Symbol MC70 User Manual

MC70 Enterprise Digital Assistant

User Guide

MC70

User Guide

72E-71769-01

Revision B

August 2006

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© 2006 by Symbol Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Patents

This product is covered by one or more of the patents listed on the website: www.symbol.com/patents

Revision History

Changes to the original manual are listed below:

Change Date Description

A 1/2006 Initial release.
B 8/2006 Add Revision History page.

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Chapter 2:
Add vibrator feature information.
Remove Green and Red Phone button remapping information. Not supported.
Update cold boot procedure to remove step to calibrate screen after cold boot.

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Table of Contents

Patents........................................................................................................................... ii

Revision History............................................................................................................. iii

About This Guide

Introduction.................................................................................................................... xi

Documentation Set .................................................................................................. xi

Configurations................................................................................................................ xii

Chapter Descriptions ..................................................................................................... xiii

Notational Conventions.................................................................................................. xiii

Related Documents ....................................................................................................... xiv

Service Information........................................................................................................ xiv

Symbol Support Center............................................................................................ xiv

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1-1

Unpacking ..................................................................................................................... 1-2

Accessories ................................................................................................................... 1-3

Getting Started .............................................................................................................. 1-4

Installing and Removing the Main Battery .................................................................... 1-4

Installing the Main Battery ....................................................................................... 1-4

Removing the Main Battery ..................................................................................... 1-5

Charging the Battery ..................................................................................................... 1-6

Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery ........................................ 1-6

Charging Spare Batteries ........................................................................................ 1-7

Charging Temperature ............................................................................................ 1-8

Powering On the EDA ................................................................................................... 1-8

Calibrating the Screen ............................................................................................ 1-8

Checking Battery Status ............................................................................................... 1-8

SIM Card ....................................................................................................................... 1-9

Adjusting the Handstrap ................................................................................................ 1-10

Removing the Screen Protector .................................................................................... 1-11

Battery Management ..................................................................................................... 1-11

Changing the Power Settings ................................................................................. 1-12

Changing the Backlight Settings ............................................................................. 1-12

Changing the Keypad Backlight Settings ................................................................ 1-12

Turning Off the Radios ............................................................................................ 1-12

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Turning Off the WLAN Radio ............................................................................ 1-12

Turning Off the Bluetooth and WAN Radios ..................................................... 1-13

Chapter 2: Using the MC70

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 2-1

Status Icons .................................................................................................................. 2-1

Speaker Icon ........................................................................................................... 2-3

Battery Icon ............................................................................................................. 2-4

Connectivity Icon ..................................................................................................... 2-4

WWAN Icon ............................................................................................................ 2-5

Time Icon ................................................................................................................ 2-5

Instant Message Icon .............................................................................................. 2-6

E-Mail Icon .............................................................................................................. 2-7

Multiple Notifications Icon ....................................................................................... 2-7

LED Indicators .............................................................................................................. 2-8

Keypads ........................................................................................................................ 2-9

Numeric Keypad Configuration ............................................................................... 2-9

QWERTY Keypad Configuration ............................................................................. 2-13

Special Character Key ...................................................................................... 2-17

Function Buttons ........................................................................................................... 2-19

Stylus ............................................................................................................................ 2-19

Using a Headset ........................................................................................................... 2-20

Data Capture ................................................................................................................ 2-20

Linear Scanning ...................................................................................................... 2-21

Imaging ................................................................................................................... 2-21

Operational Modes ............................................................................................ 2-21

Scanning Considerations ........................................................................................ 2-21

Linear Scanning ...................................................................................................... 2-22

Imager Scanning ..................................................................................................... 2-23

Resetting the EDA ........................................................................................................ 2-24

Performing a Warm Boot ........................................................................................ 2-24

Performing a Cold Boot ........................................................................................... 2-24

Waking the EDA ...................................................................................................... 2-25

Locking the EDA ........................................................................................................... 2-25

Chapter 3: Using Bluetooth

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 3-1

Adaptive Frequency Hopping ....................................................................................... 3-1

Security ......................................................................................................................... 3-2

