Motorola HC700-L, F3129A User Manual

User Manual

HC700-L

Handheld
Computer

Model F3129A

ab

Main Menu

6802978C80-B

@6802978C80@

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circuit described herein; nor does it cover any license under its patent rights
nor the rights of others.

Commercial Warranty

Limited Warranty

MOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PROD­UCTS

I. What This Warranty Covers And For How Long

MOTOROLA INC. (“MOTOROLA”) warrants the MOTOROLA manu­factured Communication Products listed below (“Product”) against
defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service
for a period of time from the date of purchase as scheduled below:

HC700-L unit One (1) Year

Product Accessories One (1) Year

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Motorola, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product
(with new or reconditioned parts), replace it (with a new or recondi­tioned Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product during
the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the
terms of this warranty. Replaced parts or boards are warranted for
the balance of the original applicable warranty period. All replaced
parts of Product shall become the property of MOTOROLA.

This express limited warranty is extended by MOTOROLA to the
original end user purchaser only and is not assignable or transferable
to any other party. This is the complete warranty for the Product
manufactured by MOTOROLA. MOTOROLA assumes no obligations
or liability for additions or modifications to this warranty unless made
in writing and signed by an officer of MOTOROLA. Unless made in a
separate agreement between MOTOROLA and the original end user
purchaser, MOTOROLA does not warrant the installation, mainte­nance or service of the Product.

MOTOROLA cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary
equipment not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or
used in connection with the Product, or for operation of the Product
with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment is expressly
excluded from this warranty. Because each system which may use
the Product is unique, MOTOROLA disclaims liability for range, cov­erage, or operation of the system as a whole under this warranty.

II. General Provisions

This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA’s responsibili­ties regarding the Product. Repair, replacement or refund of the pur­chase price, at MOTOROLA’s option, is the exclusive remedy. THIS
WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WAR­RANTIES. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMI­TATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL
MOTOROLA BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE
PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR ANY LOSS OF USE,
LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST
PROFITS OR SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR
INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT, TO THE FULL EXTENT
SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.

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SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITA­TION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMI­TATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY.

This warranty gives specific legal rights, and there may be other
rights which may vary from state to state.

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IV. How To Get Warranty Service

You must provide proof of purchase (bearing the date of purchase
and Product item serial number) in order to receive warranty service
and, also, deliver or send the Product item, transportation and insur­ance prepaid, to an authorized warranty service location. Warranty
service will be provided by Motorola through one of its authorized
warranty service locations. If you first contact the company which
sold you the Product, it can facilitate your obtaining warranty service.
You can also call Motorola at 1-888-567-7347 US/Canada.

V. What This Warranty Does Not Cover

A. Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in

other than its normal and customary manner.

B. Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water, or

neglect.

C. Defects or damage from improper testing, operation,

maintenance, installation, alteration, modification, or
adjustment.

D. Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused

directly by defects in material workmanship.

E. A Product subjected to unauthorized Product modifica-

tions, disassemblies or repairs (including, without limi­tation, the addition to the Product of non-Motorola
supplied equipment) which adversely affect perfor­mance of the Product or interfere with Motorola's nor­mal warranty inspection and testing of the Product to
verify any warranty claim.

F. Product which has had the serial number removed or

made illegible.

G. Rechargeable batteries if:

•any of the seals on the battery enclosure of cells are bro­ken or show evidence of tampering.

•the damage or defect is caused by charging or using the
battery in equipment or service other than the Product
for which it is specified.

H. Freight costs to the repair depot.

I. A Product which, due to illegal or unauthorized alteration

of the software/firmware in the Product, does not func­tion in accordance with MOTOROLA’s published speci­fications or the FCC type acceptance labeling in effect
for the Product at the time the Product was initially dis­tributed from MOTOROLA.

J. Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product sur-

faces that does not affect the operation of the Product.

