Honeywell Dolphin 7900 User Manual

User’s GuideDolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003 Second Edition Software for Pocket PCs

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7 - 28 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide• Enter TCP/IP settings in the TCP/IP tab; server-assigned IP addresses use DHCP.•

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 7 - 292. Select Edit my VPN servers.3. Tap and hold on the server, then select Connect on the popu

7 - 30 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideEstablishing Dialing Rules 1. Tap Start > System > Connections tab > Connections &g

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 7 - 315. Tap OK to confirm. Enter the appropriate information on the next screen.6. Tap Dialing Pa

7 - 32 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideNetwork CardsTo see the network cards installed on the terminal,1. Tap Start > Settings &g

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 8 - 18CommunicationsOverview You can exchange information between your Dolphin terminal and other mo

8 - 2 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideUsing ActiveSyncUsing Microsoft ActiveSync, you can synchronize information in Microsoft Outloo

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 8 - 3Synchronizing from the TerminalActiveSync must be setup on your desktop computer and the first

8 - 4 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideThe Mobile Device folder opens in Windows Explorer. The terminal is now treated as a mass stora

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 8 - 5If you copied the file to the Autoinstall folder, you can either tap on the program inside the

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 1 - 11IntroductionOverviewCongratulations on the purchase of the Dolphin 7900 mobile computer! You h

8 - 6 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideVerify That Beam Settings Are Set to ReceiveThe Beam Settings must be set to receive for the te

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 8 - 7TroubleshootingIf the Beam Settings are not set to receive or you’ve aligned two IrDA ports and

8 - 8 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideUsing an ISPThe communication software for creating an ISP connection is already installed on y

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 9 - 19Wireless LAN Communications with 802.11b OverviewDolphin 7900 terminals are available with an

9 - 2 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide802.11b SettingsYou can access the configuration utility two ways:1. Tap Start > Settings &

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 9 - 3Status Tab802.11b Settings always opens to the Status tab, which displays the current WLAN sett

9 - 4 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideMore InfoTap this button to display detailed TCP/IP information as shown in the following scree

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 9 - 5Config TabThe Config tab provides a list of all APs and peer stations in range. Its configurati

9 - 6 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideAdd Tap this button to add an Active SSID to the Preferred Profiles list. Select and ac

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 9 - 7To Create a New ProfileIn the Preferred Profiles section, tap the New button . A screen opens

1 - 2 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideRequired Safety LabelsDolphin 7900 mobile computers meet or exceed the requirements of all appl

9 - 8 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideAuthentication TabOn the Authentication tab, you configure the WEP encryption key for secure wi

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 9 - 9To Delete a ProfileProfiles may be deleted either from the Preferred List or from the Preferred

9 - 10 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideAbout TabThis window provides Version Number and time of build for Network Driver, Configurati

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 9 - 11Using the Status Icon You access the 801.11b Settings by tapping the Status icon once on the T

9 - 12 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide802.11b Wireless Security SupplementAEGIS Client® offers the most comprehensive IEEE 802.1X su

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 9 - 13The worksheets on the following pages provide space to record the required Client configuratio

9 - 14 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide____ Any trusted CA is acceptable.____ A particular CA is required:________________________4.

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 9 - 15____ A particular CA is required: _______________________9. Are intermediate certificates all

9 - 16 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide____ Yes.10. What is the name of the server?This usually includes the server’s domain, for e

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 9 - 17Main ScreenOn the terminal, open the Client. The main screen opens displaying a list of ports

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 1 - 3Regulatory and Safety Approvals for all Dolphin 7900 Series Terminals The CE Mark on the produc

9 - 18 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideStart/Stop Starts or stops 802.1X authentication. After you finish the initial configuration,

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 9 - 19Event Log The Event Log is a text file that contains status information from the logging funct

9 - 20 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuidePort MenuOn the main screen, tapping on a port opens a popup menu that allows the port to be e

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 9 - 21Client Configuration Area Each user account needs to define the protocol and the credentials u

9 - 22 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideUser TabThe User settings tab defines the protocol and the credentials used to authenticate a

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 9 - 23Use certificateThis is the certificate to be used during authentication. A certificate is requ

9 - 24 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideSystem TabThe System Settings tab controls logging and the port manger timeout period.Field De

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 9 - 25Server TabThe Server identity tab defines the credentials the client uses to authenticate the

9 - 26 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuidePort Settings Area In the Port Settings area, you configure network parameters for each port l

