Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second Edition Software for Pocket PCs User’s Guide ™
Disclaimer Hand Held Products, Inc. (“Hand Held Products”) 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 Hand Held Products to determine whether any such changes have been made. The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the part of Hand Held Products.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction Required Safety Labels ....................................................................................................................... 1-2 Location........................................................................................................................................ 1-2 Laser Safety Label........................................................................................................................
Adjusting the Backlight ...................................................................................................................... 4-4 Communication Media Options .......................................................................................................... 4-5 Radio Options ..................................................................................................................................... 4-6 Radio Manager ............................................................
System Tab.......................................................................................................................................... 7-8 About ............................................................................................................................................ 7-8 Backlight ...................................................................................................................................... 7-8 Certificates...............................................
802.11b Wireless Security Supplement ............................................................................................ 9-12 Required Network Configuration Information Worksheets ....................................................... 9-13 Opening the Client...................................................................................................................... 9-17 The Main Screen ........................................................................................................
Communications ............................................................................................................................... 12-7 Mounting the HomeBase ................................................................................................................ 12-11 Chapter 13 - Dolphin 7900 Mobile Base Overview...........................................................................................................................................
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1 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of the Dolphin 7900 mobile computer! You have made a wise choice in selecting the Dolphin, a device known worldwide for its ergonomic form factor, light-weight, rugged design and single-handed data collection capabilities. Ergonomics The patented shape of the Dolphin 7900 fits into either hand comfortably with major function keys that are easy to access.
Required Safety Labels Dolphin 7900 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.
Regulatory and Safety Approvals for all Dolphin 7900 Series Terminals Parameter Specification U.S.A Canada European Community FCC Part 15, Class B ICES-003 EN 55022 (CISPR 22) Class B EN60950 EN60825-1 EN55024:1998 The CE Mark on the product indicates that the system has been tested to and conforms with the provisions noted within the 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and the 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive. For further information, please contact: Hand Held Products, Inc.
Dolphin 7900 Series WLAN or WPAN Radio Dolphin 7900 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). 802.11b The following is the required safety label that appears on the back panel of Dolphin 7900 terminals equipped with an 802.
FCC Compliance Dolphin mobile computers meet or exceed all applicable standards and have been manufactured to the highest level of quality. Dolphin 7900 Series Batch Terminal Dolphin 7900 Series Batch 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. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Dolphin 7900 Series RF Terminal with 802.
RF, Regulatory, and Safety Agency Approvals for 802.11b and Bluetooth Parameter Specification RF Approvals U.S.A Canada FCC Part 15.247 RSS 210 Dolphin 7900 Series 802.11b and/or Bluetooth R&TTE Compliance Statement Dolphin 7900 RF terminals are in conformity with all essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC).
2 Getting Started Overview The Dolphin 7900 terminal comprises one element of an enterprise data collection system that includes various models, peripherals, and accessories that you can combine to suit your exact needs. The Dolphin 7900 terminal itself combines the latest in multi-functional wireless data and voice communications technology with a unique, compact form factor, which makes it an ideal solution for today’s in-transit applications.
Dolphin 7900 Radio Configuration Options Dolphin 7900 terminals are available in numerous radio configurations. Dolphin 7900 WLAN (802.11b) These terminals integrate the basic functionality of the Batch terminals with an integrated, IEEE 802.11b direct sequence radio that enable communication with a host computer through a wireless local area network (WLAN).
Dolphin 7900 Series Peripherals Each of the following items is sold separately to enhance your Dolphin 7900 terminal’s capabilities. Dolphin HomeBase™ The Dolphin HomeBase charging and communication cradle supports both RS-232 and USB communications, which enable it to interface with the majority of PC-based enterprise systems. When a terminal is seated in the HomeBase, its main battery pack charges in less that four hours.
Dolphin 7900 Accessories Each of the following items is sold separately to enhance your Dolphin 7900 terminal’s capabilities. Dolphin Cable Kits USB and serial cables connect the Dolphin 7900 terminal directly to both a peripheral device for communication and a power source for charging. Dolphin Mobile Charger This charging cable plugs the terminal directly into a vehicle cigarette lighter/power port to power the terminal and charge the battery pack.
Using the Dolphin 7900 for the First Time 1. Unpack the Carton and Verify its Contents, page 2-5. 2. Install the Main Battery Pack, page 2-5. 3. Charge the Main and Backup Batteries, page 2-6. 4. Initialize the Mobile Computer, page 2-7. 5. Align the Screen, page 2-8. 6. Complete the Opening Screens, page 2-8. 7. Set the Time Zone, page 2-9. 8. Let Autoinstall Run, page 2-9. 9. Verify Operations with Demos, page 2-10. Step 1.
Installing the Main Battery Pack ! Use only the Li-ion battery packs provided by Hand Held Products. The use of any battery pack not sold/manufactured by Hand Held Products in a Dolphin terminal will void your warranty and may result in damage to the Dolphin terminal or battery. 1. Unpack the Li-ion battery pack. 2. Hold the terminal with the front panel (keyboard) facing down and detach the handstrap. 3.
Charging with Dolphin Peripherals When the battery is installed in the terminal, you can insert the terminal into any one of the following peripherals to charge the main battery pack: • Dolphin 7900 HomeBase (see page 12-1) • Dolphin 7900 Mobile Base (see page 13-1) • Dolphin 7900 ChargeBase (see page 14-1) or the Dolphin 7900 Net Base To fully charge the Li-ion battery before installing it in the terminal, use the • Dolphin 7900 QuadCharger (see page 15-1) • Auxiliary Battery Well of the Dolphin HomeBase (
Step 5. Align the Screen You are prompted to align the screen by tapping the target five times. Use the stylus provided by Hand Held Products. • Alignment should always be performed with a stylus designed for touch screen applications. The small point is required for accurate calibration. • Press the stylus firmly into the center of the cross-hair target once and release. Do not “double-tap” the target. • You can re-align the screen at any time by going to Start > Settings > System tab > Screen. Step 6.
Step 7. Set the Time Zone Use the drop-down list to select your time zone, and tap Next. This does not necessarily set the correct time; only the time zone. You set the time and date manually. For details, see Setting the Time and Date on page 2-9. After setting the time zone, you are finished with the initial setup. The system begins autoinstalling. Step 8. Let Autoinstall Run For each program that loads, a status bar indicates that the program is loading. Autoinstall occurs after each hard reset.
The Clock Settings screen appears. Step 10. Verify Operations with Demos For details, see Using the Image Engine on page 5-1.
Resetting the Terminal There are two ways to reset the Dolphin terminal: 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 After installing some software applications After making changes to certain system settings, such as network cards 1. Press and hold the Red + ESC keys for approximately five seconds. 2.
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3 Hardware Overview System Features Processor The Dolphin 7900 terminal is equipped with an Intel X-Scale 400MHz RISC microprocessor that runs on a 100 MHz RAM BUS, making it one of the most powerful mobile computers on the market. Operating System Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition software provides a compact, highly efficient, scalable operating system. Its open architecture facilitates the development of applications for energy-efficient data collection devices such as the Dolphin 7900 terminal.
Front Panel Features This section describes features on the front panel of the Dolphin 7900 terminal. (The following graphic shows a Dolphin 7900 with a 25-key keyboard.
Audio Jack Dolphin 7900 terminals contain a 2.5mm audio jack that supports both speaker (stereo) and microphone (mono) headsets. Both microphone and speaker are located on the front panel for voice communication that is fully integrated with terminal operation. Speaker The Dolphin 7900 terminal has an integrated speaker that sounds audio signals as you scan bar code labels and enter data. The operating frequency range is 500Hz at 71 dB up to 80 dB. The speaker can also be used for playing sounds (e.g.
Back Panel Features The following graphic describes features on the back panel of the Dolphin 7900 terminal.
Image Engine Window Dolphin 7900 terminals have an optional image engine that reads and decodes linear, stacked linear (PDF417), and 2D matrix bar code symbologies. With the latest CMOS-based technology, the engine works like a digital camera and enables digital image capture, signature capture, and reading of OCR characters. The engine points out the top panel at a slight downward angle so that the terminal needs to be positioned slightly above the image or bar code when using the engine.
Side Panel Features The following graphic shows the left, side panel. Programmable Side Button Access Door Programmable Side Button Programmable buttons are located on both side panels. By default, these buttons activate the image/scan engine as a more ergonomic alternative to pressing the Scan key on the keyboard. These buttons can be programmed to perform specific functions in the Buttons setting. For details, see Buttons on page 7-3.
4. Using the special tool from Hand Held Products, unscrew both screws. Installing a Mini-SD Card 1. When the access door is open, slide the mini-SD card into the appropriate slot until it clicks into place. Rubber Gasket 2. The bottom, inside panel of the opening displays the following guide to help you insert the mini-SD card correctly: mSD SIM To remove an installed mini-SD card, tap on the edge lightly to unlock the card; the card will pop out just enough for you to grab its edge and pull it out.
Bottom Panel Features Note: Signals referenced are for a DTE device. 1 3 2 10 11 4 5 7 6 12 13 14 15 8 9 16 17 Mechanical Connector Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Description +USB PWR N/C N/C N/C N/C GND 5V OUT DTR -USB USB DET RI DSR RXD RTS TXD CTS Mechanical Connector The bottom panel of the Dolphin 7900 features a custom, industrial-grade connector with 17 pins.
Battery Power The Dolphin 7900 features intelligent battery technology with two types of battery power: • The main battery pack installed in the back panel • The backup battery located inside the terminal Both batteries work together to prevent data loss when the terminal is used over long periods of time. Both batteries must also be charged to full capacity before using the Dolphin 7900 for the first time. Main Battery Pack ! Use only the Li-ion battery packs provided by Hand Held Products.
