Page 1 Preliminary Draft 8/29/11 ™ Dolphin 99EX Mobile Computer ® with Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 User’s Guide...
Page 2 Preliminary Draft 8/29/11 Disclaimer Honeywell International Inc. (“HII”) reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice, and the reader should in all cases consult HII to determine whether any such changes have been made. The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the part of HII.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Preliminary Draft 8/29/11 Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Agency Information Laser Safety .........................1-1 Label Locations ......................1-1 Laser Safety Label ......................1-1 Laser Eye Safety Statement ..................1-1 LED Safety ...........................1-2 LED Safety Statement....................1-2 Infrared LED Safety Statement ..................1-2 UL and C-UL Statement.......................1-2 Approvals by Country......................1-2 R&TTE Compliance Statement—802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth, and/or GSM......1-2 Dolphin RF Terminal—802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth, and/or GSM ..........1-3...
Page 4 Preliminary Draft 8/29/11 Using the Touch Panel ...................... 3-12 Installing a Screen Protector..................3-12 Healthcare Housing ......................3-12 Batteries ..........................3-13 Main Battery Pack......................3-13 Internal Backup Battery ....................3-14 Managing Battery Power ..................... 3-15 Checking Battery Power ....................3-16 Resetting the Terminal ......................
Page 5 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 34-Key Alpha/Numeric Keyboard ..................6-5 ALPHA Key........................6-5 34-Key Alpha/Numeric Keyboard Combinations ............6-6 34-Key Numeric (Calculator) Keyboard ................6-8 ALPHA Key........................6-8 34-Key Numeric (Calculator) Keyboard Combinations ..........6-9 43-Key Alpha/Numeric Keyboard ..................6-11 Number Lock (NUM) Key..................... 6-11 43-Key Keyboard Combinations ..................
Page 6 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Dolphin Wireless Manager ....................8-6 Dolphin Wireless Manager Window................8-6 Enabling the Radios....................... 8-6 Accessing Radio Configuration Utilities ................. 8-7 Communication........................8-8 Installing Additional Software .................... 8-10 Adding Programs to the Terminal Using ActiveSync ........... 8-10 Adding Programs Directly from the Internet..............8-11 99EX COM Port Assignment Table ...................
Page 7 Charging a Spare Battery in the Auxiliary Battery Well ..........13-6 Communication........................13-7 Software Requirements ....................13-7 Establishing Ethernet Communication................. 13-7 Establishing USB Communication ................13-8 Mounting ..........................13-8 Using the DIN Rail ....................... 13-8 Chapter 14 - Dolphin 99EX Mobile Base Device Overview..........................14-1...
Page 8 Connecting Power to the ChargeBase ................15-3 Charging the Main Battery ....................15-4 To Power a Terminal and Charge its Main Battery............15-4 Mounting ..........................15-4 Chapter 16 - Dolphin 99EX Net Base Device Overview..........................16-1 Parts and Functions......................16-2 Front Panel ........................16-2 Back Panel ........................
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Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Mounting ..........................17-4 Desk Mounting......................17-4 Troubleshooting ......................... 17-5 Chapter 18 - Dolphin 99EX Charge Rack and Net Rack Device Overview..........................18-1 Parts and Functions......................18-2 Front and Side Panel ....................18-2 Back Panel........................18-2 Power ..........................18-2 Connecting Power to the Rack ..................
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Page 11: Chapter 1 - Agency Information
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Agency Information Dolphin 99EX 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. Read these guidelines carefully before using your mobile computer.
Page 12: Led Safety
R&TTE Directive. In addition, this product complies to 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive when supplied with the recommended power supply. Honeywell shall not be liable for use of our product with equipment (i.e., power supplies, personal computers, etc.) that is not CE marked and does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.
Page 13: Dolphin Rf Terminal-802.11A/B/G/N, Bluetooth, And/Or Gsm
• 5Ghz band: UNII (Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure) or band1 (5.150 to 5.250 GHz) is restricted to indoor use only. Any other use will make the operation of the device illegal. For further information, please contact: Honeywell Scanning & Mobility Europe BV Nijverheidsweg 9 5627 BT Eindhoven...
Page 14: Canadian Compliance
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Canadian Compliance This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 15: For European Community Users
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 For European Community Users Honeywell complies with Directive 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Information This product has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment, if not properly disposed.
Page 16 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 The more immune the hearing aid device is the less likely one is to experience interference noise from the wireless phone. Hearing aid devices should have ratings similar to those of phones. Adding the rating of the hearing aid and the phone would determine probable usability: Any combined equal to or greater than six offers the best use •...
Page 17: Chapter 2 - Getting Started
5. Reattach the hand strap. We recommend use of Honeywell Li-poly or Li-Ion battery packs. Use of any non-Honeywell battery may result in damage not covered by the warranty. Step 2. Charge the Main and Backup Batteries The power supply for Dolphin terminals consists of two types of battery power: the main battery pack that is accessible from the back panel, and the backup battery that resides inside the terminal.
Page 18: Before Initial Use
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 We recommend use of Honeywell peripherals, power cables, and power adapters. Use of any non-Honeywell peripherals, cables, or power adapters may cause damage not covered by the warranty. Before Initial Use Terminals are shipped with both batteries discharged of all power. The initial charging time for the main battery pack is 4.5 hours for the standard 3.7V battery or 6 hours for the extended 3.7V battery.
Page 19 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Step 4. Set the Time Zone, Time, and Date On the Home screen, tap the line that displays the time and date. The Clock Settings screen appears. Tap the arrow to the right of the time zone to open the drop down menu. Select the appropiate time zone from the menu.
Page 20: Home Screen
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Home Screen After the Dolphin terminal initializes the first time, you see the Home screen. You can also display the Home screen anytime by tapping Title Bar The Title bar, located at the top of the screen, displays the active program, the status of various system functions, and the current time.
