Honeywell 950006 Hand Held Computer with a 802.11b and Bluetooth User Manual usermanual part1

Honeywell International Inc Hand Held Computer with a 802.11b and Bluetooth usermanual part1

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™ User’s GuideDolphin® 9500/9550Mobile Computer
TrademarksDolphin, HomeBase, Mobile Base and QuadCharger are trademarks or registered trademarks of Hand Held Products, Inc.Microsoft, MS ActiveSync, Outlook, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.DisclaimerHand Held Products, Inc. d/b/a HHP (“HHP”) 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 HHP to determine whether any such changes have been made. The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the part of HHP.HHP 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 HHP. 2000-2003 Hand Held Products, Inc. All rights reserved.Web Address: http://www.hhp.com
Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide iChapter 1 - IntroductionRequired Safety Labels ....................................................................................................................... 1-2If Your Dolphin 9500/9550 is a Batch Terminal ......................................................................... 1-2If Your Dolphin 9500/9550 has a WLAN or WPAN radio ......................................................... 1-2FCC Compliance................................................................................................................................. 1-4Dolphin 9500/9550 Batch Terminal............................................................................................. 1-4Dolphin 9500/9550 RF Terminal with 802.11b and/or Bluetooth Radio..................................... 1-4Canadian Compliance................................................................................................................... 1-4Regulatory and Safety Agency Approvals .........................................................................................1-5Dolphin 9500/9550 RF 802.11b and/or Bluetooth R&TTE Compliance Statement ................... 1-5Pacemakers, Hearing Aids and Other Electrically Powered Devices .......................................... 1-5Microwaves .................................................................................................................................. 1-5Care and Cleaning of the Dolphin 9500/9550 .................................................................................... 1-6Chapter 2 - Getting StartedOverview............................................................................................................................................. 2-1Dolphin 9500/9550 Models and Options............................................................................................2-2Image Engine Options .................................................................................................................. 2-2Dolphin 9500/9550 Peripherals .......................................................................................................... 2-3Dolphin 9500/9550 Accessories ......................................................................................................... 2-4Bar Code Symbologies Supported ..................................................................................................... 2-5Using the Dolphin 9500/9550 for the First Time................................................................................ 2-6Setting the Time and Date................................................................................................................. 2-11Putting the Dolphin in Suspend Mode ....................................................................................... 2-12Resetting the Dolphin................................................................................................................. 2-12Chapter 3 - Dolphin 9500/9550 OverviewSystem Features .................................................................................................................................. 3-1Front Panel Features ........................................................................................................................... 3-2Back Panel Features............................................................................................................................ 3-4Dolphin 9500................................................................................................................................ 3-4Dolphin 9550................................................................................................................................ 3-6Side Panel Features ............................................................................................................................. 3-8Bottom Panel Features ........................................................................................................................ 3-9Industrial 17-pin Mechanical Connector...................................................................................... 3-9Batteries ............................................................................................................................................ 3-10Internal Backup Battery.............................................................................................................. 3-10Main Battery Pack ...................................................................................................................... 3-10Managing Battery Power............................................................................................................ 3-11Setting Critical and Low Battery Points..................................................................................... 3-11Checking Battery Power............................................................................................................. 3-11Charging the Battery Pack.......................................................................................................... 3-11Storing Batteries ......................................................................................................................... 3-11Guidelines for Battery Use and Disposal ................................................................................... 3-12Dolphin 9500/9550 Technical Specifications................................................................................... 3-13Table of Contents
ii Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s GuideChapter 4 - Using the Dolphin 9500/9550 Mobile ComputerEntering Data ...................................................................................................................................... 4-1Imaging ............................................................................................................................................... 4-2Decoding a bar code - aiming the beam ....................................................................................... 4-2Capturing Images ......................................................................................................................... 4-4Using the Keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 4-5Using the Cursor Keys ................................................................................................................. 4-6Using the Modifier Keys .............................................................................................................. 4-6Special Keys ................................................................................................................................. 4-7Key Combinations........................................................................................................................ 4-7Communication Media Options.......................................................................................................... 4-8Software Communication Programs ............................................................................................ 4-8Entering Text Using the Input Panel................................................................................................... 4-9Using the Soft Keyboard .............................................................................................................. 4-9Using the Letter Recognizer....................................................................................................... 4-10Using the Block Recognizer....................................................................................................... 4-10Selecting Text............................................................................................................................. 4-10Input Panel Options .................................................................................................................... 