Symbol Technologies MC9000-G User Manual

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MC9000-G for Embedded Windows® CE .NET

Product Reference Guide

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Revision A

March 2006

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Revision History

Changes to the previous manual are listed below:

Change Date Description

-02 to -03 1/15/04 Updated Operating system to Win CE 4.2. Added new screens and menus, Chapter 2 and Chapter 3.

Updated Chapter 6, to include Mobile Companion upgrade from version 3.9.1 to version 3.9.2.

-03 to -04 6/18/04 Added new 28-Key keypad configurations in Chapter 2 and Appendix B.

Updated Chapter 3, to include new Bluetooth setup and to include new Power settings.

Updated Chapter 6, to include additional Mobile Companion upgrades for version

3.9.2.

Added new MDM9000 Modem Module to Chapter 7, Accessories.

-04 to -05 9/13/04 Added new RFID mobile computer, capable of reading RFID tags. Added the RFID MC configuration, added new figure to show RFID antenna, updated the Data Capture section to include RFID tag scanning, added new RFID Demo description, and added RFID MC Troubleshooting.

-05 to -06 12/06/04 Added Imager Reader Parameters to Chapter 3. Added Meetinghouse AEGIS Client reference to Chapter 6. Added new Chapter 10, Rapid Deployment.

-06 to -07 6/06/05 Added RFID WJ update. Changed battery voltage in Table A-1 from 7.2V to 7.4V.

-07 to -08 3/06/06 Added RFID Gen2 update.

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

Chapter. About This Guide

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxi

Chapter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxii

Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxiii

Related Documents and Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiv

Service Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiv

Symbol Support Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxv

Chapter 1. Getting Started

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

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

SMDK for C and SDK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

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Main Battery Insertion and Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Insert the Main Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Main Battery Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Battery Charging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Mobile Computer Charging Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Spare Battery Charging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Strap Lanyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Starting the Mobile Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Calibration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Mobile Computer Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Chapter 2. Operating the MC9000-G

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Keypads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

28-Key Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

43-Key Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

53-Key Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

3270 Emulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

5250 Emulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

VT Emulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Keypad Special Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

Headphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

Series 9000 Demo Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

Taskbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26

Start Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28

Keyboard Input Panel Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28

Desktop Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28

Taskbar Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29

Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29

Active Programs Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29

AC Power/Battery Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29

Contents

Task Manager and Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30

Task Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30

Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31

Entering Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33

Entering Information Using Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33

Entering Information Using the Keyboard Input Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33

Entering Data via the Bar Code Scanner (Scan Wedge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33

Data Capture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34

Laser Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34

Indicator LED Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35

Scanning Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35

Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36

Imager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36

Operational Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36

Decode Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36

Image Capture Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37

Aiming the Imager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37

Scanning Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38

RFID (MC9000-G RFID Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39

Reading RFID Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39

Scan LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40

Resetting the Mobile Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41

Performing a Warm Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41

Performing a Cold Boot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42

Waking the Mobile Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43

File System Directory Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44

Flash Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45

Startup Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45

Run Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45

Audio Event Aliasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45

Terminal Emulators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46

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Chapter 3. Settings

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Windows Control Panel Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Bluetooth Device Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Bluetooth/S24 Power Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Starting Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Date/Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Device Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Background Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Appearance Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21

Input Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

Network and Dial-up Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Identification Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Notes Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

Network ID Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

PC Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

Regional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Region Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29

Number Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

Currency Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

Time Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

Date Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31

Remove Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

Double-Tap Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

Calibrate Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34

Contents

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35

General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35

Memory Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36

Device Name Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37

Copyrights Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38

Series 9000 Demo Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39

Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40

About Ctl Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41

System Version. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42

Unique Unit ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43

Persist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45

Power Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46

Bluetooth Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50

Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51

Printer Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52

Comm Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55

Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57

Scanner Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58

Reader Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59

Interface Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62

Scan Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63

WAV File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65

Device Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66

Scanner Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67

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Chapter 4. Communications

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Installing Communication Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Installing ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Setting up a Partnership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Communication Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Serial Communications Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

Serial Connection Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10

USB Connection Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

Using ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15

Ethernet Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

Installing MobileDox Cradle Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

Installing eConnect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

Mobile Computer Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

DHCP Server Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

Cradle Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

Connecting to the Internet on a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

Chapter 5. Applications

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

ScanSamp2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

ScanSamp2 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Parameters Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Codes Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

InkWiz File Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Internet Explorer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Browsing the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Setting up a Proxy Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

Remote Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Connecting to a Terminal Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Disconnecting Without Ending a Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Disconnecting and Ending a Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

Contents

AudioSamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

PC Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

Copying Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

About OTL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18

Notify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21

Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

MSR9000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

MSR Cameo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26

Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

RFID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

Launching RFID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

Reading Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30

Selecting Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30

Clearing the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31

Saving Tag Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32

File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33

About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33

Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34

Reboot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34

Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35

Gen2 Operational Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37

Mode Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37

Inventory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38

Locate Tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38

Program Tag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-40

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Chapter 6. Spectrum24 Network Configuration

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Mobile Companion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Finding WLANs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19

Setting Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24

Changing Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26

Editing a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26

Creating a New Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26

Deleting a Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26

Ordering Profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26

Using LEAP for Wireless Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27

Configuring Advanced Password Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27

Enterprise Level Wi-Fi Protected Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30

AEGIS Security Client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30

Spectrum24 Frequency Hopping (FH) Settings (1 and 2 MB Radios) . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31

Mobile Unit Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32

MicroAP Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34

Encryption Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35

WLAN Adapter Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-37

Password Protecting NCPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38

Configuring the S24 DS (11 Mb) Radio Using a Registry File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-39

Configuring the S24 FH (2 Mb) Radio Using a Registry File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-39

Chapter 7. Accessories

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Cradles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Keypads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Snap-on Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Keypads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Replacing the Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Multi Media Card (MMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

Battery Charging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

Contents

Four Slot Ethernet Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

Battery Charging Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14

Four Slot Charge Only Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14

Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15

Battery Charging Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15

Four Slot Spare Battery Charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16

Spare Battery Charging with the Four Slot Spare Battery Charger . . . . . . . . 7-17

LED Charge Indications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17

Magnetic Stripe Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18

MSR and CAM Installation/Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19

Power Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20

LED Charge Indications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20

Serial/USB Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21

Magnetic Stripe Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22

Cable Adapter Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24

CAM and MSR Communications Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25

Universal Battery Charger (UBC) Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26

Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29

Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30

Connecting to the Mobile Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30

Connecting to the Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31

Configuring the Mobile Computer for the Modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31

Connecting the Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33

Modem Country Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34

AT Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35

Changing the Initialization String. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35

Basic AT Command Syntax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37

Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38

Modem LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42

Wall Mounting Bracket and Shelf Slide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43

Installing the Wall Mount Bracket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-43

Attaching the Shelf Slide to the Wall Mount Bracket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44

One Single Slot Cradle/Four Slot Battery Charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44

Two Single Slot Cradles/Four Slot Battery Chargers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-44

Four Slot Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45

Installing the Cradle/Charger on the Bracket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46

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Chapter 8. Software Installation

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

SMDK for C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Hardware Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

SMDK Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Installing the SMDK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Software Updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Chapter 9. AirBEAM Smart

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

AirBEAM Package Builder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

AirBEAM Smart Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

AirBEAM Smart License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Configuring the AirBEAM Smart Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Packages(1) Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

Packages(2) Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

Server Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6

Misc(1) Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

Misc(2) Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8

Misc(3) Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Synchronizing with the Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Manual Synchronization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Automatic Synchronization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

AirBEAM Smart Staging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

Chapter 10. Rapid Deployment Client

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Rapid Deployment Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3

Scanning RD Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6

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Chapter 11. Mobile Computer Configuration

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3

Starting Terminal Configuration Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4

Defining Script Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7

Creating the Script for the Hex Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8

Opening a New or Existing Script . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9

Updating TCM 1.X Scripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9

Copying Components to the Script. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9

Saving the Script . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9

Building the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-10

Sending the Hex Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-11

TCM Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-21

IPL Error Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-23

Creating a Splash Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-26

Splash Screen Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-26

Flash Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-27

FFS Partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-27

Working with FFS Partitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-27

RegMerge.dll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-28

CopyFiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-29

Non-FFS Partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-29

Downloading Partitions to the Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-30

IPL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-30

Partition Update vs. File Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-30

Upgrade Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-31

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Chapter 12. Desktop Emulator

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3

Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3

Installation Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3

Starting the Emulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3

Emulator Parameter Settings and Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-7

Emulator Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-9

Storage Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10

Scanner Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-11

Spectrum24 Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-12

Battery Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

Status Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14

Using the Emulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16

User Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16

Mouse Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16

Keypad Inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16

Taskbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16

Start Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16

AC Power/Battery Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-17

Taskbar Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-17

Open Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-17

Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-17

Start Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-17

Exiting the Emulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-17

Resetting the Emulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-18

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Chapter 13. Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3

Maintaining the Mobile Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4

Four Slot Charge Only Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-9

Four Slot Ethernet Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-10

Four Slot Spare Battery Charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12

Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-12

Cable Adapter Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

Magnetic Stripe Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14

MDM9000 Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-16

Appendix A. Technical Specifications

Mobile Computer Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3

MDM9000 Modem Module Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9

Mobile Computer Pin-Outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10

Accessory CAM and MSR Pin-Outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11

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Appendix B. Keypad Maps

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

Keypads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

28-Key Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4

43-Key Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-24

53-Key Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-35

3270 Emulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-45

5250 Emulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-53

VT Emulator Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-61

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Chapter Contents

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxi

Chapter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxii

Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiii

Related Documents and Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiv

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiv

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The MC9000-G Product Reference Guide provides information about the MC9000-G mobile computer

using the Embedded Windows

CE .NET operating system and its accessories. The MC9000-G

includes the following variations:

• MC9010-G: Windows

CE operating system performs 1-dimensional bar code scanning

with integrated laser scanner, or 1-dimensional and 2-dimensional bar code scanning with

integrated imager; 802.11 Spectrum24

wireless technology to perform wireless local area network (WLAN) communication; memory configuration (32 or 64) MB ROM/(32 or 64) MB RAM; 43-key, 53-key, 3250 Emulator, 5250 Emulator and VT Emulator interchangeable keypads; QVGA monochrome touch panel display.

