Honeywell 6500 manual

Dolphin ™ 6500 Mobile Computer with Windows ® Embedded Handheld 6.5 User’s Guide[...]

Disc laimer Honeyw ell International Inc. (“HII”) reser v es the right to make changes in specifications and other inf or- mation contained in this document without prior notice , and the reader should in all cases consult HII to deter mine whether an y such changes ha v e been made. The inf ormation in this publication does not rep- resent a c[...]

iii Chapter 1 - Agency Approvals Label Locations ................................................. ............................................................... ....1-1 Safety & RF Approvals by Country: ................ ........................................ .............................1-2 Dolphin RF Terminal—802.11b/g and/or Bluetoot h [...]

iv Function Key Combinations ................................ ................................................................. 4-3 CTRL Key Combinations .................................... ................................................................. 4-4 Program Buttons ................................................. .......................[...]

v Connections Manager .......................................... ............................................................... 8-4 To Access the Connections Manager ............. ....................................... ........................ 8-4 Tasks ..............................................................................................[...]

vi Parts and Functions .......................................... .................................. ............................... 1 2-2 Front Panel ................................... ............................................................................... 12 -2 Back Panel ..................................................... ............[...]

1 - 1 1 Agency Appr ov als Label Locations Dolphin 6500 mobile computers meet or exceed the requirements of all applicable standards organizations for safe operation. However, as with an y electrical equipment, the best way to ensure safe operation is to operate them according to the a gency guidelines that follow. Read these guidelines carefully b[...]

1 - 2 Safety & RF Appr ov als by Country: * Does not apply to IS4813 laser engine. R&TTE Compliance Statement—802.11b/g and/or Bluetooth Dolphin RF terminals are in conformity with all esse ntial requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/ EC). This product is marked with in accordance wi th the Class II product requirements specifie[...]

1 - 3 Laser Safety Label If the following label is attached to your product, it indicates the product contains an imager engine with a laser aime r (5300) or a laser engine (IS4813). Laser Eye Safety Statement: This device has been te sted in accordance with and complies with IEC60825-1: 1993+A1+A2 and 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, except for deviati[...]

1 - 4 This device and its antenna must not be co-loc ated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines for body- worn operation, do not use accessories that contain metallic components. CAUTION! Any changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by the grantee of this de[...]

2 - 1 2 Getting Star ted Out of the Bo x Verify that your carton c ontains the following items: • Dolphin 6500 mobile computer (the terminal) • Main battery pack (3.7v, Li-Ion) • AC power supply • Localized plug adapters Note: Be sure to keep the original packaging in case you need to return the Dolphin terminal for service; see Technical A[...]

2 - 2 5. Replace the hand strap. We recommend use of Honeywell Li-Ion ba ttery packs. Use of any non-Honeywell battery may result in damage not covered by the warranty. Step 2. Charge the Batteries We recommend use of Honeywell peripherals, po wer cables, and power adapters. Use of any non- Honeywell peripherals, cables, or power adapters may cause[...]

2 - 3 The power adapter on the power cable converts the voltage from the power source to 5 volts DC. Only power adapter cables from Honeywell convert the volt age appropriately. The powe r cable contains a plug adapter for each geography (US, UK, EU, etc.). Step 3. Boot the Terminal The terminal begins booting as soon as power is ap plied and runs [...]

2 - 4 Home Screen After the Dolphin ter minal initializ es the first time, y ou see the Home screen. T ap to reach the Star t screen from the home screen. T ap to access the Dolphin Wireless Manager (see page 8-6) from the home screen. For more information about the touch screen, see Touch Screen Display on page 3-2. Title Bar The Title bar , locat[...]

2 - 5 Horizontal Scr oll Indicator Meaning Synchronizing data The term inal could not synchroniz e data with the workstation via ActiveSync. New e-mail New te xt message New v oicemail New instant message Ringer off A batter y error has occurred. Replace the main battery pack with a Hone ywell Li-poly or Li-ion batter y pac k. Batter y is has a ful[...]

2 - 6 The Horizontal Scroll, located at the top of most application windows , provides access to additional application screens. Y ou can flick left or right on the scroll or tap each label on the scroll, until yo u get to the desired screen. T apping a label to the left or r igh t of the center item brings new labels into view . Note: Tap the Titl[...]

