Dolphin® 9700 Mobile Computerswith Windows Mobile® 6.5User’s Guide
1 - 2LED Safety StatementThe LED output on this device has been tested in accordance with IEC60825-1 LED safety and certified to be a Class 1 LED devi
10 - 48. The device appears in the list on the main window. 9. After the passcodes have been accepted on both sides, you have a trusted (“paired”) con
10 - 5Types of Devices and ServicesWhen you tap Add new device on the Devices tab, the Bluetooth radio scans for discoverable Bluetooth devices in ran
10 - 6Connecting to Bluetooth Printers1. Make sure the Bluetooth printer is in range and set to be discoverable by other Bluetooth devices.2. Look up
10 - 7Transferring Files 1. Tap Start > File Explorer.2. Navigate to the file you want to transfer.3. Tap and hold on the file and select Beam File
10 - 8Making the Terminal DiscoverableBy default, the Dolphin terminal is not discoverable, which means that the terminal will not be found by other B
11 - 1 11Working with GPSOverviewThe Dolphin 9700 terminal contains an integrated GPS module that allows location tracking of workers and vehicles, pr
11 - 2COM7COM Port 7 can be set to the following baud rates: • 4 8 0 0• 9600 (This is the default baud rate and recommended for optima
12 - 1 12Dolphin 9700 HomeBase DeviceOverviewAs the hub of your Dolphin system, the Dolphin 9700 HomeBase charging and communication cradle supports b
12 - 2Parts and FunctionsFront Panel Terminal Well Place the terminal in this well to communicate with a host device, power the terminal, and charge t
12 - 3COMM LEDThis is the communication LED. It indicates the status of data transfer between the Dolphin terminal and the host device. The color of t
1 - 3R&TTE Compliance Statement—802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth, and/or GSMDolphin RF terminals are in conformity with all essential requirements of the R&
12 - 4USB PortThis USB Port is full-speed and 2.0 compliant. Using a USB cable, you can connect the base to a peripheral device, such as a workstation
12 - 5Charging the Main BatteryThe base powers the terminal and fully charges its main battery pack in 4 hours. The base contains an intelligent batte
12 - 6CommunicationUSBDolphin terminals support USB communications out of the box.The base also supports USB communications via the USB port located o
12 - 7Communicating with the Dolphin TerminalTo initiate communications between the Dolphin terminal and peripheral, complete these steps:1. Insert th
12 - 8RS232 Pin ConfigurationNote: This base cannot be daisy-chained.MountingSet the base on a dry, stable surface, such as a desktop or workbench nea
12 - 9Desk MountingThe DIN rail slot (7.5 X 35 mm) may be mounted on the bottom to allow for secure desk attachment of the unit if desired. Slide th
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13 - 1 13Dolphin 9700 Mobile Base DeviceOverviewThis charging and communication cradle is designed specifically for in-premise and in-transit data col
13 - 2Front PanelFastener for the Stylus Tether Stylus tethers can be purchased separately to help prevent accidental loss when the stylus is not stor
13 - 3Bottom PanelThe power supply and RS232 connectors are located on the bottom of the unit.Power Supply ConnectorAttach the power cable that came w
1 - 4Canadian ComplianceThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
13 - 4Powering the Dolphin TerminalWhen seated in a base that is connected to the appropriate power source, the Dolphin terminal receives the power to
13 - 5MountingThe adjustable mounting bracket holds the terminal securely in place and gives the user a variety of options for mounting the base. When
13 - 6BracketsBracketThe bracket contains the turnscrew and two slots. Ball joints are inserted into each slot and secured with the turnscrew.Turnscre
13 - 7Establishing CommunicationThe RS232 interface allows the terminal to communicate to a workstation, modem, or any standard RS232 device using a s
13 - 8RS232 Pin Configuration Refer to this table if you want to make your own cables. To do so, you must determine if your host RS232 device is:•
14 - 1 14Dolphin 9700 ChargeBase DeviceOverviewThis 4-slot charging cradle that can power 4 Dolphin terminals, and charge their main batteries in 4 ho
14 - 2Parts and FunctionsFront Panel Terminal WellsThe base contains four terminal wells. Each well has its own dedicated Docking LED and Charging LED
14 - 3Power SupplyThe base includes a power supply that contains a power adapter to ensure the proper voltage. The power adapter is plugged into stand
14 - 4Charging TerminalsThe main battery of each terminal charges in 4 hours. The intelligent battery charging system incorporated into all Dolphin te
14 - 53. Secure the DIN Rail to a stable, flat horizontal surface.