K. Normal and customary wear and tear.

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VI. Patent And Software Provisions

MOTOROLA will defend, at its own expense, any suit brought
against the end user purchaser to the extent that it is based on a
claim that the Product or parts infringe a United States patent, and
MOTOROLA will pay those costs and damages finally awarded
against the end user purchaser in any such suit which are attribut­able to any such claim, but such defense and payments are condi­tioned on the following:

A. that MOTOROLA will be notified promptly in writing by

such purchaser of any notice of such claim;

B. that MOTOROLA will have sole control of the defense of

such suit and all negotiations for its settlement or com­promise; and

C. should the Product or parts become, or in MOTOR-

OLA’s opinion be likely to become, the subject of a
claim of infringement of a United States patent, that
such purchaser will permit MOTOROLA, at its option
and expense, either to procure for such purchaser the
right to continue using the Product or parts or to
replace or modify the same so that it becomes nonin­fringing or to grant such purchaser a credit for the Prod­uct or parts as depreciated and accept its return. The
depreciation will be an equal amount per year over the
lifetime of the Product or parts as established by
MOTOROLA.

MOTOROLA will have no liability with respect to any claim of patent
infringement which is based upon the combination of the Product or
parts furnished hereunder with software, apparatus or devices not
furnished by MOTOROLA, nor will MOTOROLA have any liability for
the use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by MOTOR­OLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product. The
foregoing states the entire liability of MOTOROLA with respect to
infringement of patents by the Product or any parts thereof.

Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for MOTOR­OLA certain exclusive rights for copyrighted MOTOROLA software
such as the exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and distribute
copies of such Motorola software. MOTOROLA software may be
used in only the Product in which the software was originally embod­ied and such software in such Product may not be replaced, copied,
distributed, modified in any way, or used to produce any derivative
thereof. No other use including, without limitation, alteration, modifi­cation, reproduction, distribution, or reverse engineering of such
MOTOROLA software or exercise of rights in such MOTOROLA soft­ware is permitted. No license is granted by implication, estoppel or
otherwise under MOTOROLA patent rights or copyrights.

VII. Governing Law

This Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, USA.

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Notational Conventions

Throughout this publication, you will notice the use of cautions and
notes. These notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards
exist, and care must be taken.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. CAU-

!

Caution

Do not proceed beyond a CAUTION until the indicated conditions are
fully understood and met.

Grant of Equipment Authorization

IMPORTANT: Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in

permanent damage to the equipment and void your warranty and
your authority to operate this device under Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

TION may also be used to alert against unsafe practices
and property-damage-only accident hazards.

FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization

FCC ID: AZ489FT7015

Canada Grant of Equipment Authorization

IC: 109U-89FT7015

Radio Network Freq Band Rated Power

Wi-Fi 802.11b W-LAN (USA) 2412 - 2462MHz 39.8 mW

Bluetooth W-PAN 2402 - 2480MHz 1 mW

FCC INTERFERENCE

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip­ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa­tion. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip­ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer­ence by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

For detailed product safety and RF exposure refer to Safety and
General Information leaflet, Motorola publication Number

6802979C37.

Changes or modifications made in the handheld com­puter, not expressly approved by Motorola, will void

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Caution

Trademarks

Motorola and the Motorola stylized M logo are registered trademarks
of Motorola, Inc.

SD is a registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation.

the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Cor­poration.

ActiveSync is a registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by
Motorola, Inc. under license in the U.S. and other countries.

All other product or service names are the property of their respective
owners.

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Contents

COMPUTER SOFTWARE COPYRIGHTS ... i

Document Copyrights........................................ i

Disclaimer.......................................................... i

Commercial Warranty........................................ i

Welcome....................................................... 1

What is the HC700-L Handheld Computer? . 1

Unpacking..................................................... 2

HC700-L Features ........................................ 4

Front Panel and Top Side Features................... 4

Rear and Bottom Side Features ........................ 5

Charging the Battery..................................... 6

Battery Replacement ......................................... 7

First Time Battery Charge ................................. 7

Routine Battery Charge..................................... 8

Battery Maintenance ......................................... 8

Battery Disposal ................................................ 9

To Prevent Injury or Burns................................. 9

Using the HC700-L ....................................... 10

Starting to Work................................................. 10

Turning On......................................................... 10

Turning Off......................................................... 10

Suspend Mode .................................................. 10

The Status LED ................................................ 11

The Application LED.......................................... 13

Using the Keypad .............................................. 14

Direct Action Keys ............................................. 17

Scanning Barcodes and Capturing Images....... 18

Resetting the HC700-L ...................................... 20

Mini SD Memory Card .................................. 21

Installing a Mini SD Card ................................... 21

Mini SD Card Handling Precautions .................. 21

Service.......................................................... 21

Maintaining the HC700-L................................... 21

© Motorola Inc., 2006 6802978C80-B
January, 2006

Cleaning ............................................................ 22

ActiveSync (USB) Connectivity .................... 22

First Time Connection ....................................... 23

Troubleshooting ........................................... 23

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Welcome

Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communi­cations! 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 cor­relate 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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nection can be established through 10/100 base T interface
via multi-slot communication cradles. The HC700-L can also
communicate through a built-in IrDA port.