2 - 7 File Explorer Y ou can also use the File Explorer to find files and organize these files into f olders. 1. Tap > File Explorer . 2. Tap the Up button at the bottom of the screen to move up one level in the directory. 3. You can move files in File Explorer by tapping and holding on the item you want to move, then tapping Cut or Copy on popu[...]

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3 - 1 3 T erminal Har dware Overvie w Dolphin 6500 terminals include a number of standard terminal configurations as well as charging and communication peripherals and accessories to maxi mize the efficiency of your application setting. Standar d T erminal Configurations There are two standard Dolphin 6500 configurations: WPAN only and WPAN/WLAN. B[...]

3 - 2 Fr ont P anel Features Scan/Decode LED The LED lights red when you press the Sc an trigger in scanning applications. The LED lights green when a scanned bar code is successfully decoded. The LED lights red while the main battery is charging. The LED lights green when the main battery charging is completed. The LED lights blue or red during so[...]

3 - 3 For touch screen input, use the stylus included with the terminal or your finger. The method you choose depends on which one is most approp riate for your application. While there is a great deal of variation in different applicatio ns, you generally achieve greater accuracy with the stylus for buttons or icons that are close together. Use of[...]

3 - 4 Removing the Screen Pr otector Dolphin 6500s ship with a touch screen protector alre ady installed. To replace the screen protector, you must remove the one already installed. 1. Press the red Power button to suspend the 28-key unit or press the Blue then Z (Power) keys to suspend the 52-key unit. 2. Using a strong, flat, plastic card (e.g., [...]

3 - 5 4. Align the exposed edge of the screen protector along the left edge of the touch panel. Make sure that it lies flush with edges of the touch panel. Note: To reposition the screen pr otector, lift up gently and reapply. 5. Use the card on top of the screen protector to smooth it out as you pull on the backing paper. Screen Protector Backing [...]

3 - 6 6. Pull smoothly and evenly from left to right unt il the screen protector is applied. Press gently but firmly. Use the card as necessary to smooth out any air pockets or bumps after application. 7. Press the Power key to wake the terminal and check the touch panel with the stylus. 8. Verify that the screen accepts input from the styl us as u[...]

3 - 7 12. For maximum performance, recalibrate the screen. Tap > Settings > System > Screen > Align Screen . 13. Tap Recalibrate and follow the instructions on the screen.[...]

3 - 8 Bac k P anel Features Hand Strap The Dolphin 6500 comes with an adjustable, elastic hand strap. The strap is attached to the device with the two small screws. It is threaded through the slot on the bottom of the back of the unit. Keep in mind that the hand strap covers the ba ttery. When you want to replace the battery, you will need to adjus[...]

3 - 9 • 1KHz–72db • 4KHz–72db Stylus Dolphin 6500 terminals ship with a stylus inserted in a loop on the hand strap. Store the stylus in the hand strap when you’re not using it. Installing Memory Cards The Dolphin 6500 supports Secure Digital (SD) memo ry cards. 2GB and 4GB cards have been tested for reliability. Please check the current [...]

3 - 10 3. Press the SD card towards the front of the termi nal until you hear a click to confirm that it has unlocked. The card will stops when it hits the pin. 4. Depress the small pin at the edge of the card. Th e card will pop out enough fo r you to grab its edge. Left Side P anel Features Side Button There is a button like this on both side pan[...]

3 - 11 T op P anel Features Imager or Laser Aperture Window The angled image engine or laser engine reads and decodes most popular bar code symbologies and takes images like a digital camera (image engine only). For more information, see see Using the Image Engine on page 5-1 or see Using the Laser Engine on page 6-1. Bottom P anel Features DC Powe[...]

3 - 12 • USB Host D- • USB Host Detect • Clear To Send • Received Data •G N D • RS-232 Shutdown • USB Client D+ • USB Client D- • USB Client +5V Note: Signals referenced are for a DTE device. Dolphin P eripherals/Accessories for the Dolphin 6500 The following items are sold separately a nd enhance your Dolphin 6500’s capabilitie[...]