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 9 - 27Wireless Networks TabField DescriptionAvailable Networks SectionThis section displays the net

1 - 4 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideDolphin 7900 Series WLAN (802.11b) or WPAN (Bluetooth) RadioDolphin 7900 RF terminals are desig

9 - 28 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideProtocol TabThe Protocol tab enables you to configure parameters that will apply to all the ne

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 9 - 29 Adding a Wireless Network ConfigurationTo add a wireless network configuration, on the main s

9 - 30 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideWEP Mgmt TabThe WEP Mgmt tab enables you to set WEP parameters for each port.Note: The setting

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 9 - 31WPA Settings TabThe WPA Settings tab enables you to configure WPA settings.LoggingThe event lo

9 - 32 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideIf you wish to start with a blank file, exit from the Client (so the icon no longer appears at

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 9 - 332. Go to Start > Programs > Meetinghouse Certificate Installer. The opening screen is d

9 - 34 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideThe Client is failing authentication even though all my information was entered correctly.1.

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 9 - 35How 802.1X WorksThe network elements in the above graphics are those involved in a typical wir

9 - 36 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideTypical Message Exchange Using TTLS and PEAPThe above graphic shows a typical message flow for

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 9 - 37For example, the following graphic displays the authentication flow for a mobile user who wish

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 1 - 5Dolphin 7900 Series WWAN Radio - GSM MC-45 & MC-46Dolphin 7900 Series RF terminals are desi

9 - 38 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideDifferences Between ProtocolsSecurity Feature MD5 ChallengeTLS TTLS PEAP LEAPClient -side cert

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 10 - 110Wireless PAN Communications with BluetoothOverviewDolphin 7900 terminals are available with

10 - 2 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideAssign COM PortsFollow these steps to view and/or modify the Bluetooth COM ports. If you are n

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 10 - 33. Follow the Bluetooth Device Discovery Wizard to search for Bluetooth devices nearby. When

10 - 4 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide2. Tap and hold your stylus on the Bluetooth device you want to bond with. In the pop-up menu

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 10 - 55. As prompted, make sure the Bluetooth device that you want to bond with is in Bondable mode

10 - 6 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide3. Use the General and Services screens to research device properties. If needed, assign a n

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 10 - 72. In the pop-up menu, choose between Large Icons or Details.Note: In Details view, you can s

10 - 8 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide2. In the pop-up menu, select Turn Transmitter OFF.3. The Bluetooth Card radio transmitter s

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 10 - 9(a) When you tap on Bluetooth ActiveSync, a screen appears that allows you to choose which com

1 - 6 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideFCC Compliance Dolphin mobile computers meet or exceed all applicable standards and have been m

10 - 10 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideNote: You can also start the device search by tapping Find in the Bluetooth Devices screen.(b

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 10 - 11(a) When you tap Bluetooth LAN Access, a screen appears that allows you to choose which AP to

10 - 12 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide(d) Now you are ready to access your LAN for Internet access, files, etc.SCENARIO #3: Your Bl

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 10 - 13• Browse Remote Device• Receive Contact or File• Enable File Sh

10 - 14 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideNote: If the other device is also using the Bluetooth Connection Kit, you can set it up to re

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 10 - 153. Tap and hold your stylus on the contact(s) you would like to send. In the pop-up menu, se

10 - 16 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideNote: If the other device is also using the Bluetooth Connection Kit, you can set it up to re

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 10 - 176. Your mobile computer sends the file.Browse Remote DeviceThe Bluetooth File Explorer lets

10 - 18 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide4. Select the Bluetooth device you wish to browse. If the desired device is not listed, tap

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 10 - 191. Select the file(s) or folder(s) that you wish to transfer. You can select items from only

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 1 - 7RF, Regulatory, and Safety Agency Approvals for 802.11b and Bluetooth RF, Regulatory, and Safet

10 - 20 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide3. In the next screen, enter a name for your new folder. Tap OK.4. The new folder should be

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 10 - 212. Start the connection process by either of two methods:• Tap on the Device men

10 - 22 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideEnable File Sharing1. Tap on the Bluetooth icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Transfer via Blueto

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 10 - 233. Tap and hold your stylus on the contact you wish to dial to. In the pop-up menu, select D

10 - 24 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide1. Tap on the Bluetooth task tray icon. In the pop-up menu, select Get Connected!2. Follow

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 10 - 253. In the next screen, enter the passkey. Tap Reply.4. The mobile phone may then either aut

10 - 26 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideBonding with your phone - This must be completed to establish the Bluetooth connection and in

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 10 - 273. Enter a name for the connection. Remember what you name the connection. In the future, yo

10 - 28 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide• On Bluetooth Link, press SELECT.• Scroll to Devices, then press SELECT.

