Hand Held Products 7600 manual

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Disclaimer Hand Held Products, Inc. (“Hand Held Pr oducts”) reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document with out prior notice, and the reader should in all cases consult Hand Held Products to determine whether any such changes have been made. The information in this pu blication does not[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 iii Chapter 1 - Agency Approvals Label Locations ... ................................................................................................................................ 1-1 Regulatory and Safety Approvals for all Dolphin Terminals ...........................................................[...]

iv Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide 29-Key Numeric Keyboa rd ........................................................................................................ ......... 4-4 Navigation Keys ......... ....................................................................................................... ............ 4-4 Hardware [...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 v Mounting the Dolphin Ho meBase .................................................................................................. ..... 8-5 Bottom Panel Dimensions ........................................................................................................ ........... 8-6 Dolphin HomeBase[...]

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Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 1 - 1 1 Agency Appro vals Label Locations Dolphin 7600 mobile computers meet or exce ed the requirements of all applicable standards organizations for safe operation. However, as with any electrical equipment, the best way to ensure safe operati on is to operate them according to the agency guidelines [...]

1 - 2 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Regulatory and Safety Approvals for all Dolphin T erminals The CE Mark on the product indicates that the system has been tested to and co nforms 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 furth[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 1 - 3 FCC Compliance Dolphin Batch terminals comply with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this de vice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) th is device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera[...]

1 - 4 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide RF , Regulatory , and Safety Agency Approvals—802.1 1b/g and/or Bluetooth R&TTE Compliance S tatement—802.1 1b/g and/or Bluetooth Dolphin RF terminals are in conformity with all essential requ irements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). This equipment has been assessed to the followi[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 1 - 5 The crossed out wheeled bin symbol informs you that the product should not be di sposed of along with municipal waste and invites you to use the appropriate separa te take-back systems for product disposal. If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recy cling systems, please cont[...]

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Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 2 - 1 2 Getting Star ted Out of the Box Verify that your carton contains the following items: • Dolphin 7600 mobile computer (the terminal) • Main battery pack (3.7v, Li-ion) • AC power supply • Localized plug adapters •U s e r C D Note: Be sure to keep the original pa ckaging in case you nee[...]

2 - 2 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Step 3. Boot the Terminal W indows CE The terminal begins booting as so on 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 Desktop (see page 2-2) appears and t he terminal is ready for use. W indows Mobile The te[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 2 - 3 Icons in the Command Bar The Command Bar (see page 2-2) contains a number of icons that indicate the status of various functions on the terminal. Using the S tylus The terminal comes with a stylus inserted into the Stylus Slot (see page 3-10), Use this stylus (o r your finger) to select or enter [...]

2 - 4 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Pop-Up Menus With pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an action for an item. 1. Tap and hold the stylus on the it em name. The pop-up menu appears. 2. Lift the stylus, and tap the action you want to perform. The contents of pop-up menus change ac cording to the program you’re in. Using W indow[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 3 - 1 3 T erminal Hardw are Over view The Dolphin 7600 includes a number of standard terminal configur ations as well as charging an d communication peripherals and accessories to maximize the effici ency of your application setting. S tandard T erminal Configurations There are two standard Dolphin 760[...]

3 - 2 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Front Panel Features Decode and Scan LEDs The Scan LED lights red when you press th e Scan trigger in scanning applications. The Decode LED lights green when a scan ned bar code is successfully decoded. Both LEDs are user-programmable. Hardware Application Buttons These hardware buttons appear on[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 3 - 3 Display Backlight The touch screen display has a bac klight that is programmed to tu rn off after a specified period of time that the device is idl e. To change the default ti meout parameters, tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display > Backlight tab. To adjust the intensity of [...]

3 - 4 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Using Screen Protectors Hand Held Products defines proper use of the terminal touch panel display as using a screen protector and proper stylus. Screen protectors maintain the ongoin g integrity (i.e., prevent scratching) of the touch panel, which is why their use is recommended for applications [...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 3 - 5 3. Carefully apply the flat edge of your plastic card to the upp er right corner of the touch pan el. Catch the edge of the screen protector and pull it up and away from the touch panel. 4. Wipe the screen with a clean , non-abrasive, lint-free cloth. Note: Use ionized air, if available, to blow [...]

