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® Dolphin 9900 Mobile Computer ® with Windows Mobile User’s Guide–Preliminary...
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Honeywell. Honeywell shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
Navigation Bar and Start Menu ................... 2-5 Pop-Up Menus........................2-6 Chapter 3 - Hardware Overview Standard Terminal Configurations..................3-1 Dolphin 9900 Series Peripherals ..................3-2 Dolphin 9900 Series Accessories..................3-3 Front Panel Features......................3-4 Back Panel Features ......................3-6 Side Panel Features ......................3-8 Bottom Panel Features......................
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Keyboard Options........................ 5-1 Common Buttons ......................5-1 Keyboard Combinations ....................5-1 Using the Function Keys...................... 5-2 Using the Modifier Keys ...................... 5-2 Using the Navigation Keys ....................5-4 Sticky Key Functionality....................5-4 43-Key Alpha/Numeric Keyboard ..................5-6 43-Key Blue Key Combinations ..................5-7 43-Key Red Key Combinations ..................
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Installing Additional Software ....................7-8 Adding Programs to the Terminal Using ActiveSync ............. 7-8 Adding Programs Directly from the Internet..............7-9 COM Port Assignment Table .................... 7-10 (Only for HD59900LUP) Chapter 8 - Working with GSM Overview..........................8-1 Quad Band Antenna ...................... 8-1 SIM Card Installation ......................
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Mounting the HomeBase ....................10-10 Chapter 11 - Dolphin Mobile Base Overview..........................11-1 Mobile Base Parts and Functions..................11-2 Powering the Dolphin Terminal ..................11-4 Charging the Dolphin Terminal..................11-4 Installing the Dolphin Mobile Base ..................11-5 Establishing Communication with the Mobile Base ............11-7 To Install the Mobile Base for Communication ............
Agency Information Label Locations Dolphin 9900 mobile computers meet or exceed the requirements of all applicable standards organizations for safe operation. However, as with any electrical equipment, the best way to ensure safe operation is to operate them according to the agency guidelines that follow. Please read these guidelines carefully before using your Dolphin mobile computer.
CE marked and does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive. Dolphin 9900 802.11b/g (WLAN), Bluetooth, and/or GSM Dolphin 9900 RF terminals are designed to comply with the most current applicable standards on safe levels of RF energy developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and has been recommended for adoption by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
FCC Compliance Dolphin terminals comply with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Dolphin RF Terminal—802.11b/g (WLAN), Bluetooth, and/or GSM This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
RF, Regulatory, and Safety Agency Approvals—802.11b/g (WLAN), Bluetooth, and/or ParameterM Specification U.S.A. FCC Part 15.247 Canada RSS 210 R&TTE Compliance Statement—802.11b/g (WLAN), Bluetooth, and/or GSM Dolphin RF terminals are in conformity with all essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/ EC).
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In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems for product disposal. Those systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of the product you are disposing in a sound way.
For details, see Product Service and Repair on page 14-1. Hand Strap The Dolphin 9900 ships with the hand strap installed and fastened to the bottom panel with a clip; see Bottom Panel Features on page 3-9. install the battery pack, you must detach the hand strap.
Four hours for the main battery pack, eight hours for the internal backup battery the first time. Use only Dolphin 9900 Series peripherals, power cables, and power adapters. Use of peripherals, cables, or power adapters not sold/manufactured by Hand Held Products will void the warranty and may damage the terminal.
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Step 5. Align the Screen You are prompted to align the screen by tapping the target five times. Use the stylus provided by Honeywell. • Alignment should always be performed with a stylus designed for touch panel applications. The small point is required for accurate calibration.
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On the Today screen, tap the line that displays the time and date, The Clock Settings screen appears. The time zone defaults to GMT-5 Eastern US; tap the arrow to the right of GMT-5 Eastern US to select another time zone. Set the correct time and date in the remaining fields and tap to save.
Today Screen After the Dolphin terminal initializes the first time, you see the Today screen. You can also display the Today screen anytime by tapping and then Today. Start Navigation Bar and Start Menu The Navigation bar is located at the top of the screen that displays the active program and current time. It also provides access to the Start menu, which allows you to open programs and access the system settings.
Pop-Up Menus With pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an action for a selected item. To access a pop-up menu, tap and hold the stylus on the item name of the action you want to perform the action. When the menu appears, lift the stylus, and tap the action you want to perform.