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 11 - 111Wireless WAN (WWAN) Communications with GSM/GPRS OverviewDolphin 7900 terminals can be confi

1 - 8 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideThe maximum allowable field strength emitted by the Dolphin is 0.3V/m according to Subpart B of

11 - 2 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideSIM CardSIM stands for Subscriber Information Module. A SIM card stores the subscriber's

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 11 - 3Using uPhoneThe uPhone Application Suite contains three programs that function together to pro

11 - 4 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideThe phone is on and registered. To the right of the phone is a bar that indicates signal stren

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 11 - 5Using the DiallerThe Dialler is the is the program that manages your GSM/GPRS cell phone calls

11 - 6 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideMaking a CallTo Enter a NumberYou can:• Enter the numbers manually using the phone k

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 11 - 7Receiving a CallWhen the Dialler screen is open and an incoming call is detected, text is disp

11 - 8 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideConference Call If a conference call is in progress, tap End or the key combination to end c

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 11 - 9When two calls are in progress, tap the phone icon on the Navigation bar. This opens a bubble

11 - 10 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideYou can access the Phonebook manually by opening the Dialler and going to Tools > Phoneboo

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 11 - 11Settings MenuThe Settings menu provides the following options: Speakerphone Toggles speakerph

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 2 - 1Getting StartedOverviewThe Dolphin 7900 terminal comprises one element of an enterprise data co

11 - 12 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideAudio ModesThe back panel of the Dolphin 7900 contains both a speaker and a microphone that y

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 11 - 13Ringtone ConfigurationDifferent ringtones, with individual volume settings, can be set for th

11 - 14 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideCall LogThe Call Log maintains a list of the last 20 calls made or received in each of the fo

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 11 - 15Tools MenuThe Tools menu in the Call Log provides the following options:Select this menu opti

11 - 16 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideSMS ManagerAbbreviated for Short Message Service, SMS enables the transmission of short messa

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 11 - 17InboxThe Inbox folder displays received text messages. Received messages have an envelope ico

11 - 18 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide3. Tap inside the text area. To write a message, you can use the SIP or the terminal keyboar

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 11 - 19Edit MenuThe Edit menu in the command bar provides the same options as the icons at the top o

11 - 20 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideuPhone ConfigurationuPhone Settings enable you to establish the normal operating parameters f

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 11 - 21General TabField DescriptionPhone Number This is the phone number stored on the SIM. It is d

DisclaimerHand Held Products, Inc. (“Hand Held Products”) reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this

2 - 2 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideDolphin 7900 Radio Configuration OptionsStandard ConfigurationsDolphin 7900 WLAN and WPAN (802.

11 - 22 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideNetwork TabThe Network tab provides the ability to choose between Automatic and Manual networ

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 11 - 23Divert TabThe divert tab enables you to select divert options for incoming calls when you are

11 - 24 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideBar TabThe Bar tab sets enables you to block both incoming and outgoing calls.Bar outgoing ca

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 11 - 25Messaging TabThe Messaging tab enables you to adjust the default SMS settings.Other TabThe Ot

11 - 26 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideGPRS SettingsAfter subscribing to a GPRS network and installing your SIM card, you can load t

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 11 - 27To Add a GPRS Setting1. On the GPRS Settings screen, in the Current Profile drop-down list,

11 - 28 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideYou have the option of disconnecting by tapping on the GPRS connection icon in the navigation

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 12 - 112ApplicationsDolphin 7900 terminals ship with the following Microsoft applications installed:

12 - 2 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide3. Using the input panel, enter a description and a location. Tap first to select the field.

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 12 - 3Creating Meeting RequestsYou can use Calendar to set up meetings with users of Outlook or Pock

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 2 - 3Dolphin 7900 Series Peripherals Each of the following items is sold separately to enhance your

12 - 4 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideNote: To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Tools > Options.Creating

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 12 - 5Using the Summary ScreenWhen you tap a contact in the contact list, a summary screen displays

12 - 6 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideTasks Note: To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Tools > Options.Cre

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 12 - 7Note: To quickly create a task with only a subject, tap Entry Bar on the Tools menu. Then, tap

12 - 8 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideCreating a Note1. Tap New.2. Type your note using the SIP or the Dolphin keyboard.MessagingU