3 - 13 Li-Ion Battery Pac ks The Li-Ion battery pack provides the main power supply for the terminal. For more information, see Battery Power on page 3-13. For information on how to purchase these items, contact a Honeywell sales representative. Battery P ower The intelligent battery technology inside the te rminal features two types of battery pow[...]

3 - 14 Charging Options When the battery is installed in the terminal, you c an use any of the peripherals listed below to charge the battery. • Dolphin HomeBase/eBase Device (see page 10-1) • Dolphin Comm/Charge Cable; Managing Main Battery Power (see page 3-14) You may charge the device using the USB connection if you do not have a wall adapt[...]

3 - 15 • Avoid storing batteries outside the specified range of -4 to 140° F (-20 to 40°C) or in extremely high humidity. • For prolonged storage, it is recommended that the battery be at a 40% - 50% charge level, be removed from the device, and stored in a controlled temperature environment. Following these recommendations will maximize batt[...]

3 - 16 Charging Guidelines Follow these guidelines to maximize the life of the Dolphin 6500’s internal backup battery under normal usage conditions: • Keep a charged Li-Ion battery pack in the Dolphin terminal. • Keep the Dolphin terminal connected to a powe r source when the terminal is not in use. Resetting the T erminal Soft Reset: Using t[...]

3 - 17 T r oubleshooting Suspend/Resume If the terminal does not wake when you press the Power button on the 28-key Dolphin 6500 or press the Blue then Z ( Power) keys on the 52-key Dolphin 6500, the main battery might be too low to resume operation. To check, remove the battery and install a fully charged battery or connect the terminal to a Dolph[...]

3 - 18 Dolphin 6500 T echnical Specifications Operating System Microsoft Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 Development En vironment Honeyw ell SDK f o r Windo ws Embedded Handheld 6.5 Application Software Honeyw ell Po wer T ools and Demos Processor Marvell PXA 300 624MHz Memory 256 MB RAM X 256 MB Flash Expansion Memory User accessible SDHC memory car[...]

3 - 19 Operating T emperature 14° to122°F (-10° to 50°C) Charging T emperature 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) Storage T emperature -4° to 158°F (-20° to 70°C) Humidity 95% humidity , non-condensing Construction High impact resistant PC/ABS housings Magnesium allo y internal chassi s with component shock mounts Drop 4 ft. (1.2m) m ultiple dro[...]

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4 - 1 4 Using the K eypad Overview The 28-key and 52-key keypads are as follows: Navigation K eys The navigation keys enable you to move the cursor up and down lines and from character to character. Navigation keys Po we r k ey 28-key ke ypad (numeric) 52-key ke ypad (full alphanumeric) Po we r k ey c o m b i n a t i o n Navigation k eys (arrow k e[...]

4 - 2 Basic Ke ys Alpha/Numeric Modes 28-key keypad: The keypad defaults to numeric mode. Use the ALPHA key to toggle between numeric and alpha modes. Pressing the ALPHA key locks the keypad in numeric mode, alpha mode (lowercase), or alpha mode (uppercase). 52-key keypad: The keypad is a full alpha and numeric keypad. Pressing the SFT key twice in[...]

4 - 3 Function Ke y Combinations On the 28-key keypad, hold down the Function key ( FUNC ) and then press a key with the blue text/icons below it to perform specific functions. On the 52-key keypad, hold down the Red button and then press a key with the red text to the upper right of it to perform specific functions. 28-key Ke y Combination Functio[...]

4 - 4 CTRL Ke y Combinations On the 28-key keypad, hold down the Control key ( CTRL ) and then press a key with the red characters below it to type the desired character. On the 52-key keypad, press the Blue button and then press a key with th e blue text to the upper left of it to type the desired characte r. You will need to press the Blue key be[...]

4 - 5 Pr ogram Buttons Buttons can be programmed to execute different f unctions using the Program Button program in the Control Panel. The following buttons on the 28-key keypad are programmed for the listed function. CTRL + H “ CTRL + I ? CTRL + K @ CTRL + L / CTRL + M = CTRL + N ! CTRL + P – CTRL + Q CTRL + U Windows Explorer CTRL + . * CT[...]

