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Quick Reference
Host Communications
The PDT 7500 Series terminal can communicate with a host PC
either directly through its communications port using an RS-232
serial cable or the cradle, or wirelessly via the Spectrum24
®
wireless
LANs. For more information on setting up and performing wireless
communications with your PDT 7540 Series terminal, refer to the
PDT 7500 Series Product Reference Guide.
Using the RS-232 Serial Cable
To connect the RS-232 serial cable for host communication:
1. Connect the RS-232 serial communication cable’s connector
to the adapter cable’s connector.
2. Plug the adapter cable’s subminiature connector into the serial
communication port on the bottom of the terminal.
3. Plug the other end of the RS-232 serial communication cable
into the host PC.
4. Begin host communication as specified by your application.
Using the Cradle
To communicate through the cradle:
1. Make sure all connections between the cradle and the host
computer are secure. See the Quick Reference Guide that
shipped with your cradle for instructions on setting up the cra-
dle.
2. Power on the host computer, the cradle, and the terminal.
3. Insert the terminal into the cradle.
4. Begin host communications as specified by your application.
Communicating with Printers
The PDT 7500 communicates with IrDA-compliant peripherals
through the IrDA interface in the base of the terminal. To print,
point the PDT 7500’s IrDA port at the IrDA port on the IrDA-
compliant printer a maximum distance of 39 inches (1 meter) and