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 12 - 9Receiving MessagesWhen you connect to your e-mail server or synchronize with your desktop comp

12 - 10 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideWhen you tap on a message to open it, the following screen appears: Composing Messages1. Tap

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 12 - 11Folder Behavior with a Direct Connection to an E-mail ServerThe behavior of the folders you c

12 - 12 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideYou can use Pocket Internet Explorer to browse Mobile Favorites and channels that have been d

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 12 - 13Note: Unless you mark a Favorite Link as a mobile favorite, only the link downloads to your t

2 - 4 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideDolphin 7900 AccessoriesEach of the following items is sold separately to enhance your Dolphin

12 - 14 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide2. Tap the Favorites button to display your list of favorites . 3. Tap the page you want t

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 12 - 15Using Pocket Word Pocket Word contains a list of the files stored on the terminal. Tap a fi

12 - 16 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideTyping ModeUsing the SIP or Dolphin keypad, enter typed text into the document. To format exi

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 12 - 17Creating an Excel FileTo create a new file, tap Start > Programs > Pocket Excel > Ne

12 - 18 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideWindows Media Player for Pocket PCUse Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) for Pocket PC to p

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 12 - 19Settings allows you to configure several important aspects of WMP.Properties gives a detailed

12 - 20 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide2. Tap Tools > Options > Account tab. 3. In the Accounts tab, enter your Passport or

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 13 - 113Dolphin 7900 HomeBaseOverviewAs the hub of your Dolphin 7900 system, the Dolphin HomeBase ch

13 - 2 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideDolphin 7900 HomeBase Parts and FunctionsFront Panel Terminal Well Place the Dolphin terminal

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 13 - 3If using the USB port Back Panel Auxiliary Battery Well The HomeBase enables you to charge an

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 2 - 5Using the Dolphin 7900 for the First Time1. Unpack the Carton and Verify its Contents, page 2-

13 - 4 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuidePowering the HomeBaseThe terminal requires 9.5 Volts DC input for communications and battery c

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 13 - 5Charging the Main BatteryThe Dolphin HomeBase powers the terminal and fully charges its main b

13 - 6 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide1. Insert the end of the battery without the locking tab into the bottom of the auxiliary wel

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 13 - 73. Select Sync with this PC during manual sync to indicate that the terminal syncs with the s

13 - 8 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideSetting up the Desktop Computer for ActiveSync CommunicationsAfter the USB HomeBase is install

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 13 - 9Note: The HomeBase cannot be daisy-chained.Setting up the Terminal for ActiveSync Communicatio

13 - 10 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideSetting up the Desktop Computer for ActiveSync CommunicationsActiveSync must be installed and

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 13 - 11Desk MountingDolphin charging/communication cradles have a DIN rail (7.5 high X 35 wide mm) s

13 - 12 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide3. Fasten the screws to secure the HomeBase to the mounting bracket.4. Turn the secured Hom

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 14 - 114Dolphin 7900 Mobile BaseOverviewThe Dolphin Mobile Base charging and communication cradle is

2 - 6 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideInstalling the Main Battery PackUse only the Li-ion battery packs provided by Hand Held Product

14 - 2 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideDolphin Mobile Base Hardware OverviewFront PanelLatchYou can use the latch at the top of the s

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 14 - 3COMM LED Indicates the status of data transfer between the host device and the Dolphin termina

14 - 4 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideRS-232 Serial Communications Port Use a standard serial cable to connect to the host device vi

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 14 - 5Back PanelSpring Arm AssemblyThe spring arm assembly holds the terminal securely in place and

14 - 6 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideMounting the Dolphin Mobile BaseThere are three items you use to mount the Dolphin Mobile Base

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 14 - 7To Mount the Dolphin Mobile Base1. Secure the ball joint connector to a stable, mounting surf

14 - 8 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideConfiguring the Terminal for ActiveSync Communications1. On the terminal, tap Start > Acti

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 15 - 115Dolphin 7900 ChargeBaseOverviewThe Dolphin ChargeBase is a four-slot charging cradle that ca

15 - 2 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideDock LEDEach terminal well displays a Dock LED on the front that lights solid green when a ter

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 15 - 32. Plug the power cord into the power adapter.3. Plug the power connector cable into the pow

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 2 - 7Charging with Dolphin PeripheralsWhen the battery is installed in the terminal, you can insert

15 - 4 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideBottom PanelThe bottom panel of the Dolphin ChargeBase offers two mounting options: insert a D

