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Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Mobile 2003 Second Edition Software for Pocket PCs Windows
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e d u G s r e s U Disclaimer Hand Held Products, Inc. d/b/a HHP (HHP) 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 HHP to determine whether any such changes have been made. The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the part of HHP. HHP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language without the prior written consent of HHP. 2004 Hand Held Products, Inc. All rights reserved. Web Address: www.hhp.com Trademarks Dolphin, HomeBase, Mobile Base, and QuadCharger are trademarks or registered trademarks of Hand Held Products, Inc. Windows Mobile, Windows, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP, ActiveSync, Outlook, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Chapter 9 (pages 9-19-11) contains copyrighted information from SyChip, Inc. Chapter 9 (pages 9-129-25) contains copyrighted information from Meetinghouse Corporation. Meetinghouse, the Meetinghouse logo, and all other Meetinghouse trademarks/service marks contained herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Meetinghouse. Chapter 10 is copyrighted information used by permission from Bluetooth SIG, Inc. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to HHP. Chapter 11 (11-311-15 and 11-1711-22) contains information with permission from INTRINSYC Software, Inc. Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged. Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction Required Safety Labels ....................................................................................................................... 1-2 Location........................................................................................................................................ 1-2 Regulatory and Safety Approvals for all Dolphin 7900 Terminals ................................................... 1-3 Dolphin 7900 WLAN or WPAN Radio ....................................................................................... 1-4 Dolphin 7900 WWAN Radio ....................................................................................................... 1-5 FCC Compliance................................................................................................................................. 1-6 Dolphin 7900 Batch Terminal...................................................................................................... 1-6 Dolphin 7900 RF Terminal with 802.11b, Bluetooth, and/or GSM Radios ................................ 1-6 RF, Regulatory, and Safety Agency Approvals for 802.11b and Bluetooth ............................... 1-7 RF, Regulatory, and Safety Agency Approvals for GSM ........................................................... 1-7 Dolphin 7900 802.11b and/or Bluetooth R&TTE Compliance Statement .................................. 1-7 Dolphin 7900 GSM R&TTE Compliance Statement................................................................... 1-8 Pacemakers, Hearing Aids and Other Electrically Powered Devices .......................................... 1-8 Microwaves .................................................................................................................................. 1-8 Care and Cleaning of the Dolphin 7900 ............................................................................................. 1-8 Chapter 2 - Getting Started Overview............................................................................................................................................. 2-1 Dolphin 7900 Models ......................................................................................................................... 2-2 Dolphin 7900 Peripherals ................................................................................................................... 2-3 Dolphin 7900 Accessories .................................................................................................................. 2-4 Using the Dolphin 7900 for the First Time......................................................................................... 2-5 Resetting the Terminal...................................................................................................................... 2-11 Soft Reset (Warm Boot) ............................................................................................................. 2-11 Hard Reset (Cold Boot).............................................................................................................. 2-11 Suspend Mode................................................................................................................................... 2-11 Chapter 3 - Dolphin 7900 Hardware Overview System Features .................................................................................................................................. 3-1 Front Panel Features ........................................................................................................................... 3-2 Back Panel Features............................................................................................................................ 3-4 Side Panel Features ............................................................................................................................. 3-6 Bottom Panel Features ........................................................................................................................ 3-7 Mechanical Connector.................................................................................................................. 3-7 Battery Power...................................................................................................................................... 3-8 Dolphin 7900 Technical Specifications ............................................................................................ 3-11 Chapter 4 - Using the Dolphin 7900 Overview............................................................................................................................................. 4-1 Using the Touch Screen ............................................................................................................... 4-1 Today Screen ...................................................................................................................................... 4-2 Navigation Bar .................................................................................................................................... 4-3 Command Bar............................................................................................................................... 4-3 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) iii Pop-Up Menus .................................................................................................................................... 4-4 Selecting Programs ............................................................................................................................. 4-5 Adjusting the Backlight ..................................................................................................................... 4-6 Communication Media Options.......................................................................................................... 4-7 Software Communication Programs ............................................................................................ 4-7 Radio Options ..................................................................................................................................... 4-8 The Radio Manager ...................................................................................................................... 4-8 Powering Up Radios..................................................................................................................... 4-9 Powering Down Radios................................................................................................................ 4-9 Using the Soft Input Panel (SIP)....................................................................................................... 4-10 Input Panel Options .................................................................................................................... 4-12 Writing on the Screen ....................................................................................................................... 4-13 Drawing on the Screen...................................................................................................................... 4-14 Status Icons ....................................................................................................................................... 4-15 Notifications...................................................................................................................................... 4-15 Finding and Organizing Information ................................................................................................ 4-16 Chapter 5 - Using the Image Engine Overview............................................................................................................................................. 5-1 Image Engine Options......................................................................................................................... 5-1 Bar Code Symbologies Supported ............................................................................................... 5-1 Activating the Engine ......................................................................................................................... 5-2 Demos ................................................................................................................................................. 5-2 Decoding ............................................................................................................................................. 5-3 To Decode a Bar Code ................................................................................................................. 5-3 Scanning Position Options ........................................................................................................... 5-3 Sample Bar Codes ........................................................................................................................ 5-4 Capturing Images ................................................................................................................................ 5-5 Taking an Image........................................................................................................................... 5-5 Uploading Images......................................................................................................................... 5-5 Chapter 6 - Using Dolphin 7900 Keyboards Overview............................................................................................................................................. 6-1 Using the Function Keys..................................................................................................................... 6-2 Using the Navigation Keys ................................................................................................................. 6-3 Using the Modifier Keys..................................................................................................................... 6-4 25-Key Numeric-Alpha Keyboard...................................................................................................... 6-5 Blue Key Combinations ............................................................................................................... 6-6 Red Key Combinations ............................................................................................................... 6-6 36-Key Alpha-Numeric Keyboard...................................................................................................... 6-8 Blue Key Combinations .............................................................................................................. 6-9 Red Key Combinations ............................................................................................................... 6-9 NUM Key Combinations.............................................................................................................. 6-9 Chapter 7 - Settings Overview............................................................................................................................................. 7-1 iv Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Personal Tab........................................................................................................................................ 7-2 Adding a Program to the Start Menu............................................................................................ 7-3 Headset Control............................................................................................................................ 7-5 System Tab.......................................................................................................................................... 7-6 About ............................................................................................................................................ 7-6 Backlight ...................................................................................................................................... 7-7 Certificates.................................................................................................................................... 7-7 ClearType Tuner........................................................................................................................... 7-7 Clock & Alarms............................................................................................................................ 7-7 CPU Speed ................................................................................................................................... 7-7 Memory ........................................................................................................................................ 7-8 Power.......................................................................................................................................... 7-11 Regional Settings........................................................................................................................ 7-14 Remove Programs ...................................................................................................................... 7-15 Screen ......................................................................................................................................... 7-17 uPhone Settings .......................................................................................................................... 7-19 Connections Tab ............................................................................................................................... 7-20 Server-Assigned IP Addresses ................................................................................................... 7-21 Zero-Config Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................................... 7-21 Com Port Assignment Table ...................................................................................................... 7-21 Opening the Connections Manager ............................................................................................ 7-22 Creating an External Modem Connection to an ISP .................................................................. 7-23 Creating an External Modem Connection to Your Work........................................................... 7-27 Establishing Dialing Rules ......................................................................................................... 7-33 Creating a Wireless Network Connection .................................................................................. 7-35 Network Cards............................................................................................................................ 7-35 Chapter 8 - Communications Overview............................................................................................................................................. 8-1 Help on Connecting...................................................................................................................... 8-1 Installing Additional Software ..................................................................................................... 8-1 Using ActiveSync ............................................................................................................................... 8-2 Synchronizing from Your Desktop Computer ............................................................................. 8-2 Synchronizing from the Terminal ................................................................................................ 8-3 Exploring the Terminal from the Desktop Computer .................................................................. 8-4 Adding Programs to the Terminal Using ActiveSync.................................................................. 8-4 Using Infrared ..................................................................................................................................... 8-6 Verify That the IrDA Port is Enabled .......................................................................................... 8-6 IrDA Port Location on the Terminal ............................................................................................ 8-6 Verify That Beam Settings Are Set to Receive............................................................................ 8-7 Sending and Receiving Information............................................................................................. 8-8 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................ 8-9 Using an ISP ..................................................................................................................................... 8-10 Adding Programs Directly from the Internet ............................................................................. 8-10 Chapter 9 - Wireless LAN Communications with 802.11b Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) v Overview............................................................................................................................................. 9-1 Powering Up the 802.11b Radio Driver....................................................................................... 9-1 Configuration Utilities.................................................................................................................. 9-1 802.11b Settings.................................................................................................................................. 9-2 Status Tab ..................................................................................................................................... 9-3 Config Tab.................................................................................................................................... 9-5 Advanced Tab .........................................................................................................................................9-10 About Tab................................................................................................................................... 9-11 The Status Icon .......................................................................................................................... 9-12 802.11b Wireless Security Supplement ............................................................................................ 9-13 Required Network Configuration Information Worksheets....................................................... 9-14 Opening the Client...................................................................................................................... 9-18 The Main Screen ........................................................................................................................ 9-19 Configuring the Client................................................................................................................ 9-25 Logging ...................................................................................................................................... 9-39 Installing Certificates with CertAdd........................................................................................... 9-41 Advice and Workarounds........................................................................................................... 9-42 How 802.1X Works .......................................................................................................................... 9-44 Benefits of 802.1X ........................................................................................................................... 9-46 Chapter 10 - Wireless PAN Communications with Bluetooth Overview........................................................................................................................................... 10-1 Powering Up the Bluetooth Radio Driver .................................................................................. 10-1 Setting Up Your Bluetooth Card ................................................................................................ 10-1 Assign COM Ports ............................................................................................................................ 10-2 Discover Bluetooth Device(s)........................................................................................................... 10-3 Bond With Discovered Device(s)............................................................................................... 10-3 View Device Properties.............................................................................................................. 10-5 Set Up Your Favorite Device ..................................................................................................... 10-6 Change Views............................................................................................................................. 10-6 Delete a Device From the Folder ............................................................................................... 10-7 Turn Radio Transmitter ON/OFF ..................................................................................................... 10-8 Bluetooth ActiveSync ....................................................................................................................... 10-9 Bluetooth LAN Access ................................................................................................................... 10-11 OBEX.............................................................................................................................................. 10-14 Enable File Sharing .................................................................................................................. 10-23 Using the Dialer .............................................................................................................................. 10-24 Get Connected Wizard.................................................................................................................... 10-26 Dial Up to Your Network ............................................................................................................... 10-29 Chapter 11 - Wireless WAN Communications with GSM/GPRS Overview........................................................................................................................................... 11-1 Powering Up the GSM/GPRS Radio Driver .............................................................................. 11-1 Tri-Band Antenna....................................................................................................................... 11-1 Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 11-1 Capabilities................................................................................................................................. 11-1 vi Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) SIM Card Installation........................................................................................................................ 11-2 Requirements.............................................................................................................................. 11-2 To Install a SIM Card:................................................................................................................ 11-2 Using uPhone .................................................................................................................................... 11-3 Accessing uPhone....................................................................................................................... 11-3 Navigation Bar ........................................................................................................................... 11-3 Using the Dialler ............................................................................................................................... 11-6 Making a Call ............................................................................................................................. 11-6 Receiving a Call ......................................................................................................................... 11-7 Ending a Call .............................................................................................................................. 11-8 Keyboard Combinations for Calls.............................................................................................. 11-8 Call Waiting ............................................................................................................................... 11-8 Making Conference Calls........................................................................................................... 11-9 Touchtones ................................................................................................................................. 11-9 Volume Control.......................................................................................................................... 11-9 Phonebook ................................................................................................................................ 11-10 Tools Menu............................................................................................................................... 11-11 Settings Menu........................................................................................................................... 11-11 Audio Modes................................................................................................................................... 11-12 Handset..................................................................................................................................... 11-12 Headset ..................................................................................................................................... 11-12 Hands-Free ............................................................................................................................... 11-12 Ringtone Configuration .................................................................................................................. 11-13 Accessing Ringtone Configuration .......................................................................................... 11-13 WAV Files................................................................................................................................ 11-13 Previewing Tones ..................................................................................................................... 11-13 Call Log .......................................................................................................................................... 11-14 Call Log Options ...................................................................................................................... 11-14 Opening the Call Log ............................................................................................................... 11-14 Tools Menu............................................................................................................................... 11-15 SMS Manager ................................................................................................................................. 11-16 Opening the SMS Manager ...................................................................................................... 11-16 Sending an SMS Message ........................................................................................................ 11-18 Icons at the Top of the Screen .................................................................................................. 11-18 Online Help..................................................................................................................................... 11-19 uPhone Configuration ..................................................................................................................... 11-20 Accessing.................................................................................................................................. 11-20 Requirements............................................................................................................................ 11-20 General Tab .............................................................................................................................. 11-21 Network Tab............................................................................................................................. 11-22 Divert Tab................................................................................................................................. 11-23 Bar Tab ..................................................................................................................................... 11-24 GPRS Settings................................................................................................................................. 11-26 To Select Pre-Configured GPRS Settings ................................................................................ 11-26 To Add a GPRS Setting............................................................................................................ 11-27 GPRS Connection..................................................................................................................... 11-28 Chapter 12 - Applications Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) vii Calendar ............................................................................................................................................ 12-1 Contacts............................................................................................................................................. 12-4 Tasks ................................................................................................................................................. 12-7 Notes ............................................................................................................................................... 12-10 Messaging ....................................................................................................................................... 12-11 Pocket Internet Explorer ................................................................................................................. 12-15 Pocket Word.................................................................................................................................... 12-19 Pocket Excel.................................................................................................................................... 12-21 Windows Media Player for Pocket PC ........................................................................................... 12-22 MSN Messenger.............................................................................................................................. 12-24 Pictures............................................................................................................................................ 12-26 Chapter 13 - Dolphin 7900 HomeBase Overview........................................................................................................................................... 13-1 Dolphin 7900 HomeBase Parts and Functions ................................................................................. 13-2 Front Panel ................................................................................................................................ 13-2 Rear Panel .................................................................................................................................. 13-4 Powering the HomeBase................................................................................................................... 13-5 HomeBase Serial Connector ............................................................................................................. 13-6 Charging the Main Battery................................................................................................................ 13-7 Communications ............................................................................................................................... 13-8 Setting up the HomeBase for USB Communication .................................................................. 13-8 Setting up the HomeBase for RS-232 Communications .......................................................... 13-11 Communicating with the Dolphin 7900 Terminal ................................................................... 13-12 Mounting the HomeBase ................................................................................................................ 13-15 Desk Mounting ......................................................................................................................... 13-15 Wall Mounting ......................................................................................................................... 13-15 Chapter 14 - Dolphin 7900 Mobile Base Overview........................................................................................................................................... 14-1 Mobile Base Parts and Functions...................................................................................................... 14-2 Front Panel ................................................................................................................................. 14-2 Bottom Panel .............................................................................................................................. 14-3 Powering the Dolphin Terminal........................................................................................................ 14-4 Charging the Dolphin Terminal ................................................................................................. 14-4 Installing the Dolphin Mobile Base .................................................................................................. 14-5 Mounting the Mobile Base ......................................................................................................... 14-5 Powering the Dolphin Mobile Base ........................................................................................... 14-6 Setting Up the Mobile Base for Communications ............................................................................ 14-7 Connecting the Cables................................................................................................................ 14-7 Mobile Base Serial Connector.................................................................................................... 14-8 Configuring the Terminal for ActiveSync Communications ..................................................... 14-9 Chapter 15 - Dolphin 7900 ChargeBase Overview........................................................................................................................................... 15-1 viii Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Dolphin ChargeBase Parts and Functions......................................................................................... 15-2 Front Panel ................................................................................................................................ 15-2 Back Panel.................................................................................................................................. 15-2 Power Supply ............................................................................................................................. 15-3 Supplying Power to the ChargeBase................................................................................................. 15-3 Inserting and Removing Terminals................................................................................................... 15-4 Charging Terminals in the ChargeBase ............................................................................................ 15-5 Mounting the ChargeBase................................................................................................................. 15-6 Bottom Panel .............................................................................................................................. 15-6 Using the DIN Rail..................................................................................................................... 15-6 Using the Mounting Brackets..................................................................................................... 15-8 Chapter 16 - Dolphin 7900 QuadCharger Overview........................................................................................................................................... 16-1 Dolphin QuadCharger Parts and Functions ...................................................................................... 16-1 Front Panel ................................................................................................................................ 16-1 Rear Panel................................................................................................................................... 16-2 Supplying Power to the QuadCharger .............................................................................................. 16-3 Inserting and Removing Battery Packs............................................................................................. 16-3 Storing Batteries ......................................................................................................................... 16-3 Charging Batteries in the QuadCharger............................................................................................ 16-3 Using the Battery Analyzer............................................................................................................... 16-4 Mounting the QuadCharger .............................................................................................................. 16-5 Using the DIN Rail..................................................................................................................... 16-5 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 16-6 Chapter 17 - Warranty, Service, and Support Limited Warranty.............................................................................................................................. 17-1 Return Information............................................................................................................................ 17-2 Calling for an RMA Number...................................................................................................... 17-2 Service and Repair Locations..................................................................................................... 17-2 Technical Assistance......................................................................................................................... 17-3 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) ix x Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 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. The adjustable hand strap on the back panel ensures a secure grip on the terminal for solid one-handed operation in mobile environments. Rugged Design Dolphin 7900 terminals are the most durable mobile computers on the market. Their rugged design can withstand repeated five-
foot drops onto a concrete floor, extreme temperatures, as well as high humidity, moisture, and dust conditions. The terminals are independently tested to meet IP64 specifications. Mobile Computing Features
A low-power, high-resolution digital image engine for omni-directional and auto-discrimination decoding of most bar code symbologies; see Bar Code Symbologies Supported on page 5-1.
Wireless Full Area Networking (WFAN) technology supports integrated LAN, PAN, and WAN wireless networks
An Intel X-Scale 400MHz RISC microprocessor for fast processing
Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition Software for Pocket PCs
64 MB RAM and 64 MB synchronous Flash memory configuration for ample and secure data storage
A mini-Secure Digital (SD) memory interface that enables memory expansion Additional Features
Long-lasting Lithium Ion (Li-ion) batteries
3.8, easy-to-read 1/4 VGA (240 x 320) backlit TFT color display with touch screen
Two keyboard options: 25-key numeric-alpha, and 36-key full alpha-numeric
Industrial-grade mechanical connector that supports serial and USB communications, as well as power in and out
Full suite of compatible peripheral devices
Decoding of stacked linear and matrix codes with Optical Character Recognition (OCR) functionality
Scan button on both side panels for fast, easy one-hand scanning with either hand
Digital picture capability
Audio jack for headset use
Speaker and microphone on the front panel Application Development Tools
HHP Dolphin SDK Add-on for Pocket PC 2003 - supports Embedded Visual C++ 4.0
HHP Dolphin .NET SDK for Pocket PC 2002 and 2003 - supports Visual Studio.NET 2003 (VB.NET and C#.NET)
HHP Dolphin GSM/GPRS SDK Add-on for Pocket PC 2003 - supports Embedded Visual C++ 4.0 and Visual Studio.NET 2003 This Users Guide The Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide provides you with the information you need to make the most of your Dolphin terminal. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 1 - 1 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. Location Safety labels appear in these locations. 1 - 2 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Regulatory and Safety Approvals for all Dolphin 7900 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. Nijverheidsweg 9 5627 BT Eindhoven The Netherlands HHP shall not be liable for use of our product with equipment (i.e., power supplies, personal computers, etc.) that is not CE marked and does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 1 - 3 Dolphin 7900 WLAN or WPAN Radio Dolphin 7900 RF terminals are designed to comply with the most current applicable standards on safe levels of RF energy developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and has been recommended for adoption by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). 802.11b The following is the required safety label that appears on the back panel of Dolphin 7900 terminals equipped with an 802.11b radio:
Bluetooth The following is the required safety label that appears on the back panel of Dolphin 7900 terminals equipped with a Bluetooth radio:
802.11b and Bluetooth The following is the required safety label that appears on the back panel of the Dolphin 7900 terminals equipped with an 802.11b and a Bluetooth radio combination:
1 - 4 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Dolphin 7900 WWAN 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). GSM The following is the required safety label that appears on the back panel of Dolphin 7900 terminals equipped with a GSM radio:
GSM and 802.11b The following is the required safety label that appears on the back panel of Dolphin 7900 terminals equipped with a GSM and 802.11b radio combination:
GSM and Bluetooth The following is the required safety label that appears on the back panel of Dolphin 7900 terminals equipped with a GSM and Bluetooth radio combination:
GSM, Bluetooth, and 802.11b The following is the required safety label that appears on the back panel of Dolphin 7900 terminals equipped with a GSM, Bluetooth, and 802.11b radio combination:
Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 1 - 5 FCC Compliance Dolphin mobile computers meet or exceed all applicable standards and have been manufactured to the highest level of quality. Dolphin 7900 Batch Terminal Dolphin 7900 Batch terminals comply with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Dolphin 7900 RF Terminal with 802.11b, Bluetooth, and/or GSM Radios This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet helpful: Something About Interference. This is available at FCC local regional offices. Our company is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by our company. The correction is the responsibility of the user. Use only shielded data cables with this system. In accordance with FCC 15.21, changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines for body-worn operation, do not use accessories that contain metallic components and ensure that the antenna is at least 15mm (0.6 inches) from the body. Canadian Compliance This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. Cet appareil numrique de la Classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 1 - 6 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) RF, Regulatory, and Safety Agency Approvals for 802.11b and Bluetooth Parameter RF Approvals U.S.A Canada Specification FCC Part 15.247 RSS 210 RF, Regulatory, and Safety Agency Approvals for GSM Parameter RF Approvals U.S.A Canada Specification FCC Part 24 RSS 133 Dolphin 7900 802.11b and/or Bluetooth R&TTE Compliance Statement Dolphin 7900 RF terminals are in conformity with all essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). This equipment has been assessed to the following standards:
Parameter R&TTE Specification EN 300 328-2:2000 EN 301 489-1 (2002-08) EN 301 489-17 (2002-08) EN 60950:2000 EN 50361:2001 in accordance with the Class II product requirements specified in the R&TTE This product is marked with Directive, 1999/5/EC. The equipment is intended for use throughout the European Community. Its authorization for use in France is restricted as follows:
PAN European Frequency Range: 2.402 - 2.480 GHz Restrictions in France are as follows:
Indoor use - Maximum power (EIRP*) of 100 mW for the entire 2400-2483.5 MHz
Outdoor use - Maximum power (EIRP*) of 100 mW for the 2400-2454 MHz band and maximum power (EIRP*) of 10 mW for the 2454-2483 MHz band. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 1 - 7 Dolphin 7900 GSM R&TTE Compliance Statement Dolphin 7900 terminals are in conformity with all essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). This equipment has been assessed to the following standards:
Parameter R&TTE Specification EN 301 511: 2000 EN 301 489-1 (2002-08) EN 301 489-7 (2002-08) EN 60950:2000 EN 50361:2001 Pacemakers, Hearing Aids and Other Electrically Powered Devices Most manufacturers of medical devices adhere to the IEC 601-1-2 standard. This standard requires devices to operate properly in an EM Field with a strength of 3V/m over a frequency range of 26 to 1000MHz. 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. However, both your microwave and your wireless network will continue to function. The Dolphin Batch terminal does not contain a radio, and therefore, is not affected by microwave ovens. Care and Cleaning of the Dolphin 7900 When needed, clean the image engine window and the LCD display with a clean, non-abrasive, lint-free cloth. The terminal can be cleaned with a damp cloth. 1 - 8 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 2 Getting Started Overview The Dolphin 7900 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 todays in-transit applications. Data Input The Dolphin 7900 mobile computer features a PDA design with a larger display and smaller recessed keyboards. The display area is 3.8 inches with a 240 X 320 VGA display in TFT color that is backlit for maximum viewability, then covered with an industrial touch screen for maximum durability. There are two keyboard options - 25-key numeric-alpha and 36-key alpha-
numeric. Imaging The Dolphin 7900 contains an integrated imager that can take digital images of damaged packages and recipient signatures in addition to decoding standard 1D and 2D symbologies. For the greatest ease-of-use when operating the imager, both side panels feature a scan button that initiates a scan with the touch of a thumb or forefinger. Memory The Dolphin 7900 is a Windows Mobile computer with 64 MB RAM and 64 MB non-volatile synchronous Flash memory. Communications Communications via the industrial, mechanical connector supports 115 Kbps using serial RS-232 and 12 Mbps using USB. The Dolphin 7900 Series 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. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 2 - 1 Dolphin 7900 Models Dolphin 7900 terminals are available in numerous radio configurations. Dolphin 7900 WLAN (802.11b) These terminals integrate the basic functionality of the Batch terminals with an integrated, IEEE 802.11b direct sequence radio that enable communication with a host computer through a wireless local area network (WLAN). Dolphin 7900 WPAN (Bluetooth) This terminal allows Bluetooth communications to Bluetooth enabled devices such as printers, mobile phones, access points, Bluetooth-enabled PCs, etc. Dolphin 7900 WWAN (GSM/GPRS) This terminal features all the benefits of the Dolphin 7900 with the additional capabilities of GSM/GPRS technology. 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 WWAN and WPAN (GSM/GPRS and Bluetooth) This terminal features the functionality of both GSM/GPRS and Bluetooth radio and network technologies. Dolphin 7900 WWAN, WLAN, and WPAN (GSM/GPRS, 802.11b, and Bluetooth) This terminal features the functionality of GSM/GPRS, 802.11b, and Bluetooth radio and network technologies. 2 - 2 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Dolphin 7900 Peripherals Each of the following items is sold separately to enhance your Dolphin 7900 terminals capabilities. Dolphin HomeBase The Dolphin HomeBase charging and communication cradle supports both RS-232 and USB communications, which enable it to interface with the majority of PC-based enterprise systems. When a terminal is seated in the HomeBase, its main battery pack charges in less that four hours. In addition, the HomeBase contains an auxiliary battery well that charges a spare Li-ion battery. For more information, see Dolphin 7900 HomeBase on page 13-1. Dolphin Mobile Base The Dolphin Mobile Base charging and communication cradle is designed specifically for in-premise and in-transit data collection applications. It features a flexible mounting bracket, a cigarette lighter adapter or power cable to adapt it to your environment. When a terminal is seated in the Mobile Base, its main battery pack charges in less that four hours. The serial connector supports RS-232 communication and power out to peripheral devices, such as hand held scanners. For more information, see Dolphin 7900 Mobile Base on page 14-1. Dolphin ChargeBase The Dolphin ChargeBase is a four-slot charging cradle that holds, powers, and charges a terminal in each slot. For more information, see Dolphin 7900 ChargeBase on page 15-1. Dolphin Net Base The Dolphin Net Base is a four-slot charging/communication cradle that holds, powers, charges, and communicates with the terminal in each slot. Ethernet communication occurs via statically and dynamically-assigned IP addresses. For more information about the Dolphin Net Base, please consult the Dolphin 7900 Net Base Quick Start Guide. Dolphin QuadCharger The Dolphin QuadCharger is a four-slot charging station for Dolphin Li-ion battery packs that can charge each battery in less than four hours. The fourth slot features a battery analyzer that completely resets and re-calibrates a battery, then displays remaining capacity. For more information, see Dolphin 7900 QuadCharger on page 16-1. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 2 - 3 Dolphin 7900 Accessories Each of the following items is sold separately to enhance your Dolphin 7900 terminals capabilities. Charging/Communication Cables 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. This accessory converts the 12 Volts out of the vehicle to the 9 Volts required by the terminal. Protective Enclosure This enclosure wraps around the terminal to protect it from wear and tear. Protective Holster The protective holster secures the terminal for mobile use. Dolphin Mobile Mount The Dolphin Mobile Mount solution secures Dolphin 7900 in the cab of any vehicle. Used in conjunction with the Mobile Charger, Dolphin terminals can be adapted to almost any in-transit environment. Li-ion Battery Pack The 7.4v, 14.8 watt hour Li-ion rechargeable battery pack provides the main power supply for Dolphin 7900 terminals. 2 - 4 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Using the Dolphin 7900 for the First Time 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 (7.4v Li-ion)
Microsoft Companion CD
Dolphin 7900 Quick Start Guide Be sure to keep the original packaging in the event that the Dolphin terminal should need to be returned for service. For details, see Return Information on page 17-2. Each order includes a Dolphin Software Development Kit and Users Guide CD; verify that you received this CD with your order. If you ordered accessories for your terminals, verify that they are also included with the order. The Dolphin 7900 Handstrap The Dolphin 7900 ships with the handstrap installed and fastened with a clip on the top panel. To install the battery pack, you must detach the handstrap. Handstrap Clip 1. Push the clip of the handstrap down and away from the terminal. 2. Move the strap up and away from the top panel. Note: To re-attach the handstrap, slide the clip back into place on the top panel. Step 2. Install the Main Battery Pack
Use only the Li-ion battery packs provided by HHP. The use of any battery pack not sold/manufactured by HHP 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. 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 1. Detach the handstrap. 2. Press the locking tab on the battery pack away from the bottom panel. 3. Pull the battery pack up with a hinging motion. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 2 - 5 Step 3. Charge the Main and Backup Batteries The power supply for the Dolphin mobile computer consists of two types of battery power: the main battery pack installed on the back panel and the backup battery that resides inside the terminal. The main battery powers the terminal. The internal backup battery charges off the main battery and maintains the application data stored in RAM and the system clock for up to 30 minutes when the terminals main battery pack is completely discharged or removed. Before initial use - Because the terminals are shipped with both batteries discharged of all power, charge the main battery pack for a minimum of four hours before initial use. When installed in the terminal, the battery pack can be charged in the HomeBase, Mobile Base, or with the appropriate charging cable. When not installed in the terminal, battery packs can be charged in the QuadCharger or the auxiliary well of the HomeBase. Time to Charge - Four hours for the main battery pack, eight hours for the internal backup battery the first time. Use only Dolphin 7900 series peripherals, power cables, and power adapters. Use of peripherals, cables, or power adapters not sold/manufactured by HHP will void the warranty and may damage the terminal.
Using the Dolphin HomeBase 1. Connect the HomeBase to the power supply provided by HHP. 2. Slide the terminal (with installed battery pack) into the terminal well until the Dock LED lights solid green to indicate that the terminal is properly seated. 3. The battery pack begins charging. Charging a Spare Battery Pack The HomeBase features an auxiliary battery well. Insert a spare battery pack into this well and the battery charges in four hours. The auxiliary battery well charges batteries independently of the terminal well. Using the Mobile Base 1. Connect the Mobile Base to the appropriate power source using an HHP cable. 2. Slide the terminal (with installed battery pack) into the terminal well until the Dock LED lights solid green to indicate that the terminal is properly seated. 3. The battery pack begins charging. Other Charging Options When the Li-ion battery is installed in the terminal, connect a charging and/or communication cable, such as the Mobile Charger, to the mechanical connector and plug the cable into a power outlet. When the Li-ion battery is not installed in the terminal, place the battery pack in the Dolphin QuadCharger. 2 - 6 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Step 4. Initialize the Mobile Computer 1. Power on the terminal. The decode LED lights and the scan LED blinks for approximately three seconds. Do NOT press any keys while the terminal is booting up. 2. The terminal initializes and the HHP splash screen displays for a few seconds. The Build numbers indicate the software version numbers. 7.XX 7.XX 7.XX Bootloader Kernel 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 HHP.
