Symbol Technologies SPT 1500 - Manual (Page 222)

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SPT 1500 Product Reference Guide
left-hand corner of the screen, and choose Setup. Select the Local tab and look at the
setting specified by Serial Port. You will need this information in subsequent steps.
Click OK to close the window.
3. Shut down HotSync manager on the computer. Right-click on the HotSync icon
again. This time, select Exit.
4. On your computer, run HyperTerminal, which appears in the Accessories directory
in the Windows Programs menu.
5. Start a new connection in HyperTerminal.
6. Set the HyperTerminal session to connect directly, and specify the communications
port determined in Step 2.
7. Adjust the communications parameters in HyperTerminal and on the terminal so
they are compatible (e.g., 57,600, 8 data bits, 1 stop bits, no parity).
8. On the terminal, click the Send Msg button to send a test message string from the
terminal to HyperTerminal on the computer. You may edit the message. You may
also select the Continuous check box to send the test message multiple times.
9. When the serial port is functioning properly, the messages sent from the terminal
should be displayed in HyperTerminal.
Digitizer Alignment Test
The Digitizer Alignment option tests the tracking of the stylus on the screen. To run this test,
tap the stylus in various places on the screen and crosshairs should appear under the stylus.
You may also move the stylus continuously across the screen and the crosshairs should track
the movement of the stylus.
System Diagnostics Test
The System Diagnostics option is an interactive test of all the terminal’s system features. This
test prompts you to perform different actions and listen for different sounds. The output of
the system diagnostics is a log file. To start system diagnostics, tap the Start button. You are
be prompted to begin. Selecting OK starts the test.
The test prompts you to press the different buttons on the terminal. Pressing the specified
button results in a series of short high-pitched sounds, denoting proper functioning. Pressing
an incorrect button or having the system timeout results in a low tone, denoting failure.
The test then produces a series of four tones to test the speakers and prompts you, asking
whether or not you heard all the tones. If you hear all four tones, answer Yes. If you don’t
hear all the tones, answer No.