■ Components and Functions ................... 57 ■ Input Method........................................ 815 ■ Preparation .......................................... 916 Operator’s Guide ■ Step 1 Charging ................................... 916 ■ Step 2 Attaching the Stylus ................ 1421 ■ Step 3 Turning ON the Power ............ 1522 ■ Scanning Barcodes ........................... 1725 ■ Turning ON/OFF the Backlight .............. 27 ■ Changing the Default Settings ...........
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Be sure to observe all these safety precautions. Strict observance of these warning and caution indications are a MUST for preventing accidents which could result in bodily injury and substantial property damage. Make sure you fully understand all definitions of these terms and related symbols given below, before you proceed on to the text itself. Alerts you to those conditions which could cause serious bodily injury or death if the instructions are not followed correctly.
Handling the battery cartridge Never disassemble or heat the rechargeable battery cartridge, nor put it into fire or water; doing so could cause battery-rupture or leakage of battery fluid, resulting in a fire or bodily injury. Do not carry or store the battery cartridge together with metallic ballpoint pens, necklaces, coins, hairpins, etc. Doing so could short-circuit the terminal pins, causing the batteries to rupture or the battery fluid to leak, resulting in a fire or bodily injury.
FCC Regulations: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Handling the rechargeable cartridge Never charge a wet or damp rechargeable battery cartridge. Doing so could cause the batteries to break, generate heat, rupture or burn. Handling the BHT If smoke, abnormal odors or noises come from the BHT, immediately turn off the power, pull out the battery cartridge, and contact your nearest dealer. Failure to do so could cause smoke or fire.
• In environments where static electricity can build into significant charges (e.g., if you wipe off the plastic plate with a dry cloth), do not operate the BHT. Doing so will result in malfunction or machine failure. • Touch (tap) the LCD only with the stylus that comes with the BHT. Using the tip of a pen or any pointed object will result in a damaged or broken LCD.
Declaration of Conformity (For European Union) Hereby, DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED, declares that this BHT-710BB-CE, is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Introduction Usage Precautions If the BHT is left with the battery cartridge discharged or with no battery cartridge loaded, or if the battery cartridge is replaced incorrectly, data stored in the BHT may be lost. By performing a full reset (refer to “Resetting and Full Resetting”), all data stored in the RAM will be lost. It is therefore recommended that important data be either saved to the “FLASH” folder or backed up at the computer.
Usage environment restrictions ● Do not use the BHT where it may be exposed to fire, high temperatures, or direct sunlight. (Failure to observe this may result in damage, overheating, explosion, or fire.) * When the BHT is stored in a high-temperature, high-humidity environment of 50 to 60 C, leave to sit in a location at room temperature and normal humidity for at least 1 day prior to use. Failure to observe this may cause a scanning failure or damage the BHT.
Introduction Product Contents Check Ensure you have all of the following items prior to use. Contact your dealer in the event that any items are missing or damaged. Handy terminal (BHT-710BB-CE) Operator’s Guide (this manual) User’s Manual (for BT-700L/700LL) Stylus Charger (lithium-ion battery): Option BT-700L BT-700LL Soft case for charger or Refer to page ii for details of related manuals such as the User’s Manual.
Ensure to turn OFF the BHT before cleaning. ● BHT terminal, charger terminal dirt Periodically wipe any dirt from the BHT or battery terminals with a cotton swab and so on. ● Housing dirt Wipe any dirt from the housing with a dry, soft cloth. If excessively dirty, wipe with a soft cloth that has been soaked in soapy water (always use neutral detergent) and wrung out thoroughly. Never use substances such as benzene or alcohol, as this may cause the housing to be marred or paint to peel off.
Introduction Components and Functions 27-Keypad Charge LED Illuminates in red during charging and turns green upon completion of charging. Indicator LED Illuminates in blue when the BHT has successfully read a bar code. Receiver Touch screen display (LCD) Displays the characters and graphic patterns. Data may be entered by tapping the screen directly with the stylus.
Power key 27-Keypad TAB key M1 magic key Trigger switch Trigger switch M2 magic key M3 magic key SCAN key Cursor keys Function keys ESC(Escape) key BS (Backspace) key SF (Shift) key ENT (Enter) key FN (Function mode) key SP (Space) key AL (Alphabetical mode) key Numerical keys Function keys M1, M2, M3 magic keys Trigger switch Used to select functions. * Function key functions are assigned at user programs.
