User Manual
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The 8500 Industrial Portable Data Terminal is a robust, versatile, high performance 
terminal. It is specifically designed for all-day, everyday use as well as for data-intensive 
applications in harsh environments. 
This line of product comes with built-in Bluetooth wireless technology and allows for 
optional 802.11b/g modules, enabling all the time, anywhere applications and seamless real 
time sharing of performance. The terminal is bundled with powerful and rich features to 
ensure success in timely processing of information, even in rigorous industrial 
environments, and thus, makes an ideal choice for a wireless solution in either increasing 
business flexibility or answering the demanding needs of heavy-duty terminals. Being 
programmable, this handy terminal can run custom applications or terminal emulation 
applications. 
This manual serves to guide you through how to install, configure, and operate the terminal. 
The Care & Maintenance section is specifically prepared for those who are in charge of 
taking care of the terminal. 
We recommend you to keep one copy of the manual at hand for quick reference or 
maintenance purposes. To avoid any improper disposal or operation, please read the manual 
thoroughly before use. 
Thank you for choosing the CipherLab products! 
In This Chapter 
Typographical Conventions............................................... 2 
Revision History................................................................ 2 
Preface 










