User's Manual

P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s
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Problem Cause Solution
Too many files stored
on the terminal.
Delete unused memos and records. You can
save these records on your computer
Memory allocation too
low.
Adjust the memory allocation. Select
Start
, then
Settings, and select the System tab. Tap
Memory and adjust the slider.
A message
appears stating
that your
PDT8138
terminal
memory is full.
Too many applications
installed on the
terminal.
If you have installed additional applications on
your PDT8138, remove them to recover
memory. Select Start, then Settings, and select
the System tab. Tap Remove Programs, select
the unused program and tap
Remove
.
Beamed data
does not
transmit.
PDT8138 terminal too
close together.
Confirm that the PDT8138 terminals are 5”
apart, and there is a clear path between the two
devices.
Insufficient room
lighting.
Adjust the room lighting or move to a different t
location.
When receiving
beamed data an
out of memory
message
appears.
Not enough free
memory available for
receiving data.
Your PDT8138 terminal requires at least twice
the amount of memory available as the data you
are receiving. For example, if you are receiving a
30K application, you must have at least 60K
free.
Scanning application is
not loaded.
Verify that the unit is loaded with a scanning
application. See your System Administrator.
Unreadable bar code. Be sure the symbol is not defaced.
Distance between exit
window and bar code is
incorrect.
Be sure you are within proper scanning range.
Terminal is not
programmed for the bar
code.
If you are expecting a beep on a good decide
and don’t hear one, check that the application is
set ot generate a beep on good decode.
Your PDT8138
terminal does
not accept scan
input.
Battery is low. If the scanner stops emitting a laser beam when
you press the trigger, check your battery level.
When the battery is low, the scanner shuts off
before the terminal notifies you of the low battery
condition.
Note: If the scanner is still not reading symbols,
contact your distributor or Symbol Technologies.