Managing Battery Power Data and files saved on the Dolphin terminal may be stored in RAM; therefore, maintain a continuous power supply to the terminal to help prevent data loss. Letting the backup battery become fully discharged causes the terminal to lose all data in RAM. The internal battery discharges prematurely if there is not at least a partially charged battery in the terminal. When you remove a battery pack, insert another charged battery pack in the Dolphin.
Checking Battery Power Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power. The Battery tab opens displaying the charge status of both the installed Li-ion battery pack and the NiMH backup battery inside the terminal. For more information, see Power on page 7-13. Storing Batteries To maintain optimal battery performance, follow these storage guidelines: • Avoid storing batteries outside the specified range of -4 to 104° F (-20 to 40°C) or in extremely high humidity.
Dolphin 7900 Technical Specifications System Architecture Processor: Intel X-Scale PXA255 400MHz Software Development Kits: Dolphin SDK Add-on for Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition supports Embedded Visual C++ 4.
Dolphin 7900 Technical Specifications Power: Lithium-Ion battery technology, 7.4V, 14.8 watt-hour main battery with hot-swappable design for fast replacement in the field Other: Integrated stylus with optional tether and adjustable, removable hand strap Peripherals/Accessories Dolphin HomeBase Charging/communications cradle with auxiliary battery well. Data transfer via RS-232 serial or USB ports. Dolphin Mobile Base Mobile charging/communication cradle. Data transfer via RS-232 serial.
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4 Using the Dolphin 7900 Terminal Overview This chapter provides the basic instructions you need to operate the Dolphin 7900 terminal. Using the Touch Screen Hand Held Products recommends using screen protectors to protect the touch screen; especially when used with applications that require high-volume interfacing with the touch screen. Screen protectors help prevent damage to the touch screen display and are easily installed.
Today Screen When the terminal powers one for the first time, you see the Today screen. You can also display it by tapping Start and then Today. On the Today screen, you can see at a glance important information for the day.
Selecting Programs To see additional programs loaded on your terminal, tap Start > Programs. The Programs screen displays the programs that are not listed on the Start menu. To open a program, tap once on the icon. Some programs have abbreviated labels underneath the icon. To see the full spelling of an abbreviated label, tap and hold the stylus on the label. Drag the stylus off the label so that the command is not carried out. Pop-Up Menus With pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an action for an item.
Adjusting the Backlight The backlight for the color display is user-defined. There are two tabs - one for Battery and the other for External power. The options on each tab are the same. Go to Start > Settings > System tab > Backlight. Backlight settings open displaying the Battery tab. From the Turn off backlight… drop-down list, select how many minutes you want to elapse before the backlight automatically turns off.
Communication Media Options Mechanical Connector The 17-pin, industrial-grade, mechanical connector on the bottom panel is designed to work only with communication and charging peripherals sold/manufactured by Hand Held Products. For more information about the connector, see Mechanical Connector on page 3-8. IrDA Port The IrDA port enables the Dolphin 7900 to transmit data via pulses of light to and from other IrDA-compliant devices, such as printers and PCs or to other Dolphin terminals.
Radio Options Dolphin 7900 terminals can be configured with one or both 802.11b and Bluetooth radios. If installed together, Bluetooth and 802.11b are co-operational, which means that you can power up and operate both radios simultaneously. For more information about 802.11b radios, see Wireless LAN Communications with 802.11b on page 9-1. For more information about Bluetooth radios, see Wireless PAN Communications with Bluetooth on page 10-1.
Powering Up Radios and Radio Combinations Requirements To successfully power up a radio, both the hardware module and the software driver must be installed on the terminal. If the module is present, the radio appears in the Radio Manager. To power up a radio or radio combination, select the radio in the Radio Modes list and tap Apply. The radio drivers are powered down and powered up in the proper sequence. For example, if the radio powered up is Bluetooth Only and you try to switch to 802.
Using the Soft Input Panel (SIP) Use the SIP to enter information in any program on the Dolphin terminal. You can either type on the soft keyboard or write on the touch screen using Letter Recognizer or Block Recognizer. In either case, the characters appear as typed text on the screen. To show or hide the SIP, tap the Input Panel button. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button to see your choices.
Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button and then Block Recognizer and write a letter in the box. When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen. Selecting Text To edit or format typed text, select it by dragging the stylus across the text. Then, use the commands on the pop-up menu to cut, copy, and paste the selected text. Input Panel Options You can set input options by going to Start > Settings > Personal tab > Input.
Writing on the Screen You can use your stylus to write directly on the screen as you would on paper. To write on the screen, tap the Pen button to switch to writing mode. This action displays lines on the screen to help you write. Note: Some programs that accept writing may not have the Pen button. See the documentation for that program to find out how to switch to writing mode. To Select Writing If you want to edit or format writing, you must select it first. 1.
For example, selected drawings can be resized, while writing cannot.
Finding and Organizing Information Using Find The Find feature helps you quickly locate information. Tap Start > Programs > Find. Enter the text you want to find, select a data type, and then tap Go to start the search. Using File Explorer You can also use the File Explorer to find files and organize these files into folders. On the Start menu, tap Programs, and then File Explorer.
Using the Image Engine Overview The Dolphin 7900 terminal houses a compact image engine that instantly reads all 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 digital images, such as signatures and pictures of damaged inventory. Images are saved in industry-standard file formats. Image Engine Options Dolphin 7900 terminals may be equipped with one of the following image engines.
Bar Code Symbologies Supported The Dolphin 7900 supports the following bar code symbologies: Symbology type Symbologies supported 1D Symbologies Codabar Code 3 of 9 Code 11 Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF) Code 93 Code 128 EAN with Add-On EAN with Extended Coupon Code EAN-13 Interleaved 2 or 5 Matrix 2 of 5 Plessey PosiCode RSS Straight 2 of 5 IATA Straight 2 of 5 Industrial Telepen Trioptic Code UCC/EAN-128 UPC and UPC-A 2D Symbologies Aztec Code 16K Composite Data Matrix MaxiCode OCR PDF417 QR Code RS
Activating the Engine The Dolphin 7900 offers the following options to activate the engine: • The Scan key located in the center the keyboards for easy access from either hand - see SCAN key on page 6-4. • The buttons located on both side panels - see Side Panel Features on page 3-6. Programmable Side Buttons The buttons on the side panel - Side Panel Features on page 3-6 - activate the imager by default. These buttons can be programmed to perform specific functions as well as open software applications.
Sample Bar Codes You can use the following bar codes to verify decoding: Omni-Directional Scanning Options The aiming beam is 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. Symbologies with larger bars or elements (mil size) should be read farther from the unit. The Dolphin 7900 supports omni-directional scanning.
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 Dolphin 7900 touch screen displays a preview of the object.
IMAGETEAM 4300 High-Vis If your configuration of the Dolphin 7900 contains the IT4300 imager, high-vis aimers frame the previewed image on the screen to help you take the best image. Note: The aimer brackets do not show up in red; red is used here for illustrative purposes only. Uploading Images Image files can be transmitted to a host PC via • Microsoft ActiveSync and a Dolphin communication peripheral, or • Over your wireless radio network.
6 Using the Keyboards Overview The Dolphin 7900 Series features two keyboard options: Both keyboards are recessed under the overlay for maximum durability and backlit for maximum viewability in various lighting conditions. Keyboard overlays are color-coded to indicate the functions performed or characters typed when the color-coded key is pressed immediately after the Red or Blue Modifier key. In addition to the standard number and letter keys, both keyboards contains three types of keys: 1.
Using the Function Keys Function keys are those keys that perform specific functions and usually have the name of the function they perform. Name Key Function Backlight Backspace (BKSP) Delete (DEL) The Backlight key turns the keyboard backlight on and off. BKSP E SC The Backspace function is performed by pressing the Red modifier key + the left arrow. Backspace moves the cursor back one space and deletes each time the key combination is pressed.
Using the Navigation Keys Located in the center of each keyboard for easy access with either hand, the navigation keys enable you to navigate the cursor through an application screen. Press To … Move the cursor up one row or line. Move the cursor down one row or line. Move the cursor one character to the right. Move the cursor one character to the left.
25-Key Numeric Keyboard The following graphic displays the 25-key numeric keyboard. Alpha Mode The 25-key keyboard defaults to numeric mode. Numeric mode is when you type numbers with the number keys. Alpha mode is when you type letters or characters with the number keys. To toggle between numeric and alpha modes, double-tap the Blue modifier key. There are alpha indicators on the number buttons that specify the letters or characters that will be typed when you press that key in alpha mode.
Blue Key Combinations Alpha Mode - Double-tap the Blue modifier key Character Character (lower case) (upper case) 1 _ = / \ _ = / \ 2 abc ABC 3 def DEF 4 ghi GHI 5 jkl JKL 6 mno MNO 7 pqrs PQRS 8 tuv TUV 9 wxyz WXYZ * * * . : ; - + : ; - + , @ ? ! @ ? ! Key Functions - Press the Blue key once in combination with the next key.
6-6 Key Combination Function/Special Character Red + 4 F4 Red + 5 F5 Red + 6 F6 Red + 7 F7 Red + 8 F8 Red + 9 F9 Red + 0 F10 Red + * # Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide
36-Key Alpha Keyboard The following graphic displays the 36-key alpha keyboard. NUM Lock Key The 36-key keyboard defaults to alpha mode. Alpha mode is when you type letters with the letter keys. Numeric mode is when you type numbers or characters with the letter keys. To toggle between alpha and numeric modes, tap the NUM key once. There are numeric indicators above and to the left of the alpha keys that specify the number or character that will be typed when that key is pressed in numeric mode.