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. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 2 - 7 Step 6. Complete the Screens After aligning the screen, follow the directions on the screen which take you through a simple exercise showing how to use the stylus and pop-up menus. Note: HHP recommends using screen protectors for Dolphin 7900 terminals; especially for those terminals used within applications that require high-volume interaction with the touch screen. Screen protectors help prevent damage to the touch screen, are easily installed, and can be purchased at any major computer retail store or directly from HHP, Inc. Please contact HHP directly for part numbers and pricing. 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. 2 - 8 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Step 8. Autoinstall For each program that loads, a status bar indicates that the program is loading. Autoinstall occurs after each hard reset. Do NOT touch the keyboard or the screen while programs are loading. All configurations of the Dolphin 7900 terminal install HHP Demos and HHP Utilities. If the terminal is configured with a wireless radio, the appropriate radio drivers and utilities for each radio install. After Autoinstall is complete, the terminal performs a soft reset automatically. When it finishes booting up after the soft reset, the Today screen appears; see Today Screen on page 4-2. Setting the Time and Date You need to re-set the time and date after every hard reset of the terminal. It is a good idea to set the time and date now before you begin using the device. On the Today screen, tap the line that displays the time and date, The Clock Settings screen appears. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 2 - 9 Step 9. Verifying Operations with HHP Demos The Dolphin 7900 mobile computer comes loaded with HHP Demos you can use to verify imaging and decoding. Verify Imaging The Image Demo enables you to use the imager to capture an image. 1. Go to Start > HHP Demos > Image Demo. The image demo opens. 2. Point the terminal at an object and press the SCAN key on the keyboard or the Scan button on the side panel. A preview of the object appears on the terminal screen. 3. Release the SCAN key. The image is captured. By default, the image saves to the My Device folder as imagedemo.jpg. To save to a different location, go to File > Save As and select a new location. 4. Press the ESC key to close the demo. For more information about taking an image, see Using the Image Engine on page 5-1. Verify Decoding The Scan Demo enables you to decode a sample bar code. 1. Go to Start > HHP Demos > Scan Demo. 2. Aim the terminal at a bar code and press the SCAN key on the keyboard or the Scan button on the side panel. The scan LED lights red, and a green aimer beam projects out from the scanner. 3. When a good scan is obtained, the decode LED lights solid green and the terminal beeps. The bar code readout appears on the screen. 4. Press the ESC key to close the demo. Sample Bar Codes You can use the following bar codes to verify decoding:
Sample 128 Sample PDF417 Code 128 PDF417 Test Message For more information, see Decoding on page 5-3. 2 - 10 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Resetting the Terminal There are two ways to reset the 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. The decode and scan LEDs flash for approximately three seconds as the terminal resets. 3. When the reset is complete, the Today screen displays. Hard Reset (Cold Boot) A hard reset resets the operating system, restores the terminal back to factory defaults, and resets the terminal after a bootloader, keyboard, and kernel upgrade. A hard reset erases all of the data stored in RAM memory and all RAM installed applications.
1. Press and hold the Red + TAB keys for approximately five seconds. 2. The decode and scan LEDs light for approximately three seconds. 3. The terminal re-initializes; see Initialize the Mobile Computer on page 2-7. Suspend Mode To put the Dolphin terminal into suspend mode manually, press and hold the POWER key. The terminal goes into suspend mode automatically when the terminal is inactive for a programmed period of time. For more information, see Power on page 7-11. To wake the Dolphin terminal from suspend mode, press the SCAN key. The Dolphin terminal also goes into suspend mode if you remove the main battery pack while the terminal is powered on. After you install a new battery, press the SCAN key to wake the terminal. If the main battery and back-up battery are ever fully discharged of power, the terminal performs a hard reset when power is restored. The terminal will be restored to its original state. All data stored in RAM memory will be lost.
Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 2 - 11 2 - 12 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 3 Dolphin 7900 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. Memory Main Board/IPSM The standard memory configuration is 64 MB RAM and 64 MB non-volatile synchronous Flash. Mini Secure Digital Card (SD) Dolphin 7900 terminals contain a mini-SD memory interface to support memory expansion. You can order memory upgrades up to 128 MB or 256 MB. The SD access door on the left, side panel makes the SD memory user-
accessible. However, when that access door is fastened securely and properly, the terminals environmental rating is preserved. For more information about each kind of memory, see Memory on page 7-8. Wireless Radio Options For more information, see Radio Options on page 4-8. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 3 - 1 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 Speaker IrDa Port Decode LED Scan LED Display SCAN key Navigation keys Recessed Keyboard
Microphone
3 - 2 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Audio Jack Dolphin 7900 terminals contain a 2.5mm audio jack supports both speaker (stereo) and microphone (mono) headsets. Microphone is available only on Dolphin 7900 terminals configured with GSM/GPRS radios. In both cases, you must use a 2.5mm plug. For more information about GSM/GPRS radios, see Wireless WAN Communications with GSM/
GPRS on page 11-1. 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. Both speaker and microphone are located on the front panel for voice communication that is fully integrated with terminal operation. IrDA Port The Infrared Data Association or IrDA port communicates with IrDA-enabled devices such as PCs, printers, modems, or other Dolphin 7900 terminals. The maximum speed is 115kbps. LEDs Display The two light emitting diodes (LEDs) located at the top of the LCD display flash and illuminate during resets and scanning/imaging. Both can be programmed by various software applications. Scan LED - Located in the upper right corner, this LED lights red when you press the SCAN key. Decode LED - Located in the upper left corner, this LED lights green when a scanned bar code is successfully decoded. Dolphin 7900 terminals feature a 3.8 liquid crystal display (LCD) that is covered with an industrial, protective touch screen lens. The video graphic array (VGA) resolution is 1/4 (240 X 320 pixel). The touch screen is activated with the stylus (included with the terminal) or a finger. The color LCD is 16 bits/pixel and uses active display or thin film transistor (TFT) technology. The backlight for the display illuminates when the screen is touched. For more information about the Backlight, see Adjusting the Backlight on page 4-6. SCAN Key The SCAN key is centrally located for easy access with the right or left hand. When pressed, the SCAN key activates the scanner/imager. The SCAN key also functions as an on or system wakeup control for the terminal. Navigation Keys The centrally-located navigation keys enable you to move and position the cursor through software programs. The up and down arrows are programmed to perform specific functions when pressed in combination with the Blue and Red modifier keys. Keyboard The Dolphin 7900 series features two keyboard options: 25-key numeric-alpha and 36-key full alpha/numeric keyboard. Both keyboards are recessed under the overlay for maximum durability and backlit for easy viewing in various lighting conditions. Keyboard overlays are color-coded to indicate the functions performed or characters typed when the color-
coded key is pressed immediately after the Red or Blue Modifier key. For a complete overview of each keyboard, see Using Dolphin 7900 Keyboards on page 6-1. Microphone Dolphin 7900 terminals feature an integrated microphone that provides audio input to the terminal. Both microphone and speaker are located on the front panel for voice communication that is fully integrated with terminal operation. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 3 - 3 Back Panel Features The following graphic describes features on the back panel of the Dolphin 7900 terminal. Image Engine Window Hand Strap Clip Scan Button Access Door Stylus Fastener Scan Button Stylus (in slot) Battery 3 - 4 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 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. Hand Strap Clip The Dolphin 7900 has an adjustable, elastic hand strap attached to the terminal with a clip on the top of the back panel. You can detach the handstrap from this clip when you need access to the battery or other item on the back panel. Scan Button See Scan Button on page 3-6. Access Door See Access Door on page 3-6. Battery The Battery well is a recessed area on the back of the Dolphin that holds the Li-Ion battery pack. For more information, see Battery Power on page 3-8. Stylus and Fastener The stylus is used to operate the touch screen. The back panel features this storage slot to hold the stylus when not in use. There is also a fastener on the back panel to which you can attach stylus tethers. A stylus tether is a coiled elastic cord with one end to attach to the stylus and another to attach fasten to the back panel. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 3 - 5 Side Panel Features The following graphic shows the left, side panel. Scan Button Access Door Scan Button Scan buttons are located on both side panels. The Scan buttons initiate the image engine and can serve as a more ergonomic alternative to pressing the Scan key on the keyboard. Access Door When open, the access door on the Dolphin 7900 contains the mini-SD memory interface and the SIM card slot. Mini-SD Interface SIM Card Slot Mini-SD Interface SIM Card You can install a mini-SD card to expand the terminals memory capacity up to 128MB or 256MB. After memory expansion is complete, this door should be closed and sealed. (The mini-SD memory interface does not support SDIO.) SIM cards are required when using a GSM radio. For more information about GSM and SIM cards, see SIM Card Installation on page 11-2. When closed, the access door seals the memory interface and SIM card from moisture and particle intrusion providing secure storage for read/write data. Note: This door is not removable by the user in the field. The door can only be removed using a special Torx T8 tool from HHP. This tool is HHP part number 100001024. 3 - 6 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Bottom Panel Features This following graphics describe the bottom panel of the Dolphin 7900. Mechanical Connector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Pin # Description 1 +USB 2 PWR 3 N / C 4 N / C 5 N / C 6 N / C 7 GND 8 5V OUT 9 DTR 10 -USB 11 USB DET 12 RI 13 DSR 14 RXD 15 RTS 16 TXD 17 CTS Note: Signals referenced are for a DTE device. Mechanical Connector The bottom panel of the Dolphin 7900 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 can communicate with Dolphin 7900 series peripherals via RS-232 or USB. For RS-232, the maximum communication speed is 115 Kbps with seven baud rate settings. For USB, the communication speed is up to 12 Mbps. If the peripheral unit is connected to a PC, this connector also transmits data. The mechanical connector also provides power out (to peripheral devices) 5V at 500mA. This means that, with the proper HHP cable, the terminal can power another device. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 3 - 7 Battery Power The Dolphin 7900 features intelligent battery technology with two types of battery power: the main battery pack installed in the back panel and 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 HHP. The use of any battery pack not sold/manufactured by HHP in a Dolphin terminal will void your warranty and may result in damage to the Dolphin terminal or battery. The 7.4V, 14.8 watt hour Li-Ion battery pack is the primary power source for the Dolphin. The Li-Ion battery is designed to operate in a temperature range of -10 to 50 C (14 to 122 F). For the location of the Li-Ion battery on the terminal, see Battery on page 3-5. Charging Options When the Li-ion battery is installed in the terminal:
Place the terminal in a HomeBase (page 13-7) or Mobile Base (page 14-4) that is connected to an appropriate power supply.
Connect a charging/communication cable to the mechanical connector, plug the cable into the AC adapter, and plug the adapter cable into a power outlet.
Connect the terminal to the Mobile Charger and vehicle power port. When the Li-ion battery is not installed in the terminal:
Place the battery pack in the Dolphin QuadCharger - see Charging Batteries in the QuadCharger on page 16-3.
Place the battery pack in the auxiliary battery well of the HomeBase - see page 13-7. Charging Time The Li-ion battery pack requires four hours to charge to full capacity. Internal Backup Battery Located inside the terminal, the backup battery is a 3.6 Volt nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery. Purpose The internal backup battery prevents the terminal from being reset if you need to remove and replace the main battery pack. It retains RAM data and allows the real-time clock to remain operational for up to 30 minutes when the main battery pack is removed. If the terminal is left without the main battery pack for more than 30 minutes, the internal backup battery needs to be recharged to function according to its specifications. Note: Data and programs stored in Flash memory are not lost even if the internal backup battery fails. However, you must reset the real-time clock; see Setting the Time and Date on page 2-9. Charging The internal backup battery is powered by the main battery pack. Therefore, charging the internal backup battery requires that the main battery pack be installed in the terminal and the terminal be connected to a charging device. The internal backup battery must be fully charged before using the terminal for the first time. The initial charge cycle takes approximately eight hours. After that, if the internal backup battery becomes fully discharged of power, it requires a minimum of 10 hours of charging time to function normally. Guidelines Follow these guidelines to maximize the life of the Dolphins internal backup battery:
Keep a charged Li-Ion battery pack in the Dolphin terminal. The internal battery prematurely discharges if there is not at least a partially charged battery in the terminal.
Keep the Dolphin terminal connected to power when the terminal is not in use. 3 - 8 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Managing Battery Power Data and files saved on the Dolphin 7900 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. If the main battery is low and the terminal is in suspend mode, pressing the SCAN or Power button will not wake the Dolphin 7900 terminal; you must replace the discharged battery with a fully charged battery. Default Low and Critical Battery Points The navigation bar at the top of the screen displays battery warning icons when the main battery reaches a low and critical battery points. For details about these warning icons, see Status Icons on page 4-15. If the navigation bar does not contain a warning icon, then the battery is adequately charged. The Dolphin 7900 ships with default low and critical battery points already programmed in the registry. The registry contains two DWORD settings in the [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power] entry:
LowBatt=19 (25%) This sets the Low battery point to 25 percent (19 hex = 25 decimal). The low battery setting is the point at which the user is notified that the battery is low. The user is notified only once for a low battery. CriticalBatt=a (10%) This sets the Critical Battery point to 10 percent (a hex = 10 decimal). The critical battery setting is the point at which the customer is warned that the battery charge is very low. This warning is posted every 3 minutes until the situation is corrected. Note: Warnings do not appear when the terminal is on external power. Setting Critical and Low Battery Points Developers can re-reset the default battery points in the RegEdit utility under HHP Utils. Tap Start > HHP Utils > RegEdit. In the RegEdit utility, drill-down to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > System > CurrentControlSet
> Control > Power. The Battery Points appear in the list. Tap the Value Name to change the Value Data. You can reset the Value Data from 0 (no warning) to 99 (would nearly always warn). Tap OK to save changes. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 3 - 9 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. Power system settings contains three tabs: Battery, Wireless, and Advanced. For more information, see Power on page 7-11. 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 40C) or in extremely high humidity.
For prolonged storage, do not keep batteries stored in a charger that is connected to a power source. Guidelines for Battery Use and Disposal The following are general guidelines for the safe use and disposal of batteries:
Use only the battery supplied, recommended, or approved by HHP.
Replace defective batteries immediately; using a defective battery could damage the Dolphin terminal.
Never throw a used battery in the trash. It contains heavy metals and should be recycled according to local guidelines.
Dont short-circuit a battery or throw it into a fire. It can explode and cause severe personal injury.
Excessive discharge damages a battery. Recharge the battery when your terminal indicates low battery power.
Although your battery can be recharged many times, it will eventually be depleted. Replace it after the battery is unable to hold an adequate charge.
If you are not sure the battery or charger is working properly, please send it to HHP or an authorized HHP service center for inspection. 3 - 10 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Dolphin 7900 Technical Specifications System Architecture Processor:
Development Environment:
Intel X-Scale PXA255 400MHz HHP Dolphin SDK Add-on for Pocket PC 2003 - supports Embedded Visual C++ 4.0 HHP Dolphin .NET SDK for Pocket PC 2002 and 2003 - supports Visual Studio.NET 2003 (VB.NET and C#.NET) HHP Dolphin GSM/GPRS SDK Add-on for Pocket PC 2003 - supports Embedded Visual C++ 4.0 and Visual Studio.NET 2003 Operating Platform:
Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition Software for Pocket PCs - Professional Edition Third-Party Software:
Support for Connect Terminal Emulation software (TNVT, 3270, 5250) and Java Virtual Machine
(JVM) runtime, ITScriptNet Batch and Omni, MCL, and App Forge Memory:
Data Inputs 64MB RAM x 64MB non-volatile synchronous Flash standard; 128MB RAM high memory optional Imager/Scanner:
See Image Engine Options on page 5-1. 1D Symbologies:
See 1D Symbologies on page 5-1. 2D Symbologies:
See 2D Symbologies on page 5-1. Composite Codes See Composite Codes on page 5-1. OCR Fonts:
See OCR Codes on page 5-1. Three Keyboard Options:
Two backlit keyboard options: 25-key numeric-shifted alpha, 36-key alpha-shifted numeric See Using Dolphin 7900 Keyboards on page 6-1. Data Outputs Display:
I/O Ports:
See Display on page 3-3. Industrial-grade mechanical connector supports communications-USB at 12Mbps, serial RS-232 up to 115Kbps- and charging via cradles or AC adapter cables, IrDA port-Integrated, Speaker-
Integrated, Microphone-Integrated, Headset jack Mass Storage:
User-accessible Mini Secure Digital (Mini-SD) memory interface Wireless Radio Options WLAN:
WWAN WPAN:
Physical IEEE 802.11b DSSS Authentication Methodologies: LEAP, MD5, TLS, TTLS, PEAP, and WEP GSM/GPRS Tri-band (900, 1800, 1900 MHz) or (850, 1800, 1900 MHz) radio with accessible SIM card interface Bluetooth radio Dimensions:
7.3"L x 3. 5"W x 1.7"D max (185 x 89 x 43 mm), 3.2"W x 1.5"D at grip (81 x 38 mm) Weight:
Operating Temperature:
Storage Temperature:
Humidity:
WLAN: 17.3 oz. (490 gm), WPAN: 17.1 oz. (484 gm), WLAN/WPAN: 17.4 oz. (493 gm) 14 to 122F (-10C to 55C) The terminal can operate in temperatures lower than -20C with potential degradation in performance depending on the application
-22 to 176F (-30C to 80C) 95% humidity, non-condensing Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 3 - 11 Dolphin 7900 Technical Specifications Electrical Static Discharge:
15 kv on all surfaces Impact Resistance:
Withstands multiple 5ft. (1.5m) drops onto concrete Environmental Resistance:
Power:
Other:
Peripherals/Accessories Dolphin HomeBase Independently certified to meet IP64 standards for moisture and particle resistance Lithium-Ion battery technology 7.4V, 14.8 watt-hour main battery with hot-swappable design for fast replacement in the field Integrated stylus with optional tether and adjustable, removable hand strap Charging/communications cradle with auxiliary battery well. Data transfer via RS-232 serial or USB ports. Dolphin Mobile Base Mobile charging/communication cradle. Data transfer via RS-232 serial. Power out 5 volts for peripheral devices. Dolphin QuadCharger Dolphin Mobile Charger Four-slot battery charger that charges four batteries in under four hours. One slot doubles as a battery analyzer. Charges a Dolphin terminal by plugging into a vehicle cigarette lighter/power port. Dolphin Net Base Four-slot charging/communication cradle designed for Ethernet-based communications. Dolphin ChargeBase Four-slot charging cradle that holds, powers, and charges a terminal in each slot. Charging/Comm Cables USB or serial cables that charge and communicate with the terminal directlywithout a cradle. Li-Ion Battery Pack 7.4V, 14.8 watt hour Li-ion rechargeable main battery for the Dolphin. Regulatory Approvals FCC-CE-Radio Country:
US/Canada, R&TTE 3 - 12 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 4 Using the Dolphin 7900 Overview This chapter provides the basic instructions you need to operate the Dolphin 7900. Using the Touch Screen HHP 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 HHP.
For touch screen input, use the included stylus or your finger. The method you choose depends on which one is appropriate for your application. While there is a great deal of variation in different applications, for buttons or icons that are close together, you generally achieve greater accuracy with the stylus. Use of other objects, such as paper clips, pencils, or ink pens can damage the input panel and will void the warranty. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 4 - 1 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. Tap to adjust the volume Tap to change the date and time Tap to open to change owner information Your email messages Your active tasks 4 - 2 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Navigation Bar The navigation bar is located at the top of the screen and displays the active program and current time, and allows you to switch to programs and close screens. Navigation bar Start menu Tap to open a program Tap to open a program you have recently used Tap to see additional programs Tap to see to customize your terminal Command Bar Use the command bar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in programs. The command bar includes menu names, buttons, and the Input Panel button. To create a new item in the current program, tap New. To see the name of a button, tap and hold the stylus on the button. Drag the stylus off the button so that the command is not carried out. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 4 - 3 Pop-Up Menus With pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an action for an item. For example, you can use the pop-up menu in the contact list to quickly delete a contact, make a copy of a contact, or send an e-mail message to a contact. The actions in the pop-up menus vary from program to program. To access a pop-up menu, 1. Tap and hold the stylus on the item name. The pop-up menu appears. 2. Lift the stylus, and tap the action you want to perform. Note: To close the menu without performing an action, tap the screen anywhere outside the menu. 4 - 4 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 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. Note: 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. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 4 - 5 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. The graphic on the right displays the default backlight settings for color display terminals on battery power. From the Turn off backlight drop-down list, select how many minutes you want to elapse before the backlight automatically turns off. Select the Turn on backlight option if you want the display backlight to turn on when the a button is pressed or the touch screen is tapped. From the Dim backlight if drop-down list, select how many minutes you want to elapse before the backlight dims. Move the Backlight Intensity slider to set the intensity of the backlight. Tap OK to save settings. The display backlight functions according to the settings saved here. Note: The External tab contains the same options for external power. 4 - 6 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Communication Media Options Mechanical Connector The 17-pin, industrial-grade, mechanical connector on the bottom panel is designed to work only with HHP sold/manufactured communication and charging peripherals. Via these peripherals, the connector supports USB and RS-232 communications, enabling the user to connect the Dolphin 7900 terminal to external devices such as scanners and printers. For more information about the connector, see Mechanical Connector on page 3-7. 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 7900 terminals. For more information, see Using Infrared on page 8-6. 802.11b Radio The Dolphin 7900 may be equipped with a WiFi-compliant, interoperable 2.4 GHz 802.11b direct sequence spread spectrum wireless local area network (WLAN) radio. For more information, see Wireless LAN Communications with 802.11b on page 9-1. Bluetooth Radio The Dolphin 7900 may be equipped with a Bluetooth wireless personal area network (WPAN) radio. For more information, see Wireless PAN Communications with Bluetooth on page 10-1. GSM/GPRS Radio The Dolphin 7900 may be equipped with a GSM/GPRS wireless wide area network (WWAN) radio. For more information, see Wireless WAN Communications with GSM/GPRS on page 11-1. Software Communication Programs Microsoft ActiveSync v3.7 or Higher Microsoft ActiveSync is a tool that enables mobile computing devices, such as the Dolphin 7900, to exchange and synchronize application data with a desktop computer. For more information, see Using ActiveSync on page 8-2. RAS Short for Remote Access Services, RAS is a feature built into Windows NT that enables users to log into an NT-based LAN using a modem, X.25 connection or WAN link. RAS is fully supported and allows the use of PPP or SLIP connections for network connectivity. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 4 - 7 Radio Options Dolphin 7900 terminals can be configured with one or a combination of the following radios:
802.11b
Bluetooth
GSM/GPRS Available Radio Combinations Dolphin 7900 terminals can be configured with more than one radio. Co-located Radios Some radio combinations are co-located, which means that you can use only one radio at a time. In this case, you can have both radios installed but need to power one up and the other down before operation.
802.11b and GSM/GPRS Co-operational Radios Some combinations are co-operational, which means that you can power up and operate both radios simultaneously.
Bluetooth and 802.11b
Bluetooth and GSM/GPRS Radio Driver Installation Radio drivers install during the autoinstall whenever the mobile computer is initialized; when first turned on or after a hard reset. Only the appropriate drivers for your terminals radio configuration install. For example, if your terminal is configured only with an 802.11b radio, only the driver for that radio installs. For more information, see Autoinstall on page 2-9. When a single radio installs, its radio driver is powered up automatically after initialization is complete. In general, when more than one radio installs, the terminal powers up the 802.11b radio. However, if a GSM radio is installed, the terminal powers up the GSM radio. The Radio Manager The Radio Manager is a control panel applet through which the radio power driver controls the radio state. It enables you to choose which radios on the terminal are powered up. When powered up, the radio is transmitting, when powered down, the radio is not transmitting. Single Radio Configuration If your terminal contains a single radio module and its associated driver is installed, operates by itself without any special configuration made to the device. Multiple Radio Configuration Configuration of simultaneous radio operation is done during the manufacturing process according to FCC regulations. If multiple radio modules are installed in your terminal, simultaneous operation must be configured on the device before the radio power driver allows it. In other words, verify which radio or radios are powered up or down. Multiple Radio Operation GSM and 802.11b are mutually exclusive. While they may both be present, they cannot be allowed to operate simultaneously. If you have modules and drivers for both radios installed on your terminal, you must ensure that one radio is powered down before using the other. The Bluetooth radio is allowed to operate by itself or simultaneously with either of the GSM or 802.11b radios. 4 - 8 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Powering Up Radios Requirements To successfully power up a radio, both the hardware module and the software driver must be installed on the terminal. If the module is present, the radio appears in the Radio Manager. However if the driver is not installed, you cannot successfully power up the radio. Attempting to do so produces an error in the Status field that tells you that the driver is not installed. To Power Up a Radio or Radio Combination 1. Open the Radio Manager by going to Start > Settings > Connections tab > Radio Manager. The Radio Manager appears identifying which radio modules are installed. The highlighted entry is the radio mode that is currently enabled; its Status should be Ready. 2. Select the radio in the Radio Modes list and tap Apply. The radio drivers are powered down and powered up in the proper sequence. For example, if the radio powered up is Bluetooth Only and you try to switch to 802.11b Only, after Apply is tapped, the Radio Manager powers down the Bluetooth radio first, then powers up the 802.11b radio. If an error occurs during this process, the radio mode change is abandoned. The resulting radio state is the status of the radios at the time the error occurred. Radio Modes Status field The Radio Modes section displays the radio hardware modules currently installed on the terminal. For example, if a working Bluetooth module is installed, the box contains the line Bluetooth Only whether or not that radio is currently powered up. The Status field provides feedback on the state of the radio. When it reads Ready, the radio selected in the Radio Modes box is powered up. The Status field displays error messages when a radio cannot be enabled. Powering Down Radios Radio drivers are automatically powered down if the radio or radio combination that is currently powered up requires it. To power down all radios, select None and tap Apply. For more information about 802.11b radios, see Wireless LAN Communications with 802.11b on page 9-1. For more information about Bluetooth radios, see Wireless PAN Communications with Bluetooth on page 10-1. For more information about GSM/GPRS radios, see Wireless WAN Communications with GSM/GPRS on page 11-1. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 4 - 9 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. When you use the SIP, your terminal anticipates the word you are typing or writing and displays it above the input panel. When you tap the displayed word, it is inserted into your text at the insertion point. The more you use your Dolphin 7900 terminal, the more words it learns to anticipate. To change word suggestion options, such as the number of words suggested at one time, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab
> Input > Word Completion tab. Using the SIP Keyboard 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button and select Keyboard. 2. On the soft keyboard that is displayed, tap the keys with your stylus. Tap here if this is theright word. Using the Letter Recognizer With Letter Recognizer you can write letters using the stylus just as you would on paper. 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button and then Letter Recognizer. 4 - 10 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 2. Write a letter in the box. When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen. For specific instructions on using Letter Recognizer, with Letter Recognizer open, tap the question mark next to the writing area
. Using the Block Recognizer With Block Recognizer you can input character strokes using the stylus. 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button and then Block Recognizer. 2. Write a letter in the box. When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen. For specific instructions on using Block Recognizer, with Block Recognizer open, tap the question mark next to the writing area. 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. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 4 - 11 Input Panel Options You can set input options by going to Start > Settings > Personal tab > Input.The following graphics are the tab windows where you can customize the input panel to your preferences:
Input Method tab Word Completion tab Options tab 4 - 12 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Writing on the Screen In any program that accepts writing, such as the Notes program, and in the Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks, 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. Tap and hold the stylus next to the text you want to select until the insertion point appears. 2. Without lifting, drag the stylus across the text you want to select. If you accidentally write on the screen, tap Tools, then Undo and try again. You can also select text by tapping the Pen button to deselect it and then dragging the stylus across the screen. You can cut, copy, and paste written text in the same way you work with typed text: tap and hold the selected words and then tap an editing command on the pop-up menu, or tap the command on the Edit menu. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 4 - 13 Drawing on the Screen Drawing on the screen is similar to writing on the screen. The difference between writing and drawing on the screen is how you select items and how they can be edited. To create a drawing, cross three ruled lines on your first stroke. A drawing box appears. Subsequent strokes in or touching the drawing box become part of the drawing. Drawings that do not cross three ruled lines will be treated as writing. For example, selected drawings can be resized, while writing cannot. The drawing box indicates the boundaries of the drawing. Pen button. Note: You may want to change the zoom level so that you can more easily work on or view your drawing. Tap Tools and then a zoom level. Selecting a Drawing To edit or format a drawing, tap and hold the stylus on the drawing until the selection handle appears. To select multiple drawings, deselect the Pen button and then drag to select the drawings you want. You can cut, copy, and paste selected drawings by tapping and holding the selected drawing and then tapping an editing command on the pop-up menu, or by tapping the command on the Edit menu. To resize a drawing, make sure the Pen button is not selected, and drag a selection handle. 4 - 14 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Status Icons Status Icon Meaning Turns all sounds on and off Backup battery is low Main batteries are charging Main batteries are low Main batteries are very low Main batteries are full Synchronization is beginning or ending Notification that one or more e-mail messages were received Note: The Notification icon displays if more notification icons need to be displayed than there is room to display them. Tap the icon to view all notification icons. Notifications Notifications remind you when you have something to do. For example, if youve set up an appointment in Calendar, a task with a due date in Tasks, or an alarm in Clock, youll be notified in any of the following ways:
A message box appears on the screen.
A sound, which you can specify, is played. To choose reminder types and sounds, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Sounds & Notifications (see Personal Tab on page 7-2). The options you choose here apply throughout the terminal. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 4 - 15 Finding and Organizing Information The Find feature on your Dolphin mobile computer helps you quickly locate information. On the Start menu, tap Find. Enter the text you want to find, select a data type, and then tap Go to start the search. To quickly find information that is taking up storage space, select Larger than 64 KB in Type. 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. 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. 4 - 16 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 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:
IMAGETEAM 4100SR with green aimer, decodes from 2.5 to 12.5 in. (6.3 to 32 cm.)
IMAGETEAM 4100SF with green aimer, decodes from 2.1 to 8.9 in. (5 to 22.6 cm.)
IMAGETEAM 4100HD with green aimer, decodes from 2.2 to 6.5 in. (5.6 to 16.5 cm) Note: Specifications are for 100% UPC Code. Bar Code Symbologies Supported The Dolphin 7900 supports the following bar code symbologies:
Symbology type 1D Symbologies 2D Symbologies Composite Codes OCR Codes Symbologies supported Codabar Code 3 of 9 Code 11 Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF) Code 93 Code 128 EAN with Add-On and 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 Aztec Code 16K Composite Data Matrix MaxiCode OCR PDF417 QR Code RSS Aztec Mesa Codablock F EANUCC RSS-14 OCR-A and OCR-B Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 5 - 1 Postal Codes Postnet and most international 4 state codes Australian Post British Post Canadian Post China Post Japanese Post KIX (Netherlands) Post Korea Post Planet Code Activating the Engine The Dolphin 7900 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 6-5.
