Zebra RFD5500 Quick Start Manual
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RFD5500
Quick Start Guide
Front View
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Left View
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Insert the Battery
1.
Insert the battery, connector end first, into the battery compartment.
2.
Press down on the battery until the battery latch snaps into place.
Inserting the Mobile Computer into the RFID Sled
Slide the mobile computer into the RFID Sled until it locks in place. The latches
secure the mobile computer to the RFID Sled.
Scanning
To scan bar codes:
1.
Start the mobile computer scanning application.
2.
Aim the mobile computer at the bar code.
3.
Press the trigger on the handle. The scan/decode LED lights, and a beep sounds to
indicate a successful decode.
For more information, refer to the appropriate mobile computer User Guide at:
www.zebra.com/support.
Charging and Communication
The RFID Sled can be used to charge the battery of a mobile computer, and
communicate with a host computer. The recommended form of communication
to the mobile computer is via USB charge/communication cable.
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Right View
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Latch
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Trigger
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Release Button
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Charge LED
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Status LED
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Antenna
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Battery Latch
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Battery Compartment
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Remove the Battery
1.
Open battery latch on bottom of RFID Sled handle.
2.
Remove battery.
Removing the Mobile Computer from the RFID Sled
To remove the mobile computer, press the release buttons, and pull the mobile
computer forward and up.
Introduction
The RFD5500 RFID Sled adds an RFID gun-style handle with a scanning trigger
to the mobile computer. Used for all RFID operations, the RFD5500 increases
comfort when using the mobile computer in scan-intensive applications for
extended periods of time.
Install RFID Sled Software on Mobile Computer
In order to use the RFD5500 RFID Sled with a mobile computer, software installation
is required. Download the RFID sled software file from the Zebra
Support Central web site: www.zebra.com/support.
Charge LED Indicator
Follow the instructions provided with the software and install the file onto the
device using ActiveSync. For more information, refer to the appropriate mobile
computer User Guide at: www.zebra.com/support.
Slow Flash = Normal Charge
Solid Amber = Full Charge