3 - 6 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Installing Y our Screen Protector When installing a new screen protector, use a flat plastic card (such as a credit ca rd) to apply the screen protector smoothly and remove any air bubbles. Note: If you have one, you can also use the smal l plastic squeegees designed for touch panels. 1. Press th[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 3 - 7 4. Align the exposed edge of th e 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 it smooth out as you pull[...]

3 - 8 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide 6. Pull smoothly and evenly from left to right until the screen protector is appli ed. Press gently but firmly. 7. Use the card as necessary to smoot h out any air pockets or bumps after application. Press gently but firmly. 8. Press the Backlight key to wake the terminal and ch eck the touch pan[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 3 - 9 11. Clean the surface of the screen protector with a clean, non-abrasive, lint-free cloth. 12. Press the Backlight key to wake the terminal again. 13. For maximum performance, recalibrate the screen. Tap Start > Control Panel > double-tap Stylus > Calibration tab. 14. Tap Recalibrate and[...]

3 - 10 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Back Panel Features Accessory Attachment This button can be used with various accessories; see Using the Accessory Attachment on page 3-15. Finger Saddle This is a slightly depressed and angled area of the back panel that is designed to cradle or “saddle” your pointer finger while holding th[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 3 - 11 Side Panel Features Note: This graphic shows the left si de of the Dolphin 7600 terminal. DC Power Jack The DC power jack receives external pow er from the Dolphin power cable that comes in the box with the terminal. When connected to the Dolphin Power Cable, the terminal is powered and the main[...]

3 - 12 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide T op Panel Features *Pull the plastic tab to remove the plas tic film cover over the image engine win dow before activating the image engine. Access Door For more memory, you can install optional memory cards by removing this door. For details, see Installing Memory Cards on page 3-12. When clos[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 3 - 13 4. When the access door is open, s lide the SD card into the appropriate slot until it clicks into place. SD cards must be inserted with the label si de facing forward (toward the touch screen). Note: To remove an installed SD card while the access door is open, tap on the edge lightly to unlock[...]

3 - 14 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Bottom Panel Features Hand Strap Slot There is an adjustable, elastic hand strap available for pu rchase with the Dolphin 7600 terminal. When installing the hand strap, you loop the elastic strip th rough this slot. Fo r instructions, see Attaching the Hand Strap on page 3-15. I/O Connector The [...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 3 - 15 Using the Accessory Attachment The accessory attachment is a standar d tab designed to fit universal acce ssories available for most cell phones. Attaching a Belt Clip The accessory attachment on the back panel fits universal swivel clips design ed for belts or even pedestal mounts (not availabl[...]

3 - 16 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Dolphin 7600 Peripherals The following items are sold se parately and enhance your Dolphi n 7600 terminal’s capabilities. Dolphin HomeBase ™ The Dolphin HomeBase charging and communi cation cradle supports USB communication , enabling your terminal to interface with the majority of PC-based [...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 3 - 17 Battery Power The Dolphin 7600 features intelligent battery technology with two types of battery power: • The main battery pack on the back panel (see Main Battery Pack on page 3-17) • The backup battery located inside the terminal (see Internal Backup Battery on page 3-19) Both batteries wo[...]

3 - 18 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Managing Main Battery Power Data and files saved on the Dolphi n terminal may be stored in RAM memory; ther efore, maintain a continuous power supply to the terminal to help prevent data loss. When you remove a battery pack, insert another charged bat tery pack in the Dolphin. If the main batter[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 3 - 19 Internal Backup Battery Located inside the terminal, the backup battery is a 2.4V nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery. The internal backup battery preven ts the terminal from being rese t when you remove the main batte ry pack. This battery retains RAM data and allows the real-time clock to rema[...]