Hardware Overview Standard Terminal Configurations Dolphin 9900 Dolphin 9900 • Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 • Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 • Intel XScale PXA27x 624 MHz • Intel XScale PXA27x 624 MHz • 256MB RAM X 1GB Flash • 256MB RAM X 1GB Flash •...
The Dolphin Net Base is a four-slot charging/communication cradle that holds, powers, charges, and communicates with the terminal in each slot. Ethernet communication occurs via statically and dynamically-assigned IP addresses. For more information about the Dolphin Net Base, please consult the Dolphin 9900 Series Net Base Quick Start Guide. Dolphin QuadCharger ™...
Dolphin 9900 Series Accessories Each of the following items is sold separately to enhance your Dolphin 9900 Series terminal’s capabilities. Note: When using accessories where the terminal is worn on the body, the terminal’s touch panel must face away from the body.
Front Panel Features This section describes features on the front panel on the Dolphin 9900. Decode LED Scan LED Magnesium top cover Display SCAN key Navigation keys Keyboard 3 - 4 Rev (a) 02 Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer 3/5/08 User’s Guide–Preliminary...
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LEDs The two light emitting diodes (LEDs) located at the top of the LCD display flash and illuminate during resets and scanning/imaging. Both can be programmed by various software applications. Scan LED - Located in the upper right corner, this LED lights red when you press the SCAN key.
Back Panel Features The following graphic describes features on the back panel of the Dolphin 9900. Image Engine Window Speaker Stylus (in slot) Hand Strap Attachment Fastener for the Microphone Stylus Tether Battery Well (underneath the battery) Battery 3 - 6 Rev (a) 02 Dolphin®...
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8-4. Hand Strap Attachment The Dolphin 9900 has an adjustable, elastic hand strap to provide a comfortable, secure grip on the terminal. It is attached to the terminal with a clip on the bottom panel; see Hand Strap...
Side Panel Features The following graphic shows the left, side panel: IrDA Access Door to Audio Jack Port SD Memory (2.5mm) IrDA Port The IrDA port communicates with IrDA-enabled devices such as PCs, printers, modems, or other Dolphin terminals. The maximum data transfer speed is 115kbps. SD Memory The access door provides user access to the industry-standard SD memory interface.
The mechanical connector also provides power out (to peripheral devices) 5V at 500mA. This means that, with the proper Honeywell cable, the terminal can power another device. By default, power out is disabled. To enable power out, alter the registry as follows:...
When communicating via ActiveSync, your terminal must be connected to the host PC with a peripheral device sold/manufactured by Hand Held Products, such as the Dolphin HomeBase, Dolphin Mobile Base, Dolphin Net Base, Dolphin Mobile Charger or other Dolphin 9900 Series charging/communication cable. Use of any peripheral not sold/manufactured by Hand Held Products may damage your terminal and will void the warranty.
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Software Requirements for Communication To sync successfully, ActiveSync must be configured for same communication type on both the host workstation and the Dolphin terminal. ActiveSync must be setup on your workstation before you initiate synchronization from the terminal for the first time. Setting Up the Host Workstation Verify that ActiveSync is configured to use the appropriate communication type by clicking File >...
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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.
Honeywell also mandates use of a proper stylus, which is one that has a stylus tip radius of no less than 0.8mm. Use of the Honeywell stylus included with the terminal is recommended at all times.
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3. Apply the touch panel protector to your device by sliding the enclosed squeegee across the surface as you peel away the backing. 4. Use the squeegee as necessary to smooth out any air pockets or bumps. 3 - 14 Rev (a) 02 Dolphin®...
Batteries Dolphin terminals feature intelligent battery technology. There are two types of battery power: the main battery pack installed in the back panel and the backup battery located inside the terminal. They are designed to work together to prevent data loss when the terminal is in use over long periods. Both batteries must be completely charged before using a Dolphin terminal for the first time! Main Battery Pack Use only the Li-ion battery packs provided by Hand Held Products.
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• Don’t short-circuit a battery or throw it into a fire; it can explode and cause severe personal injury. • Excessive discharge damages a battery. Recharge the battery when your terminal indicates low battery power. • If you observe that the battery is physically damaged in some way, please send it to Hand Held Products or an authorized Hand Held Products service center for inspection.
Internal Backup Battery Located inside the terminal, the backup battery is a 3.6 Volt nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery. The internal backup battery prevents the terminal from being reset if you need to remove and replace the main battery pack. It retains RAM data and allows the real-time clock to remain operational for up to 30 minutes when the main battery pack is removed.