Turning the Bluetooth Radio Mode On and Off ............................................................ 3-2

Disabling Bluetooth ................................................................................................. 3-3

Enabling Bluetooth .................................................................................................. 3-3

Bluetooth Power States .......................................................................................... 3-3

Cold Boot .......................................................................................................... 3-3

Warm Boot ........................................................................................................ 3-4

Suspend ............................................................................................................ 3-4

Resume ............................................................................................................. 3-4

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Modes ........................................................................................................................... 3-4

Wizard Mode ........................................................................................................... 3-4

Explorer Mode ......................................................................................................... 3-6

Discovering Bluetooth Device(s) ................................................................................... 3-7

Bonding with Discovered Device(s) .................................................................. 3-8

Renaming a Bonded Device ............................................................................. 3-10

Deleting a Bonded Device ................................................................................. 3-11

Accepting a Bond .............................................................................................. 3-12

Discovering Services .................................................................................................... 3-12

File Transfer Services ............................................................................................. 3-13

Creating a New File or Folder ........................................................................... 3-14

Deleting a File ................................................................................................... 3-14

Getting a File ..................................................................................................... 3-14

Copying a File ................................................................................................... 3-15

Connecting to the Internet Using an Access Point .................................................. 3-15

Dial-Up Networking Services .................................................................................. 3-15

Adding a Dial-up Entry ...................................................................................... 3-18

Object Exchange Push Services ............................................................................. 3-19

Sending a Contact ............................................................................................. 3-19

Sending a Picture .............................................................................................. 3-20

Headset Services .................................................................................................... 3-21

Serial Port Services ................................................................................................ 3-22

ActiveSync Using Serial Port Services .............................................................. 3-23

Personal Area Network Services ............................................................................ 3-24

Bluetooth Settings ......................................................................................................... 3-25

Device Info Tab ....................................................................................................... 3-25

Services Tab ........................................................................................................... 3-25

Dial-Up Networking Service .............................................................................. 3-26

File Transfer Service ......................................................................................... 3-27

Hands-Free Service .......................................................................................... 3-27

Headset Service ................................................................................................ 3-28

OBEX Object Push Service ............................................................................... 3-28

Personal Area Networking Service ................................................................... 3-29

Serial Port Service ............................................................................................ 3-29

Security Tab ............................................................................................................ 3-30

Discovery Tab ......................................................................................................... 3-31

Virtual COM Port Tab .............................................................................................. 3-31

Miscellaneous Tab .................................................................................................. 3-32

Chapter 4: Using the MC7004/MC7094 Phone

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 4-1

Accessing the Phone Keypad ....................................................................................... 4-1

Making a Call Using the Keypad ............................................................................. 4-2

Turning the Phone On and Off (Flight Mode) ................................................................ 4-2

Answering a Call ........................................................................................................... 4-3

Audio Modes ........................................................................................................... 4-3

Incoming Call Features ........................................................................................... 4-4

Muting a Call ................................................................................................................. 4-4

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Taking Notes ................................................................................................................. 4-5

Using Speed Dial .......................................................................................................... 4-6

Adding a Speed Dial Entry ...................................................................................... 4-6

Editing a Speed Dial Entry ...................................................................................... 4-8

Deleting a Speed Dial Entry .................................................................................... 4-9

Making a Speed Dial Call ........................................................................................ 4-10

Using Call History ......................................................................................................... 4-11

Managing Call History ............................................................................................. 4-12

Changing the Call History View ........................................................................ 4-12

Resetting the Recent Calls Counter .................................................................. 4-12

Deleting Call History Items by Call Date ........................................................... 4-13

Deleting All Call History Items ........................................................................... 4-14

Viewing Call Status ........................................................................................... 4-14

Using the Call History Menu ............................................................................. 4-15

Using Contacts ............................................................................................................. 4-16

Swapping Calls ............................................................................................................. 4-16

Conference Calling ....................................................................................................... 4-17

Text Messaging ............................................................................................................ 4-18

Sending a Message ................................................................................................ 4-18

Chapter 5: Accessories

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 5-1

Cables ..................................................................................................................... 5-1