The Scan buttons located on both side panels for easy one-hand scanning - see Scan Button on page 3-6. Demos All Dolphin 7900 terminals contain Demos that enable you to test and verify the image engine. To access these demos, go to Start > Demos,
Select Image Demo to verify imaging, or
Select Scan Demo to verify decoding. 5 - 2 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Decoding The Dolphin 7900 terminal supports two types of image decoding for use in various bar code reading and imaging applications:
full-area imaging and Advanced Linear Decoding (ALD). Full-area Imaging Full-area imaging provides omni-directional reading of linear and non-linear 1D and 2D bar codes, OCR, signature capture, and picture taking. When reading all bar code types using full-area imaging, a positive read can be obtained from many positions;
see Scanning Position Options on page 5-3. To achieve the best read, the aiming beam should be centered horizontally across the bar code. ALD ALD provides fast reading of linear and stacked linear bar codes. To achieve a positive read when reading linear 1D and PDF417 bar codes, the green aiming beam should be centered horizontally across the bar code. When ALD is enabled, the reader does not read matrix or postal codes. To Decode a Bar Code 1. Position the Dolphin 7900 terminal over the bar code. The imager has a slight downward angle. A range of 4-10 inches (10-25 cm) from the bar code is recommended. 2. Project the imagers aiming beam by pressing and holding the SCAN key or the Scan button. 3. The scan LED lights red. Decode LED Scan LED 4. Center the aiming beam over the bar code. The aiming beam should be oriented in line with the bar code to achieve optimal decoding (see Scanning Position Options on page 5-3). 5. Release the Scan key or Scan button. 6. When the bar code is successfully decoded, the decode LED lights green and the terminal beeps. 7. The bar code information is entered into the application in use. Scanning Position Options The aiming beam is smaller when the terminal is held closer to the code and larger when it is farther from the code. Symbologies with smaller bars or elements (mil size) should be read closer to the unit. Symbologies with larger bars or elements (mil size) should be read farther from the unit. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 5 - 3 The following chart displays the imagers aiming positions:
Linear Bar Code 2D Matrix Symbol Sample Bar Codes You can use the following bar codes to verify decoding:
Sample 128 Sample PDF417 Code 128 PDF417 Test Message 5 - 4 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 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. This is a live video image of what the imager is currently viewing and has a slightly degraded appearance compared to the captured image. This is normal. Image Files The terminal is capable of saving images in a number of industry-standard file formats such as *.bmp, *.jpg and *.png. The default file format for images is a grayscale *.jpg. To obtain the highest quality images, take grayscale images. Digital images have a maximum image size of 640 x 480 pixels and may have up to a 256 grayscale image definition. The image quality and related file size are determined by the data compression method used by the software application used to take images. The average size of the image file is approximately 4-8K. However, the size of the image depends on the content of the image - the more complex the content, the larger the file size. Taking an Image The following steps are basic guidelines for taking images:
1. Point the Dolphin 7900 terminal at the object. The imager has a slight downward angle. 2. To preview the image before capturing, press and hold the SCAN key or the Scan button. 3. The touch screen displays a preview of the object, and the decode and scan LEDs light red. 4. Adjust the terminals position until the object appears on the screen the way you want it to appear in the image. 5. Hold the terminal still and release the SCAN key or Scan button. The scan and decode LEDs flash red, the touch screen flashes, and the captured image appears on the screen. 6. Unless otherwise specified by the application in use, the image is saved to the My Device folder (Start > Programs > File Explorer > My Device). Uploading Images Image files can be uploaded to a host PC via
Microsoft ActiveSync and a Dolphin communication peripheral, or
Over your wireless radio network. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 5 - 5 5 - 6 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 6 Using Dolphin 7900 Keyboards Overview The Dolphin 7900 series features two keyboard options: 25-key numeric-alpha keyboard and 36-key alpha-numeric keyboard. 25-key Numeric-Alpha Keyboard 36-key Alpha-Numeric Keyboard ESC S T A R T B K S P S P S E ND F 1 F 4 F 7 F 3 E ND F 6 F 9 F 2 F 5 F 8 F 10 B K S P S E ND Aa ST ART
S P E ND F 1 F 2 F 3 F 4 Both keyboards are recessed under the overlay for maximum durability and backlit for maximum viewability in various lighting conditions. Keyboard overlays are color-coded to indicate the functions performed or characters typed when the color-coded key is pressed immediately after the Red or Blue Modifier key. In addition to the standard number and letter keys, both keyboards contains three types of keys:
1. Function Keys 2. Navigation Keys 3. Modifier Keys Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 6 - 1 Using the Function Keys Function keys are those keys that perform specific functions and usually have the name of the function they perform. Name SCAN OK Backspace
(BKSP) Key Function 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. The OK key confirms data entry and functions as an Enter key. Pressing the OK key also wakes the terminal from suspend mode. B K S P 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. If you are typing text, a character is deleted each time you backspace. Space (SP) S P The Space function is performed by pressing the Red modifier key + right arrow. The Space key moves the cursor one space forward. If you are typing text, it moves the text one space forward as well. Escape
(ESC) Backlight Tab Power The Escape key performs a cancel action. E S C The Backlight key turns the keyboard backlight on and off. The Tab key moves the cursor to the next tab stop or the next control (on a form). The Power function is performed by pressing the Blue modifier key + the Backlight key. Pressing this key combination powers on the terminal and puts a terminal already on in suspend mode. 6 - 2 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Using the Navigation Keys Located in the center of each keyboard for easy access with either hand, the navigation keys enable you to navigate the cursor through an application screen. Press To Move the cursor up one row or line. Move the cursor down one row or line. Move the cursor one character to the right. Move the cursor one character to the left. 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. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 6 - 3 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 features Blue and Red modifier keys and a color-coded overlay. Name ALT Blue Red Key Function The function of the ALT key depends on the software application in use and the keys combination pressed. The blue and red keys are used in combination with other keys to type special characters and perform system functions. Each key modifies only the next key pressed. The overlay of each keyboard is color-coded to indicate the character typed or function performed when specific keys are pressed immediately after the blue or red modifier key. 6 - 4 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 25-Key Numeric-Alpha Keyboard The following graphic displays the 25-key numeric/alpha keyboard. SCAN key Escape key Microphone ESC B K S P S P ALT Blue Red Modifier keys S T A R T Power key Backlight key S E ND F 1 F 4 F 7 F 3 E ND F 6 F 9 F 2 F 5 F 8 F 10 OK key Tab key Navigation keys Alpha Mode Functionality 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 with number keys. On the number keys, there are alpha indicators that specify the letter(s) that will be typed when you press that key in combination with the Blue modifier key. Please note that when typing in alpha mode, you must use the same multi-press method you would use when typing letters on a phone keypad. Each key press will type the next letter in the sequence as displayed in the alpha indicator. Note: On the 25-key keyboard, alpha mode is achieved using Blue Modifier key combinations. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 6 - 5 Blue Key Combinations Characters Key Combination Character Blue + 2 Blue + 3 Blue + 4 Blue + 5 Blue + 6 Blue + 7 Blue + 8 Blue + 9 Blue + , Key Combination Blue + Backlight Blue + Left Arrow Blue + Right Arrow Blue + Up Arrow Blue + Down Arrow ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ
Function Power Send End Volume up Volume down Functions Red Key Combinations Key Combination Function/Special Character Red + Left Arrow Red + Right Arrow Red + Up Arrow Red + Down Arrow Red + ESC Red + TAB Red + 1 Red + 2 Red + 3 Red + 4 Red + 5 Red + 6 Red + 7 Red + 8 Backspace Space Page up Page Down Soft reset (warm boot) Hard reset (cold boot) F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 6 - 6 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Key Combination Function/Special Character Red + 9 Red + *
F9
Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 6 - 7 36-Key Alpha-Numeric Keyboard The following graphic displays the 35-key alpha/numeric keyboard. SCAN key Escape key Microphone ALT Blue B K S P S E ND Aa Red Modifier keys Number Lock key Power key Backlight key ST ART
S P E ND F 1 F 2 F 3 F 4 Number Mode Functionality The 35-key keyboard defaults to alpha mode. Alpha mode is when you type letters with the letter keys. Numeric mode is when you type numbers with letter keys. On the alpha keys, there are numeric indicators that specify the number that will be typed when you press that key in combination with the Blue modifier key. Please note that when typing in numeric mode, you must use the same multi-press method you would use when typing letters on a phone keypad. Each key press will type the next letter in the sequence as displayed in the alpha indicator. 6 - 8 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Blue Key Combinations Key Combination Function/Special Character Blue + Backlight Blue + Left Arrow Blue + Right Arrow Blue + Up Arrow Blue + Down Arrow Power Send End Volume up Volume down Red Key Combinations Key Combination Function/Special Character Red + Left Arrow Red + Right Arrow Red + ESC Red + TAB Red + E Red + J Red + O Red + T Backspace Space Soft reset (warm boot) Hard reset (cold boot) F1 F2 F3 F4 NUM Key Combinations Pressing the NUM lock key switches the keyboard to numeric mode where you can type numbers and special characters with the letter keys. You do NOT need to press and hold the NUM key when pressing the next key. Key Combination Function/Special Character NUM + A NUM + B NUM + C NUM + D NUM + F NUM + G NUM + H NUM + I NUM + K NUM + L NUM + M NUM + N NUM + P NUM + Q NUM + R 1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
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, Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 6 - 9 Key Combination Function/Special Character NUM + S NUM + UV NUM + WX NUM + YZ
6 - 10 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 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 Personal System Connections This tab enables you to Customize buttons, set SIP options, and adjust headset settings; see Personal Tab on page 7-2. Adjust system settings; see System Tab on page 7-6. Establish network connections settings; see Connections Tab on page 7-20. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 7 - 1 Personal Tab To access the Personal tab, go to Start > Settings. The screen opens displaying the Personal tab. Icon Buttons Headset Input Menus Tapping this icon enables you to Customize buttons to perform functions. To use this setting, the HotKeys HHP Utility must be initialized. Tap Start > Utils > HotKeys (the icon is the same). The HotKeys utility initializes. Return to the Personal tab and tap Buttons. Adjust audio settings for headset use; see Headset Control on page 7-5. Customize the SIP. For details, see Input Panel Options on page 4-12. Customize what appears on the Start and New menus; see Adding a Program to the Start Menu on page 7-3. Enter your contact information. This information will appear on the Today screen. Password protect the terminal to limit access to your device. Owner Information Password Sounds & Notifications Set the sound volume, enable and disable sounds for specific actions, and set sound parameters for Today system notifications. Customize the look and the information that is displayed on the Today screen Note: Personal settings are stored in RAM memory. They are replaced by system defaults after each hard reset. For more information about resets, see Soft Reset (Warm Boot) on page 2-11. 7 - 2 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 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. 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. 4. Verify that the program appears. Using File Explorer If you do not see the program listed, you can either use File Explorer to move the program or ActiveSync on the desktop computer to create a shortcut to the program and place the shortcut in the Start Menu folder. Note: We recommend that you Copy and Paste Shortcut so that you do not alter your program configurations by accident. Using Copy and Paste Shortcut (as opposed to Cut and Paste) ensures that the program files remain where they need to be for the system to find them to perform system functions. 1. Tap Start > Programs > File Explorer, and navigate to the program. File Explorer opens to My Documents by default; to see a list of all folders, tap the folder name and then My Device. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 7 - 3 2. Tap and hold on the program, then tap Copy on the pop-up menu. 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. 5. Verify that the program now appears. 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 (Windows Explorer) utility to cut and paste. 1. Open ActiveSync > Explore. 2. Navigate to the program. 3. Right-click on the program and select Create Shortcut. 4. Select the shortcut, right-click, and select Cut. 5. Navigate to the Start Menu folder (Windows > Start Menu). 6. Right-click on an empty area and select Paste. 7. On the terminal, tap the Start menu. 8. Verify that program appears. For more information, see ActiveSync Help. 7 - 4 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 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. Telephone (mono with mic) Select this option if you are using a headset that also contains a microphone. When this option is selected, you speak into the microphone on the headset and not the microphone on the terminal. These types of headsets usually have one earpiece for mono audio. Tap OK to save your selection. Mic Volume Headset Volume These options enable you to adjust the audio level of the microphone. Normal is the default setting. If this is too loud for the listener, you can change the setting to Low. These settings apply to the selected Headset Type. When you select Stereo headphone, the volume on the terminals microphone (Microphone, page 3-2) adjusts. When you select Telephone (mono with mic), the volume on the headsets microphone adjusts. This Mic Volume setting does not work if you are using a GSM radio for two-way voice communication. For more information about microphone volume with GSM, see Settings Menu on page 11-11. Tap OK to save your selection. This slider enables you to adjust the speaker volume (audio output) of the headset. Move the slider from Mute to High depending on your preference. The volume adjusts automatically as you move the slider. These headset volume settings apply to both Headset Types. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 7 - 5 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. Device ID tab 7 - 6 Displays the information the terminal uses to identify itself to other devices. It can be important to know this information if the Dolphin terminal is going to be part of a networked system of devices. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Device name: Displays the systems default name. This is the name used by ActiveSync. Description: Displays the description of the device ID. Copyrights tab Displays important copyright information. Backlight The Backlight system setting enables you to customize backlight functionality for the display. For more information, see Adjusting the Backlight on page 4-6. 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 9-41. 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. Of course, you must first enable ClearType font rendering to change the appearance of fonts on the screen; see ClearType Tab on page 7-18. Clock & Alarms This setting sets the system clock. Appointments, scheduled events, and any function on a schedule runs off this setting. You need to set the time zone and time after each hard reset; see Setting the Time and Date on page 2-9. 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 appear confirming the changed and now current CPU speed. Tap OK to save the change. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 7 - 7 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. Field Total main memory Storage Program Fields Under Storage and Program Allocated In use Free Description The total memory capacity of current RAM memory. The part of RAM memory used for storing programs and program data. The part of RAM memory used to run programs. Displays the current MB of memory allocated for Storage and Program use. Displays the total MB of that allocated memory being used in Storage and Program memory functions. Displays the total MB of memory available for Storage and Programs use. To Increase/Decrease RAM Memory To increase Program or Storage memory, tap, hold, and drag the slider towards the kind of memory you want to increase. The three fields adjust automatically; Program memory decrease when you increase Storage memory and vice versa. 7 - 8 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 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 In use Free The total MB of memory capacity of the selected memory. The MB currently being used. The MB that is still available for use. IPSM Storage Card Short for Intel Persistent Storage Manager, this is14MB of on-board Flash memory that is non-
volatile. Because this memory is non-volatile, data or programs stored in IPSM are not affected when power is removed. Autoinstall programs, for example, are stored in IPSM so that they are always installed at cold-boot startup. When IPSM is selected in the drop-down list, the Storage Card tab displays the IPSM memory capacity and usage statistics. You can install additional memory in Dolphin terminals - see Access Door on page 3-5. If a storage card is installed in the terminal, a Storage Card entry appears in the drop-down list. Select Storage Card and the Storage Card tab displays the current capacity and usage statistics of the installed storage card. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 7 - 9 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. Be advised that, when you stop a program here, any unsaved data in that program is lost. To free up memory without risking data loss, return to the running program, save your data, and close the application. Links at the Bottom of the Memory Tabs At the bottom of all three Memory tabs are two links:
Remove programs Find Opens the Remove Programs system setting. For details, see Remove Programs on page 7-15. Enables you to search for large files using storage memory. It opens the Find screen with Larger than 64KB already selected in the Type field. 7 - 10 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Power Power system settings contains three tabs: Battery, Wireless, and Advanced. Tab Battery Tab This tab enables you to Check the remaining charge of both the main and backup batteries. For more information about the terminals batteries, see Battery Power on page 3-8. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 7 - 11 Tab This tab enables you to Wireless Tab Determine the power settings for your wireless connection. Select Wireless signals off when you dont want to use system power to power up the radio(s). Select Wireless signals on when you want the radio to use system power to transmit. This is the default settings. The list contains the radio firmware installed in the terminal. The items in the list with a check in the checkbox are the items using system power. 7 - 12 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Tab Advanced Tab This tab enables you to 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. Adjust backlight opens the Backlight settings so that you can make adjustments to conserve power usage; see Backlight on page 7-7. Change beam opens beam settings so that you can make adjustments to conserve power usage; see Using Infrared on page 8-6. (You would turn off receiving capabilities to conserve power.) Options below the tabs You can also set automatic turn-off times for the terminal to conserve power. When the device is turned off, that means that it goes into suspend mode. For more information on suspend mode, see Suspend Mode on page 2-11. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 7 - 13 Regional Settings Regional Settings enables you to customize the appearance and formatting to your geographic region. Specifically, you can customize numbers (number of decimal places allowed, for example), currency (using the $ or symbol, for example), time, and date. These specifications apply to all screens, including the Today screen. The Region tab displays an overview of the region selected in the drop-down list at the top. The terminal is loaded with a number of pre-programmed regional settings. Select one from the list. 7 - 14 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) The results appear below. 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 *.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 Autoinstall on page 2-9. For information about the hard reset process, see Hard Reset (Cold Boot) on page 2-11. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 7 - 15 To Remove Programs 1. Tap Remove Programs. In the list, select the program you want to remove. 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 7-8. 7 - 16 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Screen The Screen system setting contains three tabs: General, Clear Type, and Text Size. General tab The Screen system setting opens to the General tab. On this tab, you can changes the screen orientation and align the screen. The default screen orientation is Portrait. You can change the orientation to Landscape (right-handed) or Landscape (left-
handed) depending on which hand you tend to hold the terminal. Portrait Orientation Landscape Orientation - NEED GRAPHIC Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 7 - 17 To align the screen, tap Align Screen, and follow the instructions. See Align the Screen on page 2-7. You would need to re-align the screen if tapping buttons or icons with the stylus no longer seems to work appropriately. 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 7-7. For more information about ClearType font rendering, visit: www.microsoft.com/typography/cleartype/
what.htm?fname=%20&fsize=
Text Size Tab The Text Size tab enables you to perform font scaling within certain views of the Today screen, Contacts, Calendar, Messaging, and Tasks. This means that you can increase or decrease the point size of the font on application windows. 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. 7 - 18 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Default Font Size Largest Font Size uPhone Settings If you have a GSM/GPRS radio installed on your terminal the uPhone Settings icon appears on the System tab. For details, see uPhone Configuration on page 11-20. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 7 - 19 Connections Tab The Connections tab enables you to manage your network connections. Icon Tapping this icon Beam Connections Radio Manager Network Cards Enables you to verify and adjust the infrared settings of the IrDA port; see Using Infrared on page 8-6. Enables you to configure network connections. This is the connections manager; see Connections Tab on page 7-20. Enables you to power up and power down the radios installed on the terminal;
see The Radio Manager on page 4-8. Enables you to access the Wireless and Network Adapters tabs; see Network Cards on page 7-35 Other Icons on the Connections Tab Other icons appear on this window if your terminal is configured with specific network software, protocols, and/or radios. HHP WLAN Settings This icon appears only if an 802.11b radio is installed on the terminal. Tapping this icon enables you to configure your 802.11b radio; see Wireless LAN Communications with 802.11b on page 9-1. This icon appears only if a Bluetooth radio is installed on the terminal. Tapping this icon enables you to disable or enable the IrDA port; see Verify That the IrDA Port is Enabled on page 8-6. This icon appears only if a GSM/GPRS radio is installed on the terminal. Tapping this icon opens GPRS settings; see GPRS Settings on page 11-26. IrDA uPhone GPRS 7 - 20 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Server-Assigned IP Addresses Please note that all server-assigned IP addresses use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Zero-Config Wi-Fi Please note that the zero-config Wi-Fi feature of Windows Mobile is disabled on Dolphin 7900 series mobile computers. Com Port Assignment Table The Dolphin 7900 terminal ships with the Com ports assigned as follows:
Com Port Com Port 1 Com Port 2 Com Port 3 Com Port 4 Com Port 5 Com Port 6 Com Ports 7, 8, 9 Assignment Serial port; this is the 17-pin connector on the bottom panel. See Mechanical Connector on page 3-7. Bluetooth Module If there is no Bluetooth hardware installed on the terminal, this com port is unassigned. Raw Infrared Unassigned USB virtual serial port IrDA, if IrDA is enabled. If IrDA is disabled, this com port becomes available. See Verify That the IrDA Port is Enabled on page 8-6. Unassigned; these are virtual com ports that are available for selection only when connecting to devices that use virtual com ports, such as Bluetooth. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 7 - 21 Opening the Connections Manager To open the connections manager, tap Connections. The connection manager opens displaying the Tasks tab. The connections manager consists of two tabs: Tasks and Advanced Task tab Advanced tab The Task tab enables you to configure and manage your My Work Network settings. Click on the link to setup or manage existing network accounts. The Advanced tab enables you to configure and manage network parameters as well as your network cards. 7 - 22 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 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. In the Select a modem list, select the external modem by selecting Hayes Compatible on COM1. 7. Tap Next. The My Connection screen appears. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 7 - 23 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 7-33). 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. See Advanced Settings on page 7-24. 11. Tap Finish to complete this wizard. Advanced Settings General Tab Use the General tab to change the connection speed of your connection. Wait for dial tone before dialing, then wait for credit card, add dial-string modem commands, or cancel call after a set number of seconds. 7 - 24 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 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. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 7 - 25 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. 7 - 26 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 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.companyname.com). If you attempt to connect to one of these URLs, Pocket Internet Explorer will search for the website on the Internet rather than the company's intranet. To connect to such intranet URLs, they need to be entered as Work URL exceptions in the connections manager. 1. Go to Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections > Advanced tab (see page 7-22). 2. Tap Select Networks. 3. Tap Exceptions. The Work URL Exceptions screen opens. 4. Tap Add new URL to add a new exception. 5. Enter the Work URL and tap OK. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 7 - 27 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. If these settings are not on your PC or need to be changed, ask your ISP or network administrator for the proxy sever name, server type, port, type of Socks protocol used, and your user name and password. 1. Go to Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections. 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. 7 - 28 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a)
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. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 7 - 29 Setting Up a VPN Connection for Work Connections A VPN connection helps you securely connect to servers, such as a corporate network, via the Internet. Ask your network administrator for your user name, password, domain name, TCP/IP settings, and host name or IP address of the VPN server. 1. Go to Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections. 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. 7 - 30 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 5. Enter your login details. If finished, tap Finish to complete VPN setup. 6. Otherwise, tap Advanced to access more options.
Enter TCP/IP settings in the first 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. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 7 - 31 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.) 1. Your VPN Server is accessed. When connected, tapping on the icon displays the following bubble:
7 - 32 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Establishing Dialing Rules 1. Tap Start > System > Connections tab > Connections > Advanced tab (see page 7-22). 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. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 7 - 33 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. 7 - 34 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Creating a Wireless Network Connection In the Connections Manager, you can access the Wireless tab from Start > Settings > Connections tab > Network Cards >
Wireless tab. However, on the Dolphin 7900, wireless networks need to be configured according to the radio installed in the terminal. For more information about 802.11b radios, see Wireless LAN Communications with 802.11b on page 9-1. For more information about Bluetooth radios, see Wireless PAN Communications with Bluetooth on page 10-1. For more information about GSM/GPRS radios, see Wireless WAN Communications with GSM/GPRS on page 11-1. Network Cards To see the network cards installed on your terminal, tap Start > Settings > Connections > Network Cards > Network Adapters tab. In the list, tap on an adapter to review its settings. (Server-assigned IP addresses use DHCP.) If you make any changes on these tabs, you must tap OK to save the changes, then perform a soft reset to update the registry. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 7 - 35 After you tap OK, the following message appears:
Tap OK again to save any changes. For details about performing a soft reset, see Soft Reset (Warm Boot) on page 2-11. During the soft reset, the new registry entries created by the changes can be read by the applications that need them. Do NOT perform a hard reset (see Hard Reset (Cold Boot) on page 2-11) after modifying an adapter here. Hard resets return the terminal to factory defaults, which means that any modifications are lost.
7 - 36 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 8 Communications Overview You can exchange information between your Dolphin 7900 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. Help on Connecting More information on the procedures described here, as well as information on additional procedures, can be found in the following locations:
ActiveSync Help on the desktop computer. In ActiveSync, click Help > Microsoft ActiveSync Help.
See Messaging on page 12-11.
Online Help. Tap Start > Help > View menu > All Installed Help > Inbox or Connections. For more information, go to the Windows Mobile software website at: www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/products/pocketpc/
Installing Additional Software In addition to the default programs installed on your terminal when it is first booted up, you can install any program (created for a Windows Mobile device), as long as the terminal has enough memory to store the program and the program has an *.exe,
*.cab, or *.dll extension. The most popular place to find software on the Windows Mobile website: www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/products/pocketpc/
When selecting programs, verify that the program and version of the program are designed for the Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition and your processor. You can verify your processor by tapping Start > Settings > System tab > About >
Version tab. Make a note of the information in the Processor field.
You can install additional software via:
ActiveSync - see page 8-4.
Infrared - see page 8-6.
The Internet (via wireless radio) - see page 8-10. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 8 - 1 Using ActiveSync Using Microsoft ActiveSync, you can synchronize information in Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Exchange Server on your desktop computer with your Dolphin 7900. 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. You can:
Update the information in Microsoft Pocket Outlook on your device by synchronizing it with Microsoft Outlook on your desktop computer.
Synchronize Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel files between your device and desktop computer. Your files are automatically converted to the correct format. 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. For example, you can synchronize continually while connected to your desktop computer or only when you choose the synchronize command.
Select which information types are synchronized and control how much data is synchronized. For example, you can choose how many weeks of past appointments you want synchronized. Requirements To synchronize, ActiveSync version 3.7 or higher must be installed on both your desktop computer and the Dolphin 7900 terminal. Dolphin 7900 terminals ship with ActiveSync 3.7 already installed. Therefore, you must install ActiveSync 3.7 on your desktop computer from the Microsoft Companion CD that came with your terminal. To install ActiveSync on your desktop computer, insert the Microsoft Companion CD into the CD-ROM drive of your desktop computer. Click the yellow arrow, then Start Here, and follow the directions on your screen.
When communicating via ActiveSync, your terminal must be connected to the host PC with a peripheral device sold/
manufactured by HHP, such as the Dolphin HomeBase, Dolphin Mobile Base, Dolphin Net Base, Dolphin Mobile Charger or other Dolphin 7900 series charging/communication cable. Use of any peripheral not sold/manufactured by HHP may damage your terminal and will void the warranty. For more information about communication peripherals, see Dolphin 7900 HomeBase on page 13-1 and Dolphin 7900 Mobile Base on page 14-1. Setting Up Your Desktop Computer When installation of ActiveSync is complete on your desktop computer, the ActiveSync Setup Wizard helps you
connect your terminal to your desktop computer,
set up a partnership so you can synchronize information, and
customize your synchronization settings. Synchronizing from Your Desktop Computer Because ActiveSync is already installed on the Dolphin 7900 terminal, your first synchronization process begins automatically when you finish setting up your desktop computer in the wizard and your terminal is connected to the host PC. After your first synchronization, look at Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks on the terminal. Notice that the same information from Microsoft Outlook on your desktop computer is now on the terminal. Simply remove the Dolphin from the communication peripheral and youre ready to use it. By default, ActiveSync does not automatically synchronize all types of information. Use ActiveSync Options to specify the types of information you want to synchronize. The synchronization process makes the data (in the information types you select) identical on both your desktop computer and your device. 8 - 2 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) For more information about using ActiveSync on your desktop computer, open ActiveSync, then open ActiveSync Help. 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 > ActiveSync. The synchronization process begins. View connection status. Tap to connect and synchronize. Tap to stop synchronization. View synchronization status. Tap to synchronize via IR or change synchronization settings . Note:
If you have a wireless LAN card, you can synchronize remotely. After the first synchronization, when using Dolphin peripherals such as the HomeBase or Mobile Base, synchronization begins automatically whenever a terminal is properly seated in the terminal well. For more information, see Dolphin 7900 HomeBase on page 13-1 or Dolphin 7900 Mobile Base on page 14-1. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 8 - 3 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. 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. You can verify your processor by tapping Start > Settings > System tab > About >
Version tab. Make a note of the information in the Processor field. Depending on the application, the software must be stored or installed on the host PC. 1. Download the program to your desktop computer from either the Internet or the CD or disk that contains the program. You may see a single *.exe or setup.exe file, a *.cab file, or *.dll. There may also be several versions of files for different device types and processors. 2. Read any installation instructions, Read Me files, or documentation that comes with the program. Many programs provide special installation instructions. 3. Connect the terminal to the desktop computer via an HHP communication peripheral. If the File is an Installer:
An installer program is one that installs on the PC and the terminal simultaneously; one process installs to both devices. 8 - 4 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 1. On the PC, double-click the *.exe or *.setup.exe file. The installation wizard begins. 2. Follow the directions on the PC screen. The installation process includes transferring the software to the terminal. If the File is Not an Installer:
Some programs cannot be installed on PCs because they are designed for terminals. In these cases, the appropriate files must be stored on the host PC, transferred via ActiveSync, and installed on the terminal. You will know the program cannot be installed on the PC if an error message appears when you try to install it stating that the program is valid but designed for a different type of computer. 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 (My Pocket PC > IPSM > Autoinstall). 3. Depending on the program, you may need to open File Explorer on the terminal, navigate to the folder where the program is located, and tap on the program file to install it.
