Zebra RFD8500 Quick Start Guide

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Remove the battery cover from the RFD8500. Remove the plastic tip from the cover. Attach
the mobile computer to its case accessory. Attach the mobile computer case to the RFD8500
battery cover. Slide the battery cover onto the RFD8500 until it locks in place. The battery
cover latches secure the mobile computer to the RFD8500.
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Charge LED Indicator
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To remove the mobile computer, press the battery cover release latches, and pull
the mobile computer back and up.
1 Battery Cover Release Latch
1a Battery Compartment
2 Trigger
3 Bluetooth Button/Indicator
3a Beeper
4 Mode Button/Indicator
5 Imager Window (Imager units only)
6 Antenna
7 Power Button
8 Charging Contacts
9 Decode Indicator
FEATURES
CHARGING AND COMMUNICATION
DEVICE INSTALLATION
SOFTWARE AND SCANNING
RFD8500
Quick Start Guide
Install RFD8500 Software on Mobile Computer
In order to use the RFD8500 with a mobile computer, software installation
is required. Download the software file from the Zebra
Support Central web site: www.zebra.com/support.
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.
Inserting the Mobile Computer into the RFD8500
Removing the Mobile Computer from the RFD8500
Charging and Communication
The RFD8500 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.
Insert the Battery
Remove 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.
GETTING STARTED - BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Remove battery as shown.
Introduction
The RFD8500 adds an RFID gun-style handle with a scanning trigger
to the mobile computer. Used for all RFID operations, the RFD8500 increases
comfort when using the mobile computer in scan-intensive applications for
extended periods of time.
Left View
Right View
Front View
Scanning
To scan bar codes:
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Set the RFD8500 to bar code mode.
2. Aim the device 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 User Guide at: www.zebra.com/support.
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Zebra RFD8500 Specifications

General

Type	Handheld bar code reader
Sensor type	-
Scanner type	1D/2D
Read rate (max)	600 reads/s
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR
Operating frequency	865 - 868 MHz
Standard interfaces	Bluetooth
Product color	Gray
LED indicators	Yes
Protection features	Dust resistant, Splash proof
Battery capacity	4410 mAh
Power source type	Battery
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	-10 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 85 %
Mobile operating systems supported	Android 4.4, Android 5.0, Android 5.1, iOS 8.0, iOS 8.2, iOS 9.0
Harmonized System (HS) code	84716070

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	130 mm
Width	185 mm
Height	80 mm
Weight	430 g