Cradles .................................................................................................................... 5-1

Miscellaneous ......................................................................................................... 5-1

Snap-on Modules .................................................................................................... 5-1

Headset ........................................................................................................................ 5-2

Multi Media Card (MMC) / Secure Digital (SD) Card .................................................... 5-2

Single Slot USB/Serial Cradle ...................................................................................... 5-3

Charging the EDA Battery ....................................................................................... 5-4

Charging the Spare Battery .................................................................................... 5-4

Battery Charging Indicators .................................................................................... 5-5

Charging Temperature ...................................................................................... 5-5

Four Slot Ethernet Cradle ............................................................................................. 5-5

Charging ................................................................................................................ 5-6

Battery Charging Indicators .................................................................................... 5-6

Charging Temperature ...................................................................................... 5-6

VCD7000 Vehicle Cradle .............................................................................................. 5-7

Charging the EDA Battery ....................................................................................... 5-7

Removing the EDA ........................................................................................... 5-8

Charging the Spare Battery .................................................................................... 5-8

Battery Charging Indicators .................................................................................... 5-9

Charging Temperature ...................................................................................... 5-9

Four Slot Spare Battery Charger .................................................................................. 5-10

MC70 Battery Shim Installation ............................................................................... 5-10

Spare Battery Charging .......................................................................................... 5-11

Battery Charging Indicators .................................................................................... 5-11

Charging Temperature ...................................................................................... 5-11

Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) ..................................................................................... 5-12

Attaching and Removing the MSR .......................................................................... 5-12

Using the MSR ....................................................................................................... 5-13

TRG7000 Trigger Handle .............................................................................................. 5-13

Inserting the EDA into the Trigger Handle .............................................................. 5-14

Removing the EDA ................................................................................................. 5-14

Scanning ................................................................................................................. 5-14

Using a Cradle ........................................................................................................ 5-15

Cables ........................................................................................................................... 5-16

Battery Charging and Operating Power .................................................................. 5-17

LED Charge Indications .......................................................................................... 5-17

Charging Temperature ...................................................................................... 5-17

Chapter 6: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 6-1

Maintaining the EDA ..................................................................................................... 6-1

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 6-2

EDA ......................................................................................................................... 6-2

Bluetooth Connection .............................................................................................. 6-4

Single Slot USB/Serial Cradle ................................................................................. 6-6

Four Slot Ethernet Cradle ....................................................................................... 6-7

Vehicle Cradle ......................................................................................................... 6-8

Four Slot Spare Battery Charger ............................................................................ 6-8

Cables ..................................................................................................................... 6-9

Magnetic Stripe Reader .......................................................................................... 6-9

Trigger Handle .............................................................................................................. 6-10

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Appendix A: Technical Specifications

MC70 Technical Specifications ..................................................................................... A-1

MC70 Accessory Specifications .................................................................................... A-4

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About This Guide

Introduction

This guide provides information about using the MC7 0 Ent er pri se Digital Assistant (EDA) and acces sor ie s.

NOTE Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and can differ from actual screens.

Documentation Set

The documentation set for the MC70 provides information for specific user needs, and includes:

•

Microsoft® Windows Mobile 5.0 Applications User Guide for Symbol Devices - describes how to
use Microsoft developed applications.

About This Guide

•

Symbol Application Guide - describes how to use Symbol developed sample applications.

•

MC70 User Guide - describes how to use the MC70 EDA.

•

MC70 Integrator Guide - describes how to set up the MC70 EDA and accessories.

•

SMDK Help File - provides API information for writing applications.

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Configurations

This guide covers the following configurations:

•

MC7004 - Windows® Mobile 5.0 Operating System; EDGE GPRS quad-band WAN radio; Bluetooth®
wireless technology (Class II); QVGA 3.5” color display; 64MB RAM/128MB flash memory; 1D laser
scanner or 2D imager; numeric or QWERTY keyp ad; VoIP ready (VoIP application does not sh ip with the
EDA); user accessible SD card slot.

