal can receive.
Cable Description For more information, see…
Dolphin Power Cable Charge-only cable that plugs into the DC
Power Jack (see page 3-4) on the pistol-grip
handle.
Using the Dolphin Power Cable
on page 11-2.
Dolphin Mobile Charger Charge-only cable that connects the terminal
to a vehicle power outlet.
Using the Dolphin Mobile
Charger on page 11-3.
Dolphin Charge/Comm
Cable
Charge/Communication cable that connects
the terminal to an external power source and
a host workstation.
Using the Dolphin Charge/
Comm Cable on page 11-4.
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Using the Dolphin Power Cable
The Dolphin Power Cable connects the terminal to an external power source via the DC jack on the
bottom panel of the pistol-grip handle.
The Dolphin Power Cable contains a power adapter that converts the voltage from the power source to
9.5 volts DC, which is the maximum voltage the terminal can receive.
Using the Dolphin Power Cable
1. Set the terminal down on its rubber bumpers; see I/O Connector on page 3-8.
2. Pull back the flap of the DC power jack and plug the power cable into the jack.
3. Plug the power adapter into a standard power outlet.
4. The terminal switches to external power and the main battery begins charging. The terminal is ready
for use.
DC Power Jack
(Pull back the rubber flap to
gain access to the power
jack.)
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Using the Dolphin Mobile Charger
The Dolphin Mobile Charger connects the terminal to a vehicle power source. This cable powers the
terminal and charges the main battery pack.
Terminal Connector
The terminal connector connects the communication cable to
the mechanical connector (see I/O Connector on page 3-8) on
the terminal. The pins in this connector work only with the
mechanical connector on the terminal.
Jackscrews
The jackscrews secure the terminal connector to the
mechanical connector on the terminal. Once the terminal
connector is plugged into the mechanical connector on the
bottom panel of the terminal, turn both jackscrews to the right
to secure the connection.
Vehicle Power Adapter
The vehicle power adapter plugs into a standard vehicle power
source and converts voltage to the 9.5 volts DC required by the
terminal.
Using the Dolphin Mobile Charger Inside a Vehicle
Using the Dolphin Mobile Charger in combination with the Dolphin Mobile Mount powers and secures the
terminal inside a vehicle.
1. Insert the terminal into the Mobile Mount.
2. Install the Mobile Mount inside the vehicle.
3. Plug the Terminal Connector (see page 11-3) of the Dolphin Mobile Charger into the mechanical
connector on the bottom panel of the terminal.
4. Tighten the Jackscrews (see page 11-3).
5. Plug the Vehicle Power Adapter (see page 11-3) into the vehicle power outlet.
Note: Dolphin terminals contain an intelligent battery charging system that monitors the charging of the battery pack
to protect the battery from damage by overcharging if left connected to a charging peripheral indefinitely.
Terminal
Connector
Jackscrews
Vehicle
Power
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Using the Dolphin Charge/Comm Cable
The Dolphin Charge/Comm cable charges the Dolphin terminal and communicates with a host
workstation. There are three connectors: one connects the terminal to an external power source, another
to the host workstation, and another to the terminal itself.
The charge/comm cable is actually two cables: a power cable and a communication cable. You can use
it to charge only, communicate only or connect the cables to each other to charge and communicate at
the same time.
Communication Cable
Communication Connector
The communication connector connects the terminal to a host device via USB (v1.1 or higher)
or RS-232; USB is shown above. Plug this connector directly into a host workstation, then
establish ActiveSync Communication (see page 11-5).
The USB plug has four(4) pins and fits into standard desktop computers and laptops.
Ferrite Bead
This is a Urite ferrite bead.
Jackscrews
The jackscrews secure the terminal connector to the mechanical connector on the terminal.
Once the terminal connector is plugged into the mechanical connector on the bottom panel of
the terminal, turn both jackscrews to the right to secure the connection.
Power Cable Connector
The power cable connector connects the charge cable to the power cable. The power cable
powers the terminal and charges the main battery pack.
The power adapter on the power cable is available in US, UK, and EMEA versions. All version
convert the voltage from the power source to 9.5 volts DC, which is the maximum voltage the
terminal can receive.
Terminal Connector
The terminal connector connects the communication cable to the (see I/O Connector on page
3-8) on the bottom panel of the terminal. The pins in the terminal connector work only with the
mechanical connector on the terminal. After connecting the pins, secure the cable to the
terminal by turning both jackscrews to the right.
Ferrite BeadJackscrews
Power Cable Connector
Terminal
Connector
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Using the Dolphin Charge/Comm Cable
1. Plug the cable’s terminal connector into the mechanical connector on the bottom panel of the
terminal.
2. Tighten the jackscrews.
3. Plug the power cable connector into the power cable.
4. Plug the power adapter on the power cable into a standard power outlet.
5. Plug the communication connector into the host workstation.
6. Establish the ActiveSync Communication (see page 11-5).
ActiveSync Communication
After the terminal is connected to a power source and the host workstation, you need to set up both the
terminal and the host workstation for ActiveSync communication.
Setting up ActiveSync for the charge/comm cable is the same as for the HomeBase, which also has a
USB and an RS-232 version. For details, see Using ActiveSync on page 7-3.
Default ActiveSync Communication Values
The default workstation synchronization value for USB communication is ‘USB Connection.
The default workstation synchronization value for RS-232 communication is ‘115200 Default.
