PDT 3200 Quick Reference Guide
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1. recharged in approximately 2 hours Cables Two serial cables are available RJ 45 to DB 9 DB 25 to DB 9 25 serial cable Battery Packs Two battery packs are available NiMH NiCd Power Supplies Two power supplies are available 110V 220V Holster The holster allows you to carry the PDT 3200 on your belt Softcase The softcase protects the PDT 3200 during transport Installing and Charging the Batteries The PDT 3200 uses three standard AA alkaline or rechargeable nickel cadmium NiCD or nickel metal hydride NiMH batteries The NiCD and NiMH batteries are available in battery packs which makes them very easy to replace The PDT 3200 also has a built in lithium backup battery which temporarily saves data when the main NiCD or NiMH batteries lose their charge When the NiCD or NiMH batteries require charging a battery icon appears at the top right hand corner of the display The terminal can also be programmed to emit a series of beeps to indicate low battery status When you see the Low Battery icon or hear the warning beeps turn off the terminal and recharge or replace the batteries as soon as possible The lithium backup batteries retain the data in memory until the batteries are replaced To replace the batteries 1 Power the PDT 3200 off Quick Reference 2 Detach the elastic hand strap from the back of the PDT 3200 by pulling its hook out of the holder near the base 3 Theba2. the backlight to see the display better Press the lamp key the key with the light bulb icon below the LCD display to turn the backlight on or off To save battery power the backlight shuts off automatically if you do not press a key within a certain amount of time The backlight turns back on when you press any keypad key The default time out period for the backlight shut off feature is 15 seconds See the PDT 3200 Product Reference Guide for information on changing the default time out period Using the Keyboard The PDT 3200 keypad is made up of 41 keys Used individually or in combination these keys provide equivalents to almost all the keys found on a standard keyboard See the PDT 3200 Product Reference Guide for details about the available keys OIO PgUp PgDn Home End esc 4 v9 49 EI F7 F8 F9 7 89 99 vom F4 E5 F6 4 5 C67 s F1 F2 F3 19 29 3 Gerace Dark F10 29 03 C9 amp C 9 amp LN s 9 69 63 G9 ee t 1 2 C9 696936G902 SWAP INS OME The best way to learn how the PDT 3200 s keypad works is to play with it The color coding of the keys and characters should help you The yellow Alpha key works with the yellow letters on the other keys e The blue FN 1 key works with the functions F1 F10 and Quick Reference the blue characters printed above some of the keys The black FN 2 key works with the black characters or op erations printed a
3. the operation and care of the terminal and covers the following topics Parts of the Terminal page 2 Accessories page 3 Installing and Charging the Batteries page 4 Powering the PDT 3200 On and Off page 7 Adjusting the Display page 8 Using the Keyboard page 10 Using the Integrated Scanner page 11 Setting Up for Communications page 14 Installing and Removing a PCMCIA Card page 14 Parts of the PDT 3200 Laser Warning Label Scanner Head Screw Scanner Head Lamp Key Scanner Window Keyboard ace Handstrap Left Batteries Battery Scan Trigger IE Compartment Cover Right Scan Trigger Battery Compartment Left Release Scan Switch Trigger PCMCIA Slot Cover Regulato PCMCIA Slot Label i Serial Port COM 1 Quick Reference Accessories The following accessories are available for use with the PDT 3200 terminal Cradle The CRD 3200 cradle is used to recharge the ter minal s NiCD or NiMH battery pack and provides a con nection for serial communications between the PDT 3200 and the host computer See the CRD 3200 Cradle Quick Ref erence Guide p n 70 31469 01 for more information Portable Battery Charger Instead of the cradle the Por table Battery Charger can be used to recharge the termi nal s batteries Rechargeable batteries which have lost all power can be
4. we have included this addendum with your product Itis an all encompassing document that applies to the complete line of Symbol products Therefore many of the labels shown and statements indigenous to other devices may not apply to your particular product Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commissions Rules and Regulation These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by tuming the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment in