•

MC7090 - Windows® Mobile 5.0 Operating System; 802.11a/b/g radio; Bluetooth® wireless technology;
color display; 64MB RAM/128MB flash memory; 1D laser scanner or 2D imager; numeric or QWERTY
keypad; VoIP ready (VoIP application does not ship with the EDA); user accessible SD card slot.

•

MC7094 - Windows® Mobile 5.0 Operating System; 802.11a/b/g radio; GPRS WAN radio; Bluetooth®
wireless technology; color display; 64MB RAM/128MB flash memory; 1D laser scanner or 2D imager;
numeric or QWERTY keypad; VoIP ready (VoIP application does not ship with the EDA); user accessib le
SD card slot.

Chapter Descriptions

Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

•

Chapter 1, Getting Started provides information on getting the EDA up and running for the first time.

•

Chapter 2, Using the MC70 provides basic instructions for using the EDA, including powering on and
resetting the EDA, and entering and capturing data.

•

Chapter 3, Using Bluetooth explains Bluetooth functionality on the EDA.

•

Chapter 4, Using the MC7004/MC7094 Phone provides basic instructions for using the MC70 phone.

•

Chapter 5, Accessories describes the available accessories and how to use them with the EDA.

•

Chapter 6, Maintenance & Troubleshooting includes instructions on cleaning and storing the EDA, and
provides troubleshooting solutions for potential problems during EDA operation.

•

Appendix A, Technical Specifications provides the technical specifications for the EDA.

Notational Conventions

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The following conventions are used in this document:

•

“EDA” refers to the Symbol MC70 series of hand-held EDAs.

•

Italics are used to highlight the following:

- Chapters and sections in this and related documents

- Dialog box, window, and screen names

- Drop-down list and list box names

- Check box and radio button names

- Icons on a screen.

•

Bold text is used to highlight the following:

- Key names on a keypad

- Button names on a screen.

•

bullets (•) indicate:

- Action items

- Lists of alternatives

- Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential

•

Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.

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Related Documents

•

MC70 Quick Star t Guide, p/n 72-71770-xx

•

MC70 Microsoft Mobile 5.0 Regulatory Information, p/n 72-71767-xx

•

MC70 Integrator Guide, p/n 72E-71768-xx

•

Microsoft® Applications for Mobile and CE 5.0 User Guide, p/n 72E-78456-xx

•

Symbol Application Guide, p/n 72E-68901-xx

•

Symbol Mobility Developer Kits (SMDKs), available at: http://devzone.symbol.com/.

•

Latest ActiveSync software, available at: http://www.microsoft.com.

For the latest version of this guide and all guides, go to: http://www.symbol.com/mc70.

Service Information

If you have a problem with your equipment, contact the “Symbol Support Center,” for your region. See page
xiv for contact information. Before calling, have the model number, serial number , and several of your bar code

symbols at hand.

Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person can try to talk
you through your problem. If the equipment is found to be working properly and the problem is symbol
readability, the Support Center will request samples of your bar codes for analysis at our plant.

If your problem cannot be solved over the phone, you may need to return your equipment for servicing. If that
is necessary, you will be given specific directions.

Symbol Technologies is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the app roved shipping
container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty. If the original shipping
container was not kept, contact Symbol to have another sent to you.

Symbol Support Center

For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the Symbol Support Center
in:

Country/Region Address Telephone

United States Symbol Technologies, Inc.

One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, New York 11742-1300

Canada Symbol Technologies Canada, Inc.

5180 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 5L9

1-800-653-5350

1-866-416-8545 (Inside Canada)
905-629-7226 (Outside Canada)

United Kingdom Symbol Technologies

Symbol Place
Winnersh Triangle, Berkshi re RG41 5TP
United Kingdom

0800 328 2424 (Inside UK)
[phone] (O utside UK)

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Country/Region Address Telephone

Asia/Pacific Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc.

(Singapore Branch)
230 Victoria Street #12-06/10
Bugis Junction Office To wer
Singapore 188024

Australia Symbol Technologies Pty. Ltd.

