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6 8 X X S e r i e s 1998 - 1999 SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. All rights reserved. Symbol reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability, function, or design. Symbol does not assume any product liability arising out of, or in connection with, the application or use of any product, circuit, or application described herein.
Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Introduction The 68XX is a ruggedized, weather-resistant, hand-held portable computer combining the following capability in one package: • • • • • • • PC-standard architecture (8088 16-bit architecture) DR-DOS compatibility 16-line by 21-character display Key input from 46-key alphanumeric keyboard Integrated scanning capability Sealed NiCd rechargeable or replaceable alkaline battery pack Batch communications or RF network communications (with internally mounted antenna): - S
6 8 X X S e r i e s Parts of the 68XX Scan LED Display tus Sta + Status LED - - Keyboard = Scan Window Scan Trigger PWR Key Battery Pack Optical Connectors Battery Compartment Charging Contacts Battery Release Battery Lock Handstrap 2
Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Required Accessories Required 68XX accessories include: • • Five-cell, 780 mAh NiCd rechargeable battery pack or Six-cell, 600 mAh IS NiCd rechargeable battery pack CCM 38/6860 4-slot charging and communication module with spare battery charging slot or • CRD 38/6865 1-slot cradle charging and communications cradle or • • • CRD 38/6866 4-slot charging and communications cradle RS-232 serial cable(s) Power supply (1 per cradle).
8 X X S e r i e s Providing Power Power for the 68XX is provided by a Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable battery pack. Note: The Series 3800 NiCd battery packs, 3872-103, 3872105, and 3872-115, CANNOT be used in the 68XX. Installing New or Recharged NiCd Batteries To install the NiCd battery: 1. Orient the battery pack with the handle facing the 6800’s scan window. 2. Slide the pack into the battery compartment with the battery release buttons pressed in.
Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e 2. Use the enclosed battery locking key to lock the battery into place. As you are turning the locking key, the battery locking mechanism should be turning and locking the battery into place. 3. To unlock and remove the battery, use the battery locking key to unlock the battery locking mechanism, and pull the battery out of from the bottom of the terminal. Battery Locking Mechanism Battery Locking Key Removing the NiCd Battery Pack 1.
6 8 X X S e r i e s Charging the NiCd Battery To charge the NiCd battery in the 68XX, use one of the cradles listed in Required Accessories on page 3. Caution: Use only Symbol battery 21-32801-01, 21-325217-01, or 21-35241-01 in this terminal. Note: The 68XX has a built-in safeguard to ensure that an alkaline battery is not recharged when the 68XX is placed in a cradle. 1. Seat the 68XX in the cradle against the charging contacts. 6860 6865 6866 2.
Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e a fast charge; a solid LED means slow charge/ready. Spare battery packs are recharged in 7 hours. 6860 CCM Spare Battery Charging LED Spare Battery Charging Slots To charge the NiCd battery in a UBC charger: 1. Remove battery pack from 68XX as described in Removing the NiCd Battery Pack on page 5. 2. Insert the pack in a UBC adapter. 3. Insert the adapter in the UBC charger. Refer to the charger’s documentation for more information.
6 8 X X S e r i e s Operating the 68XX Powering the 68XX On/Off Power the 68XX on by: • • squeezing the scan trigger, or pressing the PWR key. Note: The battery must be installed, or the 68XX must be in a cradle to power the terminal on. To suspend the 68XX’s operation, press the PWR key. Adjusting the Contrast The 68XX’s display contrast can be set to 8 levels. To adjust the contrast: • Press FUNC then X to increase the contrast • Press FUNC then Y to decrease the contrast.
Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Using the Keyboard The 68XX uses a 46-key alphanumeric keyboard that produces the 26-character alphabet (A-Z), numbers (0-9), and assorted characters (+, -, X, ÷, =, •). The keypad is color-coded to indicate which modifier key to press to produce a particular character or action. • • • • • • • • • • • The Alpha keys marked in white produce the upper-case characters A to Z. The default numeric keypad produces the numbers 0-9.
6 8 X X S e r i e s 68XX Series Keyboard = 10
Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Using the Integrated Laser Scanner To scan: 1. Press the scanner trigger to power the 68XX and scanner on. The Scan LED turns red if scanning is enabled and the laser is on. 2. Point the 68XX at the bar code and press the trigger. 3. Ensure that the scan beam crosses all bars and spaces on the bar code symbol, as shown below: Right Wrong Hold the scanner farther away for larger symbols, and closer for symbols with bars that are close together.
