6 Dolphin® QuadCharger The Dolphin® QuadCharger provides intelligent battery management for NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) Dolphin battery packs. The charger fully charges as many as four NiMH batteries in 2.5 hours. Charging slots work independently to control charging and discharging of individual battery packs. The QuadCharger is compatible with all models in the Dolphin® family of hand held computers.
Charging Pocket The QuadCharger has four charging pockets for charging and/or conditioning batteries for your Dolphin terminal. Power Switch Press and hold the Power Switch for approximately one second, then release, to turn on the Dolphin QuadCharger. The Power Switch LED is green when the unit is on. To turn the charger off, press and hold the Power Switch for about two seconds and then release. This feature prevents the unit from being accidently turned off during use or on when not in use.
Charging Batteries In The QuadCharger Follow these steps to charge batteries in the QuadCharger: 1. Set up the charger for use 2. Supply power 3. Insert batteries CAUTION: Do not attempt to recharge any battery pack in the Dolphin QuadCharger that is not manufactured by HHP especially for this device. To do so will void your warranty and could damage the Dolphin QuadCharger. Setting Up The QuadCharger The Dolphin QuadCharger should be setup on any dry, stable surface.
Status LED Description Green Charging is complete and battery is ready for service. Orange Battery is being charged at a maximum charge rate Red Error was encountered during charge cycle Status of LEDs during Charging Cycle To remove a battery pack, push the locking tab down and pull the battery out from the charging pocket with a hinging motion. Servicing The Battery Pack To service battery packs, insert batteries into the charging pockets and press the Condition button.
Storing Batteries To maintain top performance from batteries, follow the guidelines below when storing them: Avoid storing batteries outside of the specified range of -4 to 104° F ( -20 to 40°C) or in extremely high humidity. For prolonged storage, do not keep batteries stored in a charger that is connected to a power source. During long-term storage, battery deactivation may tend to occur which may cause charging to stop early during recharging after storage.
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Dolphin® Mobile IntelliBase Power Conditioning The Mobile IntelliBase provides power to the Dolphin terminal to enable the terminal to charge its battery. Ir/IrDA Optical Communications The infrared, or Ir communications port, on the Mobile IntelliBase connects with the IrDA port on the Dolphin terminal. With no pins or contacts to break, Ir will work reliably for years. Reliable data communications at speeds of up to 115k baud can be transmitted by the Mobile IntelliBase.
Mobile IntelliBase Parts and Functions Front Panel The front panel of the Mobile IntelliBase has one slot: Spring-Arm Assembly DOCK LED Terminal Well COMM LED Front Panel of Dolphin Mobile IntelliBase Dolphin Terminal Well Place the Dolphin in this well to communicate with a host device and to charge the Dolphin’s battery. LEDs There are two LEDs on the front panel of the Mobile IntelliBase. 1. Dock LED Turns solid green when the Dolphin Terminal is properly seated into the Dolphin Mobile IntelliBase.
2. COMM LED Indicates the status of data transfer between the Host Device and the Dolphin Terminal as described below: Table 4: Comm LED Description Red LED Data is being sent from the Host Device to the Dolphin Mobile IntelliBase. Green LED Data is being sent from the Dolphin Mobile IntelliBase to the Host Device. Orange LED Data is being sent at high data rates.
There is a power supply connector and an RS-232 connector: Power supply connector Use this connector to attach a power supply to the Mobile IntelliBase. The power supply provides power for communications and battery charging. RS-232 Communications Port Use a standard serial cable to connect this port to a host RS-232 device. Bottom Panel of Mobile IntelliBase A four-position Baud Rate switch, located on the bottom of the Mobile IntelliBase, is used to select the communication baud rate.
Powering the Dolphin Terminal When seated in the Mobile IntelliBase, the Dolphin terminal receives the power it needs to charge the battery and to run its internal circuitry. The Dolphin terminal can be stored indefinitely in the Mobile IntelliBase without damage to the terminal or the Mobile IntelliBase. Keep the Mobile IntelliBase plugged in so that the Dolphin terminal battery pack stays fully charged.
Installing The Dolphin Mobile IntelliBase Mounting the Mobile IntelliBase Spring Arm Assembly The adjustable mounting bracket holds the terminal securely in place and gives the user a variety of options for mounting the Mobile IntelliBase. See the directions below for mounting the bracket. Ball joint Turnscrew To attach the bracket: 1. Loosen the turnscrew located on the side of the bracket. 2. Attach the bracket to the ball joint on the back of the Mobile IntelliBase and tighten the turnscrew.
Connecting the Cables Connect the Mobile IntelliBase to the host computer or other device by plugging an RS-232 serial cable into the RS-232 Communications Port on the rear of the Mobile IntelliBase. Plug the other end of the RS-232 serial cable into the correct port on the host RS-232 device. The wiring of your cable depends on whether the other device is set up as a DCE (Data Communications Equipment) or DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) device.
Setting the Baud Rate After connecting the cables and supplying power to the Mobile IntelliBase, set the baud rate switch. Refer to the Baud Rate Tables earlier in this section for guidance on setting the switch. Configuring the Dolphin Terminal The Communication Properties must be configured on Dolphin 7300 terminal in order for it to communicate with the Mobile IntelliBase. To set Communication Properties: 1. Select Start>Settings>Control Panel>Communication Settings. 2. Select the PC Connection tab.
3. Select Change Connection and choose the desired option for connecting to the desktop computer. Choose IrDA for Mobile IntelliBase IrDA connection and click OK. 4. Place the Dolphin 7300 in the Mobile IntelliBase. 5. On the Dolphin 7300 desktop, double-click on ActiveSync.