The HC700-L is equipped with a QVGA 3.5 inch transflective
TFT display, built to withstand high impact. Display backlight
is designed to enable clear screen visibility under varied light
conditions.

A touch-screen enables easy on-screen menu navigation, in
addition to using keypad navigation. The keypad uses an
adjustable backlight illumination, designed for low-light
working conditions.

The HC700-L is powered by an 1800 mAh 7.2V Lithium-Ion
battery pack. The battery is fully recharged within four hours
when the HC700-L is docked in a cradle.

A drained battery can be replaced without data loss from the
HC700-L memory ("hot swap"). A built-in power source, inde­pendent of the battery pack, maintains the data in the HC700­L memory for at least 5 minutes until a fresh battery is
placed.

The HC700-L may use a line of Motorola docking cradles for
network communications and power charging.

The personal desktop cradle is designed for office use of the
HC700-L. The eight and four slot charging/communication
cradles provide multi-slot docking in large operations. The
vehicle cradle is used for the mobile applications of the
HC700-L, allowing charging while driving.

For detailed description, installation and operation of each
cradle, refer to the specific user manual of each cradle.

Unpacking

The HC700-L basic package includes the following items:

• 1800 mAh 7.2V Lithium-Ion battery pack

•Stylus

• Hand-strap

• This Owner’s Manual

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• Safety and General Information leaflet, Motorola P.N.,

6802979C37

Optional items include:

• Spare stylus (pack of 5)

• Tethered stylus

• Cigarette lighter power cable

• Vehicle DC cable

• Mini Secure Digital (SD) memory card

• Software Development Kit (SDK)
Carefully unpack each item from the shipping carton. Check

all items for shipping damage, and check that you have
received all items ordered.

Note: Retain the original carton packaging in the event that
the HC700-L should need to be returned for service.

The HC700-L is shipped with a plastic film, protecting the
screen. Before usage, remove the film and use a soft cloth to
buff the screen. A clean screen ensures smooth gliding of the
stylus over the surface.

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HC700-L Features

Front Panel and Top Side Features

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8

Main Menu

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1

2

3

4

6

5

1. Imager Window (see page 18)

2. Power Button with Status LED (see page 10) & (see page 11)

3. Right Scan/Picture Key (see page 18)

4. Speaker (see page 17)

5. Keypad (see page 14)

6. Main Scan/Picture Key (see page 18)

7. Left Scan/Picture Key (see page 18)

8. Application LED (see page 13)

9.Stylus Compartment

Figure 1. HC700 - Front and Top Views

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Rear and Bottom Side Features

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1

7

2

3

4

5

6

1. Identification barcode label (Used to link HC700-L with HFI200 by
Bluetooth)

2. Left Scan/Picture Key

3. Battery Pack (see page 7)

4. Access Door to the Mini SD Memory Card (see page 21)

5. Hand-strap anchor

6. Cradle Interface Connector

7. Right Scan/Picture Key

8. Stylus

Figure 2. HC700 - Rear and Bottom Views

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Charging the Battery

The battery is
charged when the
HC700-L is docked

Stand-alone battery
charging

in the cradle. When
using a Personal
Desktop Cradle, a
stand-alone bat­tery can be charged
in the battery
charging slot.

A fully charged bat­tery provides 10

Figure 3. HC700-L Personal Desktop Cradle

continuous hours of
typical usage or 24 hours in Standby mode.

New batteries are shipped partially charged.

Always use Motorola HC700-L original batteries and battery
chargers.

The HC700-L warranty does not cover damage caused by
using non-Motorola batteries and/or battery chargers.

The following sections describe the installation and charging
of the battery of the HC700-L.

The battery or HC700-L may carry warning symbols, defined
as follows:

Important safety information will follow.

Your battery or HC700-L should not be disposed of in a
fire.

