Symbol PDT 3200 User manual

RS 2200/3200 Series
PDT 3200
Quick Reference

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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)

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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5. Lay the plastic ribbon along the bottom of the battery
compartment with the end sticking out of the compart-
ment.
6. 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.

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Powering the PDT 3200 On and Off
To power the terminal on and off, press the power key.
POWER
KEY

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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.