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8 Developing Applications Applications for the Dolphin hand held computer are developed in the Microsoft® Windows® CE environment. Microsoft Windows CE is a compact, highly efficient, scalable operating system designed for embedded systems and products. Its modular platform allows developers flexibility to customize it for a variety of small footprint and mobile 32-bit devices. Windows CE supports various hardware peripherals, devices and networking systems.
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9 Warranty, Support and Service Limited Warranty Hand Held Products, Inc., d/b/a HHP ("HHP") warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and to conform to HHP’s published specifications applicable to the products purchased at the time of shipment.
SUCH INJURIES, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES. SOME STATES, PROVINCES, OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. All provisions of this Limited Warranty are separate and severable, which means that if any provision is held invalid and unenforceable, such determination shall not affect the validity of enforceability of the other provisions hereof.
Return Information If you purchased the product from an Authorized HHP Reseller, contact the Reseller with the unit's serial number. Your Reseller will contact Hand Held, on your behalf, to arrange for the unit to be serviced. If you purchased the product directly from Hand Held, or have been instructed by your Reseller to contact HHP directly, call the Customer Services Department in your area to request a Repair Maintenance Authorization (RMA) number.
Place the product in its original packaging with a copy of your original invoice and ship the product prepaid to the appropriate address below. Write the RMA number on the mailing label under the address. North and South America: Japan Office HHP Bon Marusan 8F Products Services Department 3-5-1 Kanda-Jinbocho 7510 East Independence Blvd.
expense, unless otherwise requested. Units currently under a service agreement will be shipped per the service agreement. Please make note of the RMA number (if required) before shipping and the product's serial number for future reference. How To Extend Your Warranty HHP offers a variety of service plans on our hardware products. These agreements offer continued coverage for your equipment after the initial warranty expires.
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10 Appendix A Use the keyboard shortcuts in the chart below to navigate the Dolphin 7300 terminal’s keyboard. Windows Keyboard Shortcuts Press To CTRL + C Copy. CTRL + X Cut. CTRL + V Paste. CTRL + Z Undo. DELETE Delete. CTRL + RIGHT ARROW Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word. CTRL + LEFT ARROW Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word. CTRL + DOWN ARROW Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph.
Using the Modifier Keys The Dolphin 7300 terminal keyboard features the standard PC keyboard modifier keys, Alt, Ctrl and Shift. The Shift key only modifies the next key pressed; it must be pressed before each key you wish to make lower case. For single-handed operation, the Shift key only modifies the next key pressed; it must be pressed before each key you wish to modify. Functions of the Alt and Ctrl keys are dependent on the software application in use.
Red Key Functions & Characters For 43-Key Alpha Shifted Numeric Keyboard Key Combination Function/Special Character Red key + ESC Lightens Contrast* Red key + TAB Darkens Contrast* Red key + SFT Toggles on Caps Lock Red key + Q F1 Red key + R F2 Red key + S F3 Red key + T F4 Red key + U F5 Red key + V F6 Red key + W F7 Red key + X F8 Red key + Y START Red key + Z INS (insert) Red key + SP BKSP (backspace) Red key + BACKLIGHT KEY DEL (delete) *Note: Exit the mouse utility befo
Key Combinations Using NUM & SFT Keys Key/Key Combination Function/Special Character NUM + SFT + I & NUM + SFT + J * NUM + SFT + K ( NUM + SFT + M > NUM + SFT + N ) NUM + SFT + O < Key Combinations Using Blue & SFT Keys Key/Key Combinations Function/Special Characters Blue + SFT + T ? Blue + SFT + X | 35 Key Numeric/Alpha Blue Key Functions & Characters For 35-Key Numeric/Alpha Keyboard • • • 78 • • • Key Combination Function/Special Character Double tap Blue key Activate/Deactivat
Key Combinations Use the key combinations listed below to access certain keyboard functions or to use special characters that are not defined on the 35-key version of the Dolphin 7300 keyboard. Key Combinations Using ALPHA & SFT Keys Key/Key Combination Function/Special Character ALPHA + SFT + 1 ! ALPHA + SFT + 2 @ ALPHA + SFT + 3 # ALPHA + SFT + 4 $ ALPHA + SFT + 5 % ALPHA + SFT + 6 ^ ALPHA + SFT + 7 & ALPHA + SFT + 8 * ALPHA + SFT + 9 ( ALPHA + SFT + 0 ) ALPHA + SFT + .
56 Key Full Alpha Numeric Blue Key Functions & Characters For 56-Key Full Alpha Numeric Keyboard Key Combination Function/Special Character Double tap Blue key Activate/Deactivate Mouse Utility Blue key + . + Blue key + , - Blue key + A ; Blue key + B : Blue key + C / Blue key + D \ Blue key + E _ Blue key + F @ Red Key Functions & Characters for 56-Key Full Alpha Numeric Keyboard • • • 80 • • • Key Combination Function/Special Character Red key + ESC Lightens Contrast* Red key +
Red Key Functions & Characters for 56-Key Full Alpha Numeric Keyboard Key Combination Function/Special Character Red key + M F13 Red key + N F14 Red key + O F15 Red key + P F16 Red key + Q F17 Red key + R F18 Red key + S F19 Red key + T F20 Red key + U F21 Red key + V F22 Red key + W F23 Red key + X F24 Red key + Y Z Note: Exit the mouse utility before adjusting the contrast.
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