Blue Key Combinations Key Combination Function Blue + Backlight Power Blue + Left Arrow Send Blue + Right Arrow End Blue + Up Arrow Volume up Blue + Down Arrow Volume down Key Combination Function Red + Left Arrow Backspace Red + Right Arrow Space Red + ESC (hold) Soft reset (warm boot) Red + TAB (hold) Hard reset (cold boot) Red + E F1 Red + J F2 Red + O F3 Red + T F4 Red Key Combinations NUM Key Combinations Pressing the Num key once switches the keyboard to numeric mode.
Note: Key Character S / UV * WX @ YZ # You do NOT need to press and hold the NUM key when pressing the next key. Numeric Shift in Numeric Mode When typing in numeric mode, tapping the Blue modifier key acts like a Shift key that enables you to type special characters in addition to those indicated on the overlay.
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7 Settings Overview Customized settings are available on the Start menu. Go to Start > Settings and settings screen opens displaying the Personal tab. Settings consists of three tabs: Personal, System, and Connections. Personal Tab System Tab Connections Tab Tab This tab enables you to … Personal Customize buttons, set SIP options, and adjust headset settings; see Personal Tab on page 7-2. System Adjust system settings; see System Tab on page 7-8.
Personal Tab To access the Personal tab, go to Start > Settings. The screen opens displaying the Personal tab. Icon Tapping this icon enables you to … Buttons Program the side buttons to perform specific tasks. For more information, see Buttons on page 7-3. To use the Buttons setting, the HotKeys Utility must be initialized. Tap Start > Utils > HotKeys (the icon is the same). The HotKeys utility initializes. Then, you can return to the Personal tab and tap Buttons.
Buttons The Buttons setting enables you to program both keyboard buttons and the side buttons to perform specific tasks or open installed applications. By default, the side buttons (for locations, see page 3-6) activate the image engine; however, the Buttons setting enables you to program these buttons. 1. Tap the Buttons icon. The Buttons setting opens displaying the default button assignments. Button column Displays the button to program.
5. Tap the button you just programmed to verify that it performs the specified function. Available Applications The Assign a program list contains programs installed on the Dolphin terminal. If there is a program installed on the Dolphin terminal that you would like to see in this list, paste a Shortcut to the program in the \\Windows\Start Menu\Programs folder. For instructions about creating shortcuts, see Using File Explorer on page 7-6.
Headset Control The Headset Control setting enables you to adjust audio settings while using a headset. Headset Type Stereo headphone Select this option if you are using a headset for audio output only. In this case, you need to use the microphone on the terminal (Microphone, page 3-2) for audio input; i.e., listen via the headset and speak into the microphone. These types of headsets usually contain two earpieces for stereo sound. Tap OK to save your selection.
Adding a Program to the Start Menu You can add existing programs you use often, such as File Explorer, to the Start menu for faster access. You are not installing the program, just re-routing access to it. Note: Only seven applications are allowed on the Start menu. Using System Settings 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Menus > Start Menu tab. 2. Tap the check box for the program you want to add and tap OK to save. 3. Tap the Start menu to verify that the program appears on it.
3. Navigate to the Windows folder and open the Start Menu (My Device > Windows > Start Menu), tap and hold a blank area of the window, and tap Paste Shortcut on the pop-up menu. 4. Tap the Start menu to verify that the program now appears on it. Using ActiveSync on the Desktop Computer Here, you are performing the same basic process as on the terminal, except that you are using the Explore utility (Windows Explorer) to copy and paste the shortcut. 1. Open ActiveSync > Explore and navigate to the program.
System Tab The System tab enables you to verify and sometimes alter system parameters. To access the System tab, go to 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 tab Displays the information about the software, operating system, and processor of the terminal.
Certificates This system setting is designed to manage certificates for 802.11b networks. However, on Dolphin terminals, you manage certificates through Meetinghouse; see Installing Certificates with CertAdd on page 9-33. ClearType Tuner This system setting enables you to adjust the level ClearType font rendering by moving a slider. The sample text displays the setting results immediately.
Memory The Memory system setting enables you to review and manage both RAM (volatile) and IPSM/Storage Card (non-volatile) memory. Access this system setting whenever you receive system messages about memory. There are three tabs: Main, Storage Card, and Running Programs. Main tab This tab displays current capacity and usage of the 64MB of on-board, volatile RAM memory. This is the memory used for running and storing programs as well as storing program data.
Storage Card tab IPSM 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. Free The MB that is still available for use. Short for Intel Persistent Storage Manager, this is14MB of on-board Flash memory that is nonvolatile.
Running Programs tab Displays the software programs currently using Storage memory. Check this tab when you are receiving out of memory errors or when the mobile computer is running slowly. You can • Select a program in the list and tap Stop to stop it from running (and therefore from using memory), or • Tap Stop All to automatically stop all running programs. ! Anytime you stop a running program, it frees up RAM memory.
Power Power system settings contains three tabs: Battery, Wireless, and Advanced. Tab This tab enables you to … Battery Tab Check the remaining charge of both the main and backup batteries. For more information about the terminal’s batteries, see Battery Power on page 3-9. Wireless Tab Determine the power settings for your wireless connection. Select Wireless signals off… when you don’t want to use system power to power up the radio(s).
Tab This tab enables you to … Advanced Tab Determine 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. For On external 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 external power.
The results appear on the screen. To see specific settings or change a specific setting, tap on one of the tabs, make the change and tap OK to save it. 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 out of memory. The programs removed are removed from RAM memory. Any program (usually *.cab or *.
2. Tap Remove. The following message appears: 3. Tap Yes. Wait while the program is removed. 4. Verify that the program no longer appears in the list. Memory The Remove Programs screen displays the total storage memory available. It adjusts automatically when a program is removed for quick reference. For more detailed memory information, tap memory of “Adjust memory allocation” along the bottom margin. It opens the Memory system setting. For information about memory settings, see Memory on page 7-10.
ClearType Tab The Dolphin 7900 displays support ClearType font rendering. ClearType is a Microsoft technology that dramatically increases the readability of text on LCD displays. To enable ClearType font rendering, select Enable ClearType and tap OK. To adjust the level of ClearType font rendering, use the ClearType Tuner; see ClearType Tuner on page 7-9. For more information about ClearType font rendering, visit: www.microsoft.com/typography/cleartype/ what.
This is the default font size setting. To change the font size, move the slider toward Smallest or Largest. The Example text changes to reflect the font change. Tap OK to save the new font size setting.
Connections Tab The Connections tab enables you to manage your network connections. Icon Tapping this icon… Beam Enables you to verify and adjust the infrared settings of the IrDA port; see Using Infrared on page 8-6. Connections Enables you to configure network connections. This is the connections manager; see Connections Tab on page 7-19. Network Cards Enables you to access the Wireless and Network Adapters tabs; see Network Cards on page 7-31.
Com Port Assignment Table The Dolphin 7900 terminal ships with the Com ports assigned as follows: Com Port Assignment 1 Serial port; this is the 17-pin connector on the bottom panel. See Mechanical Connector on page 3-8. 2 Bluetooth Module If there is no Bluetooth hardware installed on the terminal, this com port is unassigned. 3 Raw Infrared 4 Unassigned 5 USB virtual serial port 6 IrDA, if IrDA is enabled. If IrDA is disabled, this com port becomes available.
Advanced tab The Advanced tab enables you to configure and manage network parameters and network cards. Creating an External Modem Connection to an ISP 1. Obtain the following information from your ISP: • • • • ISP dial-up access telephone number, user name, password, and TCP/IP settings. 2. Use a NULL modem cable to connect to an external modem. 3. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections > Task tab. 4. Tap Add a new modem connection. The Make New Connection screen appears. 5.
7. Tap Next. The My Connection screen appears. 8. Enter the number that should be dialed when connecting to your ISP. Include any special digits such as "*" or "#" (see Establishing Dialing Rules on page 7-30). Tap Next. 9. Now enter any authentication information your ISP requests. 10. You should not need to change any settings in Advanced because most ISPs now use a dynamically-assigned addresses. 11. Tap FInish.
Advanced Settings Tap the Advanced button to open the Advanced settings. General Tab Use the General tab to change the connection speed. Wait for dial tone, dial, then wait for credit card, add dial-string modem commands, or cancel call after a set number of seconds. Port Settings Tab The Port Settings tab has options that should be left alone unless indicated otherwise by your ISP.
TCP/IP Tab If your ISP does not use a dynamically-assigned address, enter that information into the TCP/IP tab. Servers Tab Finally, if your ISP requires special DNS or WINS information, enter it into the Servers tab. Connecting to Your ISP 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections to open the connections manager.
2. Tap Manage existing connections. 3. Tap and hold on the applicable dial-up settings and select Connect. (You can delete the connection by selecting Delete.) 4. Your modem will dial-out and attempt to create the connection. Creating an External Modem Connection to Your Work Follow the instructions for Connecting to Your ISP, but select Add a new modem connection under My Work Network. Establishing Exceptions for Work URLs Some companies use periods in their intranet URLs (for example, intranet.
2. Under the My Work Network heading, tap Set up my proxy server. 3. Select This network connects to the Internet and This network uses a proxy server… 4. In the Proxy server field, enter the proxy server name. • Tap Advanced for advanced settings. This information can be provided only by your network administrator. 5. To change existing settings, under My Work Network, tap Manage existing connections and tap the Proxy tab.
2. Under the My Work Network heading, tap Add a new VPN server connection. 3. Enter the requested information including VPN type and tap Next. 4. Indicate whether a pre-installed certificate should be used or rather a pre-shared key and tap Next. 5. Enter your login details. If finished, tap Finish to complete VPN setup. 6. Otherwise, tap Advanced to access more options.
• Enter TCP/IP settings in the TCP/IP tab; server-assigned IP addresses use DHCP. • Enter Server DNS/WINS information in the Servers tab. Connecting to a VPN Server 1. Go to Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections.