3 - 20 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Resetting the T erminal There are two ways to reset the Dolphin terminal: a soft reset and a hard reset. Soft Reset (W arm Boot) A soft reset re-boots the dev ice without losing RAM data. You would perform a soft reset 1) when the terminal fails to respond, 2) after installing software applicati[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 3 - 21 Changing the Memory Allocation You can adjust file storage vs. prog ram memory in System Properties. 1. Tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > Memory tab. 2. Move the slider to adjust the memory allocation and tap OK . The changes take effect immediately. Format IPSM “IPSM” stands f[...]

3 - 22 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Dolphin 7600 T erminal T echnical Specifications Operating System Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 Development En vironment SDK f or C/C++, C# and Visual Basi c de velopers f or Windows CE 5.0 (Requires Visual Studio 2005 Pr of essional Editions or higher) Supported Software P owerNet™ T erminal Emula[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 3 - 23 Construction High impact resistant PC/ABS housings Magnesium allo y inter nal chassi s with component shock mounts Structural 4 ft. (1.2m) multiple drops to concrete, all axis , across operating temperature range ESD Air: +/- 12k Vdc Direct: +/- 8k Vdc En vironmental IP54 rating Dimensions 7 in.[...]

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Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 4 - 1 4 Using the K eyboards Overview There are two keyboard options: a 29-key keyboard and the 38-key keyboard. The buttons are recessed under the overlay for maximum durability and the panel is ba cklit for maximum viewability in various lighting conditions. Suspend/Resume Both keyboards provide mult[...]

4 - 2 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Function Keys Function keys appear on both keyb oards and perform specific functions. Modifier Keys Modifier keys modify the next key pressed to perform functions or ty pe special characters. For modifier key combinations on the 29-key keyboard: • See 29-Key Blue Key Combin ations (Alpha Mode) [...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 4 - 3 Alpha/Numeric Indicator The command bar on the screen features an icon that indicates the alpha/numeric status of the keyboard. This icon changes when the keyboard status changes. Icon Keyboar d Status The ke yboard is in lowercase alpha mode only f or the ne xt key pressed. The ke yboard rev er [...]

4 - 4 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide 29-Key Numeric Keyboard Navigation Keys Located in the center of each keyboard fo r easy access with either hand , the navigation keys enable you to move the cursor through application screens. Ke y Description Mov e the cursor up one row or line. Mov e the cursor do wn one ro w or line . Vo l u [...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 4 - 5 Hardware Application Buttons These four buttons are programmed to launch software applications from the Desktop. To customize these settings, tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > double-tap Buttons . Buttons Column Matching Hardware Button P1—P4 Buttons P1—P4 marked on the overlay.[...]

4 - 6 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide T oggling Between Alpha and Numeric Modes The 29-key keyboard defaults to numeric mode, which means that the keyboard boots up to numeric mode after each hard reset. Numeric mode is when you type numbers wi th the number keys. Alpha mode is when you type letter s or characters with the number key[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 4 - 7 29-Key Blue Key Combinations (Alpha Mode) Tap the Blue modifier key to switch to alpha mode for the next key pressed. Double-tap the Blue modifier key to switch to alpha mode permanently. Functions If the keyboard is in numeric mode, tap the Blue key once to achieve the following: 29-Key Shift Fu[...]

4 - 8 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide 29-Key Red Key Combinations Special Characters Functions Ke y Combination Character Red + Left Arro w - Red + Right Arro w + Red + BKSP * Red + SP # Red + . , Red + P1 / Red + P2 = Red + P3 ; Red + P4 Ke y Combination Function Red + ESC (hold) Soft reset (warm boot) Red + T AB (hold) Hard reset[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 4 - 9 38-Key Alpha Keyboard T oggling Between Alpha and Numeric Modes The 38-key keyboard defaults to lowercase alpha mode, which means that the keyboar d boots up to lowercase alpha mode after each hard reset. Numeric mode is when you type numbers wi th the number keys. Alpha mode is when you type let[...]

