Symbol Technologies SPT 1700 User Manual

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Contents
About This Guide
Chapter 1 Getting Started with the SPT 1700
- Introduction
- Unpacking the Terminal
- Parts of the SPT 1700
- Getting Started with the SPT 1700
- Using the SPT 1700
- Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop Software
  - System Requirements
  - Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop Software Installation
Chapter 2 Network Setup
- Introduction
- Configuring a Spectrum24 Connection (SPT 174x Only)
- Configuring a CDPD WAN Connection (SPT 1733 Only)
  - Setup Wizard
  - Maintenance Screens and Menus
- Merlin Menu Options
- Configuring a GSM WAN Connection (SPT 1734 Only)
Chapter 3 Working with Your SPT 1700 Terminal
- Introduction
- Applications
- Writing Graffiti with the Stylus
- Using the On-Screen Keyboard
- Using Application Controls
- Using Menus
- Choosing Fonts
- Using Categories
- Attaching Notes
  - Marking Private Entries
- Beaming Information to Other SPT 1700 Terminals
- Scanning with the SPT 1700
Chapter 4 Finding Information With Your SPT 1700 Terminal
- Introduction
- Using the Find Command
- Using Phone Lookup
  - Phone Lookup Tips
Chapter 5 Applications: Address Book
- Introduction
  - Opening the Address Book
- Address Book Entries
- Address Book Menu Commands
  - Record Menu
  - Options Menu
Chapter 6 Applications: Calculator
- Introduction
- Opening the Calculator
- Using the Calculator Screen
  - Special Calculator Buttons
- Calculator Menu Commands
  - Recent Calculations
Chapter 7 Applications: Date Book
- Introduction
  - Opening the Date Book
- Using the Date Book
- Changing the Date Book View
- Date Book Menu Commands
  - Record Menu
  - Options Menu
Chapter 8 Applications: Expense
- Introduction
- Opening Expense
- Using Expense
- Show Options
- Transferring Your Data to Microsoft Excel
- Printing an Expense Report
- Viewing your Expense Report in Microsoft Excel
- Using Expense Report Templates
- Expense Menu Commands
  - Record Menu
  - Options Menu
Chapter 9 Applications: HotSync®
- Introduction
- The HotSync Process and the HotSync Manager
- Performing a HotSync Operation for the First Time
  - Using User Profiles
  - Using File Link
- Conducting a Local HotSync Operation
- Selecting HotSync Setup Options
- Customizing HotSync Application Settings
- Conducting a HotSync Operation via Modem
- Conducting Wireless HotSync Operations
- Setting Up for a Wireless HotSync
- Setting Up the Ethernet Cradle for HotSync
Chapter 10 Applications: ScoutSync Client
- Introduction
  - Overview of the ScoutSync Client
- Configuring the ScoutSync Client
- ScoutSync Client Menu Commands
  - Options Menu
Chapter 11 Applications: AvantGo Client and Mobile Link
- Introduction
- AvantGo Client
  - Navigating in AvantGo Client
  - Icon Descriptions
- Using the Channel Manager
  - Updating Channel Pages
- Using the Forms Manager
- Using AvantGo Client With a Modem
  - Browsing Online
  - Synchronizing With a Modem
- AvantGo Client Menu Commands
- Mobile Link
- Servers Tab
  - Edit Server Profile Panel
- Connection Tab
  - Advanced Connection Settings
- Using the Mobile Link Application on Your SPT 173x Terminal
- Mobile Link Menu Commands
  - Server Menu
  - Options Menu
- Troubleshooting
Chapter 12 Applications: Mail
- Introduction
- Setting Up Mail on the Desktop
- Synchronizing Mail with Your E-Mail Application
- Opening Mail on Your SPT 1700 Terminal
- Viewing Messages
  - Message Fonts
  - Displaying Full Header Information
- Creating Messages
- Looking Up an Address
- Adding Message Details
- Sending Messages
- Editing an Unsent Message
- Draft Messages
- Filing a Message
- Deleting Messages
  - Restoring a Message From the Deleted Folder
  - Purging Deleted Messages
- Message List Options
- HotSync Options
- Mail Menu Commands
  - Message Menu
  - Options Menu
Chapter 13 Applications: Memo Pad
- Introduction
  - Opening the Memo Pad
- Creating a New Memo
- Reviewing Memos
- Arranging Memos
  - Manually Arranging the Memo List
- Choosing a Memo Category
- Marking a Private Memo
- Deleting a Memo
- Memo Pad Menu Commands
  - Record Menu
  - Options Menu
Chapter 14 Applications: Preferences
- Introduction
- Buttons Preferences
  - Pen Preferences
  - HotSync Buttons Preferences
- Connection Preferences
- Digitizer Preferences
- Formats Preferences
  - Country Default
  - Time, Date, Week Start and Numbers Formats
- General Preferences
- Network Preferences and Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop TCP/IP Software
- Network Preferences Menu Commands
- Owner Preferences
- ShortCuts Preferences
Chapter 15 Applications: Security
- Introduction
- Assigning a Password
- Hiding Private Entries
- Showing Private Entries
- Masking Private Entries
- Locking Your SPT 1700 Terminal
- Changing or Deleting a Password
- Recovering from a Lost Password
Chapter 16 Applications: To Do List
- Introduction
- Opening the To Do List
- Working With To Do Items
- To Do List Menu Commands
  - Record Menu
  - Options Menu
Chapter 17 Applications: Laser Scanner
- Introduction
- Scanning with the SPT 1700
- SScan Application
  - SScan Menu Commands
- Demo Scan Application
- Scanning Problems
  - Battery Implications While Using the Laser Scanner
Chapter 18 Applications: GsmDemo
- Introduction
- Using GsmDemo
  - Working with Text Messages
- GsmDemo Menu Commands
  - Options Menu
  - Help Menu
Chapter 19 Installing and Removing Applications
- Introduction
- Installing Applications
- Installing Games
- Removing Applications
- Removing the Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop Software
Chapter 20 Getting Help With Your SPT 1700 Terminal
- Introduction
- Displaying Online Tips
- SPT 1700 Diagnostics Utility
- Troubleshooting
- Technical Support, Service and Repair
  - Technical Support
Chapter 21 Maintaining Your SPT 1700 Terminal
- Introduction
- Caring for Your SPT 1700 Terminal
  - Battery Considerations
- Resetting Your SPT 1700 Terminal
  - Performing a Soft Reset
  - Performing a Hard Reset
Appendix A Using Expense Templates and Custom Expense Reports
- Sample 1
- Sample 2
- Sample 3
- Sample 4
- Modifying and Creating Expense Templates
  - About Mapping Tables
- Customizing Existing Sample Templates
  - Determining the Layout of the Expense Report
- Using Your Custom Expense Report
  - Programming the Mapping Table
- Using Applications Other Than Microsoft Excel
  - Expense File Details
Appendix B Non-ASCII Characters for Login Scripts
- Use of ^char
- Carriage Return and Line Feed
- Literal Characters
  - Examples:
    - A
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