Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second Edition Software for Pocket PCs User’s GuidePrelim.
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 Ergonomics................................................................................................................................... 1-1 Rugged Design ............................................................................................................................. 1-1 Mobile Computing Features ......................................................................................................... 1-1 Additional Features........................
Side Panel Features..............................................................................................................................3-6 Opening the Access Door .............................................................................................................3-6 Replacing the Access Door ...........................................................................................................3-8 Bottom Panel Features....................................................................
25-Key Numeric Keyboard .................................................................................................................6-4 Alpha Mode...................................................................................................................................6-4 Caps Lock Key in Alpha Mode.....................................................................................................6-4 Blue Key Combinations ........................................................................
Using ActiveSync ................................................................................................................................8-2 Synchronizing from Your Desktop Computer ..............................................................................8-2 Synchronizing from the Terminal .................................................................................................8-3 Exploring the Terminal from the Desktop Computer ..........................................................
Chapter 11 - Wireless WAN Communications with GSM/GPRS Overview ...........................................................................................................................................11-1 Enabling the GSM/GPRS Radio Driver......................................................................................11-1 Frequencies .................................................................................................................................11-1 Tri-Band Antenna ................
uPhone Configuration......................................................................................................................11-20 Accessing ..................................................................................................................................11-20 Requirements ............................................................................................................................11-20 Tab Windows ...................................................................
Dolphin Mobile Base Hardware Overview .......................................................................................14-2 Front Panel ..................................................................................................................................14-2 Bottom Panel...............................................................................................................................14-3 Back Panel.................................................................................
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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 (802.11b) or WPAN (Bluetooth) 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 required safety label that appears on the back of Dolphin 7900 terminals equipped with an 802.
Dolphin 7900 Series WWAN Radio - GSM MC-45 & MC-46 Dolphin 7900 Series 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). GSM MC-45 GSM MC-46 GSM GSM F O R H O ME O R O F F IC E US E 0682 N10410 No user serviceable parts.
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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 RF, Regulatory, and Safety Agency Approvals for GSM MC-45 Parameter Specification RF Approvals U.S.A Canada FCC Part 24 RSS 133 RF, Regulatory, and Safety Agency Approvals for GSM MC-46 Parameter Specification RF Approvals U.S.A FCC Part 24 Dolphin 7900 Series 802.
The maximum allowable field strength emitted by the Dolphin is 0.3V/m according to Subpart B of Part 1 of the FCC rules. Therefore, the Dolphin RF has no effect on medical devices that meet the IEC specification. Microwaves The radio in the Dolphin RF terminal operates on the same frequency band as a microwave oven. Therefore, if you use a microwave within range of the Dolphin RF terminal you may notice performance degradation in your wireless network.
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 Standard Configurations Dolphin 7900 WLAN and WPAN (802.11b and Bluetooth) This terminal features co-located 802.11b and Bluetooth radios, which means that your terminal contains the capabilities of both radios. You can operate the radios simultaneously or switch between them. Dolphin 7900 WWAN and WLAN (GSM/GPRS and 802.11b) This terminal features the functionality of both GSM/GPRS and 802.11b radio and network technologies.
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 than 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 13-1) • Dolphin 7900 Mobile Base (see page 14-1) • Dolphin 7900 ChargeBase (see page 15-1) 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 16-1) • 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.
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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 Hand Strap Slot Stylus Fastener Stylus (in slot) Programmable Side Button Programmable Side Button Access Door Battery 3-4 Rev (c) 4/11/05 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide-Prelim.
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 panel inside 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. 3.
Installing a SIM Card Note: The SIM card must be activated by the service provider prior to installation. 1. When the access door is open, slide the SIM card into the appropriate slot. The guide on the bottom panel inside the opening illustrates the correct position; see page 3-7. 2. Replace the access door and tighten the screws. There is a rubber gasket on the inside of access door that must be in place when you seal the door. This gasket performs the sealing action for the door. 3.
Bottom Panel Features Note: Signals referenced are for a DTE device. 1 3 2 10 11 4 5 6 12 13 14 7 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 Dolphin SDK Add-on for Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition supports Embedded Visual C++ 4.0 Software Development Kits: Dolphin .NET SDK for Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition supports Visual Studio.NET 2003 (VB.NET and C#.NET) Dolphin GSM/GPRS SDK Add-on for Pocket PC 2003 - supports Embedded Visual C++ 4.0 and Visual Studio.
Dolphin 7900 Technical Specifications Storage Temperature: -22 to 176°F (-30°C to 80°C) Humidity: 95% humidity, non-condensing ESD: 15 KVA on all surfaces Impact Resistance: Withstands multiple 5ft (1.5m) drops onto concrete Environmental Resistance: Independently certified to meet IP64 standards for moisture and particle resistance Power: Lithium-Ion battery technology, 7.4V, 14.
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 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 3-9. 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 a combination of the following radios: • 802.11b - Wireless LAN Communications with 802.11b (see page 9-1) • Bluetooth - Wireless PAN Communications with Bluetooth (see page 10-1) • GSM/GPRS - Wireless WAN Communications with GSM/GPRS (see page 11-1) Radio Combinations Note: Configuration of simultaneous radio operation is done during the manufacturing process according to FCC regulations.
Enabling Radios and Radio Combinations Note: To successfully enable a radio, both the hardware module and the software driver must be installed on the terminal. If multiple radios are installed in your terminal, you must enable the radio combination and not each individual radio. To enable a radio or radio combination, select the radio in the Radio Modes list and tap Apply. The radio drivers are enabled and disabled (if necessary) in the proper sequence.
