v Services and Support ....................................................... v SAFETY REGULATIONS................................................vi General Safety Rules....................................................... vi Laser Safety.................................................................... vii Radio Compliance .......................................................... xii FCC Compliance ............................................................xiii WEEE Compliance .........................................................xiii GENERAL VIEW ...........................................................xvi 1 INTRODUCTION ..............................................................1 1.1 Terminal Description.........................................................1 1.1.1 F734-E..............................................................................1 1.1.2 F734-E/RF ........................................................................2 1.2 Application Development Programs .................................3 1.3 Downloading EasyGen™ Demo.......................................4 1.4 Package Contents ............................................................5 1.5 Accessories ......................................................................5 2 CONNECTIONS ...............................................................7 2.1 Cradle ...............................................................................7 2.2 Connection to the Host Computer ....................................8 2.2.1 RS232 Connection............................................................8 2.2.2 Connection with Eavesdrop Interface .............................10 2.2.3 RS485 Connection..........................................................11 2.2.4 RF Connection................................................................13 2.3 Connection Cable ...........................................................14 3 USE AND OPERATION .................................................16 3.1 Description of Keys Using EasyGen™ ...........................16 3.2 Barcode Scanning ..........................................................19 3.3 Deleting the Application Program ...................................20 3.4 Downloading Data to Host ..............................................21 4 MAINTENANCE .............................................................22 4.1 Charging the Batteries ....................................................22 4.2 Replacing the Batteries ..................................................24 4.3 Cleaning the Terminal.....................................................26 5 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................27 6 TECHNICAL FEATURES...............................................28 GLOSSARY....................................................................30 INDEX.............................................................................32 REFERENCES CONVENTIONS This manual uses the following conventions: “User” or “Operator” refers to anyone using a F734-E Terminal. “Device” refers to the F734-E Terminal. “You” refers to the System Administrator or Technical Support person using this manual to install, operate, maintain or troubleshoot a F734-E Terminal. REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION For further details refer to the Manuals of the various programs provided on the CD-ROM. SERVICES AND SUPPORT Datalogic Mobile provides several services as well as technical support through its website. Log on to and click on the links indicated for further information including: • PRODUCTS Search through the links to arrive at your product page where you can download specific Manuals and Software & Utilities including: - EasyGen™ Demo Version EasyGen™ Demo software allows developers to easily and quickly build personalized applications of average complexity in a Windows environment. - EasySend™ A Windows-based file uploading program. • SERVICES & SUPPORT - Datalogic Services - Warranty Extensions and Maintenance Agreements - Authorised Repair Centres • CONTACT US E-mail form and listing of Datalogic Mobile Subsidiaries SAFETY REGULATIONS Read this manual carefully before performing any type of connection or repair on the terminal. The user is responsible for any damages caused by incorrect use of the equipment or by inobservance of the indication supplied in this manual. NOTE GENERAL SAFETY RULES Use only the components supplied by the manufacturer for the specific F734-E series terminal being used. The use of cradles other than those supplied with the terminal or indicated in the list in the appendix could cause serious damage to the terminal. Do not attempt to disassemble the F734-E series terminal, as it does not contain parts that can be repaired by the user. Any tampering will invalidate the warranty. When replacing the batteries or at the end of the operative life of the terminal, disposal must be performed in compliance with the laws in force. Do no...