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5 - 1 5 Using the Image Engine Overview The Dolphin 6500 houses a compact image engine using Adaptus ™ Imaging Technology that instantly reads all popular 1D and 2D bar codes and supports omni-directional aiming and decoding. The image engine can also capture digital images , such as signatures and pictures. A v ailable Engines The Dolphin 6500 c[...]

5 - 2 Suppor ted Bar Code Symbologies Symbology T ype Symbology Name 1D Symbologies Codabar Code 3 of 9 Code 11 Code 32 Pharmaceutical (P ARAF) Code 93 Code 128 EAN with Add-On EAN with Extended Coupon Code EAN-13 GS1 Databar Interleav ed 2 or 5 Matrix 2 of 5 Plessey P osiCode Straight 2 of 5 IA T A Straight 2 of 5 Industrial T elepen T rioptic Cod[...]

5 - 3 Activ a ting the Engine When a scanning application is open, press the Scan key to activate the image engine. Using Demos Dolphin Demos are software utilities loaded on Dolphi n terminals that demonstrate the advanced features of the terminal. There are two Demos that featur e the image engine: Image Demo and Scan Demo. To access these demos,[...]

5 - 4 Sample Bar Codes You can use the following bar codes to verify decoding: Omni-Directional Scanning P ositions The high-vis aiming pattern frames the bar code to provide you with the best scanning performance. Note: To achieve the best read, the aiming beam shoul d be centered horizontally across the bar code. The aiming pattern is smaller whe[...]

5 - 5 T aking an Image 1. Tap > Demos > Image Demo . 2. Point the Dolphin terminal at the object. 3. Press the Scan key to activate the engine. Th e touch screen displays a preview of the object. 4. Adjust the terminal’s position until the preview on the screen is as you want it to appear in the image. 5. Hold the terminal still and release[...]

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6 - 1 6 Using the Laser Engine Overview The Dolphin 6500 (IS4813 laser version) contains a laser diode that emits a beam toward an oscillating mirror that scans through the code and the reflecte d light is bounced off of two mirrors back to the collector. The 6500 Laser reads all popular 1D bar codes. A v ailable Engines The Dolphin 6500 can be equ[...]

6 - 2 Activ a ting the Engine When a scanning application is open, press the Scan key to activate the laser engine. Using Demos Dolphin Demos are software utilities loaded on Dolphi n terminals that demonstrate the advanced features of the terminal. To access these demos, tap > Demos . •S e l e c t Scan Demo to verify decoding, or Decoding a B[...]

7 - 1 7 System Settings Overview Customized settings are a vailab le on the System Settings menu. T ap > Settings and the settings screen opens. Icon Description Bluetooth Configures the Bluetooth radio . See Enabling the Bluetooth Radio on page 9-1. Clock & Alarms Set the system clock, date , time and schedule alar ms. See Clock & Alarm[...]

7 - 2 Cloc k & Alarms The Clock & Alarms settings can be accessed from the Home screen or the Settings Menu. 1. On the Home screen, tap the line that displays the time and date OR Tap > Settings > Clock & Alarms , 2. The Clock Settings screen appears. This settin g sets the system clock. All scheduled items run according to this s[...]

7 - 3 P ersonal Men u T o access the P ersonal Menu, tap > Settings > P ersonal . The screen opens displa ying the P er- sonal Menu. Buttons The Buttons setting programs certain keyboard b utt ons to launch applications or ex ecute commands. Icon Description Buttons Program the side b uttons to perform specific tasks. See Buttons on page 7-3.[...]

7 - 4 Changing Button Assignments 1. Tap > Settings > Personal > Buttons . Note: The buttons that appear on this window are the onl y buttons that can be programmed via the Buttons setting. You cannot add buttons to this window. 2. To change button assignment, tap on the name of the button in the Application Key section, and then select a [...]

7 - 5 1. Tap > File Explorer , and navigate to the program ( My Device > Program Files ). 2. Tap and hold on the program, then tap Copy on the pop-up menu. 3. Navigate to the Windows folder and open the Start Menu ( My Device > Windows > Start Menu > Programs ), tap and hold a blank area of the window, and tap Paste Shortcut on the p[...]

7 - 6 System Menu The System menu enab les you to v er ify and sometimes alter system parameters . T o access the System menu, go to > Settings > System . T ap the appropr iate icon to open that system setting. Icon See P age About See About on page 7-7. Backlight See Backlight on page 7-7. Pow e r See Power on page 7-11. Certificates See Cer[...]