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 regular Autoinstall; see Autoinstall on page 2-9. Remember, a hard reset erases RAM data! For more information, see Hard Reset (Cold Boot) on page 2-11. 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. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 8 - 5 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. When a Bluetooth radio is installed, the IrDA port can be disabled to free up a Com port for Bluetooth devices. To verify that the IrDA port is enabled, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > IrDA
. If Enable IrDA ports is selected, then the IrDA port is active. Note: The IrDA icon appears on the Connections tab only if there is a Bluetooth radio installed on the terminal. IrDA Port Location on the Terminal IrDA Port The above graphics shows the left side panel of the Dolphin 7900 terminal. For more information, see IrDA Port on page 3-3. 8 - 6 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 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:
Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 8 - 7 Sending and Receiving Information To send or receive, the IrDA ports of both devices - whether its 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. Align the IrDA ports. 2. Open the program where you created the item you want to send and locate the item in the list. You can also beam files, but not folders, from File Explorer. 3. Tap and hold the item. A pop-up menu appears. Pop-up menu Selected item 4. Select Beam File. The information begins transmitting to the other device. Receiving 1. Align the IrDA ports. 2. Have the owner of the other device send the information to you. 3. Your terminal automatically begins receiving it. 8 - 8 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Troubleshooting If the Beam Settings are not set to receive or youve 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 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 8 - 9 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 12-11. You can also download software applications from the web. Adding Programs Directly from the Internet
When selecting programs, verify that the program and version of the program are designed for the Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition and your processor. You can verify your processor by tapping Start > Settings > System tab > About >
Version tab. Make a note of the information in the Processor field. 1. Determine your device and processor type so that you know which version of the software to install. Go to Start > Settings >
System tab > About. On the Version tab, make a note of the information in the Processor field. 2. Download the program to your device straight from the Internet using Pocket Internet Explorer. You may see a single *.exe or setup.exe file, or several versions of files for different device types and processors. 3. Read any installation instructions, Read Me files, or documentation that comes with the program. Many programs provide special installation instructions. 4. Tap the file, such as an *.exe file. The installation wizard begins. Follow the directions on the screen. For more information about working with Pocket Internet Explorer, see Pocket Internet Explorer on page 12-15. 8 - 10 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 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. The Dolphin 7900 is interoperable with other 802.11b Wi-Fi-compliant products including Access Points (APs), printers, PCs via PC card adapters and other wireless portable terminals. Powering Up the 802.11b Radio Driver When the Dolphin terminal is first initialized, the radio driver for 802.11b is installed. Before using the radio, make sure that the 802.11b radio is powered up. The 802.11b radio must be powered up before you can configure it. For more information, see The Radio Manager on page 4-8. Configuration Utilities There are two configuration utilities for the 802.11b radio: 802.11b Settings and 802.11b Wireless Security Supplement. 802.11b Settings Use this configuration utility when you are not using Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) or standard WEP (64/128 bit) with no authentication. For more details, see 802.11b Settings on page 9-2. 802.11b Wireless Security Supplement Use this configuration utility when you are using WEP (beyond the standard), Wi-Fi Protected Access
(WPA), and authentication. For details, see 802.11b Wireless Security Supplement on page 9-13. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 9 - 1 802.11b Settings You can access the configuration utility two ways:
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > 802.11b Settings. This icon appears on the System tab only if there is an 802.11b radio installed on the terminal. 2. Tap the Status icon in the system tray - see The Status Icon on page 9-12. 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. Icons This configuration utility contains icons that indicate the status of the network. Icon This icon means Excellent signal strength. Excellent connection. Poor signal strength. Poor connection. Radio disabled. No radio connection. Access Point, AP Mode. Peer Station, Peer-to-Peer Mode. WEP enabled. Network needs a WEP Key to connect. WEP disabled. Network does not need a WEP Key to connect. Mismatched WEP Key configuration with your network. Online help button. 9 - 2 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Status Tab HHP WLAN 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. Link Quality Displays the signal to noise ratio. Strength IP Address Renew IP State Displays the signal strength of the receiver. Displays the IP address of the radio. Verify configuration information with your network administrator. Tap this button to reapply IP the address from the DHCP server when automatic DHCP is enabled. Displays the Network Name and the MAC address of:
- the access point the radio is associated with in AP mode, or
- the creator of IBSS into which the radio is joined in peer-to-peer (Ad-Hoc) mode. After an SSID is chosen, this field name changes to IBSS ID. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 9 - 3 Field More Info Description Tap this button to display detailed TCP/IP information as shown in the following screen:
Ping Tap this button to open the Ping Utility for WLAN. Field Description IP Address Displays the current IP address. You can enter another IP address to ping. Size (Bytes) Displays the current bytes size; 32 is the default. You can select up to 8192 from the drop-down list. 9 - 4 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Field Timeout (ms) Displays the current timeout; 500 is the default. Increase or decrease it by tapping Description the up and down arrow buttons. Clear Ping Ping Statistics Tap this button to clear IP Address input and the ping statistics field. Tap this button to ping the IP address entered in the input field. This section lists the pinging IP address and the pinging results. Config Tab The Config tab provides a list of all access points and peer stations in range. Its configuration tool enables you to create and edit SSID profiles for access points that you want your station to associate with. Preferred Profiles This section displays a list of preferred profiles for access points (AP) in the network created by the user, or added from the Active SSIDs table. When turned on, the radio searches for the APs in the exact order shown in the list of profiles. This section is blank after the initial installation and each hard reset. It will remain blank if there no automatic association preference selected. This section contains several icons that enable you to add and configure APs. Icon Name New Description This button is always active. Tap it to create a new profile on a series of screens; for instructions, see To Create a New Profile on page 9-7. The following buttons activate only when an Active SSID in the Preferred Profile list is selected. Edit Delete Up Tap this button to open the configuration screens for the selected SSID. Tap this button to delete the selected SSID from the Preferred Profile list. Tap this button to move the selected SSID up one place in the Preferred Profile list. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 9 - 5 Icon Name Down Description Tap this button to move the selected SSID down one place in the Preferred Profile list. Remember that the terminal accesses the SSIDs in this list in the exact order that they appear; moving an SSID up or down in the list determines the order of contact. Active SSIDs The Active SSIDs table lists all access points or peer stations (creator of IBSS) in the vicinity of the host. It displays only those SSIDs that accept broadcast associations. Each record displays information in the following six columns (The screen may not display all the fields in the following table. Use horizontal scroll bar to view all):
Column SSID Signal Mode Channel This column displays The Network Name of the access point or peer station. An icon with signal strength is also shown. Strength in percentage for the selected SSID. An icon indicates an access point or a peer station
. The channel it uses and the WEP method it applies, if any. The icon stands for WEP Key-On, and for WEP Key-Off. SupRate BSSID (MAC Addr) Supported data rate of the access point or the peer station. BSSID or MAC Address of the access point or the peer station. Add Apply 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. The SSID selected can be in the Preferred Profile or Active SSIDs lists. When applied, the Status tab opens displaying the status of the wireless connection. If the association fails, a search for another AP in the Preferred Profile list automatically takes place, and the radio attempts to associate with the station, in order of preference. Refresh Tap Refresh to start a new search for all available access points or peer stations in the vicinity. To Add an Active SSID to the Preferred Profile Table An SSID needs to be in the Preferred Profile list to be edited. 1. Select an SSID in the Active SSID list and tap Add. If the SSID has the WEP Key turned on, the Settings window displays and prompts you to enter the WEP Method, Encryption Key, and Key ID. 2. Now, you need to configure its profile. 3. In the Preferred Profile list, select the SSID and tap Edit
; see To Create a New Profile on page 9-7. 4. When configuration is complete, tap OK. The SSID and its profile are added into the Preferred Profiles list. If adding an SSID with the WEP Key turned off, the Settings window does not display and the SSID is added directly to the Preferred Profile table. 9 - 6 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) To Create a New Profile In the Preferred Profiles section, tap the New button Authentication. Network Profile Tab
. A screen opens with two tabs windows: Network Profile and Field Description Network Name &Type SSID TX Rate Type Chan AP Search Threshold OK Cancel Enter an SSID, which is the Network Name. Check with your network administrator for Network Name (SSID). 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. From the drop-down list, select Peer-to-Peer This mode used for communication between two (or more) radio stations (cards) without an access point. Access Point (AP) This mode is also called Infrastructure mode. In most cases, no con Scroll to select a channel for communication. Select Low Density (default), Medium Density, or High Density from the drop-down list and tap OK. AP search thresholds are used for wireless client roaming between APs. In general, the higher the density selected here, the easier your WLAN card roams between APs with the same SSID in the same network. Roaming also depends on the relative signal strength of the AP. Tap this button to save the profile or changes to the profile. Tap this button to close the window without saving or modifying the profile. Note: The SSID, Type, TX Rate, and Channel fields are unchangeable in Access Point mode, whereas TX Rate and Channel fields can be changed in Peer-to-Peer mode. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 9 - 7 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 Method This drop-down list is active and configurable only when the WEP Key is enabled for the selected SSID profile. If this drop-down list is active, select one of the following options:
Automatic based on WEP setting The algorithm automatically matches the AP's setting. This is the default selection. WECA Compliant (always use Open) The algorithm should match the APs setting for "Open."
Must use Shared with WEP The algorithm should match the AP's setting for "Shared."
The options in this drop-down list determine what characters can be used to create the WEP encryption key. Select one of the following five:
Disabled WEP Key is off 64 bit (HEX) You can use up to 10 characters in Hexadecimal in the Encryption Key field 64 bit (ASCII) You can use up to 5 characters in ASCII in the Encryption Key field 128 bit (HEX) You can use up to 26 characters in Hexadecimal in the Encryption Key field 128 bit (ASCII) You can use up to 13 characters in ASCII in the Encryption Key field HEX Hexadecimal is a set of 16 characters from 0-9 and from A(a)-F(f). Key ID Encryption Key ASCII ASCII means any printable ASCII character can be typed. Choose from the available Key IDs: 1 (Default), 2, 3, or 4. Check with your network administrator for the WEP Key and Key ID you need to use for your network. Type in the encryption key for your wireless connection. The format allowed in this field depends on the character set and format selected in the Method field. 9 - 8 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Field Description
*Enable 802.1X
*Properties This option and drop-down list is active only when the WEP Key is enabled. Select this option if access to the network needs group authentication, then select the 802.1X security standard - PEAP or TLS - from the drop-down list. Tap the Properties button to choose the certificate that applies. Accessing 802.1x networks require personal certificates for authentication.
*Please note that 802.11b Settings does not support authentication; therefore, these fields are not active. If you are using authentication in your wireless 802.11b connection, you must configure that connection in the 802.11b Wireless Security Supplement. For more information, see 802.11b Wireless Security Supplement on page 9-13. OK Cancel Tap this button to save the profile or changes to the profile. 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. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 9 - 9 Advanced Tab Field Description Power Save Mode This drop-down list determines the settings for Power Save Mode. Slider Preamble Mode Defaults Disable Disables the Power Save mode. Always Enable Enables Power Save mode. This is the default setting. Auto Enable Automatically enables the Power Save mode when the terminal is running on battery power and automatically disables Power Save mode when the terminal is running on external power. The slider is active only if Power Save Mode is enabled. Move the slider between Best Performance and Best Battery Life. The setting here modulates Power Save Mode to achieve maximum performance and maximum battery life. 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. Resets all the settings to default values
Always Enable for Power Save Mode,
Automatic based on WEP setting for Authentication Algorithm, and
Auto TX Preamble (for Preamble Mode). Apply Applies changes. This button is active only when a change has been made on the tab. 9 - 10 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) About Tab This window provides Version Number and time of build for Network Driver, Configuration Utility, and NIC Firmware. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 9 - 11 The Status Icon You access the 801.11b Settings by tapping and holding on the Status icon screen. The following menu pops up:
in the task tray at the bottom of the Today Menu Option Wireless Radio On Wireless Radio Off Remove Status Icon Selecting This Option Turns on the radio. LED is on and the Link Icon displays with signal strength. Turns off the radio. A pop-up window will ask for your confirmation. If confirmed, the LED will be off and the Status icon will change color from green to red on the top without signal strength displayed. The WLAN card/module will stop functioning. Removes the Status Icon from the bottom tray. A pop-up window asks you to confirm. Click Yes to confirm, or No to cancel. If confirmed, the Status icon does not display in the task tray, and you will need to go to Start > Programs > 802.11b Settings in the future. Wireless Network Status Configuration Advanced Configuration Version Information Opens the Status tab of the configuration utility; see Status Tab on page 9-3. Opens the Config tab of the configuration utility; see Config Tab on page 9-5. Opens the Advanced tab of the configuration utility; see Advanced Tab on page 9-10. Opens the About tab of the configuration utility; see About Tab on page 9-11. Note: The Status Icon changes to a crossed lock for the WEP-On AP or a station. as a warning that you may have entered a wrong key (WEP Key mismatch) 9 - 12 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 802.11b Wireless Security Supplement AEGIS Client offers the most comprehensive IEEE 802.1X supplicant for securing wired and wireless networks. The Client is a standards-based implementation of IEEE 802.1X and can be configured to work with almost any network equipment - wired or wireless - that supports the 802.1X authentication standard. The Client is interoperable with 802.1X-capable wireless access points and authentication servers including Microsoft's IAS and Cisco's ACS. The Client solves the problem of key distribution in wireless LANs by using public key authentication and encryption between Wireless Access Points (WAP) and roaming stations to exchange dynamic Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) keys. In addition, network managers can control 802.1X user profiles from a centralized RADIUS server or, in the case of TTLS, from a RADIUS Diameter or other AAA servers. The Client supports both wireless (802.11a/b/g) and Ethernet interfaces. System Requirements You need the following equipment and software to run AEGIS Client software:
A computer with a network interface card and/or wireless network interface card installed that support the NDIS 5.1 standard for 802.11 WLAN object identifiers (OID). The AEGIS Client software installation routine expects to find your computers wireless card properly installed, even if it isnt connected to a network. If the card isnt in the computer, the installation program cant make the proper program and protocol associations. Be sure your wireless card is installed!
The appropriate version of the AEGIS Client software package for your operating system. Contact HHP for the correct version for your company. Platforms Supported There are several versions of AEGIS Client software for computers using a wide variety of operating systems. Specific capabilities of a particular version of AEGIS Client may vary according to the operating system. This is due to varying levels of support for different EAP types by manufacturers. Drivers for some types of network hardware and operating system combinations dont support as many EAP types as others combinations. The following platforms are supported:
Windows Mobile Software 2003 [OS version "Pocket PC Version 4.20.1081 (Build 13100)"]
Pocket PC 2002 [OS version "Pocket PC Version 3.0.11171 (Build 11178)"]
CE.NET 4.1 [OS version "CE .NET Version 4.10 (Build 908)"]
CE.NET 4.2 [OS version "CE .NET Version 4.20 (Build 1088)"]
Note: Verify the operating system version by tapping Start > Settings > System tab > About. 802.1X Supplicant Protocol Support Support for the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) - RFC 2284 Supported authentication methods are as follows:
CHAP/MD5 - RFC 1994
EAP TLS Authentication Protocol - RFC 2716
EAP Tunneled TLS (TTLS) - Internet Draft February 2002
Cisco LEAP and PEAP
Microsoft PEAP Tested against the following servers:
Funk Odyssey 3.2 using TLS, LEAP and TTLS
AEGIS Client 1.1.4 using MD5, TLS, TTLS, LEAP and PEAP
Cisco ACS 3.2 using MD5, TLS, LEAP and PEAP
If you are using one of these authentication methodologies, you need to configure your 802.11b connection here, NOT through HHP WLAN Settings. However, if you want to set the AP Search Threshold above the default setting of Low Density, you do need to change that setting in HHP WLAN Settings; for details, see Network Profile Tab on page 9-7. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 9 - 13 Required Network Configuration Information Worksheets Because AEGIS Client enables your terminal to access a network that is protected by the IEEE 802.1X protocol, you must configure EAP data communication to match your network server parameters. If the EAP configuration doesnt match your network configuration, you cant access the network. Installing and configuring the Client usually takes less than 15 minutes, provided you have the required equipment, software, and configuration information. You need clear information from the network administrator about how the networks authentication works. 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. MD5 Worksheet To configure AEGIS Client to use MD5 authentication, you need to know:
1. Will you use your Windows user name and password for network authentication? (Applies only to Windows clients.) 2. If not, what is your unique user name/password combination?
If a second set of credentials is required, you need to know the exact user name and password. These are typically case-
sensitive. User name: _______________________________________ Password: ________________________________________ LEAP Worksheet To configure AEGIS Client to use LEAP authentication, you need to know:
1. Will you use your Windows user name and password for network authentication? (Applies only to Windows clients.) 2. If not, what is your unique user name/password combination?
If a second set of credentials is required, you need to know the exact user name and password. These are typically case-
sensitive. User name: _______________________________________ Password: ________________________________________ 9 - 14 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) TLS/SmartCard Worksheet To configure AEGIS Client to use TLS/SmartCard authentication, you need to know:
1. Is a client certificate required?
____ No. ____ Yes. This file needs to be installed on your machine by your network administrator. 2. Should the AEGIS Client validate the server certificate chain?
____ No. Skip Questions 3-4. ____ Yes. 3. Will the server accept any trusted Certificate Authority (CA), or is a particular CA required?
____ Any trusted CA is acceptable. ____ A particular CA is required:________________________ 4. Are intermediate certificates allowed?
____ No. ____ Yes. 5. What is the name of the server? _____________________________ This usually includes the servers domain, for example: server.big_school.edu. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 9 - 15 TTLS Worksheet To configure with TTLS authentication, you need to know:
1. Use Windows user name and password for authentication? (Applies only to Windows clients.) 2. If not, what is your unique user name? If a second set of credentials is required, you need to know the exact user name. This is usually case-sensitive. User name:_______________________________________ 3. Is a client certificate required?
____ No. ____ Yes. This file needs to be installed on your machine by your network administrator. 4. What is the user name (identity) and password for the tunnel authentication?
User name:_______________________________________ Password:________________________________________ 5. What is the tunnel authentication protocol?
____ CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) ____ MS-CHAP (Microsoft CHAP Extensions) ____ MS-CHAP v2 (Microsoft CHAP Extensions v. 2) ____ PAP ____ EAP-MD5 6. Is a server certificate is required?
____ No. ____ Yes. 7. Should the Aegis Client validate the server certificate chain?
____ No. Skip Questions 8-9. ____ Yes. 8. Will the server accept any trusted Certificate Authority (CA), or is a particular CA required?
____ Any trusted CA is acceptable. ____ A particular CA is required: _______________________ 9. Are intermediate certificates allowed?
____ No. ____ Yes. 10. What is the name of the server?
9 - 16 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) This usually includes the servers 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. If not, what is your unique user name? If a second set of credentials is required, you need to know the exact user name. This is usually case-sensitive. User name:_______________________________________ 3. Is a client certificate required?
____ No. ____ Yes. If it is, this file needs to be installed on your machine by your network administrator. 4. What is the user name (identity) and password for the tunnel authentication?
User name:_______________________________________ Password:________________________________________ 5. What is the tunnel authentication protocol?
____ MS-CHAP v2 (Microsoft CHAP Extensions v. 2) ____ EAP TLS/SmartCard ____ Generic Token Card 6. Is a server certificate is required?
____ No. ____ Yes. 7. Should the Aegis Client validate the server certificate chain?
____ No. Skip Questions 8-9. ____ Yes. 8. Will the server accept any trusted Certificate Authority (CA), or is a particular CA required?
____ Any trusted CA is acceptable. ____ A particular CA is required: _______________________ 9. Are intermediate certificates allowed?
____ No. ____ Yes. 10. What is the name of the server?
This usually includes the servers domain, for example: server.big_school.edu. _____________________________ Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 9 - 17 Opening the Client To access the client the first time, tap Start > Programs > Meetinghouse AEGIS Client
. After the Client has been activated, you can:
1. Tap Start. The icon appears in the quick start tray on the Start menu. Tap the icon to open the Client. 2. Tap the icon in the lower left corner of the command bar. Icon Indicators The color of the icon indicates the status of the controlled ports. Icon Color This color icon indicates that Green Authentication succeeded. Yellow Authentication is in process. Red Authentication failed. 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 802.1X aware device. Gray Orange The port is not in use or is disabled. Either the Client isnt running, or the port is not bound to the 802.1X protocol. The port is associated, but there is no response to 802.11b packets. If using WEP without 802.1x authentication, this will be the final state when the connection is complete. If using 802.1x authentication, it is either a transient condition or can indicate that attempts to authenticate have timed out as there was no response to 802.1X packets. Blue There is no 802.11b activity. The port may not be connected to an 802.1X-aware entity. Note: Different parts of the icon can have different colors if more than one interface on the system is running 802.1X. For example, if your terminal has more than one active network interface card (NIC) then different parts of the icon will have different colors corresponding to the state of each NIC. 9 - 18 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) The Main Screen On the terminal, open the Client. The main screen opens displaying a list of ports on the systems network interface cards, You manage ports on this screen. Port Status icon Port Status Icon The main screen contains a port status icon to the left of each port listed. The color of this icon indicates the status of the port. The color of the icon changes as the port starts authentication, negotiates with the access point and/or authentication server, and then joins the network. As the network interface starts or stops, the color of the port icon and the status field in the Interface List updates to reflect the current state of the interface. For details about what each color means, see Icon Indicators on page 9-18. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 9 - 19 Client Menu To open the client menu, tap Client in the command bar along the bottom of the window. Menu Item Close Start/Stop Tapping this item Closes the Client's interface, while leaving the client running. 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 Install Protocol Opens the Configuration screen displaying the User tab. Selecting this option binds the 802.1X protocol to the WLAN adapter currently installed on the device. The WLAN adapter then appears in the port list. For more information about network adapters, see Network Cards on page 7-35. Exit Terminates the client, which stops the 802.1X protocol. 9 - 20 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) View Menu To access the View menu, tap View. The Standard and Advanced Views control the number of columns displayed in the main menu. Menu Item Tapping this item Standard View Displays the Port (adapter name) and State columns. This is the default view. Advanced View Displays the Port (adapter name), State, Primary Wireless Network, Wireless Network, and MAC Address of AP columns. Scroll right to see all columns. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 9 - 21 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. For more information about logging, [INSERT CROSS-X]
Help Menu Tapping Help opens the help menu. Select Online Help to access online help. Select About to review software version information. 9 - 22 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Status Bar The status bar is displayed at the bottom of the main screen and indicates the connection status between the network card and the access point. Status Bar The status bar displays one of the following depending on the status of connectivity:
Not Associated
AP : [Name of the SSID] MAC : [MAC address]. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 9 - 23 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. The Port menu options are:
Enable and Disable These commands enable or disable 802.1X authentication on the port. The port should be enabled before the protocol is started. Enabling a port is not the same as starting it (see Client Menu on page 9-20); however, both actions are required for the Client to work. Configure Delete Opens the port configuration screen. For details [CROSS X TO PORT SETTINGS SECTION]
Removes an adapter from the port list. An unused port may be deleted from the port list. The radio card must not be in the device or the radio must be turned off. Ports appear in the list only when the 802.1X protocol binds to the adapter. The protocol binds to the adapter when the adapter is in the device and the Client software is installed, or Install Protocol is selected from the Client menu (see Client Menu on page 9-20). 9 - 24 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Configuring the Client The Client is configured in two separate areas:
1. Client Configuration area - enables you to configure user settings and is accessed from the Client menu in the command bar. 2. Port Settings area - enables you to configure Network Properties settings for individual wireless networks and is accessed from the Port menu. Configuration Screens Both Client Configuration and Port Settings areas lead you through a series of setup screens. The following diagram displays the different screens and how they are related:
Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 9 - 25 Client Configuration Area Each user account needs to define the protocol and the credentials used to authenticate a user. Because Windows Mobile devices are usually small devices with a single NIC and, usually, a single user, the initial configuration is usually the only time the software needs to be set up. The Client will need to be reconfigured if the device is used on multiple networks, or if different users share the computer. Note: Fields are be grayed out if not relevant to the selected protocol. Accessing the Client Configuration Area On the main screen, tap Client > Configure (see Client Menu on page 9-20). The Client Configuration screen opens displaying the User tab. On this tab, You User Settings Tab Configure authentication credentials and profiles. System Settings Tab Set the level of detail that the Client will provide in the system log and zero-config options. Server Identity Tab Control how the Client authenticates the server that handles the 802.1X protocol on the network side. This applies only to the TLS, TTLS, and PEAP authentication methods and is used to tell the Client what server credentials to accept from the authentication server to verify the server. 9 - 26 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) User Tab The User settings tab defines the protocol and the credentials used to authenticate a user. Field Profile Description 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. Enter a Profile name and tap OK. The name entered appears in the Profile drop-down list. Tapping Delete deletes authentication profiles. To be deleted, a profile cannot be assigned to a configured network. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 9 - 27 Field Identity Password Authentication type Use certificate Description This is the 802.1X identity supplied to the authenticator. The identity value can be up to 63 ASCII characters and is case-sensitive. For tunneled authentication protocols such as TTLS and PEAP, this identity (called the Phase 1 identity) is sent outside the protection of the encrypted tunnel. Therefore, it is recommended that this field not contain a true identity, but instead the identity anonymous and any desired realm
(e.g. anonymous@myrealm.com). For TTLS and PEAP, true user credentials (Phase 2 identity) are entered in the Tunneled authentication section. Note: When used with PEAP and the .NET Enterprise Server Version 5.2, this field must contain the identity used in both Phase I and Phase II. The Phase II identity field is ignored. This is the password used for MD5-Challenge or LEAP authentication. It may contain up to 63 ASCII characters and is case-sensitive. Asterisks appear instead of characters for enhanced security. This is the authentication method to be used - MD5-Challenge, LEAP, PEAP, TLS, or TTLS. Your network administrator should let you know the protocols supported by the RADIUS server. The RADIUS server sits on the network and acts as a central credential repository for Access Servers that receive the radio signals and ultimately block or allow users to attach to the network. This is the certificate to be used during authentication. 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. To select a client certificate, tap Change and select the certificate from the list that appears. To appear in this list, certificates must be installed in the system, for a description of this process see Installing Certificates with CertAdd on page 9-41. The Issued to field should match the Identity field and the user ID on the authentication server
(i.e., RADIUS server) used by the authenticator. Your certificate must be valid with respect to the authentication server. This generally means that the authentication server must accept the issuer of your certificate as a Certificate Authority. Note: When obtaining a client certificate, do not enable strong private key protection. If you enable strong private key protection for a certificate, you will need to enter an access password for the certificate each time this certificate is used. Tunneled authentication area Tunneled authentication parameters are used by only by TLS, TTLS and PEAP protocols, in Phase 2 of authentication, and after the secure tunnel has been established. The fields in this section are active only if the TLS, TTLS, or PEAP is selected as the Authentication type. Identity The user identity used in Phase 2 authentication. The identity specified may contain up to 63 ASCII characters, is case-sensitive and takes the form of a Network Access Identifier, consisting of <name of the user>@<users home realm>. The users home realm is optional and indicates the domain to which the tunneled transaction is to be routed. Note: Because Microsoft .NET Enterprise Server Version 5.2 does not use this parameter for PEAP, This field will have no effect for PEAP at this time. Phase 1 identity is used instead. 9 - 28 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Field Password Protocol System Tab Description The password used for the tunneled authentication protocol specified. It may contain up to 63 ASCII characters and is case-sensitive. Asterisks appear instead of characters for enhanced security. This parameter specifies the authentication protocol operating within the secure tunnel. The following protocols are currently supported for TTLS: EAP-MD5, CHAP, PAP, MS-CHAP and MS-CHAP-V2. The following protocols are currently supported for PEAP: EAP-MS-CHAP-V2, TLS/Smartcard, and Generic Token Card (EAP-GTC). The System Settings tab controls logging and the port manger timeout period. Field Log Level Description These settings control the detail of the log messages generated by the Client. Each level is cumulative. By default, all errors, warnings, and information events are logged. Each entry records a severity code (of one [debug message] to four [error] asterisks), a time stamp, and a message. Errors - only the most severe conditions are logged. Warnings - less severe conditions are logged. Information - all errors, warnings, and information events are logged. This is the default setting. Debugging - creates a log message each time the Client detects or reacts to an event. Be advised that log entries fill memory quickly if the Debugging level is chosen. Do not use the Debugging option for a significant length of time because most internal operations generate messages. Defaults Tap this button to return log settings to the default settings. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 9 - 29 Field Description Disable Wireless Zero Config Port Manager Timeout Server Tab Use this option only as directed by technical support. Selecting this option disables other wireless utilities whether the Client is running or not. If not selected, other wireless utilities cannot apply their settings to the wireless card while the Client is running (although their status displays are usually unaffected). You will need to perform a soft reset whenever this setting is changed. The interval at which the client polls the ports. This is used under different circumstances, for instance after physical changes such as card removal or insertion have been detected. This value should not be changed from the 10-second default unless so advised by technical support. The Server identity tab defines the credentials the client uses to authenticate the server during TLS/TTLS/PEAP authentication message exchange. The Client uses this information to verify that the Client is communicating with a trusted server. Field Description Do not validate server certificate chain Certificate issuer must be Allow intermediate certificates If this option is selected, the server certificate received during the TLS/TTLS/PEAP message exchange is not validated. This is the certificate authority used during TLS/TTLS/PEAP message exchange. Any Trusted CA is the default selection and means that any certificate authority can be used during authentication. Both trusted intermediate certificate authorities and root authorities whose certificates exist in the system store are available for selection in the drop-down list. This option is selected by default. It enables a number of unspecified certificates to be in the server certificate chain between the server certificate and the certificate authority indicated in the Certificate issuer must be field. This allows the server certificate received during negotiation to be issued directly by the certificate authority or by one of its intermediate certificate authorities. If disabled, then the selected Certificate issuer must have directly issued the server certificate. 9 - 30 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Field Description Server name must be Must match exactly Must contain domain name This is either the server name or the domain the server belongs to, depending on which option is selected below the text field. During authentication, this name will be compared to the server certificates Subject: CN field. When selected, the server name entered must match the server name found on the certificate exactly. When selected, the server name field identifies a domain and the certificate must have a server name belonging to this domain or to one of its sub-domains (e.g., zeelans.com, where the server is blueberry.zeelans.com). Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 9 - 31 Port Settings Area In the Port Settings area, you configure network parameters for each port listed on the main screen; see The Main Screen on page 9-19. Accessing the Port Settings Area 1. On the main screen, tap and hold on a port. The Port popup menu appears; see Port Menu on page 9-24. 2. Tap Configure. The Port Settings Configuration screen opens displaying the Wireless Networks tab. On this tab, You Wireless Networks Tab Set the parameters for Network Access Points and underlying protocol. Protocol Tab Configure common protocols that apply to any network the port connects to. 9 - 32 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Wireless Networks Tab Field Description Available Networks Section This section displays the networks the terminal recognizes as available to connect to. When the Client is first installed, there are no entries in the Available Networks list. Scan Tap this button to see a list of networks broadcasting their availability. Move to Configured Note: You can also attach to networks who are not broadcasting. This button activates only after Scan has been tapped and available networks have been retrieved. In the list of networks retrieved, select the network you wish to connect to, and tap Move to Configured. This selects the network, which now appears in the Configured Networks section. Configured Networks section This section displays the networks your terminal is connected to. This section enables you to add or remove networks as well as review and edit the properties of existing configured networks. Default When the Client is first installed, there is a Configured Network named "default" in the list. This profile has Associate with any network selected in its Properties selection screen. If you are going to be in a location with only one access point (or more than one access point that attaches to the same network), the default profile may be sufficient for you needs, without necessitating the selection of a specific network or networks. If default is last in the list, it can act as a wildcard should you be out of the range of your primary networks (which are listed first). Do not place default at the top or middle of the list because, if it is, connection to the other list entries will never be attempted. Up Down Tapping this button moves a selected network up one place in the list. Tapping this button moves a selected network down one place in the list. Note: The order of the networks in this list is the exact order that connections will be attempted. The network listed first will be attempted first and so on. Place your primary networks first. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 9 - 33 Field Add Remove Properties Protocol Tab Description Tap this button to manually add a network to the Configured Networks list if
the access point does not broadcast its SSID or
you are pre-configuring the client for an access point that is not currently in range. For more information, see Adding a Wireless Network Configuration on page 9-36. Tap this button to remove a selected network in the list. Tap this button to review the properties of a network selected in the list. This button opens the same network configuration screen as the Add button does; use it to edit network configuration properties. The Protocol tab enables you to configure parameters that will apply to all the networks the selected port connects to. Field Description Protocol Settings These are the timer intervals and retry settings defined in the 802.1X standard. They determine how long the supplicant state machine will wait in a given state. These parameters shouldnt be modified without an understanding of the supplicant state machine. For more information about the supplicant state machine, obtain its 802.1X protocol specification. The parameters are:
Authentication Timeout - The period of time the Client remains in the authenticating or acquired state without receiving a response from the access point or switch.
Held Timeout - The period of time the Client remains in the held state after failing authentication. when there is no response.
Start Timeout - The period of time the Client remains in the connecting state before restarting
Number of Start Attempts - The number of times the Client restarts before giving up. At that point, the Client then defaults to the authenticated state, but there will be no network connectivity because the protocol exchange was never completed. 9 - 34 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Field Display EAP notifications Renew IP address Description This option specifies that the EAPOL notification message will be displayed to the user. An authenticator may use such notification to inform you, for example, about a near password expiration. However, some authenticators send chatty and annoying notifications that may, for the convenience of the user, be suppressed. Note that all notifications are written to the event log even if they are not displayed. Select this option to initiate a DHCP request to obtain a dynamic IP address after a successful authentication, but only if the client detects that the connected network (the SSID) has changed. The result is that renewal should not occur upon re-authentication, but does occur at boot or when connecting to a different network. If you have a slow authenticator, you may wish to enable this option when configuring the service because a slow authenticator may prevent you from getting a DHCP-assigned IP address upon boot-up. This option is ignored if the given adapter has a static IP address. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 9 - 35 Adding a Wireless Network Configuration To add a wireless network configuration, on the main screen, tap and hold on the port, tap Configure on the Port popup menu, then tap Add in the Network Configurations section of the Wireless Networks tab. The Network Profile screen opens displaying the Profile Info tab. On this tab, Profile Info WEP Mgmt You Enter basic profile information for your wireless connection. Enter the WEP settings for your wireless connection - see page 9-37. WPA Settings Enter the WPA settings for your wireless connection - see page 9-39. 9 - 36 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Profile Info Tab Field Description Network Profile Network Name Peer-to-Peer Group
(ad hoc mode):
Do active scan Authentication Profile Enter the name of this record. This is the name that appears in the Configured Networks list and, by default, is the same as the broadcast SSID. Note that there is nothing special about the name
"default". You could configure any other record similarly and it would behave the same way. This is the SSID of the access point. If the access point broadcasts its SSID, then this value may be derived from the Available Networks list. If the SSID does not broadcast, then you must manually enter the value here. Select this option to have two or more client workstations communicate with each other without the benefit of an access point. You should also select Do Active Scan and, in the WEP Management page, enable Use key for data encryption while entering a common key for both sides. WPA is not supported in this mode. Select this option whenever the access point (or client, for ad hoc mode) is not broadcasting its SSID. Select the Client Configuration (user) profile associated with this network. The drop-down list contains client profile names created in the User tab of the Client Configuration Area; see User Tab on page 9-27. To open the selected profile, select it in the drop-down list and tap View. The User tab opens displaying the profile details. If you tap OK (to save changes) or Cancel, you are returned to the Profile Info tab. WEP Mgmt Tab The WEP Mgmt tab enables you to set WEP parameters for each port. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 9 - 37 Note: The settings on this tab window are interrelated. This means that selecting one may disable access to others. Field Description Provide encryption key dynamically This option is selected by default. If this option is selected, the other WEP settings on this page are disabled. To enter a custom WEP, de-select this option. The other fields become active. Use key for data encryption Select this option to manually enter a WEP key to encrypt your data to the access point. You enter that key in the Key field below. Use key to authenticate with AP Key Select this option if your network does not support 802.1x authentication and you need to connect to the access point without username and password authentication. The key entered below is used to authenticate instead. In this field, enter the WEP key:
ASCII - 5 or 13 characters
Hexadecimal - 10 or 26 characters. When the key entered is in the correct format, the screen changes to display the type - ASCII or Hexadecimal. For example, Key Index/Transmit Key The Key Index drop-down list contains the available keys. You may enter up to four keys for reception; the Client will try all four to find one that works with the access point. From the drop-down list, select the key to be used for transmission as well. If the key selected is the transmit key, the Transmit key box is checked. To change the transmit key, select another key and check the Transmit key box. The check box of the original transmit key will be automatically de-selected. 9 - 38 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) WPA Settings Tab The WPA Settings tab enables you to configure WPA settings. Field WPA Mode PSK pass-phrase Description This drop-down list contains the following options:
Disabled - Do not enable WPA mode. This is the default selection.
