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
®
and Spectrum24
®
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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interferencereceived,including interference that may cause
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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.
BATTERY CHARGE
TERMINAL CHARGE
COMM

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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.

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Using the Cradle
The Cradle (CRD 4100-1010) is an optional device which can be
used for charging and serial communications with the terminal.
Charging the Battery Using the Cradle
1. Connect the AC Adapter plug (p/n 50-14000-013 for
220VAC, p/n 50-14000-014 for 110VAC) into the cradle
and the adapter into the electrical outlet.
2. Firmly seat the terminal in the cradle. The battery pack is
fully recharged in 1.5 hours, provided the appropriate
software has been installed.
The spare battery pack can be recharged by inserting it in the
spare battery charging slot on the cradle (See “Charging the
Battery Pack”).
BATTERY CHARGE
TERMINAL CHARGE
COMM

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Serial Communications Using the Cradle
To perform serial communications using the cradle, do the
following:
1. Connect the AC Adapter plug (p/n 50-14000-13 or
50-14000-14) into the cradle and the adapter into the
electrical outlet.
2. Connect the cradle to the host computer, printer, or
modem, using a suitable cable. See the System
Administrator for the appropriate cable.
3. Place the terminal into the cradle, and perform the
communication steps as determined by your application
software.
Modem
Printer
P.C.

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Powering On the Terminal
Onceyour battery pack is fullycharged,or you’ve pluggedyour
terminal into an electrical outlet, you are ready to power the
terminal on. To power on the terminal, press the PWR button,
located on the top left-hand side of the terminal, opposite the
radio antenna.
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Communicating with the Host
Wireless communication can be performed through the
Spectrum One
®
PCMCIA Type II radio card installed into the
PPT 4110 or the Spectrum24
®
PCMCIA Type II radio card
installed into the PPT 4140. The terminal can also perform
communications with a host computer directly through an RS-
232 cable.
RS-232 Communications
To connect the terminal to the host for communications through
an RS-232 cable:
1. Connect the subminiature connector on the cable
(p/n 25-12059-01) to the port on the bottom of the
terminal.
2. Plug the DE9 connector into the host’s serial
communications port. If the host computer has a 25-pin
serial connector, then an adapter cable may be required.
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Serial Port

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Radio Communications
Subject to local country availability, wireless communication is
performed via the Spectrum One
®
or Spectrum24
®
PCMCIA
Type II radio cards. Ensure that the System Administrator has
properly installed the PCMCIAradio card into the PCMCIA
socket of the PPT 4110 (Spectrum One
®
) or PPT4140
(Spectrum24
®
).
To perform wireless communications:
1. Gently pull the radio antenna up.
2. Perform communications as determined by your
application software.

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Using the Pen
The PPT 41xx comes with a pen (p/n 50-12000-031), which,
depending upon the application running on your terminal, can
be used to select items on the screen, as a mouse is used, or to
write characters directly on the screen, which can be used in an
application performing character recognition.
Using the Pen to Select an Item
1. Remove the pen from the back of the terminal by pressing
on the “dotted” area of the pen, and sliding it out of the
pen slot.

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2. Gently apply pressure to the screen to select an item.
Using the Pen to Perform Handwriting
1. Remove the pen from the back of the terminal by pressing
on the “dotted” area of the pen, and sliding it out of the
pen slot.
2. Gently apply pressure to the screen and write normally.

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Replacing the Pen
To replace the pen in its slot, slide the pen into the pen slot on
the back of the terminal, making sure that it snaps into place for
security.
Note: If you lose your pen, either use your finger, or a non-
metallic, non-abrasive type plastic pointer to select items
ortowrite on the screen.Do NOT use anything which will
scratch or mark the screen. See your PPT 41xx
Product Reference Guide (p/n 70-11997-xx) for
information on ordering a new pen.

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Using the Scanner
The PPT 41xx has an application-driven integrated laser bar
code scanner, which allows for right- or left-handed scanning.
The Scan/Decode LED lights red to indicate that the scanner is
on, and green when a successful decode has occurred.
1. Press whichever scanning button on the terminal is more
comfortable for you. Do not press both buttons at the
same time.

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2. Point the laser scanner at the bar code, holding the
terminal at approximately a 30
o
angle. Position the red
beam to cover the entire bar code.
Barcode