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.
5 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: Sample 128 Sample PDF417 Code 128 PDF417 Test Message Omni-Directional Scanning Position Options The Dolphin 7900 supports omni-directional scanning. The aiming pattern or beam is smaller when the terminal is held closer to the code and larger when it is farther from the code.
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.
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6 Using the Keyboards Overview The Dolphin 7900 Series features two keyboard options: 25-key Numeric Keyboard DE L E SC 36-key Alpha Keyboard DE L BKSP SP BKSP S E ND F1 F2 E ND F3 S E ND F6 F4 F9 F7 + F5 S TA R T SP S TART E ND F1 F2 F3 F8 F4 F 10 Both keyboards are recessed under the overlay for maximum durability and backlit for maximum viewability in various lighting conditions.
Name Key Function The OK key functions as an Enter key. OK The suspend/resume function is performed by pressing the Blue + Backlight keys. Pressing this key combination puts the terminal in suspend mode and wakes it from suspend mode. Power The SCAN key activates the scan and wakes the terminals from suspend mode. Its position allows convenient one-handed image-taking and/or bar code decoding. SCAN SP Space (SP) Tab The Space function is performed by pressing the Red modifier key + right arrow.
Using the Modifier Keys Modifier keys are those keys that modify the next key pressed. They are used on combination with the keys that follow to perform functions or type special characters. In addition to the standard ALT key, the Dolphin 7900 terminal has Blue and Red modifier keys and a color-coded overlay. Name ALT Blue Red Key Function The functions performed by the ALT key depends on the software application in use and the key combination pressed.
25-Key Numeric Keyboard The following graphic displays the 25-key numeric keyboard. Escape key Microphone DE L SCAN key OK key E SC BKSP Tab key SP ALT key S E ND Blue & Red Modifier keys F1 F2 F4 F5 F7 F8 Backlight key Navigation keys F6 S TA R T Power key E ND F3 F9 F 10 Caps Lock key 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.
Blue Key Combinations Alpha Mode - Double-tap the Blue modifier key Key Character (lower case) Character (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 * * * . : ; - + : ; - + , @ ? ! @ ? ! Functions - Press the Blue key once in combination with the next key.
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36-Key Alpha Keyboard The following graphic displays the 36-key alpha keyboard. Escape key Microphone OK key DE L ALT key Caps Lock Blue & Red Modifier Keys BKSP SP S E ND E ND + S TART NUM Lock key Power key SCAN key Tab key F1 Navigation keys F2 F3 Numeric indicators F4 Backlight key 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.
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 Red Key Combinations 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 NUM Key Combinations Pressing the Num key once switches the keyboard to numeric mode.
Key Character WX @ YZ # Note: 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. Key Character A ! B @ C # F $ G % H ^ K & L * M ( P > Q ) R < Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide-Prelim.
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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 Buttons Tapping this icon enables you to … 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.
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 9-32. 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 3-10. 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. Default Font Size 7 - 18 Rev (c) 4/11/05 Largest Font Size Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide-Prelim.
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 8-5. 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 7-32.
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 3-9. 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. 7 - 22 Rev (c) 4/11/05 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide-Prelim.
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. Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide-Prelim.
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. 7 - 24 Rev (c) 4/11/05 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide-Prelim.
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. Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide-Prelim.
• 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. 7 - 28 Rev (c) 4/11/05 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide-Prelim.
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. When connected, tapping on the icon displays the following bubble: Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide-Prelim.
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.
Network Cards To see the network cards installed on the terminal, 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.
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.
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. If the terminal cannot find the sending device, the following message appears: Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide-Prelim.
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 12-8. You can also download software applications from the web.
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 Using the Status Icon on page 9-11. 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 Rev (c) 4/11/05 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 APs and peer stations in range. Its configuration tool enables you to create and edit SSID profiles for APs that you want your station to associate with. Preferred Profiles This Preferred Profiles section displays a list of preferred profiles for 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 AP 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 AP or the peer station. BSSID (MAC Addr) BSSID or MAC Address of the AP 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.
Using the Status Icon You access the 801.11b Settings by tapping the Status icon once on the Today screen . The following menu pops up: Menu Option Selecting This Option… Wireless Radio On Turns on the radio. LED is on and the Link Icon displays with signal strength. 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.
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 APs and authentication servers including Microsoft's IAS and Cisco's ACS.
The worksheets on the following pages provide space to record the required Client configuration information to set up the Client to match specific Extensible Authentication Protocols (EAP). The forms are designed so that hard copies can be filled out, copied, and distributed. The client software supports the following EAP authentication methods: • • • • • MD5 LEAP TLS/SmartCard TTLS PEAP There is a worksheet for each method. Complete the worksheet for the method you choose.
____ Any trusted CA is acceptable. ____ A particular CA is required:________________________ 4. Are intermediate certificates allowed? ____ No. ____ Yes. 5. What is the name of the server? _____________________________ This usually includes the server’s domain, for example: server.big_school.edu. 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.
____ A particular CA is required: _______________________ 9. Are intermediate certificates allowed? ____ No. ____ Yes. 10. What is the name of the server? This usually includes the server’s domain, for example: server.big_school.edu. _____________________________ 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.
____ Yes. 10. What is the name of the server? This usually includes the server’s domain, for example: server.big_school.edu. _____________________________ 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.
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 AP 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.