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Battery Replacement

When the battery

Hand-strap

Battery Snap

is drained, the
HC700 automati­cally enters "Criti­cal Low Battery"
state and shuts
down all functions

Battery

(the screen turns

Compartment

off) to preserve the
data in its mem-

Figure 4. Battery Replacement

ory. The HC700-L allows you to replace batteries without los­ing information stored in its memory (“hot swap”). To avoid
losing data stored in the memory, a fresh battery must be
installed within five minutes after removing the drained bat­tery.

To replace a battery perform the following steps:

1. Hold down the Power Button for at least four seconds

until the HC700-L screen turns off.

2. Remove the HC700-L hand-strap (see Figure 4).

3. Press the battery snap

on the battery (see Figure 4) and

pull away the battery from the HC700-L.

4. Insert a fresh battery, bottom end first, into the battery

compartment.

5. Carefully, press the battery top downward until it clicks

and locks in place.

6. Press the Power Button - the HC700-L is now ready for

use.

First Time Battery Charge

Charge the battery before using the HC700-L for the first time
until the status LED inside the Power Button shows steady
green. While charging for the first time, the Status LED starts
flashing orange and turns to steady read. When battery is
fully charged, the LED shows steady green.

The HC700-L Cradle charges the battery most effectively
when it is at room temperature [approx. 68°F (20°C)]. The rec-

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ommended battery charging temperature range is 32°F
95°F

(0°C to 35°C).

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Routine Battery Charge

A battery is recharged to 90% of its full capacity after
approximately three and a half hours. The battery is fully
charged after four hours. During the charge, the Status LED
inside the Power Button shows steady red and turns green
when charging is completed.

Important: The battery will not charge if the HC700-L is
not properly docked in the cradle.

Battery Maintenance

The performance of the battery depends on the way the bat­tery is treated. Therefore, to comply with Motorola Warranty
for batteries and to assure high performance and a long life
for the rechargeable battery, please read and follow the bat­tery maintenance instructions described in the following sec­tions.

Battery Storage

Do not store the battery in locations where the temperature
exceeds 140

°F (60°C) or falls below -4°F (-20°C).

Batteries that have never been charged before may be stored
uncharged for up to three months in well-ventilated, cool,
dark, and dry areas without significant loss of lifespan.

Batteries which have already been charged and then stored
for more than two months should be recharged before use.

New batteries or batteries that have been stored for a long
time may require a longer charging time.

Extending Battery Life

Battery performance depends on many factors, including the
temperature at which you operate your handheld computer;
the features and/or settings you select and use; peripherals

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attached to the computer and other application usage pat­terns.

To prevent injuries or burns, do not allow metal

!

Caution

objects to come in contact with or short-circuit the
battery contacts.

The HC700-L cradles will charge the battery most effectively
when it is at room temperature [approx. 68°F (20° C)]. Recom­mended battery charging temperature range is 32°F to 95°F
(0°C to 35°C).

Batteries are expendable parts and gradually wear down and
require longer charging times. This is normal. If you charge
your battery regularly and notice a decrease in usage time or
an increase in charging time, then it is probably time to
switch to a new battery.

To ensure maximum service life of the HC700-L, always
replace the battery with a genuine Motorola replacement.

Battery Disposal

Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly in accor­dance with local requirements. Recycling facilities may not
exist in all areas. Please contact your local environmental
agency for more information regarding proper disposal.

To Prevent Injury or Burns

• USE ONLY SPECIFIED BATTERIES AND CHARGERS - RISK OF EXPLO-

SION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE!

• DO NOT DISPOSE OF ANY BATTERIES IN FIRE, AS THEY MAY

EXPLODE!

• DO NOT PUNCTURE OR ALLOW METAL TO CONTACT THE BATTERY

CONTACTS

• DO NOT DISPOSE OF IN WATER

• DO NOT DISASSEMBLE

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Using the HC700-L

Starting to Work

Place the battery in the HC700-L to boot-up and press the
Power Button (see Figure 1) to turn on the HC700-L; the
Motorola logo will show for about 30 seconds and Windows
Mobile screen will appear. The Windows Mobile screen will
ask the user to tap on the screen and will instruct to follow
the Align Screen procedure (touch screen calibration).

Note: Some applications may work in so-called "kiosk mode",
preventing the user from accessing Windows standard func­tions.