432 St. Kilda Road
Melbourne, Victoria 3004
Australia

Austria/Österreich Symbol Technologies Austria GmbH

Prinz-Eugen Strasse 70 / 2.Haus
1040 Vienna, Austria
01-5055794-0 (Inside Austria)

Denmark/Danmark Symbol Technologies AS

Dr. Neergaardsvej 3
2970 Hørsholm, Denmark

Europe/Mid-East
Distributor
Operations

Finland/Suomi Oy Symbol Technologies

Kaupintie 8 A 6
FIN-00440 Helsinki, Finland

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

1-800-672-906 (Inside Australia)
[phone] (Outside Australia

[phone] (Outside Austria)

7020-1718 (Inside Denmark)
[phone] (Outside Denmark)

Contact your local distributor or call +44 118
945 7360

9 5407 580 (Inside Finland)
[phone] (Outside Finland)

France Symbol Technologies France

Centre d'Affaire d'Antony
3 Rue de la Renaissance
92184 Antony Cedex, France

Germany/
Deutschland

Italy/Italia Symbol Technologies Italia S.R.L.

Latin America
Sales Support

Mexico/México Symbol Technologies Mexico Ltd.

Netherlands/Neder
land

Symbol Technologies GmbH
Waldstrasse 66
D-63128 Dietzenbach, Germany

Via Cristoforo Columbo, 49
20090 Trezzano S/N Navigilo
Milano, Italy

2730 University Dr.
Coral Springs, FL 33065 USA

Torre Picasso
Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho No
88
Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000
Mexico City, DF, Mexico

Symbol Technologies
Kerkplein 2, 7051 CX
Postbus 24 7050 AA
Varsseveld, Netherlands

01-40-96-52-21 (Inside France)
[phone] (Outside France)

6074-49020 (Inside Germany)
[phone] (Outside Germany)

2-484441 (Inside Italy)
[phone] (Outside Italy)

1-800-347-0178 (Inside United States)
[phone] (Outside United States)
954-340-9454 (Fax)

5-520-1835 (Inside Mexico)
[phone] (Outside Mexico)

315-271700 (Inside Netherlands)
[phone] (Outside Netherlands)

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Country/Region Address Telephone

Norway/Norge Symbol’s registered and mailing

address:
Symbol Technologies Norway
Hoybratenveien 35 C
N-1055 OSLO, Norway
Symbol’s repair depot and shipping
address:
Symbol Technologies Norway
Enebakkveien 123
N-0680 OSLO, Norway

South Africa Symbol Technologies Africa Inc.

Block B2
Rutherford Estate
1 Scott Street
Waverly 2090 Johannesburg
Republic of South Africa

Spain/España Symbol Technologies S.L.

Avenida de Bruselas, 22
Edificio Sauce
Alcobendas, Madrid 28108
Spain

Sweden/Sverige “Letter” address:

Symbol Technologies AB
Box 1354
S-171 26 SOLNA
Sweden

[phone]

11-809 5311 (Inside South Africa)
[phone] (Outside South Africa)

91 324 40 00 (Inside Spain)
[phone] (Outside Spain)
Fax: [phone]

Switchboard: 08 445 29 00 (domestic)
Call Center: [phone] (international)
Support E-Mail:
[e-mail]

Visit/shipping address:
Symbol Technologies AB
Solna Strandväg 78
S-171 54 SOLNA
Sweden

If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symb ol Bus ine ss Par tn er, contact that Business Partner for
service.

For the latest version of this guide go to:http://www.symbol.com/manuals.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Introduction

This chapter lists the parts and accessories for the EDA and explains how to install and charge the batteries,

replace the strap, and power on the EDA for the first time.

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Receiver

Scan/Action Button

Up/Down Button

Touch Screen with
Protective Overlay

Microphone

Power Button

Scan/Decode

LED

Keypad
(Numeric Keypad Pictured)

I/O Connector

Handstrap Attachment

Charge

Status LED

Radio Power

Status LED

Figure 1-1

MC70 Front View

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Handstrap Slot

Headset Jack

Handstrap

Battery Cover
Battery Cover Latch
Memory Card Slot

Speaker

(Imager Model Shown)

Figure 1-2

Unpacking

Carefully remove all protective material from the EDA and save the shipping container for later storage and
shipping.

