Symbol PPT 41 Series User manual

RS 2200/3200 Series
PPT 41xx
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Introduction
The PPT 41xx is a PC-compatible, hand-held terminal which
incorporates pen input, an integrated bar code laser scanner,
andradiofrequencywirelesstechnologyviaSymbol’sSpectrum
One
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and Spectrum24
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PCMCIA radio cards. The PPT 41xx
runs industry-standard software to further ease application
development and use.
About This Guide
This guide covers the following topics:
•Parts of the PPT 41xx
•Providing Power to the Terminal
•Removing the Battery from the Terminal
•Charging the Battery Pack
•Cleaning the Battery
•Inserting the Battery Into the Terminal
•Using the Cradle
•Powering On the Terminal
•Communicating with the Host
•Using the Pen
•Using the Scanner

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Parts of the PPT 41xx
The following diagram details each part of the PPT 41xx
terminal.
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Parts of the PPT 41xx (cont’d)
1. Scan/Decode LED
2. Scanner Button (right)
3. LCD
4. Serial/Keyboard Port Cover
5. IR (Infrared) Communications Port
6. Scanner Button (left)
7. PWR Button
8. Scanner Window
9. Regulatory Label
10. Antenna
11. Charging Contacts (left)
12. Handstrap Holder
13. Battery Pack Release Switch
14. NiMH Battery Pack
15. Caution Label
16. Handstrap Holder
17. PCMCIA Sockets Cover
18. Pen
19. Battery Pack Contacts
20. Serial/RS-232 Port
21. Keyboard Port
22. Power Jack
23. Charging Contacts (right)
24. Reset Button
25. Pen Slot
26. Handstrap
27. PCMCIA Cards

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Providing Power to the Terminal
Power can be provided to the PPT 41xx through an AC Adapter
plugged into a standard electrical outlet, or through the use of a
rechargeable NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery pack.
Note: If using a rechargeable battery, be sure to fully charge the
battery before powering on the terminal. (See Charging
the Battery Pack for instructions.)
To connect power to the terminal through the AC Adapter:
1. Connect the AC Adapter plug (p/n 50-14000-015 for
220VAC, or p/n 50-14000-016 for 110VAC) into the power
jack on the bottom of the terminal.
2. Plug the adapter into the electrical outlet.

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Removing the Battery from the Terminal
To remove the NiMH battery pack from the terminal:
1. Push the battery pack release switch on the back of the
terminal to release the battery pack as shown:
2. Remove the battery pack by sliding it out of the
compartment.
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Charging the Battery Pack
Prior to using PPT41xx for the first time, the NiMH battery pack
should be completely charged. Check with your System
Administrator to ensure that the battery has been charged.
The NiMH battery pack can be recharged by:
• connecting the AC Adapter (p/n 50-14000-015 or
50-14000-016) to the terminal and plugging it into an
electrical outlet. The terminal’s battery pack will be fully
charged in 14 hours.
• placingtheterminalin the cradle. The battery pack will be
fully charged in 1.5 hours. provided the appropriate
software has been installed.
• removing the battery pack from the back of the terminal
and inserting it into the spare battery charging slot on the
cradle. The battery pack will be fully recharged in 1.5
hours.
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Cleaning the Battery
The battery contacts on the terminal and on the battery should
be cleaned regularly, using a non-residue Isopropyl Alcohol-
based contact cleaner (non-lubricating) on a cotton swab.

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Inserting the Battery Into the Terminal
Slide the battery pack into its compartment as shown, making
sure that the battery pack release switch catches, and holds the
battery pack firmly in place.