Chapter 2 Using the MC55
Open the Start Menu
Adjust volume
Change the date and time
Soft Keys
Battery Status
Command Bar
WAN Signal Strength
Turn on or off radios
Change the date and time, set up the alarm, and more
BTExplorer
Wireless Applications
Notification
Connectivity
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Introduction
This chapter explains the buttons, status icons, and co ntrols on the MC55, and prov ides basic instructions for using
the MC55, including powering on and resetting the MC55, and enterin g and capturing data.
Today Screen
The Today screen displays important information, such as upcoming appointments and status indicators. Tap a
section on the screen to open the associated program. Alternatively, tap Start > Today to display the Today
screen.
Figure 2-1
To customize the Today screen, tap Start > Settings > Today icon. Use the Appearance tab to customize the
background and the Items tab to change the list and order of items that appear on the screen.
Today Screen
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Status Icons
The Navigation bar at the top of the screen can contain the status icons listed in Table 2- 1.
Table 2-1
Icon Function Description
Status Icons
Notification Backup Battery Low.
Notification that one or more instant messages were received.
Notification that one or more e-mail/text messages were received.
Notification that one or more voice messages were received.
There are more notification icons than can be displayed. Tap to display
remaining icons.
Indicates a reminder of an upcoming calendar event.
Connectivity Connection is active.
Connection is not active.
Synchronization is occurring.
Wi-Fi available.
Wi-Fi in use.
GPRS available. (MC5504 and MC5574)
GPRS connecting. (MC5504 and MC5574)
EGPRS available. (MC5504 and MC5574)
EGPRS connecting. (MC5504 and MC5574)
WAN Call missed.
Dialing while no SIM card is installed.
Voice call in progress.
Calls are forwarded.
Call on hold.
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Table 2-1
Icon Function Description
Status Icons (Continued)
WAN (Continued) Speakerphone is on.
Antenna/signal icon: wireless on/good signal.
Antenna/signal icon: wireless off.
Antenna/signal icon: no service or searching.
GPRS in use. (MC5504 and MC5574)
EGPRS in use. (MC5504 and MC5574)
Roaming.
SIM Card not installed.
Speaker All sounds are on.
All sounds are off.
Vibrate is on.
Battery Main battery is charging.
Battery power completely depleted.
Main battery is low.
Main battery level.
Time and Next
Appointment
The command bar at the bottom of the screen can contain the task tray icons listed in Table 2- 2.
Table 2-2
Icon Description
Task Tray Icons
Wireless connection
status
Bluetooth Enabled Bluetooth radio is on.
Bluetooth Disabled Bluetooth radio is off.
Bluetooth Connection Bluetooth radio is connected to another Bluetooth device.
ActiveSync Active serial connection between the MC55 and the host computer.
Displays current time in analog or digital format.
Indicates WLAN signal strength.
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Programs
Table 2-3 lists the default programs on the Start menu.
Table 2-3
Programs in the Start Menu
Icon Name Description
Office Mobile
Calendar Keep track of appointments and create meeting requests.
Contacts Keep track of friends and colleagues.
Internet Explorer Mobile Browse Web and WAP sites as well as download new programs and
Use the complete suite of Microsoft
device.
Excel Mobile - Create new workbooks or view and edit Microsoft
®
Excel
OneNote Mobile - Create new notes or view existing notes.
PowerPoint Mobile - View Microsoft
presentations.
Word Mobile - Create, view, and edit Microsoft
files from the Internet.
workbooks.
®
Office applications for your mobile
®
®
PowerPoint® slides and
®
Word documents.
Messaging Send and receive e-mail, MMS, and text messages.
Phone Make and receive calls, switch between calls, and set up conference
calling.
Help See Help topics for the current screen or program.
Table 2-4 lists programs that are listed in the Programs window.
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Table 2-4
Programs in Program Window
Icon Name Description
ActiveSync Synchronize information between the MC55 and a host computer o r the
Exchange Server.