WPA 802.1x - Enable WPA and obtain key information through the 802.1x protocol.
WPA PSK - Enable WPA with Pre-Shared Key (PSK) information entered in the field below. This mode is used if the 802.1x protocol is not being used for authentication. This field activates if you select WPA PSK in the WPA Mode drop-down list. Enter between 8 and 63 characters for your pass phrase. Asterisks appear as you type for increased security. Logging The event log is an ASCII text file named LOG8021X.TXT located in the directory defined by the WINDIR environment variable
(usually the Windows directory). The information the log records is determined by the log settings on the System tab of the Client Configuration Area; see System Tab on page 9-29. The format of the entries is Time Stamp Message Text The Refresh button at the bottom of the screen is used to update the log file while you are reading it. If the file gets too large, old entries are automatically deleted. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 9 - 39 If you wish to start with a blank file, exit from the Client (so the icon no longer appears at the lower right of the screen) and delete the log file (log8021x) in File Explorer; see Finding and Organizing Information on page 4-16. When you restart the Client, a new log file is created. 9 - 40 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Installing Certificates with CertAdd Certificate Requirements During configuration, you may have specified one or two certificates to use during the authentication process. The specified identity should match the Issued to field in the certificate and should be registered on the authentication server (i.e., RADIUS server) that is used by the authenticator. In addition, your certificate must be valid on the authentication server. This requirement depends on the authentication server and generally means that the authentication server must know the issuer of your certificate as a trusted Certificate Authority. If the selected certificate does require a password or pass phrase to decode the private key, enter this value in the Certificate Pass Phrase field. This value will be encrypted when the configuration is saved. However, on some systems, there may not be a certificate. If that is the case, you can use the section below as a primer on OS X certificate management. About CertAdd CertAdd is a stand-alone utility included with the Client that allows certificates to be selected and installed on a Windows Mobile device. Installing Certificates with CertAdd Client or Certificate Authority (CA) certificates can be imported from *.cer (same as *.der), *.p7b, or *.pfx files. 1. Download the certificate file to the My Documents folder. The location isnt critical, although you may want to create a standard folder for consistency. 2. Go to Start > Programs > Meetinghouse Certificate Installer. The opening screen is displayed. All valid certificate file types located in the My Documents folder appear in the list. Valid certificate files in the My Documents folder 3. Tap and hold on a certificate in the list. A pop-up appears asking if you want to install the certificate. 4. Tap OK. The certificate is loaded into the correct certificate store. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 9 - 41 Advice and Workarounds Issue Possible Causes and Solutions The Client will not start on the device with an error message about missing files. Perform a soft reset. The wireless network interface (port) does not appear in the main AEGIS screen. The wireless network interface appears, but when I select it and go to the "configure"
menu, the Scan button is disabled. The client is not attaching to the correct access point. The Client is failing authentication even though all my information was entered correctly. My Access Point does not broadcast its SSID. Even though I have manually configured an access point with that name, the Client won't associate with it. I am authenticated, but I don't get an IP address through DHCP. I cannot attach to my old network that does not support 802.1x authentication, but is using WEP encryption.
The license is not valid (If you have entered a time-limited license, is your clock on the device correct?).
Restart the client - on the main screen tap Client > Restart.
Perform a soft reset.
If the radio is turned off or the radio card is not present, this will sometimes cause the port name to not appear.
If the radio driver is very old and does not support NDIS 5.1 commands, the Client may not be able to detect it. Power up the radio; see Powering Up Radios on page 4-9. The default network profile instructs the client to attach to the first available access point. You must select a network, move it to the Configured Networks list, and then move it above default in the list using the up arrow buttons. For more information, see Wireless Networks Tab on page 9-33. 1. Verify that the network profile for the access point corresponds to the authentication profile you created for it.
Select the network profile in the Configured Networks list.
Tap Properties. The Profile Info tab opens - see page 9-37.
In the Authentication profiles drop-down list, select the profile you want to review.
Tap View. The User tab appears displaying the profiles information. 2. Verify that you have configured the identity and password into the correct fields on the User tab (page 9-37) in the authentication profile. If you are using PEAP or TTLS, the username and password are entered in the Tunneled authentication section.
Make sure that the desired SSID is listed as the Network Name, not the Network Profile (which is a screen label)
Verify that Do Active Scan is selected on the Profile Info tab; see Do active scan on page 9-37. Otherwise, the Client will not attempt to find the access point. On the main screen, tap and hold on your access point, tap Configure on the popup menu, and select the Protocol tab. Verify that Renew IP Address is selected; see Renew IP address on page 9-35.
Verify that you can see your SSID in the Available Networks list on the Wireless Networks tab. Move the SSID to the top of the Configured Networks list so that it is accessed first. If the SSID is not there, you can add it manually and enter the SSID as the network name - page 9-33
Select the SSID and tap Properties.
On the Profile Info tab, select Do active scan if your access point
On the WEP Mgmt tab, select Use key for data encryption and Use does not broadcast its SSID. key to authenticate with AP.
Enter the WEP Key - see Key on page 9-38.
On the Protocol tab, select Renew IP Address (unless you have entered one manually separate from the Client)
Note that the port status indicator in the main screen reads
"Associated," not "Authenticated" when the connection is complete;
although the log file will indicate "Entered AUTHENTICATED state."
9 - 42 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Advice and Workarounds Issue Possible Causes and Solutions I made changes, but they do not appear to have taken effect. Always tap OK before exiting a screen you have changed. Then restart the Client from the Client menu on the main screen. How do I enable peer-to-peer (ad-hoc) mode to have two clients communicate without an access point?
Network list.
On the Wireless Networks tab, add a new profile to the Configured
On the Profile Info tab, give each side the same network name (SSID).
Select Peer-to-Peer Group (ad hoc mode) and Do active scan.
On the WEP management section, select Use key for data encryption and enter an identical key for both clients.
Verify that this network profile is the first (or only) one in the Configured Network list and try to restart both clients at roughly the same time. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 9 - 43 How 802.1X Works The network elements in the above graphics are those involved in a typical wireless LAN. When 802.1X is running, a wireless device must authenticate itself with the access point in order to get access to the Existing LAN. With respect to the terms used in the 802.1X standard, access points (APs) function as authenticators and wireless devices function as supplicants. The authenticator keeps a control port status for each Client it is serving. If a Client has been authenticated, its control port status is said to be Authorized, and the Client can send application data to the LAN through the AP. Otherwise, the control port status is said to be Unauthorized, and application data cannot traverse the AP. Typical Message Exchange Using MD5 or TLS The above graphic displays the typical message exchange when the device and the AP support 802.1X. When an AP acting as an authenticator detects a wireless station on the LAN, it sends an EAP-Request for the user's identity to the terminal. In turn, the terminal responds with its identity, and the AP relays this identity to an authentication server, which is typically an external RADIUS server. 9 - 44 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) The RADIUS server can then act as a central repository of user profile information. Such use of a centralized authentication server allows the user to access wireless LANs at many different points, but still be authenticated against the same server. In response to the Access-Request, the RADIUS server sends an Access-Challenge to the AP, which is then relayed in the form of an EAP-Request to the device. The device sends its credentials to the AP, which in turn relays them to the RADIUS server. The RADIUS server determines whether access to the network is accepted or denied based on the Client's credentials. Typical Message Exchange Using TTLS and PEAP The above graphic shows a typical message flow for a TTLS transaction. TTLS authentication comprises two phases. In Phase 1, TLS is used to authenticate the TTLS server to the client. The TTLS server may optionally request authentication of the client's certificate, but by default the client verifies only the server's certificate. The TLS handshake is negotiated between the client and the TTLS server. Following the TLS handshake, Phase 2 may proceed using a secure channel (tunnel) provided by the TLS record layer. The secure tunnel is then used to exchange information for the negotiation of the following legacy protocols: EAP-
MD5, PAP, CHAP, MS-CHAP, or MS-CHAPV2 (subject to support by the AAA server). A TTLS server may perform the authentication, or the information may be de-tunneled and passed on to an AAA server. The AAA server is the server in the user's home domain where authentication and authorization are administered. PEAP works in the same manner as TTLS. However, supports different legacy protocols within the encrypted Phase 2 tunnel. Currently the tunneled protocols are EAP-MSChapV2 and EAP-TLS/SmartCard. Like TTLS, the use of a client certificate is optional, if one is used, the same certificate is used for Phase 1 and Phase 2. The client certificate is optional for both phases. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 9 - 45 Benefits of 802.1X Central User Administration The Client allows network administrators to continue to use RADIUS or another AAA server as their centralized authentication server. In 802.11b, where authentication took place between the access point and the station, there was no concept of passing credentials from the access point to an authentication server. For LANs this was fine. However, as users began to use their devices in remote locations, the security provided became inadequate. 802.1X solves this problem by allowing access points to pass client credentials to the appropriate authentication server. For example, the following graphic displays the authentication flow for a mobile user who wishes to create a virtual private network with his home office. By using the Client, the user can associate with a wireless network provided by a third party, in this case the ISP. We assume that the company and the ISP have established a service relationship beforehand. When the ISP receives the user's credentials, the ISP proxies the credentials to the company's AAA server, which returns a message telling the ISP to either accept or deny the user access. This response is then propagated to the remote user. Dynamic Session Specific Wireless Encryption Keys There have been many published reports recently about the lack of security provided by the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) protocol. One of the problems with WEP is that the shared key used by the station and the access point is inherently static. That is, this shared key will only change if it is manually reconfigured on both devices. The Client remedies this by supporting the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol. TLS ensures that a new shared key is generated each time a station associates itself with an access point. TLS has proven itself an excellent authentication and encryption protocol in commercial environments. The Client also supports the MD5 and TTLS security protocols. Additional Advantages of TTLS and PEAP The Client provides the advantage of Tunneled TLS (TTLS) and PEAP support. These protocols provide the security of TLS with greatly reduced administrative load. Security is enhanced by never passing user ID and password in the clear. No "real" user ID or password is required in Phase 1. After the secure tunnel is established, Phase 2, user credentials are passed in safe, encrypted form. To further enhance security, the WEP keys, which encrypt the data between the wireless card and the AP, may be automatically changed on a per-session basis, limiting the time available to an unauthorized sniffer to crack the keys. By limiting the session time (the reauthentication period), the keys can essentially be made uncrackable. Administration is eased by greatly reduced certificate requirements in comparison to TLS. In TLS, each client must have a client certificate to pass to the server, and a CA certificate with which to verify a server certificate, while the server must have a client certificate from each user and CA certificates for each possible CA chain and its own server certificate. TTLS and PEAP require only that a single server certificate be created for the server to present to the client, and that the client have a CA certificate to verify the server. Because these are the same for each client on the network, they are easily managed, unlike TLS, where every client certificate is unique. TTLS and PEAP thus provide the security of a TLS channel without the need for managers to distribute and manage client certificates. Lastly, TTLS allows for the use of existing legacy authentication protocols. Administrators may continue to use established authentication databases. 9 - 46 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Cisco LEAP The message exchange used by Cisco LEAP is proprietary. This protocol is not a standard EAP type, but is supported by the Client through a licensing arrangement with Cisco. Relative Merits of Authentication Protocols MD5 is the least secure of the EAP protocols as it only does a one-way authentication, and does not support automatic distribution and rotation of WEP keys, increasing the administrative burden of manual WEP key maintenance. TLS, while the most secure EAP protocol, requires client certificates to be installed on each wireless client. Establishing and maintaining this PKI infrastructure is normally a burden most administrators do not feel is worth the extra level of security gained. TTLS and PEAP bypassed the certificate issue by tunneling TLS, and thus eliminating the need for a certificate on the client side. PEAP supports only EAP-compliant authentication protocols within the tunnel structure, and is rapidly becoming the most widely supported of the EAP methods. TTLS supports pre-EAP authentication protocols within the tunnel structure, and should be used in those circumstances when pre-EAP interior protocols are desirable. LEAP is a pre-EAP, Cisco-proprietary protocol, with many of the features of EAP protocols. Cisco controls the ability of other vendors to implement this protocol, so it should be selected for use only when limited vendor choice for client, access-point, and server products is not a concern. Differences Between Protocols Security Feature Client -side certificate required?
Server-side certificate required?
Dynamic WEP Re-keying Mutual or One-way Authentication?
Support of non-EAP protocols within a secure tunnel?
Relative Deployment Complexity Relative Security MD5 Challenge No No No One-way N/A Simple Poorest TLS TTLS PEAP LEAP Yes Yes Yes Mutual No No Yes Mutual No Yes Yes Mutual N/A Yes No No No Yes Mutual N/A Difficult Highest Moderate Moderate Moderate High High High Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 9 - 47 9 - 48 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 10 Wireless PAN Communications with Bluetooth Overview Dolphin 7900 terminals are available with a Bluetooth radio for WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Network) usage. When the mobile computer is first initialized, the *.cab file and module for Bluetooth are installed. Powering Up the Bluetooth Radio Driver Before using the radio, make sure that the Bluetooth radio is powered up. When the radio driver is powered up, the Bluetooth icon appears in the task tray on the Today screen. Radios are powered up in the Radio Manager utility; see Powering Up Radios on page 4-9. Setting Up Your Bluetooth Card Note:
If you use the Get Connected! Wizard, which is recommended for normal usage, then this step is not necessary. This step would be used to change the friendly name of your mobile computer. 1. Tap the Bluetooth icon that appears in the task tray on the Today screen. 2. In the pop-up menu, select Advanced Features, then My Bluetooth Device. (If you installed OBEX, the menu also lists Transfer via Bluetooth.) 3. In the My Bluetooth Device screen, you can modify the Friendly Name and make any desired configuration changes. When done, tap OK.
In normal phone connect operation, Discoverable mode is not needed and should be disabled.
If you do enable Discoverable mode (e.g., for ActiveSync), note that it does not shut off by itself. To save power, remember to disable it when not needed.
Connectable, Use Authentication, and Use Encryption are also not required for printing or dial-up networking applications.
Check Use Authentication to enable the Use Encryption option. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 10 - 1 Assign COM Ports Follow these steps to view and/or modify the Bluetooth COM ports. If you are not going to use the IrDA port, you can disable it to free up a port for Bluetooth devices; see Using Infrared on page 8-6. 1. Tap on the Bluetooth icon on the Today screen. Select Advanced Features then My Bluetooth Device. Note:
If you installed OBEX, the menu also lists Transfer via Bluetooth. 2. The My Bluetooth Device screen appears. Tap on the COM Ports tab. 3. As needed, view and/or enable/disable the Bluetooth COM port assignments. Tap OK. Note: The Bluetooth Phone port cannot be disabled. For more information about COM ports, see Com Port Assignment Table on page 7-21. 10 - 2 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Discover Bluetooth Device(s) Follow these steps to discover other Bluetooth devices nearby, including non-phone devices. The Device Discovery Wizard is a more detailed alternative to using the Bluetooth Get Connected! Wizard or Bluetooth ActiveSync or Bluetooth LAN Access options. The Device Discovery Wizard allows you to discover any type of Bluetooth device. 1. 2. If not open, launch the Bluetooth Devices folder. Tap on the Bluetooth icon on the Today screen. Select Advanced Features then Bluetooth Devices. In the Bluetooth Devices Folder, tap on the Device Discovery icon. Or you can tap on Tools. In the pop-up menu, select Device Discovery. 3. Follow the Bluetooth Device Discovery Wizard to search for Bluetooth devices nearby. When prompted, select the device type you seek. 4. When the search is complete, a screen reports the discovered Bluetooth devices. Check the box next to any device you wish to save information about, (i.e., any devices you wish to connect to). Tap Next. 5. 6. A service discovery phase begins, 5-10 seconds per chosen device. In the next screen, tap Finish. Bond With Discovered Device(s) Follow these steps to bond with an already discovered Bluetooth device. In most cases, bonding is for establishing secure communications with a Bluetooth-enabled phone. This is a more detailed alternative to using the Bluetooth Get Connected!
Wizard. Important!
Do not try to bond with a Motorola Timeport 270C or Nokia 6310!
Do not use this method to bond with a printer! The third-party printing software included on the installation CD also handles bonding. 1. If not open, launch the Bluetooth Devices folder. Tap on the Bluetooth icon in the Today screen. Select Advanced Features, then Bluetooth Devices. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 10 - 3 2. Tap and hold your stylus on the Bluetooth device you want to bond with. In the pop-up menu, select Bond. 3. Alternatively, after selecting a device, tap on the Bond icon. Or tap on Device, then select Bond. 4. The Bluetooth Device Bonding Wizard launches. Follow the wizard to bond with your selected device. 10 - 4 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 5. As prompted, make sure the Bluetooth device that you want to bond with is in Bondable mode. 6. If the remote device is set up to accept bonding, a Bluetooth Passkey screen appears. To continue bonding, enter the correct passkey and tap Reply. 7. When you have successfully bonded with the other device, tap Finish. View Device Properties Follow these steps to view the properties of an already discovered device. 1. If not open, launch the Bluetooth Devices folder. Tap on the Bluetooth icon on the Today screen. Select Advanced Features then Bluetooth Devices. 2. Select a device. Tap on the Properties icon, or tap on Device then select Properties. Alternatively, you can tap and hold your stylus on the Bluetooth device you want to view information about. In the pop-up menu, select Properties. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 10 - 5 3. Use the General and Services screens to research device properties. If needed, assign a new device type icon by tapping on the arrow buttons in the General screen. You can also use the Device name field to rename the device. When done, tap OK for the setting to take effect. Set Up Your Favorite Device Follow these steps to set up default devices in the Bluetooth Devices folder. Please note that the Get Connected! Wizard automatically assigns the favorite phone. Complete these steps:
1. Tap on Tools and select My Favorites. 2. Tap on the tab for the type of device you would like to set a favorite for. If needed, use the arrow buttons to scroll and find the tab you need. Note: Tabs appears only for COM ports you have enabled. To enable a port, refer to the Assign COM Ports section earlier in this chapter. 3. To select a favorite device, select Use the favorite selected above. In the drop-down list, select your device. Tap OK. 4. After setting a device as your favorite, its icon appears in the Bluetooth Devices folder with a heart next to it. Change Views You can switch between the Large Icons or Details views for the Bluetooth Devices folder. 1. In Bluetooth Devices, tap on View. 10 - 6 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 2. In the pop-up menu, choose between Large Icons or Details. Large Icons Details Note:
In Details view, you can see the Device Class and scroll right to see the current Bonded status. Delete a Device From the Folder If you no longer plan to connect with it, you can delete a device from the Bluetooth Devices folder. 1. If not open, launch the Bluetooth Devices folder. 2. Tap and hold your stylus on the device you wish to delete. In the pop-up menu, select Delete. 3. Alternatively, after selecting a device, tap on the Delete icon. Or tap on Device then select Delete. 4. A Confirm screen appears. Tap Yes. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 10 - 7 Turn Radio Transmitter ON/OFF You may want to turn off the radio transmitter to save power or if you are entering an area with radio restrictions (e.g., an airplane). 1. The Bluetooth icon should appear in the task tray on the Today screen. Tap on the icon. 2. In the pop-up menu, select Turn Transmitter OFF. 3. The Bluetooth Card radio transmitter shuts off. The Bluetooth icon in the task tray becomes gray, as well as relevant menu options (e.g., Get Connected!). 4. To turn the radio transmitter back on, tap on the gray Bluetooth icon. In the pop-up-menu, select Turn Transmitter ON. 10 - 8 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Bluetooth ActiveSync This section explains how to use the Bluetooth ActiveSync feature. It helps you quickly and easily ActiveSync to a notebook or desktop computer with ActiveSync v3.x installed. 1. Tap on the Bluetooth icon. In the pop-up menu, select Bluetooth ActiveSync. 2. The next screens varies depending on if your Bluetooth Devices folder contains any computers, and if one is chosen as your favorite. Please refer to the appropriate scenario:
SCENARIO #1: Your Bluetooth Devices folder contains a favorite desktop computer.
(a) When you tap Bluetooth ActiveSync, your mobile computer automatically tries to connect to your favorite computer.
(b) The Connect To screen appears, reporting that it is trying to connect to Wireless ActiveSync.
(c) After a successful connection is made, the status screen reports Connected. Now you are ready to synchronize files, if desired. SCENARIO #2: Your Bluetooth Devices folder contains no favorite desktop computer.
(a) When you tap on Bluetooth ActiveSync, a screen appears that allows you to choose which computer to connect to in your Bluetooth Devices folder. Choose a computer from the list and tap Select, or tap Find to search for another computer. Note:
If the computer you want to connect to is not listed, tap Find to begin a search. Proceed as described in Scenario #3 on page 10-10. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 10 - 9
(b) Your mobile computer attempts to connect to your selected computer.
(c) After a successful connection is made, the status screen reports Connected. Now you are ready to synchronize files, if desired. SCENARIO #3: Your Bluetooth Devices folder contains no computers.
(a) When you tap on Bluetooth ActiveSync, a Bluetooth Device Search automatically begins. Note: You can also start the device search by tapping Find in the Bluetooth Devices screen.
(b) After the search is complete, select the computer you wish to ActiveSync with and tap Select. If the computer is not listed, make sure the computer is discoverable and tap Refresh to search again.
(c) After you tap Select, a service discovery phase begins.
(d) The Connect To screen appears, reporting that it is trying to connect to Wireless ActiveSync.
(e) After a successful connection is made, the status screen reports Connected. Now you are ready to synchronize, if desired. 10 - 10 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Bluetooth LAN Access This section explains how to use the Bluetooth LAN Access feature to quickly and easily connect to a Bluetooth-enabled LAN access point. 1. Tap on the Bluetooth icon. In the pop-up menu, select Bluetooth LAN Access. 2. The next screens varies depending on if your Bluetooth Devices folder contains any access points, and if one is chosen as your favorite. Please refer to the appropriate scenario:
SCENARIO #1: Your Bluetooth Devices folder contains no favorite access point.
(a) When you tap Bluetooth LAN Access, a screen appears that allows you to choose which access point to connect to in your Bluetooth Devices folder. Choose an access point from the list and tap Select. Note:
If your access point is not listed, tap Find and proceed as described in Scenario #3.
(b) Your mobile computer tries to connect to the selected access point. If your LAN requires a passkey, a screen appears asking for the passkey. Enter the passkey, then tap OK.
(c)
(d) After a successful connection is made, the status screen reports Connected.
(e) Now you are ready to access your LAN for Internet access, files, etc. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 10 - 11 SCENARIO #2: Your Bluetooth Devices folder contains a favorite access point.
(a) When you tap Bluetooth LAN Access, your mobile computer automatically tries to connect with your favorite access point. If your LAN requires a passkey, a screen appears, asking for the passkey. Enter the passkey, then tap OK.
(b)
(c) After a successful connection is made, the status screen reports Connected.
(d) Now you are ready to access your LAN for Internet access, files, etc. SCENARIO #3: Your Bluetooth Devices folder has no access points.
(a) When you tap Bluetooth LAN Access, the mobile computer automatically begins to search for new Bluetooth devices. Note: You can also start the device search by tapping Find in the Bluetooth Devices screen. See Scenario #2 on page 10-9.
(b) After the search is complete, select the access point you wish to connect to. Tap Select. If the access point is not listed, tap Refresh to search again.
(c) After you tap Select, a service discovery phase begins.
(d) If the LAN requires a Passkey, a screen appears, asking for the Passkey. Enter the passkey, then tap OK. 10 - 12 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a)
(e) After a successful connection is made, the screen reports Connected.
(f) Now you are ready to access your LAN for Internet access, files, etc. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 10 - 13 OBEX This section explains how to use the OBEX (object exchange) application to trade business cards, contacts or files with another Bluetooth device that supports OBEX. Bluetooth OBEX application supports five operations:
Exchange Business Cards
Send a Contact
Send a File
Browse Remote Device
Receive Contact or File
Enable File Sharing The first four operations - exchange business cards, send a contact, send a file, and browse remote device - are client-oriented. They involve initiating an object exchange. The last two operations - receive contact or file and enable file sharing - are server-oriented. They involve accepting objects in an exchange initiated by another Bluetooth device. Exchange Business Cards 1. Make sure both Bluetooth devices have a business card assigned to them. Note:
If each device does not have a business card assigned to it, you cannot exchange business cards. To assign a business card to your mobile computer, do the following:
Tap on the Bluetooth icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Advanced Features > My Bluetooth Device.
Tap on the Object Sharing tab. Under My business card, tap Assign
In the next screen, select your business card and tap OK. If your business card is not listed, tap Contacts to create one. When you return to the Object Sharing screen, tap OK. 10 - 14 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 2. Make sure the other Bluetooth device is set up to receive a contact. The device must support the OBEX Object Push profile. Note:
If the other device is also using the Bluetooth Connection Kit, you can set it up to receive a contact by tapping the Bluetooth icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Transfer via Bluetooth > Receive Contact or File. 3. Now you are ready to exchange business cards. Tap on the Bluetooth icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Transfer via Bluetooth > Exchange Business Cards. 4. If your mobile computer has no devices in the Bluetooth Devices Folder, then it begins to search for Bluetooth devices nearby. 5. Select the Bluetooth device you wish to exchange business cards with. If the device is not listed, tap Find. 6. Your mobile computer begins to exchange business cards. After the exchange, the new business card should appear in your Contacts list. Send a Contact 1. Make sure the other Bluetooth device is set up to receive a contact. It must support the OBEX Object Push server profile. Refer to the documentation that came with the device for instructions. Note:
If the other device is also using the Bluetooth Connection Kit, you can set it up to receive a contact by tapping the Bluetooth icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Transfer via Bluetooth > Receive Contact or File. 2. Now you are ready to send a contact. Go to your Contacts folder. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 10 - 15 3. Tap and hold your stylus on the contact(s) you would like to send. In the pop-up menu, select Send Via Bluetooth. 4. If your mobile computer has no devices in the Bluetooth Devices Folder, then it begins to search for Bluetooth devices nearby. 5. Select the Bluetooth device you wish to send the contact(s) to. If the desired device is not listed, tap Find. 6. Your mobile computer processes and send the contact(s). Send a File 1. Make sure the other Bluetooth device is set up to receive a file. It must support the OBEX Object Push server profile. Refer to the documentation that came with the device for instructions. Note:
If the other device is also using the Bluetooth Connection Kit, you can set it up to receive a file by tapping the Bluetooth icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Transfer via Bluetooth > Receive Contact or File. 10 - 16 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 2. Now you are ready to send a file. Tap on the Bluetooth icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Transfer via Bluetooth > Send a File. 3. If your mobile computer has no devices in the Bluetooth Devices Folder, then it begins to search for Bluetooth devices nearby. 4. Select the Bluetooth device you wish to send a file. If the desired device is not listed, tap Find. 5. In the next screen, tap on the file you wish to send. You can use the Folder and Type drop-down menus to search for your file. Also, you can scroll horizontally to view the folder, date, size, type, and location of each file. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 10 - 17 6. Your mobile computer sends the file. Browse Remote Device The Bluetooth File Explorer lets your mobile computer share files with another Bluetooth device. The other device must support the OBEX File Transfer server profile. This section covers the following file transfer operations:
Prepare for file transfer
Send/receive file(s) or folder(s)
Create a folder
Delete file(s) or folder(s)
Refresh remote view
Connect/disconnect
Exit the program Note:
Local device refers to the mobile computer you are running the OBEX from. Remote device refers to the Bluetooth device you are trying to transfer files with. Prepare for File Transfer 1. Make sure the remote device has file sharing enabled. It must support the OBEX File Transfer server profile. Note:
If the other device is also using the Bluetooth Connection Kit, you can enable file sharing by tapping the Bluetooth icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Transfer via Bluetooth > Enable File Sharing. 2. Now you are ready to browse the remote device. Tap on the Bluetooth icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Transfer via Bluetooth > Browse Remote Device. 3. If your mobile computer has no devices in the Bluetooth Devices Folder that supports OBEX File Transfer, then it begins to search for Bluetooth devices nearby. 10 - 18 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 4. Select the Bluetooth device you wish to browse. If the desired device is not listed, tap Find. 5. Your mobile computer begins to establish a file sharing connection. 6. After the devices successfully connect, the Bluetooth File Explorer appears. Half of the screen shows contents of the remote device, while the other half shows contents of your device (the local device). The very bottom of the screen reports the connection status. Send/Receive File(s) or Folder(s)
Single-tap items to select them for transfer.
Double-tap on a folders to open it and see its contents. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 10 - 19 1. Select the file(s) or folder(s) that you wish to transfer. You can select items from only one device per transfer session. 2. There are two different ways to initiate the transfer:
Tap on the File menu. Select Send to remote or Get from remote, as applicable. The inappropriate option should be gray.
Tap on the Send to remote icon or Get from remote icon, as applicable. The inappropriate icon should be gray. 3. A screen reports the status of the transfer. 4. After the transfer, a copy of each selected item should appear in the other device. Create a Folder 1. Tap on the File menu. Select Remote device or Local device, wherever you want to create a folder, then tap Create remote folder or Create local folder, as applicable. 2. You can also tap and hold your stylus on an item in either the remote or local device that you wish to put in a new folder. In the pop-up menu, select Create folder. 10 - 20 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 3. In the next screen, enter a name for your new folder. Tap OK. 4. The new folder should be listed under the appropriate device. Delete File(s) or Folder(s) 1. Select item(s) that you wish to delete. You can only delete item(s) from one device at a time. 2. Tap on the File menu. Select Remote device or Local device, wherever the item(s) are located, then tap Delete remote item(s) or Delete local item(s), as applicable. 3. Tap and hold your stylus an item in either the remote or local device that you wish to put in a new folder. In the pop-up menu, select Delete folder. 4. In the Confirm screen, tap Yes. Refresh Remote View 1. Tap on the Device menu. Select Refresh remote view. 2. Your local device begins to read the contents of the remote device. 3. After a few seconds, the contents view of the remote device is refreshed. Connect/Disconnect To connect to the remote device, do the following:
Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 10 - 21 1. Make sure the remote device has file sharing enabled. 2. Start the connection process by either of two methods:
Tap on the Device menu. Select Connect.
Tap on the Connect icon. 3. In the next screen, select the device you wish to connect to. Tap Select. Your mobile computer attempts to connect to the device selected. To disconnect from the remote device, do the following:
1. Start the disconnection process by either of two methods:
Tap on the Device menu. Select Disconnect.
Tap on the Connect icon. 2. Your mobile computer disconnects from the remote device. Afterwards, no contents are listed for the remote device. Exit Bluetooth File Explorer To exit the Bluetooth File Explorer, tap File > Exit. Receive Contact or File 1. Tap on the Bluetooth icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Transfer via Bluetooth > Receive Contact or File. 2. The Receive Contact or File status screen appears. Your mobile computer waits two minutes for the contact or file. 3. After successfully connecting to the remote device, the screen reports Connected then disappear. The new contact or file should now be on your device. 4. If two minutes passes before you receive the item, tap Wait Again. 5. After you receive the file or contact, the Receive Contact or File feature is automatically disabled. 10 - 22 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Enable File Sharing 1. Tap on the Bluetooth icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Transfer via Bluetooth > Enable File Sharing. 2. The Enable File Sharing status screen appears. Your mobile computer waits two minutes for the remote device to connect. 3. After successfully connecting to the remote device, the screen report Connected. 4. If two minutes passes before you connect, tap Wait Again. 5. File sharing is enabled until you end it by tapping Cancel. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 10 - 23 Using the Dialer This section explains how to assign a dialing prefix and use the Dialer to dial a number directly from your Contacts list. The Dialer makes it quick and easy to perform dial-up networking. Note: The Dialer has been verified to work with Nokia and Ericcson phones and is known not to work with the Motorola 270c, NTT Docomo Paldio 633S or Sony au C413S phone. Results may vary with other phones that are not listed as being supported by the Bluetooth system. Assign a Dialing Prefix If you have not already assigned a dialing prefix during the install process, you can do so by following these steps:
1. Go to Start > Settings > System tab. Tap on Dialer. 2. Select the appropriate Dialing Prefix, then tap OK. Using the Dialer 1. To use the dialer, the mobile computer must already be connected to the Bluetooth phone. You can use the Get Connected!