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 15 - 53. Secure the DIN Rail to a stable, flat horizontal surface. Using the Mounting BracketsA wal

15 - 6 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide3. Using the nuts and bolts, secure the mounting brackets to the bottom panel.4. Secure the

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 16 - 116Dolphin 7900 QuadChargerOverviewThe Dolphin QuadCharger is a four-slot charging station that

16 - 2 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideCharge/Analyze SlotThis is the fourth slot and the only one that can be used to analyze a batt

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 16 - 3Supplying Power to the QuadChargerYou must use the power adapter cable from Hand Held Products

16 - 4 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideUsing the Battery Analyzer LocationThe battery analyzer is located in the fourth slot of the C

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 16 - 5Mounting the QuadChargerThe Dolphin QuadCharger should be on a dry, stable surface. To easily

16 - 6 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideWall MountingThe following graphic displays how mount a QuadCharger to a wall: Troubleshooting

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 17 - 117Customer SupportProduct Service and RepairHand Held Products provides service for all its pr

2 - 8 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideStep 5. Align the Screen You are prompted to align the screen by tapping the target five times

17 - 2 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideTechnical AssistanceIf you need assistance installing or troubleshooting, please call your Dis

17 - 3 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideLimited WarrantyHand Held Products, Inc. ("Hand Held Products") warrants its product

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Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 2 - 9Step 7. Set the Time Zone Use the drop-down list to select your time zone, and tap Next. This

2 - 10 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideThe Clock Settings screen appears.Step 10. Verify Operations with DemosFor details, see Using

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 2 - 11Resetting the TerminalThere are two ways to reset the Dolphin terminal: a soft and a hard rese

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide iiiChapter 1 - IntroductionErgonomics...

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Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 3 - 13Hardware OverviewSystem FeaturesProcessorThe Dolphin 7900 terminal is equipped with an Intel X

3 - 2 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideFront Panel FeaturesThis section describes features on the front panel of the Dolphin 7900 term

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 3 - 3Audio JackDolphin 7900 terminals contain a 2.5mm audio jack that supports both speaker (stereo)

3 - 4 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideBack Panel FeaturesThe following graphic describes features on the back panel of the Dolphin 79

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 3 - 5Image Engine WindowDolphin 7900 terminals have an optional image engine that reads and decodes

3 - 6 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideSide Panel FeaturesThe following graphic shows the left, side panel.Programmable Side ButtonPro

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 3 - 74. Using the special tool from Hand Held Products, unscrew both screws.Installing a Mini-SD Ca

3 - 8 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideInstalling a SIM CardNote: The SIM card must be activated by the service provider prior to inst

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 3 - 9Bottom Panel FeaturesMechanical ConnectorThe bottom panel of the Dolphin 7900 features a custom

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3 - 10 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideBattery PowerThe Dolphin 7900 features intelligent battery technology with two types of batter

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 3 - 11Managing Battery PowerData and files saved on the Dolphin terminal may be stored in RAM; there

3 - 12 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideChecking Battery PowerTap Start > Settings > System tab > Power. The Battery tab open

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 3 - 13Dolphin 7900 Technical SpecificationsSystem ArchitectureProcessor:Intel X-Scale PXA255 400MHz

3 - 14 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideStorage Temperature:-22 to 176°F (-30°C to 80°C)Humidity: 95% humidity, non-condensingESD:15 K

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 4 - 14Using the Dolphin 7900 TerminalOverviewThis chapter provides the basic instructions you need t

4 - 2 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideToday ScreenWhen the terminal powers one for the first time, you see the Today screen. You can

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 4 - 3Selecting ProgramsTo see additional programs loaded on your terminal, tap Start > Programs.

4 - 4 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideAdjusting the Backlight The backlight for the color display is user-defined. There are two tabs

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 4 - 5Communication OptionsMechanical ConnectorThe 17-pin, industrial-grade, mechanical connector on

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4 - 6 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideRadio OptionsDolphin 7900 terminals can be configured with a combination of the following radio

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 4 - 7Enabling Radios and Radio CombinationsNote: To successfully enable a radio, both the hardware m

4 - 8 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideUsing the Soft Input Panel (SIP)Use the SIP to enter information in any program on the Dolphin

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 4 - 9Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button and then Block Recognizer and write a letter in th

4 - 10 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideWriting on the ScreenYou can use your stylus to write directly on the screen as you would on p

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 4 - 11For example, selected drawings can be resized, while writing cannot.Status IconsNote: The Noti