Managing Battery Power Data and files saved on Dolphin terminals may be stored in RAM memory, which does not persist through a hard reset. Therefore, to help prevent data loss, maintain a continuous power supply to the terminal. Letting the backup battery become fully discharged causes the terminal to lose all data in RAM. Therefore, you should keep a charged battery pack in the Dolphin at all times.
2. Drill-down to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > System > CurrentControlSet > Control > Power. 3. Tap the Value Name to change the Value Data. You can reset the Value Data from 0 (no warning) to 99 (would nearly always warn). 4. Tap OK to save changes. For more information about the RegEdit Power Tool, refer to the Dolphin Power Tools User’s Guide available for download at www.handheld.com.
Resetting the Terminal There are two types of system resets: a soft and a hard reset. Soft Reset (Warm Boot) A soft reset re-boots the device without losing RAM data. You would perform a soft reset when • the terminal fails to respond. •...
Terminal Engine Image Aiming Omni-Directional Options Capture Aiming Dolphin 9900 5100SR/SF Green aiming beam or 5300SR/SF Red High-Vis aiming pat- tern Image Engine Specifications 5100 Standard Range (5100SR) 5300 Standard Range (5300SR)
Decoding The terminal supports two types of image decoding for use in various bar code reading and imaging applications: full-area imaging and Advanced Linear Decoding (ALD). Full-Area Imaging Full-area imaging provides omni-directional reading of linear and non-linear 1D and 2D bar codes, OCR, signature capture, and picture taking.
Scanning Position Options The aiming beams are smaller when the terminal is held closer to the code and larger when it is farther from the code. Symbologies with smaller bars or elements (mil size) should be read closer to the unit whereas symbologies with larger bars or elements (mil size) should be read farther from the unit.
Capturing Images The image-capture process is an intuitive, split-second operation for experienced users. By following the basic guidelines, new users can easily develop their own technique and, with practice, quickly learn to adapt it to different application environments. Image Preview When the imaging process is initiated, Dolphin touch screens display a preview of the object. This is a live video image of what the imager is currently viewing.
5300 High-Vis Aiming Pattern If your Dolphin terminal is configured with the 5300 imager, you can enable the aiming pattern for imaging in the Imaging Demo. 1. Tap Start > Demos > Imaging Demo > Setup menu > Aimer. 2. The aiming pattern is now enabled for imaging. Uploading Images Image files can be uploaded to a host PC via Microsoft ActiveSync and a Dolphin communication peripheral or your wireless radio connection.
Using Dolphin Keyboards Keyboard Options There are two keyboards available in the Dolphin 9900 Series: 43-key Alpha/Numeric Keyboard 56-key Full Alpha/Numeric Keyboard SCAN SCAN SEND SEND BKSP ‘ START START BKSP START CTRL CTRL All keyboards • Are backlit for easy viewing in various lighting conditions.
Using the Function Keys Name Function Backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off. Backspac Moves the cursor back one space each time the key is pressed. If you are BKSP typing text, it deletes the previous character each time it is pressed. e (BKSP) Delete Deletes the next character forward each time the key is pressed.
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Name Function Blue and The blue and red keys are used in combination with other keys to type special characters and perform system functions. Each key modifies only the next key pressed. The overlay of each keyboard is color-coded to indicate the character typed or function performed when specific keys are pressed immediately after the blue or red modifier key.
Using the Navigation Keys Located in the center of each keyboard for easy access with either hand, the navigation keys navigate the cursor through application screens. Button Function Moves the cursor up one row or line. & Moves the cursor down one row or line. Raises the volume.
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4. In the bottom half of the window, double-tap the StickyCtrlAlt key and change the Value Data from “0” to “1.” 5. Tap OK, then OK in the upper right corner to save the change to the registry. 6. Press the CTRL key combination with other keys to verify that you do not need to hold them down while you press the next key.
43-Key Alpha/Numeric Keyboard SCAN key Navigation keys Power key Escape key SCAN Backlight key (+ Blue to Tab key suspend/resume Enter key NUM Lock key SEND NUM Lock Pad NUM Lock Indicators ‘ Space key Backspace key (+ Red to delete) START START BKSP...
43-Key Blue Key Combinations Key Combination Function/Special Character Send (a phone call) Blue key + NUM End (a phone call) Blue key + ENT Blue key + D Blue key + H Blue key + L Blue key + P Blue key + Q Blue key + R Blue key + S...