4 - 10 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide 38-Key Red Key Combinations Ke y Combination Function Red + Down Arr ow P1 Red + Up Arro w P2 Red + Left Arro w P3 Red + Right Arro w P4 Red + Left Side Button P5 Red + Right Side Button P6 Red + ESC (hold) Soft reset (war m boot) Red + T AB (hold) Hard reset (cold boot) Red + A F1 Red + F F2 Re[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 4 - 11 38-Key NUM Lock Mode • To switch to numeric mode for the ne xt key pressed, tap the NUM key once. • To lock into numeric mode, double-tap the NUM key. • If locked in numeric mode, double-tap NUM ke y again to switch back to alpha mode. Numbers Special Characters Special Functions Ke y Char[...]

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Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 5 - 1 Using the Image Engine Overview The Dolphin 7600 terminal houses a compact image engine using Adaptus ™ Imaging Technology that instantly reads all popular 1D and 2D bar codes and supports omni-dir ectional aiming and decodi ng. The image engine can also capture digital images, such as signatur[...]

5 - 2 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Supported Bar Code Symbologies The Dolphin 7600 image engines suppor t the following 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 In[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 5 - 3 Activating the Engine When a scanning application is open, press the Scan key to activate the image engine. You can also press one of the side buttons (see Side Button on page 3-11) , which are programmed to ac tivate the image engine in a scanning application by default. Using Demos Dolphin Demo[...]

5 - 4 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Sample Bar Codes You can use the following ba r codes to verify decoding: Omni-Directional Scanning Positions 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 should be centered hor izontally across [...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 5 - 5 Capturing Images The image-capture process is an intuitive, split-second operation for experienced user s. By following basic guidelines, however , new users can easily develop their own techni que and, with practice, qui ckly learn to adapt to diff erent application environmen ts. Image Preview [...]

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Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 6 - 1 Communication Options Dolphin terminals offer several communic ation options including Microsoft ActiveSync, infrared, and wireless radios. I/O Connector (Wired Communication) The mechanical connecto r on the bottom panel (see I/O Connector on page 3-14) connects the terminal to various Dolphin c[...]

6 - 2 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Connecting the USB Cable Connect the USB cable to the I/O connector to facilitate USB co mmunication between the Dolphin device and host workstation. *This is a communication-only cable until yo u plug the power cable into the power port. Connecting the Power Cable The power port on the back end [...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 6 - 3 ActiveSync Communication To synchronize, ActiveSync 4.1 or higher must be installed and configured for the ap propriate communication type on the host workstation and the Dolphin terminal. Dolphin terminals ship with ActiveSync already inst alled. Therefore, if ActiveSync is alr eady installed on[...]

6 - 4 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Setting Up the Dolphin T erminal The Dolphin terminal defaults to USB co mmunication out of the box. To verify and/or change the default setting, tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > PC Connections .) Tap Change Connection to change the current settings. Connection Options Select this [...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 6 - 5 The Mobile Device folder opens in Windows Explorer. The Dolphin terminal is now treated as a mass storage device, and transferring files is as simple as dragging and dropping or copying and pasting as you would for moving files between folders on your hard drive. Adding Programs via ActiveSync Wh[...]

6 - 6 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide W ireless Radios There are two radio options : 802.11b/g and Bluetooth. 1. 802.11b/g : see WLAN (802.11b/g Radio) on page 6-6. 2. Bluetooth : see Bluetooth Manager on page 7-1. Connecting the T erminal to a W ireless Network You connect the terminal to a wi reless network through the on-boar d ra[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 6 - 7 Adding Programs From the Internet When you have established a network connection (whether via modem or wireless radio), you can access the Internet and download additional software programs. When selecting programs , verify that the program and v ersion of the program are designed f or Windows CE[...]

6 - 8 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Infrared Communication The BT Service tab beams files and data be tween the terminal and other devices equipped via the Ir DA port. The maximum data transfer speed is 115 Kbps. IrDA Port Location T ransferring Files and Information Note: We recommend disabling the Bluetooth radio before transferr[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 6 - 9 6. Select a device in the list and tap Tap to Send . 7. As the file gets ready to send, th e button at the bottom reads “Pending…” 8. While the file is transmitti ng, the button at the bottom r eads “Sending…” and the command bar displays the percentage sent. 9. When the file is sent,[...]

