Symbol PDT 8100 Series Technical Document

Supported Equipment Manual
For the 8140 Device Manufactured by Symbol Technologies

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 • Introduction.............................................................................................1-1
Description………………… ..........................................................................................1-1
Pictures……………………………..................................................................................1-2
Setup Requirements…….............................................................................................1-5
Accessories……………….............................................................................................1-5
Synchronization Tools….............................................................................................1-5
Release Notes…………….............................................................................................1-6
Chapter 2 • Terminal Setup........................................................................................2-1
Downloading from the WEB........................................................................................2-1
Running Setup from a Download File ........................................................................2-1
Installation…………………...........................................................................................2-2
Running the Manager…………....................................................................................2-4
Quick Start…………………...........................................................................................2-5
Configuring the Manager....................................................................................2-5
Booting the Terminal ........................................................................................2-12
Configuring the 8140 Terminal for Download...................................................2-13
Starting a Telnet Session .................................................................................2-14
Standard Setup…………….........................................................................................2-14
Setup Using Twin Client Manager....................................................................2-14
Importing Custom Configurations.....................................................................2-20
Terminal Setup Using Twin Client Menus ........................................................2-21
Authorizing PowerNet.......................................................................................2-23
Software Management……........................................................................................2-29
Airloader Auto-Configuration ............................................................................2-29
Mobile Device Manager (MDM) Features.........................................................2-34
Sending Program and Configuration Files to the Terminal...............................2-44
Chapter 3 • Keypad Configuration............................................................................3-1
8140 28-Key Terminal……. ..........................................................................................3-1
Diagrams ............................................................................................................3-1
Table ..................................................................................................................3-4
8140 37-Key Terminal……. ..........................................................................................3-7
Diagrams ............................................................................................................3-7
Table ................................................................................................................3-10
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8140 47-Key Terminal……. ........................................................................................3-13
Diagrams ..........................................................................................................3-13
Table ................................................................................................................3-16
Chapter 4 • Error Message Resolution Guide..........................................................4-1
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Chapter 1 • Introduction
Description
The PDT 8100 is a versatile, large-screen hand-held that delivers the functionality of
Pocket PC or Windows Mobile with tactile, key-based data entry. Multiple keyboard
options, the 28-key numeric keyboard, the 37-key alphanumeric keyboard, and the 47-
key alphanumeric keyboard, are available for maximum data entry efficiency in different
environments. The PDT 8100 is sealed to IP54 standards to meet the needs of many
industrial environments. Communication options include batch, Wireless Local Area
Network (WLAN), and Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) connectivity.
The PDT 8100 features a large easy-to-read 1/4 VGA display, a backlit keyboard, and a
rechargeable extended-use lithium-ion battery. The PDT 8100 Series operates at 206
MHz, and is equipped with 32 MB or 64 MB of RAM and 32 MB of ROM. The user-
accessible CF slot, which can accommodate a flash memory card, offers expansion
possibilities.
To learn more about the PDT 8100 Series, visit www.symbol.com.
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Pictures
28-Key
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Pictures
37-Key
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47-Key
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Setup Requirements
Setup Requirements
Installation of PowerNet Twin Client requires, at a minimum, the following:
• A Pentium-class processor
• 32 MB of RAM
• 10 MB of free hard disk space available
• Microsoft Windows Pocket PC or Windows Mobile operating system
ActiveSync needs to be installed on the PC before downloading files to the terminal.
For instructions, go to www.MSDN.Microsoft.com.
Accessories
Each 8140 terminal requires a 1550 mAH lithium-ion battery (p/n 21-52319-01).
The following optional accessories are available from Symbol.
• DEX Cable (CBL 8100-100-DEX) adds magstripe capabilities.
• Autocharge Cable (VCA 8100-00) connects to the cigarette lighter in a
vehicle to charge the terminal.
• Printer Cables (CBL8100-100-MON1, CBL8100-100-ELT, CBL8100-100-ON2,
CBL8100-100-ZEB, or CBL8100-100-CTC)
• Single-Slot Serial Charging Cradle (CRD 8100-1000S) charges and synchronizes the
PDT 8100 terminal with a desktop computer.
• Four-Slot Ethernet Cradle (CRD 8100-4000E) charges the PDT 8100 and
synchronizes the terminal with a desktop computer.
• Vehicle Cradle (VCD 8100-R000) powers the terminal and charges its battery, and
can be used to communicate with other devices such as printers.
• Magnetic Stripe Reader Attachment (MSR 8100-100) snaps on to the PDT 8100 to
add magstripe capabilities.
• Clip-On Modem Module (MDM 8100-100) allows dial-up connections of the PDT
8100 terminal to a remote host computer, while maintaining the portability of the
terminal.
• Symbol Software Developer’s Kit (SDK) for the PDT 8100 Pocket PC.
• Carrying Case (p/n 11-53814-01)
Synchronization Tools
Pocket PC/Windows Mobile devices require at least version 3.1 of ActiveSync for
desktop synchronization and communication. Active Sync 3.1 is freely downloadable
from the Microsoft web site, at www.microsoft.com/pocketpc/downloads/activesync.asp.
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Release Notes
Version d 11-29-04 GWK: This patch adds support for Pocket PC and WIN Mobile
for the Symbol 8140.
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