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Key Combination Function/Special Character Red key + SP Insert Red key + BKSP Delete 5 - 8 Rev (a) 02 Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer 3/5/08 User’s Guide–Preliminary...
43-Key Num Lock Key Combinations????????? The 43-key keyboard defaults to alpha mode. To switch to num lock mode, press the NUM key once. In Num Lock mode, when you press a letter key, you type the number indicated by the num lock indicators over the key.
Key Combination Function/Special Character Blue key + K Blue key + L Blue key + P Blue key + Q Blue key + U Start menu 56-Key Red Key Combinations Key Combination Function/Special Character Red key + SFT Toggles on Caps Lock Red key + A Red key + B Red key + C...
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Key Combination Function/Special Character Red key + V Red key + W Red key + X 5 - 12 Rev (a) 02 Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer 3/5/08 User’s Guide–Preliminary...
General Windows Keyboard Shortcuts Press these keys, To… CTRL + C Copy CTRL + X CTRL + V Paste CTRL + Z Undo DELETE Delete CTRL + Right Arrow Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word. CTRL + Left Arrow Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word.
Settings Overview Customized settings are available from the Start menu. Tap Start > Settings and settings screen opens. Settings consists of three tabs: Personal Tab System Tab Connections Tab Description See Page Personal Customize buttons, set SIP options, and adjust headset Personal Tab, page 6-2 settings.
Personal Tab To access the Personal tab, tap Start > Settings. The screen opens to the Personal tab. Button Name Description Buttons Customize keyboard buttons to perform functions. Buttons on page 6-3. Input Customize the SIP. Input Panel Options on page 6-4.
Buttons Buttons programs keyboard buttons to launch applications or execute commands. The default button assignments that appear on the Buttons window are inactive until you enable the HotKeys Power Tool. To Enable HotKeys 1. Tap Start > Power Tools. 2. Tap the HotKeys icon once .
Command Description <None> Nothing happens when the button is pressed. <OK/Close> Performs the same function as tapping OK on the screen. <Scroll Down> Scrolls down in the open application. <Scroll Left> Scrolls left in the open application. <Scroll Right> Scrolls right in the open application. <Scroll Up>...
Menus–Modifying the Start Menu You can add existing programs you use often, such as File Explorer, to the Start menu. You are not installing or moving the program itself, you are simply creating a shortcut to the program from the Start menu.
Using ActiveSync on the Desktop You can use the Explore feature of ActiveSync on your desktop computer to navigate through the files on your Dolphin terminal. The process is essentially the same, except that you are using Windows Explorer on the PC to create and paste the shortcut. 1.
System Tab The System tab enables you to verify and sometimes alter system parameters. To access the System tab, tap Start > Settings > System tab. Tap the appropriate icon to open that system setting. About The About system setting displays specific information about what is loaded on the terminal. It contains three tabs: Version, Device ID, and Copyrights.
The Backlight Setting has two tabs: Battery and External; the options on each tab are the same. The Battery tab determines display backlight settings when the terminal is running on battery power. The External tab determines display backlight settings when the terminal is powered by an external source, such as a Honeywell cable. Field Description...
Memory There are two kinds of memory: Main Board/IPSM 256MB RAM X 1GB Flash Secure Digital (SD) Card Each terminal has an SD memory interface for additional application and data storage. You can order memory cards to increase memory. Each terminal contains an access door on the side panel that makes the SD memory interface user-accessible;...
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Storage Card Tab This tab displays the current capacity and usage statistics of the selected memory type; IPSM or Storage Card. Select the memory type from the drop-down list. IPSM is selected by default. Total storage card memory The total MB of memory capacity of the selected memory. In use The MB currently being used.
Power Battery Tab Displays the remaining charge of both the main and backup batteries. For more information about the terminal’s batteries, see Batteries on page 3-15. Advanced Tab Determines power time-outs for battery and external power. When the device is “turned off,” that means that it goes into Suspend Mode (see page 3-20).
Remove Programs The Remove Programs settings enables you to remove programs installed on the terminal. Use this setting to troubleshoot when you receive messages that the device is low on of memory. The programs removed here are removed from RAM memory. Any program (usually *.cab or *.dll files) stored in the Autoinstall folder (My Device >...
Screen Note: By default, dynamic screen rotation (i.e., the ability to switch between landscape and portrait orientation) is disabled on Dolphin terminals. Please consult the Dolphin SDK Add-on to find out how to enable dynamic screen rotation. There are three tabs: Alignment, Clear Type, and Text Size. Screen opens to the Alignment tab. Alignment Tab On this tab, you can re-align the screen.