• MC9050-G: Windows

CE operating system performs 1-dimensional bar code scanning

with integrated laser scanner, or 1-dimensional and 2-dimensional bar code scanning with

integrated imager; 802.11b Spectrum24

• MC9060-G: Windows

CE operating system performs 1-dimensional bar code scanning with integrated laser scanner, or 1-dimensional and 2-dimensional bar code scanning with integrated imager; 802.11b Spectrum24

• MC9000-G RFID: Windows

CE operating system performs 1-dimensional bar code scanning with integrated laser scanner, reads EPC Class 0 and Class 1 RFID tags, 802.11b Spectrum24

wireless technology to perform wireless local area network (WLAN) communication; memory configuration (64) MB ROM/(64) MB RAM; 53-key, 3250 Emulator, 5250 Emulator and VT Emulator interchangeable keypads; QVGA monochrome touch panel display.

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Chapter Descriptions

Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

• Chapter 1, Getting Started describes the mobile computer’s physical characteristics, lists the mobile computer accessories, explains how to install and charge the batteries, explains how to replace the strap lanyard, explains how to remove and replace the stylus and explains how to start the mobile computer for the first time.

• Chapter 2, Operating the MC9000-G explains how to use the mobile computer. This includes instructions for powering on and resetting the mobile computer, entering data and scanning.

• Chapter 3, Settings explains how to adjust settings on the mobile computer.

• Chapter 4, Communications explains how to use Microsoft communications between the mobile computer and host computer.

• Chapter 5, Applications explains how to use the installed applications.

• Chapter 6, Spectrum24 Network Configuration describes how to configure the Spectrum24 wireless connection.

• Chapter 7, Accessories describes the mobile computer accessories, including setup and configuration.

• Chapter 8, Software Installation provides an overview of the SMDK installation and its uses.

• Chapter 9, AirBEAM Smart explains how to set up the mobile computer to synchronize with a server using the AirBEAM Smart Client and AirBEAM Staging applications.

• Chapter 10, Rapid Deployment Client facilitates software downloads to a mobile device from a Mobility Services Platform (MSP) Console FTP server.

• Chapter 11, Mobile Computer Configuration explains how to use the Terminal Configuration Manager (TCM) and explains how to use the Initial Program Loader (IPL).

• Chapter 12, Desktop Emulator provides instructions for installing the desktop emulator on the host computer and using the desktop emulator as an aid in developing applications.

• Chapter 13, Maintenance and Troubleshooting provides information on proper mobile computer maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Appendix A, Technical Specifications includes the technical specifications and connector pin outs for the mobile computer.

• Appendix B, Keypad Maps provides the keypad mapping information for the mobile computer.

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Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

• “Mobile computer” refers to any Symbol terminal.

• MC9000-G Series refers to all configurations of the MC9000-G with the exception of

MC9000-G RFID configurations.

• “User” refers to anyone using an application on the terminal.

• 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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Service Information

If an equipment problem occurs, contact the appropriate regional Symbol Support Center. Before calling, locate the product model number and serial number. Call the Support Center from a phone near the equipment so that the service person can try to talk through the problem.

If the problem cannot be solved over the phone, the equipment may need to be returned for servicing. If that is necessary, specific directions will be provided.

Symbol Technologies is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty.

If the Symbol product was purchased from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service.

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Symbol Support Center

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

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United States

Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza Holtsville, New York 11742-1300 1-800-653-5350

United Kingdom

Symbol Technologies Symbol Place Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire RG41 5TP United Kingdom 0800 328 2424 (Inside UK) +44 118 945 7529 (Outside UK)

Australia

Symbol Technologies Pty. Ltd. 432 St. Kilda Road Melbourne, Victoria 3004 1-800-672-906 (Inside Australia) +61-3-9866-6044 (Outside Australia)

Denmark/Danmark

Symbol Technologies AS Dr. Neergaardsvej 3 2970 Hørsholm 7020-1718 (Inside Denmark) +45-7020-1718 (Outside Denmark)

Canada

Symbol Technologies Canada, Inc. 5180 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5L9 905-629-7226

Asia/Pacific

Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc. 230 Victoria Street #04-05 Bugis Junction Office Tower Singapore 188024 337-6588 (Inside Singapore) +65-337-6588 (Outside Singapore)

Austria/Österreich

Symbol Technologies Austria GmbH Prinz-Eugen Strasse 70 / 2.Haus 1040 Vienna, Austria 01-5055794-0 (Inside Austria) +43-1-5055794-0 (Outside Austria)

Europe/Mid-East Distributor Operations

Contact your local distributor or call +44 118 945 7360

Finland/Suomi

Oy Symbol Technologies Kaupintie 8 A 6 FIN-00440 Helsinki, Finland 9 5407 580 (Inside Finland) +358 9 5407 580 (Outside Finland)

France

Symbol Technologies France Centre d'Affaire d'Antony 3 Rue de la Renaissance 92184 Antony Cedex, France 01-40-96-52-21 (Inside France) +33-1-40-96-52-50 (Outside France)

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Germany/Deutschland

Symbol Technologies GmbH Waldstrasse 66 D-63128 Dietzenbach, Germany 6074-49020 (Inside Germany) +49-6074-49020 (Outside Germany)

Latin America Sales Support

Latin America & The Caribbean 2730 University Drive Coral Springs, Florida 33065 United States +1.954.255.2610 (Outside US) 1-800-347-0178 (Inside US) Fax: +1.954.340.9454

Netherlands/Nederland

Symbol Technologies Kerkplein 2, 7051 CX Postbus 24 7050 AA Varsseveld, Netherlands 315-271700 (Inside Netherlands) +31-315-271700 (Outside Netherlands)

South Africa

Symbol Technologies Africa Inc. Block B2 Rutherford Estate 1 Scott Street Waverly 2090 Johannesburg Republic of South Africa 11-809 5311 (Inside South Africa) +27-11-809 5311 (Outside South Africa)

Italy/Italia

Symbol Technologies Italia S.R.L. Via Cristoforo Columbo, 49 20090 Trezzano S/N Navigilo Milano, Italy 2-484441 (Inside Italy) +39-02-484441 (Outside Italy)

Mexico/México

Symbol Technologies Mexico Ltd. Boulevard Manuel Ávila Camacho # 24- 9 Piso Col. Lomas de Chapultepec México DF: CP 11000 Mexico City, DF, Mexico 5-520-1835 (Inside Mexico) +52-5-520-1835 (Outside Mexico)

Norway/Norge

Symbol’s registered and mailing address: Symbol Technologies Norway Helsfyr Panorama Innspurten 9 Oslo N-0663 Symbol’s repair depot and shipping address: Symbol Technologies Norway Enebakkveien 123 N-0680 OSLO, Norway +47 2232 4375

Spain/España

Symbol Technologies S.L. Avenida de Bruselas, 22 Edificio Sauce Alcobendas, Madrid 28108 Spain +913244000 (Inside Spain) +34-9-1-320-39-09 (Outside Spain)

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Sweden/Sverige

“Letter” address: Symbol Technologies AB Box 1354 S-171 26 SOLNA Sweden Visit/shipping address: Symbol Technologies AB Solna Strandväg 78 S-171 54 SOLNA Sweden Switchboard: 08 445 29 00 (domestic) Call Center: +46 8 445 29 29 (international) Support E-Mail: Sweden.Support@se.symbol.com

If the Symbol product was purchased from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service.

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

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Getting Started

Chapter Contents

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

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Symbol Windows CE SMDK and SDK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

Main Battery Insertion and Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

Insert the Main Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

Main Battery Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9

Battery Charging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10

Mobile Computer Charging Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11

Spare Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12

Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13

Strap Lanyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14

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Starting the Mobile Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15

Calibration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16

Mobile Computer Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17

Getting Started

Introduction

This chapter describes the mobile computer’s physical characteristics, how to install and charge the batteries, replace the strap lanyard, remove and replace the stylus and start the mobile computer for the first time.