Page 21 Calls are forwarded Call on hold Missed call Data call in progress A battery error has occurred. Replace the main battery pack with a Honeywell Li-poly or Li-ion battery pack. Battery is has a full charge Battery has a high charge...
Page 22 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Icons in the Title Bar Indicator Meaning No active network connection GPRS available GPRS connecting GPRS in use HSDPA available HSDPA connecting HSDPA in use EDGE available EDGE connecting EDGE in use UMTS available UMTS connecting UMTS in use Radio is off The radio is not connected to a network.
Page 23: Horizontal Scroll
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Horizontal Scroll The Horizontal Scroll, located at the top of most application windows, provides access to additional application screens. You can flick left or right on the scroll or tap each label on the scroll, until you get to the desired screen.
Page 24: Selecting Programs
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Selecting Programs To see the programs loaded on your terminal, tap to access the Start Menu. To open a program, tap once on the program icon. To reposition an icon on the Start Menu, tap and hold the stylus on the icon, and then drag the icon to the desired position.
Page 25: Search
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Navigate to the folder you want to move the file to, and then tap and hold a blank area of the window. Tap Paste on the pop-up menu. Note: If there is no blank space available in the window, tap Menu on the command bar, navigate to the end of the menu using the down arrow, and then tap Edit >...
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Page 27: Chapter 3 - Hardware Overview
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Hardware Overview Standard Configurations for the 99EX WLAN & WPAN WLAN, WPAN & Camera • Microsoft Windows Embedded Handheld • Microsoft Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 Classic 6.5 Classic • OMAP3715 (1Ghz) • OMAP3715 (1Ghz) • 256MB RAM X 1GB Flash •...
Page 28: Peripherals For The 99Ex
Device ™ The Dolphin 99EX eBase device enables a single 99EX mobile computer to commuicate with a host device over USB and Ethernet network. This device also contains an auxiliary battery well that charges a spare Honeywell Li-poly or extended Li-ion battery.
Page 29: Accessories For The 99Ex
Dolphin 99EX Mobile Charger The Dolphin 99EX Mobile Charger is a charging cable that connects the terminal directly to a 12 Volt DC power source, such as a cigarette lighter port inside a vehicle, eliminating the need for a cradle. Intelli- gent battery technology on-board the terminal ensures proper charging.
Page 30 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Dolphin 99EX Mobile Mount The Dolphin 99EX Mobile Mount, which holds a Dolphin terminal securely in place inside a vehicle, is an ideal, low-cost alternative to the Dolphin 99EX Mobile Base when communications is not required. When used in conjunction with the Dolphin 99EX Mobile Charger, the Dolphin 99EX Mobile Mount creates a complete mounting and charging solution for in-transit applications.
Page 31: Front Panel: 99Ex
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Front Panel: 99EX Dolphin 99EX with WLAN Dolphin 99EX with WWAN Charge Indicator LED General Notification LED General Notification LED Front Speaker Front Speaker Charge Indicator LED Touch Panel Display Touch Panel Display SCAN Key SCAN Key...
Page 32 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 General Notification LED The light emitting diode (LED) located above the top right corner of the LCD display flashes and illuminates during resets, scanning/imaging, and taking a picture. This LED can be programmed by various software applications. Charge Indicator LED The light emitting diode (LED) located above the top left corner of the LCD display illuminates when the Power Tools BattMon application is enabled and the device is on AC charge.
Page 33: Back Panel: 99Ex
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Back Panel: 99EX Dolphin 99EX with WLAN Dolphin 99EX with WWAN Image/Scan Engine Window Image/Scan Engine Window Stylus Slot Stylus Slot Color Camera Flashlight/ Flashlight/ Color Camera Camera Flash Camera Flash Hand Strap Hook Hand Strap Hook...
Page 34 The stylus is used to operate the touch panel. The back panel of the terminal features a storage slot to hold the stylus when not in use. The stylus features a special tip for added accuracy and ease of use. Stylus for Dolphin 99EX with WLAN Stylus for Dolphin 99EX with WWAN 3 - 8...
Page 35: Side Panels: 99Ex
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Side Panels: 99EX The left and the right side panels of the Dolphin contain different features. Left Side Left Button IrDA Port Extended Li-ion Battery Door Standard Li-poly Battery Door Left Button By default, the Left Button triggers the scanner/imager. You can reassign the button to launch applications or execute commands.
Page 36: Installing A Memory Card
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Installing a Memory Card 1. Press the Power key to put the terminal in Suspend Mode. Step 4 2. Release the hand strap hook near the speaker on the back panel of the terminal. 3. Remove the battery door and the battery. 4.
Page 37: Bottom Panel: 99Ex
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Bottom Panel: 99EX Description 8 10 12 14 16 18 USBC_DET 11 13 15 17 USBC_D- USBC_D+ Audio_GND USBH_D- 5V_OUT USBH_D- Note: Signals referenced are for a DTE device. I/O Connector The I/O connector powers the terminal, charges the main battery, and facilitates communication. All Dol- phin peripherals are designed to work exclusively with this connector.
Page 38: Using The Touch Panel
Honeywell also mandates use of a proper stylus, which is one that has a stylus tip radius of no less than 0.8 mm. Use of the Honeywell stylus included with the terminal is recommended at all times.
Page 39: Batteries
Main Battery Pack We recommend use of Honeywell Li-ion or Li-poly battery packs. Use of any non-Honeywell battery may result in damage not covered by the warranty. The standard 3.7 V, 11.3 watt hour Li-poly or extended 3.7 V, 18.5 watt hour Li-ion battery pack is the pri- mary power source for the terminal.
Page 40: Internal Backup Battery
• Although your battery can be recharged many times, the battery life is limited. Replace it after the battery is unable to hold an adequate charge. • If you are not sure the battery or charger is working properly, send it to Honeywell International or an authorized service center for inspection.
Page 41: Managing Battery Power
(see page 3-17) before removing the battery cover. The internal backup battery must be fully charged before using the terminal for the first time. Honeywell recommends charging the Dolphin terminal for at least 24 hours prior to initial use to ensure the internal backup battery is fully charged.
Page 42: Checking Battery Power
There are three types of system resets: a soft reset, a hard reset and a factory reset. The soft and hard resets preserve all data stored in the file system. See Honeywell support for more information on how to perform a factory reset.
Page 43: Hard Reset (Cold Boot)
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 • after installing some software applications. • after making changes to certain system settings, such as network cards. CT RL 1. Press and hold the CTRL + ENTER keys for approximately 5 seconds. 2. The decode and scan LEDs flash for approximately three seconds as the terminal resets. 3.
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Page 45: Chapter 4 - Using The Scan Image Engine
