User's Manual

P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of Symbol Technologies’ PDT 8138 Terminal! Its unique
combination of features make this product superior for use in a wide range of applications.
These features include:
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Personal Information Management software
• Microsoft® Windows® Pocket PC 2002 operating system
• RF communication via wide area network
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Color TFT LCD display
• 28-key, 37-key, or 47-key keyboard
• Touch screen
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Printing support
• IrDA-compliant interface for printing and communications.
About This Guide
This guide describes how to set up and use the terminal. The term PDT 8138 refers to the
WAN version of the PDT8100 series terminal. Specific topics covered include:
• Parts of the PDT 8138 on page 3
• Getting Started on page 6
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Inserting a Compact Flash Card on page 6
• Removing a Compact Flash Card on page 7
• Installing the Battery on page 7
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Charging the Battery on page 8
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Attaching the Handstrap on page 10
• Starting the PDT 8138 on page 11
• Aligning the Screen on page 11
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Initiating a Network Connection on page 11
• Controlling the Backlight (Color TFT LCD) on page 12
• Using a Headset on page 12
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Using the Keyboard on page 12
• Using the Stylus on page 17
• Today Screen on page 17
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Navigation Bar and Command Bar on page 18
• Input Methods on page 19
• Scanning with the PDT 8138 on page 21
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Resetting Your PDT 8138 Terminal on page 22
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Host Communications on page 24
• Maintaining the PDT 8138 on page 24
• Troubleshooting on page 25
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ESN Number on page 35