1-3

Keypad

Strap

Lanyard

Indicator LED Bar

Touch Screen

Microphone (optional)

Exit Window

Headphone Jack

Power

Tr ig ge r

Stylus

Figure 1-1. MC9000-G: Mobile Computer

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RFID Antenna

Figure 1-2. MC9000-G RFID

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Unpacking

Carefully remove all protective material from around the mobile computer and save the shipping container for storage and/or re-shipping.

Verify that all of the equipment listed below was received:

• MC9000-G mobile computer

• Main lithium-ion battery

• Strap lanyard, attached to the mobile computer

• Stylus, in the handle

• Regulatory Guide

• Quick Start Guide (poster).

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

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Accessories

• Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle, charges the mobile computer main battery and a spare battery. It also synchronizes the mobile computer with a host computer through a serial or a USB connection.

• Four Slot Ethernet Cradle, charges the mobile computer main battery and synchronizes the mobile computer with a host computer through an Ethernet connection.

• Four Slot Charge Only Cradle, charges the mobile computer main battery.

• Four Slot Spare Battery Charger, charges up to four mobile computer spare batteries.

• Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR), snaps on to the mobile computer and adds magstripe read capabilities.

• Cable Adapter Module (CAM), snap-on required to connect the following cables to the mobile computer:

• AC line cord (country-specific) and power supply, charges the mobile computer.

• Auto charge cable, charges the mobile computer using a vehicle’s cigarette lighter.

• DEX cable, connects the mobile computer to a vending machine.

• Serial cable, adds serial communication capabilities.

• USB cable, adds USB communication capabilities.

• Printer cable, adds printer communication capabilities.

• Universal Battery Charger (UBC) Adapter, adapts the UBC for use with series 9000 batteries.

• Wall Mounting Bracket and Shelf Slide: Use for wall mounting applications.

• Optional Keypads: Application specific keypads.

• Multimedia Card (MMC): Provides secondary non-volatile storage.

• Wall Mounting Bracket and Shelf Slide, use for wall mounting applications.

• Spare lithium-ion battery.

• Stylus, performs pen functions.

• Device Configuration Package for .NET (SMDK for .NET), available at: http://www.symbol.com/mc9000-g

• Symbol Mobility Developer Kit for C (SMDK for C), available at: http://www.symbol.com/mc9000-g

• Holsters, to hold the mobile computer when not in use.

• Headphone, use in noisy environments.

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SMDK for C and SDK

Symbol offers two development kits for the MC9000-G:

• Symbol Mobility Developer Kit for .NET (SMDK for .NET), available at:

http://www.symbol.com/mc9000-g

• Symbol Mobility Developer Kit for C (SMDK for C), available at:

http://www.symbol.com/mc9000-g

The SMDK for C allows users to develop Windows CE applications for Series 9000 mobile computers. This SMDK contains libraries and other Symbol value-add software not available in the standard Microsoft information, see Software Installation on page 8-1. Symbol also offers other development kits, see http://software.symbol.com.

Windows® CE Platform SDK. For detailed

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The main battery can be charged before insertion into the mobile computer or after it is installed. Use one of the spare battery chargers to charge the main battery (out of the mobile computer) or one of the cradles to charge the main battery while it is installed in the mobile computer.

After installing and charging the battery, press the Power button to start the mobile computer.

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Mobile computer startup procedures:

• Main battery insertion and removal

• Battery charging

• Start the mobile computer

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Main Battery Insertion and Removal

Insert the main battery into the mobile computer before use. If the main battery is charged the mobile computer can be used immediately. If the main battery is not charged see Battery Charging on page

1-10.

Insert the Main Battery

To insert the main battery, slide the battery into the mobile computer, see Figure 1-3.

Ensure the battery is fully inserted. Two audible clicks can be heard as the battery is fully inserted. A partially inserted battery may result in unintentional data loss.

Figure 1-3. Insert Main Battery

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Main Battery Removal

To remove the main battery:

1. Prior to removing the battery, press the red Power button to turn off the screen. This sets the

mobile computer to suspend mode.

2. Simultaneously press both primary battery releases. The battery partially ejects from the

mobile computer.

3. Pause 3-4 seconds while the mobile computer performs battery removal shutdown.

4. Press the secondary battery release, on top of the battery, and slide the battery out of the

mobile computer.

Primary Battery Releases

Secondary Battery Release

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Figure 1-4. Main Battery Removal

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Battery Charging

The mobile computer’s cradles, snap-ons and spare battery chargers can be used to charge the mobile computer’s main battery.

Before using the mobile computer for the first time, fully charge the main battery (until the charge indicator light remains lit) see Table 1-1 on page 1-11. Charge time is less than four hours. The mobile computer can be charged using a cradle, a CAM or MSR (with a charging cable) or the main battery can be removed and charged using a spare battery charger.

The mobile computer is equipped with a memory backup battery which automatically charges from the fully-charged main battery. When the mobile computer is used for the first time, the backup battery requires approximately 15 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 data in memory for at least 30 minutes after the mobile computer's main battery is removed. When the mobile computer reaches very low battery state, the combination of main battery and backup battery will retain data in memory for at least 72 hours.

Do not remove the main battery within the first 15 hours of use. If the main battery is removed before the backup battery is fully charged, data may be lost.

Batteries must be charged within the 32° to 104° F (0° to +40° C) ambient temperature range.

The following accessories can be used to charge batteries.

• Cradles: The mobile computer slips into the cradles for charging the battery in the mobile computer (and spare batteries, where applicable). For detailed cradle setup and charging procedures see:

• Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle on page 8.

• Four Slot Ethernet Cradle on page 12 and Four Slot Charge Only Cradles on page 14.

• Accessories: The mobile computer’s snap-on accessories provide charging capability, when used with one of the accessory charging cables. For detailed snap-on setup and charging procedures see:

•CAM on page 24

•MSR on page 18.

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• Chargers: The mobile computer’s spare battery charging accessories are used to charge

batteries that are removed from the mobile computer. For detailed spare battery charging accessories setup and charging procedures see:

• Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle on page 8

• Four Slot Spare Battery Charger on page 16

• Universal Battery Charger (UBC) Adapter on page 26.

Mobile Computer Charging Procedures

The mobile computer main and backup batteries can be charged using a cradle, the CAM or the MSR. The CAM and the MSR also require a charging cable and a Symbol approved power supply.

1. Connect the charging accessory to the appropriate power source, see Chapter 7,

Accessories for setup information.

2. Insert the mobile computer into a cradle or attach the appropriate snap-on module.

3. The mobile computer starts to charge automatically. The amber charge LED, in the Indicator

LED Bar, lights to show the charge status. See Table 1-1 for charging indications.

The main battery usually fully charges in less than four hours.

Table 1-1. Mobile Computer LED Charge Indicators

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LED Indication

Off Mobile computer not in cradle/CAM/MSR; mobile computer not placed correctly;

charger is not powered. Fast Blinking Amber Error in charging; check placement of the mobile computer. Slow Blinking Amber Mobile computer is charging. Solid Amber Charging complete.

Note: When the battery is initially inserted in the mobile computer, the amber LED

flashes once if the battery power is low or the battery is not fully inserted.

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Spare Battery Charging

The mobile computer has three accessories that can be used to charge spare batteries.

• Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle

• Four Slot Spare Battery Charger

•UBC Adapter.

To charge a spare battery:

1. Connect the charging accessory to the appropriate power source, see Chapter 7,

Accessories for setup.

2. Insert the spare battery into the spare battery charging slot and gently press down on the battery to ensure proper contact.

3. The battery starts to charge automatically. The amber charge LED on the accessory lights to show the charge status, see Chapter 7, Accessories for charging indications.

The battery usually fully charges in less than four hours.

A Short Battery Adapter is required to charge the MC9000-S spare battery in either the Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle or the Four Slot Spare Battery Charger, see Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle on page 7-8 or Four Slot Spare

Battery Charger on page 7-16.

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Stylus

Use the mobile computer stylus for selecting items and entering information. The stylus functions as a mouse. Tap the touch screen once with the stylus to select options and open menu items.

To remove the stylus, pull the stylus cord down and outward to remove the stylus.

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Figure 1-5. Removing the Stylus

To replace stylus, push the stylus back into the storage position. The stylus automatically locks in place.

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Strap Lanyard

The strap lanyard may be moved to either the left or right side of the mobile computer to suite user preferences.

To reposition the strap lanyard:

1. Disconnect the strap lanyard disconnect clip.

2. Open loop and slide the disconnect clip through the loop.

3. Slide the loop out of the connector post.

4. Repeat procedure on remaining connector to remove strap lanyard.

5. Reverse procedure to re-attach the strap lanyard. Two strap lanyard connectors are provided on the mobile computer’s main body, the strap lanyard cord may be attached to either connector.

Strap Lanyard

Cord Loop

Strap Lanyard

Disconnect Clip

Strap Lanyard Connectors

Loop Connection Details

Figure 1-6. Reposition the Strap Lanyard

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Starting the Mobile Computer

Insert the battery, if the mobile computer does not power on perform a cold boot, see Resetting the

Mobile Computer on page 2-41.