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Using the Scan Image Engine Overview The Dolphin terminal houses a compact image engine that instantly reads popular 1D and 2D bar codes and supports omni-directional aiming and decoding for greater flexibility in real-world settings. The image engine can also capture black and white digital images, such as signatures and pictures of dam- aged inventory.
Page 46: Depth Of Field
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Depth of Field The depth of field measurements used the following parameters: • Distances are measured from the front of the engine. • +23° C (+73° F), 0 lux • Photographic quality codes Focus N5603/N5600 N5603/N5600 N5603/N5600 High Density (HD) Standard Range (SR) Extended Range (ER)
Page 47: Supported Bar Code Symbologies
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 10 mil QR 5.1 (13) 10.6 (8.4) (12.7) (8.9) (5.3) (18.3) (10.4) (26.9) (16.5) 20 mil QR 15.8 13.9 19.6 17.6 (5.1) (20.3) (15.2) (4.8) (40.1) (35.3) (5.1) (49.8) (44.7) 19.3 17.1 23.2 19.5 32 mil Maxicode (5.6) (22.4) (16.8)
Page 48: Decoding
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 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.
Page 49 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 N5603 Red High-Vis Aiming Pattern If your Dolphin terminal is configured with a 5603 imager, high-vis aimers frame the bar code for more intuitive aiming. See Laser Safety on page 1-1. N5600 Green Aiming Beam Linear Bar Code 2D Matrix Symbol 4 - 5...
Page 50: Capturing Images
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 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, the touch screen displays a preview of the object.
Page 51: Uploading Images
Note: Visit the Microsoft Windows Vista website for information on how to sync your music, pictures, contacts and calendars using Windows Mobile Device Center. We recommend use of Honeywell peripherals, power cables, and power adapters. Use of any non-Honeywell peripherals, cables, or power adapters may cause damage not covered by the warranty.
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Page 53: Chapter 5 - Using The Color Camera
Using the Color Camera Overview Dolphin 99EX terminals equipped with a 3.1-Megapixels Resolution color camera with Automated Cam- era Control (ACC), and an Application Programming Interface (API) provide easy integration of color pic- ture and video capture into business applications. The camera lens and camera flash are located on the back panel of the terminal.
Page 54: Options
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Options Tap Options > Camera. The Camera Options menu appears. There are five tabs of configurable options accessible from the Camera Options menu. Profile Tab Display Tab The profile tab allows you to customize your camera settings, or chose from several predefined profiles designed to provide the best picture quality for common tasks.
Page 55: Menu
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Menu Tap Menu on the Command Bar to adjust the camera settings, switch to video mode, and access addi- tional camera options. Item Descriptions Video Activate Video Mode Mode Normal Mode, Burst Mode, Timer Mode Resolution Set picture resolution (i.e., 320 x 240, 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1600 x 1200) Zoom Set zoom (i.e., x1, x2, x3, and x4) Flash...
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Page 57: Using The Keyboards
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Using the Keyboards Available Keyboards There are four keyboard options in the 99EX series: 34-Key Alpha/Numeric 34-Key Numeric 43-Key Alpha/Numeric 55-Key Full Alpha/ Keyboard (Calculator) Keyboard Keyboard Numeric Keyboard SEND SEND SEND SCAN ☼ SCAN ☼ SCAN ☼...
Page 58: Using The Function Keys
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Using the Function Keys Name Function Backlight Turns the keyboard backlight on and off. ☼ Flashlight Turns the flashlight on and off. The flashlight is located on the back panel & of the terminal. ☼ Blue Backspace Moves the cursor back one space each time the key is pressed.
Page 59: Using The Modifier Keys
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Using the Modifier Keys Name Function ALPHA The ALPHA key enables you to toggle between the alpha and numeric 34-Key modes. See ALPHA Key on page 6-5. ALPHA Blue The blue and red keys are used in combination with other keys to type special characters and perform system functions.
Page 60 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Function & Moves the cursor down one page. Moves the cursor one character to the right. Moves the cursor one character to the left. Note: Additional functionality varies according to the application in use. 6 - 4...
Page 61: 34-Key Alpha/Numeric Keyboard
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 34-Key Alpha/Numeric Keyboard SCAN key Left Navigation\SEND key Right Navigation\END key SEND Escape key Backlight\Flashlight key ☼ SCAN Tab key Enter key Up Navigation key Down Navigation key AB C D E F G H I J K L M N O ALPHA Mode keys PQRS...
Page 62: 34-Key Alpha/Numeric Keyboard Combinations
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 34-Key Alpha/Numeric Keyboard Combinations Shift-NUM ALPHA Shift- Blue (Default) ALPHA Escape Left Left Left Left Left Send Left (Phone) Scan Scan Right Right Right Right Right End (Phone) Right Backlight Toggles Keyboard Backlight On/Off Toggles Toggles Flashlight Keyboard On/Off Backlight On/...
Page 63 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Shift-NUM ALPHA Shift- Blue (Default) ALPHA Shift Shift Shift Shift Space Space Space Space Space BKSP Backspace Backspace Backspace Backspace Backspace Delete Delete Delete Delete Underscore Delete Power Off/On CTRL Control Control Menu Blue Blue Blue Blue ALPHA Toggles between ALPHA mode and NUM Lock mode 6 - 7...
Page 64: 34-Key Numeric (Calculator) Keyboard
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 34-Key Numeric (Calculator) Keyboard SCAN key Left Navigation\SEND key Right Navigation\END key SEND Escape key Backlight\Flashlight key ☼ SCAN Tab key Enter key Up Navigation key Down Navigation key A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O PQRS...
Page 65: 34-Key Numeric (Calculator) Keyboard Combinations
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 34-Key Numeric (Calculator) Keyboard Combinations Shift-NUM ALPHA Shift- Blue (Default) ALPHA Escape Left Left Left Left Left Send Left (Phone) Scan Scan Right Right Right Right Right End (Phone) Right Backlight Toggles Keyboard Backlight On/Off Toggles Toggles Flashlight Keyboard On/Off...
Page 66 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Shift-NUM ALPHA Shift- Blue (Default) ALPHA Shift Shift Shift Shift Space Space Space Space Space BKSP Backspace Backspace Backspace Backspace Backspace Delete Delete Delete Delete Underscore Delete Power Off/On CTRL Control Control Menu Blue Blue Blue Blue ALPHA Toggles between ALPHA mode and NUM Lock mode 6 - 10...
Page 67: 43-Key Alpha/Numeric Keyboard
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 43-Key Alpha/Numeric Keyboard SCAN key Left Navigation\SEND key Right Navigation\END key SEND Escape key Backlight\Flashlight key SCAN ☼ Tab key Enter key Up Navigation key Down Navigation key Number (NUM) Mode keys Space key Backspace key Shift key BKSP Power key Number (NUM) Lock key...
Page 68: 43-Key Keyboard Combinations
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 -Key Keyboard Combinations ALPHA Shift-ALPHA Shift-NUM Blue (Default) Escape Left Left Left Left Left Send Left (Phone) Scan Scan Right Right Right Right Right Right (Phone) Backlight Toggles Keyboard Backlight On/Off Toggles Toggles Flashlight Keyboard On/Off Backlight On/ Prior Volume Up (Phone)