Turning On

Whenever the HC700-L screen is off, press the Power Button
(see Figure 1) to turn on the HC700-L and resume operation.

Important: do not
is out of the cradle and the Status LED (inside the Power but­ton) is red.

press the Power Button when the HC700-L

Turning Off

Turn off the HC700-L when not in use for long duration and
when charging is not available.

To turn off the HC700-L perform the following:

While the HC700-L is turned on, hold down the Power Button
for at least four seconds - the HC700-L will store the informa­tion of the last used program screen and will shift to off mode

- no information will be lost.

Once turned on again, the HC700-L will return to the last pro­gram screen that was in use.

Suspend Mode

Use Suspend mode as often as possible during daily use to
conserve battery power. For power saving, the HC700-L will
automatically turn to Suspend after 1 minute (default). To
configure the time duration before the HC700-L enters Sus­pend mode, go to: Start Menu->Settings->System->Power-
>Advanced (duration range is 0 to 5 minutes).

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To manually shift to Suspend mode - while the HC700-L is
turned on, momentarily press the Power Button (see Figure

1).

During Suspend mode the display turns off and the status
LED inside the Power Button slowly flashes green. To resume
operation, momentarily press the Power Button again.

In Suspend mode, the battery power is conserved by auto­matically turning off the display and the computer sections of
the HC700-L. During Suspend mode, the Bluetooth radio con­tinues to operate. When the HC700-L resumes operation, it
returns to the program screen shown prior to entering Sus­pend mode.

The Status LED

The status LED,

Application LED

Status LED

located inside the
Power Button (see Fig­ure 5), may show three
colors to indicate the
HC700-L power status.

Main Menu

Figure 5. HC700-L - Status LED

The LED indications
are not identical and have different meaning when the
HC700-L is used outside of the cradle and when docked in the
cradle.

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LED indications when HC700-L is used out of
the cradle

Table 1: Status LED Indications When HC700-L is used out of the Cradle

LED Indication Description

Slowly flashing green HC700-L is in Suspend mode

Fast flashing green HC700-L display is off

Steady red for 5 sec­onds

Flashing yellow Low battery voltage or battery tempera-

HC700-L is booting-up following battery
replacement
Important!: to avoid system failure, do
not remove the battery during boot-up

ture or is out of range

LED Indications when HC700-L is docked in
the cradle

Table 2: Status LED Indications When HC700-L is docked in the Cradle

LED Indication Description

Steady red Battery is charging

Steady green Battery is fully charged

Flashing yellow Battery temperature or voltage is out

Flashing red Charging error/defective battery. Re-

Steady orange HC700-L is communicating with host

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of range - battery charging has
stopped. Charging will resume when
temperature or voltage is back within
range

install the HC700-L in the cradle
If the LED continues to flash red,
replace the battery

The Application LED

The Application LED may be used for any kind of application
notification. For example; the LED may show communication
indication when the application establishes connection with
a host computer or indicate an alert that needs to be handled.
For more information, refer to your software application
guide and the HC700 Software Development Kit (SDK).

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Using the Keypad

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The HC700-L keypad enables the user to enter both alpha­betic and numeric data to the software application. However,
since the keypad can only contain a limited number of keys,
some special keys are assigned to perform special tasks that
are usually found on full-size computer keyboards. These are
produced using a combination of the existing keys on the
HC700-L keypad.

Two sets of keys exist on the HC700-L:

1. Keys active when in Alphabetic mode, which are those

seen on the overlay of the HC700-L keypad.

2. Keys active when in Shift or Function mode, which are

those seen next to each key on the HC700-L keypad
panel.

Press the

<SHIFT> key to toggle between the Alphabetic and

Numeric keypad modes. Figure 7 shows the HC700-L keypad
and Table 3 describes the HC700-L keys assignment.

4-Way Navigation Key

Application

Key 1

TAB Key

Function Key

F1

Main

Scan/Picture

Button

Backspace Key

F2

A

F3

G

M

F4

TAB

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F6

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F8

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Enter Key

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F9

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F10

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F11

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F12

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Application
Key 2

Escape Key

Shift key

F

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+

R

-

Space Key

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Figure 7. HC700-L - Keypad

Key Assignment

Table 3: HC700-L - Key Assignment

Key Function

Use the <TAB> key when editing text.

Use the <ESC> key to exit from a menu or an
application.