When the mobile computer is powered on for the first time, it initializes its flash file system. The Symbol splash screen appears for a short period of time, followed by the calibration screen. These screens also appear when a cold boot is performed.

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Figure 1-7. Symbol Splash Screen

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Calibration Screen

Use calibrate screen to align the touch screen:

1. Remove the stylus from the handle.

2. Carefully press and briefly hold the tip of stylus on the center of the calibration screen target. Repeat the procedure as the target moves and stops at different locations on the screen.

3. If the mobile computer already has screen calibration settings, the confirm calibration resave screen appears. Tap screen within 30 seconds to overwrite the existing calibration settings with the new settings or allow the timer to expire and the new calibration settings will not be saved.

Calibration Screen

Figure 1-8. Calibration Screen

Confirm Calibration Resave

Screen

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Mobile Computer Configuration

The following chapters provide the mobile computer configuration information:

• To customize the mobile computer settings, see Chapter 3, Settings.

• To set up ActiveSync to synchronize the mobile computer and accessories with the host

computer, see Chapter 4, Communications.

• To configure the mobile computer for Spectrum24, see Chapter 6, Spectrum24 Network

Configuration.

• To install development software on the development PC, see Chapter 8, Software

Installation.

• To set up AirBEAM to synchronize the mobile computer with the host server, see Chapter 9,

AirBEAM Smart.

• To configure the mobile computer using the Rapid Deployment Client, see Chapter 10, Rapid

Deployment Client.

• To configure the mobile computer using the Terminal Configuration Manager, see Chapter

11, Mobile Computer Configuration.

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Chapter Contents

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Keypads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

28-Key Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

43-Key Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7

53-Key Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10

3270 Emulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13

5250 Emulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16

VT Emulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19

Keypad Special Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22

Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23

Headphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23

Series 9000 Demo Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24

Taskbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-26

Start Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-28

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Keyboard Input Panel Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-28

Desktop Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-28

Taskbar Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29

Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29

Active Programs Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29

AC Power/Battery Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29

Task Manager and Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-30

Task Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30

Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-31

Entering Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-33

Entering Information Using Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-33

Entering Information Using the Keyboard Input Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-33

Entering Data via the Bar Code Scanner (Scan Wedge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-33

Data Capture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34

Laser Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-34

Indicator LED Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-35

Scanning Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35

Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-36

Imager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-36

Operational Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-36

Decode Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-36

Image Capture Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37

Aiming the Imager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-37

RFID (MC9000-G RFID Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-39

Reading RFID Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-39

Scan LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40

Resetting the Mobile Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-41

Performing a Warm Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-41

Performing a Cold Boot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-42

Waking the Mobile Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-43

File System Directory Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-44

Flash Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-45

Startup Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-45

Run Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-45

Audio Event Aliasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-45

Terminal Emulators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-46

Operating the MC9000-G

Introduction

This chapter provides basic instructions for using and navigating the mobile computer.

Keypads

The mobile computer has five interchangeable modular keypad configurations:

• 28-key keypad, see page 2-4

• 43-key keypad, see page 2-7

• 53-key keypad, see page 2-10

• 3270 emulator, see page 2-13

• 5250 emulator, see page 2-16

• VT emulator, see page 2-19.

The modular keypads can be changed in the field, as necessary, to support specialized applications. See Multi Media Card (MMC) on page 7-6 for installation and removal procedures.

For detailed keypad configurations including ASCII values and VK codes, see Appendix

B, Keypad Maps.

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For information about using the soft keyboard input panel, see Entering Information

Using the Keyboard Input Panel on page 2-33.

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28-Key Keypad

The 28-key keypad contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and a function key. The keypad is color-coded to indicate the alternate function key (blue) values and the alternate ALPHA key (orange) values. Note that keypad functions can be changed by an application so the mobile computer’s keypad may not function exactly as described, see Table 2-1 on page 2-5 for key and button descriptions and Table 2-7 on page 2-22 for the keypad’s special functions.

Figure 2-1. 28-Key Keypad

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Table 2-1. 28-Key Keypad Descriptions

Key Description

Power (red) Powers the mobile computer on and off.

Used to reset the mobile computer, see Resetting the Mobile Computer on page 2-41.

Green/Red Dot Unassigned application function key. See Appendix B, Keypad Maps for mapping details.

Scan (yellow) Scan key - used for scanning applications, this key has the same function as pushing the

right scan button.

Scroll Up and Down Moves up and down from one item to another.

Increases/decreases specified values.

Scroll Left and Right Moves left and right from one item to another.

Increases/decreases specified values.

ESC Exits the current operation.

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SPACE Performs the space functions.

BKSP Performs the backspace functions.

One/Star Produces the number one in default state.

Produces an asterisk in Alpha state.

Alphanumeric In default state, produces the numeric value on the key.

GHI5JKL6MNO

In Alpha state, produces the lower case alphabetic characters on the key. Each key press

. . .

produces the next alphabetic character in sequence. For example, press and release the ALPHA key and then press the 4 key once to produce the letter ‘g’; press and release the ALPHA key and then press the 4 key three times to produce the letter ‘i’.

When the SHIFT key is pressed in Alpha state, the upper case alphabetic characters on the key are produced. For example, press and release the ALPHA key, press and hold the

SHIFT key and then press the 4 key once to produce the letter ‘G’; press and release the ALPHA key, press and hold the SHIFT key and then press the 4 key three times to

produce the letter ‘I’.

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Table 2-1. 28-Key Keypad Descriptions (Continued)

Key Description

Function (blue) Press and release the blue function key to activate the keypad alternate functions

LED

Control Press and release the CTRL key to activate the keypad alternate CTRL functions. The

LED

ALPHA (orange) The default keypad mode is the num-lock (number lock) mode. The num-lock icon

LED

Shift Press and release the SHIFT key to activate the keypad alternate SHIFT functions. The

Period/Decimal Point Produces a period for alpha entries and a decimal point for numeric entries.

(shown on the keypad in blue). The keypad LED lights and the icon appears on the taskbar, see return to the normal keypad functions.

keypad LED lights and the icon appears on the taskbar. Press and release the CTRL key again to return to the normal keypad functions.

appears on the taskbar to indicate num-lock mode is active. Press the orange ALPHA key to de-activate the num-lock mode and to access the alternate ALPHA characters (shown on the keypad in orange).

Table 2-9 on page 2-26. Press and release the blue function key again to

icon appears on the taskbar. Press and release the SHIFT key again to return to the

normal keypad functions.

Zero In default state, produces a zero.

Pound Produces a pound/number sign.

Enter Executes a selected item or function.

In Alpha state, produces a space.

For detailed keypad configurations including ASCII values and VK codes, see

Appendix B, Keypad Maps.

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43-Key Keypad

The 43-key keypad contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and a function key. The keypad is color-coded to indicate the alternate function key (blue) values and the alternate ALPHA key (orange) values. Note that keypad functions can be changed by an application so the mobile computer’s keypad may not function exactly as described. See Table 2-2 on page 2-8 for key and button descriptions and Table 2-7 on page 2-22 for the keypad’s special functions.

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Figure 2-2. 43-Key Keypad

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Table 2-2. 43-Key Descriptions

Key Description

Power (red) Powers the mobile computer on and off.

Used to reset the mobile computer, see Resetting the Mobile Computer on page 2-41.

Green/Red Dot Unassigned application function key. See Appendix B, Keypad Maps for mapping details.

Scan (yellow) Scan key - used for scanning applications, this key has the same function as pulling the

trigger.

Scroll Up and Down Moves up and down from one item to another.

Increases/decreases specified values.

Scroll Left and Right Moves left and right from one item to another.

Increases/decreases specified values.

ESC Exits the current operation.

SPACE/BKSP Space and backspace functions.

Numeric/Special Function/ Alpha

. . .

Alpha/Application These keys can have an application assigned to the function value and have an alpha

Function (blue) Press and release the blue function key to activate the keypad alternate functions

LED

Control Press and release the CTRL key to activate the keypad alternate CTRL functions. The

LED

Numeric or special function ( or ) by default or alpha value when the ALPHA key is selected.

value assigned when used with the ALPHA function key.

. . .

(shown on the keypad in blue). The keypad LED lights and the icon appears on the taskbar, see return to the normal keypad functions.

keypad LED lights and the icon appears on the taskbar. Press and release the CTRL key again to return to the normal keypad functions.

Table 2-9 on page 2-26. Press and release the blue function key again to

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Table 2-2. 43-Key Descriptions (Continued)

Key Description

ALT Press and release the ALT key to activate the keypad ALT (alternate) functions. The

icon appears on the taskbar. Press and release the ALT key again to return to the normal keypad functions.

ALPHA (orange) The default keypad mode is the num-lock (number lock) mode. The num-lock icon

appears on the taskbar to indicate num-lock mode is active. Press the orange ALPHA key

LED

Shift Press and release the SHIFT key to activate the keypad alternate SHIFT functions. The

to de-activate the num-lock mode and to access the alternate ALPHA characters (shown on the keypad in orange).

icon appears on the taskbar. Press and release the SHIFT key again to return to the

normal keypad functions.