Page 69 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 ALPHA Shift-ALPHA Shift-NUM Blue (Default) & * (multiply) . (period) > * (multiply) , (comma) < (underscore) Shift Shift Space BKSP Backspace Power Off/On CTRL Control Control Menu Blue Blue Blue Blue Toggles between NUM lock mode and ALPHA mode 6 - 13...
Page 70: 55-Key Full Alpha/Numeric Keyboard
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 55-Key Full Alpha/Numeric Keyboard Right Navigation\END key Left Navigation\SEND key SCAN key Escape key Backlight\Flashlight key SCAN ☼ Tab key Enter key Up Navigation key Down Navigation key BKSP Space key Backspace key Delete key Shift key &...
Page 71 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Normal Shift Blue Backlight Toggle Keyboard Backlight On/Off Toggle Toggle Flashlight On/ Keyboard Backlight On/ Volume Up Prior Down Down Down Volume Down Next Enter Return Space BKSP Backspace Delete & SHIFT Shift Period . (period) > * (multiply) .
Page 72 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Normal Shift Blue & _ (underscore) ‘ (back quote) “ (quotes) " (back quotes) u or U v or V w or W x or X y or Y Power Off/On CTRL Control Menu Blue Blue 6 - 16...
Page 73 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Normal Shift Blue z or Z z or Z 6 - 17...
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Page 75: Chapter 7 - System Settings
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 System Settings Overview Customized settings are available on the System Settings menu. Tap > Settings and the settings screen opens. Icon Description Bluetooth Configures the Bluetooth radio. See Working with the Bluetooth Radio on page Clock & Set the system clock, date, time and schedule alarms.
Page 76: Clock & Alarms
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Icon Description System Adjusts system settings. See System Menu on page 7-7. Microsoft My Synchronizes your phone’s contacts, calendar, tasks, text messages, music, photos, videos, and other documents with your My Phone account at Phone http:\\myphone.microsoft.com. Clock & Alarms The Clock &...
Page 77: Personal Menu
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Personal Menu To access the Personal Menu, tap > Settings > Personal. The screen opens displaying the Per- sonal Menu. Icon Description Buttons Program the side buttons to perform specific tasks. See Buttons on page 7-3. Owner Enter your contact information.
Page 78 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Changing Button Assignments 1. After HotKeys is enabled, tap > Settings > Personal > Buttons Note: The buttons that appear on this window are the only buttons that can be programmed via the Buttons setting. You cannot add buttons to this window. 2.
Page 79 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Command Description <Right Softkey> Opens the menu or performs the action displayed on the right side of the Command bar. <Right Trigger> Activates the scanner/imager. <Rotate Screen> Changes the screen orientation from portrait to landscape. <Scroll Down> Scrolls down in the open application.
Page 80 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 3. Navigate to the Windows folder and open the Start Menu (My Device > Windows > Start Menu > Programs), tap and hold a blank area of the window, and tap Paste Shortcut on the pop-up menu. Note: If there is no blank space available in the window, tap on Menu >...
Page 81: System Menu
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 System Menu The System menu enables you to verify and sometimes alter system parameters. To access the System menu, go to Start > Settings > System. Tap the appropriate icon to open that system setting. Icon See Page About About on page...
Page 82: About
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Icon See Page External External GPS on page 7-11. Five Volt Five Volt Control on page 7-12. Control HISS HISS on page 7-12. Managed Managed Programs on page 7-14. Programs Memory Memory on page 7-14. Power Power on page 7-16.
Page 83: Backlight
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Copyrights Screen Displays important copyright information. Backlight The Backlight system setting enables you to customize backlight functionality for the display. The back- light for the color display is user-defined. The Backlight system setting screen contains three tabs: Bat- tery Power, External Power, and Brightness.
Page 84: Battery
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Battery The Battery system settings menu contains two tabs: Battery Status and Log Config. The Battery Sta- tus tab provides the status of the main battery pack (e.g., Battery Life Percentage, Voltage, Current, Temperature, Type, and Serial Number). The Log Config Tab allows you to enable and customize a time-event log.
Page 85: Encryption
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Encryption Encryption gives you the option of encrypting files placed on storage cards so that those files cannot be read by any other device. Error Reporting Error Reporting gives you the option of enabling or disabling the error reporting function of Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5.
Page 86: Five Volt Control
Five Volt Control gives you the option to enable 5V output. Note: Do not leave the USB Host enabled at all times. HISS The Honeywell Integrated Smart Sensor (HISS) configuration utility enables you to configure the Dol- phin’s integrated accelerometer, light, and proximity sensors. > Settings > System > HISS.
Page 87 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Event Track displays an event log summary of detected free fall events exceeding 2 ft. over 250 ms. The summary includes the time, date, and duration of the most recent 50 events. Several options are provided for audible notification of free fall events.
Page 88: Managed Programs
You cannot change the terminal’s memory allocation in the Memory system setting. To change the mem- ory allocation, you need to use the SetRAM Power Tool (Start > Power Tools > SetRAM). For more details, please refer to the Honeywell Power Tools User’s Guide, which is available for download from www.honeywellaidc.com.
Page 89: Ril
This memory is non-volatile, data or programs stored in IPSM are not affected when power is removed or the operating system is upgraded. Autoinstall programs, for example, are stored in \\IPSM\Honeywell\Autoinstall so that they are always installed after a operating system upgrade or factory reset. See Hon- eywell support for more information on how to perform a factory reset.
Page 90: Power
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Power Power system settings contains two tabs: Battery and Advanced. Battery Tab For more information, see Batteries on page 3-13. Advanced Tab Determines power time-outs. For On battery power, select from the drop-down list, the number of minutes of inactivity you want to pass before the terminal powers off when running on battery power.
Page 91: Remove Programs
The programs removed are removed from RAM memory. Any program (usually CAB or DLL files) stored in the Autoinstall folder (My Device > IPSM > Honeywell > Autoinstall) will re-install after the next hard reset, operating system upgrade or a factory reset.
Page 92: Screen
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Screen The Screen system setting contains three screens: General, Clear Type, and Text Size. General Screen Orientation The General screen enables you to set the dynamic screen rotation. Three choices of screen orientation are supported: Portrait, Landscape (right-handed), and Landscape (left- handed).
Page 93: Task Manager
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Text Size Screen The Text Size screen enables you to perform font scaling within certain views of the: • Home screen, • Contacts, • Calendar, • Messaging, and • Tasks. Font scaling means that you can increase or decrease the point size of the font on application windows.