4-11Writing on the Screen ....................................................................................................................... 4-12To select writing......................................................................................................................... 4-12Convert Writing to Text ............................................................................................................. 4-13Alternate words .......................................................................................................................... 4-14Tips for Getting Good Recognition............................................................................................ 4-14Drawing on the Screen...................................................................................................................... 4-15Selecting a Drawing ................................................................................................................... 4-15Using My Text .................................................................................................................................. 4-16Today Screen .................................................................................................................................... 4-17Selecting Programs ........................................................................................................................... 4-19Navigation Bar and Command Bar................................................................................................... 4-20Pop-up Menus ................................................................................................................................... 4-20Notifications...................................................................................................................................... 4-20Finding and Organizing Information ................................................................................................ 4-21Chapter 5 - Wireless Communications with Dolphin 9500/9550Choosing a Radio - the Radio Manager.............................................................................................. 5-2Accessing the Radio Manager...................................................................................................... 5-2Powering up a radio...................................................................................................................... 5-3The Status field............................................................................................................................. 5-3Configuring WLAN Communications................................................................................................ 5-4Status tab ...................................................................................................................................... 5-4Config Tab.................................................................................................................................... 5-6Creating and modifying profiles................................................................................................... 5-8Deleting a Profile........................................................................................................................ 5-10Advanced Settings tab ................................................................................................................ 5-10About Tab................................................................................................................................... 5-11Status Icon .................................................................................................................................. 5-12Remove Wireless Status Icon Window ...................................................................................... 5-12
Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide iiiWireless Personal Area Network Communications with Bluetooth................................................. 5-13Setting up Your Bluetooth Card................................................................................................. 5-13Assign COM Ports...................................................................................................................... 5-13Discover Bluetooth Device(s) ....................................................................................................5-14Bond with Discovered Device(s) ............................................................................................... 5-15View Device Properties.............................................................................................................. 5-17Set up Your Favorite Device ...................................................................................................... 5-18Change Views............................................................................................................................. 5-18Delete a Device from the Folder ................................................................................................ 5-20Turn Radio Transmitter ON/OFF ..................................................................................................... 5-21Bluetooth ActiveSync................................................................................................................. 5-21Bluetooth LAN Access............................................................................................................... 5-23OBEX ......................................................................................................................................... 5-26Exchange Business Cards........................................................................................................... 5-26Send a Contact............................................................................................................................ 5-28Send a File .................................................................................................................................. 5-29Browse Remote Device .............................................................................................................. 5-30 Receive Contact or File ............................................................................................................. 5-35Enable File Sharing .................................................................................................................... 5-35The Dialer................................................................................................................................... 5-35Get Connected Wizard ............................................................................................................... 5-37Dial-up to Your Network ........................................................................................................... 5-40Chapter 6 - Customizing Your Dolphin 9500/9550Adjusting Device Settings................................................................................................................... 6-1Installing additional software.............................................................................................................. 6-2To add programs using ActiveSync (v3.7 or higher) ................................................................... 6-2To add a program directly from the Internet ................................................................................ 6-2Adding a Program to the Start Menu............................................................................................ 6-2Removing Programs ..................................................................................................................... 6-3Chapter 7 - ApplicationsCalendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings............................................................................ 7-2Using the Summary Screen .......................................................................................................... 7-3Creating Meeting Requests .......................................................................................................... 7-4Contacts............................................................................................................................................... 7-5Using the Summary Screen .......................................................................................................... 7-6Tasks ................................................................................................................................................... 7-8Using the Summary Screen ........................................................................................................7-10Notes ................................................................................................................................................. 7-11Inbox ................................................................................................................................................. 7-13Synchronizing E-mail Messages ................................................................................................ 7-13Connecting Directly to an E-mail Server ................................................................................... 7-13Using the Message List .............................................................................................................. 7-14Composing Messages........................................................................................................................ 7-16Managing E-mail Messages and Folders.................................................................................... 7-17