2. Select Edit my VPN servers. 3. Tap and hold on the server, then select Connect on the popup menu. (Note that through this screen you can delete your VPN server connection.) 4. Your VPN Server is accessed.
Establishing Dialing Rules 1. Tap Start > System > Connections tab > Connections > Advanced tab (see page 7-21). 2. Tap Select Location. 3. Select Use dialing rules. By default two dialing rules profiles exist: Home and Work. 4. Tap Edit to configure either profile. (You can define your own dialing profile by tapping New. A warning appears that your existing modem connections must include the correct country and region area code settings.
5. Tap OK to confirm. Enter the appropriate information on the next screen. 6. Tap Dialing Patterns to change how dialing occurs. 7. Following the format of "e" represents country code, "f" represents area code, and "g" represents the number, enter how local, long distance, and international calls should be dialed. Tap OK to save your changes.
1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections > Network Cards > Network Adapters tab. 2. In the list, tap on an adapter to review its settings. (Server-assigned IP addresses use DHCP.) 3. If you make a change on one of these tabs, tap OK. The following message appears: 4. You must perform a soft reset to update the registry; see Soft Reset (Warm Boot) on page 2-11. During the soft reset, the new registry entries created by the changes can be read by the applications that need them.
8 Communications Overview You can exchange information between your Dolphin terminal and other mobile devices, a desktop computer, a network, or the Internet. You have the following connection options: • Connect to your desktop computer and synchronize via Microsoft ActiveSync v3.7 or higher. • Use the infrared (IrDA) port to send and receive files between two devices. • Connect to your ISP.
Using ActiveSync Using Microsoft ActiveSync, you can synchronize information in Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft® Exchange Server on your desktop computer with your Dolphin terminal. You can also synchronize this information directly with a Microsoft Exchange server. Synchronization compares the data on the desktop computer and the terminal and updates both with the most recent data so that the information on both is identical.
Synchronizing from the Terminal ActiveSync must be setup on your desktop computer and the first synchronization process completed before you initiate synchronization from the terminal for the first time. To initiate synchronization the first time, tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync. The synchronization process begins. Note: If you have a wireless LAN card, you can synchronize remotely.
The Mobile Device folder opens in Windows Explorer. The terminal is now treated as a mass storage device, and transferring files is as simple as dragging and dropping or copying and pasting as you would for moving files between folders on your hard drive. Adding Programs to the Terminal Using ActiveSync ! When selecting programs, verify that the program and version of the program are designed for Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition and your processor.
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 Autoinstall process (page 2-9). Remember! A hard reset erases RAM data (page 2-11). 4. After installation on the terminal is complete, tap Start > Programs and the program and its icon appears on the Programs screen. Tap it to open the program.
Using Infrared Dolphin 7900 terminals contain an IrDA port on the top panel (see IrDa Port on page 3-2). 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. Verify That the IrDA Port is Enabled The IrDA port must be enabled to transmit data. By default, the IrDA port is assigned to Com port 6 and is enabled.
Verify That Beam Settings Are Set to Receive The Beam Settings must be set to receive for the terminal to receive data from other infrared devices. To verify, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Beam. The Beam Settings window should appear as follows: Sending and Receiving To send or receive, the IrDA ports of both devices - whether it’s two terminals, or a terminal and a host device - must be aligned with each other and within a close range. The maximum data-transfer speed is 115 Kbps. Sending 1.
Troubleshooting If the Beam Settings are not set to receive or you’ve aligned two IrDA ports and the terminal is still not receiving, go to Start > Programs > Infrared Receive. The terminal searches for the sending device.
Using an ISP The communication software for creating an ISP connection is already installed on your device. Your service provider should provide the software needed to install other services, such as paging and fax services. After you are connected, you can send and receive e-mail messages by using Inbox and view web pages using Pocket Internet Explorer. For more information, see Messaging on page 11-7. You can also download software applications from the web.
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9 Wireless LAN Communications with 802.11b Overview Dolphin 7900 terminals are available with an on-board 2.4 GHz 802.11b WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) radio that uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology to spread the signal continuously over a wide frequency band at a data rate of up to 11 Mbps. In addition, the open software architecture makes the Dolphin 7900 a complete solution for a variety of wireless mobile data collection applications.
802.11b Settings You can access the configuration utility two ways: 1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > 802.11b Settings. This icon appears on the System tab only if there is an 802.11b radio installed on the terminal. 2. Tap the Status icon in the system tray - see The Status Icon on page 9-10. The 802.11b Settings utility consists of four tabs: Status, Config, Advanced, and About. Each tab is described in its own section in this chapter.
Status Tab 802.11b Settings always opens to the Status tab, which displays the current WLAN settings for 802.11b. Field Description Current Channel Shows the RF channel currently used by the radio. Current TX Rate Shows the current transmit rate. This can be 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, or 11 Mbps. Disable/Enable Radio Tap this button to disable/enable the radio. Rescan Tap this button to start a rescan process to search for an AP with a stronger signal in the network.
Field Description More Info Tap this button to display detailed TCP/IP information as shown in the following screen: Ping Tap the Ping button to open the Ping Utility for WLAN. 9-4 Field Description IP Address Displays the current IP address. Enter another IP address to ping. Size (Bytes) Displays the current data packet size in bytes; 32 is the default. You can select up to 8192 from the drop-down list. Timeout (ms) Displays the current timeout; 500 is the default.
Config Tab The Config tab provides a list of all access points and peer stations in range. Its configuration tool enables you to create and edit SSID profiles for access points that you want your station to associate with. Preferred Profiles This section displays a list of preferred profiles for access points (AP) in the network created by the user, or added from the Active SSIDs table. When turned on, the radio searches for the APs in the exact order shown in the list of profiles.
Column This column displays… Mode The mode of operation • Access point • A peer station Channel The channel and applied WEP method, if any. • WEP Key-On • WEP Key-Off Add SupRate Supported data rate of the access point or the peer station. BSSID (MAC Addr) BSSID or MAC Address of the access point or the peer station. Tap this button to add an Active SSID to the Preferred Profiles list. Select and active SSID in the list, tap Add, and the profile moves to the Preferred Profiles list.
To Create a New Profile In the Preferred Profiles section, tap the New button Authentication. . A screen opens with two tabs windows: Network Profile and Network Profile Tab Field Description Network Name &Type SSID Enter an SSID, which is the Network Name. Check with your network administrator for Network Name (SSID). TX Rate Choose the transmit rate from the drop-down list - 1MB, 2 MB, Auto 1/2 MB, 5.5 MB, 11 MB, or Fully Auto. The transmit rate is set to Fully Auto by default.
Authentication Tab On the Authentication tab, you configure the WEP encryption key for secure wireless communication. To use WEP, the encryption key must be configured as part of the profile before connecting. For more information about configuring a profile, see To Create a New Profile on page 9-7. Field Description *Authentication Algorithm This drop-down list is active and configurable only when the WEP Key is enabled for the selected SSID profile.
Field Description OK Tap this button to save the profile or changes to the profile. Cancel Tap this button to close the window without saving or modifying the profile. To Delete a Profile Profiles may be deleted either from the Preferred List or from the Preferred List and Registry. To delete a profile, select (highlight) a profile and tap the Delete button and the following screen displays: From the pop-up window select the option of your choice and tap Yes to confirm or No to cancel.
Field Description Preamble Mode A preamble consists of a Synchronization (Sync) field and a 16-bit Start Frame Delimiter (SFD) field. Long TX Preamble – Where Sync field consists of 128 bits. Short TX Preamble – Where Sync field consists of 56 bits. Auto TX Preamble – Automatically changes between long and short preamble mode transmission based on AP configurations. This is the default Preamble Mode.
Menu Option Selecting This Option… Wireless Radio Off Turns off the radio. A pop-up window will ask for your confirmation. If confirmed, the LED will be off and the Status icon will change color from green to red on the top without signal strength displayed. The WLAN card/module will stop functioning. Removes the Status Icon from the bottom tray. A pop-up window asks you to confirm. Click Yes to confirm, or No to cancel.
802.11b Wireless Security Supplement AEGIS Client® offers the most comprehensive IEEE 802.1X supplicant for securing wired and wireless networks. The Client is a standards-based implementation of IEEE 802.1X and can be configured to work with almost any network equipment - wired or wireless - that supports the 802.1X authentication standard. The Client is interoperable with 802.1X-capable wireless access points and authentication servers including Microsoft's IAS and Cisco's ACS.
Required Network Configuration Information Worksheets Because AEGIS Client enables your terminal to access a network that is protected by the IEEE 802.1X protocol, you must configure EAP data communication to match your network server parameters. If the EAP configuration doesn’t match your network configuration, you can’t access the network. Installing and configuring the Client usually takes less than 15 minutes, provided you have the required equipment, software, and configuration information.
TLS/SmartCard Worksheet To configure AEGIS Client to use TLS/SmartCard authentication, you need to know: 1. Is a client certificate required? ____ No. ____ Yes. This file needs to be installed on your machine by your network administrator. 2. Should the AEGIS Client validate the server certificate chain? ____ No. Skip Questions 3-4. ____ Yes. 3. Will the server accept any trusted Certificate Authority (CA), or is a particular CA required? ____ Any trusted CA is acceptable.
TTLS Worksheet To configure with TTLS authentication, you need to know: 1. Use Windows user name and password for authentication? (Applies only to Windows clients.) 2. If not, what is your unique user name? If a second set of credentials is required, you need to know the exact user name. This is usually case-sensitive. User name:_______________________________________ 3. Is a client certificate required? ____ No. ____ Yes. This file needs to be installed on your machine by your network administrator. 4.
PEAP Worksheet To configure AEGIS Client with PEAP Authentication, you need to know: 1. Use Windows user name and password for authentication? (Applies only to Windows clients.) 2. If not, what is your unique user name? If a second set of credentials is required, you need to know the exact user name. This is usually case-sensitive. User name:_______________________________________ 3. Is a client certificate required? ____ No. ____ Yes.