7 - 7 About The About system setting displa ys specific informat ion about the ter minal. It contains three screens: Version Screen Displays the information about the software, operating system, and processor. Device ID Screen Displays the information the terminal uses to ident ify itself to other devices. It can be important to know this informati[...]

7 - 8 Ta p > Settings > System > Backlight . The On Battery tab deter mines the bac klight timeout when the ter minal is running on batter y powe r . The On External tab determines the backlight timeout when the ter minal is running on e xter nal pow er . The options on the On Battery and On External tabs are the same. Turn off backlight: [...]

7 - 9 Encryption Encr yption giv es you the option of encrypting files pl aced on storage cards so that those files cannot be read by an y other device . Error Reporting Error Repor ting giv es you the option of enab ling or disabling the error repor ting function of Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5. External GPS Exter nal GPS determines which por t a[...]

7 - 10 Managed Programs Managed Programs are a list of prog rams that are managed if enrolled to enter prise domain. Managed Programs is the client-side that w or ks with the serv er product System Center Mobile De vice Manager (MDM). MDM consists of MDM Gatew ay Server and on e or more computers that run MDM De vice Man- agement Ser v er ; MDM Enr[...]

7 - 11 Po w e r P ow er system settings contains four tabs: Battery , Advanced, CPU P ower Setting, and W akeup Source . Ta p > Settings > System > P ower . Storage Card —Y ou can install one memor y card in Dolphin ter minals (see Installing Memory Cards on page 3-9) . If a storage card is installed in the terminal, you can see capacity[...]

7 - 12 Note: When the terminal “powers off”, it enters Suspend Mode , see page 3-16 for additional information. Regional Settings Regional Settings enables y ou to customize the appe arance and f ormatting to your geogr aphic region. Specifically , y ou can customize numbers (i.e., n umber of decimal places allowed), currency (i.e .,using the $[...]

7 - 13 Remove Pr ograms Remov e Programs enab les you to remov e programs installed on the terminal. Any progr am (usually CAB or DLL files) stored in the HoneywellA utoinstall f older on the storage card re-installs after a software upgrade or a f actor y reset. If a progr am is manually remov ed using the Remove Pr ograms application, the prog[...]

7 - 14 Screen The Screen system setting contains three scr eens: General, Clear T ype, and T ext Siz e. General Screen Orientation The General screen enab les you to set the dynamic screen rotation. Three choices of screen orientation are suppor ted: P or trait, Landscape (right-handed), and Landscape (left- handed). Align Screen The General T ab a[...]

7 - 15 T ask Mana ger The T ask Manager provides inf or mation about applicat ions and processes running on your mobile com- puter . Y ou can use the T ask Manager to monitor the me mory and CPU usage of specific applications and processes. Chec k the T a sk Manager when y ou are receiving out of memor y errors or when the mobile computer is runnin[...]

7 - 16 Using the T ask Manager Applications T o vie w the status of the programs running on your mobile computer , tap the Menu button at the bottom of the screen, then tap View > Applications . F rom the application list, you can: • Tap and hold on an application, then tap Switch To on the pop-up menu. • Tap and hold on an application, then[...]

8 - 1 8 Comm unication Connecting the Dolphin 6500-USB Comm unication Cable To facilitate USB communication between the Dolp hin terminal and the host workstation, you may connect your unit to a host by using either the supplied power cable or by using the optional Dolphin 6500- USB Communication Cable. If you use the Communication Cable, slide the[...]

8 - 2 2. Select the USB charging option (100mA or 500mA). If you do not disconnect the cable, the option will be grayed out. 3. Re-connect the cable.[...]

8 - 3 Connections Menu The Connections system setting provides access to the terminal’ s v ar ious wireless communication options. Note: All server-assigned IP addresses use Dy namic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Icon Tapping this icon… Connections Opens Microsoft’ s connections manager . Dolphin Wireless Manager Manages the wireless ra[...]

8 - 4 Connections Manager Microsoft’ s Connections Manager sets up multiple netw ork connections to Inter net Ser vice Pro viders (ISPs) via e xter nal modem. Do NOT enter connection parameters in the Connections Manager if: • you are using one of the on-board wireless radios to connect to a network. The Dolphin terminal uses the settings from [...]