Period/Decimal Point Produces a period for alpha entries, a decimal point for numeric entries and the

alphabetic character X when the ALPHA function key is activated.

ALT

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Star Produces an asterisk and the alphabetic character Z when the ALPHA function key is

activated.

Enter Executes a selected item or function.

For detailed keypad configurations including ASCII values and VK codes, see

Appendix B, Keypad Maps.

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53-Key Keypad

There are two physical configurations of the 53-key keypad, however both of the keypads are functionally identical. The 53-key keypads contain a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and function keys. The keypad is color-coded to indicate the alternate function key (blue) values. Note that keypad functions can be changed by an application so the mobile computer’s keypad may not function exactly as described. See Table 2-3 on page 2-11 for key and button descriptions and Table 2-7 on

page 2-22 for the keypad’s special functions.

Figure 2-3. 53-Key Keypads

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Table 2-3. 53-Key Descriptions

Key Description

Power (red) Powers the mobile computer on and off.

Used to reset the mobile computer, see Resetting the Mobile Computer

on page 2-41.

Green/Red Dot Unassigned application function key. See Appendix B, Keypad Maps for

mapping details.

Scan (yellow) Scan key - used for scanning applications, this key has the same

function as pulling the trigger.

Scroll Up and Down Moves up and down from one item to another.

Increases/decreases specified values.

Scroll Left and Right Moves left and right from one item to another.

Increases/decreases specified values.

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ESC Exits the current operation.

Alpha Use the alpha keys for alphabetic characters.

. . .

SPACE/BKSP Space and backspace functions.

Numeric/Application Numeric value keys - can have applications assigned with function

key(s).

. . .

Function (blue) Press and release the blue function key to activate the keypad alternate

LED

functions (shown on the keypad in blue). The keypad LED lights and the

icon appears on the taskbar, see release the blue function key again to return to the normal keypad functions.

Table 2-9 on page 2-26. Press and

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Table 2-3. 53-Key Descriptions (Continued)

Key Description

Control Press and release the CTRL key to activate the keypad alternate CTRL

LED

Shift Press and release the SHIFT key to activate the keypad alternate SHIFT

Period/Decimal Point Produces a period for alpha entries and a decimal point for numeric

Star Produces an asterisk.

Enter Executes a selected item or function.

functions. The keypad LED lights and the icon appears on the taskbar. Press and release the CTRL key again to return to the normal keypad functions.

functions. The icon appears on the taskbar. Press and release the SHIFT key again to return to the normal keypad functions.

entries.

For detailed keypad configurations including ASCII values and VK codes, see

Appendix B, Keypad Maps.

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3270 Emulator

There are two physical configurations of the 3270 emulator keypad, however both of the keypads are functionally identical. The 3270 emulator keypad contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and a function key. The keypad is color-coded to indicate the alternate function key (blue) values. Note that keypad functions can be changed by an application so the mobile computer’s keypad may not function exactly as described. See Table 2-4 on page 2-14 for key and button descriptions and

Table 2-7 on page 2-22 for the keypad’s special functions.

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Figure 2-4. 3270 Emulator Keypad

The 3270 emulator keypad is only used when the mobile computer is running the 3270 emulation software. When the mobile computer is not running the 3270 emulation software, the 3270 keypad functions are the same as a 53key keypad.

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Table 2-4. 3270 Emulator Descriptions

Key Description

Power (red) Powers the mobile computer on and off.

Used to reset the mobile computer, see Resetting the Mobile Computer

on page 2-41.

Green/Red Dot Unassigned application function key. See Appendix B, Keypad Maps for

mapping details.

Scan (yellow) Scan key - used for scanning applications, this key has the same

function as pulling the trigger.

Scroll Up and Down Moves up and down from one item to another.

Increases/decreases specified values.

Scroll Left and Right Moves left and right from one item to another.

Increases/decreases specified values.

CLR Exits the current operation.

Alpha Use the alpha keys for alphabetic characters.

. . .

SPACE/BKSP Space and backspace functions.

Application These keys can be assigned to an application.

. . .

Function (blue) Press and release the blue function key to activate the keypad alternate

functions (shown on the keypad in blue). The keypad LED lights and the

LED

icon appears on the taskbar, see release the blue function key again to return to the normal keypad functions.

Table 2-9 on page 2-26. Press and

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Table 2-4. 3270 Emulator Descriptions (Continued)

Key Description

Control Press and release the CTRL key to activate the keypad alternate CTRL

functions. The keypad LED lights and the icon appears on the

LED

Shift Press and release the SHIFT key to activate the keypad alternate SHIFT

Period/Decimal Point Produces a period for alpha entries and a decimal point for numeric

Star Produces an asterisk.

Enter Executes a selected item or function.

taskbar. Press and release the CTRL key again to return to the normal keypad functions.

functions. The icon appears on the taskbar. Press and release the SHIFT key again to return to the normal keypad functions.

entries.

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For detailed keypad configurations including ASCII values and VK codes, see

Appendix B, Keypad Maps.

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5250 Emulator

There are two physical configurations of the 5250 emulator keypad, however both of the keypads are functionally identical. The 5250 emulator keypad contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and a function key. The keypad is color-coded to indicate the alternate function key (blue) values. Note that keypad functions can be changed by an application so the mobile computer’s keypad may not function exactly as described. See Table 2-5 on page 2-17 for key and button descriptions and

Table 2-7 on page 2-22 for the keypad’s special functions.

Figure 2-5. 5250 Emulator Keypad

The 5250 emulator keypad is only used when the mobile computer is running the 5250 emulation software. When the mobile computer is not running the 5250 emulation software, the 5250 keypad functions are the same as a 53key keypad.

Table 2-5. 5250 Emulator Descriptions

Key Description

Power (red) Powers the mobile computer on and off.

Used to reset the mobile computer, see Resetting the Mobile Computer on

page 2-41.

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Green/Red Dot Unassigned application function key. See

for mapping details.

Scan (yellow) Scan key - used for scanning applications, this key has the same function

as pulling the trigger.

Scroll Up and Down Moves up and down from one item to another.

Scroll Left and Right Moves left and right from one item to another.

ENT Exits the current operation.

Alpha Use the alpha keys for alphabetic characters.

. . .

SPACE/BKSP Space and backspace functions.

Application These keys can be assigned to an application.

Appendix B, Keypad Maps

. . .

Function (blue) Press and release the blue function key to activate the keypad alternate

functions (shown on the keypad in blue). The keypad LED lights and the

LED

icon appears on the taskbar, see release the blue function key again to return to the normal keypad functions.

Table 2-9 on page 2-26. Press and

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Table 2-5. 5250 Emulator Descriptions (Continued)

Key Description

Control Press and release the CTRL key to activate the keypad alternate CTRL

functions. The keypad LED lights and the icon appears on the taskbar.

LED

Shift Press and release the SHIFT key to activate the keypad alternate SHIFT

Period/Decimal Point Produces a period for alpha entries and a decimal point for numeric entries.

Star Produces an asterisk.

Enter Executes a selected item or function.

Press and release the CTRL key again to return to the normal keypad functions.

functions. The icon appears on the taskbar. Press and release the SHIFT key again to return to the normal keypad functions.

For detailed keypad configurations including ASCII values and VK codes, see

Appendix B, Keypad Maps.

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VT Emulator

There are two physical configurations of the VT emulator keypad, however both of the keypads are functionally identical. The VT emulator keypad contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and a function key. The keypad is color-coded to indicate the alternate function key (blue) values. Note that keypad functions can be changed by an application so the mobile computer’s keypad may not function exactly as described. See Table 2-6 on page 2-20 for key and button descriptions and Table

2-7 on page 2-22 for the keypad’s special functions.

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Figure 2-6. VT Emulator Keypad

The VT emulator keypad is only used when the mobile computer is running the VT emulation software. When the mobile computer is not running the VT emulation software, the VT keypad functions are the same as a 53-key keypad.

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Table 2-6. VT Emulator Descriptions

Key Description

Power (red) Powers the mobile computer on and off.

Used to reset the mobile computer, see Resetting the Mobile Computer

on page 2-41.

Green/Red Dot Unassigned application function key. See Appendix B, Keypad Maps for

mapping details.

Scan (yellow) Scan key - used for scanning applications, this key has the same

function as pulling the trigger.

Scroll Up and Down Moves up and down from one item to another.

Scroll Left and Right Moves left and right from one item to another.

ESC Exits the current operation.

Alpha Use the alpha keys for alphabetic characters.

. . .

SPACE/BKSP Space and backspace functions.

Application These keys can be assigned to an application.

. . .

Function (blue) Press and release the blue function key to activate the keypad alternate

functions (shown on the keypad in blue). The keypad LED lights and the

LED

icon appears on the taskbar, release the blue function key again to return to the normal keypad functions.

see Table 2-9 on page 2-26. Press and

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Table 2-6. VT Emulator Descriptions (Continued)

Key Description

Control Press and release the CTRL key to activate the keypad alternate CTRL

functions. The keypad LED lights and the icon appears on the

LED

Shift Press and release the SHIFT key to activate the keypad alternate SHIFT

Period/Decimal Point Produces a period for alpha entries and decimal point for numeric

Star Produces an asterisk.