Introduction Components and Functions Scan key Press to scan barcodes. (This key performs the same function as a full-press of the trigger switch.) Cursor keys Used to move the cursor and select menus. Numerical keys Used to enter data. Tab key Used to enter a tab character. Enter key Press to finalize entered data or execute operations. Backspace key Moves back one character. Space key Enters a space Alphabetical mode key Switches to alphabet entry mode.
Screen Display Depending on user settings and so on, the Windows desktop in the screens in this Operator’s Guide may differ a little from that in the actual BHT screen. Note: The tasktray may also be a little different from that in the actual screens. Indicates the current battery power level. (See page 41.) Indicates the wireless connection status. : The BHT is connected to a wireless network. : The BHT is not connected to a wireless network.
Introduction Components and Functions Displays when in alphabet entry mode. (The entry mode can be changed by pressing the ALP key.) Pressing a numerical key when in alphabet entry mode displays the letter assigned to that key in this ALP window. Tap this icon while an application is running to display the desktop. Tap again to return the original application execution screen. Used to display/hide the software keyboard. : Tap this icon to display the software keyboard.
Using the Stylus The BHT liquid crystal display (LCD) is a touch screen. Buttons, menus and so displayed on the screen can be selected using the stylus provided. Always perform touch screen adjustments before operating the touch screen. (See page 23.) Touch Screen Operation Select the LCD touch screen buttons and menus and so on using the stylus provided. Action Description Tap This involves tapping the touch screen once. This function is the equivalent of a “click” with a mouse on a computer.
Preparation Step 1 Charging (Page 16) First charge the battery. Step 2 Attaching the Stylus (Page 21) Attach the stylus to prevent it from being lost. Step 3 Turning ON the Power (Page 22) Preparation complete. is now Step 1 Charging The BHT battery is not charged when purchased and must therefore be charged prior to use. The following chargers can be used with the BHT.
Step 1 Charging Charging with the communication unit (CU-733, CU-714) or battery charger (CH-751) Preparation * The battery cartridge shown in the drawing is the BT-700L. 1 Disconnect the hand belt. 2 Insert the battery cartridge cover (1) tabs into the BHT and load the cartridge in the direction shown by the arrow (2). 3 Slide the battery cartridge cover release buttons (1)/(2) in the direction shown by the arrows and return the hand belt (3) to its original position.
Step 1 Charging 5 Place the BHT on the charger. Red LED ON After placing the BHT on the charger when using the BHT for the first time or when left unused for long periods of time, do not remove from the charger for approximately 3 hours (standard rechargeable battery cartridge) or 6 hours (large-capacity rechargeable battery cartridge). The LED illuminates in red and charging begins. Note: The BHT is equipped with a back-up battery used to back-up the internal memory and calender clock.
Step 1 Charging Charging with the battery charger (CH-704) * The battery cartridge shown in the drawing is the BT-700LL. Check the battery cartridge terminals and insert the cartridge. 2 Connect the power cable to the CH-704 and connect the plug to a commercial AC power source (100 V AC). Preparation 1 The LED will turn red when charging is commenced. 3 The red LED flashes slowly (1 second ON, 1 second OFF) when charging is complete.
Step 1 Charging 5 6 Disconnect the hand belt. Insert the battery cartridge cover (1) tabs into the BHT and load the cartridge in the direction shown by the arrow (2). Slide the battery cartridge cover release buttons (1)/(2) in the direction shown by the arrows and return the hand belt (3) to its original position. Note: The BHT is equipped with a back-up battery used to back-up the internal memory and calender clock.
Step 2 Attaching the Stylus Attach the stylus to prevent it from being lost. Stylus Attachment Preparation Attach the stylus as shown below.
Step 2 Attaching the Stylus Holding the BHT Preparation Insert your hand into the hand belt and hold the BHT as shown below. Step 3 Turning ON the Power It is necessary to perform touch screen calibration and set the date and time when turning ON the BHT power for the first time. Press the power key to turn ON the BHT power. The calibration screen should then display. If the calibration screen does not display, first perform a “full reset”.
Step 3 Turning ON the Power 2 Tap the “+” that displays at the calibration screen in the center with the stylus for approximately 1 second. Next touch the center of the “+” each time it moves. (The “+” mark moves from the center of the screen to the upper left, lower left, lower right and upper right, making a total of 5 positions.) Preparation Point The power cannot be turned OFF by pressing the power key during touch screen calibration. Press the power key when calibration is complete.
