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Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction Required Safety Labels ....................................................................................................................... 1-2 Laser Safety Label ........................................................................................................................ 1-2 Regulatory and Safety Approvals for all Dolphin 7900 Series Terminals ......................................... 1-3 FCC Compliance................................................
Using the Soft Input Panel (SIP) .........................................................................................................4-6 Input Panel Options.......................................................................................................................4-7 Drawing on the Screen ........................................................................................................................4-8 Status Icons......................................................................
System Tab ..........................................................................................................................................7-7 About.............................................................................................................................................7-7 Backlight .......................................................................................................................................7-7 Certificates ...............................................
802.11b Settings ..................................................................................................................................9-2 Status Icons ...................................................................................................................................9-2 Status Tab .....................................................................................................................................9-2 Config Tab ......................................................
Messaging ..........................................................................................................................................12-7 Pocket Internet Explorer ..................................................................................................................12-11 Pocket Word ....................................................................................................................................12-14 Pocket Excel ...................................................
Dolphin QuadCharger Parts and Functions .......................................................................................16-1 Front Panel .................................................................................................................................16-1 Rear Panel ...................................................................................................................................16-2 Supplying Power to the QuadCharger ....................................................
1 Introduction Overview 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 EN60950:2000 EN60825-1:1994 + A11 + A2 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 and 93/68/EEC Low Voltage Directive.
Dolphin 7900 Series WWAN GSM Radio 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-75 Europe MC-75 North America Hand Held Products, Inc. www.handheld.com No user serviceable parts. Opening Voids Warranty. Made in USA of US and imported parts. p INPUT 9.5V 2.0A 0682 FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Tested to Comply With FCC Standards This Class B Digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appariel numerique de la Classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. No user serviceable parts. Made in USA of US & imported parts. Opening Voids Warranty.
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, MC-46, and MC-75) Parameter Specification RF Approvals U.S.A Canada FCC Part 24 RSS 133 Dolphin 7900 Series 802.
For European Community Users Hand Held Products complies with Directive 2002/69/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Information This product has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment, if not properly disposed.
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 integrated 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 2-6. 5. Let Autoinstall Run, page 2-7. 6. Verify Operations with Demos, page 2-8. Step 1. Unpack the Carton and Verify its Contents Verify that the carton contains the following items: • Dolphin 7900 mobile computer (the terminal) • Main battery pack (7.
3. Take the battery and insert the end without the locking tab into the top of the battery well and push down with a hinging motion until the locking tab snaps. 4. Re-attach the handstrap. To Remove the Main Battery Pack Put the terminal in Suspend mode before removing the battery; Suspend Mode, page 2-9. 1. Detach the handstrap. 2. Press the locking tab on the battery pack and pull it away from the bottom panel. 3. Pull the battery pack up with a hinging motion. Step 3.
2. The terminal initializes and the splash screen appears for a few seconds. The Build numbers indicate the software versions. Kernel Bootloader Keyboard 3. The system performs a hard reset. When the display activates again, follow the instructions that appear. 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 Clock Settings screen appears. Step 8. 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. The open architecture facilitates the development of applications for energy-efficient data collection devices such as the Dolphin 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.
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., WAV or MP3 files). When used in conjunction with the microphone on the keyboard, the speaker can also be used for two-way voice communications.
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 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. Power on the terminal.
Bottom Panel Features Mechanical Connector Note: Signals referenced are for a DTE device. Mechanical Connector The bottom panel features a custom, industrial-grade connector with 17 pins. When seated in a Dolphin 7900 Series peripheral, the terminal is powered, the main battery charged, and communication occurs via this connector. All Dolphin 7900 Series peripherals are designed to work exclusively with this connector. The 17-pin connector communicates with Dolphin peripherals via RS-232 or USB.
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 7-10. 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++ 4.0) • 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 Operating Temperature: 14 to 122°F (-10°C to 55°C) The terminal can operate in temperatures lower than -20°C with potential degradation in performance depending on the application. 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.
4 Using Dolphin Mobile Computers Overview This chapter provides the basic instructions you need to operate the Dolphin 7900 terminal. 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.
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. Screen protectors can be purchased at any major computer retail store or directly from Hand Held Products; contact Hand Held Products directly for part numbers and pricing.
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. There are two tabs: Battery and External; the options on each tab are the same. The Battery tab determines display backlight settings when the terminal is running on battery power.
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 (WLAN) Communications with 802.11b (see page 9-1) • Bluetooth - Wireless PAN (WPAN) Communications with Bluetooth (see page 10-1) • GSM/GPRS - Wireless WAN (WWAN) 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.
Disabling Radios To disable all radios, select None and tap Apply. 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.
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. Tap Start > Programs > File Explorer. You can move files in File Explorer by tapping and holding the item you want to move, and then tapping Cut or Copy and Paste on the pop-up menu.
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 Symbology Name 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 RSS Compo
Activating the Engine The Dolphin 7900 terminal offers the following options to activate the engine: • The SCAN key located in the center of both keyboards for easy access from either hand; see SCAN key on page 3-2. • The buttons located on each side panel; see Side Panel Features on page 3-6. Programmable Side Buttons By default, the buttons on each side panel activate the imager; for exact location, see Side Panel Features on page 3-6.
