User's Manual

P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s

Host Communications

The PDT 8138 Series terminal can communicate with a host PC either directly through its

communications port using an RS-232 serial cable, the cradle, or wirelessly via Sprint WAN

connection. For more information on setting up and performing wireless communications with

your PDT 8138 terminal, refer to the PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide for Pocket PC

2002.

Using the RS-232 Serial Cable

To connect the RS-232 serial cable for host communication:

1. Connect the RS-232 serial communication cable’s connector to the adapter cable’s

connector.

2. Plug the adapter cable’s subminiature connector into the serial communication port on

the bottom of the terminal.

3. Plug the other end of the RS-232 serial communication cable into the host PC.

4. Begin host communication as specified by your application.

Using the Cradle

To communicate through the cradle:

1. Ensure all connections between the cradle and the host computer are secure. See the

Quick Reference Guide that shipped with your cradle for instructions on setting up the

cradle.

2. Power on the host computer, the cradle, and the terminal.

3. Insert the terminal into the cradle.

4. Begin host communications as specified by your application.

Communicating with Printers

To print from a standard printer:

1. Attach an RS-232 serial cable to the serial port in the bottom of the PDT 8138.

2. Attach the other end of the cable to the serial port on the printer.

3. Run your application’s print function.

To print from an IrDA-compliant printer:

1. Point the IrDA port on the back of the PDT 8138 at the IrDA port on the printer, at a

maximum distance of 39 inches (1 meter).

2. Run the application’s print function.

Note: The PDT 8138 must have software configured to communicate with the printer

you are using.

Maintaining the PDT 8138

To maintain your PDT 8138 in good working order:

• Do not scratch the screen. Use the supplied stylus or plastic tipped pens intended for

use with a touch-sensitive screen. Never use a pen or pencil or other sharp object on

the screen.

• Although your PDT 8138 is water and dust resistant, do not expose it to rain or moisture

for an extended period of time. Treat your PDT 8138 as you would a pocket calculator

or other small electronic instrument.