Verify that you received the following equipment:

•

MC70 EDA

•

Lithium-ion battery

•

Battery cover/strap assembly

•

Tethered stylus

Scan Window

Action Button

Scan/Action Button

Tether Point

Stylus

MC70 Rear View

•

Protective overlay, installed on display window

•

Regulatory Guide

•

Quick Start Guide.

Inspect the equipment for damage. If any equipment is missing or damaged, contact the Symbol Technologies
Support Center immediately. See page xiv for contact information.

Accessories

Table 1-1 lists the accessories available for the MC70 EDA.

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Table 1-1

MC70 Accessories

Accessory Description

Snap-on Cables The EDA supports the following cables:

•

AC line cord (country-specific) and power supply, charges the EDA.

•

Auto charge cable, charges the EDA using a vehicle’s cigarette lighter.

•

DEX cable, connects the EDA to a vending machine.

•

Serial cable, adds serial communication capabilities.

•

USB cable, adds USB communication capabilities.

•

Modem inverter cable.

•

Printer cables, available for O’Neil and Zebra printers from printer
vendors.

Single Slot USB/Serial
Cradle

Charges the EDA main battery and a spare battery. Synchronizes the EDA with

a host computer through either a serial or a USB connection.
Four Slot Ethernet Cradle Charges the EDA main battery and connects the EDA with an Ethe rnet network.
VCD7000 Vehicle Cradle Installs in a vehicle and charges the EDA main battery and a spare battery.

Provides serial data communication between an MC70 and an external device.
Four Slot Spare Battery

Charges up to four EDA spare batteries. Includes an adapter.
Charger

Headset Use in noisy environments.
Belt Mounted Rigid

Clips onto belt to hold the EDA when not in use.
Holster

Magnetic Stripe Reader

Snaps on to the EDA and adds magstripe read capabilities.
(MSR)

Memory Card (MMC/SD) Provides secondary non-volatile storage.
Software Symbol Mobility Developer Kits (SMDKs), available at:

http://www.symbol.com/mc70.

Spare lithium-ion battery Replacement batteries: standard capacity 1900 mAh battery; extended capacity

3800 mAh battery.
Stylus Performs pen functions.
Trigger Handle Snap-on attachment adds a gun-style handle to the EDA.
Wall Mounting Kit Use for wall mounting the cradles.

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Getting Started

To start using the EDA for the first time:

•

Install the main battery and cover assembly.

•

Charge the EDA.

•

Power on the EDA.

•

Configure the EDA.

Installing and Removing the Main Battery

Installing the Main Battery

Before using the EDA, install a lithium-ion battery. The standard capacity 1900 mAh battery is shown. The
extended capacity 3800 mAh battery require s a la r ge r ca pacity batte r y cove r.

1. Insert the battery, top first, into the battery compartment in the back of the EDA.

2. Press the battery down into the battery compartment until the battery release latch snaps into place.

Battery

Release Latch

Figure 1-3

Inserting the Battery

NOTE Position the battery correctly, with the battery charging contacts on top of the charging

contacts in the battery compartment.

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3. With the battery cover latches open, insert the cover, bottom first, then press down on the top of the cover.

Battery Cover Latch

Battery Cover

Figure 1-4

4. Close the battery cover latches on either side of the battery cover.

5. Insert the handstrap through the han ds tra p slot, th en tigh te n and pr ess down to secure.

Handstrap

Figure 1-5

Inserting the Battery Cover

Handstrap Slot

Inserting the Handstrap

The EDA powers up after inserting the battery.

Removing the Main Battery

1. Press the red Power button to suspend the EDA.

2. Loosen the handstrap at the top of the EDA.

3. Open the battery cover latches on either side of the battery cover.

Battery Cover Latch

Figure 1-6

Opening the Battery Cover Latches

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4. Lift the top of the battery cover and remove.

Figure 1-7

5. Press the battery release latch on the bottom of the battery to unlock, and lift the battery out of the well.

Removing the Battery Cover

Charging the Battery

Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery

Before using the EDA for the first time, charge the main battery until the amber Charge Status LED remains lit
(see Table 1-2 on page 1-7 for charge status indications). To charge the EDA, use a cable or a cradle with the
appropriate power supply. For information about the accessories available for the EDA, see Chapter 5,

Accessories.