4 - 12 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideFinding and Organizing InformationUsing FindThe Find feature helps you quickly locate informat

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 5 - 15Using the Image EngineOverviewThe Dolphin 7900 terminal houses a compact image engine that ins

5 - 2 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideBar Code Symbologies SupportedThe Dolphin 7900 supports the following bar code symbologies: Sym

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 5 - 3Activating the EngineThe Dolphin 7900 offers the following options to activate the engine:•

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5 - 4 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideSample Bar CodesYou can use the following bar codes to verify decoding:Omni-Directional Scannin

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 5 - 5Capturing ImagesThe image-capture process is an intuitive, split-second operation for experienc

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Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 6 - 16Using the KeyboardsOverviewThe Dolphin 7900 Series features two keyboard options: Both keyboar

6 - 2 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideUsing the Navigation KeysLocated in the center of each keyboard for easy access with either han

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 6 - 3Using the Modifier KeysModifier keys are those keys that modify the next key pressed. They are

6 - 4 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide25-Key Numeric KeyboardThe following graphic displays the 25-key numeric keyboard.Alpha ModeThe

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 6 - 5Blue Key CombinationsAlpha Mode - Double-tap the Blue modifier keyFunctions - Press the Blue ke

6 - 6 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideRed + 6 F6Red + 7 F7Red + 8 F8Red + 9 F9Red + 0 F10Red + * #Key Combination Function/Special Ch

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 6 - 736-Key Alpha KeyboardThe following graphic displays the 36-key alpha keyboard.NUM Lock KeyThe 3

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6 - 8 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideBlue Key Combinations Red Key Combinations NUM Key CombinationsPressing the Num key once swit

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 6 - 9Note: You do NOT need to press and hold the NUM key when pressing the next key.Numeric Shift in

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Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 7 - 17SettingsOverviewCustomized settings are available on the Start menu. Go to Start > Settings

7 - 2 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuidePersonal TabTo access the Personal tab, go to Start > Settings. The screen opens displaying

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 7 - 3ButtonsThe Buttons setting enables you to program both keyboard buttons and the side buttons to

7 - 4 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideAvailable ApplicationsThe Assign a program list contains programs installed on the Dolphin term

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 7 - 5Headset ControlThe Headset Control setting enables you to adjust audio settings while using a h

7 - 6 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideAdding a Program to the Start MenuYou can add existing programs you use often, such as File Exp

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 7 - 73. Navigate to the Windows folder and open the Start Menu (My Device > Windows > Start M

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7 - 8 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideSystem TabThe System tab enables you to verify and sometimes alter system parameters. To access

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 7 - 9CertificatesThis system setting is designed to manage certificates for 802.11b networks. Howeve

7 - 10 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideMemoryThe Memory system setting enables you to review and manage both RAM (volatile) and IPSM/

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 7 - 11Storage Card tab This tab displays the current capacity and usage statistics of the selected m

7 - 12 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideRunning Programs tab Displays the software programs currently using Storage memory. Check this

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 7 - 13PowerPower system settings contains three tabs: Battery, Wireless, and Advanced. Tab This tab

7 - 14 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideNote: You can also set automatic turn-off times for the terminal to conserve power. When the d

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 7 - 15The results appear on the screen. To see specific settings or change a specific setting, tap o

7 - 16 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide2. Tap Remove. The following message appears: 3. Tap Yes. Wait while the program is removed.

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 7 - 17ClearType TabThe Dolphin 7900 displays support ClearType font rendering. ClearType is a Micros

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7 - 18 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideThis is the default font size setting. To change the font size, move the slider toward Smalles

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 7 - 19Connections TabThe Connections tab enables you to manage your network connections. Icon Ta

7 - 20 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideCom Port Assignment TableThe Dolphin 7900 terminal ships with the Com ports assigned as follow

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 7 - 21Advanced tab The Advanced tab enables you to configure and manage network parameters and netwo

7 - 22 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide7. Tap Next. The My Connection screen appears. 8. Enter the number that should be dialed whe

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 7 - 23Advanced SettingsTap the Advanced button to open the Advanced settings.General Tab Use the Gen

7 - 24 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s GuideTCP/IP Tab If your ISP does not use a dynamically-assigned address, enter that information int

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 7 - 252. Tap Manage existing connections.3. Tap and hold on the applicable dial-up settings and se

7 - 26 Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide2. Under the My Work Network heading, tap Set up my proxy server.3. Select This network conn

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide 7 - 272. Under the My Work Network heading, tap Add a new VPN server connection.3. Enter the reque