Opening the Client To access the client the first time, tap Start > Programs > Meetinghouse AEGIS Client. After the Client has been activated, you can tap the icon in the lower left corner of the command bar. Icon Indicators The color of the icon indicates the status of the controlled ports. Icon Color This color icon indicates that … Green Authentication succeeded. Yellow Authentication is in process. Red Authentication failed.
The Main Screen On the terminal, open the Client. The main screen opens displaying a list of ports on the system’s network interface cards, You manage ports on this screen. Port Status icon Port Status Icon The main screen contains a port status icon to the left of each port listed. The color of this icon indicates the status of the port. The color of the icon changes as the port starts authentication, negotiates with the access point and/or authentication server, and then joins the network.
Start/Stop Starts or stops 802.1X authentication. After you finish the initial configuration, tap the network interface and tap Start. If the port is already active, tap Stop first, then Start to force the program to read the new configuration file. Restart Same as a Stop followed by Start. Tap this when you receive a notice such as the following: Configure Opens the Configuration screen displaying the User tab. Install Protocol Selecting this option binds the 802.
Event Log The Event Log is a text file that contains status information from the logging function. Each entry is listed sequentially with a time stamp and a text message. Tap Refresh to retrieve the most current information and display it in the log immediately. Tap Close to return to the main screen. Help Menu Tapping Help opens the help menu. Select Online Help to access online help. Select About to review software version information.
Port Menu On the main screen, tapping on a port opens a popup menu that allows the port to be enabled or disabled, configured, or deleted. The port menu enables you to use 802.1X authentication, change the port configuration, or remove it from the port list. If there are no entries in the Port list, follow the advice in the troubleshooting section to resolve the problem. Port Menu Options Enable and Disable These commands enable or disable 802.1X authentication on the port.
Configuration Screens Both Client Configuration and Port Settings areas lead you through a series of setup screens. The following diagram displays the different screens and how they are related: Client Configuration Area Each user account needs to define the protocol and the credentials used to authenticate a user. Because Windows Mobile devices are usually small devices with a single NIC and, usually, a single user, the initial configuration is usually the only time the software needs to be set up.
On this tab, You… User Settings Tab Configure authentication credentials and profiles. System Settings Tab Set the level of detail that the Client will provide in the system log and zero-config options. Server Identity Tab Control how the Client authenticates the server that handles the 802.1X protocol on the network side.
Field Description Authentication type This is the authentication method to be used - MD5-Challenge, LEAP, PEAP, TLS, or TTLS. Use certificate Your network administrator should let you know the protocols supported by the RADIUS server. The RADIUS server sits on the network and acts as a central credential repository for Access Servers that receive the radio signals and ultimately block or allow users to attach to the network. This is the certificate to be used during authentication.
System Tab The System Settings tab controls logging and the port manger timeout period. Field Description Log Level These settings control the detail of the log messages generated by the Client. Each level is cumulative. By default, all errors, warnings, and information events are logged. Each entry records a severity code (of one [debug message] to four [error] asterisks), a time stamp, and a message. Errors - only the most severe conditions are logged. Warnings - less severe conditions are logged.
Server Tab The Server identity tab defines the credentials the client uses to authenticate the server during TLS/TTLS/PEAP authentication message exchange. The Client uses this information to verify that the Client is communicating with a trusted server. Field Description Do not validate server certificate chain If this option is selected, the server certificate received during the TLS/TTLS/PEAP message exchange is not validated.
Port Settings Area In the Port Settings area, you configure network parameters for each port listed on the main screen; see The Main Screen on page 9-18. 1. On the main screen, tap and hold on a port. The Port popup menu appears; see Port Menu on page 9-21. 2. Tap Configure. The Port Settings Configuration screen opens displaying the Wireless Networks tab. On this tab, You… Wireless Networks Tab Set the parameters for Network Access Points and underlying protocol.
Wireless Networks Tab Field Description Available Networks Section This section displays the networks the terminal recognizes as available to connect to. When the Client is first installed, there are no entries in the Available Networks list. Scan Tap this button to see a list of networks broadcasting their availability. Note: You can also attach to networks who are not broadcasting. Move to Configured This button activates only after Scan has been tapped and available networks have been retrieved.
Field Description Properties Tap this button to review the properties of a network selected in the list. This button opens the same network configuration screen as the Add button does; use it to edit network configuration properties. Protocol Tab The Protocol tab enables you to configure parameters that will apply to all the networks the selected port connects to. Field Description Protocol Settings These are the timer intervals and retry settings defined in the 802.1X standard.
Adding a Wireless Network Configuration To add a wireless network configuration, on the main screen, tap and hold on the port, tap Configure on the Port popup menu, then tap Add in the Network Configurations section of the Wireless Networks tab. The Network Profile screen opens displaying the Profile Info tab. Profile Info Tab Field Description Network Profile Enter the name of this record. This is the name that appears in the Configured Networks list and, by default, is the same as the broadcast SSID.
WEP Mgmt Tab The WEP Mgmt tab enables you to set WEP parameters for each port. Note: The settings on this tab window are interrelated. This means that selecting one may disable access to others. Field Description Provide encryption key dynamically This option is selected by default. If this option is selected, the other WEP settings on this page are disabled. To enter a custom WEP, de-select this option. The other fields become active.
WPA Settings Tab The WPA Settings tab enables you to configure WPA settings. Field Description WPA Mode This drop-down list contains the following options: • Disabled - Do not enable WPA mode. This is the default selection. • WPA 802.1x - Enable WPA and obtain key information through the 802.1x protocol. • WPA PSK - Enable WPA with Pre-Shared Key (PSK) information entered in the field below. This mode is used if the 802.1x protocol is not being used for authentication.
If you wish to start with a blank file, exit from the Client (so the icon no longer appears at the lower right of the screen) and delete the log file (log8021x) in File Explorer; see Finding and Organizing Information on page 4-12. When you restart the Client, a new log file is created. Installing Certificates with CertAdd Certificate Requirements During configuration, you may have specified one or two certificates to use during the authentication process.
2. Go to Start > Programs > Meetinghouse Certificate Installer. The opening screen is displayed. All valid certificate file types located in the My Documents folder appear in the list. 3. Tap and hold on a certificate in the list. A pop-up appears asking if you want to install the certificate. 4. Tap OK. The certificate is loaded into the correct certificate store.
The Client is failing authentication even though all my information was entered correctly. 1. Verify that the network profile for the access point corresponds to the authentication profile you created for it. • • • • Select the network profile in the Configured Networks list. Tap Properties. The Profile Info tab opens - see page 9-30. In the Authentication profiles drop-down list, select the profile you want to review. Tap View. The User tab appears displaying the profile’s information. 2.
How 802.1X Works The network elements in the above graphics are those involved in a typical wireless LAN. When 802.1X is running, a wireless device must authenticate itself with the access point in order to get access to the Existing LAN. With respect to the terms used in the 802.1X standard, access points (APs) function as authenticators and wireless devices function as supplicants. The authenticator keeps a control port status for each Client it is serving.
Typical Message Exchange Using TTLS and PEAP The above graphic shows a typical message flow for a TTLS transaction. TTLS authentication comprises two phases. In Phase 1, TLS is used to authenticate the TTLS server to the client. The TTLS server may optionally request authentication of the client's certificate, but by default the client verifies only the server's certificate. The TLS handshake is negotiated between the client and the TTLS server.
Benefits of 802.1X Central User Administration The Client allows network administrators to continue to use RADIUS or another AAA server as their centralized authentication server. In 802.11b, where authentication took place between the access point and the station, there was no concept of passing credentials from the access point to an authentication server. For LANs this was fine. However, as users began to use their devices in remote locations, the security provided became inadequate. 802.
TTLS and PEAP bypassed the certificate issue by tunneling TLS, and thus eliminating the need for a certificate on the client side. PEAP supports only EAP-compliant authentication protocols within the tunnel structure, and is rapidly becoming the most widely supported of the EAP methods. TTLS supports pre-EAP authentication protocols within the tunnel structure, and should be used in those circumstances when pre-EAP interior protocols are desirable.
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10 Wireless PAN Communications with Bluetooth Overview Dolphin 7900 terminals are available with a Bluetooth radio for WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Network) usage. When the mobile computer is first initialized, the *.cab file and module for Bluetooth are installed. Powering Up the Bluetooth Radio Driver Before using the radio, make sure that the Bluetooth radio is powered up. When the radio driver is powered up, the Bluetooth icon appears in the task tray on the Today screen.
Assign COM Ports Follow these steps to view and/or modify the Bluetooth COM ports. If you are not going to use the IrDA port, you can disable it to free up a port for Bluetooth devices; see Using Infrared on page 8-6. 1. Tap on the Bluetooth icon on the Today screen. Select Advanced Features then My Bluetooth Device. Note: If you installed OBEX, the menu also lists Transfer via Bluetooth. 2. The My Bluetooth Device screen appears. Tap on the COM Ports tab. 3.
Discover Bluetooth Device(s) Follow these steps to discover other Bluetooth devices nearby, including non-phone devices. The Device Discovery Wizard is a more detailed alternative to using the Bluetooth “Get Connected!” Wizard or Bluetooth ActiveSync or Bluetooth LAN Access options. The Device Discovery Wizard allows you to discover any type of Bluetooth device. 1. If not open, launch the Bluetooth Devices folder. Tap on the Bluetooth icon on the Today screen.
2. Tap and hold your stylus on the Bluetooth device you want to bond with. In the pop-up menu, select Bond. 3. Alternatively, after selecting a device, tap on the Bond icon. Or tap on Device, then select Bond. 4. The Bluetooth Device Bonding Wizard launches. Follow the wizard to bond with your selected device.