AirBEAM Allows specially designed software packages to be transferred between
a host server and the MC55. Refer to the MC55 Integrator Guide for
more information.
BTExplorer Manages Bluetooth connections.
Calculator Perform basic arithmetic and calculations, such as addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Get Good Link to download Good Mobile Messaging software.
File Explorer Organize and manage files on your device.
Internet Sharing Connect a notebook computer to the Internet using the MC55's data
connection.
Messenger Use this mobile version of Windows Live Messenger.
MSP Agent Interacts with MSP agents to collect monitoring and asset information
to enable the configuration, provisioning, monitoring and
troubleshooting of the MC55. Refer to the MC55 Integrator Guide for
more information.
Notes Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and voice recordings.
Pictures & Videos View and manage pictures, animated GIFs, and video files.
Rapid Deployment Facilitates software downloads from a Mobility Services Plat form Console
FTP server to the MC55.
information.
Remote Desktop Log onto Windows NT server type computers and use all of the programs
that are available on that computer from the MC55.
Refer to the MC55 Integrator Guide for more
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Table 2-4
Programs in Program Window (Continued)
Icon Name Description
Search Search contacts, data, and other information on your MC55.
SIM Toolkit Manage the contacts that are stored on your SIM card. Copy SIM
contents to Contacts on the MC55.
Tasks Keep track of your tasks.
Windows Live Use this mobile version of Windows Live™ to find information on the
web.
Windows Media Player
Mobile
Play back audio and video files.
Settings
Table 2-5 lists control applications pre installed on the MC55. Tap Start > Settings to open the Settings window.
Table 2-5
Personal Tab
Settings in the Setting Window
Icon Name Description
Buttons Assign a program to a button.
Input Set options for each of the input methods.
Lock Set a password for the MC55.
Menus Set what programs appear in the St art menu.
Owner Information Enter personal information on the MC55.
Phone Make and receive calls, switch between calls, and set up conference
calling.
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Table 2-5
System Tab
Settings in the Setting Window (Continued)
Icon Name Description
Sounds & Notifications Enable sounds for events, notifications, and more, and set the type of
notification for different events.
Today Customize the appearance and the information to be displayed on the
Today screen.
About
Backlight Set the display backlight time-out and adjust brightness.
Certificates See information about certificates installed on the MC55.
Clock & Alarms Set the device clock to the date and time of your locale or to a visiting
View basic information such as the Windows Mobile
of processor used on the MC55.
time zone when you’re traveling. Alarms can also be set at specified
days and times of a week.
®
version and type
Customer Feedback Submit feedback on the Windows Mobile 6 software.
Encryption Allow files on a storage card to be encrypted. Encrypted files are
readable only on your device.
Error Reporting Enable or disable the device's error reporting function. When this
function is enabled and a program error occurs, technical data about
the state of the program and your computer is logged in a text file and
delivered to Microsoft's technical support if you choose to send it.
External GPS Set the appropriate GPS communication ports, if required. You may
need to do this when there are programs on your device that access
GPS data or you have connected a GPS receiver to the MC55.
GPS Setup View GPS SUPL information.
Keylight Set the keypad backlight time-out.
Memory Check the device memory allocation status and memory card
information and stop currently running programs.
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Table 2-5
Settings in the Setting Window (Continued)
Icon Name Description
Power Check battery power and set the time-out for turning off the display to
conserve battery power.
Regional Settings Set the regional configuration to use, including the format for displaying
numbers, currency, date, and time on the MC55.
Remove Programs Remove programs that you installed on the MC55.
Screen Change the screen orientation, re-calibrate the screen, and chan ge the
screen text size.
System Info Displays the MC55’s software and hardware information.
Windows Update Link to Microsoft's web site and update Windows Mob ile® on your
device with the latest security patches or fixes. Do not use. Obtain
updates from Motorola.
Connections Tab
Beam Set the MC55 to receive inc om in g IrD A bea m s.
Connections Set up one or more types of modem connections for your device, such
USB to PC Enables or disables the enhanced network connectivity.
Wi-Fi Setup wireless network connection and customize settings.