The

Main Scan/Picture Button is used for

scanning images/taking pictures (refer to “Scan­ning Barcodes and Capturing Images” on
page 18).

The 4-Way Navigation key is used for screen
navigation. The <Up bump> and <Down bump>
keys are used to scroll up and down. The <Right
bump> and <Left bump> are used for horizontal
navigation between action buttons and entry
fields.

The <ENT> key is used to continue to the next
field/screen (i.e., continue processing).

The <SP> key enables entering blank space(s)
within a text field. The <SP> key is active only
on those text entry screens which contain fields
that allow spaces to be entered.

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Table 3: HC700-L - Key Assignment

Key Function

The <BKSP> key moves the cursor to the previ­ous character in the field, and while doing so,
erases the character. Any remaining characters
to the right of the cursor are shifted to the left. If
there are no more characters to erase, the unit
beeps. The <BKSP> key is only active on data
entry screens.

The Function <Fn> key changes the alphabetic
keypad to preset function keys. For example, the
<A> key in <Fn> mode becomes <F1>.

When pressed once, the yellow <SHIFT> key
toggles between alphabetic and numeric keypad
modes, shifting between letter entry and digit
entry (pressing a key produces the yellow num­ber/symbol).

For example, pressing the <SHIFT> key and then
the <P> key types the digit “8”. Pressing the
<SHIFT> again and then the <P> key types the
letter “P”.

Hold down the <SHIFT> key and press on any
alphabet key for uppercase letter (default mode
is lowercase letters).

The <SHIFT> is also used for screen and keypad
illumination (see page 17).

The Application <P1> and <P2> keys function-
ality is set by the software application running
on the HC700-L. To learn more about these keys,
consult the software application guide.

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To set the Application key functionality, go to:
Start Menu->Settings->Personal->Buttons.

Direct Action Keys

The direct action keys enable the user a quick access to basic
operations of the HC700-L without exploring the HC700-L
software programs.

Screen Backlight Adjustment

The screen backlight can be adjusted by holding down the

<SHIFT> key and pressing the up or down bumps to

increase or decrease the screen backlight.

Turning the Screen Backlight On & Off

Hold down the <SHIFT> for two seconds - the screen back­light will turn on. To turn off - hold down for another two sec­onds.
When not in use, the backlight turns off automatically. To
configure the screen illumination duration, go to: Start Menu-
>Settings->System->Backlight.

Keypad Backlight Adjustment

The keypad backlight can be adjusted by holding down the

<SHIFT> key and pressing the right or left bumps to

increase or decrease the keypad backlight.

Turning the Keypad Backlight On & Off

Hold down the <SHIFT> key for four seconds - the keypad
backlight will turn on.
To turn off - hold down the <SHIFT> key for another two sec­onds.

When not in use, the backlight turns off automatically. To
configure the keypad illumination duration, go to: Start
Menu->Settings->System->Backlight.

Calibrating the Touch Screen

To calibrate the touch screen - hold down the <SHIFT> and
<SP> and <C> keys and follow the calibrate application
instructions to complete your touch screen calibration.

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Virtual Keyboard

To display the virtual keyboard - hold down the <SHIFT> and
<SP> and Scan/Picture Button.

Scanning Barcodes and Capturing Images

The HC700-L houses a digital camera (imager) that captures
pictures and scans the most commonly used 1D and 2D bar­codes. The HC700-L supports 360

° omni-directional capture

for easy use in daily work. The imager captures digital
images, such as signatures, text or pictures of any object or
paper form. The images are stored in the HC700-L memory.

CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT
IEC 60825-1 ED 1.2:2001

Hold 2 to 12 Inches from target

20o Vertical angle of
barcode capture

Aim the green light
bar at the barcode

20o

Red Ambient Light

40o horizontal angle of
barcode capture

Figure 8.Capturing Images with the HC700-L Imager

Scan/Picture Key

40o

Scan/Picture Keys

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To capture an image:

1. Run the Bcr barcode reader application: Start Menu-

>Programs->Sample Applications->Bcr.

2. Aim and hold the HC700-L at 2 to 12 inches (5 to 30 cm)

distance from the target.

