User's Manual

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Introduction
Motorola congratulates you on your purchase of the Enhanced
PowerPad Handheld Data Terminal! Its unique functionality and
features make this state-of-the-art ruggedized Personal Digital
Assistant (PDA) superior for use in a wide range of applications.
Note that in this manual the Enhanced PowerPad is also referred to
as PowerPad.
This manual covers the basic setup operations and use of the Pow-
erPad terminal. Since your PowerPad applications are designed by
your company or organization, this manual does not cover any of
the software applications resident in your PowerPad. For software
applications description, refer to the specific application manual or
contact your company or organization representative for instruc-
tions.
The PowerPad network communication and power charge is
through a Universal Office Dock (UOD) unit. Note that this man-
ual briefly mentions the UOD. For detailed installation and opera-
tion of the UOD, refer to UOD User Manual,
Motorola P.N. 98-08901C59.
What is the PowerPad Terminal
The PowerPad handheld data terminal is a ruggedized device,
designed for field applications where fast data acquisition is
required.
The PowerPad carries the functionality of a state-of-the-art Per-
sonal Digital Assistant (PDA) that enables portable access to
mobile applications, such as mobile messaging, queries and Com-
puter Aided Dispatch.
It contains a variety of options, including built-in barcode scanner
(for 1D and 2D labels), Bluetooth
®
and General Packet Radio Ser-