Wireless Manager Enables or disables the MC55’s wireless radios and customizes Wi-Fi,
as phone dial-up, GPRS, Bluetooth, and more, so that your device can
connect to the Internet or a private local network.
Bluetooth and Phone settings.
Adjusting Volume
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To adjust the system volume using the Speaker icon in the navigation bar:
1. Tap the Speaker icon. The Volume dialog box appears.
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Figure 2-2
2. Tap and move the slide bar to adjust the volume.
3. Select the On or Off radio button to turn the volume on or off.
You can also adjust the system volume using the Sounds & Notifications window, or use the Up/Down button on
the side of the MC55.
Battery Status Indications
Battery icons appear on the navigation bar indicating the battery power level. When the main batte ry or backup
battery power falls below a predetermined level the icon indicates the status and a battery dialog box appears
indicating the status of the main or backup battery.
Volume Dialog Box
Figure 2-3
The Battery icon always appears in the navigation bar when the Today screen is visible. The icon indicates the
battery power level. The message displays until the Dismiss button is pressed.
Battery Status Dialog Box
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Figure 2-4
Also view the battery status using the Power window.
Battery Reserve Options
If the charge of the battery reaches a critical threshold, the MC55 shuts down. This thr eshold can be changed but
affects the amount of time that data can be retained.
1. Tap Start > Settings > Power icon > RunTime tab. A warning message appears.
Figure 2-5
Battery Icon on the Title Bar
Warning Message
2. Read the warning message and tap ok.
Figure 2-6
3. Select one of the Battery Reserve Options.
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•
•
RunTime Tab
Option 1: Minimum - After a low battery shutdown, data will be retained for minimum amount of time.
Battery should be replaced immediately to avoid data loss.
Option 2: Less - After a low battery shutdown, data will be retained for less than normal amount of time.
Option 3: Normal - After a low battery shutdown, data will be retained for maximum amount of time.
4. Tap ok.
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Main Battery Temperature Notifications
The temperature notification system implements three levels of notification when the temperature within the battery
exceeds specific temperature thresholds:
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Level 1: Temperature Watch; this level is similar to main battery low warning. It indicates that the battery
temperature has reached the first threshold level. The user should move to an environment within proper
operating temperature.
•
Level 2: Temperature Warning; this level is similar to main battery very low warning. It indicates the battery
temperature has reached the second threshold level. The user should stop using the MC55.
•
Level 3: Temperature Error; this level indicates the battery has reached an unusab le temperature threshold
and immediately suspends the M55. This level does not have any graphical notification associated with it.
Figure 2-7
Figure 2-8
NOTE The Temperature Warning dialog box remains visible until you tap Hide.
Main Battery Temperature Watch Dialog Box
Main Battery Temperature Warning Dialog Box
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Scan/Decode
LED
Charging/Battery
Status LED
Radio
Status LED
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LED Indicators
The MC55 has three LED indicators. The Scan/Decode LED indicates status for scanning. The Charging/Battery
Status LED indicates battery charging and status. The Radio Status LED indicates WAN radio status. Table 2-6
describes the LED indications.
Figure 2-9
Table 2-6
Scan/Decode LED
Solid Green Successful decode/capture.
Solid Red Laser enabled, scanning/imaging in process.
Off Not enabled.
Charging/Battery Status LED
Slow Blinking Amber Main battery in MC55 is charging.
Solid Amber Main battery in MC55 is fully charged.
Fast Blinking Amber Charging error.
Off Not charging.
Single Blink Amber (when Power button pressed) Battery depleted.
Blinking Amber (when Power button pressed) Battery ov er -t em p erat ur e co nd itio n.
Radio Status LED
LED Indicators
LED Indications
LED State Indication
Slow Blinking Green WAN radios is on.
Off WAN radio is off.
NOTE For information about scanning/decoding, see Data Capture on page 2-32. For information about WAN radio
status and settings, see Chapter 5, Using the Phone, or refer to the MC55 Integrator Guide.
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