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Text Size Tab The Text Size tab enables you to perform font scaling within certain views of the Today screen, Contacts, Calendar, Messaging, and Tasks. This means that you can increase or decrease the point size of the font on application windows. This is the default font size setting.
Enables you to configure Wireless Zero Config. This icon appears only if the 802.11b/g driver is loaded on the terminal and the Honeywell WLAN Security Supplicant is not loaded. By default, the Wireless Zero Config is disabled and the supplicant is loaded.
Using Infrared Using the IrDA port, you can send and receive data between the terminal and other devices equipped with infrared. This can include, but is not limited to, Windows Mobile information such as Contacts and Tasks, as well as software upgrades. The maximum data transfer speed is 115 Kbps.
5. When the IrDA port finds the aligned IrDA port, it immediately starts sending the selected file. The selected device reads “Sending.” 6. When the file transfer is complete, the selected device reads “Done.” Receiving Data The Beam Setting must be set to receive for the terminal to receive data from other infrared devices. 1.
Connections Manager Microsoft’s connection manager sets up multiple network connections to Internet Service Providers (ISPs) via external 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 each radio’s configuration utility to connect.
To complete the setup screens, obtain the network parameters from your system administrator. *Proxy Server Connections If you are connected to your ISP or private network during synchronization, the terminal should download the proper proxy settings during synchronization with the PC. If these settings are not on your PC or need to be changed, ask your ISP or network administrator for the proxy sever name, server type, port, type of Socks protocol used, and your user name and password.
Dolphin Wireless Manager The Dolphin Wireless Manager provides a centralized interface that enables and disables all the on-board radios. Each radio has its own configuration program and the Dolphin Wireless Manager also provides shortcuts to the configuration utilities for each radio. Dolphin Wireless Manager Window Tap Start >...
Each of the three radios have their own configuration utilities that you can access through the Menu. There are three radio configuration utilities: For 802.11b/g Tap WLAN Settings and the Honeywell WLAN Security Supplicant opens. The Honeywell WLAN Security Supplicant User’s Guide is available for download from the Dolphin 9900 product page at www.handheld.com. For GSM Tap Phone Settings and the Phone opens.
2. Read any installation instructions, Read Me files, or documentation that comes with the program. Many programs provide special installation instructions. 3. Connect the terminal to the desktop computer via a Honeywell communication peripheral. If the File is an Installer: An installer program is one that installs on the PC and the terminal simultaneously;...
3. Depending on the program, you may need to open File Explorer on the terminal, navigate to the folder where the program is located, and tap on the program file to install it. • If you copied the file to the Autoinstall folder, you can either tap on the program inside the Autoinstall folder or perform a hard reset and the program will install as part of the regular Autoinstall;...
COM Port Assignment Table COM Port Assignment COM Port 1 Serial port. This is the 17-pin connector on the bottom panel of Dolphin terminals. COM Port 2 Bluetooth Module If there is no Bluetooth hardware installed on the terminal, this com port is unassigned. COM Port 3 Raw Infrared COM Port 4...
(Only for HD5990LUP) Working with GSM Overview ® The Dolphin 9900 can be configured with an integrated Siemens GSM/GPRS quad-band radio module for WWAN communications. Short for Global System for Mobile communications, GSM is an open, non-proprietary wireless WAN system that is constantly evolving and growing.
Note: If no SIM card is installed, you can still make emergency phone calls such as 9-1-1, for example. To Install a SIM Card On the Dolphin 9900 terminal, access to the SIM card is located under the battery well, which enables easy access to the SIM card while securing it under an installed battery.
5. Place the SIM card door over the secured SIM card and fasten the screws. Screws SIM Card Door SIM Card SIM Card Interface 6. Install the battery pack and turn on the terminal. Enabling the GSM Radio Be default, the GSM radio should be enabled after each hard reset. Verify the status of the radio in the Dolphin Wireless Manager.
You can use the Dolphin terminal as a phone over the GSM radio. Audio Modes The back panel of the Dolphin 9900 contains both a speaker and a microphone that you can use to send and receive audio signals over the GSM network; see...
Sending Calls After the number is dialed, tap Talk or use the keyboard. Note: The icon indicated that the phone is in use. Ending Calls While the phone call is live, tap End or use the physical keyboard. Keyboard Combinations for Calls Keyboard To Send a Call, Press…...