5. Momentary exposure to a Class 2 laser is not known to be harmful Quick Reference ia AVOID EXPOSURE LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE EVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION LUMIERE LASER EMIS PAR CETTE OUVERTURE LASER LIGHT DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT LUMIERE LASER NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU APPARIEL A LASER DE CLASSE 2 LASERSTRAHL NICHT IN DEN STRAHL BLICKEN LASERPRODUKT DER KLASSE 2 mw 680r 100sec IEC 825 1 1993 7 EN60825 1 1994 70 31467 01 Revision A July 1997
6. PDT 3200 Quick Reference 1997 SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES INC All rights reserved Symbol reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability function or design Symbol does not assume any product liability arising out of or in connection with the application or use of any product circuit or application described herein No license is granted either expressly or by implication estoppel or otherwise under any patent right or patent covering or relating to any combination system apparatus machine material method or process in which Symbol products might be used An implied license only exists for equipment circuits and subsystems contained in Symbol products The Symbol logo is a registered trademark of Symbol Technologies Other product names may be registered trademarks of other companies and are hereby acknowledged Symbol Technologies Inc One Symbol Plaza Holtsville N Y 11742 1300 http www symbol com Quick Reference Introduction Symbol Technologies PDT 3200 is a handheld DOS computer An integrated laser scanner makes the PDT 3200 a high performance portable bar code data collection device Models without the laser scanner accept input from most industry standard bar code readers The PDT 3200 s wireless models provide instant communication of data between the unit and a host computer or terminal About This Guide This guide provides basic instructions on
7. bove some of the keys For most applications you need only the letters and numbers Input letters by pressing the Alpha key to turn on Alpha mode and pressing the keys for the letters you want Use the Caps key for uppercase letters Input numbers and other frequently used characters by pressing the Alpha key again to return to Normal mode and pressing the appropriate keys Using the Integrated Scanner The PDT 3200 terminal has an integrated scanner To use the scanner point the scanning window at a bar code and press the trigger A green LED indicates when a scan is successful Changing the Scanner Orientation Normally the laser window faces the left side of the PDT 3200 for easy right handed scanning If you prefer to hold the PDT 3200 in your left hand while scanning turn the laser module around To rotate the laser module 1 Unscrew the screw that secures the module to the main part of the PDT 3200 The screw comes loose but does not come out of the laser module Do not try to force it out Gently lift the laser module away from the top of the main part of the PDT 3200 The module does not completely separate from the rest of the PDT 3200 Do not try to force the units apart Swivel the module around until the laser window faces the opposite direction The module can rotate in only one direction Do not try to force it the other way Quick Reference 4 Pressthelaser module back into the main
8. duct is covered by one or more of the following U S and foreign Patents U S Patent No 4 360 798 4 369 361 4 387 297 4 460 120 4 496 831 4 593 186 4 603 262 4 607 156 4 652 750 4 673 805 4 736 095 4 758 717 4 816 660 4 845 350 4 896 026 4 897 532 4 923 281 4 933 538 4 992 717 5 015 833 5 017 765 5 021 641 5 029 183 5 047 617 5 103 461 5 113 445 5 140 144 5 142 550 5 149 950 5 157 687 5 168 148 5 168 149 5 180 904 5 229 591 5 230 088 5 235 167 5 243 655 5 247 162 5 250 791 5 250 792 5 262 627 5 280 163 5 280 164 5 280 498 5 304 786 5 304 788 5 321 246 5 367 151 5 373 148 5 378 882 5 377 361 5 396 053 5 396 055 5 399 846 5 408 081 5 410 139 5 410 140 5 412 198 5 418 812 5 420 411 5 436 440 5 444 231 5 449 891 5 449 893 5 468 949 5 479 000 5 479 002 5 479 441 5 504 322 5 528 621 5 532 469 5 543 610 5 545 889 5 552 592 5 578 810 5 589 680 5 608 202 5 612 531 D305 885 D341 584 D344 501 D359 483 D362 435 D363 700 D363 918 D370 478 Invention No 55 358 62 539 69 060 69 187 Taiwan No 1 601 796 1 907 875 1 955 269 Japan European Patent 367 299 414 281 367 300 367 298 UK 2 072 832 France 81 03938 Italy 1 138 713 Congratulations on your purchase of this Symbol Technologies product It is manufactured to the highest standards to ensure trouble free operation and durability In order to comply with various U S and Intemational regulatory requirements