Sample Bar Codes Use the following bar codes to verify decoding. Each bar code displays a text message on the screen when scanned. Sample 128 Bar Code Sample PDF417 Bar Code Text message: Code 128 Text message: PDF417 Test Message Omni-Directional Scanning Dolphin terminals support omni-directional scanning. The red high-vis aiming pattern frames the bar code to provide you with the best scanning performance.
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 36-key Alpha Keyboard E SC DE L BKSP SP BKSP S E ND F1 F2 E ND F3 S E ND F6 F4 S TART F9 F7 + F5 S TA R T SP 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.
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 DE L E SC Escape 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.
Press To … Move the cursor one character to the right. Move the cursor one character to the left. The up and down arrows can be used for • Volume up and down commands when pressed in combination with the blue modifier key, or • Page up and page down commands when pressed in combination with the red modifier key. Other functionality varies according to the application in use. Using the Modifier Keys Modifier keys are those keys that modify the next key 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 Navigation keys F6 S TA R T Power key E ND F3 F9 F 10 Backlight key 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 SCAN key OK key DE L ALT key Caps Lock BKSP SP S E ND E ND - Blue & Red Modifier Keys + S TART Tab key F1 F2 F3 NUM Lock key Power key Navigation keys 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.
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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 Tab Personal System Connections System Tab Connections Tab Description Customizes buttons, set SIP options, and adjust headset settings; see Personal Tab on page 7-2. Adjusts system settings; see System Tab on page 7-7.
Personal Tab To access the Personal tab, go to Start > Settings. The screen opens displaying the Personal tab. Icon Buttons Headset Input Lock Menus Description Program the side buttons to perform specific tasks. For more information, see Buttons on page 7-3. Adjust audio settings for headset use; see Headset Control on page 7-4. Customizes the SIP. For details, see Input Panel Options on page 4-7. Password protect the terminal to limit access to your device.
Buttons Buttons programs both keyboard buttons and the side buttons to launch applications or execute commands. The default button assignments that appear on the Buttons window are inactive until you enable the HotKeys Power Tool. To Enable HotKeys 1. Tap Start > Power Tools and tap the HotKeys icon once Buttons setting are active. . HotKeys is enabled and the button assignments in the 2. Verify the assignment by tapping the button on the keyboard.
Command Description Nothing happens when the button is pressed. This is the default setting for the LSide and RSide buttons and means that pressing either button activates the image engine. Performs the same function as tapping OK on the screen. Scrolls down in the open application. Scrolls left in the open application. Scrolls right in the open application. Scrolls up in the open application.
Menus - 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 allowing access to it from the Start menu. Note: The Start menu can hold only seven applications total. 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.
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.
CPU Speed This system setting enables you to see and change the current speed of the Central Processing Unit (CPU). The default is High Speed at 400MHz. Low Speed is 200MHz. To change the default, select Low Speed and tap OK. A message appears confirming the new CPU speed. Tap OK to save the change. Error Reporting This setting enables and disables error reporting. GPS This setting establishes GPS functionality.
Storage Card Tab This tab displays the current capacity and usage statistics of the selected memory type; IPSM or Storage Card. Select the memory type from the drop-down list. IPSM is selected by default. Total storage card memory The total MB of memory capacity of the selected memory. In use The MB currently being used. Free The MB that is still available for use. IPSM—Short for Internal Persistent Storage Manager, this is14MB of on-board Flash memory that is non-volatile.
Find Link Underneath the three Memory tabs is a link to the Find window that enables you to search for large files using storage memory. Clicking this link opens the Find screen with Larger than 64KB already selected in the Type field. Enter the search criteria in the Find field and tap Go to perform the search. Power Power system settings contains three tabs: Battery, Wireless, and Advanced. Tab Description Battery Tab Checks the remaining charge of both the main and backup batteries.
Tab Description Advanced Tab Determines power time-outs. For On battery power, select from the drop-down list, the number of minutes of inactivity you want to pass before the terminal powers off when running on battery power. 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.
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 *.dll files) stored in the Autoinstall folder (My Device > IPSM > Autoinstall) will re-install after the next hard reset. For information about the Autoinstall process, see Let Autoinstall Run on page 2-7.
On this tab, you can re-align the screen. Remember, you first align the screen at bootup. You would need to re-align the screen again if tapping buttons or icons with the stylus no longer seems to work appropriately. For more information, see Align the Screen on page 2-7.. 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.
Connections Tab The Connections tab enables you to manage your network connections. Icon Beam Connections Network Cards Radio Manager Tapping this icon… Enables you to verify and adjust the infrared settings of the IrDA port; see Using Infrared on page 8-5. Enables you to configure network connections. This is the connections manager; see Connections Tab on page 7-14. Enables you to access the Wireless and Network Adapters tabs; see Network Cards on page 7-23.
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.