6 8 X X S e r i e s Aiming: Hold at an Angle Do not hold the 6800’s scan window directly over the bar code. Laser light reflecting directly back into the scan window from the bar code is known as specular reflection. This strong light can “blind” the scanner and make decoding difficult. The area where specular reflection occurs is known as a “dead zone”. You can tilt the 6800 up to 55° forward or back and achieve a successful decode. Practice quickly shows what tolerances to work within.
Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Running Communications Communicating with a Host The 68XX communicates with a host through the CCM 38/6860, CRD 38/6865, CRD 38/6866, or PC Adapter. For information on setting up the CCM, cradles, or PC Adapter, refer to the 68XX Product Reference Guide or the Quick Reference Guide provided with each unit. To communicate with a host: 1. Set up the cradle(s) or PC Adapter as described in 68XX Product Reference Guide or QRG for the device. 2. Place the 6800’s base in the cradle.
6 8 X X S e r i e s Communicating with a Printer The 68XX communicates with a printer through the printer interface module (PIM). To connect the 68XX to the printer: 1. Attach the PIM’s optical connector to the 68XX’s port by inserting the clips on the connector in the slots on either side of the port. Clips PIM Optical Connector Slots 68XX’s Optical Port 2. Plug the PIM’s DB-9 connector in the printer’s port. 3. Power the printer and 68XX on.
Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Troubleshooting Symptom 68XX does not power on. Low Battery message Possible Cause Action Battery is not installed. Verify that the 68XX has power from a NiCd or alkaline battery. NiCd battery not charged. Charge the battery in the terminal, or remove the battery and charge in the spare battery charging slot on the CCM 38/6860 or CRD 38/6866. Alkaline battery is drained. Replace battery. The main battery pack is running low.
6 8 X X Symptom Scanner does not decode a bar code S e r i e s Possible Cause Action Scan window is dirty. Clean scan window with lens tissues for use with eyeglasses. Do NOT use tissues with lotion. Double Key error message Two or more keys were pressed at the same time. Press keys in sequence. 68XX does not respond when keys are pressed Application was not successfully downloaded. Ask System Administrator to repeat application download.
Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Regulatory Information Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commissions Rules and Regulation. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
6 8 X X S e r i e s • IEC 1000-4-2(1995-01) - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4:Testing and measurement techniques - Section 2: Electrostatic discharge immunity test. • IEC 1000-4-3(1995-03) - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4:Testing and measurement techniques - Section 3: Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test.
Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Scanner Labeling CAUTION ACHTUNG LASERSTRAHL. LASERCLASSE 2. NICHT IN DEN STRAHL ‘ LUMIERE LASER-NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 2. CAUTION LASER LIGHT. DO NOT LASER LIGHT - DO NOT STARE INTO BLICKEN. BEAM 630-680nm LASER 1.0 mW MAX OUTPUT STARE CLASS II LASER PRODUCT V D E LASER BARCODE SCANNER C 9897 UL US E143267 LISTED ACCESSORY I.T.E. INTO BEAM.
6 8 X X S e r i e s In accordance with Clause 5, IEC 0825 and EN60825, the following information is provided to the user: ENGLISH CLASS 1 CLASS 2 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER LIGHT DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT DANISH KLASSE 1 KLASSE 2 KLASSE 1 LASERPRODUKT LASERLYF SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN KLASSE 2 LASERPRODUKT DUTCH KLASSE 1 KLASSE 2 KLASSE-1 LASERPRODUKT LASERLICHT NIET IN STRAAL STAREN KLASSE-2 LASERPRODUKT FINNISH LUOKKA 1 LUOKKA 2 LUOKKA 1 LASERTUOTE LASERVALO ÄLÄ TUIJOTA SÄDETTÄ
Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e HEBREW ITALIAN CLASSE 1 CLASSE 2 PRODOTTO AL LASER DI CLASSE 1 LUCE LASER NON FISSARE IL RAGGIOPRODOTTO AL LASER DI CLASSE 2 NORWEGIAN KLASSE 1 KLASSE 2 LASERPRODUKT, KLASSE 1 LASERLYS IKKE STIRR INN I LYSSTRÅLEN LASERPRODUKT, KLASSE 2 PORTUGUESE CLASSE 1 CLASSE 2 PRODUTO LASER DA CLASSE 1 LUZ DE LASER NÃO FIXAR O RAIO LUMINOSO PRODUTO LASER DA CLASSE 2 SPANISH CLASE 1 CLASE 2 PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE 1 LUZ LASER NO MIRE FIJAMENTE EL HAZ PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE 2
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