9. f you enter more than 21 characters without a line break the text in the display scrolls to the left to make the additional characters visible To view long lines of text you can move the display to the left or right by half screens Hold down the FN 1 key and press the left or right cursor key a or gt to move the display to the left or right When you release the EN 1 key the display snaps back to make the current cursor position visible You can also move the display up or down a half screen at a time Hold down the FN 1 key and press the up or down cursor key A or Y When you release the FN 1 key the display snaps back to make the current cursor position visible You can also press and release the EN 1 key before pressing any cursor keys You can then move the display several times in any direction When finished press and release the FN 1 key again to return to the current cursor position Adjusting the Contrast When working in dim or bright light you can adjust the contrast between the text and the background in the display Press the FN 2 key Then with the 7 cursor displayed press the key with the label Dark above it to make the display background darker or press the key with the label Light above it to make the background lighter To see the PDT 3200 s display even better in dim light use the backlight Quick Reference Using the Backlight When using the PDT 3200 in dim light you can turn on
10. m The serial port also provides a connection inside the cradle for battery recharging Installing and Removing a PCMCIA Card The PDT 3200 has a slot for plugging in PC cards and each unit is factory equipped with PhoenixCARD Manager Plus PC card drivers PC cards provide such features as network connectivity modem connectivity and wireless capability Their primary purpose in the PDT 3200 is to provide additional memory storage by functioning as a disk drive See the PDT 3200 Product Reference Guide for information about the PDT 3200 s drives Quick Reference Opening the PC Card Slot Cover The PC card slot is located near the bottom on the back of the PDT 3200 Detach the elastic hand strap on the back of the PDT 3200 by pulling its hook out of the holder near the base The slot is protected by a cover Loosen the screw that secures the slot cover Then while pressing the round button above the slot cover slide the cover out and away from the PDT 3200 as shown in the following illustration Inserting a PC Card All PC cards have two rows of small sockets on one end The cards also have face up and face down sides The card manufacturer s label is usually on the face up side Note Power the PDT 3200 unit off before inserting or re moving a PC card With the PDT 3200 face down and the PC card face up insert the socket end of the card into the card slot as shown in the illustration below There are two track
11. part of the PDT 3200 and tighten the screw After changing the laser module s orientation you may want to swap the operations of the triggers Normally the left trigger operates the laser scanner and the right trigger toggles the hand held between normal and alpha modes However if this is not comfortable you can switch these two so that the right trigger operates the scanner To change the scanner s orientation press the FN2 key and then press the SWAP INTL key The unit beeps Attaching a Tethered Scanner If your PDT 3200 does not have an integrated laser scanner you can attach a bar code reader to the connector at the top The reader s cable must have a standard 9 pin squeeze connector at the end To attach the bar code reader match the orientation of the holes on the squeeze connector with the pins on the PDT 3200 s connector Then press the squeeze connector onto the PDT 3200 until it is firmly in place To disconnect the tethered bar code reader from the PDT 3200 press the sides of the squeeze connector and pull it away from the PDT 3200 s connector Setting Up for Communications The PDT 3200 has a port for serial communications with a PC The port is located in the base of the PDT 3200 unit Designated as COMI it is an RJ 45 connector providing a standard RS 232 connection With a serial cable connected to it the port allows communications with a host computer or any serial device such as a printer or mode