5. As prompted, make sure the Bluetooth device that you want to bond with is in Bondable mode. 6. If the remote device is set up to accept bonding, a Bluetooth Passkey screen appears. To continue bonding, enter the correct passkey and tap Reply. 7. When you have successfully bonded with the other device, tap Finish. View Device Properties Follow these steps to view the properties of an already discovered device. 1. If not open, launch the Bluetooth Devices folder.
3. Use the General and Services screens to research device properties. If needed, assign a new device type icon by tapping on the arrow buttons in the General screen. You can also use the Device name field to rename the device. When done, tap OK for the setting to take effect. Set Up Your Favorite Device Follow these steps to set up default devices in the Bluetooth Devices folder. Please note that the Get Connected! Wizard automatically assigns the favorite phone. Complete these steps: 1.
2. In the pop-up menu, choose between Large Icons or Details. Large Icons Details Note: In Details view, you can see the Device Class and scroll right to see the current Bonded status. Delete a Device From the Folder If you no longer plan to connect with it, you can delete a device from the Bluetooth Devices folder. 1. If not open, launch the Bluetooth Devices folder. 2. Tap and hold your stylus on the device you wish to delete. In the pop-up menu, select Delete. 3.
Turn Radio Transmitter ON/OFF You may want to turn off the radio transmitter to save power or if you are entering an area with radio restrictions (e.g., an airplane). 1. The Bluetooth icon should appear in the task tray on the Today screen. Tap on the icon. 2. In the pop-up menu, select Turn Transmitter OFF. 3. The Bluetooth Card radio transmitter shuts off. The Bluetooth icon in the task tray becomes gray, as well as relevant menu options (e.g., Get Connected!). 4.
Bluetooth ActiveSync This section explains how to use the Bluetooth ActiveSync feature. It helps you quickly and easily ActiveSync to a notebook or desktop computer with ActiveSync v3.x installed. 1. Tap on the Bluetooth icon. In the pop-up menu, select Bluetooth ActiveSync. 2. The next screens varies depending on if your Bluetooth Devices folder contains any computers, and if one is chosen as your favorite.
(b) Your mobile computer attempts to connect to your selected computer. (c) After a successful connection is made, the status screen reports Connected. Now you are ready to synchronize files, if desired. SCENARIO #3: Your Bluetooth Devices folder contains no computers. (a) When you tap on Bluetooth ActiveSync, a Bluetooth Device Search automatically begins. Note: You can also start the device search by tapping Find in the Bluetooth Devices screen.
Bluetooth LAN Access This section explains how to use the Bluetooth LAN Access feature to quickly and easily connect to a Bluetooth-enabled LAN access point. 1. Tap on the Bluetooth icon. In the pop-up menu, select Bluetooth LAN Access. 2. The next screens varies depending on if your Bluetooth Devices folder contains any access points, and if one is chosen as your favorite. Please refer to the appropriate scenario: SCENARIO #1: Your Bluetooth Devices folder contains no favorite access point.
SCENARIO #2: Your Bluetooth Devices folder contains a favorite access point. (a) When you tap Bluetooth LAN Access, your mobile computer automatically tries to connect with your favorite access point. (b) If your LAN requires a passkey, a screen appears, asking for the passkey. Enter the passkey, then tap OK. (c) After a successful connection is made, the status screen reports Connected. (d) Now you are ready to access your LAN for Internet access, files, etc.
(e) After a successful connection is made, the screen reports Connected. (f) Now you are ready to access your LAN for Internet access, files, etc.
OBEX This section explains how to use the OBEX (object exchange) application to trade business cards, contacts or files with another Bluetooth device that supports OBEX. Bluetooth OBEX application supports five operations: • • • • • • Exchange Business Cards Send a Contact Send a File Browse Remote Device Receive Contact or File Enable File Sharing The first four operations - exchange business cards, send a contact, send a file, and browse remote device - are client-oriented.
2. Make sure the other Bluetooth device is set up to receive a contact. The device must support the OBEX Object Push profile. Note: If the other device is also using the Bluetooth Connection Kit, you can set it up to receive a contact by tapping the Bluetooth icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Transfer via Bluetooth > Receive Contact or File. 3. Now you are ready to exchange business cards. Tap on the Bluetooth icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Transfer via Bluetooth > Exchange Business Cards. 4.
3. Tap and hold your stylus on the contact(s) you would like to send. In the pop-up menu, select Send Via Bluetooth. 4. If your mobile computer has no devices in the Bluetooth Devices Folder, then it begins to search for Bluetooth devices nearby. 5. Select the Bluetooth device you wish to send the contact(s) to. If the desired device is not listed, tap Find. 6. Your mobile computer processes and send the contact(s). Send a File 1. Make sure the other Bluetooth device is set up to receive a file.
2. Now you are ready to send a file. Tap on the Bluetooth icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Transfer via Bluetooth > Send a File. 3. If your mobile computer has no devices in the Bluetooth Devices Folder, then it begins to search for Bluetooth devices nearby. 4. Select the Bluetooth device you wish to send a file. If the desired device is not listed, tap Find. 5. In the next screen, tap on the file you wish to send. You can use the Folder and Type drop-down menus to search for your file.
6. Your mobile computer sends the file. Browse Remote Device The Bluetooth File Explorer lets your mobile computer share files with another Bluetooth device. The other device must support the OBEX File Transfer server profile.
4. Select the Bluetooth device you wish to browse. If the desired device is not listed, tap Find. 5. Your mobile computer begins to establish a file sharing connection. 6. After the devices successfully connect, the Bluetooth File Explorer appears. Half of the screen shows contents of the remote device, while the other half shows contents of your device (the local device). The very bottom of the screen reports the connection status.
1. Select the file(s) or folder(s) that you wish to transfer. You can select items from only one device per transfer session. 2. There are two different ways to initiate the transfer: • Tap on the File menu. Select Send to remote or Get from remote, as applicable. The inappropriate option should be gray. • Tap on the Send to remote icon or Get from remote icon, as applicable. The inappropriate icon should be gray. 3. A screen reports the status of the transfer. 4.
3. In the next screen, enter a name for your new folder. Tap OK. 4. The new folder should be listed under the appropriate device. Delete File(s) or Folder(s) 1. Select item(s) that you wish to delete. You can only delete item(s) from one device at a time. 2. Tap on the File menu. Select Remote device or Local device, wherever the item(s) are located, then tap Delete remote item(s) or Delete local item(s), as applicable. 3.
1. Make sure the remote device has file sharing enabled. 2. Start the connection process by either of two methods: • • Tap on the Device menu. Select Connect. Tap on the Connect icon. 3. In the next screen, select the device you wish to connect to. Tap Select. Your mobile computer attempts to connect to the device selected. To disconnect from the remote device, do the following: 1. Start the disconnection process by either of two methods: • • Tap on the Device menu. Select Disconnect.
Enable File Sharing 1. Tap on the Bluetooth icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Transfer via Bluetooth > Enable File Sharing. 2. The Enable File Sharing status screen appears. Your mobile computer waits two minutes for the remote device to connect. 3. After successfully connecting to the remote device, the screen report Connected. 4. If two minutes passes before you connect, tap Wait Again. 5. File sharing is enabled until you end it by tapping Cancel.
Using the Dialer This section explains how to assign a dialing prefix and use the Dialer to dial a number directly from your Contacts list. The Dialer makes it quick and easy to perform dial-up networking. Note: The Dialer has been verified to work with Nokia and Ericcson phones and is known not to work with the Motorola 270c, NTT Docomo Paldio 633S or Sony au C413S phone. Results may vary with other phones that are not listed as being supported by the Bluetooth system.
4. If you have multiple phone numbers for a contact, a screen appears listing them, including any dialing prefix you may have assigned. Select the phone number you wish to dial. 5. Your mobile computer connects to your phone and begins dialing. The Dialer can dial a phone number containing any of the following non-numeric characters: * # + .
Get Connected Wizard The Get Connected! Wizard guides you through a one-time setup process that prepares the mobile computer and phone for Bluetooth connections. The wizard varies depending on what phone you want to connect to. Ericcson, Nokia 6210, NTT DoCoMo, Sony Phones 1. Tap on the Bluetooth task tray icon. In the pop-up menu, select Get Connected! 2. Follow the Bluetooth “Get Connected!” Wizard. In the second screen, use the drop-down list to select your Bluetooth phone.
4. When the search is complete, a list of the discovered Bluetooth phones appears. Choose the phone you wish to connect to, and tap Select. A service discovery phase begins, about 5-10 seconds. 5. As prompted in the next screen, prepare your phone for bonding. For instructions on setting your phone to “Bondable” or “Pairable” mode, refer to your phone manual. Have your passkey ready, then tap Next>. 6. In the next screen, enter the passkey. Tap Reply. 7.
4. The mobile computer searches for the phone. When the search is over, a list of the discovered Bluetooth phones appears. 5. Choose the phone you want to connect to, and tap Select. A service discovery phase begins, about 5-10 seconds. 6. The next two screens describe procedures you complete outside of the wizard. Read through each screen but do not complete the described procedures until you exit the wizard.
Dial Up to Your Network Complete the following steps to create a new Bluetooth internet connection. Before setting up dial-up networking, prepare yourself with dial-up information and other necessary settings from your office network or ISP. Note: For more information about modem connections, see Creating an External Modem Connection to an ISP on page 7-21. 1. Go to Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections. 2. In the top field, select Internet Settings and tap Modify. Then, tap New. 3.
b) Make up a 4-16 digit passkey, enter it on the phone, then enter it on the terminal. Note: The Bluetooth icon on the Today screen blinks to indicate a connection. c) After successfully bonding, you can set up the phone to automatically connect to your Dolphin 7900 without a passkey. Automatic Connections for Motorola Timeport 270C: • • • • • • • • On the phone, press MENU. Scroll to Settings, then press SELECT. Scroll to Connection, then press ON. On Bluetooth Link, press SELECT.
