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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your Dolphin 9500 Series 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 Hardware on page 11-3.
Dolphin 9551 For details, see Dolphin 9551 Hardware on page 11-6.
Ergonomics
The patented shape of Dolphin 9500 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 9500 Series 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.