8 - 5 • Modem • Virtual Private Network (VPN) • Proxy server connection Note: If you are connected to your ISP or private net work during synchronization, the terminal should download the proper proxy settings during synchronization with the work station. If these settings are not on your workstation or need to be changed, ask y our ISP or ne[...]

8 - 6 Dolphin Wireless Manager The Dolphin Wireless Manager provides a centr alized interf ace that enables and disab les all the on- board radios . Each radio has its own configuratio n prog ram. The Dolphin Wireless Manager also pro- vides shor tcuts to the configuration utilities f or each radio . Ta p on the Home screen to access the Dolphin Wi[...]

8 - 7 Dolphin Wireless Manager Window Enabling the Radios 1. T ap on the Home screen to access the Dolphin Wireless Manager . 2. Tap anywhere inside the rectangle of the radio you want to enable. 3. The radio begins activating. 4. When the radio is activated (i.e., transmitting a signal), the OFF button changes to ON . Note: If applicable, informat[...]

8 - 8 Accessing Radio Configuration Utilities Each radio has its o wn configuration utility that y ou can access by tapping Menu on the tile bar . Netw ork Cards The Network Cards screen allows y ou to set and configure the type of Networ k Adapter the Netw or k card in the ter minal uses . Y ou can modify the adapte r settings (e.g., Name Ser v er[...]

8 - 9 Connecting and Synchr onizing the T erminal and W orkstation T o synchronize data between the terminal and the wo rkstation, ActiveSync (v ersion 4.5 or higher) or Windows Mobile De vice Center must be installed and configured f or the appropr iate comm unication type on the host workstation (Windows-based PC) and the Dolphin terminal. Dolphi[...]

8 - 10 Setting Up the Host W orkstation T o synchronize data between the terminal and the wo rkstation, ActiveSync (v4.5 or higher) or Windows Mobile Device Center must be configured for same communication type on both the host workstation and the Dolphin terminal. Activ eSync V er ify that Activ eSync is configured to use the appropriate communica[...]

8 - 11 Installing Additional Software Dolphin ter minals ship with the oper ating system, radio dr iv ers, and custom Hone ywell software already installed. These are the def ault programs that instal l when y our ter minal first boots up . Y ou can install additional software prog rams to the ter minal provided that the f ollowing par ameters are [...]

8 - 12 a. Open ActiveSync and click Explore, or b. Open Windows Mobile Device Center and click File Management 2. On the workstation, navigate to th e workstation folder containing th e program file(s). Copy and paste the file(s) into the Program Files folder on the terminal. • If you want the program to be part of the Autoinst all that occurs af[...]

8 - 13 2. Select the program version that matc hes your Dolphin terminal and processor. 3. Read any installation instructions, Read Me file s, or documentation that comes with the program. Many programs provide special installation instructions. 4. Download the program to the terminal directly from the Internet. You would normally store the program[...]

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9 - 1 9 W orking with the Bluetooth Radio Enabling the Bluetooth Radio Y ou enable the Bluetooth radio in the Dolphin Wireless Manager (see page 8-6). 1. T ap on the Home screen to access the Dolphin Wireless Manager . 2. Tap anywhere inside the Bluetooth rectangle and Bluetooth begins activating. 3. When the radio is activated (i.e., transmitting [...]

9 - 2 P airing and T rusted Devices The ter minal does support pair ing. P airing happens du r ing general connection setup . P aired de vices are "trusted" devices . This means that there is unrestr ic ted access to all services (including ser vices that require authorization and authentication). A connection can e xclude pair ing. A de [...]

9 - 3 4. Select a device from the list and tap Next . 5. You are prompted to enter a passcode. • If the device has a specific passcode, enter it in the Passcode field and tap Next . When attempting to connect to a printer or head set with Bluetooth capabilities, the passcode may default to either 1111 or 0000. If there is no def ault, consult the[...]

9 - 4 8. When the connection is complete, a list of matchi ng and supported services on the device appears. Only the services that are mutually supported on both devices appear in the Partnership Settings window. 9. Select the services you want to use and tap Save . The services on the new devices have to be sele cted or the pairing won’t include[...]

