Hand Held Products 7200/UG - Manual (Page 63)

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About Dolphin 7200 with Image-Capture™
Handheld Computer
The Dolphin 7200 Image-Capture handheld computer incorporates a low-power,
high-resolution camera to electronically capture and store images such as signatures,
airbills, and damaged cartons. The terminal can also be used to also scan barcodes
when equipped with a laser scanner.
A CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) camera is mounted inside the
Dolphin terminal next to the laser scanner making the ergonomics of using the camera
similar to using the scanner.
The Dolphin Image-Capture handheld computer can easily hold a minimum of 100
signatures with the Dolphin’s standard memory configuration of 2 MB RAM and 2
MB non-volatile FLASH memory. Images can be compressed and stored using
industry-standard data compression technologies. The device provides the flexibility to
store either images that contain grayscale information or black and white only
information. Images can be downloaded via HomeBase™ or VehicleBase™
communication cradles and then transmitted via one of many wired or wireless
options.
The device is equipped to capture images in total darkness with its own lighting source.
The CMOS camera is a function and feature extension of the Dolphin platform. Like
the batch version, Dolphin Image-Capture can be equipped with up to 10 MB of flash
memory for data and application storage. Dolphin Image-Capture handheld computer
also supports all scan engine versions available for the Dolphin platform. Refer to
Chapters 1 and 2 in this manual for more on basic operation of the Dolphin terminal
and accessories available.
Capturing Images
The image-capture process is a split-second operation for experienced users. By
following the basic guidelines, new users can easily develop their own technique and,
with practice, quickly learn to adapt it to different circumstances. The basic steps for
acquiring images using the Dolphin Image-Capture terminal are:
1.
To aim, hold the Dolphin terminal horizontally at a 90° angle approximately 3 to
12 inches away from the target. You may have to adjust the angle at which you
hold the Dolphin if there is glare on the screen.