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Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 7 - 1 Bluetooth Manager Overview Each Dolphin 7600 contains a Bluetooth radio whose driver installs each time the device boots up. Enabling the Bluetooth Radio Single-tap the Bluetooth ic on in the command bar or Tap Start > Programs > Bluetooth Manager and tap the ON button to activate the Bluet[...]

7 - 2 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Setting T ab BT Service T ab You scan for other Bluetooth dev ices on the BT Service tab. Field Description Pow e r This setting enables and disab les the radio . BT Device ID Address The MA C address from the radio driver . Name The first time you open the Blueto oth manager , the default name o[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 7 - 3 Serial Port T ab On the Serial Port tab, you can register virtual COM server ports used by the Dolphin terminal to host its Bluetooth services. You can also register client ports used by the Dolphin terminal to access the Bluetooth services of other devices. Field Description Registered Bluetooth[...]

7 - 4 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Connecting to Bluetooth Printers To connect to a Bluetooth printer, you need to register that printer as a new client port on the Serial Port tab. 1. In the Bluetooth Manager, tap the Serial Port tab and tap Register New Client Port . 2. The terminal automatically scans for devices in range and d[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 7 - 5 5. Select Serial Printer and tap OK . 6. Select COM from the COM Prefix drop-down list. 7. Select the appropriate COM port number from the COM Index drop-down list.[...]

7 - 6 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide 8. Tap OK . When you have successfully connected, a Registered O.K. dialog box appears. 9. On the Serial Port tab, verify that the COM port is connected to the printer. (The MAC address of the prin ter will appear in the Server Addr column.)[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 7 - 7 Connecting to Other Bluetooth Devices 1. Power on the Bluetooth radio and tap the BT Service Tab . 2. Tap Scan Device Services , then Scan Device on the Scan Device window. The Blue tooth Manager scans for Bluetooth devices and services in range and disp lays them on the Scan Device Window. Note:[...]

7 - 8 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide 7. On the Scan Device window, double- tap on the same service and select Active on the popup menu. The service must be active to use as a wireless connection. 8. The service will now appear with a checkmark to indicate that it’s an active connection . Note: For more information about the popup [...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 7 - 9 Popup Menu Double-tap on a found device and a popup menu appears that enables you to conne ct to that device and use the service. Menu Item Description T rusted &/or Untrusted Changes the f ound device to a trusted or untrusted device. Untrusted devices Appear with a icon. T rusted devices Ap[...]

7 - 10 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Bluetooth ActiveSync 1. On the BT Service tab, tap Scan Device Service and retrieve a device with ActiveSync services . 2. You need to activate the service. Double-tap on the service and select Trusted , then Active on the popup menu. Note: You may need to authenticate the con nection by enterin[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 8 - 1 8 Dolphin HomeBase Overview As the hub of your Dolphin 7600 system, the Dolphin HomeBase chargi ng and communication cradle supports full-speed USB 1.1 communication with a workstation. You can also purchase a serial RS-232 Dolphin HomeBase. Battery Charging The HomeBase completes a full charge o[...]

8 - 2 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Front Panel Terminal Well Place the Dolphin terminal in this well to communicate with a host device, pow er the terminal, and charge its battery. Dock LED Turns solid green when the Dolphin termin al is properly seated in a powered HomeBase. When this light is on, the terminal is connected to the[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 8 - 3 Back Panel Pivot Connector This pivoting connector swivels 90 degree s. The default position is horizontal , with the connectors facing straight out the back panel. The pivot connector st ops in both the horizontal and vertic al positions, with the connectors facing out the bottom panel. DC Power[...]

8 - 4 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Charging the Main Battery The HomeBase powers the terminal and fully charges its main battery pack in less than four hours. As battery packs charge, the charging ci rcuitry follows the two-step charging process (CC-CV) that is recommended for Li-Ion batteries. The process monitors changes in temp[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 8 - 5 Mounting the Dolphin HomeBase If you want to mount the HomeBase to a vert ical surface, be sure to provide enough wo rkspace with good lighting for the user to view and operate the Dolp hin terminal while it is seated in the HomeBase. Back Panel Dimensions Mounting Guidelines 1. Before you begin,[...]