2 - 1 2Getting StartedOut of the BoxVerify that the carton contains the following items: • Dolphin 9700 mobile computer (the terminal)•
15 - 1 15Dolphin 9700 QuadCharger DeviceOverviewThis 4-slot charging station provides intelligent battery management for the Li-ion battery packs used
15 - 2Parts and FunctionsTop Panel Charging SlotsThere are 4 charging slots. Each slot holds one Li-ion battery and charges it independently of the ot
15 - 3Supplying PowerThe charger must be connected to a power source via the Honeywell power adapter cable so that voltage is adjusted appropriately.1
15 - 4Recommendations for Storing BatteriesTo maintain top performance from batteries, follow these storage guidelines:• Avoid storing batte
15 - 5TroubleshootingIf you encounter problems with your QuadCharger device, refer to chart below for possible solutions. If problems persist, please
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16 - 1 16Customer SupportProduct Service and RepairHoneywell International Inc. provides service for all its products through service centers througho
16 - 2For ongoing and future product quality improvement initiatives, the 9700 comes equipped with an embedded device lifetime counter function. Honey
16 - 3Limited WarrantyHoneywell International Inc. ("HII") warrants its products and optional accessories to be free from defects in materia
2 - 2Step 2. Charge the Main and Backup BatteriesThe power supply for Dolphin terminals consists of two types of battery power: the main battery pack
16 - 4How to Extend Your WarrantyHoneywell International Inc. offers a variety of service plans on our hardware products. These agreements offer conti
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2 - 3Step 4. Set the Time Zone, Time, and DateOn the Today screen, tap the line that displays the time and date.The Clock Settings screen appears.Tap
2 - 4Navigation Bar The Navigation bar, located at the top of the screen, displays the active program and current time. It also provides access to the
2 - 5Battery has a high chargeBattery has a medium chargeBattery has a low chargeBattery has a very low charge and requires chargingTerminal is runnin
2 - 6Command BarThe Command bar is located at the bottom of application windows. Pop-Up MenusWith pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an action for
2 - 7Selecting ProgramsTo see the programs loaded on your terminal, tap Start to access the Start Menu. To open a program, tap once on the program
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2 - 8You can move files in File Explorer by tapping and holding on the item you want to move, and then tap-ping Cut or Copy on popup menu. Navigate to
3 - 1 3Hardware OverviewStandard Configurations for the 9700WLAN, WPAN, WWAN with GPS & Camera• Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professio
3 - 2• Two keyboard options: 45-Key Qwerty or 31-Key Numeric• 7.4V Li-ion rechargeable battery pack • Adaptus Imagin
3 - 3Accessories for the 9700Each of the following items is sold separately to enhance your terminal’s capabilities.Note: When using accessories where
3 - 4Front Panel: 9700For a description of each callout, see Front Panel Features for the 9700 on page 3-5.Power KeyTouch Panel DisplayNavigation Keys
3 - 5Front Panel Features for the 9700Blue Modifier KeySee Using the Modifier Keys on page 6-3.Front SpeakerThe front speaker is the receiver for hand
3 - 6Back Panel: 9700 For a description of each callout, see Back Panel Features for the 9700 on page 3-7. Image/Scan Engine Window Rear SpeakerIrDA
3 - 7Back Panel Features for the 9700Battery DoorThe battery door secures the Li-ion battery pack in the terminal’s battery well. For more information
3 - 8Stylus SlotThe stylus is used to operate the touch panel. The back panel of the terminal features a storage slot to hold the stylus when not in u
3 - 9Installing a Memory Card1. Press the Power key to put the terminal in Suspend Mode.2. Release the hand strap near the base of the terminal.3. R
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3 - 10Bottom Panel: 9700Note: Signals referenced are for a DTE device.I/O ConnectorThe I/O connector powers the terminal, charges the main battery, an
3 - 11Using the Touch Panel Honeywell defines proper use of the terminal touch panel as using a screen protector and proper stylus. Screen protectors
3 - 12Healthcare HousingSome configurations of the 9700 terminal are available with an external plastic housing that is designed to resist the effects
3 - 13BatteriesThere are two types of battery power: the main battery pack installed in the back panel and the backup battery located inside the termi
3 - 14• If you observe that the Honeywell battery supplied is physically damaged, please send it to Honeywell International Inc. or an
3 - 15The default values for these entries are as follows:MedState=25%This sets the Low Battery point to 25%. When the battery hits the percentage cha
3 - 16Resetting the TerminalThere are two types of system resets: a soft and a hard reset.Soft Reset (Warm Boot)A soft reset re-boots the device witho
4 - 1 4Using the Scan Image EngineOverviewThe Dolphin terminal houses a compact image engine that instantly reads popular 1D and 2D bar codes and supp
4 - 2Laser SpecificationsThe maximum power outputs for each diode are as follows:• Illumination LED: 194.0 uW• Aimer laser (530
4 - 3DecodingThe terminal supports two types of image decoding for use in various bar code reading and imaging applications: full-area imaging and Adv
ivResetting the Terminal ... 3-16Soft Reset (Warm
4 - 4Aiming Options The aiming beams are smaller when the terminal is held closer to the code and larger when it is farther from the code. Symbologies
4 - 5Capturing ImagesThe image-capture process is an intuitive, split-second operation for experienced users. By following the basic guidelines, new u
4 - 6Enabling the AimerIf your Dolphin terminal is configured with the 5300 imager, you can enable the aiming pattern for imaging in the Imaging Demo.