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Customer Support and Warranty
Technical Assistance
If you need assistance installing or troubleshooting, please call your Distributor or the nearest technical
support office:
North America/Canada
Telephone: (800) 782-4263
Fax number: (315) 554-6705
E-mail: natechsupport@handheld.com
Latin America
Telephone: (803) 835-8000
Telephone: (800) 782-4263
E-mail: latechsupport@handheld.com
Brazil
Telephone: +55 (21) 3535-9100
Fax: +55 (21) 3535-9105
E-mail: brsuporte@handheld.com
Mexico
Telephone: (803) 835-8000
E-mail: latechsupport@handheld.com
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Telephone: +31 (0) 40 7999 393
Fax: +31 (0) 40 2425 672
E-mail: eurosupport@handheld.com
Asia Pacific
Telephone: Hong Kong:+852-3188-3485 or
2511-3050
Telephone: China: +86 21 6361 3818
E-mail: aptechsupport@handheld.com
Japan
Telephone: +813 5770-6312
E-mail: aptechsupport@handheld.com
Malaysia
Telephone: +603-6201-7020
E-mail: aptechsupport@handheld.com
Online Technical Assistance
You can also access technical assistance online at www.honeywell.com/aidc.
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Product Service and Repair
Honeywell provides service for all its products through service centers throughout the world. To obtain
warranty or non-warranty service, contact the appropriate location below to obtain a Return Material
Authorization number (RMA #) before returning the product.
North America
Telephone: (800) 782-4263
Fax: (803) 835-8012
E-mail: naservice@handheld.com
Latin America
Telephone: (803) 835-8000
Telephone: (800) 782-4263
Fax: (239) 263-9689
E-mail: laservice@handheld.com
Brazil
Telephone: +55 (21) 3535-9100
Fax: +55 (21) 3535-9105
E-mail: brservice@handheld.com
Mexico
Telephone: +52 (55) 5203-2100
Fax: +52 (55) 5531-3672
E-mail: mxservice@handheld.com
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Telephone: +31 (0) 40 2901 633
Fax: +31 (0) 40 2901 631
E-mail: euservice@handheld.com
Asia Pacific
Telephone: +852-2511-3050
Fax: +852-2511-3557
E-mail: apservice@handheld.com
Japan
Telephone: +813-5770-6312
Fax: +813-5770-6313
E-mail: apservice@handheld.com
Online Product Service and Repair Assistance
You can also access product service and repair assistance online at www.honeywell.com/aidc.
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Limited Warranty
Honeywell International Inc. ("Honeywell") warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship and to conform to Honeywell’s published specifications applicable to the products
purchased at the time of shipment. This warranty does not cover any Honeywell product which is (i)
improperly installed or used; (ii) damaged by accident or negligence, including failure to follow the proper
maintenance, service, and cleaning schedule; or (iii) damaged as a result of (A) modification or alteration
by the purchaser or other party, (B) excessive voltage or current supplied to or drawn from the interface
connections, (C) static electricity or electro-static discharge, (D) operation under conditions beyond the
specified operating parameters, or (E) repair or service of the product by anyone other than Honeywell or
its authorized representatives.
This warranty shall extend from the time of shipment for the duration published by Honeywell for the
product at the time of purchase ("Warranty Period"). Any defective product must be returned (at
purchaser’s expense) during the Warranty Period to Honeywell’s factory or authorized service center for
inspection. No product will be accepted by Honeywell without a Return Materials Authorization, which
may be obtained by contacting Honeywell. In the event that the product is returned to Honeywell or its
authorized service center within the Warranty Period and Honeywell determines to its satisfaction that the
product is defective due to defects in materials or workmanship, Honeywell, at its sole option, will either
repair or replace the product without charge, except for return shipping to Honeywell.
EXCEPT AS MAY BE OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE FOREGOING
WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER COVENANTS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
HONEYWELL’S RESPONSIBILITY AND PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT WITH
NEW OR REFURBISHED PARTS. IN NO EVENT SHALL HONEYWELL BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL ANY LIABILITY OF
HONEYWELL ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCT SOLD HEREUNDER (WHETHER
SUCH LIABILITY ARISES FROM A CLAIM BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, OR
OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE ACTUAL AMOUNT PAID TO HONEYWELL FOR THE PRODUCT. THESE
LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT EVEN WHEN
HONEYWELL MAY HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH INJURIES, LOSSES, OR
DAMAGES. SOME STATES, PROVINCES, OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR
EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
All provisions of this Limited Warranty are separate and severable, which means that if any provision is
held invalid and unenforceable, such determination shall not affect the validity of enforceability of the
other provisions hereof.
Use of any peripherals not manufactured/sold by Honeywell may result in damage not covered by this
warranty. This includes but is not limited to: cables, power supplies, cradles, and docking stations.
Honeywell extends these warranties only to users of the products. These warranties are non-transferable.
The limited duration of the warranty for the Dolphin 7850 terminal is as follows:
• Terminals with an integrated imager are covered by a two-year limited warranty.
• Dolphin HomeBase, Dolphin QuadCharger, Dolphin ChargeBase, and Dolphin Mobile Charger are
covered by a one-year limited warranty.
Use of any battery not sold/manufactured by Honeywell may damage the terminal and/or the battery and
will void the warranty. Batteries returned to Honeywell in a reduced state may or may not be replaced
under this warranty. Battery life will be greatly increased when following the battery instructions in the
Dolphin 7850 Mobile Computer User’s Guide.
Use of any peripheral not manufactured/sold by Honeywell will void the warranty. This includes but is not
limited to: cables, power supplies, cradles, and docking stations.
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Use only power adapters approved for use by Honeywell. Failure to do so may result in improper
operation or damage to the unit and will void the warranty.
How to Extend Your Warranty
Honeywell offers a variety of service plans on our hardware products. These agreements offer continued
coverage for your equipment after the initial warranty expires. For more information, contact your Sales
Representative, Customer Account Representative, or Product Service Marketing Manager from
Honeywell, or your Authorized Reseller.
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Honeywell
700 Visions Drive
P.O. Box 208
Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153-0208
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