Wizard to do this. Also, the Bluetooth phone must be selected as your favorite. 2. Go to Start > Contacts. 3. Tap and hold your stylus on the contact you wish to dial to. In the pop-up menu, select Dial Contact. Alternatively, you can tap on Tools and select Dial Contact. 10 - 24 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 4. If you have multiple phone numbers for a contact, a screen appears listing them, including any dialing prefix you may have assigned. Select the phone number you wish to dial. 5. Your mobile computer connects to your phone and begins dialing. The Dialer can dial a phone number containing any of the following non-numeric characters:
space A B C D T P W The following string can also be included in a phone number: (',') The Dialer cannot dial a phone number containing non-numeric characters other than those listed above. HHP recommends that you follow the standard Microsoft Outlook format for phone numbers. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 10 - 25 Get Connected Wizard The Get Connected! Wizard guides you through a one-time setup process that prepares the mobile computer and phone for Bluetooth connections. The wizard varies depending on what phone you want to connect to. Ericcson, Nokia 6210, NTT DoCoMo, Sony Phones 1. Tap on the Bluetooth task tray icon. In the pop-up menu, select Get Connected!
2. Follow the Bluetooth Get Connected! Wizard. In the second screen, use the drop-down list to select your Bluetooth phone. The wizard provides tailored instructions based on your selection. 3. Follow the next screen(s) to prepare your specific phone for Bluetooth connections. You may need to do 1, 2 or all of the following steps:
(a) Naming your Bluetooth phone
(b) Setting your Bluetooth phone in Discoverable mode
(c) Preparing your Bluetooth passkey. 10 - 26 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 4. When the search is complete, a list of the discovered Bluetooth phones appears. Choose the phone you wish to connect to, and tap Select. A service discovery phase begins, about 5-10 seconds. 5. As prompted in the next screen, prepare your phone for bonding. For instructions on setting your phone to Bondable or Pairable mode, refer to your phone manual. Have your passkey ready, then tap Next>. 6. In the next screen, enter the passkey. Tap Reply. 7. The mobile phone may then either automatically accept the passkey or ask you to enter one. If prompted for a passkey, use the same one you entered on the mobile computer. Ericsson T68/T68i only: When the phone asks you if you want to bond, select 2: Add to paired devices. Do not tap ACCEPT. 8. Tap Finish. After successfully connecting, the phone appears in the Bluetooth Devices folder. On the Today screen, the Bluetooth icon blinks. You do not need to run the Get Connected! Wizard again unless you plan to switch between different phones. Note: You may also switch between different phones by assigning a new favorite phone in the Bluetooth Devices folder. Motorola Timeport 270C, Nokia 3650/6310/7650/8910/8910i 1. Tap on the Bluetooth task tray icon. In the pop-up menu, select Get Connected!
2. Follow the Bluetooth Get Connected! Wizard. In the second screen, use the drop-down list to select your Bluetooth phone. The wizard provides tailored instructions for your phone. Note: The screens below are for the Nokia 7650. 3. As directed on the next two screens, assign the phone a unique name, set the phone to Discoverable mode, and tap Next. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 10 - 27 4. The mobile computer searches for the phone. When the search is over, a list of the discovered Bluetooth phones appears. 5. Choose the phone you want to connect to, and tap Select. A service discovery phase begins, about 5-10 seconds. 6. The next two screens describe procedures you complete outside of the wizard. Read through each screen but do not complete the described procedures until you exit the wizard. Bonding with your phone - This must be completed to establish the Bluetooth connection and involves dial-up networking. Automatic Connections - This procedure is optional but makes future Bluetooth connections more convenient. 7. Continue to the last screen of the wizard and tap Finish. Now proceed to STEP 6 to complete the bonding process and, if desired, set up automatic connections. 10 - 28 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Dial Up to Your Network Complete the following steps to create a new Bluetooth internet connection. Before setting up dial-up networking, prepare yourself with dial-up information and other necessary settings from your office network or ISP. Note: For more information about modem connections, see Creating an External Modem Connection to an ISP on page 7-23. 1. Go to Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections. 2. In the top field, select Internet Settings and tap Modify. Then, tap New. 3. Enter a name for the connection. Remember what you name the connection. In the future, you will need to select it to start the connection. For the modem, select Bluetooth Phone. For the Baud Rate, select 115200. If you want to configure Port Settings, TCP/IP, or Name Server settings, navigate to the setting and tap Advanced. 4. Tap Next. 5. In the Phone number field, enter the dial-up number. Tap Next. 6. Uncheck Wait for dial tone before dialing. Tap Finish. 7. Now you are ready to start the connection. In the Connections screen, under Internet Settings, tap Connect. In Network Log On, verify the dialing settings. Tap OK. ONLY FOR MOTOROLA TIMEPORT 270C OR NOKIA 3650/6310/7650/8910/8910i:
a) After you tap Connect for the first time, the phone displays a message asking if you want to bond. On Motorola, enter GRANT; on Nokia, enter ACCEPT. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 10 - 29 b) Make up a 4-16 digit passkey, enter it on the phone, then enter it on the terminal. Note: The Bluetooth icon on the Today screen blinks to indicate a connection. c) After successfully bonding, you can set up the phone to automatically connect to your Dolphin 7900 without a passkey. Automatic Connections for Motorola Timeport 270C:
On the phone, press MENU.
Scroll to Settings, then press SELECT.
Scroll to Connection, then press ON.
On Bluetooth Link, press SELECT.
Scroll to Devices, then press SELECT.
Choose your mobile computer, then press EDIT.
Scroll to Access:Ask, then press CHANGE.
Scroll to Automatic, then press SELECT. Press DONE. Automatic Connections for Nokia 3650/7650:
On the phone, press MENU.
Scroll to Connectivity, then press OPTIONS.
The Open option should be highlighted. Press SELECT.
The Bluetooth option should be highlighted. Press OPTIONS.
The Open option should be highlighted. Press SELECT.
Scroll to the right tab to access the Paired devices list. Highlight your mobile computer, then press OPTIONS.
Scroll to Set as authorized, then press SELECT.
In the confirmation screen, press YES. Automatic Connections for Nokia 6310/8910/8910i:
On the phone, press MENU.
Scroll to 10 Bluetooth, then press SELECT.
Scroll to 4 View Paired Devices, then press SELECT.
Highlight the Dolphin 7900, then press OPTIONS.
Scroll to 3 Request Connection Authorization, then press NO. To use a different Bluetooth phone for dial-up networking, you can use the same connection setup, but you must make the new phone your favorite. Just run the Get Connected! Wizard again, select the new phone, and make it your new Favorite when prompted. 10 - 30 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a)
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11 Wireless WAN Communications with GSM/GPRS Overview Dolphin 7900 terminals can be configured with Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) via an integrated Siemens GSM/GPRS tri-band radio module. GSM - GSM stands for Global System for Mobile communications. It is an open, non-proprietary wireless wide area networking system that is constantly evolving and growing. One of its great strengths is international roaming capability, which provides standardized dialing in more than 170 countries. GPRS - GPRS stands for General Packet Radio Service. It is a non-voice value added service that allows packet switched data and information to be instantly sent and received across a mobile telephone network. Powering Up the GSM/GPRS Radio Driver When the mobile computer is first initialized, the radio driver for the GSM module is installed. Before using the radio, make sure that the GSM radio is powered up. For more information, see The Radio Manager on page 4-8. Tri-Band Antenna Dolphin 7900 terminals configured with a GSM/GPRS radio feature a tri-band antenna that supports 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz frequencies for worldwide mobile applications. Requirements Using GMS/GPRS on a Dolphin 7900 terminal requires:
a network subscription to a GSM/GPRS network (you need to know what service providers are in your geographic area), and
a SIM card installed on the terminal. Capabilities Dolphin 7900 computers with integrated GSM/GPRS WWAN radios are optimized for the following two-way voice and data communications:
GSM voice data ("dial-up")
SMS (Short Message Service) text messages
GPRS Class 10 - data transmissions average. 40-60 Kbps (wireless network carrier dependent) Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 11 - 1 SIM Card Installation SIM stands for Subscriber Information Module. A SIM card stores the subscriber's personal information, GSM/GPRS radio settings, security key, contacts, etc. SIM cards can be installed and removed from compatible mobile devices, enabling you to switch devices without losing your personal information. SIM cards are obtained and activated by the network provider that supports your GSM/GPRS network. Requirements Before installing the SIM card:
The SIM card must be activated by the service provider.
The terminal must be powered down. To Install a SIM Card:
On the Dolphin 7900 terminal, the access door is located on the left, side panel; see Side Panel Features on page 3-6. Note: The access door on the left side panel is not user-accessible in the field. A special Torx T8 tool from HHP is required to loosen the screws; HHP part number 100001024. 1. Obtain HHP part number 100001024. 2. Power down the terminal and lay it down on a flat surface. 3. Unscrew the faceplate of the access door. 4. Insert your SIM card. 5. Place the SIM card door over the secured SIM card. 6. Secure the faceplate. 7. Power on the terminal to verify that the SIM card is working. Note:
If the SIM card is not installed properly, the Dialler screen will indicate that no SIM card is installed. Do NOT power on the device with the SIM card installed and the access door still open. You must secure the faceplate before you power on the device. Failure to do so will could result in damage to the terminal and will void the warranty.
11 - 2 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Using uPhone The uPhone Application Suite contains three programs that function together to provide a complete voice, data, and text messaging solution for a mobile device fitted with a radio modem:
Dialler emulates a mobile phone and is used to make and receive telephone calls - Using the Dialler, page 11-6.
Call Log enables you to view and manipulate a list of the most recent calls - Call Log, page 11-14.
SMS Manager provides a text message handler similar to many email programs - SMS Manager, page 11-16. Accessing uPhone Go to Start > Programs > uPhone. Tap one of the icons to launch the program. Navigation Bar When the Dialler or SMS Manager applications are not open, the icons in the Navigation bar at the top of the screen indicates the status of the phone and messaging system. Each icon indicates s specific action and, when tapped, displays a bubble window that lets you know what is happening. Status Icons and Bubble Options Icon This icon means The phone is off. The phone can only make emergency calls. This usually means there is no SIM card installed or PIN number established. Tapping this icon displays this bubble:
Bubble Options Tap Power Phone On to turn the phone on and close the bubble. Tap Hide to leave the phone off and close the bubble. Tap Hide to dismiss the bubble. This icon will appear in the Navigation bar until a SIM card is installed or a PIN is entered. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 11 - 3 Status Icons and Bubble Options Icon This icon means Tapping this icon displays this bubble:
Bubble Options The phone is registering on the network. The phone is on and registered. To the right of the phone is a bar that indicates signal strength. Indicates medium signal strength. Indicates good signal strength. Indicates full signal strength. This bubble appears automatically when a new SMS message is received. It contains the senders information and the first line of the text message. Incoming SMS message available. This bubble appears automatically when a voicemail notification is received. A new voicemail message is available. Tap Hide to dismiss the bubble. This is a temporary state. This icon appears only until the phone is registered on the network. Tap Hide to dismiss the bubble. Tap Power Phone Off to turn off the phone. The icon in the Navigation bar changes to indicate the phone is now off. Tap View to display the full message in SMS Manager. Tap Reply to switch to the SMS Manager Compose screen. The
'To:' field is auto-filled with the senders address. Tap Save to put the message in the SMS Manager Inbox. Tap Delete to delete the message. Tapping each button closes the bubble. Tap Call Answerphone to dial the Answerphone service and retrieve voicemail messages. To set up Answerphone, see, uPhone Configuration, General Tab, page 11-21. Tap Hide to close the bubble. 11 - 4 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Tapping this icon displays this bubble:
Bubble Options Status Icons and Bubble Options Icon This icon means There is a call in progress to the name or number shown in the bubble.
(This icon is showing full signal strength; the icon will change according to the current signal strength.) For a call going out This icon appears when there is a call coming in or going out. A different bubble displays for each circumstance. If the incoming call is a conference call, a different bubble displays. When a call is coming in, this bubble displays while the ringtone sounds. Tap Hide to close the bubble. Tap End to end the call. Tap Hide to close the bubble. Tap End to end the call. If the caller is in the Phonebook, the name displays. If not in the Phonebook, the callers number displays; if the number cant be read, no number displays. Tap Answer to answer the call;
this places any current call on hold. Tap Reject to reject the call. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 11 - 5 Using the Dialler The Dialler is the is the program that manages your GSM/GPRS cell phone calls. To launch the Dialler, tap Start > Programs > uPhone > Dialler. The program launches and the uPhone Dialler screen opens:
Three information lines:
Network Operator - name of service provider. Number/Name - number/ name of dialed, incoming, and outgoing calls. Status - displays the status of the phone. Tap to end a call Phone keypad - tap the numbers to dial Dialler screen Signal Strength -
Four bars is optimal. Tap to send (make) a call or accept an incoming call Tap to clear the Dialler Tap * and # buttons for interactive voice systems; also known as touchtones. Making a Call To Enter a Number Cingular You can:
Enter the numbers manually using the phone keypad on the Dialler screen, the SIP, or the Dolphin keyboard. As you enter each number, the digits appears on the Dialler screen in the Name/Number line. If a contact matching the entered number is found in the Phonebook, the name of the contact appears in the Name/Number line as you type;
tapping on the name enters the rest of the number automatically.
Use the Phonebook - Phonebook, page 11-10 - to
Select an existing contact. Tap Tools > Phonebook, select a name or number in the list, and tap OK (you can also tap and hold on the entry). The number is automatically entered in the Dialler and appears on the screen. Tap and hold on the list to see a popup menu of speed dial numbers.
Use speed dial.
Use the Call Log - Call Log, page 11-14. When the phone is in Idle status, you can tap the Send button on the screen
> Call Log to see a list of the last 20 calls made or received. Tap and hold on an entry in the list and select Dial. Pressing the Send button or OK key performs this function only when the phone is in an Idle Status.
, press the OK key, or tap Tools 11 - 6 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) To Send a Call To a Dialed Number You can:
Tap the Send button
Press the OK key on the keyboard.
Press the appropriate key combination on the keyboard - Keyboard Combinations for Calls, page 11-8. When the call is connected, the three information lines display the following:
Joe Smith Network Operator Name/Number Status 0:00 Displays the name of the service provider you are using. Displays the name and/or number you called. If the number is from your Phonebook, that entry displays in the Number/Name (2nd) line. The status of the call. Idle - means no calls are incoming or outgoing. In Call - means a phone call is in progress. Incoming Call - means that a a call is coming in. The numbers in the lower, right corner display the minutes:seconds that have elapsed. Receiving a Call When the Dialler screen is open and an incoming call is detected, text is displayed on the Dialler screen. If the Dialler is not visible at the time of the incoming call, a Navigation Bar notification appears; see Status Icons and Bubble Options on page 11-3. When a call is coming in, the ringtone sounds and the three information lines on the Dialler screen display the following:
Network Operator Name/Number Status Displays the name of the service provider you are using. Displays the name and/or number calling in. If the number is in your Phonebook, that entry displays. Incoming Call. To Answer a Call To answer a call, you can:
Tap the Send button
Press the OK key on the keyboard.
Press the appropriate key combination on the keyboard - Keyboard Combinations for Calls, page 11-8. To Reject a Call You can:
Tap the End button
Press the appropriate key combination on the keyboard - Keyboard Combinations for Calls, page 11-8. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 11 - 7 Call Waiting If call waiting is enabled, a second incoming call can be received while a first call is in progress. The second incoming call uses a different ringtone but displays the same incoming call notification. If a second call is coming in, answering it (see To Answer a Call on page 11-7) automatically places the first call on hold. You can also reject the second call; see To Reject a Call on page 11-7. Ending a Call To end or reject a call, you can:
Tap the End button
Press the appropriate key combination on the keyboard. Call Waiting If two calls are in progress, the above options end the active call and place the other on hold. To activate the call on hold, tap Send or press OK or the key combination to send calls. To end the call on hold, tap End or press the key combination to end calls on the keyboard. Conference Call If a conference call is in progress, tap End or the key combination to end calls. Keyboard Combinations for Calls Each keyboard option contains a key combination to send and end a call using the Red modifier key. To Send, Press To End (reject), Press Keyboard 25-key keyboard 36-key keyboard Call Waiting The uPhone Dialler supports call waiting functionality. This means that you can receive a second call while on a first call. Placing a Current Call on Hold When a second call is coming in, to place the current call on hold
Tap the Send button
Press the OK key on the keyboard.
Press the key combination for sending calls on the keyboard. The Status line of the first call changes to Call on Hold. Tapping Send again restores the call on hold. Making a Second Call To make a second call, place the current call on hold, then dial the second number. When there are two calls (one active and one held) the status line displays In Call, Call on Hold. Switching Between Calls To switch between the active and held call, tap Send
, press OK, or the appropriate key combination to send calls. The display is updated to show the active call details, and that the other call is on hold. 11 - 8 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Making Conference Calls In addition to supporting call waiting functionality, the uPhone Dialler enables you to join two calls into a conference call. When two calls are in progress, tap the phone icon on the Navigation bar. This opens a bubble dialog that enables you to conference both calls into one. Button Tapping this button Swaps between the currently held and active calls. Hold Active and Accept Held Tapping Send bubble dialog.
, or pressing OK performs the same function without opening this End Active and Accept Held Drops the current active call and connects the held call. Join Held in Conference Call End Held Hide Connects the held call and the currently active call in a three-way conference call. More than three parties can join a conference call via networking; each of the other parties can add another call to the conference, and so on. Drops the held call, and continues with the currently active call. Closes the bubble. Touchtones To transmit touchtones for interactive voice systems while in a call, you can
Tap the 0-9, *, and # buttons on the uPhone Dialler screen.
Press 0-9 keys on the Dolphin keyboard; use the uPhone Dialler screen buttons for * and #. Volume Control Use the Dolphin keyboard to manually adjust the speaker volume. To raise the volume, press the Blue modifier key + Up arrow. To lower the volume, press the Blue modifier key + Down arrow. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 11 - 9 Phonebook The Phonebook contains the contacts from the SIM card and Pocket Contacts. If fixed dialing is set in the SIM, then only those numbers in the fixed dialing list are shown in the Phonebook, and only these numbers can be called from the Dialler. You can access the Phonebook manually by opening the Dialler and going to Tools > Phonebook. When you tap and hold on an entry, a popup menu displays. Dial Send SMS Speed Dial 2-9 Opens the Dialler with the number entered ready for dialing. Opens the SMS Manager in the Compose screen with the 'To:' field populated with the number. These eight slots are used to assign the Dialler Speed Dial keys. To assign a number to a Speed Dial slot, tap on an entry to assign the number. Tapping and holding the associated button when in Dialler will automatically dial the assigned contact. 11 - 10 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Tools Menu The Tools menu provides the following options:
Select this item Phonebook Call Log SMS Manager Select Skin Configuration Ringtones Exit To Display the Phonebook. Switch to the Call Log. Switch to the SMS Manager Inbox. Allow selection of a new skin for the uPhone Dialler application. Open the uPhone Configuration control panel Switch to the ring tone selection control panel. Exit the uPhone Dialler. Settings Menu The Settings menu provides the following options:
Speakerphone Mic mute Toggles speakerphone mode on and off. When an audio plug (for a headset) is inserted into the audio jack (2.5mm), Speakerphone is inactive on this menu. Toggles microphone mute on and off (the other party cannot hear a private conversation when the microphone is muted). This mode is active only during a call and automatically cancelled at the end of a call. A checkmark to the left of the entry indicates that the mode is active. When the entry is grayed-out, it is unavailable and cannot be selected. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 11 - 11 Audio Modes The back panel of the Dolphin 7900 contains both a speaker and a microphone that you can use to send and receive audio signals over the GSM network. For details about the microphone and speaker on the back panel of the Dolphin 7900, see Back Panel Features on page 3-4. There are three audio modes:
1. Handset 2. Headset 3. Hands-free (speakerphone) Handset Handset mode is when you use the use the back panel of the terminal just as you would a cell phone, holding the speaker to your ear to receive audio information and the your mouth over the microphone to send audio information. This is the default audio mode. Headset Headset mode is when you plug a headset into the audio jack and speak into the microphone. You must use a 2.5mm plug; no other audio plug will fit. Hands-Free Hands-free mode is when you use the back panel of the Dolphin 7900 as a speakerphone. To switch the back panel to speakerphone, in the Dialler, tap Settings > Speakerphone. The audio levels adjust appropriately for speakerphone use. For more information, see Settings Menu on page 11-11. 11 - 12 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Ringtone Configuration Different ringtones, with individual volume settings, can be set for the following:
Ring Tone Message Tone Call Waiting Tone Sounds on an incoming call. Sounds on an incoming SMS or Voicemail notification. Sounds to indicate an incoming call while you are already on a voice call. Accessing Ringtone Configuration You can access Ringtones two ways:
1. Go to Start > Settings > Personal tab > Ringtones icon OR 2. Open the Dialler (tap Start > Programs > uPhone > Dialler) and go to Tools > Ringtones. The Ringtones screen opens displaying the current settings. Select the desired ringtone for each type of tone in the drop-down lists. Tapping OK saves any changes. Opening another screen without tapping OK discards any changes. WAV Files You can customize your ringtones with *.wav files installed on your terminal. To appear here, *.wav files must be stored in the Programs Files > uPhone >Ring Tones folder. Previewing Tones You can preview each tone by selecting the *.wav file in the drop-down list and tapping the Preview button. Use the slider to set the volume for each tone. While the tone is playing, the Preview button changes to a Stop button; tap it to stop the preview. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 11 - 13 Call Log The Call Log maintains a list of the last 20 calls made or received in each of the following categories:
Voice Calls In
Voice Calls Out
Voice Calls Missed
GPRS Data Voice Call In is the default display whenever the Call Log is opened. Call Log Options Voice Calls Out and Voice Calls Missed are available from the drop-down list. Select the option you want to view. To see everything, select All Calls. Opening the Call Log You can access the Call Log two ways:
1. Go to Start > Programs > uPhone > Call Log) OR 2. Open the Dialler (go to Tools > Call Log). The Call Log opens displaying the last few Voice Calls In; the most recent call always appears at the top. 11 - 14 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) This column Name Time Duration Tools Menu Displays the The phone number or the name if the call was from or to a matching entry in the Phonebook. Time and date the call started. This is the local time and date. Duration of the call (hours:minutes:seconds). The clock starts when the call connects, not when dialed. The Tools menu in the Call Log provides the following options:
Select this menu option To Clear Exit Delete the entire Call Log. Close the Call Log. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 11 - 15 SMS Manager Abbreviated for Short Message Service, SMS enables the transmission of short messages (140-160 characters) to and from a cell phone. SMS messages travel over the system's control channel, which is separate from the voice channel. The SMS Manager on the Dolphin 7900 supports creation, sending, receiving, and storing of SMS text messages. Text messages sent or received can be up to 160 characters long. Opening the SMS Manager You can access the SMS Manager two ways:
1. Go to Start > Programs > uPhone > SMS Manager, OR 2. Open the Dialler (Start > Programs > uPhone > Dialler) and go to Tools > SMS Manager. The SMS Manager opens displaying a list of your most recent text messages. Tap the Inbox and the SMS folders drop-down. Tap here Three folders are available from the Inbox menu:
Select this folder Inbox Sent Outbox To see Received text messages. Sent text messages. Text messages waiting to be sent (messages are moved to the Sent folder automatically after transmission). 11 - 16 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) When the folder is selected, the messages in it appear in the list. The name of the folder appears in the gray bar just under the title bar. To Open a message Delete a message Do this Tap on it in the list. Tap and hold on it in the list. A popup menu appears that enables you to delete the message. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 11 - 17 Sending an SMS Message 1. In the task tray at the bottom of the screen, tap New. The new message screen opens with the cursor active in the text area. 2. Tap inside the To: field. To add the number, you can type it in or tap To: to select an entry from your Phonebook.
You must type a number that is in the appropriate international ISDN format for the country you are dialing. However, you can dial a local number without the country code.
Destination numbers can start with a + sign. 3. Tap inside the text area. To write a message, you can use the SIP or the keyboard. The Remaining characters field displays how many characters you can type. It counts backwards from 160 as you type each character. 4. When finished typing, tap the Send icon to transmit the message If you tap OK before tapping send, the program requests confirmation before discarding the message. Icons at the Top of the Screen Tap this icon To At the top of the window:
Copy selected text. Cut selected text. Paste text. Undo the previous action. In the task tray at the bottom of the window:
Send all messages in the Outbox. 11 - 18 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Edit Menu The Edit menu in the command bar provides the same options as the icons at the top of the screen, with the following additional options:
Select All Clear Selection Selects all text in the active message section. De-selects all text in the active message section. Online Help Tapping Help > About provides information about the uPhone applications. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 11 - 19 uPhone Configuration uPhone Settings enable you to establish the normal operating parameters for uPhone applications. Accessing You can access uPhone Settings two ways:
1. Go to Start > Settings > System tab > uPhone icon
. 2. In the Dialler application, selecting Tools > Configuration. Requirements Because this control panel adjusts network settings, the GSM radio must be powered up, and a SIM must be installed for it to open correctly. If not, you will receive a notification message when you try to open the control panel. If the radio is powered up and a SIM installed, an animated wait icon displays the following message while the system accesses the network: Settings on the Network are being accessed. Please wait If there is no response from the network within 60 seconds, this message times-out and the control panel closes. Otherwise, the uPhone Settings screen displays; the General tab appears first by default. 11 - 20 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) General Tab uPhone Settings consists of four tabs: General, Network, Divert and Bar. The tabs move up the screen if the SIP is opened for text or number entry. Tapping OK accepts any changes and exits the control panel. Field Phone Number Answerphone Call waiting PIN protection Change PIN Description This is the phone number stored on the SIM. It is displayed here for information only. This is the number to dial to retrieve voicemail messages. To enter a new number, tap on this field and enter the digits. Select On or Off to enable or disable call waiting functionality. Call waiting must be set to On for conference calls. Select On or Off to enable or disable PIN protection. If enabled, a PIN number is requested when the phone is switched on. This button is active only if PIN protection is set to On. Otherwise, the button is grayed-out. If you tap Change PIN, a dialog box appears enabling you to change the PIN. In the Old PIN field, enter the current PIN, then enter the new PIN in the New PIN and Confirm PIN fields. Tap OK to save the change. If you do not tap OK, the old PIN remains in effect. While typing, the numbers appear as asterisks to protect the number from observation by third parties. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 11 - 21 Network Tab The Network tab provides the ability to choose between Automatic and Manual network selection. If you choose Manual network selection, the drop-down list of available networks activates. Choose a network from this list and tap OK. A wait icon appears while the system accesses the selected network. 11 - 22 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Divert Tab The divert tab enables you to select divert options for incoming calls when you are unavailable to answer; e.g., when the phone is off, you are out of network coverage, busy, or not able to answer. Select an option from the All Calls drop-down list to divert all incoming calls automatically. Select an option from the Unavailable drop-down list to divert incoming calls when you are unavailable. The options in both lists are as follows:
Not Diverted Answerphone To number Select this option to not divert calls. This is the default setting. Select this option to divert calls to voicemail. Select this option to forward incoming calls to another number. Enter that number in the field below the drop-down list. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 11 - 23 Bar Tab The Bar tab sets enables you to bar both incoming and outgoing calls. Bar outgoing calls Select one of the following options from the drop-down list:
Not barred International calls International except to home country All outgoing calls No restrictions on outgoing calls. Bar international calls. Only international calls to the home country designated on the SIM card can be made. Bar all outgoing calls. Bar incoming calls Select one of the following options from the drop-down list:
Not barred Incoming calls when roaming All incoming calls No restrictions on incoming calls. Bar incoming calls when the network coverage is in roaming status. Bar all incoming calls. 11 - 24 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Change barring code Tap this button to change the barring code. A dialog box appears that enables you to change the barring code. In the Old code field, enter the current code, and enter the new code in the New code and the Confirm code fields. Tap OK to save the change. While typing, the numbers appear as asterisks to protect the number from observation by third parties. To save the barring options, tap OK. The system displays a dialog requesting the barring password before sending the updated settings to the network. Type in the password and tap OK. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 11 - 25 GPRS Settings After subscribing to a GPRS network and installing your SIM card, you can load the parameters of your GPRS subscription into the terminal. However, some subscriptions load automatically when you install your SIM card. If the GPRS settings do not load automatically, you must enter them manually. uPhone includes a pre-configured GPRS connection in Internet Settings. You need to select or create GPRS settings prior to making a GPRS call for the first time. You can also configure GPRS settings for browsing the web via a VPN or Proxy Server. Requirements Make sure that you are not using ActiveSync when configuring the connection settings. To establish a GPRS connection, you need to review the information from your network service provider. Given that there can be so many different configurations, such as VPN or Proxy Server connections, see Connections Tab on page 7-20 for instruction about how to set up each kind of connection. Because GSM/GPRS technology uses a network connection, you need to configure those settings in the Connection Manager. For details, see Connections Tab on page 7-20. To Select Pre-Configured GPRS Settings 1. Go to Start > System > Connections tab > uPhone GPRS. The GPRS Settings screen appears displaying the default settings. The Current Profile drop-down list contains a number of pre-configured connection profiles. 2. If the profile associated with your account appears in the list, select it. If it does not appear in the Current Profile list, you need to create one. For details, see To Add a GPRS Setting on page 11-27. 11 - 26 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 3. In the Details section
Type in the APN number
Type in the IP address
Select the Protocol 4. Tap OK to save. Note: Select Reset security settings to reset the username and password, see To Add a GPRS Setting on page 11-27.. To Add a GPRS Setting 1. On the GPRS Settings screen, in the Current Profile drop-down list, select Add new. 2. Type in the Profile Name, APN, IP Address, and select the Protocol. 3. Tap OK. You return to the settings screen. The Profile Name you selected now appears in the Current Profiles list. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 11 - 27 GPRS Connection When a GPRS connection is required - e.g., by navigating to a web site - a Network Log On screen is automatically displayed. Enter the Password and Domain, then tap OK to connect. You have the option of disconnecting by tapping on the GPRS connection icon in the navigation bar and tapping End. 11 - 28 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 12 Applications Dolphin 7900 terminals ship with the following Microsoft applications installed:
Calendar
Contacts
Tasks
Notes
Messaging
Pocket Internet Explorer
Pocket Word
Pocket Excel
Windows Media Player for Pocket PC
MSN Messenger
Pictures Note: Microsoft Money, Microsoft Reader are NOT installed on the Dolphin 7900 when shipped but may be installed from the Microsoft Companion CD. Calendar Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events. You can check your appointments in one of several views (Agenda, Day, Week, Month, and Year) and easily switch views by using the View menu. Tap these buttons to see the Calendar in day, week, month, and year views. Note: You can customize the Calendar display, such as changing the first day of the week, by tapping Options on the Tools menu. Creating an Appointment 1. If you are in Day or Week view, tap the desired date and time for the appointment. 2. Tap New. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 12 - 1 3. Using the input panel, enter a description and a location. Tap first to select the field. 4. If needed, tap the date and time to change them. 5. Enter other desired information. To see all available fields, hide the input panel. 6. To add notes, tap the Notes tab. You can enter text, draw, or create a recording. For more information on creating notes, refer to Notes on page 12-10. 7. When finished, tap OK to return to the calendar. Note:
If you select Remind me in an appointment, you will be reminded according to the options set in Start > Settings >
Personal tab > Sounds & Reminders. 12 - 2 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Using the Summary Screen When you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen displays the details of the appointment. Creating Meeting Requests You can use Calendar to set up meetings with users of Outlook or Pocket Outlook. The meeting request is created automatically and sent either when you synchronize Inbox or when you connect to your e-mail server. Indicate how you want meeting requests sent by tapping Tools and then Options. If you send and receive e-mail messages through ActiveSync, select ActiveSync. Scheduling a Meeting 1. Create an appointment. 2. In the appointment details, hide the input panel, and then tap Attendees. 3. From the list of e-mail addresses youve entered in Contacts, select the meeting attendees. The meeting notice is created automatically and placed in the Outbox folder. For more information on sending and receiving meeting requests, see Calendar Help and Inbox Help. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 12 - 3 Contacts Contacts maintains the contact information - phone numbers, e-mails, addresses, etc. - you need on your terminal. Note: To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Tools > Options. 12 - 4 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Creating a Contact 1. On the Contacts screen, tap New. 2. Using the SIP or Dolphin keyboard, enter the contacts information. Scroll down to see all available fields. 3. To assign the contact to a category, scroll to and tap Categories, then select a category from the list.