12. pment Part 4 Electrical Fast Transients Requirements EN 60 950 Amd 1 Amd 2 Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including Electrical Business Equipment EN 60 825 1 EN 60 825 Safety of Devices Containing Lasers RF Devices Symbol s RF products are designed to be compliant with the rules and regulations in the locations into which they are sold and will be labeled as required The majority of Symbol s RF devices are type approved and do not require the user to obtain license or authorization before using the equipment Any changes or modifications to Symbol Technologies equipment not expressly approved by Symbol Technologies could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Laser Devices Symbol products using lasers comply with US 21CFR1040 10 Subchapter J and IEC825 EN 60 825 or IEC825 1 EN 60 825 1 depending on the date of manufacture The laser classification is marked one of the labels on the product Class 1 Laser devices are not considered to be hazardous when used for their intended purpose The following statement is required to comply with US and intemational regulations CAUTION Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous visible or invisible laser light exposure Class 2 laser scanners use a low power visible light diode As with any very bright light source such as the sun the user should avoid staring directly into the light beam
13. s inside the slot to help guide the card Push the card firmly into the slot until the ejector tab slides out Then replace the PC card slot cover PCMCIA EJECTOR SWITCH The PC card slot on the PDT 3200 is designed so that you cannot insert a card upside down or backward If you cannot push the card all the way into the slot easily you probably do not have the card positioned properly Make sure you are putting the end with the holes into the slot first Then flip the card over and try to insert it again Quick Reference Warranty Information For Warranty amp Service Information Call 1 800 653 5350 Outside North America contact your local Symbol representative Symbol products are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of shipment provided that the product remains unmodified and is operated under normal and proper conditions This warranty is limited to repair or replacement at Symbol s option with reasonable promptness after being returned to Symbol by a carrier selected and paid for by the customer These provisions do not prolong the original warranty term for any product which has been repaired or replaced by Symbol This warranty applies to the original owner and does not extend to any product which has been subject to misuse neglect accidental damage unauthorized repair or tampering Preventive maintenance activities are not covered by warranty This pro
14. to an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Radio Frequency Interference Requirements Canada This Class A digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le Materi l Brouilleur du Canada CE Marking and European Union Compliance Products intended forsale within the European Union are marked with the CEMark which indicates compliance to applicable Directives and European Normes EN as follows Amendments to these Directives or ENs are included Applicable Directives Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89 336 EEC Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Applicable Standards EN 55 022 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information technology Equipment EN 50 082 1 Electromagnetic Compatibility Generic Immunity Standard Part 1 Residential commercial Light Industry IEC 801 2 Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial Process Measurement and Control Equipment Part 2 Electrostatic Discharge Requirements IEC 801 3 Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial Process Measurement and Control Equipment Part 3 Radiated Electro magnetic Field Requirements IEC 801 4 Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial Process Measurement and Control Equi
15. ttery compartment cover has a tab on one edge Use your thumb to firmly press the tab toward the top of the PDT 3200 until the cover is released from the body of the unit 4 Pullthe end of the plastic ribbon sticking out of the bat tery compartment toward the batteries until they pop out 5 Lay the plastic ribbon along the bottom of the battery compartment with the end sticking out of the compart ment Alkaline Batteries Insert the batteries in the positions in dicated by the diagram inside the battery compartment NiCD or NiMH Battery Pack Find the positive and negative symbols on the battery pack s label With the label facing you tilt the positive end of the pack into the upper end of the battery compartment then firmly press the negative end until it is fully inserted into the battery compartment Replace the battery compartment cover by sliding it into place Be sure the plastic ribbon is tucked underneath the cover 8 Replace the hand strap hook in its holder Quick Reference Powering the PDT 3200 On and Off To power the terminal on and off press the power key FURORE CER OERO amp 365 9 690 7 87 99 Go 4 8 6 Es a 15 2 GY E a Ge Cowen Hee fd 9 amp tt ES OOO p EL S G DGI 63 amp 3 65 G5 a ae eee Adjusting the Display The PDT 3200 s display is a backlit liquid crystal display of 21 characters in 8 rows I
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