Step 3 Turning ON the Power Turning the Power OFF Use one of the following three methods to turn OFF the BHT power. (1) Normal power OFF: Press the power key. (2) Turning the power OFF after registry back-up: Hold down the SF key and press the power key. (1) Normal power OFF Press the power key. The BHT power turns OFF after the message right displays. Point Do not remove the battery cartridge while the message on the right is displayed.
Scanning Barcodes Follow the procedure below to scan barcodes. Procedure 1 Turn the BHT power ON. 2 Bring the barcode reading window to a barcode to be scanned, and press the trigger switch. 3 The BHT turns on the illumination LED to scan the barcode. Using the BHT Power key When the BHT has read the barcode successfully, the indicator LED will illuminate in blue. Barcodes can be read also by pressing the Scan key.
Scanning Barcodes When Unable to Successfully Read Barcodes Cause Countermeasure Change the BHT scanning angle and try again. When the illumination LED is focused on the printed surface of the barcode from directly above, there are times when scanning is unsuccessful due to specular reflection. Specular reflection Move the BHT slowly toward or away from the barcode and try again. Barcodes can be read at a maximum distance of 62 cm from the BHT reading window.
Turning ON/OFF the Backlight 27-Keypad To turn the backlight ON or OFF, hold down the SF key and press the M3 magic key. Backlight OFF or dim (backlight function disabled) Hold down the SF key and press the M3 magic key. Using the BHT M3 magic key Backlight ON Hold down the SF key and press the M3 magic key. If no key is pressed for 3 seconds.* Press any key (except for the simultaneous depression of the M3 magic key and SF key) or tap the touch screen.
Changing the Default Settings The beeper volume, switching between the beeper and vibrator, touch-screen calibration and backlight settings can be changed at the System Menu or Control Panel. Item Details (1) Beeper volume, beeper/vibrator switching Used to adjust beeper/vibrator. (2) Touch screen Used to calibrate the touch screen.
Changing the Default Settings 3 4 Double-tap the “Beeper/Vibration” icon at the "Device Settings" menu that displays. Tap the “Volume” tabbed page at the “Beeper/Vibration” menu to display the screen on the right. Using the BHT At this screen, use the “Beeper:” spin box to set the beeper volume. The volume can be set between 0 and 5. The greater the value, the higher the volume. 5 Tap the “Rumble Device” tabbed page at the “Beeper/Vibration” menu to display the screen on the right.
Changing the Default Settings (2) Touch Screen Double-tap the “Control Panel” icon at the "Device Settings" menu. 2 Scroll down and double-tap the “Stylus” icon. 3 The “Stylus Properties” screen displays.
Changing the Default Settings 4 5 Tap the “Calibration” tabbed page. Tab the [Recalibrate] button to display the screen on the right. Using the BHT Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. (See page 23.) (3) Backlight 1 Double-tap the “Control Panel”.
Changing the Default Settings The “Backlight” screen displays. Tap the “General” tabbed page at the “Backlight” menu to display the screen on the right. Backlight (*1) Set whether to turn ON the backlight when keys are pressed or the screen tapped. Enable: Backlight turns ON. Disable: Backlight does not turn ON.
Changing the Default Settings 3 Tap the “LCD/Keypad” tabbed page at the “Backlight” menu to display the screen on the right. LCD Backlight ON Level Select the brightness from one of the following four levels. (Dark) Off Low Bright Mid Bright High Bright (Bright) Using the BHT Power Save Level Change the settings for turning OFF the backlight after no keys have been pressed or the screen tapped for a specified period of time. Dim: Dim (Backlight remains ON faintly.) OFF: Backlight turns OFF.
Transmitting Data Data gathered by the BHT-710BB-CE can be transmitted to the host computer by connector communication, infrared communication, Bluetooth® communication. Infrared communication is used to transmit data to and from BHT-710BB-CE units. The data transmission method and BHT-710BB-CE setting method will differ depending on the system used, and therefore the system administrator should be contacted for details of operation. Refer to the User’s Manual for details of each communication method.
Transmitting Data (1) Connector Communication Connector communication can be performed by selecting either an RS-232C connection or USB connection depending on the host computer interface. Connect the host computer and BHT with a dedicated interface cable and perform data communication. Dedicated interface cable Using the BHT Requests Do not use a cable other than the dedicated interface cable. Avoid inserting the connector at an angle or pulling the cable strongly.