iv Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s GuideChapter 8 - Synchronizing Your Dolphin 9500/9550 TerminalOverview............................................................................................................................................. 8-1Capabilities................................................................................................................................... 8-1Requirements................................................................................................................................ 8-1Setting up your desktop computer ...................................................................................................... 8-2Synchronizing from your desktop computer ................................................................................ 8-2Synchronizing from your device ..................................................................................................8-2Chapter 9 - Getting ConnectedGet Help on Connecting ............................................................................................................... 9-1Transfer Items Using Infrared............................................................................................................. 9-2Chapter 10 - Pocket Internet ExplorerOverview........................................................................................................................................... 10-1Accessing Pocket Internet Explorer ........................................................................................... 10-1The Mobile Favorites Folder ............................................................................................................ 10-2Creating and Synchronizing Mobile Favorites........................................................................... 10-2Using AvantGo Channels ................................................................................................................. 10-4To sign up for AvantGo: ............................................................................................................ 10-4Chapter 11 - Companion ProgramsPocket Word...................................................................................................................................... 11-1Using Pocket Word .................................................................................................................... 11-1Typing Mode .............................................................................................................................. 11-2Writing Mode ............................................................................................................................. 11-3Drawing Mode .................................................................................................................................. 11-4Pocket Excel...................................................................................................................................... 11-5Chapter 12 - Dolphin 9500/9550 HomeBase™Overview........................................................................................................................................... 12-1Dolphin 9500/9550 HomeBase Parts and Functions ........................................................................ 12-2Front Panel ................................................................................................................................ 12-2Rear Panel .................................................................................................................................. 12-4Using the Auxiliary Battery Well ..................................................................................................... 12-5Powering the Dolphin Terminal........................................................................................................ 12-6Setting up communications............................................................................................................... 12-7Communications types ............................................................................................................... 12-7Equipment requirements............................................................................................................. 12-7Installing the HomeBase for RS-232 communications..................................................................... 12-8Connecting the Cables................................................................................................................ 12-8Powering the HomeBase ............................................................................................................ 12-8HomeBase Serial Connector ...................................................................................................... 12-9Configuring for RS-232 communication.................................................................................... 12-9Installing the HomeBase for USB communication......................................................................... 12-12Communicating with the Dolphin 9500/9550 Terminal................................................................. 12-14
Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide vMounting the HomeBase ................................................................................................................ 12-15Chapter 13 - Dolphin QuadChargerOverview........................................................................................................................................... 13-1Dolphin QuadCharger Parts and Functions ...................................................................................... 13-2Front View ................................................................................................................................. 13-2Rear View................................................................................................................................... 13-3Supplying power to the QuadCharger ........................................................................................ 13-3Inserting and removing battery packs ........................................................................................ 13-3Storing Batteries ......................................................................................................................... 13-3Charging batteries in the QuadCharger............................................................................................. 13-5Using the Battery Analyzer............................................................................................................... 13-6To analyze a battery ................................................................................................................... 13-6Mounting the QuadCharger .............................................................................................................. 13-7Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 13-9Chapter 14 - Dolphin Mobile BaseOverview........................................................................................................................................... 14-1Mobile Base parts and functions....................................................................................................... 14-2Front Panel ................................................................................................................................. 14-2Bottom Panel .............................................................................................................................. 