5 - 1 5Using the Color CameraOverviewAll Dolphin terminals are equipped with a color camera with 2.0-Megapixels Resolution, Automated Camera Control (
5 - 2OptionsTap Options > Camera.The Camera Options menu appears. There are five tabs of configurable options accessible from the Camera Options m
5 - 3MenuTap Menu on the Command Bar to adjust the camera settings, switch to video mode, and access additional camera options.OptionsTap Menu > Op
6 - 1 6Using the KeyboardsAvailable KeyboardsThere are two keyboard options in the 9700 series:All Keyboards Contain the Following:• Backlit fo
6 - 2Using the Function KeysName Key FunctionBacklightNumeric KeyboardTurns the keyboard backlight on and off. & QWERTY KeyboardBackspace Moves t
6 - 3Using the Modifier Keys Using the Navigation KeysLocated in the center of each keyboard for easy access with either hand, the navigation keys nav
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6 - 431-Key Numeric Keyboard31-Key Keyboard CombinationsKey Normal Shift Blue Shift-Blue Blue-Lock Red Power Off/OnScan Scan Scan Flashlight Off/OnFla
6 - 5End End (phone call)End (phone call)End (phone call)End (phone call)End (phone call)End (phone call)Backlight Toggles Keyboard Backlight On/OffES
6 - 645-Key QWERTY Keyboard45-Key Keyboard CombinationsKey Normal Shift Blue Blue-Lock RedPower Off/OnScan Scan Scan Flashlight Off/OnScan ScanLeft S
6 - 7ESC Escape Escape Backlight Escape EscapeSHIFT ShiftA a A @@F11B b B ##F24C c C 88F22D d D 55F13E e E 22F3F f F 66F14G g G ;;F15H h H ::F16I i I
6 - 8Blue Blue BluePeriod . (period) > 0 0 . (period)Comma , (comma) < _ (underscore) _ (underscore) F27Red RedKey Normal Shift Blue Blue-Lock R
7 - 1 7System SettingsOverviewCustomized settings are available on the Start menu. Tap Start > Settings and the settings screen opens. Icon Descri
7 - 2Clock & AlarmsThe Clock & Alarms settings can be accessed from the Today screen or the Settings Menu.1. On the Today screen, tap the line
7 - 3Personal MenuTo access the Personal Menu, go to Start > Settings > Personal. The screen opens displaying the Personal Menu.Note: Personal s
7 - 4ButtonsThe Buttons setting programs certain keyboard buttons to launch applications or execute commands. Enable HotKeysDefault Buttons setting as
7 - 5Additional FunctionsThe Assign a program list also contains the following commands: Input The Input settings enables you to customize input from
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7 - 6Using File ExplorerIf you do not see the program listed, you can either use File Explorer to move the program or ActiveSync on the workstation to
7 - 7Using ActiveSync on the WorkstationHere, you are performing the same basic process as on the terminal, except that you are using the Explore util
7 - 8AboutThe About system setting displays specific information about the terminal. It contains three tabs:Version Tab Displays the information about
7 - 9BacklightThe Backlight system setting enables you to customize backlight functionality for the display. The backlight for the color display is us
7 - 10CertificatesCertificates shows you the certificates that are recognized by the operating system.EncryptionEncryption gives you the option of enc
7 - 11External GPSExternal GPS determines which port a third-party GPS software application can use to access the GPS receiver. Note: You need the ins
7 - 12MemoryThe Memory system setting displays capacity and usage statistics for both RAM (volatile) and IPSM/Storage Card (non-volatile) memory. Acce
7 - 13RILThe RIL Information screen displays useful statistics for the radio.To verify whether or not the GSM radio is enabled, check the Dolphin Wire
7 - 14PowerPower system settings contains two tabs: Battery and Advanced. Note: You can also set automatic turn-off times for the terminal to conserve
7 - 151. 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
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7 - 16ScreenThe Screen system setting contains three tabs: General, Clear Type, and Text Size.General TabOrientationThe General Tab enables you to set
7 - 17Task ManagerThe Task Manager provides information about applications and processes running on your mobile computer. You can use the Task Manager