Page 94 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Using the Task Manager Applications To view the status of the programs running on your mobile computer, tap the Menu button at the bottom of the screen, then tap View > Applications. From the application list, you can: •...
Page 95: Chapter 8 - Communication
Enables you to configure Wireless Zero Config (WZC). This icon appears only if the 802.11a/b/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. This icon appears only if you removed the supplicant and cold booted the terminal.
Page 96: Using The Irda Port
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Using the IrDA Port 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 Embedded Handheld information such as Contacts and Tasks, as well as software upgrades.
Page 97: Receiving Data
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 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 all incoming beams from other infrared devices. 1.
Page 98: Connections Manager
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Connections Manager Microsoft’s Connections 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.
Page 99: Advanced
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 • Proxy server connection Note: 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.
Page 100: Dolphin Wireless Manager
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 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. The Dolphin Wireless Manager also pro- vides shortcuts to the configuration utilities for each radio. on the Home screen to access the Dolphin Wireless Manager.
Page 101: Accessing Radio Configuration Utilities
Each of the four radios has its own configuration utilities that you can access through the Menu. There are four radio configuration utilities: For 802.11a/b/g/n: Tap WLAN Settings and the Honeywell WLAN Security Supplicant opens. Honeywell WLAN Security Supplicant User’s Guide is available for download from the Dolphin 99EX product page at www.honeywellaidc.com.
Page 102: Communication
When communicating via ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center, your terminal is designed to be connected to the host workstation with a communication peripheral sold/manufactured by Honeywell, such as the charge/communication cable. Use of any peripheral not sold/manufactured by Honeywell may cause damage not covered by the warranty.
Page 103 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center must be setup on your workstation before you initiate synchronization from the terminal for the first time. • Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT (4.0 SP6 or higher), Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 operating systems.
Page 104: Installing Additional Software
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;...
Page 105: Adding Programs Directly From The Internet
Program Files folder on the terminal. • If you want the program to be part of the Autoinstall that occurs after every hard reset, place the program file in the Autoinstall folder (My Windows Mobile-Based Device > IPSM > Honeywell > Autoinstall).
Page 106: 99Ex Com Port Assignment Table
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 99EX COM Port Assignment Table COM Port Description COM0 Unused COM1 Serial Port: RS232 Connector on the bottom panel COM2 Bluetooth COM3 IrDA: Serial Infrared (SIR) up to 115 Kbps COM4 Available COM5 Bluetooth DUN COM6 IrCOMM COM7 GPS: COM Port for the GPS receiver COM8...
Page 107: Chapter 9 - Working With Wireless Wide Area Networking (Wwan)
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Working with Wireless Wide Area Networking (WWAN) Overview The Dolphin 99EX terminal can be configured with an integrated, embedded GSM/UMTS/GPRS/EDGE penta-band radio module for WWAN communication. Short for Global System for Mobile communications, GSM is an open, non-proprietary wireless WAN system that is constantly evolving and growing.
Page 108 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Icon Indicates… The signal strength of the radio connection. The signal strength of the phone (voice) connection; GSM/HSPA+ Global Radio Dolphin Models page 9-5. The signal strength of the data connection; see Data Communication on page 9-9. Voice and Data Communication Dolphin terminals with integrated GSM/HSPA+/UMTS/GPRS/EDGE radios are optimized for the follow- ing two-way voice and data communications:...
Page 109: Sim Card Installation
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 SIM Card Installation Short for Subscriber Information Module, a SIM card stores the subscriber's personal information, GSM/GPRS radio settings, security keys, contacts, etc. SIM cards can be installed in compatible mobile devices, enabling you to switch devices without losing personal and setup information. Protective SIM/Memory Card Door Battery Well T6 Torque Screw...
Page 110: Installing A Sim Card
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Installing a SIM Card 1. Press the Power key to put the terminal in Suspend Mode. Step 4 2. Release the hand strap near the speaker on the back panel of the terminal. 3. Remove the battery door and the battery. 4.
Page 111: Enabling The Wwan Radio
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Enabling the WWAN Radio By default, the WWAN radio is not enabled after a hard reset. Verify the status of the radio in the Dolphin Wireless Manager. on the Home screen to access the Dolphin Wireless Manager. If the WWAN radio is OFF, tap the rectangle to enable or turn ON the radio.
Page 112: Volume Control
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Volume Control Use the Dolphin keyboard to adjust the volume. & To raise the volume, press the Blue modifier key + up arrow. Blue To lower the volume, press the Blue modifier key + down arrow. Press the up or down arrow on the Volume Control button on the right side of the device to adjust the volume of the active speaker, see Volume Control Button page...
Page 113: Sending Calls
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Sending Calls SEND After the number is dialed, tap Talk or press the Blue + Send key Note: The icon indicates that the phone is in use. Ending Calls While the phone call is live, tap End or press the Blue + End Key Accessing Voice Mail...
Page 114 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Security The Security screen provides access to establish or change your security PIN. Check the box next to, “Require a PIN when the phone is used” to enable the PIN security feature. Services For each service, the phone reads settings from the network stored on the SIM card and then displays the available options from the carrier on the screen.
Page 115: Data Communication
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Network You can find, select, and set your preferred network order from the Network screen. Data Communication You set up data communication via the Connections Manager. The carrier on the SIM card is the ISP. System Requirements •...
Page 116 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 3. Enter a name for the connection. Select Cellular Line (GPRS) as the modem. Tap Next. 4. Enter the Access point name. Tap Next. 5. Enter the username and password from the account. Tap Finish. 9 - 10...
Page 117: Ending The Data Connection
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 6. The connection you just created should appear in the list on the modem tab. 7. Tap and hold on the connection. Select Connect on the popup menu. 8. The network icon in the Title bar indicates the GSM radio is attempting to connect Note: When the device is on a 2G (EDGE/GPRS) network, a data connection failure occurs if the phone is in use for a voice call while attempting a data connection.