11 Applications Dolphin 7900 terminals ship with the following Microsoft applications installed: • • • • • • • • • • • Calendar Contacts Tasks Notes Messaging Pocket Internet Explorer Pocket Word Pocket Excel Windows Media Player for Pocket PC MSN Messenger Pictures Note: Microsoft® Money, Microsoft® Reader are NOT installed on the Dolphin 7900 when shipped but may be installed from the Microsoft Companion CD. Calendar Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events.
3. Using the input panel, enter a description and a location. Tap first to select the field. 4. If needed, tap the date and time to change them. 5. Enter other desired information. To see all available fields, hide the input panel. 6. To add notes, tap the Notes tab. You can enter text, draw, or create a recording. For more information on creating notes, refer to Notes on page 11-7. 7. When finished, tap OK to return to the calendar.
Creating Meeting Requests You can use Calendar to set up meetings with users of Outlook or Pocket Outlook. The meeting request is created automatically and sent either when you synchronize Inbox or when you connect to your e-mail server. Indicate how you want meeting requests sent by tapping Tools and then Options. If you send and receive e-mail messages through ActiveSync, select ActiveSync. Scheduling a Meeting 1. Create an appointment. 2.
Creating a Contact 1. On the Contacts screen, tap New. 2. Using the SIP or Dolphin keyboard, enter the contact’s information. Scroll down to see all available fields. 3. To assign the contact to a category, scroll to and tap Categories, then select a category from the list. (In the contact list, you can display contacts by category.) 4. To add notes about this contact, tap the Notes tab. For more information on creating notes, refer to Notes on page 11-7. 5.
Using the Summary Screen When you tap a contact in the contact list, a summary screen displays their information. Tasks Note: To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Tools > Options.
Creating a Task 1. Tap New. 2. Using the SIP or Dolphin keyboard, enter the task information. If the input panel is open, you need to hide it to see all available fields. 3. Tap Starts to enter a start date and/or Due to enter a due date for the task. 4. To assign the task to a category, tap Categories and select a category from the list. In the task list, you can display tasks by category. 5. To add notes, tap the Notes tab. For more information on creating notes, refer to Notes on page 11-7. 6.
Notes Quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, drawings, and phone numbers with Notes. If a note is open when you create the recording, it will be included in the note as an icon. Creating a Note 1. Tap New. 2. Type your note using the SIP or the Dolphin keyboard. Messaging Use Messaging to send and receive e-mail messages; this is your email Inbox. To use e-mail, you can: • Synchronize e-mail messages with Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Outlook on your desktop computer.
During synchronization: • Messages are copied from the mail folders of Exchange or Outlook on your desktop computer to the ActiveSync folder in Inbox on the terminal. By default, you will receive messages from the past three days only, the first 100 lines of each message, and file attachments of less than 100 KB in size. • E-mail messages in subfolders must be selected in ActiveSync on your desktop computer to be transferred.
Using the Message List Messages you receive are displayed in the message list. By default, the most recently received messages are displayed first in the list and unread messages are displayed in bold type. When you tap on a message to open it, the following screen appears: Composing Messages 1. Tap New. 2. In the To field, enter the e-mail or SMS address of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon (;), or select a name from the contact list by tapping the Address Book button.
4. Tap Send when you’ve finished the message. If you are working offline, the message is moved to the Outbox folder and will be sent the next time you connect. 5. If you are sending an SMS message and want to know if it was received, tap Edit, Options, and select Request SMS text message delivery notification before sending the message. Managing E-mail Messages and Folders Messages are displayed in one of five folders for each service you have created: Inbox, Deleted Items, Drafts, Outbox, and Sent Items.
Accessing Pocket Internet Explorer To open Pocket Internet Explorer, tap Start and then Internet Explorer. You can use Pocket Internet Explorer to browse Mobile Favorites and channels that have been downloaded without connecting to the Internet. You can also connect to the Internet through an ISP or a network connection and browse the Web.
View Options You can switch to One Column view, which condenses web content into a single column so that you do not have to scroll right to see the entire page. Tap View > Layout > One Column. Default View One Column View Mobile Favorites Folder Purpose The Mobile Favorites folder was created on your desktop computer when you installed ActiveSync. It enables you to create Favorite Links on your desktop computer that you can transfer to your Dolphin terminal.
1. On your desktop computer, open Internet Explorer, click Tools > Create Mobile Favorite. 2. To change the link name, enter a new name in the Name box. 3. Optionally, in Update, select a desired update schedule. 4. Tap OK. Internet Explorer downloads the latest version of the page to your desktop computer. 5. If you want to download the pages that are linked to this mobile favorite, in Internet Explorer on the desktop computer, rightclick the mobile favorite and then click Properties.
• Limit the number of downloaded linked pages. In Internet Explorer on the desktop computer, right-click the mobile favorite you want to change and then Properties. On the Download tab, specify 0 or 1 for the number of linked pages you want to download. Using AvantGo® Channels AvantGo is a free interactive service that provides access to personalized content and thousands of popular web sites. Subscribe to AvantGo channels directly from the terminal. For more information, visit: http://avantgo.
Creating a Word File To create a new file, tap Start > Programs > Pocket Word > New. A blank document appears. If you’ve selected a template for new documents in the Options dialog box, that template appears with appropriate text and formatting already provided. You can enter information in Pocket Word in one of two modes (typing on the SIP or keyboard and drawing), which are displayed on the View menu. Typing Mode Using the SIP or Dolphin keypad, enter typed text into the document.
Creating an Excel File To create a new file, tap Start > Programs > Pocket Excel > New. A blank workbook appears. If you’ve selected a template for new workbooks in the Options dialog box, that template appears with appropriate text and formatting already provided. Cell content s appear here as you enter them. Format button. AutoSum button. Zoom button. If your workbook contains sensitive information, you can protect it with a password. To do so, open the workbook, tap Edit, and then Password.
Windows Media Player for Pocket PC Use Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) for Pocket PC to play digital audio and video files stored on the terminal. To switch to Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, tap Start > Windows Media. After a media file has been loaded, you can play, pause, stop, song advance/reverse, mute sound, or adjust volume. This slider indicates the progress of media playback. Tools Menu The tools menu allows you to perform several important functions.
Settings allows you to configure several important aspects of WMP. Properties gives a detailed listing of a media file's attributes. Open URL allows you to open WMP-compliant media from a network or Internet resource. Add Web Favorite adds a streaming media file that is currently playing to web favorites. Repeat plays a playlist repeatedly. Shuffle plays items in a playlist in a random order. MSN Messenger MSN Messenger is an instant messaging program that lets you: • • • See who is online.
2. Tap Tools > Options > Account tab. 3. In the Accounts tab, enter your Passport or Exchange account information. Be sure to indicate the service you’re using to connect - Messenger or Exchange. 4. When complete, tap OK. You are returned to the sign-in screen. 5. To sign in, tap the sign-in screen and enter your e-mail address and password. Note: If you already use MSN Messenger, your contacts will show up on your device without being added again.
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12 Dolphin 7900 HomeBase Overview As the hub of your Dolphin 7900 system, the Dolphin HomeBase charging and communication cradle supports both RS-232 and USB communications, which make it able to interface with the majority of PC-based enterprise systems. When a terminal is seated in the HomeBase, its main battery pack charges in less that four hours. Power The HomeBase completes a full charge of the main battery pack in less than four hours.
Dolphin 7900 HomeBase Parts and Functions Front Panel Terminal Well DOCK AUX COMM LED Battery LED 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. While seated in the terminal well, the main battery installed in the terminal charges. The HomeBase completely charges a battery pack in less than four hours.
Orange Serial data is being sent at high data rates. If using the USB port This color… means… Green LED A USB connection is established with the host computer. Back Panel Auxiliary Battery Well USB Port RS-232 Port DC Power Jack Auxiliary Battery Well The HomeBase enables you to charge an additional Li-ion battery pack independently of the terminal well.
Powering the HomeBase The terminal requires 9.5 Volts DC input for communications and battery charging; the Hand Held Products power cable contains a power adapter that converts the power source voltage accordingly. Only the power adapter cable from Hand Held Products converts the voltage appropriately. We recommend that you leave the Dolphin HomeBase connected to its power source at all times, so that it is always ready to use. 1. Connect the power cable to the DC jack on the rear panel of the HomeBase. 2.
Charging the Main Battery The Dolphin HomeBase powers the terminal and fully charges its main battery pack in less that four hours. The HomeBase contains an intelligent battery charging system that protects the battery from being damaged by overcharging; the unit senses when a battery pack is fully charged and automatically switches to a trickle charge that maintains the battery at full capacity.
Charging a Spare Battery Using the Auxiliary Battery Well The auxiliary battery well (Auxiliary Battery Well, page 12-3) located on the back of the HomeBase charges a spare battery independently of the terminal well. The Aux Battery LED on the front panel indicates the status of the battery in this well. Charge time is less than four hours. 1. Insert the end of the battery without the locking tab into the bottom of the auxiliary well opening. 2. Snap the battery into place with a hinging motion.
Communications There are two types of communication: USB and RS-232. USB The HomeBase also supports USB communications via the USB port located on the back. The HomeBase acts as a USB device by interfacing the USB signals of the Dolphin to the USB of the host computer. Using a standard USB cable, the HomeBase’s USB interface allows the Dolphin terminal to communicate with a personal computer or to be networked through a USB hub.