Enter Executes a selected item or function.

taskbar. Press and release the CTRL key again to return to the normal keypad functions.

functions. The icon appears on the taskbar. Press and release the SHIFT key again to return to the normal keypad functions.

entries.

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For detailed keypad configurations including ASCII values and VK codes, see

Appendix B, Keypad Maps.

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Keypad Special Functions

The keypad special functions are color coded on the keypads. For example, on the 53-key keypad, the display backlight icon is blue indicating that the blue function key must be selected first to access the display backlight. On the 43-key keypad, the display backlight icon is white indicating that the display backlight is the default value for that key.

Table 2-7. Keypad Special Functions

53-Key, 3270,

5250, VT

Icon

Keystrokes 43-Key Keystrokes Special Function

Blue function key and Z

Blue function key and X

Blue function key and D

Blue function key and I

Blue function key and H

Blue function key and M

* Blue function key

and CTRL

Blue function key and F1

Blue function key and F5

Blue function key and F4

Blue function key and F8

Not Available Enables Alt keypad functions.

key Turns on and off the display backlight.

key Turns on and off the keypad backlight.

Increases display contrast (on monochromatic units only).

Decreases display contrast (on monochromatic units only).

Increases scan decode beeper volume.

Decreases scan decode beeper volume.

Use of display and keypad backlighting can significantly reduce battery life.

Mobile computers with color screens do not have contrast settings.

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Power Button

Press the red Power button to turn the mobile computer screen on and off. The mobile computer is on when the display is on and the mobile computer is in suspend mode when the display is off. For more information, see Starting the Mobile Computer on page 1-15.

Do not hold down any key, button or the trigger, other than the Power button during a reset.

Cold boot resets the mobile computer, to the default settings. All added applications and all stored data will be removed. Do not cold boot without support desk approval.

Any data previously synchronized with a computer can be restored during the next ActiveSync operation. See Chapter 4, Communications for detailed ActiveSync instructions.

The Power button is also used to reset the mobile computer by performing a warm or cold boot.

• Warm Boot (Soft Reset) - Resets the mobile computer.

• Cold Boot (Hard Reset) - Resets the mobile computer, removes all added applications and restores all factory default settings.

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For information about rebooting the mobile computer, refer to Resetting the Mobile Computer on page

2-41.

Headphone

An optional headphone is available. The headset plugs into the optional headphone jack located at the top of the mobile computer, see Figure 1-1 on page 1-3. Set the mobile computer volume appropriately before putting on the headset. When a headset is plugged into the jack, the speaker is muted.

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Series 9000 Demo Window

On initial power up (or on a warm or cold boot) the Series 9000 Demo window appears. The Series 9000 Demo window icon functions are provided in Table 2-8.

Figure 2-7. Series 9000 Demo Window

Table 2-8. Series 9000 Demo Window Functions

Icon Description

Displays the Test Applications window, see Introduction on page 5-3 for a description of the Test Applications window.

Use to set up and run the demonstration scan application, see ScanSamp2 on page

5-6.

Displays the system file structure, see InkWiz File Browser on page 5-9.

Displays the AudioSamp sample application, see AudioSamp on page 5-

13.

Displays the image viewer sample application, see Images on page 5-14.

Table 2-8. Series 9000 Demo Window Functions (Continued)

Icon Description

Displays the control panel menu, see Control Panel on page 3-40.

Starts the PC Link application, see PC Link on page 5-16.

Provides access to the terminal emulators, see Terminal Emulators on page 2-46.

Provides access to the S24 DS Settings, see Mobile Companion on page 6-4.

Provides access to the S24 FH Settings, see Spectrum24 Frequency Hopping (FH)

Settings (1 and 2 MB Radios) on page 6-31.

Provides information about the OTL application, see About OTL on page 5-17.

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The Series 9000 Demo window is the factory default launcher menu. Application specific shells may vary.

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Taskbar

The taskbar (at the bottom of the window) displays the Start button, active programs (in this case PC Link and Mobile Companion), battery status and the communication status. The default taskbar icons

are described in Table 2-9 and the default taskbar buttons are described in Table 2-10 on page 2-27. The Start button functions are described in Start Button on page 2-28.

Start Button

Menu and Application Buttons

Open Programs and Status Icons

Figure 2-8. Taskbar

Table 2-9. Taskbar Icons

Icon Description

Indicates that the battery is charging.

Indicates that the battery charge is fully charged (100% charge). The battery status icons provide the battery status in 10% increments from 10% to 100%.

Indicates that the battery is fully charged and the mobile computer is running on external power.

Indicates IP status. Only displays when the mobile computer is in emulation mode.

Indicates that the ActiveSync application is running.

Indicates that the Shift character selection is selected.

Indicates that the Function character selection is selected.

Desktop

Keyboard Input Panel

ALT

Indicates that the Control character selection is selected.

Indicates that the ALT character selection is selected.

Indicates that the Num-lock character selection is selected.

The Mobile Companion utility. Tap to display the LAN status selection menu.

Indicated that the mobile computer is in Alpha mode. The mobile computer automatically enters Alpha mode when the Terminal Emulators are run.

Table 2-10. Taskbar Buttons

Icon Description

The Start button. Tap to display the Start menu.

The Keyboard Input Panel, display button. Tap to display the Keyboard Input Panel.

The Keyboard Input Panel hide button. Tap to hide the Keyboard Input Panel.

The Desktop display button. Tap to display the Desktop.

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Start Button

Tap the Start button to launch the Start Menu or tap the Start button while in the ALT state and the Task Manager, Properties menu appears, see Task Manager and Properties on page 2-30.

• Programs: Use to access available programs

• Favorites: Displays files in Favorites

• Documents: Displays files in Documents

• Settings: Accesses the Control Panel, the Network and Dial-up Connections and the Taskbar and Start Menus

• Run: Runs a program or application

• Suspend: Suspends the mobile computer.

Figure 2-9. Start Menu

Keyboard Input Panel Button

Use the Keyboard Input Panel as an alternate input device, see Entering Information Using the

Keyboard Input Panel on page 2-33.

Desktop Button

Use the Desktop button to minimize all open programs and display the Desktop. Major desktop functions include:

• My Computer: Double-tap icon to open My Computer.

• Recycle Bin: Deleted files remain in the recycle bin until the recycle bin is emptied. Once emptied the files cannot be retrieved.

• Remote Desktop Connection: Use the Remote Desktop Connection icon to access the

Remote Desktop Connection window.

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Taskbar Icons

The taskbar icons display the function status, indicate what programs are active and indicate the battery charge status. The taskbar icons are provided in Table 2-9 on page 2-26.

Status Icons

The status icons indicate the function key status. If the Function, Shift, CTRL or ALT functions are active the appropriate status icon is displayed.

Active Programs Icons

If more than one program is active, the applications’ icons can be used to toggle between the open programs (applications). Tap on a taskbar application to maximize the application.

AC Power/Battery Status Icons

The AC Power/Battery Status icons are shown in the taskbar to indicate the present power supply status of the mobile computer. The battery status icons provide the battery status in 10% increments from 10% to 100%, see Table 2-9 on page 2-26. Battery status can also be viewed on the battery status window, see Battery on page 3-45.

The amber LED in the mobile computer indicator LED bar, see Figure 1-1 on

page 1-3, also indicates low battery status and/or incorrect battery insertion.

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Task Manager and Properties

Use the Task Manager to control an application’s use and use the Properties functions to set display and clock options.

Task Manager

1. Select Function - CTRL, (to activate the ALT state) and tap the Start button to display the Task Manager, Properties Selection menu.

2. Tap Task Manager to display the Task Manager window.

Figure 2-10. Task Manager, Properties Selection Menu

3. Tap a task in the Active Tasks list and tap Switch To to make that task the primary task, or tap End Task to end the selected task.

4. Tap X to exit the Task Manager window.

Figure 2-11. Task Manager Window

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Properties

1. Select Function - CTRL, (to activate the ALT state) and tap the Start button to display the

Task Manager, Properties window, see Figure 2-10 on page 2-30.

2. Tap Properties to display the Taskbar and Start Menu, General Tab.

3. This menu provides taskbar options:

• Check the Always on Top checkbox to keep the taskbar on top of all other windows.

• Check the AutoHide checkbox to make the taskbar disappear, touch the bottom of the display to make the taskbar return.

• Check the Show Clock checkbox to display the clock on the taskbar.

4. Tap OK to save the settings and exit the window.

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Figure 2-12. Taskbar and Start Menu, General Tab

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Advanced Tab

1. Tap the Advanced tab to enter the Taskbar and Start Menu, Advanced Tab.

2. Tap the Clear button to delete all of the documents listed in the Start - Documents entry,

see Start Button on page 2-28. Typically this list is empty, but if there were documents in the list the Clear button would delete them.