The EDA is equipped with a memory backup battery which automatically charges from the fully-charged main
battery. When using the EDA for the first time, the backup battery requires approximately 24 hours to fully
charge. This is also true any time the backup battery is discharged, which occurs when the main battery is
removed for several hours. The backup battery retains RAM data in memory for at least 30 minutes (at room
temperature) when the EDA's main battery is removed. When the EDA reaches a very low battery state, the
combination of main battery and backup battery retains data in memory for at least 40 hours.

To charge batteries, use either a cable or on e of the follow ing cra dle s. Fo r crad le se tu p an d char gin g
procedures refer to the MC70 Integrator Guide.

•

Single Slot USB/Serial Cradle

•

Four Slot Ethernet Cradle

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Vehicle Cradle.

Snap-on accessories such as the Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) and the Trigger Handle provide a
pass-through port for charging.

To charge the main battery:

1. Connect the charging accessory to the appropriate power source.

2. Insert the EDA into a cradle or attach the cable. The EDA begins chargi ng. Th e Char ge LED blinks a mbe r

while charging, then turns solid amber when fully charged. See Table 1-2 for charging indications.

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The standard capacity battery (1900 mAh) fully charge s in less th an four hours. The extended ca p acity batte ry
(3800 mAh) fully charges in less than eight hours.

Table 1-2

LED Charge Indicators

Charge Status LED Indication

Off EDA is not charging; EDA is not inserted correctly in the cradle or connected to

a power source; charger is not powered.

Slow Blinking Amber

EDA is charging.

(1 blink every 2 seconds)
Solid Amber Charging complete.

Note: When the battery is initially inserted in the EDA, the amber LED flashes
once if the battery power is low or the battery is not fully inserted.

Fast Blinking Amber
(2 blinks/second)

Charging error, e.g.:

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Temperature is too low or too high.

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Charging has gone on too long without completing (typically eight hours).

Charging Spare Batteries

Use one of the following accessories to charge a 1900 mAh or 3800 mAh spare battery:

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Single Slot USB/Serial Cradle

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Four Slot Battery Charger

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VCD7000 Vehicle Cradle.

To charge a spare battery:

1. Connect the spare battery charging accessory to the appropriate power source.

2. Insert the spare battery into the accessory’s spare battery charging slot with the charging contacts facing

down (over the charging pins) and gently press down on the battery to ensure proper contact.
The battery begins charging. The amber charge LED on the accessory lights to show the charge status.

The standard spare battery fully charges in less than four hours, and the extended spare battery fully charges
in less than eight hours.

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Charging Temperature

Charge batteries in temperatures from 0oC to 40oC (32°F to 104°F). Note that at temperatures above 35oC,
charging is intelligently controlled by the EDA and the charging accessory in order to ensure safe operation
and optimize long-term battery life.

To accomplish this, for small periods of time, the EDA or accessory alternately ena bles an d disables battery
charging to keep the battery at acceptable temperatures. The EDA or accessory indicates when charging is
disabled due to abnormal temperatures via its LED. See Table 1-2.

Powering On the EDA

Press the Power button to turn on the EDA. If the EDA does not power on, reset it. See Resetting the EDA on

page 2-24.

When turning the EDA on for the first time, the Symbol splash screen displays for about a minute as the EDA
initializes its flash file system, then the calibration window appears. Note that these windows also appear upon
cold boot.

NOTE When the EDA powers up after inserting a battery for the first time, the device boots and

powers on automatically.

Calibrating the Screen

To calibrate the screen so the cursor on the touch screen aligns with the tip of the stylus:

1. Remove the stylus from its holder on the back of the EDA.

2. Carefully press and briefly hold the tip of stylus on the center of each target that appears on the screen.

3. Repeat as the target moves around the screen, then tap the screen to continue.

Checking Battery Status

To check the charge status of the main battery or backup battery in the EDA, tap Start - Settings - System ­Power icon to display the Power window.

