Honeywell Dolphin CT40 User manual

Dolphin™ CT40
powered by Android™
Quick Start Guide
CT40-A7-EN-QS Rev B
10/18

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Out of the Box
Make sure that your shipping box contains these items:
• Dolphin CT40 mobile computer
(Model CT40-L0N or CT40-L1N)
• Rechargeable 3.8 VDC Li-ion battery
•HandStrap
• Product documentation
If you ordered accessories for your mobile computer, verify that
they are also included with the order. Be sure to keep the original
packaging in case you need to return the mobile computer for
service.
Note: CT40-L0N models do not include a WWAN radio.
Memory Card Specifications
Honeywell recommends the use of Single Level Cell (SLC)
industrial grade microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards with
Dolphin mobile computers for maximum performance and
durability. Contact a Honeywell sales representative for
additional information on qualified memory card options.

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Mobile Computer Features
Microphone
Power Button
Battery Status/
Notification LED
Speaker
Touch Panel Scan Button
Microphone
Speaker
Scan Status LED
Scan Button
Imager Window
(LED/Laser Aperture)

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Note: Hand strap not shown.
Battery
Camera Lens
and Flash
Battery Latch
SIM
Card Door
microSD
Card Door
Laser Safety
Label Location
I/O Connector
Volume Buttons
Scan Button

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Install a microSD Card
Note: Format the microSD card before initial use.
Note: Always power off the computer before attempting to install or
remove a card.
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Install a microSIM Card
Note: Phone feature is only available on CT40-L1N models.
SIM slot supports use of a UICC card for NFC Secure Element NFC
link encryption on all models.
Note: Always power off the computer before attempting to install or
remove a card.
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Install the Battery
The CT40 mobile computer ships with a Li-ion 3.8 VDC,
15.5 watt-hour battery manufactured for Honeywell
International Inc.
We recommend use of Honeywell Li-ion battery
packs. Use of any non-Honeywell battery may result
in damage not covered by the warranty.
Ensure all components are dry prior to placing the
battery in the computer. Mating wet components
may cause damage not covered by the warranty.
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Install the Hand Strap
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Charge the Mobile Computer
The CT40 mobile computer ships with a partially charged
battery. Charge the battery with a CT40 Series charging device
for a minimum of 4 hours. Using the computer while charging
the battery increases the time required to reach a full charge.
CT40 mobile computers are designed for use with the following
CT40 charging accessories: HomeBase, Ethernet
HomeBase, ChargeBase, NetBase, Quad Battery Charger,
Vehicle Power Adapter, Vehicle Dock, and USB Adapter.
We recommend the use of Honeywell accessories and
power adapters. Use of any non-Honeywell
accessories or power adapters may cause damage not
covered by the warranty.
Ensure all components are dry prior to mating the
computers and batteries with peripheral devices.
Mating wet components may cause damage not
covered by the warranty.

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Turn Power On/Off
The first time you power on the computer, a Welcome screen
appears. You can either scan a configuration bar code or use the
Wizard to manually set up the computer. Once setup is
complete, the Welcome screen no longer appears on startup
and Provisioning mode is automatically turned off (disabled).
To turn the computer on:
•PressandholdthePower button for approximately 3 seconds,
and then release.
To turn the computer off:
1. Press and hold the Power button until the options menu
appears.
2. Touch Power Off.
3. When prompted to shut down the computer, touch OK.
Note: You should always power off the computer before removing the
battery.
Sleep Mode
Sleep mode automatically turns the touch panel display off and
locks the computer to save battery power when the computer is
inactive for a programmed period of time.
1. Press and release the Power button to wake the computer.
2. Drag the toward the top of the display to unlock the
computer.

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Adjust the Display Sleep Time
To adjust the amount of time before the display sleeps after
inactivity:
1. Touch > Settings > Display > Sleep.
2. Select the amount of time before the display goes to sleep.
3. Touch to return to the Home screen.

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About the Home Screen
To learn how to customize the Home screen, see the user guide.
Notification /
Status Bar
Search Bar
Touch to initiate a
voice search or
command.
Home Screen Panel
Touch to access
all apps.
Favorites Tray
Navigation Buttons

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Navigation and Function Buttons
For button locations, see Mobile Computer Features on page 2.
To learn more about how to re-map a button, see the user guide.
Button Description
Back Return to the previous screen.
Home Return to the Home screen.
Recent Apps View and switch between recently
used apps.
Scan Touch the front (on-screen) Scan
button to trigger the scanner.
Volume Press the top of the button to raise
the speaker volume.
Press the bottom of button to
lower the speaker volume.
Scan Press left or right Scan button to
trigger the scanner.

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About Provisioning Mode
After completing the out-of-box set up process, Provisioning
mode is automatically turned off. Scanning a bar code to install
applications, certificates, configuration files, and licenses on
the computer is restricted unless you enable Provisioning mode
in the Settings app. To learn more, see the user guide.
Scan a Bar Code with the Scan Demo
For optimum performance, avoid reflections by scanning the
bar code at a slight angle.
1. Touch > Demos >
Scan Demo.
2. Point the computer at
the bar code.
3. Touch Scan on the
screen or press and
hold any Scan button.
Center the aiming beam
over the bar code.
The decode results appear
on the screen.
Note: In the Scan Demo app, not all bar code symbologies are enabled
by default. If a bar code does not scan, the correct symbology may
not be enabled. To learn how to modify the default app settings,
see the user guide.

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Sync Data
To move files between your CT40 and your computer:
1. Connect the CT40 to your computer using a USB charge/
communication accessory.
2. On the CT40, swipe down from the top of the screen to see
the notifications panel.
3. Select USB charging this device, and then choose either
Transfer files or Transfer photos (PTP).
4. Open the file browser on your computer.
5. Browse to the CT40. You can now copy, delete, and move
files or folders between your computer and CT40 as you
would with any other storage drive (e.g., cut and paste or
drag and drop).
Note: When Provisioning mode is turned off, some folders are hidden
from view in the file browser.

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Restart the Mobile Computer
You may need to restart the mobile computer to correct
conditions where an application stops responding to the system
or the computer seems to be locked up.
1. Press and hold the Power button until the options menu
appears.
2. Select Reboot and then OK.
To restart the computer if the touch panel display is
unresponsive:
•PressandholdthePower button for approximately 8 seconds
until the computer restarts.
Note: To learn about advanced reset options, see the user guide.
Support
To search our knowledge base for a solution or log into the
Technical Support Portal and report a problem, go to
www.hsmcontactsupport.com.
User Documentation
For the user guide and other documentation, go to
www.honeywellaidc.com.

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Limited Warranty
For warranty information, go to www.honeywellaidc.com and
click Get Resources > Product Warranty.
Patents
For patent information, see www.hsmpats.com.
Trademarks
Android is a trademark of Google LLC.
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