3. Tap the Expand Control Panel checkbox to display the entire contents of the MS control panel in list form, rather than icons.

Figure 2-13. Taskbar and Start Menu, Advanced Tab

4. Tap OK to save the settings and exit the window.

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Entering Information

To enter information:

• Use the keypad.

• Use the input panel (soft keyboard) to enter typed text.

• Scan bar code data into data fields.

• Use Microsoft

the mobile computer. For more information on ActiveSync, see Chapter 4, Communications or ActiveSync Help on the host computer.

Entering Information Using Keypad

The alphanumeric keypads produce the 26-character alphabet (A-Z), numbers (0-9), function keys and assorted characters. The keypads’ default characters/functions are printed white and the function character/functions are printed blue. See Keypads on page 2-3 for keypad configurations and see

Table 2-7 on page 2-22 for keypad special functions.

Entering Information Using the Keyboard Input Panel

Use the keyboard input panel to enter information in any program. To launch the keyboard input panel, tap Start, tap the Soft KeyBd menu selection and then tap the icon. Tap on a key to enter the key’s value. Tap on the keyboard selection icon to display or to hide the keyboard input panel.

ActiveSync® to synchronize or copy information from the host computer to

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Figure 2-14. Keyboard Input Panel

Entering Data via the Bar Code Scanner (Scan Wedge)

The integrated bar code scanner uses the Scan Wedge program to scan data into data fields in the same way data is entered via the keypad. The Scan Wedge program is provided as a sample application in the SMDK, see Chapter 8, Software Installation for the SMDK installation.

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Data Capture

Mobile computers with an integrated laser scanner allow you to collect data by scanning one dimensional bar codes.

Mobile computers with an integrated imager allow you to collect data by decoding one dimensional bar codes (including RSS) and two dimensional bar codes (including PDF417 and DataMatrix), and capture and download images to a host for a variety of imaging applications.

Mobile computers with RFID technology (MC9000-G) allow data collection by decoding in-range RFID tags that beam back to the mobile computer the information they contain.

Laser Scanning

To scan bar codes with the mobile computer:

1. Ensure that the mobile computer is loaded with a scanning application. See ScanSamp2

Windows on page 5-6 for a sample scanning application.

2. Aim the scan exit window at the bar code.

3. Pull the trigger. Ensure the red scan beam covers the entire bar code. The indicator LED bar illuminates red to indicate that the laser is on. The indicator LED bar illuminates green and a beep sounds to indicate a successful decode.

Right

Wrong

Figure 2-15. Laser Aiming

Optimal scanning distance varies with bar code density and scanner optics.

• Hold the scanner farther away for larger symbols.

• Move the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are close together.

Scanning procedures depend on the application and mobile computer configuration. An application may use different scanning procedures from the one listed above.

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Indicator LED Bar

The Indicator LED bar provides a visual indication of the scan status, see Figure 1-1 on page 1-3.

Table 2-11. Scan LED Indicators

LED Status Indication

Off Not scanning.

Solid Red Laser enabled, scanning in process.

Solid Green Successful decode.

Scanning Considerations

Typically, scanning is a simple matter of aim, scan/decode and a few quick trial efforts master it. However, two important considerations can be used to optimize any scanning performance:

• Range

Any scanning device decodes well over a particular working range — minimum and maximum distances from the bar code. This range varies according to bar code density and scanning device optics.

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Scanning within range brings quick and constant decodes; scanning too close or too far away prevents decodes. Move the scanner closer and further away to find the right working range for the bar codes being scanned. However, the situation is complicated by the availability of various integrated scanning modules. The best way to specify the appropriate working range per bar code density is through a chart called a decode zone for each scan module. A decode zone simply plots working range as a function of minimum element widths of bar code symbols.

• Angle

Scanning angle is important for promoting quick decodes. When laser beams reflect directly back into the scanner from the bar code, this specular reflection can “blind” the scanner.

To avoid this, scan the bar code so that the beam does not bounce directly back. But don’t scan at too sharp an angle; the scanner needs to collect scattered reflections from the scan to make a successful decode. Practice quickly shows what tolerances to work within.

Contact the Symbol Support Center if chronic scanning difficulties develop. Decoding of properly printed bar codes should be quick and effortless.

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Imaging

The imager version of the mobile computer has the following features:

• Omnidirectional reading of a variety of bar code symbologies, including the most popular linear, postal, PDF417 and 2-D matrix code types.

• The ability to capture and download images to a host for a variety of imaging applications.

• Advanced intuitive laser aiming for easy point-and-shoot operation.

Imager

The imager uses digital camera technology to take a digital picture of a bar code, stores the resulting image in its memory and executes state-of-the-art software decoding algorithms to extract the data from the image. A typical bar code decoding process is as follows:

1. Aim the imager version of the mobile computer at a bar code and pull the trigger.

2. The red laser aiming pattern turns on to assist in aiming the mobile computer.

3. If necessary, the mobile computer turns on its red LEDs to illuminate the target bar code.

4. The mobile computer takes a digital picture (image) of the bar code and stores it in memory for decoding.

5. An audible beep occurs indicating the bar code was decoded properly.

6. Release the trigger.

This process usually occurs instantaneously. Steps 2 - 4 are repeated on poor or difficult bar codes as long as the trigger remains pulled.

Operational Modes

The imager version of the mobile computer has two modes of operation: Decode Mode and Image Capture Mode, activated by pulling the trigger.

Decode Mode

In this default mode, upon pulling the trigger, the Imager attempts to locate and decode enabled bar codes within its field of view. The Imager remains in this mode as long as the trigger is pulled, or until a bar code is decoded.

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Image Capture Mode

Aiming the Imager

The imager version of the mobile computer projects a laser aiming pattern (shown below) similar to those used on cameras. The aiming pattern is used to position the bar code or object within the field of view.

Figure 2-16. Laser Aiming Pattern

Imager symbol scanning:

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1. Center the symbol in any orientation within the aiming pattern. Ensure the entire symbol is

within the rectangular area formed by the brackets in the aiming pattern.

Linear bar code

Symbol

View Finder

(Aiming Pattern)

PDF417 symbol

Figure 2-17. Centering Symbol in Aiming Pattern

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The imager can also read a bar code presented within the aiming pattern but not centered, such as the figure below on the left. The figure on the right, however, can not be decoded.

Right

Wrong

Figure 2-18. Imager Aiming

2. The aiming pattern is smaller when the Imager is closer to the symbol and larger when it is farther from the symbol. Scan symbols with smaller bars or elements (mil size) closer to the unit and those with larger bars or elements (mil size) farther from the unit.

3. Hold the mobile computer between two and nine inches (depending on symbol density) from the symbol, centering the aiming pattern cross hairs on the symbol.

4. Press and hold the trigger until the mobile computer beeps, indicating the bar code is successfully decoded.

Scanning Tips

Optimal scanning distance varies with bar code density and scanner optics.

• Hold the scanner farther away for larger symbols.

• Move the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are close together.

Scanning procedures depend on the application and mobile computer configuration. An application may use different scanning procedures from the one listed above.

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RFID (MC9000-G RFID Only)

While the trigger is pressed on MC9000-G RFID mobile computers with RFID technology, the mobile computer interrogates all of the RFID Class 0 and Class 1 tags within the radio frequency (RF) field of view. The mobile computer captures data from each new tag found. When the trigger is released, the mobile computer stops interrogating tags. In addition, RFID tag data can be stored on the mobile computer. Using the MC9000-G RFID sample application, tags that are read display in the main RFID Tags window, see Figure 5-24 on page 5-28.

For more information about reading RFID tags and using MC9000-G RFID mobile computers, see RFID

on page 5-28.

Reading RFID Tags

1. Ensure that an RFID tag reader enabled application is loaded on the mobile computer.

2. Aim the scan exit window at the tag.

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Figure 2-19. RFID Class 0 / Class 1 Tag Reading

For a successful tag read, the allowable read distance from the front of the mobile computer’s scan exit window to the tag is 0.2 ft. - 10 ft. (0.061 m to 3.1 m). Reader motion horizontally and/or vertically may enhance tag reading ability.

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3. Position the mobile computer horizontally or vertically (as shown in Figure 2-19), depending on the orientation of the tag.

4. Pull the trigger.

5. An audible beep sounds, by default, and the Indicator LED bar flashes green one time to indicate the tag was decoded successfully.

6. Release the trigger.

Tag decoding usually occurs instantaneously. The mobile computer repeats the steps required to read a tag as long as the trigger remains pulled.

Scan LED Indicator

The Indicator LED bar on the mobile computer provides a visual indication of the scan status. See

Figure 1-1 on page 1-3 for the location of the Indicator LED bar.

Table 2-12. Scan LED Indicators

LED Status Indication

MC9000-G Series:

Off Not scanning.

Solid Red Laser enabled, scanning/imaging in process.

Solid Green Successful decode.

MC9000-G RFID:

Off Not scanning.

Flash Once Green Successful decode.