8 - 6 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Bottom Panel Dimensions Note: The pivot connector should be facing straight out the botto m panel (as shown) when mountin g the HomeBase to a vertical surface. 3 .7 3 in. ( 9 4. 88 mm.) .55 in. (14.07 mm.) .67 in. (16. 9 7 mm.)[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 8 - 7 Dolphin HomeBase T echnical Specifications Structural Dimensions 4 in. high X 4.4 in. wide X 3.7 in. deep (10.2 cm. X 11.2 cm. X 9.4 cm.) W eight 11.2 oz. (318g) Material P olycarbonate ABS blend Color Gra y Mounting T wo ke yholes on the back panel f or wall-mounting Capacity One Dolphin termina[...]

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Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 9 - 1 9 Dolphin QuadCharger Overview The Dolphin QuadCharger is a four-slot charging station that charges up to four Li-ion battery packs—both 2200mAh and 3240mAh—in four hours. For mo re details about charging, see Battery Charging on page 9-3. Use only the peripherals, power cables, an d power ad[...]

9 - 2 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Back Panel Power Supply Connector Use this connector to atta ch the power supply to the QuadCharger. The universal power supply accepts input voltages between 90-265 volts. Power Switch Toggle the power switch to tu rn the QuadCharger on and off. Supplying Power to the QuadCharger Use the power a[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 9 - 3 Battery Charging Inserting and Removing Battery Packs To insert a battery pack, place the end of the battery without the lock ing tab into the bottom of th e charging pocket and snap the battery into place wi th a hinging motion. To remove a battery pack, push the locking tab down and pull the ba[...]

9 - 4 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Mounting the QuadCharger The QuadCharger should be mounted on a dry, stable surface such as a desktop or work bench, or a flat, vertical surface such as a wall. Mounting Location When choosing a location for the QuadCharger: • Keep in mind that the mounting location must allow users easy access[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 9 - 5 T roubleshooting If you encounter problems with the QuadCharge r, refer to chart below for possible solu tions. If problems persist, please contac t Technical Assistance (see page 11-2). Prob lem Issue The Status LED does not come on when I inser t a battery pack into a slot. Chec k the power con[...]

9 - 6 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Dolphin QuadCharger T echnical Specifications Structural Dimensions 11 in. long X 4.8 in. wide X 1.5 in. high (27.9 cm. X 12.2 cm. X 3.8 cm.) W eight 15.1 oz. (428g) Material Case: P olycarbonate ABS blend Color : Gray Mounting Use DIN rail slide to mount to a desktop or w all; see DIN Rail Dimen[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 10 - 1 10 Dolphin Mobile Mount Overview The Dolphin Mobile Mount provides ea sy and secure access to the Dolphi n terminal in mob ile environments. Use only the peripherals, power cables, and power adapters from Hand Held Products. Use of pe ripherals, cables, or power adapters not sold/manufactured by[...]

10 - 2 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide 2. The latch at the top should grip the back of the image engine window slot. Image Engine Window Latch[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 10 - 3 Mounting The Dolphin Mobile Mount ships with a stan dard RAM mount (101B). You atta ch one ball joint that you attach to the back panel of the mount (with the fasteners provided).[...]

10 - 4 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Then, you attach the re st of the RAM mount. Then, affix the RAM mount to a stable surface.[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 11 - 1 Product Service and Repair Hand Held Products provides service for al l its products through service centers through out the world. To obtain warranty or no n- warranty service, return the unit to Hand Held Products (postage paid) with a copy of the dated purchase record attached. Contact the ap[...]

11 - 2 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide T echnical Assist ance If you need assistance installing or troubleshooting, please call your Distributor or the nearest Hand Held Products technical support office: North America/Canada Telephone: (800) 782-4263 Fax number: (315) 554-6705 E-mail: natechsupport@handheld.com Latin America Telepho[...]

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 11 - 3 Limited W arranty Hand Held Products, Inc. ("Hand Held Prod ucts") warrants its products to be free from defects in material s and workmanship and to conform to Hand Held Products’ publishe d specifications applicable to the products purchased at the time of shipment. This warranty d[...]

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