Page 118: Manual Network Selection
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Manual Network Selection You can select Automatic or Manual network selection. The Phone defaults to Automatic network selec- tion. 1. When an active SIM card is inserted in the terminal, tap > Settings > Personal > Phone >...
Page 119: Gsm/Cdma Dolphin Models
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 GSM/CDMA Dolphin Models Gobi Manager The Gobi Manager enables you to see real time status of the radio, setup your Network selection, view you’re profile and scan for networks. The Gobi Manager contains five tabs: Status, Setup, Profile, Scan, and About.
Page 120: Establishing Data Communication (Gsm/Cdma Dolphin Models)
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Profile Tab The Profile tab allows you to see Radio capability information and network statistics including: • Radio Hardware and Software versions • Radio and SIM identification numbers • Serving network connection type and state • Available radio interfaces for the current serving network Scan Tab The Scan tab allows you to scan and connect to...
Page 121 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 5. Tap the Apply button. The Connection Manager automatically switches to the Status Tab. 6. Tap the Radio Power ON button. 7. When the radio connects to the network, the status changes to “Registered” and a Signal Strength is displayed.
Page 122 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 4. Enter the number. Tap Next. 5. Enter the user name and password for the account. Enter the network APN in the Domain box. Tap Finish. 6. The connection you just created should appear in the list on the modem screen. 9 - 16...
Page 123 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 7. Tap and hold on the connection. Select Connect on the popup menu. 9 - 17...
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Page 125: Chapter 10 - Working With The Bluetooth Radio
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Working with the Bluetooth Radio Enabling the Bluetooth Radio You enable the Bluetooth radio in the Dolphin Wireless Manager (see page 8-6). 1. Tap on the Home screen to access the Dolphin Wireless Manager. 2. Tap anywhere inside the Bluetooth rectangle and Bluetooth begins activating. 3.
Page 126: Connecting To Other Bluetooth Devices
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Connecting to Other Bluetooth Devices You need to perform a device discovery and then select a discovered device and connect to it. Pairing happens as part of the connection process. 1. In the Dolphin Wireless Manager, tap Menu > Bluetooth Settings. >...
Page 127 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 The Bluetooth radio tries to connect with the device. 5. If you created a passcode, you will be prompted by the other device to enter the same passcode. Enter the created passcode to establish a paired connection. If you entered a device specific passcode, you should not have to do anything on the other device.
Page 128: Pairing And Trusted Devices
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 8. The device appears in the list on the main window. 9. After the passcodes have been accepted on both sides, you have a trusted (“paired”) connection. Pairing and Trusted Devices The terminal does support pairing. Pairing happens during general connection setup. Paired devices are "trusted"...
Page 129: Types Of Devices And Services
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Types of Devices and Services When you tap Add new device on the Devices tab, the Bluetooth radio scans for discoverable Bluetooth devices in range, which are Bluetooth devices that have been made discoverable. Device Types The types of devices in the vicinity of the radio appear in the list of discovered devices.
Page 130: Connecting To Bluetooth Printers
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Connecting to Bluetooth Printers 1. Make sure the Bluetooth printer is in range and set to be discoverable by other Bluetooth devices. 2. Look up the Bluetooth printer’s broadcasted ID. 3. Perform a device discovery (Tap Settings > Bluetooth > Add new device.) 4.
Page 131: Transferring Files
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Transferring Files 1. Tap > 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. The Bluetooth radio begins searching for devices. When a Bluetooth device is first found, it appears as an Unknown device;...
Page 132: Making The Terminal Discoverable
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 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 Mode on the Horizontal scroll. Select Make this device visible to other devices and tap OK. Selecting COM Ports You can select COM ports 0-9.
Page 133: Chapter 11 - Working With Gps
Working with GPS Overview The Dolphin 99EX terminal contains an integrated GPS module that allows location tracking of workers and vehicles, providing better utilization of field assets. Optional mapping and navigation software pro- vides turn-by-turn driving directions and location information.
Page 134: Com7
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 3. Tap OK to save. COM7 COM Port 7 can be set to the following baud rates: • 4800 • 9600 (This is the default baud rate and recommended for optimal GPS functioning.) • 19200 • 38400 Other baud rates are not possible.
Page 135: Chapter 12 - Dolphin 99Ex Homebase Device
This means that one base can charge two bat- tery packs: the one installed in the terminal and a spare. We recommend use of Honeywell Li-ion or Li-poly battery packs. Use of any non-Honeywell battery may result in damage not covered by the warranty.
Page 136: Parts And Functions
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Parts and Functions Front Panel Terminal Well Auxiliary Battery Well Power/Dock LED COMM LED AUX Battery LED Terminal Well Place the terminal in this well to communicate with a host device, power the terminal, and charge the installed battery pack. The base completely charges the main battery in a Dolphin terminal in 4.5 hours for the standard 3.7V battery or 6 hours for the extended 3.7V battery.
Page 137 Red, Flashing The internal temperature of the auxiliary battery is too hot or there is a battery error. Charge the auxiliary battery in a cooler environment or replace the battery with a new Honeywell Li-ion or Li-poly battery. For information about charging a battery in the auxiliary battery well, see page 12-6.
Page 138: Back Panel
RS232 data communication. For more information, see Serial Connector on page 12-5. DC Power Jack Use the power cable from Honeywell that comes with the base to supply power to this power jack. For more information, see Power section that follows. 12 - 4...
Page 139: Power
Volts DC. Use only the Honeywell 12VDC, 3A power supply provided with the base. The operating tem- perature range is -10° to 45° C (14° to 113° F). Honeywell recommends that you leave the base connected to its power source at all times, so that it is always ready to use.
Page 140: Charging The Main Battery
Note: If the AUX Battery LED flashes red, the internal temperature of the battery is too hot or there is a battery error. Charge the auxiliary battery in a cooler environment or replace the battery with a new Honeywell Li-ion or Li- poly battery.
Page 141: Communication
• 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.
Page 142: Verifying Data Transfer
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 • If the base is connected to the workstation, the Dolphin terminal automatically opens ActiveSync or the Windows Mobile Device Center to establish a connection. 2. The base can now transfer data between the terminal and the host device. If communication does not occur, check the port connections to ensure that the cradle is correctly configured.