9 - 5 4. The Bluetooth radio begins searching for devices. 5. Tap the device to begin sending the selected file. 6. While trying to connect, the selected device reads “Pending”. 7. When the file is being transferred, the selected device reads “Sending”. When a Bluetooth de vice is first f ound, it appears as an Unknown de vice; the icon ind[...]

9 - 6 Making the T erminal Discoverab le By def ault, the Dolphin ter minal is not discov erab le, which means that the terminal will not be found b y other Bluetooth de vices. T o make the terminal discover able, tap Mode on the Horizontal scroll. Select Make this device visib le to other devices and tap OK .[...]

10 - 1 10 Dolphin HomeBase/eBase De vice Overview Note: The information in this chapter applies to both the Dolphin HomeBase and Dolphin eBase devices unless otherwise indicated. As the hub of your Dolphin 6500 system, the Dolp hin HomeBase charging and communication cradle supports full-speed USB 1.1 and RS-232 communicati on with a workstation. T[...]

10 - 2 Fr ont P anel Terminal Well Place the Dolphin terminal in the terminal well to communicate with a host device, power the terminal, and charge the terminal’s battery. Make sure that the device is securely seated. Rubber Feet The bottom panel has four rubber feet to stabilize the unit on a flat surface. You can set the base on a dry, stable [...]

10 - 3 Bac k P anel DC Power Jack Connect the power cable to this power jack; see Powering the Dolphin HomeBase Device on page 10-4. USB Port The USB port is full-speed (v1.1). Using the USB cable, you can connect the base to a USB- compliant device to facilitate USB communi cation to and from the terminal. USB communication occurs through Microsof[...]

10 - 4 P owering the Dolphin HomeBase De vice The terminal requires 5 volts DC input for communica tion and battery charging; the power adapter on the power cable converts the voltage from the power sour ce to 5 volts DC. Only power adapter cables from Honeywell convert the voltage appropriately. The same power cable that ships wi th each terminal [...]

10 - 5 The following illustration shows how to install the ferrite on the cable. It should be placed approximately 1.57 inches (40mm) from the RJ45 plug. The ca ble should be looped aro und the core, as shown. Charging the Main Battery The base powers the terminal and fully charges its main battery pack in an average of 5 1/2 hours for a fully depl[...]

10 - 6 Charging a Spare Battery The base can also charge a second battery while th e terminal is positioned in the base. The second battery can be inserted in the battery charging well in back of the terminal connection. Place the battery in the well with the label facing up and toward the back of the unit. Angle the battery as shown. Once the conn[...]

10 - 7 T echnical Specifications Structural Dimensions 5.3 in. high X 4.5 in. wide X 3.1 in. deep (13.5 cm. X 11.4 cm. X 7.9 cm.) We ig h t Dolphin HomeBase - 11.0 oz. (313g) Dolphin eBase - 11.3 oz (320g) Material P olycarbonate Color Black En vironmental Operating T emperature 14° to 122°F (-10° to +50°C) Storage T emperature -4° to 158°F ([...]

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11 - 1 11 Dolphin QuadChar ger Device Overview The Dolphin QuadCharger device is a four-slot charging station that charges up to four Li-ion battery packs in an average of 5 1/2 hours for a fully depleted battery. It takes less time if the battery has some charge. For more details about charging, see Battery Charging on page 11-2. We recommend use [...]

11 - 2 Power Supply Connector Use this connector to attach the pow er supply to the charger. The un iversal power supply accepts input voltages between 90–265 volts. Battery Charging Charging Process This charger charges Dolphin 6500 Li-Ion 3300mAh pack s in an average of 5 1/2 hours for a fully depleted battery. It takes less time if the battery[...]

11 - 3 3. When the Status LED turns green, the ba ttery in the slot has completed charging. Recommendations f or Storing Batteries To maintain top performance from batte ries, follow these storage guidelines: • Avoid storing batteries outside of the specified tem perature range of -4 to 104°F (-20 to 40°C) or in extremely high humidity. • For[...]

