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Quick Reference
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of Symbol Technologies’ PDT
8100 Terminal! Its unique combination of features make this
product superior for use in a wide range of applications. These
features include:
• Personal Information Management software
•Microsoft
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Windows
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Pocket PC 2002 operating system
• RF communication via Symbol’s Spectrum24 wireless
network (PDT 814x) or a wide area network (PDT 813x)
• 1- and 2-dimensional scanning capability
• Monochrome LCD or color TFT LCD display
• 28-key, 37-key, or 47-key keyboard
• Touch screen
• 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 8100 refers to the batch, Spectrum24, and WAN versions of
the terminal. Specific topics covered include:
• Parts of the PDT 8100 Series on page 3
• Getting Started on page 6
• Installing the SIM Card (PDT 8137 Only) on page 6
• Inserting a Compact Flash Card on page 7
• Removing a Compact Flash Card on page 8
• Installing the Battery on page 8
• Charging the Battery on page 9
• 15-Pin Serial Port Connector on page 11
• Attaching the Handstrap on page 11
• Starting the PDT 8100 on page 12
• Aligning the Screen on page 12
• Initiating a Network Connection on page 13
• Controlling the Backlight (Color TFT LCD) on page 13
• Adjusting the Contrast (Monochrome LCD) on page 14
• Using a Headset on page 14