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Welcome
Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communi-
cations! We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola
HC700-L wireless Handheld Computer.
The HC700-L unique functionality and features make this
state-of-the-art device, superior for use in a wide range of
data collection and management applications.
This manual covers the basic operations and use of the
HC700-L. However, evaluation of the HC700-L performance
can be fully achieved by referring to Microsoft
®
Pocket PC
®
documentation and using the demo software applications
provided with the HC700-L.
What is the HC700-L Handheld
Computer?
The HC700 is a rugged handheld computer. The HC700 is
designed for field applications where fast data acquisition
and exchange is required.
The HC700-L serves as a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
that enables portable access to Microsoft Pocket PC 2003
applications. It contains a built-in imager (camera) capable of
reading 1D and 2D barcode (optional) labels. The imager can
also capture handwritten images such as signatures and cor-
relate the signature to an adjacent barcode.
Wireless communication enables access to the outside world
through 802.11b Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN, WiFi).
Data exchange with peripheral wireless equipment can be
established through Wireless Personal Area Network
(WPAN) using Bluetooth
®
radio. Personal wireless equipment
may include printers and body-worn devices such as the
Hands Free Imager HFI200 - a small size imager/barcode
reader, worn on two fingers.
When docked in a cradle, the HC700-L supports RS232 and
USB (1.1) serial communication with a host computer (USB
via Microsoft ActiveSync
®
) or a dial-up modem. Ethernet con-
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