To save battery power, tap the Advanced tab and set the EDA to turn off after a specified number of minutes.

SIM Card

GPRS phone service requires a Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card, or smart card. Obtain this card
from the phone service provider. The card fits into the EDA and can contain the following information:

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To install the SIM card:

1. Press the red Power button to suspend the EDA.

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NOTE MC7004 and MC7094 only.

Mobile phone service provider account details.
Information regarding service access and preferences.
Contact information, which can be moved to Contacts on the EDA.
Any additional services to which you have subscribed.

NOTE For more information about SIM cards, refer to the mobile phone service provider's

documentation.

2. Remove the battery.

3. Lift the SIM cover using the stylus tip.

SIM Cover

Figure 1-8

4. Insert the SIM card, as shown in Figure 1-9, with the cut edge of the car d facing out and the conta cts facing

Lifting the SIM Cover

down.

Figure 1-9

5. Lower the SIM cover and snap it in place.

6. Replace the battery and battery cover.

Inserting the SIM Card

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7. Press the red Power button.

8. Tap Start - Phone - Menu - Options - Network tab and verify that the service provider appears in the

Current network: field.

9. Make a call to verify connection.

NOTE For detailed information about WWAN ac tiv ation and settings, refer to the MC70 Integrator

Guide.

Adjusting the Handstrap

The EDA handstrap is attached to the bottom of the battery cover. Adjust the handstrap to increase comfort
when holding the EDA for extended periods of time. To adjust the handstrap:

1. Feed the handstrap through the handstrap slot in either direction, to tighten or loosen.

2. Secure the handstrap by pressing the two sides together as shown in Figure 1-10.

Figure 1-10

Handstrap Adjustment

Removing the Screen Protector

A screen protector is applied to the MC70. Symbol recommends using this to minimize wear and tear. Screen
protectors enhance the usability and durability of touch screen displays.

To remove the screen protector, lift the corner using a thin plastic card, such as a credit card, then carefully lift
it off the display.

Lift Screen

Protector Corner

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Figure 1-11

CAUTION Do not use a sharp object to remove the protector. Doing so can damage the display.

NOTE Not using a screen protector can affect warranty coverage. To purchase replacement

protectors, contact your local account manager or Symbol Technologies, Inc. These include screen
protector installation instructions. Part number: KT-67525-01 Screen Protector 3/pk.

Removing the Screen Protector

Battery Management

Observe the following battery saving tips:

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Leave the EDA connected to AC power at all times when not in use.

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Set the EDA to turn off after a short period of non-u se.

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Set the backlight to turn off after a short period of non-use.

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Turn off all wireless activities when not in use.

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Power off the EDA when charging to charge at a faster rate.

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Changing the Power Settings

To set the EDA to turn off after a short period of non-use:

1. Tap Start - Settings - System tab - Power icon - Advanced tab.

2. Select the On battery power: Turn off device if not used for check box and select a value from the

drop-down list.

3. Select ok.

Changing the Backlight Settings

To change the backlight settings in order to conserve more battery power:

1. Tap Start - Settings - System tab - Backlight icon - Battery Power tab.

2. Select the Disable backlight if device is not used for check box and select a value from the drop-down

list.

3. Select the Brightness tab.

4. Tap the Disable backlight check box to turn off the display backlight, or use the slider to set a low value

for the backlight.

5. Select ok.

Changing the Keypad Backlight Settings

To change the keypad backlight settings in order to cons er ve mor e battery power:

1. Tap Start - Settings - System tab - Keylight icon - Battery Power tab.

2. Select the On battery power: Disable keylight if device if not used for check box and select a value

from the drop-down list.

3. Select the Advanced tab.

4. Tap the Disable keylight check box to turn off the keypad backlight.

5. Select ok.

Turning Off the Radios

Turning Off the WLAN Radio

To turn off the WLAN radio, tap the Signal S trength ico n and select Disable Radio. A red X appears across the
icon indicating the radio is disabled (off).

To turn the WLAN radio back on, tap the Signal S trength icon and select En able Radio. The red X d isappears
from the icon indicating the radio is enabled (on).