8 - 1 8CommunicationConnections MenuThe Connections system setting provides access to the terminal’s various wireless communication options. Note:
8 - 2Using the IrDA PortUsing the IrDA port, you can send and receive data between the terminal and other devices equipped with infrared. This can inc
8 - 35. When the IrDA port finds the aligned IrDA port, it immediately starts sending the selected file. The selected device reads “Sending.”6. When t
8 - 4Connections ManagerMicrosoft’s Connections Manager sets up multiple network connections to Internet Service Providers (ISPs) via external modem.D
8 - 5To complete the setup screens, obtain the network parameters from your system administrator.Modify an Existing ConnectionManage Existing Connecti
8 - 6Dolphin Wireless Manager WindowTap Start > Settings > Connections > Dolphin Wireless Manager .Enabling the Radios1. Tap Start > Sett
8 - 7Accessing Radio Configuration UtilitiesEach of the three radios has its own configuration utilities that you can access through the Menu.There ar
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8 - 8ActiveSync CommunicationTo synchronize data between the terminal and the workstation, ActiveSync 4.5 or higher must be installed and configured f
8 - 9Setting Up the Host WorkstationVerify that ActiveSync is configured to use the appropriate communication type by clicking File > Connection Se
8 - 10Installing Additional SoftwareIn addition to the default programs installed on your terminal when it is first booted up, you can install any pro
8 - 11• If you want the program to be part of the Autoinstall that occurs after every hard reset, place the program file in the Autoinstall fo
8 - 12COM7 GPS: COM Port for the GPS receiverCOM8 USB Serial: Virtual USB Serial port for ActiveSyncCOM9 Bluetooth BTHATCI serverCOM Port Description
9 - 1 Overview The Dolphin 9700 terminal can be configured with an integrated, embedded GSM/UMTS/GPRS/EDGE penta-band radio module for WWAN communicat
9 - 2Voice and Data CommunicationDolphin terminals with integrated GSM/HSDPA/UMTS/GPRS/EDGE radios are optimized for the following two-way voice and d
9 - 3Installing a SIM Card1. Press the Power key to put the terminal in Suspend Mode.2. Release the hand strap near the base of the terminal.3. Remo
9 - 4Enabling the GSM RadioBy default, the GSM radio is not enabled after a hard reset. Verify the status of the radio in the Dolphin Wireless Manager
9 - 5Volume ControlAccessing the Dialer WindowWhen the GSM radio is active, tap Start > Phone . The Phone dialer opens.DialingOnce the dialer wind
1 - 1 1Agency InformationDolphin 9700 mobile computers meet or exceed the requirements of all applicable standards organizations for safe operation. H
9 - 6Sending CallsAfter the number is dialed, tap Talk or press the green Send key .Note: The icon indicates that the phone is in use. Ending Cal
9 - 7Setup OptionsTap Menu > Options.The Phone Settings tab windows appear.Phone Tab Services Tab Network TabEstablish or change a PIN on the Phone
9 - 8Data CommunicationYou set up data communication via the Connections Manager. The carrier on the SIM card is the ISP.System Requirements•
9 - 94. Enter the Access point name. Tap Next.5. Enter the username and password from the account. Tap Finish.6. On the Connections window, tap Manag
9 - 107. Tap and hold on the connection. Select Connect on the popup menu.8. The network icon in the navigation bar indicates the GSM radio is attempt
9 - 11Manual Network SelectionYou can select Automatic or Manual network selection. The Phone defaults to Automatic network selection.1. When an activ
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10 - 1 10Working with the Bluetooth RadioEnabling the Bluetooth RadioYou enable the Bluetooth radio in the Dolphin Wireless Manager (see page 8-5). 1.
10 - 2Connecting to Other Bluetooth DevicesYou need to perform a device discovery and then select a discovered device and connect to it. Pairing happe
10 - 34. You are prompted to enter a passcode. If the device has a specific passcode, enter it in the Passcode field and tap Next. If the device does
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