Symbol PDT 3200 User manual

RS 2200/3200 Series

PDT 3200

Quick Reference

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1997 SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

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Introduction

Symbol Technologies’ PDT 3200 is a handheld DOS computer.

An integrated laser scanner makes the PDT 3200 a high-

performance portable bar code data collection device. Models

without the laser scanner accept input from most industry-

standard bar code readers. The PDT 3200’s wireless models

provide instant communication of data between the unit and a

host computer or terminal.

About This Guide

This guide provides basic instructions on the operation and care

of the terminal, and covers the following topics:

•Parts of the Terminal (page 2)

•Accessories (page 3)

•Installing and Charging the Batteries (page 4)

•Powering the PDT 3200 On and Off (page 7)

•Adjusting the Display (page 8)

•Using the Keyboard (page 10)

•Using the Integrated Scanner (page 11)

•Setting Up for Communications (page 14)

•Installing and Removing a PCMCIA Card (page 14)

Quick Reference

Parts of the PDT 3200

Laser Warning Label

Scanner Head Screw

Scanner Head Antenna

Good

Read

LED

Scan

LED

Scanner

Window

Power

Key Lamp Key

Keyboard

Left

Scan

Trigger

LCD

PCMCIA

Slot Cover PCMCIA Slot

Serial Port (COM 1)

Handstrap

Battery

Compartment

Batteries

Right

Scan

Trigger Battery

Compartment

Release

Switch

Cover

Left

Scan

Trigger

Regulatory

Label

Accessories

The following accessories are available for use with the PDT

3200 terminal:

•

Cradle

: The CRD 3200 cradle is used to recharge the ter-

minal’s NiCD or NiMH battery pack, and provides a con-

nection for serial communications between the PDT 3200

and the host computer. See the

CRD 3200 Cradle Quick Ref-

erence Guide

, p/n 70-31469-01 for more information.

•

Portable Battery Charge

r: Instead of the cradle, the Por-

table Battery Charger can be used to recharge the termi-

nal’s batteries. Rechargeable batteries which have lost all

power can be recharged in approximately 2 hours.

•

Cables

: Two serial cables are available:

- RJ-45 to DB-9

- DB-25 to DB-9/25 serial cable

•

Battery Packs

: Two battery packs are available:

- NiMH

- NiCd

•

Power Supplies

: Two power supplies are available:

- 110V

- 220V

•

Holster

: The holster allows you to carry the PDT 3200 on

your belt.

•

Softcase

: The softcase protects the PDT 3200 during

transport.

Quick Reference

Installing and Charging the Batteries

The PDT 3200 uses three standard AAalkaline or rechargeable

nickel cadmium (NiCD) or nickel metal-hydride (NiMH)

batteries. The NiCD and NiMH batteries are available in battery

packs, which makes them very easy to replace.

The PDT 3200 also has a built-in lithium backup battery which

temporarily saves data when the main NiCD or NiMH batteries

lose their charge.

When the NiCD or NiMH batteries require charging, a battery

icon appears at the top right-hand corner of the display. The

terminal can also be programmed to emit a series of beeps to

indicate low battery status. When you see the Low Battery icon

or hear the warning beeps, turn off the terminal and recharge or

replace the batteries as soon as possible. The lithium backup

batteries retain the data in memory until the batteries are

replaced.

To replace the batteries:

1. Power the PDT 3200 off.

2. Detach the elastic hand strap from the back of the PDT

3200 by pulling its hook out of the holder near the base.

3. Thebatterycompartmentcoverhasatabonone edge. Use

your thumb to ﬁrmly press the tab toward the top of the

PDT 3200 until the cover is released from the body of the

unit.

4. Pull the end of the plastic ribbon sticking out of the bat-

tery compartment toward the batteries until they pop out.

Quick Reference

5. Lay the plastic ribbon along the bottom of the battery

compartment with the end sticking out of the compart-

ment.

Alkaline Batteries

: Insert the batteries in the positions in-

dicated by the diagram inside the battery compartment.

NiCD or NiMH Battery Pack

: Find the positive(+) and

negative (-) symbols on the battery pack’s label. With the

label facing you, tilt the positive end of the pack into the

upper end of the battery compartment, then ﬁrmly press

the negative end until it is fully inserted into the battery

compartment.

7. Replace the battery compartment cover by sliding it into

place. Be sure the plastic ribbon is tucked underneath the

cover.

8. Replace the hand-strap hook in its holder.

Powering the PDT 3200 On and Off

To power the terminal on and off, press the power key.

POWER

KEY

Quick Reference

Adjusting the Display

The PDT 3200’s display is a backlit liquid crystal display of 21

characters in 8 rows. If you enter more than 21 characters

without a line break, the text in the display scrolls to the left to

make the additional characters visible.

To view long lines of text, you can move the display to the left or

right by half screens. Hold down the FN 1 key, and press the left

or right cursor key ( or ) to move the display to the left or

right. When you release the FN 1 key, the display snaps back to

make the current cursor position visible.

You can also move the display up or down a half screen at a

time. Hold down the FN 1 key, and press the up or down cursor

key ( or ). When you release the FN 1 key, the display snaps

back to make the current cursor position visible.

You can also press and release the FN 1 key before pressing any

cursor keys. You can then move the display several times in any

direction. When ﬁnished, press and release the FN 1 key again

to return to the current cursor position.

Adjusting the Contrast

Whenworkingin dim or bright light, youcanadjustthecontrast

betweenthetextandthebackgroundinthedisplay.PresstheFN

2 key. Then, with the cursor displayed, press the key with the

label “Dark” above it to make the display background darker, or

press the key with the label “Light” above it to make the

background lighter. To see the PDT 3200’s display even better in

dim light, use the backlight.

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