Page 143: Mounting
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Mounting Set the base 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 base.
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Page 145: Chapter 13 - Dolphin 99Ex Ebase Device
Dolphin 99EX eBase Device Overview The Ethernet Base (eBase) enables a single Dolphin 99EX computer to communicate with a host device over an Ethernet network. We recommend use of Honeywell peripherals, power cables, and power adapters. Use of any non-Honeywell peripherals, cables, or power adapters may cause damage not covered by the warranty.
Page 146: Parts And Functions
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Parts and Functions Front Panel Terminal Well Auxiliary Battery Well Power/Dock LED COMM LED AUX Battery LED Terminal Well Place the terminal in this well to communicate with a host device, power the terminal, and charge the installed battery pack. The eBase completely charges the main battery in a Dolphin terminal in 4.5 hours for the standard 3.7V battery or 6 hours for the extended 3.7 battery.
Page 147 Red Flashing The internal temperature of the auxiliary battery is too hot or there is a battery error. Charge the auxiliary battery in a cooler environment or replace the battery with a Honeywell Li-ion or Li-poly battery. COMM LED The COMM LED indicates the status of data transfer between the Dolphin terminal and the eBase.
Page 148: Back Panel
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Back Panel Auxiliary Battery Well Green LED USB Port Yellow LED DC Power Jack RJ45 Ethernet Port Auxiliary Battery Well The eBase enables you to charge an additional battery pack independently of the terminal well in 4.5 hours for the standard 3.7V battery or 6 hours for the extended 3.7V battery. This feature ensures that you can always have a fully charged battery for your terminal.
Page 149: Bottom Panel
3A power supply provided with the ebase converts the voltage appropriately. The operating temperature range is -10° to 45° C (14° to 113° F). Honeywell recommends that you leave the eBase connected to its power source at all times, so that it is always ready to use.
Page 150: Charging The Main Battery
Make sure the terminal is dry before placing it in the eBase. Do NOT place a wet terminal in the eBase! Doing so may cause damage not covered by the warranty. We recommend use of Honeywell Li-Ion or Li-poly battery packs. Use of any non-Honeywell battery may result in damage not covered by the warranty.
Page 151: Communication
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Communication Software Requirements Before you connect the Dolphin terminal to the eBase, make sure you have the most current software installed. To check the terminal’s system information, tap > Power Tools > SysInfo. • The Kernel version must be 26.01 or later in terminals running Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 Classic.
Page 152: Establishing Usb Communication
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Establishing USB Communication Dolphin terminal’s support USB communication out of the box. The eBase also supports USB communi- cations using the USB port located on the back panel of the eBase. The eBase acts as a USB device by interfacing the USB signals of the Dolphin terminal to the USB of the host workstation.
Page 153 Intelligent battery charging makes the base a safe and convenient storage receptacle for your Dolphin terminal. We recommend use of Honeywell Li-Ion or Li- poly battery packs. Use of any non-Honeywell battery may result in damage not covered by the warranty.
Page 154: Front Panel
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Front Panel Terminal Lock (not in view) Terminal Lock Terminal Well Ball Joint Volume Control Dial for Mounting (not in view) Bracket Status LED Communications Speaker Port Mounting Bracket Used to mount the base to a fixed location. Speaker Amplifies the Dolphin’s audio signals.
Page 155: Bottom Panel
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Bottom Panel The power supply and RS232 connectors are located on the bottom of the unit. Power Supply Connector RS232 Communications Port Power Supply Connector To run on vehicle power, you can use the 12 VDC cable. The appropriate cable comes with the kit you ordered.
Page 156: Back Panel And Mounting Brackets
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Back Panel and Mounting Brackets Bracket Base Mounting Bracket Turnscrew USB Port Ball Joint Power supply and Ball Joint RS232 connectors (not in view) Ball Joints There are two ball joints: one on the back of the base and one on the mounting bracket. Both ball joints are inserted into the bracket and secured to mount the base.
Page 157: Mounting
Safety Precautions Honeywell is not responsible for any damages caused to you, your vehicle, or other individuals due to the installation of the Dolphin Mobile mount. Follow these safety precautions when mounting the mobile base:...
Page 158: Powering The Dolphin Terminal
Dolphin terminal battery pack stays fully charged. Note: Honeywell recommends that you leave the base connected to its power source at all times. The base is powered via the power connector on the bottom panel; see...
Page 159: Establishing Activesync Or Windows Mobile Device Center Communication
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Establishing ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center Communication The Dolphin terminal is usually auto-detected and configured by ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center based on the communication cable. The synchronization software automatically sets up an RS232 connection when you are using an RS232 cable. For more details, see Communication on page...
Page 160: Serial Connector
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Serial Connector The base connector is straight to the printed circuit board (PCB). This can power a peripheral device, such as a mobile printer. Description Internal Jumper to Pin 6 5 Volt Out Signals referenced are for a DTE device. 14 - 8...
Page 161: Chapter 15 - Dolphin 99Ex Chargebase Device
The base can hold up to 4 Dolphin terminals. Each charging well charges each terminal independently of the other wells. We recommend use of Honeywell Li-Ion or Li-poly battery packs. Use of any non-Honeywell battery may result in damage not covered by the warranty.
Page 162: Parts And Functions
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Parts and Functions Front Panel Terminal Wells Power/Dock LED Charge LED Terminal Wells The base contains four terminal wells. Each well has its own dedicated Power/Docking LED and Charging LED indicator. Power/Dock LEDs The Power/Dock LED indicates if the ChargeBase has power and if the terminal is properly seated in the terminal well.
Page 163: Back Panel
The terminal requires 12 Volts DC input for battery charging; the power adapter on the power cable con- verts the voltage from the power source to 12 volts DC. Only the Honeywell 12V/8.5A power supply pro- vided with the Net Base converts the voltage appropriately. The operating temperature range is -10° to 45°...
Page 164: Charging The Main Battery
Make sure the terminal is dry before placing it in the Net Base. Do NOT place a wet terminal in the Net Base! Doing so may cause damage not covered by the warranty. We recommend use of Honeywell Li-Ion or Li-poly battery packs. Use of any non-Honeywell battery may result in damage not covered by the warranty.