(In the contact list, you can display contacts by category.) 4. To add notes about this contact, tap the Notes tab. For more information on creating notes, refer to Notes on page 12-10. 5. When finished, tap OK to return to the contact list. Searching for Contacts There are four ways to find a contact:
In the contact list, enter a contact name in the box under the navigation bar. To show all contacts again, clear text from the box or tap the button to the right of the box.
In the contact list, tap the category list (labeled All Contacts by default) and select the type of contact that you want displayed. To show all contacts again, select All Contacts. To view a contact not assigned to a category, select None.
To view the names of companies your contacts work for, in the contact list, tap View > By Company. The number of contacts that work for that company are displayed to the right of the company name.
Tap Start > Find, enter the contact name, select Contacts for the type, and then tap Go. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 12 - 5 Using the Summary Screen When you tap a contact in the contact list, a summary screen displays their information. 12 - 6 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Tasks Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do. Note: To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Tools > Options. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 12 - 7 Creating a Task 1. Tap New. 2. Using the SIP or Dolphin keyboard, enter the task information. If the input panel is open, you need to hide it to see all available fields. 3. Tap Starts to enter a start date and/or Due to enter a due date for the task. 4. To assign the task to a category, tap Categories and select a category from the list. In the task list, you can display tasks by category. 5. To add notes, tap the Notes tab. For more information on creating notes, refer to Notes on page 12-10. 6. When finished, tap OK to return to the task list. Note: To quickly create a task with only a subject, tap Entry Bar on the Tools menu. Then, tap Tap here to add a new task and enter your task information. 12 - 8 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Using the Summary Screen When you tap a task in the task list, a summary screen displays the task information. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 12 - 9 Notes Quickly capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, drawings, and phone numbers with Notes. If a note is open when you create the recording, it will be included in the note as an icon. Creating a Note 1. Tap New. 2. Type your note using the SIP or the Dolphin keyboard. 12 - 10 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Messaging Use Messaging to send and receive e-mail messages; this is your email Inbox. To use e-mail, you can:
Synchronize e-mail messages with Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Outlook on your desktop computer.
Send and receive e-mail messages by connecting directly to an e-mail server through an ISP or a network. Synchronizing E-mail Messages E-mail messages can be synchronized as part of the general synchronization process. You need to enable Inbox synchronization in ActiveSync. For information on enabling Inbox synchronization, see ActiveSync Help on the desktop computer. During synchronization:
Messages are copied from the mail folders of Exchange or Outlook on your desktop computer to the ActiveSync folder in Inbox on the terminal. By default, you will receive messages from the past three days only, the first 100 lines of each message, and file attachments of less than 100 KB in size.
E-mail messages in subfolders must be selected in ActiveSync on your desktop computer to be transferred.
E-mail messages in the Outbox folder on the terminal are transferred to Exchange or Outlook, and then sent from those programs. Note: You can also synchronize e-mail messages with your desktop computer from a remote location. For more information, see Chapter 7. Connecting Directly to an E-mail Server In addition to synchronizing e-mail messages with your desktop computer, you can send and receive e-mail messages by connecting to an e-mail server. When you connect the terminal to the e-mail server, new messages are downloaded to the Inbox folder, messages in the Outbox folder are sent, and messages that have been deleted on the e-mail server are removed from the Inbox folder. Messages received directly from an e-mail server are linked to your e-mail server rather than your desktop computer. When you delete a message on the terminal, it is also deleted from the e-mail server the next time you connect the terminal to the e-mail server according to the settings selected in ActiveSync. You can work online or offline. When working online, you read and respond to messages while connected to the e-mail server. Messages are sent as soon as you tap Send, which saves space on the terminal. When working offline, after youve downloaded new message headers or partial messages, you can disconnect from the e-mail server and then decide which messages to download completely. The next time you connect, Inbox downloads the complete messages youve marked for retrieval and sends the messages youve composed. Receiving Messages When you connect to your e-mail server or synchronize with your desktop computer, by default, youll receive messages from the last five days only, the first 100 lines of each new message, and file attachments of less than 100 KB in size. The original messages remain on the e-mail server or your desktop computer. You can mark the messages that you want to retrieve in full during your next synchronization or e-mail server connection. In the message list, tap and hold the message you want to retrieve. On the pop-up menu, tap Mark for Download. The icons in the Inbox message list give you visual indications of message status. You specify your downloading preferences when you set up the service or select your synchronization options. You can change them at any time:
Change options for Inbox synchronization using ActiveSync options. For more information, see ActiveSync Help.
Change options for direct e-mail server connections in Inbox on the terminal. Tap Tools and then tap Options. On the Service tab, tap the service you want to change. Tap and hold the service and select Delete to remove a service. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 12 - 11 Using the Message List Messages you receive are displayed in the message list. By default, the most recently received messages are displayed first in the list and unread messages are displayed in bold type. 12 - 12 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) When you tap on a message to open it, the following screen appears:
Composing Messages 1. Tap New. 2. In the To field, enter the e-mail or SMS address of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon (;), or select a name from the contact list by tapping the Address Book button. All e-mail addresses entered in the e-mail fields in Contacts appear in the Address Book. 3. Compose your message. To enter preset or frequently used messages, tap My Text and select a message. 4. Tap Send when youve finished the message. If you are working offline, the message is moved to the Outbox folder and will be sent the next time you connect. 5. If you are sending an SMS message and want to know if it was received, tap Edit, Options, and select Request SMS text message delivery notification before sending the message. Managing E-mail Messages and Folders Messages are displayed in one of five folders for each service you have created: Inbox, Deleted Items, Drafts, Outbox, and Sent Items. The Deleted Items folder contains messages that have been deleted on the device. The behavior of the Deleted and Sent Items folders depends on the selected options. To select these options, tap Tools > Options > Message tab. To move a message to another folder, in the message list, tap and hold the message, tap Move to on the pop-up menu, and select the desired folder. To create additional folders, tap Tools > Manage Folders. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 12 - 13 Folder Behavior with a Direct Connection to an E-mail Server The behavior of the folders you create depends on whether you are using ActiveSync, SMS, POP3, or IMAP4. ActiveSync If you use ActiveSync, e-mail messages in the Inbox folder in Outlook on your desktop computer are automatically synchronized with the terminal. You can select to synchronize additional folders by designating them for ActiveSync. The folders you create and the messages you move will then be mirrored on the server. For example, if you move two messages from the Inbox folder to a folder named Family, and you have designated Family for synchronization, the server creates a copy of the Family folder and copies the messages into that folder. You can then read the messages while away from your desktop computer. SMS If you use SMS, messages are stored in the Inbox folder. POP3 If you use POP3 and you move e-mail messages to a folder you created, the link is broken between the messages on the terminal and their copies on the mail server. The next time you connect, the mail server will see that the messages are missing from the terminal Inbox and delete them from the server. This prevents you from having duplicate copies of a message, but it also means that you will no longer have access to messages that you move to folders created from anywhere except the terminal. IMAP4 If you use IMAP4, the folders you create and the e-mail messages you move are mirrored on the server. Therefore, messages are available to you anytime you connect to your mail server, whether it is from the terminal or desktop computer. This synchronization of folders occurs whenever you connect to your mail server, create new folders, or rename/delete folders when connected. 12 - 14 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Pocket Internet Explorer Use Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer to view Web or WAP pages. You can use the following methods:
During synchronization with your desktop computer, download your favorite links and mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder in Internet Explorer on the desktop computer.
Connect to an ISP or network and browse the Web. When connected to an ISP or network, you can also download files and programs from the Internet or intranet. Accessing Pocket Internet Explorer To open Pocket Internet Explorer, tap Start and then Internet Explorer. You can use Pocket Internet Explorer to browse Mobile Favorites and channels that have been downloaded without connecting to the Internet. You can also connect to the Internet through an ISP or a network connection and browse the Web. Browse the Internet on Your Terminal Note: You must set up a connection to your ISP or corporate network using Connections before browsing; see Using an ISP on page 8-10. If you select Pocket Internet Explorer before setting up the network connections, a screen may appear allowing you to proceed to the connection settings screen. 1. Open Internet Explorer (Start > Internet Explorer). 2. To connect and start browsing, tap View and then Address Bar. 3. In the address bar that appears at the top of the screen, enter the Web address you want to visit and then tap Go. 4. Tap the arrow to choose from previously entered addresses. If Mobile Favorites have been set up, you can tap one of them to start browsing. See Mobile Favorites Folder on page 12-16. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 12 - 15 View Options You can switch to One Column view, which condenses web content into a single column so that you do not have to scroll right to see the entire page. Tap View > Layout > One Column. Default View One Column View Mobile Favorites Folder Purpose The Mobile Favorites folder was created on your desktop computer when you installed ActiveSync. It enables you to create Favorite Links on your desktop computer that you can transfer to your Dolphin 7900 terminal. Those Favorite Links are then available when browsing the internet on your terminal. Process First, you create your Favorite Links in the Mobile Favorites folder on your desktop computer. Then, the next time you sync your desktop computer with your terminal, those Mobile Favorites are transferred to the Mobile Favorites folder on to your terminal. Only items stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder in the Favorites folder in Internet Explorer on your desktop computer are synchronized with the Mobile Favorites folder on your terminal. Note: Unless you mark a Favorite Link as a mobile favorite, only the link downloads to your terminal, and you will need to connect to your ISP or network to view the content. For more information on synchronization, see ActiveSync Help on the desktop computer. Creating and Synchronizing Mobile Favorites If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later on your desktop computer, you can download Mobile Favorites to the terminal. Synchronizing mobile favorites downloads Web content to your device so that you can view pages while you are disconnected from your ISP and desktop computer. Use the Internet Explorer plug-in installed with ActiveSync to create mobile favorites 12 - 16 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 1. On your desktop computer, open Internet Explorer, click Tools > Create Mobile Favorite. 2. To change the link name, enter a new name in the Name box. 3. Optionally, in Update, select a desired update schedule. 4. Tap OK. Internet Explorer downloads the latest version of the page to your desktop computer. 5. If you want to download the pages that are linked to this mobile favorite, in Internet Explorer on the desktop computer, right-
click the mobile favorite and then click Properties. On the Download tab, specify the number of links down that you want to download. To conserve memory, go only one level down. 6. Synchronize the terminal and desktop computer. Mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites folder in Internet Explorer are downloaded to the terminal. If you did not specify an update schedule in Step 3, you will need to manually download content to keep the information updated on your desktop computer and terminal. Before synchronizing, in Internet Explorer on your desktop computer, click Tools and then Synchronize. You will see the last time content was downloaded to the desktop computer, and you can manually download content if needed. You can add a button to the Internet Explorer toolbar for creating mobile favorites. In Internet Explorer on your desktop computer, click View, Toolbars, and then Customize. Using Mobile Favorites and Channels 1. Open Pocket Internet Explorer. 2. Tap the Favorites button to display your list of favorites
. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 12 - 17 3. Tap the page you want to view. Youll see the page that was downloaded the last time you synchronized with your desktop computer. If the page is not on the terminal, the favorite will be dimmed. You will need to synchronize with your desktop computer again to download the page to the terminal, or connect to the Internet to view the page. Mobile favorites take up storage memory on the terminal. To minimize the amount of memory used:
In the settings for the Favorites information type in ActiveSync options, turn off pictures and sounds, or stop specific mobile favorites from being downloaded to the terminal. For more information, see ActiveSync Help.
Limit the number of downloaded linked pages. In Internet Explorer on the desktop computer, right-click the mobile favorite you want to change and then Properties. On the Download tab, specify 0 or 1 for the number of linked pages you want to download. Using AvantGo Channels AvantGo is a free interactive service that provides access to personalized content and thousands of popular web sites. Subscribe to AvantGo channels directly from the terminal. For more information, visit: http://avantgo.com/frontdoor/index.html. To Sign Up for AvantGo 1. In ActiveSync options on the desktop computer, turn on synchronization for the AvantGo information type. 2. In Pocket Internet Explorer, tap the Favorites button to display your list of favorites
. 3. Tap the AvantGo Channels link. 4. Tap Activate and follow the directions on the screen. Synchronize the terminal with your desktop computer and then tap the My Channels button to complete the AvantGo setup. 5. When synchronization is complete, tap the AvantGo Channels link in your list of favorites to see a few of the most popular channels. To add or remove channels, tap the Add or Remove link. 12 - 18 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Pocket Word Pocket Word works with Microsoft Word on your desktop computer to give you easy access to copies of your documents. You can create new documents on the terminal, or you can copy and paste documents from your desktop computer. Synchronize documents between your desktop computer and your device so that you have the most up-to-date content in both locations. You can open only one document at a time; when you open a second document, youll be asked to save the first. You can save a document you create or edit in a variety of formats, including Word (.doc), Pocket Word (.psw), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and Plain Text (.txt). Using Pocket Word Pocket Word contains a list of the files stored on the terminal. Tap a file in the list to open it. To delete, make copies of, and send files, tap and hold a file in the list. Then, select the appropriate action on the pop-up menu. You can change the zoom magnification by tapping View > Zoom, and then selecting the percentage you want. Select a higher percentage to enter text and a lower one to see more of your document. If youre opening a Word document created on a desktop computer, select Wrap to Window on the View menu so that you can see the entire document. Creating a Word File To create a new file, tap Start > Programs > Pocket Word > New. A blank document appears. If youve selected a template for new documents in the Options dialog box, that template appears with appropriate text and formatting already provided. You can enter information in Pocket Word in one of two modes (typing on the SIP or keyboard and drawing), which are displayed on the View menu. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 12 - 19 Typing Mode Using the SIP or Dolphin keypad, enter typed text into the document. To format existing text and to edit text, first select the text. You can select text as you do in a Word document, using your stylus instead of the mouse to drag through the text you want to select. You can search a document to find text by tapping Edit and then Find/Replace. Drawing Mode In drawing mode, use your stylus to draw on the screen. Gridlines appear as a guide. When you lift your stylus off the screen after the first stroke, youll see a drawing box indicating the boundaries of the drawing. Every subsequent stroke within or touching the drawing box becomes part of the drawing. For more information on using Pocket Word, tap Start and then Help. 12 - 20 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Pocket Excel Pocket Excel works with Microsoft Excel on your desktop computer to give you easy access to copies of your workbooks. You can create new workbooks on the terminal, or you can copy and paste workbooks from your desktop computer. Synchronize workbooks between your desktop computer and the terminal so that you have the most up-to-date content in both locations. You can open only one workbook at a time; when you open a second workbook, youll be asked to save the first. You can save a workbook you create or edit in a variety of formats, including Pocket Excel (.pxl) and Excel (.xls). Pocket Excel contains a list of the files stored on your device. Tap a file in the list to open it. To delete, make copies of, and send files, tap and hold a file in the list. Then select the appropriate action from the pop-up menu. Pocket Excel provides fundamental spreadsheet tools, such as formulas, functions, sorting, and filtering. To display the toolbar, tap View > Toolbar. Creating an Excel File To create a new file, tap Start > Programs > Pocket Excel > New. A blank workbook appears. If youve selected a template for new workbooks in the Options dialog box, that template appears with appropriate text and formatting already provided. Cell content s appear here as you enter them. Format button. AutoSum button. Zoom button. If your workbook contains sensitive information, you can protect it with a password. To do so, open the workbook, tap Edit, and then Password. Every time you open the workbook, you will need to enter the password, so choose one that is easy for you to remember but hard for others to guess. Tips for Working in Pocket Excel
View in full-screen mode to see as much of your worksheet as possible. Tap View and then Full Screen. To exit full-screen mode, tap Restore.
Show and hide window elements. Tap View and then tap the elements you want to show or hide.
Freeze panes on a worksheet. First select the cell where you want to freeze panes. Tap View > Freeze Panes. You might want to freeze the top and left-most panes in a worksheet to keep row and column labels visible as you scroll through a sheet.
Split panes to view different areas of a large worksheet. Tap View > Split. Then drag the split bar to where you want it. To remove the split, tap View > Remove Split.
Show and hide rows and columns. To hide a hidden row or column, select a cell in the row or column you want to hide. Then tap Format,> Row or Column > Hide. To show a hidden row or column, tap Tools > Go To, and then type a reference that is in the hidden row or column. Then tap Format > Row or Column > Unhide. For more information on using Pocket Excel, tap Start > Help. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 12 - 21 Windows Media Player for Pocket PC Use Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) for Pocket PC to play digital audio and video files stored on the terminal. To switch to Windows Media Player for Pocket PC, tap Start > Windows Media. After a media file has been loaded, you can play, pause, stop, song advance/reverse, mute sound, or adjust volume. This slider indicates the progress of media playback. 12 - 22 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Tools Menu The tools menu allows you to perform several important functions. About gives you information about the codecs used in your version of WMP. Settings allows you to configure several important aspects of WMP. Properties gives a detailed listing of a media file's attributes. Open URL allows you to open WMP-compliant media from a network or Internet resource. Add Web Favorite adds a streaming media file that is currently playing to web favorites. Repeat plays a playlist repeatedly. Shuffle plays items in a playlist in a random order. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 12 - 23 MSN Messenger MSN Messenger is an instant messaging program that lets you:
See who is online.
Send and receive instant messages.
Have instant message conversations with groups of contacts. Note: To use MSN Messenger, you must have a Microsoft Passport account or a Microsoft Exchange e-mail account. You must have a Passport to use MSN Messenger Service. If you have a Hotmail or MSN account, you already have a Passport account. Sign up for a Microsoft Passport account at www.passport.com. Setting Up Before you can connect for the first time, you must enter the information from your Passport or Exchange account. After you set up your account information on the terminal for the first time, you will go directly to login when you access MSN Messenger. To Set Up an Account and Sign In Note: Ensure that you are connected to the Internet (see Connections Tab on page 7-20). 1. Tap Start > Programs > MSN Messenger 12 - 24 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 2. Tap Tools > Options > Account tab. 3. In the Accounts tab, enter your Passport or Exchange account information. Be sure to indicate the service youre using to connect - Messenger or Exchange. 4. When complete, tap OK. You are returned to the sign-in screen. 5. To sign in, tap the sign-in screen and enter your e-mail address and password. Note:
If you already use MSN Messenger, your contacts will show up on your device without being added again. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 12 - 25 Pictures Use Pictures to view JPEG pictures stored on the terminal or storage card. To begin, tap Start > Programs > Pictures. Choose to view main memory or storage card contents. By tapping and holding on an image, you can create a clone of that file, delete that file, select all files, send file via e-mail, beam picture, or rename the image. 12 - 26 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 13 Dolphin 7900 HomeBase Overview As the hub of your Dolphin 7900 system, the Dolphin HomeBase charging and communication cradle supports both RS-232 and USB communications, which make it able to interface with the majority of PC-based enterprise systems. When a terminal is seated in the HomeBase, its main battery pack charges in less that four hours. Power The HomeBase completes a full charge of the main battery pack in less than four hours. The HomeBase also provides power to the intelligent battery charging system in all Dolphin terminals that senses when a full charge has been achieved and switches to a trickle charge to maintain the full charge. Communications Reliable data communications at speeds of up to 115k baud can be transmitted by the HomeBase through the RS-232 serial port. Using the full-speed USB port, the data transmission rate goes up to 12 Mbps. HomeBases cannot be physically connected to each other - sometimes referred to as daisy-chained - but can be networked together via a serial or USB hub. Convenient Storage Intelligent battery charging makes the Dolphin HomeBase a safe and convenient storage receptacle for your Dolphin terminal. Capacity The Dolphin HomeBase holds one terminal and features an auxiliary battery well behind the terminal well that can charges a battery pack independently of the terminal well. This means that one HomeBase can charge two battery packs: the one installed in the terminal and a spare. Use only Dolphin 7900 series peripherals, power cables, and power adapters. Use of peripherals, cables, or power adapters not sold/manufactured by HHP will void the warranty and may damage the terminal. Use only the Li-ion battery packs provided by HHP. The use of any battery pack not sold/manufactured by HHP in a Dolphin terminal will void your warranty and may result in damage to the Dolphin terminal or battery.
Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 13 - 1 Dolphin 7900 HomeBase Parts and Functions Front Panel Terminal Well Auxiliary Battery Well DOCK LED Terminal Well AUX Battery LED COMM LED Place the Dolphin terminal in this well to communicate with a host device, power the terminal, and charge its battery pack. If the host device is a desktop computer that uses ActiveSync, synchronization begins immediately. While seated in the terminal well, the main battery installed in the terminal charges. The HomeBase completely charges a battery pack in less than four hours. Auxiliary Battery Well See Auxiliary Battery Well on page 13-4. DOCK LED Turns solid green when the Dolphin terminal is properly seated in the Dolphin HomeBase. When this light is on, the terminal is connected to the base. AUX Battery LED Indicates status of the battery charging in the auxiliary battery well. This color Orange Green means The auxiliary battery is charging. The auxiliary battery has completed charging and is ready for use. To see the auxiliary battery well, see Rear Panel on page 13-4. For information about charging a battery in the auxiliary battery well, see page 13-7. 13 - 2 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) COMM LED This is the communication LED. It indicates the status of data transfer between the Dolphin terminal and the host device. The color of this LED differs if the HomeBase is using the serial or USB port connection. If using the serial port This color Red Green Orange means Serial data is being sent from the Host Device to the Dolphin HomeBase. Serial data is being sent from the Dolphin HomeBase to the Host Device. Serial data is being sent at high data rates. If using the USB port This color Green LED means A USB Connection is established with the host computer. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 13 - 3 Rear Panel Auxiliary Battery Well USB Port RS-232 Port DC Power Jack Auxiliary Battery Well The HomeBase enables you to charge an additional Li-ion battery pack independently of the terminal well. This feature ensures that you can always have a fully-charged battery for your Dolphin terminal. See Powering the HomeBase on page 13-5. USB Port This USB Port is full-speed and 2.0 compliant. Using a USB cable, you can connect the HomeBase to a peripheral device, such as a desktop computer or printer. When the Dolphin 7900 is seated in the terminal well, it is connected to the peripheral device via the HomeBase. The USB port on the HomeBase requires that you use ActiveSync 3.7 or higher. RS-232 Port Use a 9-pin, RS-232 cable from HHP to connect this port to a peripheral device for RS-232 data communication. For more information, see HomeBase Serial Connector on page 13-6. DC Power Jack Use a power cable from HHP to supply power to this power jack. For more information, see Powering the HomeBase on page 13-5. 13 - 4 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Powering the HomeBase The terminal requires 9.5 Volts DC input for communications and battery charging; the HHP power cable contains a power adapter that converts the power source voltage accordingly. Only the power adapter cable from HHP converts the voltage appropriately. HHP recommends that you leave the Dolphin HomeBase connected to its power source at all times, so that it is always ready to use. 1. Connect the HHP power cable to the DC jack on the rear panel of the HomeBase. 2. Connect the HHP power cable to the power adapter. 3. Plug the power adapter cable into the power source. 4. The HomeBase is now powered. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 13 - 5 HomeBase Serial Connector The following diagram displays the pin diagram of the serial connector of the HomeBase. Pin #
Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Internal Jumper to Pin 6 TXD RXD DSR GND DTR CTS RTS RI Note: Signals referenced are for a DTE device. The HomeBase is at a right-angle to the printed circuit board (PCB). The ninth pin has a ring indicator (RI). 13 - 6 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Charging the Main Battery The Dolphin HomeBase powers the terminal and fully charges its main battery pack in less that four hours. The HomeBase contains an intelligent battery charging system that protects the battery from being damaged by overcharging; the unit senses when a battery pack is fully charged and automatically switches to a trickle charge that maintains the battery at full capacity. Therefore, Dolphin terminals may be stored in the HomeBase without damage to the terminals, battery packs, or peripherals. To check battery power, use the Power system setting; see Power on page 7-11. For more information about HHP Li-ion batteries, see Battery Power on page 3-8. To Power a Terminal and Charge its Main Battery 1. Install the battery pack in the terminal; see Install the Main Battery Pack on page 2-5. 1. Connect the HomeBase to the power supply provided by HHP. 2. Slide the terminal into the terminal well until the Dock LED lights green to indicate that the terminal is properly seated. 3. The battery pack begins charging. Charging a Spare Battery Using the Auxiliary Battery Well The auxiliary battery well located on the back of the HomeBase charges a spare battery independently of the terminal well. The Aux Battery LED on the front panel indicates the status of the battery in this well. Charge time is less than four hours. To see this well, see Auxiliary Battery Well on page 13-2. 1. Insert the end of the battery without the locking tab into the bottom of the auxiliary well opening. 2. Snap the battery into place with a hinging motion. The Aux Battery LED lights orange. 3. Use the AUX Battery LED to monitor charging progress. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 13 - 7 Communications There are two types of communication: USB and RS-232. USB The HomeBase also supports USB communications via the USB port located on the back. The HomeBase acts as a USB device by interfacing the USB signals of the Dolphin to the USB of the host computer. Using a standard USB cable, the HomeBases USB interface allows the Dolphin terminal to communicate with a personal computer or to be networked through a USB hub. RS-232 The HomeBase supports RS-232 communications via the RS-232 Communications Port located on the back of the device. This port enables the Dolphin terminal to communicate to a personal computer, modem, or any RS-232 device using a standard serial cable and communications software. Note: The HomeBase should have only one type of interface cable connected at a time, either USB or RS-232. You must be using ActiveSync, version 3.7 or higher. Equipment Requirements To use the HomeBase for communications, you need the following equipment:
A HomeBase powered by the HHP power cable and HHP power adapter cable
For RS-232 communications, a Serial cable
For USB communications, a USB cable Setting up the HomeBase for USB Communication The Dolphin 7900 terminal is defaulted to support USB communications out of the box. Required Equipment:
HomeBase with power supply
USB Cable
ActiveSync v3.7 or above
Windows 98 second edition*, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP computer. Note: The HomeBase does not support Windows NT when using a USB connection. This is because Windows NT does not support USB.
*Windows 98 second edition provides full USB support. 13 - 8 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) To Install the HomeBase Using USB Note: You must be using ActiveSync 3.7 or higher. 1. Plug in the power supply and connect it to the back of the HomeBase. 2. Plug the USB cable into the back of the HomeBase. 3. At this point, the hardware is installed and operating. You may need to reboot your PC to complete the installation process. Setting up the Terminal for ActiveSync Communications 1. On the terminal, tap Start > ActiveSync > Tools > Options. Activesync opens displaying the PC tab. 2. In the Use this PC drop-down list, select the name of the host PC. 3. Select Sync with this PC during manual sync to indicate that the terminal syncs with the selected host PC when synchronization is run from the terminal. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 13 - 9 4. Tap Options. 5. Under When cradled, select Enable PC sync using this connection, and select USB Connection from the drop-down list. 6. Tap OK. 7. Place the Dolphin in the HomeBase. The Dolphin terminal attempts to start an ActiveSync connection with the desktop computer automatically. Setting up the Desktop Computer for ActiveSync Communications After the USB HomeBase is installed, you can use ActiveSync to connect to a Dolphin terminal that is properly seated in the HomeBase. These instructions assume that ActiveSync v3.7 is installed on your PC. 13 - 10 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) The ActiveSync Connection Settings must be set as the following graphic indicates. The Allow USB connection with this desktop computer box must be checked. Do not check the serial cable box. Setting up the HomeBase for RS-232 Communications Connecting the Cables Connect the HomeBase to the host computer or other device by plugging an RS-232 serial cable into the RS-232 Communications Port on the rear of the HomeBase. The wiring of your cable depends on whether the other device is set up as a Data Communications Equipment (DCE) or Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) device. The HomeBase Communication Port is configured as a DCE device. To communicate with a DCE device, use either a null modem adapter in line with a standard RS-232 cable, or a null-modem serial cable. To communicate with a DTE device such as a computer, use a standard (or straight-through) RS-232 cable. You can make your own cables by following the pin configuration in the chart below. To do so, you must determine if your host RS-232 device is 9-pin or 25-pin, and whether it is configured as a DCE or DTE device. RS-232 Pin Configuration HomeBase /Host Port
(DCE) Pin / Input Signal 2 / (RD) 3 / (TD) 5 / (SG) 4 / (DTR) 6 / (DSR) 7 / (RTS) IBM AT DB9
(DTE) IBM XT DB25 (DTE) Modem DB25
(DCE) 2 3 5 4 6 7 3 2 7 20 6 4 2 3 7 6 20 5 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 13 - 11 8 / (CTS) 8 5 4 Note: The HomeBase cannot be daisy-chained. Setting up the Terminal for ActiveSync Communications 1. On the terminal, tap Start > ActiveSync > Tools > Options. Activesync opens displaying the PC tab. 2. In the Use this PC drop-down list, select the name of the host PC. 3. Select Sync with this PC during manual sync to indicate that the terminal syncs with the selected host PC when synchronization is run from the terminal. Communicating with the Dolphin 7900 Terminal To initiate communications between the Dolphin and its peripheral, complete these steps:
1. Insert the Dolphin 7900 into the terminal well of the HomeBase.
The DOCK LED illuminates green. If the DOCK LED does not illuminate, make sure that the terminal is properly seated. You may need to remove and re-insert the terminal.
The Dolphin terminal activates; if the power is off, the terminal automatically powers on. If the terminal does not power on, verify that the HHP power supply is properly connected to the cradle and plugged into a functioning outlet.