4. Tap Options. 5. Under When cradled, select Enable PC sync using this connection, and select ‘USB Connection. 6. Tap OK. 7. Place the Dolphin in the HomeBase. The Dolphin terminal attempts to start an ActiveSync connection with the desktop computer automatically. Setting up the Desktop Computer for ActiveSync Communications After the USB HomeBase is installed, you can use ActiveSync to connect to a Dolphin terminal that is properly seated in the HomeBase. These instructions assume that ActiveSync v3.
The HomeBase Communication Port is configured as a DCE device. To communicate with a DCE device, use either a null modem adapter in line with a standard RS-232 cable, or a null-modem serial cable. To communicate with a DTE device such as a computer, use a standard (or straight-through) RS-232 cable. You can make your own cables by following the pin configuration in the chart below.
2. The HomeBase 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. 3. Tap Options. 4. Under When cradled, select Enable PC sync using this connection, and select ‘115200 Default from the drop-down list. ‘115200 baud is recommended for RS-232 communication. 5. Tap OK. 6. Place the Dolphin in the HomeBase.
Verifying Data Transfer The COMM LED flashes when data is being transferred via the HomeBase. For an RS-232 connection, the COMM LED flashes red and green. For a USB connection, the COMM LED flashes green. 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.
Wall Mounting A wall mount kit that contains a screws and a mounting bracket can be purchased separately. The bottom panel of the HomeBase contains four rubber feet - one at each corner - that help keep it stable and secure when resting on a flat surface. Those rubber feet should be removed with pliers before wall mounting the HomeBase. 1. Secure screws to the bottom panel by sliding them into the available slots. 2. Attach the bottom panel to the mounting bracket - match the holes to the secured screws.
5. Using the appropriate screws, secure the mounting bracket to the wall or vertical surface as shown.
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13 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Base Overview The Dolphin Mobile Base charging and communication cradle is designed specifically for in-premise and in-transit data collection applications. It features a flexible mounting bracket, a cigarette lighter adapter, and a power cable to adapt it to your environment. When a terminal is seated in the Mobile Base, its main battery pack charges in less than four hours.
Dolphin Mobile Base Hardware Overview Front Panel Latch Spring Arm Assembly Terminal Well COMM LED DOCK LED Latch You can use the latch at the top of the spring arm assembly to snap a seated terminal into place. The latch can rest on top of the hand strap slot on the back panel of the terminal; see page 13-6. Spring Arm Assembly For more information, see Spring Arm Assembly on page 13-5. Terminal Well Place the terminal in this well to communicate with a host device and charge the main battery pack.
COMM LED Indicates the status of data transfer between the host device and the Dolphin terminal COMM LED Color Indicates that… Red Data is being sent from the host device to the Dolphin Mobile Base. Green Data is being sent from the Dolphin Mobile Base to the host device. Orange Data is being sent at high data rates. Bottom Panel Power Supply Connector RS-232 Serial Communications Port Power Supply Connector Attach a power cable from Hand Held Products to this connector.
RS-232 Serial Communications Port Use a standard serial cable to connect to the host device via RS-232. The following diagram displays the pin diagram of the serial connector of the bottom panel of the Mobile Base. Pin # Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Internal Jumper to Pin 6 TXD RXD DSR GND DTR CTS RTS 5 VOLT OUT Signals referenced are for a DTE device. The Mobile Base connector is straight to the printed circuit board (PCB). The ninth pin sends 500mA at 5 Volts power out.
Back Panel Latch Spring Arm Assembly Ball Joint Spring Arm Assembly The spring arm assembly holds the terminal securely in place and connects the Mobile Base to the ball joint. Ball Joint There are two ball joints: one on the back of the Mobile Base and one on the mounting bracket. Both ball joints are inserted into the mounting bracket and secured by the turnscrew.
Mounting the Dolphin Mobile Base There are three items you use to mount the Dolphin Mobile Base: the ball joints on the both the back panel and the ball joint connector, the mounting bracket, and the turnscrew. Latch - securing the terminal Turnscrew Mounting Bracket Ball Joint Connector Turnscrew The turnscrew is located on the top of the bracket. Rotate the turnscrew to secure or loosen the ball joint slots.
To Mount the Dolphin Mobile Base 1. Secure the ball joint connector to a stable, mounting surface. When selecting a surface, keep in mind that the power supply and serial connectors point straight out the bottom panel. 2. On the mounting bracket, loosen the turnscrew. 3. Insert both ball joints into the mounting bracket. 4. Tighten the turnscrew to secure both ball joints.
8 / (CTS) 8 5 4 Configuring the Terminal for ActiveSync Communications 1. On the terminal, tap Start > ActiveSync > Tools > Options. ActiveSync opens displaying the PC tab. 2. In the Use this PC drop-down list, select the name of the host PC. 3. Select Sync with this PC during manual sync to indicate that the terminal syncs with the selected host PC when synchronization is run from the terminal. 4. Tap Options. 5.
14 Dolphin 7900 ChargeBase Overview The Dolphin ChargeBase is a four-slot charging cradle that can power four Dolphin terminals, and charge their main batteries in less than four hours. Each charging slot charges terminals independently of the other slots. Charging The Dolphin ChargeBase completes a full charge of the main battery pack in less than four hours.
Dock LED Each terminal well displays a Dock LED on the front that lights solid green when a terminal is properly seated, which means that the terminal and the base are connected. Charge LEDs Each terminal well displays a Charge LED on the front that lights green to indicate charging. For details, see Charging Terminals in the ChargeBase on page 14-3. Back Panel Power Supply Connector Power Supply Connector This connector receives input from the power adapter.
1. Be sure the power switch on the power adapter is in the OFF position. 2. Plug the power cord into the power adapter. 3. Plug the power connector cable into the power connector on the back panel of the ChargeBase. 4. Plug the power cord into a standard wall outlet. 5. On the power adapter, turn the power switch to the ON position. The LEDs light as the ChargeBase powers up. 6. The Dolphin ChargeBase is ready to begin charging terminals.
Bottom Panel The bottom panel of the Dolphin ChargeBase offers two mounting options: insert a DIN Rail in the available slot for desk mounting or secure two mounting brackets with the available screw slots. Screw Slots Rubber Feet DIN Rail Slot Using the DIN Rail All Dolphin charging/communication cradles have a slot for a 7.5mm (high) X 35mm (wide) DIN rail on the bottom panel that enables you to mount to a desk or secure, flat surface. 1. Slide the DIN Rail into the DIN Rail slot on the bottom panel.
3. Secure the DIN Rail to a stable, flat horizontal surface. Using the Mounting Brackets A wall mount kit can be purchased separately. It contains two mounting brackets to secure both ends of the ChargeBase. Use the screws and the mounting brackets to mount the ChargeBase to a wall or other vertical surface. Each mounting bracket contains an open slot in the back to accommodate the connector cables. The bottom panel of the ChargeBase contains rubber feet that hold it steady on a flat surface.
3. Using the nuts and bolts, secure the mounting brackets to the bottom panel. 4. Secure the mounting brackets to an appropriate horizontal surface.
15 Dolphin 7900 QuadCharger Overview The Dolphin QuadCharger is a four-slot charging station that can charge a Li-ion battery in less than four hours. The fourth slot features a battery analyzer that completely resets and re-calibrates a battery and displays its resulting capacity. Compatibility The QuadCharger is compatible with the Li-ion batteries that power Dolphin 7900 Series terminals. Charging Process Each charging slot works independently of the other three.
Charge/Analyze Slot This is the fourth slot and the only one that can be used to analyze a battery. When a battery is placed in this slot, it begins charging just as it does in the other three slots. However, if you press the ANALYZE button, it runs the battery in this slot through the complete Analyze cycle. For more information, see Using the Battery Analyzer on page 15-4.
Supplying Power to the QuadCharger You must use the power adapter cable from Hand Held Products so that voltage is adjusted appropriately. 1. Locate the AC power adapter cable and plug it into the power source. 2. Connect the power cable to the power adapter. 3. Connect the power cable to the supply connector on the back of the QuadCharger. 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.
Using the Battery Analyzer Location The battery analyzer is located in the fourth slot of the ChargeBase. Only batteries in this slot can be analyzed. Analyze Cycle The Analyze cycle is initiated when a battery is placed in the Charge/Analyze slot and the ANALYZE button is pressed. In an Analyze cycle, batteries are completely discharged, then recharged to capacity, as well as completely reset and re-calibrated.
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 • the mounting location must allow users easy access to power switch and power connector.
Wall Mounting The following graphic displays how mount a QuadCharger to a wall: Troubleshooting If you encounter problems with your Dolphin QuadCharger, refer to chart below for possible solutions. If problems persist, please contact Technical Support. Problem Issue The Status LED does not come on when Check the power connections on the Dolphin QuadCharger; make sure the I insert a battery pack into the Dolphin POWER switch is ON and the battery pack is properly seated.
16 Service, Support, and Warranty Return Information Should your unit or any of the peripherals prove to be defective within the stated warranty period from the date of purchase, return the product, as described in the Repair Maintenance Authorization (RMA) procedures below, and we will, at our option, repair or replace the product, to whatever extent Hand Held Products deems necessary to restore the product to proper operating condition, without any charge to you.
Technical Assistance If you have a question or problem with your unit, contact the Technical Support department. North America/Canada: Telephone: Fax number: E-mail: (800) 782-4263, Option 4 (8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST) (315) 685-4960 support@hhp.com Europe, Middle East, and Africa: Telephone European Ofc: +31 (0) 40 29 01 600 U.K. Ofc: +44 1925 240055 E-mail: euro_support@hhp.com Asia: Telephone: E-mail: +852-2511-3050 asia_support@hhp.com Latin America: Telephone: E-mail: (239) 263-7600 la_support@hhp.
Limited Warranty Hand Held Products, Inc. ("Hand Held Products") warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and to conform to Hand Held Products’ published specifications applicable to the products purchased at the time of shipment.
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