Host communications, Using the rs-232 serial cable – Symbol Technologies QRG PDT 8100 User Manual
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To perform a hard reset on the terminal:
1.
Remove the battery cover.
2.
While holding down the Function key, use the stylus (or similar ob-
ject without a sharp tip) to gently press the reset button.
3.
Replace the battery cover and press the Power button.
4.
As the terminal reboots, the Symbol splash screen displays for about
30 seconds.
5.
Realign the screen as described on
.
Note:
With a hard reset, Formats, Preferences, and other settings
are restored to their factory default settings.
Host Communications
The terminal can communicate with a host PC either directly through its
communications port using an RS-232 serial cable, the cradle, or
wirelessly via the Spectrum24 wireless LANs. For more information on
setting up and performing wireless communications with your terminal,
refer to the PDT 8100 Series with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for
Pocket PCs 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 com-
munication 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.
Func Key
(37-key
keyboard
pictured)
Reset
Button
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