Page 165 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Installation Hardware Screw: 3/16 in. dia x 5/8 in. long pan head screw Washer: 1/2 in. OD x 7/32 in. ID x 3/64 in. thick Nut: 3/16 in. dia 1. Slide the DIN Rail into the DIN Rail slot on the bottom panel. 2.
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Page 167: Chapter 16 - Dolphin 99Ex Net Base Device
Dolphin 99EX Net Base Device Overview The Net Base enables up to four Dolphin 99EX mobile computers to communicate with a host device over an Ethernet network. In addition, the Net Base provides a second RJ45 Ethernet port for connec- tion to an additional device such as a printer, workstation, eBase, or another Net Base.
Page 168: Parts And Functions
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Parts and Functions Front Panel Terminal Wells Power/Dock LED COMM LED Terminal Wells The Net Base contains four terminal wells. Each well has its own dedicated Power/Dock LED and COMM LED indicator. Place the Dolphin terminal in any one of the four wells to communicate with a host device, power the terminal, and charge the installed battery pack.
Page 169: Back Panel
Green LED Yellow LED DC Power Jack Two RJ45 Ethernet Ports DC Power Jack Use the power cable from Honeywell that comes with the Net Base to supply power to this power jack. For more information, see Power on page 16-4.
Page 170: Bottom Panel
8.5A power supply provided with the Net Base converts the voltage appropriately. The operating temper- ature range is -10° to 45° C (14° to 113° F). Honeywell recommends that you leave the Net Base connected to its power source at all times, so that it is always ready to use.
Page 171: Charging The Main Battery
Make sure the terminal is dry before placing it in the Net Base. Do NOT place a wet terminal in the Net Base! Doing so may cause damage not covered by the warranty. We recommend use of Honeywell Li-Ion or Li-poly battery packs. Use of any non-Honeywell battery may result in damage not covered by the warranty.
Page 172: Mounting The Net Base
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 3. Plug the Ethernet cable into the network. 4. Insert the Dolphin into one of the terminal wells. The DOCK LED for the well changes from red to green and the connection icon on the Dolphin’s title bar changes from 5.
Page 173 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 2. Then, using the appropriate nuts and bolts, secure the DIN rail to the desk or flat surface. DIN Rail (7.5 X 35 mm) 16 - 7...
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Page 175: Chapter 17 - Dolphin 99Ex Quadcharger Device
(CC-CV) that is recommended for Li-ion and Li-poly batter- ies. The process monitors changes in temperature, current, and voltage and resets the battery pack. We recommend use of Honeywell Li-Ion or Li-poly battery packs. Use of any non-Honeywell battery may result in damage not covered by the warranty.
Page 176: Parts And Functions
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Parts and Functions Top Panel Charging Slots (4) Power LED Status LEDs One Per Charging Slot Charging Slots There are 4 charging slots. Each slot holds one Li-ion or Li-poly battery and charges it independently of the other slots. When a battery is placed in each slot, it immediately begins charging.
Page 177: Supplying Power
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Supplying Power The charger must be connected to a power source via the Honeywell power adapter cable so that volt- age is adjusted appropriately. Use only the Honeywell 12VDC, 3A power supply provided with the base. 1. Locate the AC power adapter cable and plug it into the power source.
Page 178 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Mounting The charger should be on a dry, stable surface and can be mounted on a flat, horizontal surface such as a desktop or workbench. When choosing a location, always bear in mind that • the mounting location must allow users easy access to the power connector. •...
Page 179 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Troubleshooting If you encounter problems with your QuadCharger device, refer to chart below for possible solutions. If problems persist, please contact Honeywell Technical Support. Problem Issue The Status LED does not come on when I Check the power connections; make sure the Power cable is inserted into the Power supply connector and the battery pack insert a battery pack.
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Page 181 You can power and charge the main battery in up to thirty Dolphin terminals using the Charge Rack or Net Rack. The Net Rack also enables up to thirty Dolphin 99EX mobile computers to communicate with a host device over an Ethernet network.
Page 182 Power The rack requires 100 - 240 Volts AC, 6 Amps of power to charge the Dolphin terminals. Honeywell rec- ommends that you leave the rack connected to its power source at all times, so that it is always ready to use.
Page 183: Connecting Power To The Rack
Net Rack. Do NOT place a wet terminal in the Charge/Net rack! Doing so may cause damage not covered by the warranty. We recommend use of Honeywell Li-Ion or Li-poly battery packs. Use of any non-Honeywell battery may result in damage not covered by the warranty.
Page 184: Connecting The Dolphin Terminal To The Net Rack
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Connecting the Dolphin Terminal to the Net Rack By default, the Dolphin terminal is configured to obtain IP addresses automatically using a DHCP server. This means that in most cases, you would simply plug-and-play the unit. 1. Verify the Net Rack has power, see Connecting Power to the Rack on page 18-3.
Page 185 Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 Installation Hardware H-Bracket to the Mounting Surface Mount Type Drill Size Washer Bolt 7/8" 3/8" Flat Washer, Qty. 4 Hollow Wall (e.g., Steel Zinc-Plated Steel Toggle Bolt, Round stud or cinder block) Head, 3/8" Dia., 4" Length (2-5/8" Usable Length Required), Qty.
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Page 187: Chapter 19 - Customer Support
Customer Support Product Service and Repair Honeywell International Inc. 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.
Page 188: Technical Assistance
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 For ongoing and future product quality improvement initiatives, the 99EX comes equipped with an embedded device lifetime counter function. Honeywell may use lifetime counter data for future statistical reliability analysis as well as ongoing quality, repair and service purposes.
Page 189: Limited Warranty
• The duration of the limited warranty for batteries is one year. Use of any battery from a source other than Honeywell may result in damage not covered by the warranty. Batteries returned to Honeywell International Inc. in a reduced state may or not be replaced under this warranty.
Page 190: How To Extend Your Warranty
Preliminary Draft 1/19/11 How to Extend Your Warranty Honeywell International Inc. 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 International Inc., or your Authorized Reseller.
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Honeywell Dolphin 99EX User Manual

Chapter 1 - Agency Information

Chapter 2 - Getting Started

Chapter 3 - Hardware Overview

Chapter 4 - Using the Scan Image Engine

Chapter 5 - Using the Color Camera

Chapter 6 - Using the Keyboards

Chapter 7 - System Settings

Chapter 8 - Communication

Chapter 9 - Working with Wireless Wide Area Networking (WWAN)

Chapter 10 - Working with the Bluetooth Radio

Chapter 11 - Working with GPS

Chapter 12 - Dolphin 99EX Homebase Device

Chapter 13 - Dolphin 99EX Ebase Device

Chapter 15 - Dolphin 99EX Chargebase Device

Chapter 16 - Dolphin 99EX Net Base Device

Chapter 17 - Dolphin 99EX Quadcharger Device

Chapter 19 - Customer Support

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