3. Press one of the Scan keys and aim the green aiming bar

towards the target to adjust your position. Note that
when the HC700-L is held closer to the barcode the
green aiming bar appears smaller and when held farther
from the barcode it appears larger. Barcode symbols
with dense symbol elements should be read closer to the
HC700-L while large barcodes with larger symbol ele­ments should be read at a larger distance (Depth-of­Field) from the HC700-L.

To capture a barcode, aim the green aiming bar at any angle
across the barcode symbol, as shown in Figure 9

1D Barcode Symbol

Figure 9. HC700-L Imager - Barcode Capture Positions

2D Barcode Symbol

Note: When adjusting your position, you may move back
and forth from the target to capture the entire object - a suc­cessful scan is indicated by a beeping sound.

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Resetting the HC700-L

You may need to reset the HC700-L; for example, you may
need to reset due to communication cut-off, or if the operat­ing system or the application stops responding.

If the HC700-L stops responding, perform the following steps:

Step 1: Warm Reset

Important Note: When
the HC700-L performs
Warm Reset, all recorded
information remains
stored in memory.

Hold down the <ESC>
and <A> and <F> keys
(see Figure 10) for at least
5 seconds - the Motorola
logo will show on the

igure 10. Warm Reset-Key Combination

screen for about 30 sec­onds and then Windows desktop or application screen will
appear - the HC700-L functions again.

If the HC700-L still does
not respond, perform
“Step 2: Cold Reset”:

Step 2: Cold Reset

Cold Reset restarts the
HC700-L by erasing all
stored records and
entries.

Do Not perform Cold
Reset unless Warm
Reset fails to solve the
problem.

Hold down the Power Button and <S> and <X> keys for at
least 5 seconds (see Figure 11); the HC700-L will restart its
operating system.

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Figure 11. Cold Reset - Key Combination

Mini SD Memory Card

Installing a Mini
SD Card

Important: Turn t he
HC700-L power off before
removing or installing the
Mini SD (Secure Digital)
card.

1. Turn off the HC700-L.

2. Remove the cover

screw to access the Mini SD card slot (see Figure 12).

3. Insert the Mini SD card as shown in Figure 12.

Figure 12. Mini SD Card Installation

Mini SD Card Handling Precautions

• Use only the supplied Mini SD card.

• Do not bend or apply force to the Mini SD card.

• Do not store the Mini SD card in locations subjected to

high humidity or temperatures.

Service

The HC700-L does not contain user serviceable parts. How­ever, the following sections provide maintenance guidelines.

Maintaining the HC700-L

In order to maintain the HC700-L in good working order:

• Do not scratch the screen. Use only Motorola supplied

stylus.

• Never use a pen or pencil or any sharp object on the

screen.

• Protect the HC700-L from temperature extremes. Do not

leave the HC700-L on the dashboard of a car on a hot
day, and keep the HC700-L away from hot places.

• Do not store or use the HC700-L in any location that is

extremely dusty, damp or wet.

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Cleaning

This section details the cleaning instructions for the battery
contacts, screen and any other part of the HC700-L.

Before using any of the materials detailed

!

Caution

below, refer to the safety instructions shown
on the product’s label or package.

Cleaning Materials

To clean the HC700-L, use Chemical Pure grade (C.P) “Isopro­pyl Alcohol (IPA)” also named “Iso Propanol”.

You may use Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) manufactured by Merck,
Riedel-de Haen, or any other reputable chemical manufac­turer.

It is recommended to use a soft lint free cloth such as Tex­wipe TX512, BlueWipe cleaning rag/cloth. It is also possible
to use optic lens wiping paper such as "rice paper".

Cleaning Procedure

If the battery contacts, screen or surface of the HC700-L
becomes dirty, use a soft lint cloth moistened with diluted
Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) solution to remove dirt. The Isopropyl
Alcohol (IPA) can be diluted with water up to 20%.

ActiveSync (

USB) Connectivity

The ActiveSync over USB enables the user to explore and
manage the HC700-L from remote, transfer files (data images

etc.) and surf the Internet via host PC.

Host PC

PC USB Port

HC700-L Port

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Figure 13. USB Connectivity

First Time Connection

In order to enable USB communication with your host PC,
Microsoft ActiveSync program must be installed on your PC.

The HC700-L is provided with the ActiveSync program
installed. However, the program can be obtained from
Microsoft web site. To learn more about most up-to-date ver­sion of the ActiveSync and its operation, refer to ActiveSync
help.