11 - 4 T echnical Specifications Structural Dimensions 7.3 in. long X 3.7 in. wide X 2.4 in. high (18.5 cm. X 9.4 cm. X 6.1 cm.) We ig h t 11.5 oz. (325g) Material Case: P olycarbonate Color : Blac k Capacity Suppor ts up to f our Li-Ion batter y packs En vironmental Operating T emperature 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) Storage T emperature -4° to [...]

12 - 1 12 Dolphin 6500 Net Base Device Overview The Net Base enables up to f our Dolphin 6500 mobi le computers to communicate with a host de vice ov er an Ether net network. In addition, the Net Base provides a second RJ45 Ethernet por t f or connec- tion to an additional de vice such as a pr inter , w or kstation, eBase , or another Net Base. We [...]

12 - 2 P ar ts and Functions Front P anel Terminal Wells The Net Base contains four terminal wells. Ea ch well has its own dedicated Power/Dock LED and COMM LED indicator. Place the Dolphin terminal in any one of the four wells to communicate with a host device, power the terminal, and charge the installed battery pack. The Net Base completely char[...]

12 - 3 Back P anel DC Power Jack Use the power cable from Honeywell that comes with the Net Base to supply power to this power jack. For more information, see Power on page 12-4. RJ45 Ethernet Ports The Net Base contains two RJ45 Ethernet ports. You can connect the Net Base to an Ethernet- compliant device to facilitate Ethernet communica tion to a[...]

12 - 4 Bottom P anel F or details on how to mount the Net Base, see Mounting the Net Base on page 12-6. Po w e r The ter minal requires 12 V olts DC input f or commun ications and batter y charging; the po wer adapter on the pow er cab le conv er ts the vo ltage from the pow er source to 12 v olts DC . Only the Honeyw ell 12V/ 8.5A pow er supply pr[...]

12 - 5 Charging the Main Battery The base provides po wer to the Dolphin ter minals and allo ws the charging of the main batteries in th e ter minals. The main battery of each ter minal charges in 4 hours f or the standard 3.7V batter y or 6 hours f or the extended 3.7V battery . The intelligent batter y charging system incor porated into all Dolph[...]

12 - 6 3. Plug the Ethernet cable into the network. 4. Insert the Dolphin into one of the terminal wells. The DOCK LED for the well changes from red to green and the connection icon on the Dolphin’s title bar changes from to . 5. By default, the DHCP server assigns a unique IP address to each of the Dolphin terminals docked in the Net Base. This [...]

12 - 7 Bottom P anel Desk Mounting The DIN Rail (7.5 X 35 mm) slot on the bottom pane l enables secure mounting on a horizontal surf ace. Hardware Required • 3/16 in. dia x 5/8 in. long pan head screw • 1/2 in. OD x 7/32 in. ID x 3/64 in. thick • 3/16 in. dia nut Installing the DIN Rail 1. Slide the DIN Rail into the DIN Rail slot on the bott[...]

12 - 8 3. Then, using the appropriate nuts and bolts, secure the DIN Rail to a stable, flat horizontal surface. W all Mounting The optional wall mount br ack et enables secure mounti ng of the base on a v er tical surf ace. The wall mount brac ket can be used in conjunction with the DI N rail b ut does not require the DIN Rail for use . Hardware (P[...]

12 - 9 2. Slide the bolt through the wall bra cket, and thread the toggle nut onto the bolt. 3. Press the ends of the toggle nut toget her, and insert the bolt/nut into the pilot hole until the nut clears inside wall surface. The toggle nut should spring open preventing the screw from being removed. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each of the remaining[...]

12 - 10 3. Slide the washer onto the screw and tighten the nut to secure the assembly. 4. Remove the rubber feet on the bottom of the Net Base. 5. Slide the base onto the DIN Rail using the slot on the bottom of the base. W all Bracket, Qty . 1 DIN Rail, Qty . 1 W asher , Qty . 1 Nut, Qty . 1 Screw , Qty . 2 W asher , Qty . 1 Nut, Qty . 1 W all Bra[...]

13 - 1 13 Dolphin 6500 Slide-On Handle Overview The optional slide-on handle provides a productivity-enhancing solution for applications that require high volume scanning, such as inventory management and stock replenishment. Removing the Hand Strap Prior to installing the Dolphin 6500 handle on the terminal, you must remove the hand strap. 1. Rele[...]

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