Setup Options Tap Menu > Options. The Phone Settings tab windows appear. Phone Tab Services Tab Network Tab Establish or change a PIN on the For each service, the phone will read You can set networks on the Network Phone tab. settings from the network on the SIM tab.
Data Communication You set up data communication via the connections manager. The carrier on the SIM card is the ISP. System Requirements • The GSM radio must be enabled; see Enabling the GSM Radio on page 8-3. • You must have an active SIM card installed; see SIM Card Installation on page 8-2.
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4. Enter the APN and tap Next. 5. Enter the username and password from the account and tap Finish. 6. On the Connections window, tap Manage existing connections. The connection you just created should appear in the list on the modem tab. 8 - 8 Rev (a) 02 Dolphin®...
7. Tap and hold on the connection and select Connect on the popup menu. 8. The network icon in the navigation bar indicates the GSM radio is attempting to connect 9. When the connection is complete, the network icon changes to: 10.
Working with Bluetooth Enabling the Bluetooth Radio You enable the Bluetooth radio in the Dolphin Wireless Manager (see page 7-6). 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Dolphin Wireless Manager 2. Tap anywhere inside the Bluetooth rectangle. 3. Tap OK and Bluetooth begins activating. 4.
Connecting to Other Devices Bluetooth 1. In the Dolphin Wireless Manager, tap Menu > Bluetooth Settings. Start > Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth 2. Tap Add new device. The terminal begins searching for discoverable Bluetooth devices. 3. Select a device in the list and tap Next. 9 - 2 Rev (a) 02 Dolphin®...
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4. You are prompted to enter a passcode. If the device you are attempting to connect to has a specific passcode, enter it in the Passcode field and tap Next. If the device you are attempting to connect to does not have a specific passcode, enter one in the Passcode field and tap Next.
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7. Select the services you want to use and tap Finish. The device appears in the list on the main window. 9 - 4 Rev (a) 02 Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer 3/5/08 User’s Guide–Preliminary...
Types of Devices and Services When you tap Add new device on the Devices tab, the Bluetooth radio scans for discoverable Bluetooth devices, which appear in a list. Device Types The different types of devices each have an icon. Icon Device Type ???????? Desktop or laptop...
Transferring Files Via Bluetooth 1. Tap Start > Programs > File Explorer. 2. Navigate to the file you want to transfer. 3. Tap and hold on the file and select Beam File on the popup menu. 4. Bluetooth begins searching for devices. When a Bluetooth device is first found, it appears as an Unknown device;...
Making the Terminal Discoverable By default, the Dolphin terminal is not discoverable, which means that the terminal will not be found by other Bluetooth devices. To make the terminal discoverable, tap the Mode tab. Select Make this device visible to other devices. DOES THE USER HAVE TO TAP OK? DOES THE USER HAVE TO WARM BOOT? Connecting to Bluetooth Printers...
Use only Dolphin 9900 peripherals, power cables, and power adapters. Use of peripherals, cables, or power adapters not sold/manufactured by Hand Held Products will void the warranty and may damage the terminal.
Dolphin HomeBase Parts and Functions Front Panel Terminal Well Auxiliary Battery Well DOCK LED AUX Battery LED COMM LED Terminal Well Place the Dolphin terminal in this well to communicate with a host device, power the terminal, and charge its battery pack. If the host device is a desktop computer that uses ActiveSync, synchronization begins immediately.
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COMM LED This is the communication LED. It indicates the status of data transfer between the Dolphin terminal and the host device. The color of this LED differs if the HomeBase is using the serial or USB port connection. If using the serial port This color means…...
HomeBase. The USB port on the HomeBase requires that you use ActiveSync 4.1 or higher. RS-232 Port Use a 9-pin, RS-232 cable from Honeywell to connect this port to a peripheral device for RS- 232 data communication. For more information, see...
HomeBase Serial Connector The following diagram displays the pin diagram of the serial connector of the HomeBase. Note: Signals referenced are for a DTE device. The HomeBase is at a right-angle to the printed circuit board (PCB). The ninth pin has a ring indicator (RI). Dolphin®...
Install the Main Battery Pack on page 2-2. 1. Connect the HomeBase to the power supply provided by Honeywell. 2. Slide the terminal into the terminal well until the Dock LED lights green to indicate that the terminal is properly seated.
Requirements To use the HomeBase for communications, you need the following equipment: • A HomeBase powered by a power cable and power adapter cable from Honeywell • For RS-232 communications, a serial cable • For USB communications, a USB cable •...