The Dolphin terminal automatically opens ActiveSync to establish a connection. 2. The HomeBase can now transfer data between the terminal and the host device. If communication does not occur, check the port connections to ensure that the cradle is correctly configured. 13 - 12 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 3. Tap Options. 4. Under When cradled, select Enable PC sync using this connection, and select 115200 Default from the drop-down list. 115200 baud is recommended for RS-232 communication. 5. Tap OK. 6. Place the Dolphin in the HomeBase. The Dolphin terminal attempts to start an ActiveSync connection with the desktop computer automatically. Setting up the Desktop Computer for ActiveSync Communications ActiveSync must be installed and configured for RS-232 on the desktop computer to sync successfully with a Dolphin 7900 device that is configured for RS-232 communication. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 13 - 13 The following graphic displays the correct ActiveSync Connection Settings on the desktop computer for an RS-232 connection. Note: You can have the USB connection box checked in addition to the serial cable box without affecting processing. However, you would most likely use one or the other. Verifying Communication You can verify that the USB driver is functioning by watching the COMM LED on the USB HomeBase. When the COMM LED illuminates solid green, the HomeBase is communicating with the host device. Verifying Data Transfer The COMM LED flashes when data is being transferred via the HomeBase. For an RS-232 connection, the COMM LED flashes red and green. For a USB connection, the COMM LED flashes green. 13 - 14 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Mounting the HomeBase Set the Dolphin HomeBase on a dry, stable surface, such as a desktop or workbench near an electrical outlet. Be sure to provide enough workspace with good lighting for the user to view and operate the Dolphin terminal while it is in the HomeBase. When choosing a location, bear in mind that:
the mounting location must allow users easy access to the Auxiliary Battery Well, and
the serial and USB ports as well as the power jack face straight out of the rear panel, and you will most likely want easy access to them in the future. Desk Mounting Dolphin charging/communication cradles have a DIN rail (7.5 X 35 mm) slot on the bottom to allow for secure desk attachment of the unit if desired. Auxiliary Battery Well Serial and USB port location (not in view) DIN Rail (7.5 X 35 mm) To mount the HomeBase, you slide the DIN rail slot along the bottom panel and secure it. Then, using the appropriate nuts and bolts, secure the DIN rail to the desk or flat surface. Wall Mounting A wall mount kit that contains a screws and a mounting bracket can be purchased separately. Please be advised that the bottom panel of the HomeBase contains four rubber feet - one at each corner - that help keep it stable and secure when resting on a flat surface. Those rubber feet should be removed with pliers before wall mounting the HomeBase. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 13 - 15 2. Attach the bottom panel to the mounting bracket - match the holes to the secured screws 4. Turn the secured HomeBase right side up. The following diagram displays how to wall-mount a HomeBase:
1. Secure screws to the bottom panel by sliding them into the available slots 3. Fasten the screws to secure the HomeBase to the mounting bracket 5. Using the appropriate screws, secure the mounting bracket to the wall or vertical surface as shown. Back wedge Open slot for cords The back wedge of the mounting bracket contains an open slot for the power and communications cables. There is an extra space between this slot and the rear panel of the HomeBase to allow easy access to the power and communications ports. For more details on both ports, see Rear Panel on page 13-4. 13 - 16 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 14 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Base Overview The Dolphin Mobile Base charging and communication cradle is designed specifically for in-premise and in-transit data collection applications. It features a flexible mounting bracket, a cigarette lighter adapter, and a power cable to adapt it to your environment. When a terminal is seated in the Mobile Base, its main battery pack charges in less than four hours. The serial connector supports RS-232 communication and power out to peripheral devices, such as hand held scanners. As the hub of your Dolphin 7900 mobile data collection system, the Mobile Base performs three important functions: charging, communications, and storage. Charging The Dolphin Mobile Base completes a full charge of the main battery pack in less than four hours. The Mobile Base also provides power to the intelligent battery charging system in all Dolphin terminals that senses when a full charge has been achieved and switches to a trickle charge to maintain the full charge. Communications The Mobile Base transmits data to other devices at speeds of up to 115K baud via its RS-232 serial port. Convenient Storage Intelligent battery charging makes the Dolphin Mobile Base a safe and convenient storage receptacle for your Dolphin terminal. Capacity The Dolphin Mobile Base holds one terminal. Use only Dolphin 7900 series peripherals, power cables, and power adapters. Use of peripherals, cables, or power adapters not sold/manufactured by HHP will void the warranty and may damage the terminal. Use only the Li-ion battery packs provided by HHP. The use of any battery pack not sold/manufactured by HHP in a Dolphin terminal will void your warranty and may result in damage to the Dolphin terminal or battery.
Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 14 - 1 Mobile Base Parts and Functions Front Panel The front panel of the Mobile Base has one slot. The following graphic features the Mobile Base with the Dolphin 7900 inserted into the Terminal Well. Terminal Well Mounting Brackets DOCK LED COMM LED Terminal Well Mounting Brackets DOCK LED COMM LED Place the terminal in this well to communicate with a host device and charge the main battery pack. Use these to mount the Mobile Base to a fixed location. Illuminates solid green when the Dolphin terminal is properly seated in the terminal well. Indicates the status of data transfer between the host device and the Dolphin terminal COMM LED color Indicates that Red Green Orange Data is being sent from the Host Device to the Dolphin Mobile Base. Data is being sent from the Dolphin Mobile Base to the Host Device. Data is being sent at high data rates. 14 - 2 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Bottom Panel The power supply and RS-232 connectors are located on the bottom of the unit. Power Supply Connector RS-232 Communications Port Power Supply Connector Use this connector to attach an HHP power cable to the Mobile Base. The Mobile Base can be powered by an external DC power source of between 11 VDC to 48 VDC. To run on vehicle power, you can use the 12 VDC cable or 24 VDC cable option. The appropriate cable comes with the kit you ordered. The 12 VDC cable can be used with a cigarette lighter outlet. The 24 VDC, pigtail cable can be used to hard-wire into the vehicle power bus. Verify that the power source is always within the specified range and observe correct input voltage polarity. An improper input voltage range (above the 48 VDC maximum) or reverse polarity could damage the power conversion circuitry.
RS-232 Communications Port Use a standard serial cable to connect the unit to a host device via RS-232; see Mobile Base Serial Connector on page 14-8. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 14 - 3 Powering the Dolphin Terminal When seated in a Mobile Base that is connected to the appropriate power source, the Dolphin terminal receives the power to charge its main battery and run its internal circuitry. Keep the Mobile Base plugged into the power source so that the Dolphin terminal battery pack stays fully charged. For more information about powering the Mobile Base, see Powering the Dolphin Mobile Base on page 14-6. Charging the Dolphin Terminal The Mobile Base supplies charging power to the Dolphin terminal so that the terminal can monitor the charging of its battery pack. This charging method protects the battery from being damaged by overcharging. Therefore, the Dolphin terminal may be stored indefinitely in the Mobile Base without damage to the terminal, the battery pack, or the Mobile Base. To charge a Dolphin terminal, complete these steps:
1. Insert a battery pack into the Dolphin terminal. 2. Slide the terminal, imager window up and the LCD visible, into the terminal well of the Mobile Base until it stops. 3. When the Dolphin terminal is properly seated, the DOCK LED on the Mobile Base illuminates solid green. The terminal begins charging automatically. 14 - 4 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Installing the Dolphin Mobile Base To install the Dolphin Mobile Base, you need to mount it securely to an appropriate location and supply it with power. Mounting the Mobile Base The adjustable mounting bracket holds the terminal securely in place and gives the user a variety of options for mounting the Mobile Base. When selecting a location, keep in mind that the power supply and serial connectors point straight out the bottom panel. Back Panel and Brackets Latch Locking tabs Spring Arm Assembly Ball Joint Turnscrew Ball Joint Mounting Bracket Power supply and RS-232 connectors (not in view) Bracket Complete these steps:
1. Loosen the turnscrew. 2. Insert the ball joint of the mounting bracket to the back of the bracket. 3. Insert the ball joint on the back of the Mobile Base into the other side of the bracket. 4. Tighten the turnscrew to secure both ball joints. 5. Secure the mounting bracket to the appropriate location. Back Panel Latch The latch sits on top of the spring arm assembly and holds the back of the terminal securely in place. The graphic above displays the mounting of a Dolphin 7900 terminal. There is another Dolphin Mobile Base that contains a special latch to accommodate the pistol-grip handle on the Dolphin 7900. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 14 - 5 Locking Tabs When positioned as shown in the above graphic, the locking tabs secure the spring arm assembly, latch, and terminal in place. When seating a terminal, turn both arms up to allow the spring arm to move as necessary while the terminal is being inserted. After the terminal is seated, turn both arms toward the center to lock them. The both locking tabs must be pointing up to insert or remove a terminal in the Mobile Base. Spring Arm Assembly The spring arm assembly is the column that connects the latch to the back of the Mobile Base. Ball Joints There are two ball joints: one on the back of the Mobile Base and one on the mounting bracket. Both ball joints are inserted into the bracket and secured to mount the Mobile Base. Connectors The power and RS-232 connectors are located on the bottom panel. For more information, see Bottom Panel on page 14-3. Bracket The bracket contains the turnscrew and two slots. Ball joints are inserted into each slot and secured with the turnscrew. Turnscrew The turnscrew is located on the top of the bracket. Rotate the turnscrew to secure or loosen the ball joint slots. Mounting Bracket The mounting bracket is what you attach to the mounting surface. It is comprised of a ball joint and flat disk. The disk contains drill holes you use to secure the Mobile Base to the mounting surface. Powering the Dolphin Mobile Base Note: HHP recommends that you leave the Mobile Base connected to its power source at all times. The Mobile Base is powered via the power connector on the bottom panel; see Bottom Panel on page 14-3. Both the power and serial connectors are straight out, not at an angle. The Mobile Base must be powered by a 12 to 48 volt DC source. 14 - 6 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Setting Up the Mobile Base for Communications The Mobile Base RS-232 interface allows the Dolphin terminal to communicate to a personal computer, modem, or any standard RS-232 device using a standard serial cable and communications software. Connecting the Cables Connect the Mobile Base to the host computer or other device by plugging an RS-232 serial cable into the RS-232 Communications Port on the bottom of the Mobile Base. Plug the other end of the RS-232 serial cable into the correct port on the host RS-232 device. The wiring of your cable depends on whether the other device is set up as a Data Communications Equipment (DCE) or Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) device. The Mobile Base Communication Port is configured as a DCE device. To communicate with a DTE device such as a computer, use a standard (or straight-through) RS-232 cable. To communicate with a DCE device, use either a null modem adapter in line with a standard RS-232 cable, or a null-modem serial cable. RS-232 Pin Configuration Mobile Base /Host Port
(DCE) Pin / Input Signal 2 / (RD) 3 / (TD) 5 / (SG) 4 / (DTR) 6 / (DSR) 7 / (RTS) 8 / (CTS) IBM AT DB9
(DTE) IBM XT DB25
(DTE) Modem DB25
(DCE) 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 3 2 7 20 6 4 5 2 3 7 6 20 5 4 Refer to this table if you want to make your own cables. To do so, you must determine if your host RS-232 device is
9-pin or 25-pin and
configured as a DCE or DTE device. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 14 - 7 Mobile Base Serial Connector The following diagram displays the pin diagram of the serial connector of the bottom panel of the Mobile Base. Pin #
Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Internal Jumper to Pin 6 TXD RXD DSR GND DTR CTS RTS 5 VOLT OUT Note: Signals referenced are for a DTE device. The Mobile Base connector is straight to the printed circuit board (PCB). The ninth pin sends 500mA at 5V power out. This can power a peripheral device, such as a mobile printer, as long as that peripheral device can accept 500mA at 5V. 14 - 8 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Configuring the Terminal for ActiveSync Communications 1. On the terminal, tap Start > ActiveSync > Tools > Options. ActiveSync opens displaying the PC tab. 2. In the Use this PC drop-down list, select the name of the host PC. 3. Select Sync with this PC during manual sync to indicate that the terminal syncs with the selected host PC when synchronization is run from the terminal. 4. Tap Options. 5. Under When cradled, select Enable PC sync using this connection, and select 115200 Default from the drop-down list. 115200 baud is recommended for RS-232 communication. 6. Tap OK. 7. Place the Dolphin in the Mobile Base. The Dolphin attempts to start an ActiveSync connection with the desktop computer automatically. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 14 - 9 14 - 10 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 15 Dolphin 7900 ChargeBase Overview The Dolphin ChargeBase is a four-slot charging cradle that can power four Dolphin terminals, and charge their main batteries in less than four hours. Charging The Dolphin ChargeBase completes a full charge of the main battery pack in less than four hours. The ChargeBase also provides power to the intelligent battery charging system in all Dolphin terminals that senses when a full charge has been achieved and switches to a trickle charge to maintain the full charge. As battery packs charge, the charging circuitry follows the two-step charging process (CC-CV) that is recommended for Li-Ion batteries. The process monitors changes in temperature, current, and voltage. Convenient Storage Intelligent battery charging makes the Dolphin ChargeBase a safe and convenient storage receptacle for your Dolphin terminal. Capacity The ChargeBase can hold up to four Dolphin 7900 terminals. Each charging slot charges each terminal independently of the other slots. Use only Dolphin 7900 series peripherals, power cables, and power adapters. Use of peripherals, cables, or power adapters not sold/manufactured by HHP will void the warranty and may damage the terminal. Use only the Li-ion battery packs provided by HHP. The use of any battery pack not sold/manufactured by HHP in a Dolphin terminal will void your warranty and may result in damage to the Dolphin terminal or battery.
Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 15 - 1 Dolphin ChargeBase Parts and Functions Front Panel Terminal Wells Dock LED Charge LED Terminal Wells The ChargeBase contains four terminals wells. Each well
Holds and charges the main battery pack of one Dolphin terminal.
Contains the companion to the industrial-grade, 17-pin connector on the bottom panel of Dolphin terminals.
Has two LEDs on the front: the Dock LED and the Charge LED. Dock LED Each terminal well displays a Dock LED on the front that lights solid green when a terminal is properly seated, which means that the terminal and the base are connected. Charge LEDs Each terminal well displays a Charge LED on the front that lights green to indicate charging. For details, see Charging Terminals in the ChargeBase on page 15-5. Back Panel Power Supply Connector Power Supply Connector This connector receives input from the power adapter. Plug the power connector cable from the power adapter into this connector. Note: There is no ON/OFF switch on the back panel of the ChargeBase. The power switch is on the power adapter. 15 - 2 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Power Supply The ChargeBase includes a power supply that contains a power adapter to ensure the proper voltage. The power adapter is plugged into standard AC/DC outlets. Power Adapter Power Connector Cable ON/OFF Switch Power Cord ON Position Supplying Power to the ChargeBase Using a non-HHP power adapter voids your warranty and could result in serious damage to the circuitry of the Dolphin ChargeBase.
1. Be sure the power switch on the power adapter is in the OFF position. 2. Plug the power cord into the power adapter. 3. Plug the power connector cable into the power connector on the back panel of the ChargeBase. 4. Plug the power cord into a standard wall outlet. 5. On the power adapter, turn the power switch to the ON position. The LEDs illuminate as the ChargeBase powers up. 6. The ChargeBase is ready to begin charging terminals. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 15 - 3 Inserting and Removing Terminals Inserting 1. Hold the terminal with the bottom panel perpendicular to the base. 2. Slide the terminal into the well until the Dock LED lights solid green. 3. Charging begins immediately. Removing To remove a terminal, grasp it firmly in your hand and lift it up and out of the terminal well. The LEDs for the terminal well turns off. 15 - 4 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Charging Terminals in the ChargeBase The Dolphin ChargeBase charges the main battery of each terminal in less than four hours. The ChargeBase uses the intelligent battery charging system incorporated into all Dolphin terminals that prevents overcharging. This means that Dolphin terminals may be stored in the ChargeBase indefinitely without damage to the terminals, battery packs, or the ChargeBase. 1. Power the ChargeBase; see Supplying Power to the ChargeBase on page 15-3. 2. Insert a terminal into a terminal well; see Inserting and Removing Terminals on page 15-4. 3. The Charge LED lights green to indicate that the terminal is powered and charging. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 15 - 5 Mounting the ChargeBase The Dolphin ChargeBase should be placed on a dry, stable surface. To easily adapt the ChargeBase to your environment, it can be mounted on a flat, horizontal surface such as a desktop or workbench, or a flat, vertical surface such as a wall. When choosing a location, always bear in mind that
The mounting location must allow users easy access to the power connector.
The ChargeBase should be oriented so that users can easily read the labels. Bottom Panel The bottom panel of the Dolphin 7900 ChargeBase offers two mounting options: insert a DIN Rail in the available slot for desk mounting or secure two mounting brackets with the available screw slots. Rubber Feet DIN Rail Slot Screw Slots Using the DIN Rail All Dolphin charging/communication cradles have a DIN rail (7.5 X 35 mm) slot on the bottom panel to enable secure mounting. 1. Slide the DIN Rail into the DIN Rail slot on the bottom panel. 15 - 6 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 2. Turn the ChargeBase and DIN Rail right side up. 3. Secure the DIN Rail to a stable, flat horizontal surface. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 15 - 7 Using the Mounting Brackets A wall mount kit can be purchased separately. It contains two mounting brackets to secure both ends of the ChargeBase. Use the screws and the mounting brackets to mount the ChargeBase to a wall or other vertical surface. Each mounting bracket contains an open slot in the back to accommodate the connector cables. The bottom panel of the ChargeBase contains rubber feet that hold it steady on a flat surface. Those rubber feet need to be removed prior to applying the mounting brackets to the bottom panel. Pliers are recommended.
1. Secure the screws into the four screw slots on the bottom panel. Insert the heads into the round end and slide towards the narrow end until the screw is secure. 2. Attach the bottom panel to the two mounting brackets. Screws in slots Open Slot for Connector Cables Mounting Brackets Nuts and Bolts 15 - 8 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 3. Using the nuts and bolts, secure the mounting brackets to the bottom panel. 4. Secure the mounting brackets to an appropriate horizontal surface. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 15 - 9 15 - 10 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 16 Dolphin 7900 QuadCharger Overview The Dolphin QuadCharger is a four-slot charging station that can charge a Li-ion battery in less than four hours. The fourth slot features a battery analyzer that completely resets and re-calibrates a battery and displays its resulting capacity. Compatibility The QuadCharger is compatible with the Li-ion batteries that power the Dolphin 7900 series of mobile computing devices. Charging Process Each charging slot works independently of the other three. As battery packs charge, the charging circuitry follows the two-step charging process (CC-CV) that is recommended for Li-Ion batteries. The process monitors changes in temperature, current, and voltage. The charger also resets and calibrates battery pack data to accurately show battery status on the Dolphin display. Use only Dolphin 7900 series peripherals, power cables, and power adapters. Use of peripherals, cables, or power adapters not sold/manufactured by HHP will void the warranty and may damage the terminal. Use only the Li-ion battery packs provided by HHP. The use of any battery pack not sold/manufactured by HHP in a Dolphin terminal will void your warranty and may result in damage to the Dolphin terminal or battery.
Dolphin QuadCharger Parts and Functions Front Panel Status LEDs Battery Capacity Indicator LEDs 1 2 3 O 4 SLOT 4 BATTERY CAPACITY 100%
0%
ANALYZE CHARGE/ANALYZE Analyze Button Charging Slots Charge/
Charging Slots The QuadCharger contains four charging slots. Each slot holds one battery. When a battery is placed in a slot, it immediately begins charging. Charge/Analyze Slot This is the fourth slot and the only one that can be used to analyze a battery. When a battery is placed in this slot, it begins charging just as it does in the other three slots. However, if you press the ANALYZE button, it runs the battery in this slot through the complete Analyze cycle. For more information, see Using the Battery Analyzer on page 16-4. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 16 - 1 Battery Capacity Indicator LEDs These LEDs give a readout of the remaining battery capacity after it has run through a complete analyze cycle. For more information, see Battery Capacity Indicator LEDs on page 16-2. Analyze Button Press this button to start a battery analyze cycle. For more information, see Using the Battery Analyzer on page 16-4. Status LEDs A status LED is located above each of the four battery slots. The color of the LED indicates the charge status of the batteries in its slot. Status LED color This color indicates that the battery in the slot Green Orange Red Has completed its charge cycle and is ready for use. Is being charged at a maximum charge rate. Encountered an error during the most recent charge cycle. Rear Panel CHARGE/ANALYZE O 0%
ALYZE 0%
LOT 4 TTERY PACITY 4 3 2 1 Status LED Power Switch Power Supply Connector S w c Power Switch Toggle the power switch to turn the QuadCharger on and off. Power Supply Connector Use this connector to attach the power supply to the QuadCharger. The universal power supply accepts input voltages between 90-265 volts. 16 - 2 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Supplying Power to the QuadCharger The QuadCharger must be connected to a power source via the HHP power adapter cable so that voltage is adjusted appropriately. 1. Locate the AC power adapter cable and plug it into the power source. 2. Connect the power cable to the power adapter. 3. Connect the power cable to the supply connector on the back of the QuadCharger. 4. Press the power switch to the ON position. The power LED illuminates green, and the charger performs a self-diagnostic test that lasts approximately five seconds. Inserting and Removing Battery Packs Inserting To insert a battery pack, place the end of the battery without the locking tab into the bottom of the charging pocket and snap the battery into place with a hinging motion. The Status LED for that particular slot illuminates orange when the battery has been properly inserted. Removing To remove a battery pack, push the locking tab down and pull the battery out from the charging slot with a hinging motion. Storing Batteries Recommendations To maintain top performance from batteries, follow these storage guidelines:
Avoid storing batteries outside of the specified temperature range of -4 to 104 F (-20 to 40C) or in extremely high humidity.
For prolonged storage, do not keep batteries stored in a charger that is connected to a power source. Charging Batteries in the QuadCharger For best results, battery packs should be at room temperature before recharging them; temperature has a marked effect on charging. The recommended temperature range is 50 to 95 F (10 to 35 C). Complete these steps:
1. Set up the QuadCharger. 2. Supply the QuadCharger with power and turn the power switch on. 3. Insert batteries into the appropriate slots. The Status LED for each slot turns orange to indicate that the battery has begun a charge cycle. 4. When the Status LED turns green, the battery in the slot has completed charging. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 16 - 3 Using the Battery Analyzer Location The battery analyzer is located in the fourth slot of the ChargeBase. Only batteries in this slot can be analyzed. Analyze Cycle The Analyze cycle is initiated when a battery is placed in the Charge/Analyze slot and the ANALYZE button is pressed. In an Analyze cycle, batteries are completely discharged, then recharged to capacity, as well as completely reset and re-calibrated. The length of time it takes for a battery to complete the Analyze cycle varies depends on initial state of the batterys charge. Minimum time is 8 hours, maximum time is 12 hours. Battery Capacity Indicator LEDs The Battery Capacity Indicator LEDs are located along the right side of the Charge/Analyze slot. These LEDs display the capacity of the battery at the end of the Analyze cycle. Battery capacity is displayed as a percentage of measured capacity/rated capacity. Each LED equates to 10% battery capacity. Purpose Using the Charge/Analyze slot helps you monitor the charge capacity of Li-ion batteries over time. The LEDs in this slot provides a readout of the batterys capacity after a complete discharge and full charge. They tell you the maximum charge level the battery can hold. Status LED The Charge/Analyze slot also contains a standard status LED in the upper, left corner of the slot. When this slot is used for regular charging, this LED operates in the usual manner; see Status LEDs on page 16-2. When this slot is being used to analyze a battery, the status LED functions as follows:
Status LED color Indicates that the battery in the slot Solid Green Has completed the Analyze cycle. Flashing Orange Is being analyzed. Solid Red Encountered an error during the Analyze cycle. To Analyze a Battery Complete these steps:
1. Insert the battery into the Charge/Analyze slot (the fourth). 2. Press the ANALYZE button. The Status LED flashes orange to indicate that the analyzing cycle has begun. 3. Upon completion of the Analyze cycle, the Status LED lights solid green, and the Battery Capacity Indicator LEDs display the batterys capacity. The Dolphin QuadCharger is accumulating battery pack information during the entire Analyze cycle. Do NOT remove the battery until the cycle has been completed.
16 - 4 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Mounting the QuadCharger The Dolphin QuadCharger should be on a dry, stable surface. To easily adapt the QuadCharger to your environment, it can be mounted on a flat, horizontal surface such as a desktop or workbench, or a flat, vertical surface such as a wall. When choosing a location, always bear in mind that
the mounting location must allow users easy access to power switch and power connector.
the QuadCharger should be oriented so that users can easily insert and remove battery packs and read the labels, especially for the Battery Analyzer. Using the DIN Rail All Dolphin charging/communication cradles have a DIN Rail (7.5 X 35 mm) slot on the bottom panel to enable secure mounting. To mount the QuadCharger, you slide the DIN Rail into the slot on the bottom panel. Then, using the appropriate nuts and bolts, secure the DIN rail to the desk or wall. Desk Mounting The following graphic displays how to mount the QuadCharger to a desk:
Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 16 - 5 Wall Mounting The following graphic displays how mount a QuadCharger to a wall:
Troubleshooting If you encounter problems with your Dolphin QuadCharger, refer to chart below for possible solutions. If problems persist, please contact HHP Technical Support. Problem Issue The Status LED does not come on when I insert a battery pack into the Dolphin QuadCharger The Status LED lights red during charging. The Status LED lights red and stays on without a battery in the charging slot. Check the power connections on the Dolphin QuadCharger; make sure the POWER switch is ON and the battery pack is properly seated. Try to charge the battery in one of the other charging slots. If the red Status LED comes on again, then the problem is associated with the battery pack. If the red status stays with the charging slot, the problem is associated with the charging circuity. An error occurred during the self-diagnostic test for that particular charging pocket. Call HHP Product Service and request an RMA. For additional warranty and return information, see Warranty, Service, and Support on page 17-1. 16 - 6 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 17 Warranty, Service, and Support Limited Warranty Hand Held Products, Inc., d/b/a HHP (HHP) warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and to conform to HHPs published specifications applicable to the products purchased at the time of shipment. This warranty does not cover any HHP product which is (i) improperly installed or used; (ii) damaged by accident or negligence, including failure to follow the proper maintenance, service, and cleaning schedule; or (iii) damaged as a result of (A) modification or alteration by the purchaser or other party, (B) excessive voltage or current supplied to or drawn from the interface connections, (C) static electricity or electro-static discharge, (D) operation under conditions beyond the specified operating parameters, or (E) repair or service of the product by anyone other than HHP or its authorized representatives. This warranty shall extend from the time of shipment for the duration published by HHP for the product at the time of purchase
(Warranty Period). Any defective product must be returned (at purchasers expense) during the Warranty Period to HHPs factory or authorized service center for inspection. No product will be accepted by HHP without a Return Materials Authorization, which may be obtained by contacting HHP. In the event that the product is returned to HHP or its authorized service center within the Warranty Period and HHP determines to its satisfaction that the product is defective due to defects in materials or workmanship, HHP, at its sole option, will either repair or replace the product without charge, except for return shipping to HHP. EXCEPT AS MAY BE OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER COVENANTS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. HHPS RESPONSIBILITY AND PURCHASERS EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL HHP BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL ANY LIABILITY OF HHP ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PRODUCT SOLD HEREUNDER (WHETHER SUCH LIABILITY ARISES FROM A CLAIM BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, OR OTHERWISE) EXCEED THE ACTUAL AMOUNT PAID TO HHP FOR THE PRODUCT. THESE LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT EVEN WHEN HHP MAY HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH INJURIES, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES. SOME STATES, PROVINCES, OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. All provisions of this Limited Warranty are separate and severable, which means that if any provision is held invalid and unenforceable, such determination shall not affect the validity of enforceability of the other provisions hereof. The limited duration of the warranty for the Dolphin 7900 terminal is as described below:
Terminals with an integrated imager are covered by a two-year limited warranty.
Touch screens are covered by a one-year limited warranty.
The limited duration of the warranty for the Dolphin HomeBase, Mobile Base, Mobile Charger, and QuadCharger is one year.
The limited duration of the warranty for batteries is one year. Use of any battery not sold/manufactured by HHP may damage the terminal and/or the battery and will void the warranty. Batteries returned to HHP in a reduced state may or may not be replaced under this warranty. Battery life will be greatly increased when following the battery instructions in this users guide.
Use of any peripheral with the Dolphin terminal not manufactured/sold by HHP will void the warranty. This includes but is not limited to: cables, power supplies, cradles, and docking stations.
Use only power adapters approved for use by HHP. Failure to do so may result in improper operation or damage to the unit and will void the warranty. Hand Held Products, Inc. extends these warranties only to the first end-users of the products. These warranties are non-
transferable. How to Extend Your Warranty HHP offers a variety of service plans on our hardware products. These agreements offer continued coverage for your equipment after the initial warranty expires. For more information, contact your HHP sales representative, customer account representative, the Product Service Marketing Manager, or your Authorized Reseller. Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 17 - 1 Return Information Should your unit or any of the peripherals prove to be defective within the stated warranty period from the date of purchase, return the product, as described in the Repair Maintenance Authorization (RMA) procedures below, and we will, at our option, repair or replace the product, to whatever extent HHP deems necessary to restore the product to proper operating condition, without any charge to you. You must obtain an RMA number to receive service from any of HHPs repair facilities. Failure to obtain an RMA number before shipping your product to this repair facility can delay the processing of your repair request. Please contact the Product Service facility (numbers listed below) nearest you to receive an RMA number. If you purchased the product from an Authorized HHP Reseller, contact the Reseller with the unit's serial number. Your Reseller will contact HHP, on your behalf, to arrange for the unit to be serviced. Calling for an RMA Number If you purchased the product directly from HHP, or have been instructed by your Reseller to contact HHP directly, call the Product Service Department in your area to request an RMA number. You can also access product service and repair online at: www.hhp.com/hhp/service/contactservice.tpl. Requirements When calling for service at any of our repair facilities, please be prepared to give the following information:
Product type and serial number
Brief description of problem
Dated proof-of-purchase If your equipment is still covered under the initial end-user's product warranty, please notify the Product Services Representative when you call. Service and Repair Locations. North America/Canada HHP Corporate Offices Telephone: (800) 782-4263, option 3 Fax: (704) 566-6015 E-mail: ProductService@hhp.com Latin America HHP Latin America Telephone: +1 239-263-7600 Fax: +1 239-263-9689 E-mail: LASupport@hhp.com Asia Pacific HHP Asia/Pacific Telephone: +852-2511-3050 Fax: +852-2511-3557 E-mail: chuie@hhp.com Europe, Middle East, and Africa
(EMEA) HHP Europe Telephone:+ 31 (0) 40 29 01 633 Fax: + 31 (0) 40 2901631 E-mail: EuroService@hhp.com Brazil HHP Brazil Telephone: +55 (21) 2494-7060 Fax: +55 (21) 2494-5033 E-mail: suporte@hhp.com.br Japan HHP Japan Telephone: +813 5842 6325 Fax: +813 5842 6335 E-mail: KobayashiT@hhp.com Shipping Please make note of the RMA number (if required) and the product's serial number before shipping. If you must return your unit, place the product in its original packaging with a copy of your original invoice (this helps avoid possible service delays) and ship the product prepaid to the appropriate address below. For your protection, we recommend you insure any equipment being sent to HHP. Write the RMA number on the mailing label under the address!
Repair After repair or replacement of the equipment, HHP will ship the product, at our cost, to your location. Non-warranty repairs will be returned, at the customer's expense, unless otherwise requested. Units currently under a service agreement will be shipped per the service agreement. 17 - 2 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) Technical Assistance If you have a question or problem with your unit, you can obtain technical assistance from HHPs Application Support department. North America/Canada:
Telephone:
Fax number:
E-mail:
(800) 782-4263, Option 4 (8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST)
(315) 685-4960 support@HHP.com Europe, Middle East, and Africa:
Telephone European Ofc: +31 (0) 40 29 01 600 U.K. Ofc:
E-mail:
+44 1925 240055 euro_support@HHP.com Asia:
Telephone:
E-mail:
+81-3-5770-6312 asia_support@HHP.com Latin America:
Telephone:
E-mail:
(239) 263-7600 la_support@HHP.com Assistance Online You can also access technical assistance online at: www.hhp.com/hhp/service/contacttech.tpl. 17 - 3 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) 17 - 4 Dolphin 7900 Mobile Computer Users Guide - Prelim. Draft Rev (a) HHP, Inc. 700 Visions Drive P.O. Box 208 Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153-0208 7900-UG Rev (a)
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Honeywell International Inc
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0022970339
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9680 Old Bailes Rd
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United States
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g******@ict,cetecom.de
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A4: UNII devices & low power transmitters using spread spectrum techniques
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HD5
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7900L00
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M****** R****
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1 | Title |
Product Compliance
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315 5********
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315 5********
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m******@honeywell.com
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1 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
1 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | No | ||||
if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant. | ||||||
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1 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Equipment Class | DTS - Digital Transmission System | ||||
1 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | Hand held PC with WLAN | ||||
1 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | Modular Equipment Type | Does not apply | ||||
1 | Purpose / Application is for | Original Equipment | ||||
1 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Grant Comments | Power Output listed is conducted. The antenna and transmitter in this device must be installed by the manufacturer as shown in the filing. The antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna(s) or transmitter. The SAR data in this filing are applicable to demonstrate compliance for the final product. End-users and installers must be provided with transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. The highest reported body worn SAR value is 0.139 W/kg. | ||||
1 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
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