14-3Powering the Dolphin Terminal........................................................................................................ 14-4Charging a Dolphin Terminal..................................................................................................... 14-4Installing the Dolphin Mobile Base .................................................................................................. 14-5Mounting the Mobile Base ......................................................................................................... 14-5Powering to the Dolphin Mobile Base ....................................................................................... 14-6Setting up for Communications with the Mobile Base..................................................................... 14-7Connecting the Cables................................................................................................................ 14-7Mobile Base Serial Connector.................................................................................................... 14-8Configuring the Dolphin Terminal............................................................................................. 14-8Chapter 15 - Warranty, Support, and ServiceLimited Warranty.............................................................................................................................. 15-1How to Extend Your Warranty .................................................................................................. 15-1Return Information............................................................................................................................ 15-2Calling ........................................................................................................................................ 15-2Shipping...................................................................................................................................... 15-2Repair ......................................................................................................................................... 15-2Technical Assistance......................................................................................................................... 15-3Overview............................................................................................................................................ A-1General Windows Keyboard Shortcuts ....................................................................................... A-1Using the Cursor Keys ................................................................................................................ A-2Using the Modifier Keys ............................................................................................................. A-2Special Keys ................................................................................................................................ A-3
vi Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide43-Key Alpha/Numeric Keyboard .................................................................................................. A-4Blue Key Functions and Characters .......................................................................................... A-4Red Key Functions and Characters ............................................................................................ A-5Key Combinations....................................................................................................................... A-535 Key Numeric/Alpha Keyboard ..................................................................................................... A-7Blue Key Functions and Characters .......................................................................................... A-7Key Combinations....................................................................................................................... A-856 Key Full Alpha Numeric............................................................................................................... A-9Key Combinations..................................................................................................................... A-10Com Port Assignment Table ........................................................................................................... A-12
Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 1 - 11IntroductionCongratulations on the purchase of your new Dolphin® 9500 or Dolphin 9550 mobile computer! You have made a wise choice in selecting the Dolphin, a device known worldwide for its ergonomic form factor, light-weight, rugged design and single-handed data collection capabilities. Ergonomics The patented shape of the Dolphin 9500 fits into either hand comfortably with major function keys that are easy to access. The hand strap on the back panel ensures a secure grip enabling true, one-handed operation. The integrated pistol-grip handle on the Dolphin 9550 provides intuitive point-and-shoot scanning over extended periods of use. Rugged DesignDolphin 9500/9550 terminals are the most durable mobile computers on the market. Their rugged design can withstand repeated five-foot drops onto a concrete floor, extreme temperatures, and high humidity, moisture, and dust conditions. The terminals are independently certified to meet IP64 specifications.Mobile ComputingBuilt to last, the Dolphin’s durably built case houses • A low-power, high-resolution digital image engine for omni-directional and auto-discrimination decoding of linear bar codes• Co-located and integrated 802.11b and BluetoothTM wireless radios for real-time data collection applications (optional)• A 400MHz RISC processor for fast processing• The Microsoft® Pocket PC platform that is easily programmable with standard programming tools• 64 MB RAM and 32 MB FLASH memory configuration for ample and secure data storage• An optional Secure Digital (SD) memory interface for additional memory capabilities You can also install custom software applications, making the Dolphin 9500/9550 the ultimate mobile data collection solution for your enterprise needs!Additional FeaturesThe Dolphin 9500/9550 features: • Long-lasting Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) batteries• A large, easy-to-read 1/4 color or monochrome backlit display (240 x 320) that can display text or graphics • Three keyboard options to choose from• An industrial connector that supports both serial and USB communications as well as power out to peripheral devices• A full suite of compatible peripheral devices• Decoding of stacked Linear and matrix codes• Digital picture capability• Optical Character Recognition (OCR) functionalityApplication Development Tools• Dolphin SDK for Pocket PC 2002 with embedded VB or C++• Dolphin .NET SDK for Pocket PC 2002 with Visual Studio.NET• VB.NET, C#.NET, and.NET Compact Framework• HHP libraries and utilitiesThis User GuideTheDolphin 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User Guide is designed to provide you with the information you need to make the most of your Dolphin terminal. Sections on the basics, safety, battery use, accessories, and service make this guide a complete source of information.
1 - 2 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s GuideRequired Safety LabelsThe Dolphin 9500/9550 mobile computer meets or exceeds 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 them carefully before using your Dolphin mobile computer.If Your Dolphin 9500/9550 is a Batch Terminal The following is the required safety label that appears on the back panel of Dolphin 9500/9550 batch terminals.Regulatory and Safety Approvals for Dolphin 9500/9550 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 Low Voltage Directive.For further information, please contact:Hand Held Products, Inc.Nijverheidsweg 95627 BT EindhovenThe NetherlandsHHP 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.If Your Dolphin 9500/9550 has a WLAN or WPAN radioThe Dolphin® 9500/9550 RF terminal is 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). Parameter SpecificationU.S.ACanadaEuropean CommunityFCC Part 15, Class BIEC 0003EN 55022 (CISPR 22) Class BEN60950EN60825-1EN55024: 1998
Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 1 - 3802.11bThe following is the required safety label that appears on the back panel of the Dolphin 9500/9550 RF terminals equipped with an 802.11b radio. BluetoothThe following is the required safety label that appears on the back panel of the Dolphin 9500/9550 RF terminals equipped with a Bluetooth radio.802.11b and BluetoothThe following is the required safety label that appears on the back panel of the Dolphin 9500/9550 RF terminals equipped with a 802.11b and Bluetooth radios.

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