• The Dolphin terminal activates; if the power is off, the terminal automatically powers on. If the terminal does not power on, verify that the Honeywell power supply is properly connected to the cradle and plugged into a functioning outlet.
RS-232 Communications Cables Connect the HomeBase to the host computer or other device by plugging an RS-232 serial cable into the RS-232 Communications Port on the rear of the HomeBase. The wiring of your cable depends on whether the other device is set up as a Data Communications Equipment (DCE) or Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) device.
Mounting the HomeBase Set the Dolphin HomeBase on a dry, stable surface, such as a desktop or workbench near an electrical outlet. Be sure to provide enough workspace with good lighting for the user to view and operate the Dolphin terminal while it is in the HomeBase. When choosing a location, bear in mind that: •...
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Wall Mounting You can purchase a wall mount kit that contains • a mounting bracket, • three screws, and • six washer/nut sets. Insert a screw into the Attach the round end of each bottom panel to screw slot on the the mounting bottom panel.
Capacity The Mobile Base holds one terminal. Use only Dolphin 9900 Series peripherals, power cables, and power adapters. Use of peripherals, cables, or power adapters not sold/manufactured by Hand Held Products will void the warranty and may damage the terminal.
Mobile Base Parts and Functions Front Panel The front panel of the Mobile Base has one slot. The following graphic features the Mobile Base with the terminal inserted into the terminal well. Terminal Well Mounting Brackets DOCK LED COMM LED Terminal Well Place the terminal in this well to communicate with a host device and charge the main battery pack.
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Port Power Supply Connector Use this connector to attach a Honeywell power cable to the Dolphin Mobile Base. The Mobile Base can be powered by an external DC power source of between 11 VDC to 48 VDC. To run on vehicle power, you can use the 12 VDC cable or 24 VDC cable option. The appropriate cable comes with the kit you ordered.
Powering the Dolphin Terminal When seated in a Mobile Base that is connected to the appropriate power source, the Dolphin terminal receives the power to charge its main battery and run its internal circuitry. Keep the Mobile Base plugged into the power source so that the Dolphin terminal battery pack stays fully charged. For more information about powering the Mobile Base, see Powering the Dolphin Mobile Base on page...
The latch sits on top of the spring arm assembly and holds the back of the terminal securely in place. The graphic above displays the mounting of a Dolphin 9900 terminal. There is another Dolphin Mobile Base that contains a special latch to accommodate the pistol-grip handle on the Dolphin 9550.
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The disk contains drill holes you use to secure the Mobile Base to the mounting surface. Powering the Dolphin Mobile Base Note: Honeywell recommends that you leave the Mobile Base connected to its power source at all times. The Mobile Base is powered via the power connector on the bottom panel; see Bottom Panel on page Both the power and serial connectors are straight out, not at an angle.
Requirements To use the HomeBase for communications, you need the following equipment: • A Mobile Base powered by a power cable and power adapter cable from Honeywell • The RS-232 communications cable • ActiveSync v4.1 or above on the host workstation ®...
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RS-232 Pin Configuration Mobile Base /Host Port IBM AT DB9 IBM XT DB25 Modem DB25 (DCE) (DTE) (DTE) (DCE) Pin / Input Signal 2 / (RD) 3 / (TD) 5 / (SG) 4 / (DTR) 6 / (DSR) 7 / (RTS) 8 / (CTS) Refer to this table if you want to make your own cables.
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The following diagram displays the pin diagram of the serial connector of the bottom panel of the Mobile Base. Pin # Description Internal Jumper to Pin 6 5 VOLT OUT Note: Signals referenced are for a DTE device. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Rev (a) 02 11 - 9 3/5/08...
The ChargeBase can hold up to four Dolphin terminals. Each charging slot charges each terminal independently of the other slots. Use only Dolphin 9900 Series peripherals, power cables, and power adapters. Use of peripherals, cables, or power adapters not sold/manufactured by Hand Held Products will void the warranty and may damage the terminal.
Dolphin ChargeBase Parts and Functions Front Panel Terminal Wells Dock Charge Terminal Wells The ChargeBase contains four terminals wells. Each well • Holds and charges the main battery pack of one Dolphin terminal. • Contains the companion to the I/O connector on the bottom panel of Dolphin terminals. •...
