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Quick Reference
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing a Symbol Technologies’ PDT 8100 Series
Terminal with Intel XScale
TM
technology! Its unique combination of
features make this product superior for use in a wide range of applications.
These features include:
• Intel XScale application processor technology
• Personal Information Management software
•Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Pocket PC 2002 operating system
• RF communication via Symbol’s Spectrum24
®
Wireless Local Area
Network (WLAN PDT 814x)
• 1-Dimensional scanning capability
• Color TFT LCD display
• 28-key, 37-key, or 47-key keyboard
• “Quick Grip” Trigger Handle Interface
• Touch screen
• Printing support
• IrDA-compliant interface for printing and communications.
About This Guide
This guide describes how to set up and use the terminal. The terms PDT
8100 Series with Intel XScale technology and terminal refer to the batch
and Spectrum24 versions of the terminal. Topics covered include:
• Accessories on page 2
• Parts of the Terminal on page 3
• Getting Started on page 5
• Inserting a Compact Flash Card on page 5
• Removing a Compact Flash Card on page 6
• Installing the Battery on page 7
• Charging the Battery on page 8
• 15-Pin Serial Port Connector on page 9
• Attaching the Trigger Handle (“Quick Grip” compatible terminals
only) on page 9
• Attaching the Handstrap on page 10
• Starting the Terminal on page 10
• Aligning the Screen on page 11
• Initiating a Network Connection on page 11
• Controlling the Backlight on page 11
• Using a Headset on page 12
• Using the Keyboard on page 13