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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your Dolphin mobile computer! You have made a wise choice in selecting the Dolphin, a
device known worldwide for its ergonomic form factor, light-weight, rugged design and single-handed data collection capabilities.
The Dolphin 9500 Series consists of the following terminals:
Dolphin 9500 For details, see Dolphin 9500 on page 3-4.
Dolphin 9550 For details, see Dolphin 9550 on page 3-6.
Dolphin 9501 For details, see Dolphin 9501 Side Panel on page 11-3.
Dolphin 9551 For details, see Dolphin 9551 Hardware on page 11-6.
Ergonomics
The patented shape of Dolphin terminals fits into either hand comfortably with major function keys that are easy to access. The
adjustable hand strap on the back panel ensures a secure grip enabling true, one-handed operation. The integrated pistol-grip
handle on the Dolphin 9550 provides intuitive point-and-shoot scanning over extended periods of use.
Rugged Design
Dolphin terminals are the most durable mobile computers on the market. Their rugged design can withstand repeated five-foot
drops onto a concrete floor, extreme temperatures, and high humidity, moisture, and dust conditions. The terminals are
independently tested to meet IP64 specifications.
Mobile Computing Features
• Low-power, high-resolution digital image engine for omni-directional and auto-discrimination decoding of most bar code
symbologies; see Bar Code Symbologies Supported on page 2-6.
• Co-located and integrated 802.11b, GSM/GPRS, and Bluetooth
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wireless radios for real-time data collection applications
•Intel
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X-Scale 400MHz RISC microprocessor for fast processing
• Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition Software for Pocket PC platform - easily programmable with standard
programming tools
• 64 MB RAM and 32 MB Flash memory configuration for ample and secure data storage
• Secure Digital (SD) memory interface enables additional memory installation
Additional Features
• Long-lasting Lithium Ion (Li-ion) batteries
• Large, easy-to-read 1/4 VGA (240 x 320) color touch screen that can display text or graphics
• Three keyboard options: 43-key alpha/numeric, 35-key numeric/alpha, and 56-key full alpha/numeric
• Industrial-grade connector that supports serial and USB communications, as well as power in and out
• Full suite of compatible peripheral devices
• Decoding of stacked linear and matrix codes with Optical Character Recognition (OCR) functionality
• Digital picture capability
• Audio jack for headset use
• IrDA port for fast infrared communications
• Speaker and microphone for advanced audio functionality
Application Development Tools
• Dolphin SDK Add-on for Pocket PC 2003 - supports Embedded Visual C++ 4.0
• Dolphin .NET SDK for Pocket PC 2002 and 2003 - supports Visual Studio.NET 2003 (VB.NET and C#.NET)
• Dolphin GSM/GPRS SDK Add-on for Pocket PC 2003 - supports Embedded Visual C++ 4.0 and Visual Studio.NET 2003
This User’s Guide
The Dolphin 9500 Series User’s Guide provides you with the information you need to make the most of your Dolphin terminal.