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Power Supply The ChargeBase includes a power supply that contains a power adapter to ensure the proper voltage. The power adapter is plugged into standard AC/DC outlets. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Rev (a) 02 12 - 3 3/5/08 Guide–Preliminary...
Supplying Power to the ChargeBase Using a non-Hand Held Products power adapter voids your warranty and could result in serious damage to the circuitry of the Dolphin ChargeBase. 1. Be sure the power switch on the power adapter is in the OFF position. 2.
Charging Terminals in the ChargeBase The Dolphin ChargeBase charges the main battery of each terminal in less than four hours. The ChargeBase uses the intelligent battery charging system incorporated into all Dolphin terminals that prevents overcharging. This means that Dolphin terminals may be stored in the ChargeBase indefinitely without damage to the terminals, battery packs, or the ChargeBase.
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Using the DIN Rail All Dolphin charging/communication cradles have a DIN rail (7.5 X 35 mm) slot on the bottom panel to enable secure mounting. 1. Slide the DIN Rail into the DIN Rail slot on the bottom panel. 2. Turn the ChargeBase and DIN Rail right side up. 3.
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Using the Wall Mount Kit Wall mount kits can be purchased separately to secure the ChargeBase to a wall or other vertical surface. For the ChargeBase, you need to purchase two kits so that you have two mounting brackets, one for each end of the ChargeBase.
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4. Using the remaining washer and nut sets, secure the mounting brackets to the bottom panel. 5. Secure the mounting brackets to an appropriate vertical surface. 12 - 8 Rev (a) 02 Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer 3/5/08 User’s Guide–Preliminary...
Capacity The Dolphin QuadCharger holds four Li-ion batteries. Use only Dolphin 9900 peripherals, power cables, and power adapters. Use of peripherals, cables, or power adapters not sold/manufactured by Hand Held Products will void the warranty and may damage the terminal.
Dolphin QuadCharger Parts and Functions Top Panel Status LED Battery Capacity LEDs Analyze Button Charging Slots Charge/Analyze Slot Charging Slots The QuadCharger contains four charging slots. Each slot holds one Li-ion battery and charges it independently of the other slots. When a battery is placed in each slot, it immediately begins charging.
90-265 volts. Supplying Power to the QuadCharger The QuadCharger must be connected to a power source via the Honeywell power adapter cable so that voltage is adjusted appropriately. 1. Locate the AC power adapter cable and plug it into the power source.
4. Press the power switch to the ON position. The power LED illuminates green, and the charger performs a self-diagnostic test that lasts approximately five seconds. Inserting and Removing Battery Packs To insert a battery pack, place the end of the battery without the locking tab into the bottom of the charging pocket and snap the battery into place with a hinging motion.
Using the Battery Analyzer Purpose Using the Charge/Analyze slot helps you monitor the charge capacity of Li-ion batteries over time. Location The battery analyzer is located in the fourth slot - named the Charge/Analyze slot - of the ChargeBase. Only a battery placed in this slot can be run through an Analyze cycle. This slot contains Battery Capacity LEDs along the right side.
Mounting the QuadCharger The Dolphin QuadCharger should be on a dry, stable surface. To easily adapt the QuadCharger to your environment, it can be mounted on a flat, horizontal surface such as a desktop or workbench, or a flat, vertical surface such as a wall. When choosing a location, always bear in mind that •...
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Wall Mounting The following graphic displays how to mount a QuadCharger to a wall: Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Rev (a) 02 13 - 7 3/5/08 Guide–Preliminary...
The Status LED lights red and stays on An error occurred during the self-diagnostic test for that without a battery in the charging slot. particular charging pocket. Call Honeywell Product Service and request an RMA. For additional warranty and return information, see...
Customer Support Product Service and Repair Honeywell provides service for all its products through service centers throughout the world. To obtain warranty or non-warranty service, contact the appropriate location below to obtain a Return Material Authorization number (RMA #) before returning the product.
No product will be accepted by Honeywell without a Return Materials Authorization, which may be obtained by contacting Honeywell. In the event that the product is returned to Honeywell or its authorized service center within the Warranty Period and Honeywell determines to its satisfaction that the product is defective due to defects in materials or workmanship, Honeywell, at its sole option, will either repair or replace the product without charge, except for return shipping to Honeywell.
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How to Extend Your Warranty Honeywell offers a variety of service plans on our hardware products. These agreements offer continued coverage for your equipment after the initial warranty expires. For more information, contact your Sales Representative, Customer Account Representative, or Product Service Marketing Manager from Honeywell, or your Authorized Reseller.
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