Transmitting Data (2) Infrared Communication ■ When performing data communication between BHT-710BB-CE units Requests Ensure that the light path between the BHT-710BB-CE and any target stations is not obstructed. Perform communication within the effective infrared emission range (15 cm). Do not operate remote control units for televisions and so forth in the vicinity of infrared communication. This may result in comunication failure.
Transmitting Data (3) Bluetooth® Communication This interface permits wireless communications with other Bluetooth® -enabled devices. ® Bluetooth communication ® Bluetooth -enabled devices Using the BHT Request Pointing the BHT in the direction of the other device sometimes improves communications over the link.
Battery Power Level Indicator The battery power level can be checked at the icon that displays in the tasktray. The battery power displays in three levels. The battery power level indicator is a guideline to notify the operator to charge the battery promptly when discharged. : Sufficient battery power remains. : The battery power is partially depleted. Charge promptly. : The battery power is almost fully depleted and should be charged immediately.
Replacing the Battery Cartridge Battery Cartridge Service Life The battery cartridge is a consumable part and should be replaced after being charged approximately 300 times. The performance of the battery cartridge’s lithium-ion battery will deteriorate gradually with repeated charging, even during normal use. When the battery operation time becomes shorter even after charging for the specified length of time, replace the battery with a new one.
Replacing the Battery Cartridge 3 Insert the tabs on the cover for the new battery cartridge (1) into the BHT and load the cartridge in the direction shown by the arrow (2). (See “Step 1 Charging” on page 16.) Point Insert the new battery cartridge within 3 minutes of removal to avoid data loss. 4 Slide the battery cartridge cover release buttons (1)/(2) in the direction shown by the arrows and return the hand belt (3) to its original position.
Replacing the Battery Cartridge If the Screen Below Displays Following Replacement… Display Handling When the BHT power is turned ON after a long period of no use, it may be necessary to recalibrate the touch screen and reset the date and time. If this message displays, calibrate the touch screen and set the date and time. (See page 23.) Reboot the BHT if this message displays. Contact the system Charging administrator if this error persists.
Using the BHT after Long Periods Data stored in the BHT may be lost and the calendar clock may stop if the BHT is left unused for long periods of time. Take appropriate measures in accordance with the procedure below. Can the power turned ON? be No Insert a fully charged battery cartridge. * This is used as a memory back-up power source and therefore should not be removed from the BHT for at least 2 days.
Resetting and Full Resetting Reset Reset the BHT in the following cases. The BHT makes no response to entry from the touch screen or keys. Programs in the BHT malfunction for some unknown reason. Reset Method With the BHT power ON, press the reset button at the rear of the BHT with the stylus provided. Stylus Point Data stored in the memory will not be lost even after resetting. However, any data currently being edited will be lost.
Resetting and Full Resetting Full Reset Perform a full reset if the problem persists even after resetting. Full Reset Method 1 With the BHT power OFF, hold down the reset button at the rear of the BHT with the stylus and press the power key. Then release the reset button and power key and press the power key again to fully reset the BHT. Point All data stored in the RAM will be lost when performing a full reset.
Troubleshooting Guide Problem The BHT power does not turn ON. Ensure that the battery cartridge has been properly inserted into the BHT. (See page 17.) Check the battery power level (see page 41) and charge if necessary. Wipe any dirt from the battery cartridge and BHT terminals. (See page 6.) If the power still does not turn ON after taking the above measures, there is a possibility that the BHT may be broken. Notify the system administrator. Problem Unable to charge the BHT.
Troubleshooting Guide Problem Unable to read barcodes. It may not be possible to read barcodes at the following times. Refer to page 26 and take appropriate measures. The barcode surface is dirty or curved. The barcode reading window is dirty. The scanning distance from the barcode is unsuitable. The BHT is unable to read barcodes due to specular reflection. Scanning is performed in a place where the direct sunlight or ambient lighting is too bright, or in a place that is too dark.
Troubleshooting Guide BHT Response Cause Countermeasure The beeper sounds 5 times (each beep lasts for 0.1 seconds) and then the power turns OFF. Depending on the battery consumption status, the beeper may not sound 5 times. The battery voltage has dropped to a level that prevents BHT operation when turning the BHT ON, OFF or while running a program (System mode or application). Replace or charge the battery cartridge.