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Resetting the Mobile Computer

If the mobile computer stops responding to input, reset it. There are two reset functions, warm boot and cold boot. A warm boot restarts the mobile computer by closing all running programs. All data that is not saved is lost.

A cold boot also restarts the mobile computer, but erases all stored records and entries from RAM. In addition it returns formats, preferences and other settings to the factory default settings.

Perform a warm boot first. This restarts the mobile computer and saves all stored records and entries. If the mobile computer still does not respond, perform a cold boot.

Performing a Warm Boot

Hold down the Power button for approximately five seconds. As soon as the mobile computer starts to perform a warm boot release the Power button.

Or the warm boot command can be executed from the Programs menu, tap Start - Programs - Warm

Boot.

Files that remain open during a warm boot may not be retained.

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Performing a Cold Boot

A cold boot restarts the mobile computer and erases all user stored records and entries from RAM.

Never perform a cold boot unless a warm boot does not solve the problem.

Do not hold down any key, button or the trigger, other than the Power button during a reset.

Cold boot resets the mobile computer, to the default settings. All added applications and all stored data will be removed. Do not cold boot without support desk approval.

Any data previously synchronized with a computer can be restored during the next ActiveSync operation. See Chapter 4, Communications for detailed ActiveSync instructions.

To perform a cold boot:

1. Eject Battery to the first stop position.

2. Press and hold the Power button, while pushing the battery back into the fully inserted position.

3. Continue to hold the Power button for 15 seconds. After the first five seconds the unit may start to perform a warm boot. The message Warm Boot appears in the upper left hand corner of the screen. Continue holding the Power button and the unit cycles into a cold boot. The message Booting System appears in the top center of the screen.

4. As the mobile computer initializes its Flash File system, the Symbol splash window, Figure

1-7 on page 1-15 appears for about a minute.

5. Calibrate the screen. See Calibration Screen on page 1-16 to calibrate the mobile computer display.

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Waking the Mobile Computer

The wakeup conditions are configurable and the current factory default settings are subject to change/update.

The mobile computer wakeup configuration is set in the registry file, registry file editing procedures are provided in the SMDK, refer to Chapter 8, Software Installation for the SMDK installation. Table

2-13 lists the wakeup conditions settings.

Table 2-13. Wakeup Conditions

Status Description Action Conditions for wakeup

Power Off When the mobile computer goes into

sleep mode by pressing P these actions wake the mobile computer.

Auto Off When the mobile computer goes into

sleep mode by an automatic poweroff function, these actions wake the mobile computer.

ower,

Power 1. Power button is pressed.

2. AC power added or removed.

Trigger Trigger is pressed.

WLAN Wireless LAN accesses the mobile computer.

Clock Real Time Clock set to wake up.

Power 1. Power button is pressed.

2. AC power added or removed.

Trigger Trigger is pressed.

WLAN Wireless LAN accesses the mobile computer.

Clock Real Time Clock set to sleep.

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File System Directory Structure

The mobile computer directory structure displays all of the file folders, see Figure 2-20. The preinstalled folders are in flash file system memory and optional removable storage devices (MMC storage cards).

Figure 2-20. Mobile Computer Directory Structure

• Application and Platform folders are located in flash file system memory.

• The Windows, Program Files, profiles, and My Documents folders are composites, RAM based folders generated from ROM (many of these files are marked read only).

• The Network folder is a link to file systems mapped using the network redirector. The files do not physically reside on the terminal.

• The Temp and Recycled folders typically contain RAM based files.

All files copied to the RAM based folders are lost after a cold boot.

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Flash Storage

In addition to the RAM-based storage the mobile computer is also equipped with a non-volatile Flashbased storage area which can store data (partitions) that can not be corrupted by a cold boot, see

Flash Storage on page 11-27 for a detailed discussion.

Startup Folder

The Applications/Startup folder is used to launch programs automatically when the mobile computer is started, either after a warm or cold boot.

The Windows/Startup folder is not supported.

There are two ways to launch programs automatically:

1. Place the executable in the Startup folder of the Application partition.

2. Place a .run file in the Startup folder of the Application partition.

Refer to the SMDK Help File for Symbol Terminals included with the SMDK for more information on the Startup folder.

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Run Files

A .run file is a simple text file that contains the path to an application as well as the name of the application to run.

Refer to the SMDK Help File for Symbol Terminals included with the SMDK for more information on the Startup folder.

Audio Event Aliasing

Audio Event Aliasing is the means by which standard Windows .wav files are rendered on a nonaudio terminal using only a beeper.

The audio driver of the mobile computer supports a feature called Event Aliasing. This feature allows a special .wav file to play. This .wav file replaces the sound normally produced when running a .wav file with other actions (such as LED flashing, etc.).

This feature allows applications that play .wav files to be portable between two devices, one that supports real audio and one that supports audio aliasing.

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Terminal Emulators

Use the Terminal Emulator icon to enter the Wavelink terminal emulator application. From the Series 9000 Demo window, double-tap the Terminal Emulators icon. The Terminal Emulator

window appears. To exit, tap TelnetCE Options and tap Exit.

Figure 2-21. Terminal Emulator Windows

Refer to the documentation provided with the terminal emulator software package for setup and use.

Settings

Chapter Contents

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Windows Control Panel Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Bluetooth Device Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Bluetooth/S24 Power Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8

Starting Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11

Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

Date/Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16

Device Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17

Dialing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20

Background Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20

Appearance Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21

Input Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22

Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23

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Mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24

Network and Dial-up Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25

Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26

Identification Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26

Notes Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27

Network ID Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27

PC Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28

Regional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29

Region Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29

Number Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30

Currency Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30

Time Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31

Date Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31

Remove Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-32

Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-33

Double-Tap Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-33

Calibrate Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-34

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-35

General Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-35

Memory Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-36

Device Name Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37

Copyrights Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-38

Series 9000 Demo Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-39

Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-40

About Ctl Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-41

System Version. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-42

Unique Unit ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-43

Persist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-44

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-45

Power Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-46

Bluetooth Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-50

Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-51

Printer Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-52

Comm Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-55

Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-56

Settings

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-57

Scanner Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-58

Reader Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-59

Interface Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-62

Scan Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-63

WAV File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-65

Device Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-66

Scanner Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-67

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Settings

Introduction

This chapter provides basic instructions for customizing the mobile computer by adjusting settings. The system settings are accessed from the Windows CE Control Panel menu (see Table 3-1 on page

3-6), the Series 9000 Demo menu (see Table 3-4 on page 3-39) and the Control Panel menu (see Table 3-5 on page 3-40).

Windows Control Panel Menu

To view available options for the mobile computer settings, tap Start - Settings - Control Panel.

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Figure 3-1. Windows Control Panel Menu

Table 3-1 lists the applications available in the Windows Control Panel Menu.

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Table 3-1. Windows Control Panel Menu Icons

Icon Description

Scan for, and setup Bluetooth compatible hardware, see Bluetooth Device Properties on page 3-8 for more information.

View and modify digital certificates which are used by some applications for establishing trust for secure communications, see Certificates on page 3-15 for more information.

Change date, time and time zone information, see Date/Time on page 3-16 for more information.

Configure device management, install and view available software, see Device Management on

page 3-17 for more information.

Set dialing properties for modem communication and change telephony settings, see Dialing on

page 3-18 for more information.

Change desktop background, appearance, backlight, and brightness, see Display on page 3-20 for more information.

Switch input methods and set input options, see Input Panel on page 3-22 for more information.

Change keyboard repeat delay and rate, see Keyboard on page 3-23 for more information.

Symbol Technologies MC9000-G User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

MC9000-G

Revision History

Contents

About This Guide

Introduction

Chapter Descriptions

Notational Conventions

Related Documents and Software

Service Information

Symbol Support Center

Getting Started

Introduction

Unpacking

Accessories

Getting Started

SMDK for C and SDK

Main Battery Insertion and Removal

Insert the Main Battery

Main Battery Removal

Battery Charging

Mobile Computer Charging Procedures

Spare Battery Charging

Stylus

Strap Lanyard

Starting the Mobile Computer

Calibration Screen

Mobile Computer Configuration

Operating the MC9000-G

Introduction

Keypads

28-Key Keypad

43-Key Keypad

53-Key Keypad

3270 Emulator

5250 Emulator

VT Emulator

Keypad Special Functions

Power Button

Headphone

Series 9000 Demo Window

Taskbar

Start Button

Keyboard Input Panel Button

Desktop Button

Taskbar Icons

Status Icons

Active Programs Icons

AC Power/Battery Status Icons

Task Manager and Properties

Task Manager

Properties

Entering Information

Entering Information Using Keypad

Entering Information Using the Keyboard Input Panel

Entering Data via the Bar Code Scanner (Scan Wedge)

Data Capture

Laser Scanning

Indicator LED Bar

Scanning Considerations

Imaging

Imager

Operational Modes

Decode Mode

Image Capture Mode

Aiming the Imager

Scanning Tips

RFID (MC9000-G RFID Only)

Reading RFID Tags

Scan LED Indicator

Resetting the Mobile Computer

Performing a Warm Boot

Performing a Cold Boot

Waking the Mobile Computer

File System Directory Structure

Flash Storage

Startup Folder