Connect the USB cable between the HC700-L and PC. Your PC
will identify the new connection and will request you to point
to the HC700-L software driver (wceusbsh.inf) provided with
this product.

Routine Connection

Just hook the USB cable from the HC700-L to your PC - the
ActiveSync icon will become green and a Partnership window
will show. Check the Guest Partnership and click Next to
popup the ActiveSync program.

Troubleshooting

Table 4: Troubleshooting the HC700-L

Problem Cause Solution

HC700-L
does not turn
on

HC700-L in Sus­pend mode

battery is
drained

Battery is not
installed prop­erly or not
charged

Press the Power Button

Replace with fresh battery

Ensure proper battery
installation in HC700-L.
Charge or replace the bat­tery

Battery con­tacts are dirty.

Remove the battery and
clean the battery contacts
as described in “Cleaning”
on page 22.

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Table 4: Troubleshooting the HC700-L

Problem Cause Solution

Battery does
not charge in
HC700-L Cra­dle

HC700-L is not
locked in the
HC700-L Cradle

HC700-L Cra­dle contacts are
not clean

Battery temper­ature is out of
range (Status
LED flashes yel­low)

Re-install the HC700-L in
the HC700-L Cradle. Place
the HC700-L properly in
HC700-L Cradle. (Verify that
the HC700-L Cradle LED is
On and charge for three
hours)

Clean contacts and remove
dust and objects from
within the HC700-L Cradle

Ensure that the battery
temperature is within
range. (refer to “Charging
the Battery” on page 6). If
battery remains hot,
replace battery (defective
battery).

HC700-L
does not
detect scan
input

Defective bat­tery

Aiming pattern
not directed at
the barcode
symbol

Unreadable
barcode

Replace battery

Scan again and make sure
that the green light is
aimed across the barcode
Check for readable barcode
(not covered, or abstracted)

Be sure the barcode symbol
is not covered, damaged or
obstructed. Make sure the
barcode symbology is con­figured. For a list of symbol­ogies configured by default,
refer to the Specifications
section.

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Table 4: Troubleshooting the HC700-L

Problem Cause Solution

HC700-L
does not
respond

HC700-L ran­domly
shuts off

Problem in the
HC700-L oper­ating system or
communica­tions network

Unclean bat­tery contacts.

Ensure proper battery
installation in HC700-L.
Charge or replace the bat­tery

Execute Warm Reset
“Resetting the HC700-L” on
page 20. The HC700-L
should function again

If HC700-L still does not
respond, perform Cold
Reset (see “Resetting the
HC700-L” on page 20). The
operating system will
reboot in 30 seconds

Clean the battery contacts,
see “Cleaning” on page 22.

Incomplete
or no data
transmission
between
HC700-L and
HC700-L Cra­dle

HC700-L is not
docked prop­erly in the cra­dle

IrDA communi­cation window
is obscured

Communica­tion software
was incorrectly
installed or
configured

Make sure that the HC700­L is properly docked in the
cradle

Make sure that the IrDA
window of the HC700-L is
clean and has a clear line
of sight with the IrDA win­dow of the cradle

Refer to the HC700-L Cradle
user manual or see your
system administrator

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Index

Numerics
4-Way Navigation Key 15
B
Back-Light Adjustment 17
Battery Maintenance 8
battery snap 7
battery temperature range 8
body-worn devices 1
C
Capture Position 19
Capturing Images 18
charging temperature 9
Cleaning 22
Cleaning Procedure 22
Cold Reset 20
D
deep sleep 10
dense symbol 19
Depth-of-Field 19
Disposal 9
does not charge 24
does not respond 25
does not turn on 23
E
Ethernet 1
F
First Time Battery Charge 7
G
green aiming pattern 19
I
Isopropyl Alcohol 22
K
Keypad 14

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L
Local Area Network 1
M
Mini SD Card 21
N
Navigation Key Panel 5
P
package 2
Personal Digital Assistant 1
Pocket PC® 1
Power Button 10
Prevent Injury 9
R
red ambient light 18
Resetting 20
Routine Battery Charge 8
S
Scanning Barcodes 18
Shift 14
single slot battery charger 6
Status LED 10
Storage 8
Suspend 10
T
Turning Off 10
Turning On 10
W
Warm Reset 20
WiFi 1

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