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. Enter a name for the connection, such as "My Connection." 6.
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.
3. Tap Exceptions. The Work URL Exceptions screen opens. 4. Enter the Work URL and tap OK. Setting up a Proxy Server Connection for Work Connections If you are connected to your ISP or private network during synchronization, the terminal should download proper proxy settings during synchronization from your PC.
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. • 7 - 20 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 7-15). 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.
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. Creating a Wireless Network Connection In the Connections Manager, you can access the Wireless tab from Start > Settings > Connections tab > Network Cards > Wireless tab.
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 2-9.. During the soft reset, the new registry entries created by the changes can be read by the applications that need them. ! 7 - 24 Do NOT perform a hard reset (see Hard Reset (Cold Boot) on page 2-9) after modifying an adapter here.
8 Communications Overview You can exchange information between your Dolphin terminal and other mobile devices, a desktop computer, a network, or the Internet using the following connection options: • Connect to a desktop computer and synchronize via Microsoft ActiveSync v3.7 or higher; see page 8-3. • Use the infrared (IrDA) port to send and receive files between two devices; - see page 8-3. • Connect to an ISP via wireless radio; see page 8-8.
Using ActiveSync Using Microsoft ActiveSync, you can synchronize and transfer information between your desktop computer and Dolphin terminal. The most current version of ActiveSync can be downloaded from www.microsoft.com. Additional Capabilities With ActiveSync, you can also: • Back up and restore your device data. • Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your device and desktop computer. • Control when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization mode.
Exploring the Terminal from the Desktop Computer When the terminal and desktop computer are connected, open the main ActiveSync window (on the desktop), and click Explore. 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.
1. If you cannot find any installation instructions for the program in the Read Me file or documentation, open ActiveSync and click Explore.* 2. Navigate to the My Pocket PC folder and copy the program file or files to the Program Files folder on the terminal. If you want the program to be part of the Autoinstall that occurs after every hard reset, place the program file in the Autoinstall folder (\\IPSM\AutoInstall). 3.
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 12-7. You can also download software applications from the web.
9 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Communications with 802.11b Overview Dolphin 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 terminal 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 > Connections tab > 802.11b Settings. The icon appears on the Connections tab only if there is an 802.11b radio installed on the terminal. 2. Tap the Status icon in the command bar; see Using the Status Icon. The 802.11b Settings utility consists of four tabs: Status, Config, Advanced, and About. You configure the radio on the Status, Config and Advanced tabs.
Field Description 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. Link Quality Displays the signal to noise ratio. Strength Displays the signal strength at the receiver. IP Address Displays the IP address of the radio.
Config Tab The Config tab provides a list of all APs and peer stations in range. Use the list to create and edit SSID profiles for APs that you want the terminal to associate with. Preferred Profiles The Preferred Profiles section displays a list of your preferred profiles, the profiles you create or add from the list of Active SSIDs below. When applied, the 802.11b radio searches for the APs in the exact order shown in the list of profiles.
Column This column displays… Channel The channel and applied WEP method, if any. =WEP Key-On =WEP Key-Off Add Apply Refresh 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. Tap Apply to associate your station with a selected SSID.
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. Type From the drop-down list, select Peer-to-Peer – This mode used for communication between two (or more) radio stations (cards) without an AP.
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 9-5. Field Description *Authentication Algorithm This drop-down list is active and configurable only when the WEP Key is enabled for the selected SSID 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. On the pop-up window select the option of your choice and tap Yes to confirm or No to cancel. Advanced Tab Field Description Power Save Mode This drop-down list determines the settings for Power Save Mode. Disable – Disables the Power Save mode. Always Enable – Enables Power Save 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 Description 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.
Color 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. If there is no yellow, red or green in the icon then either the ports are not being controlled by 802.1X, or there is no authentication activity on the controlled ports. The absence of yellow, red or green may also indicate that the network access server is not an 802.
Client Menu To open the client menu, tap Client in the command bar along the bottom of the window. Menu Item Description Close Closes the Client's interface, while leaving the client running. 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.
Menu Item Description Each entry is listed sequentially with a time stamp and a text message. Tap Refresh to query the log again. 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. Status Bar The status bar at the bottom of the main screen indicates the connection status between the network card and the AP.
Port Menu Options 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. Menu Item Description Enable and Disable These commands enable or disable 802.1X authentication on the port. The port should be enabled before the protocol is started.
User Tab The User settings tab defines the protocol and the credentials used to authenticate a user. Field Description Profile Multiple user credential profiles can be created for use when the user roams from one network to another. The drop-down list contains existing authentication credential profiles. Select a profile from the list to edit it in the fields that follow. Tapping Add permits new profiles to be added to the list. A screen appears where you can enter a name for the new profile.
Field Description Use certificate This is the certificate to be used during authentication. A certificate is required for TLS, optional for TTLS and PEAP, and unused by MD5 and LEAP. Therefore, this option becomes active only when TLS, TTLS, or PEAP is selected as the Authentication type. If Use certificate is enabled, the client certificate displayed in the field is the one that is passed to the server for verification.
