Symbol Technologies MC9000-S, MC9000-K User Manual

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MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET

Product Reference Guide

72-65262-03

Revision A

June 2004

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Revision History

Changes to the previous manual are listed below:

Change Date Description

-01 to -02 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.

-02 to -03 6/18/04 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 VCD9000 Vehicle Cradle to Chapter 7, Accessories.

Added new MDM9000 Modem Module to Chapter 7, Accessories.

Chapter. About This Guide

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xix

Chapter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx

Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xxi

Related Documents and Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxii

Service Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxii

Symbol Support Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiii

Chapter 1. Getting Started

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

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Symbol Windows CE SDK and SMDK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Main Battery Insertion and Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Insert the Main Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Main Battery Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

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Battery Charging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Mobile Computer Charging Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Spare Battery Charging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Hand Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Starting the Mobile Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

Calibration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Mobile Computer Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Chapter 2. Operating the MC9000-K/S

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

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

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

43-Key Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

53-Key Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

3270 Emulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

5250 Emulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

VT Emulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Keypad Special Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

Headphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

Series 9000 Demo Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25

Taskbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27

Sart Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29

Keyboard Input Panel Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29

Desktop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29

Taskbar Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30

Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30

Active Programs Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30

AC Power/Battery Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30

Task Manager and Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31

Task Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31

Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32

Contents

Entering Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34

Entering Information Using Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34

Entering Information Using the Keyboard Input Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34

Entering Data via the Bar Code Scanner (Scan Wedge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34

Data Capture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35

Laser Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35

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

Scanning Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36

Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37

Imager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37

Operational Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37

Decode Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37

Aiming the Imager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38

Resetting the Mobile Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39

Performing a Warm Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39

Performing a Cold Boot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40

Waking the Mobile Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41

File System Directory Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-42

Flash Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43

Startup Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43

Run Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43

Audio Event Aliasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43

Terminal Emulators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44

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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

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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

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42

System Version. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43

Unique Unit ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44

Persist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46

Power Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47

Contents

Bluetooth Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51

Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52

Printer Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53

Comm Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56

Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58

Scanner Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59

Reader Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60

Interface Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-61

Scan Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62

WAV File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64

Device Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-65

Scanner Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-66

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

Spectrum24 Frequency Hopping (FH) Settings (1 and 2 MB Radios) . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30

Mobile Unit Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31

MicroAP Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33

Encryption Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34

WLAN Adapter Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36

Password Protecting NCPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-37

Configuring the S24 DS (11 Mb) Radio Using a Registry File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38

Configuring the S24 FH (2 Mb) Radio Using a Registry File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38

Chapter 7. Accessories

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Cradles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

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

Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Snap-on Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

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

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

Multi Media Card (MMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10

Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

Battery Charging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

Vehicle Cradle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14

Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17

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Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18

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

Serial Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23

Mobile Computer Insertion and Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24

Mobile Computer Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25

Spare Battery Insertion and Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26

Spare Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26

LED Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-27

Four Slot Ethernet Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-28

Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-29

Battery Charging Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30

Four Slot Charge Only Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-30

Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31

Battery Charging Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31

Four Slot Spare Battery Charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32

Spare Battery Charging with the Four Slot Spare Battery Charger . . . . . . . . 7-33

LED Charge Indications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33

Magnetic Stripe Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34

MSR and CAM Installation/Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35

Power Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36

LED Charge Indications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36

Serial/USB Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37

Magnetic Stripe Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38

Cable Adapter Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-40

CAM and MSR Communications Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-41

Universal Battery Charger (UBC) Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-42

Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45

Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46

Connecting to the Mobile Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46

Connecting to the Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47

Configuring the Mobile Computer for the Modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47

Connecting the Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49

Modem Country Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50

AT Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51

Changing the Initialization String. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51

Basic AT Command Syntax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53

Contents

Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54

Modem LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-58

Wall Mounting Bracket and Shelf Slide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-59

Installing the Wall Mount Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-59

Attaching the Shelf Slide to the Wall Mount Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60

One Single Slot Cradle/Four Slot Battery Charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60

Two Single Slot Cradles/Four Slot Battery Chargers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-60

Four Slot Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-61

Installing the Cradle/Charger on the Bracket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-62

Chapter 8. Software Installation

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

Symbol Windows CE SMDK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

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

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

SMDK Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

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

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

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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

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

Starting Terminal Configuration Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

Defining Script Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7

Creating the Script for the Hex Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8

Opening a New or Existing Script . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9

Updating TCM 1.X Scripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9

Copying Components to the Script. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9

Saving the Script . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-9

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

Sending the Hex Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

TCM Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21

IPL Error Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23

Creating a Splash Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26

Splash Screen Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26

Flash Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27

FFS Partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27

Working with FFS Partitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27

RegMerge.dll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28

CopyFiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29

Non-FFS Partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29

Downloading Partitions to the Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30

IPL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30

Partition Update vs. File Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30

Upgrade Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31

Chapter 11. Desktop Emulator

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

Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3

Installation Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3

Starting the Emulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3

Emulator Parameter Settings and Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7

Emulator Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9

Storage Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-10

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

Spectrum24 Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12

Contents

Battery Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13

Status Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14

Using the Emulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-16

User Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-16

Mouse Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-16

Keypad Inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-16

Taskbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-16

Start Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-16

AC Power/Battery Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-17

Taskbar Icons and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-17

Open Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-17

Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-17

Start Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-17

Exiting the Emulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-17

Resetting the Emulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-18

Chapter 12. Maintenance and Troubleshooting

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

Maintaining the Mobile Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4

Four Slot Charge Only Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-7

Four Slot Ethernet Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-8

Four Slot Spare Battery Charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10

Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10

Cable Adapter Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-12

Magnetic Stripe Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-12

MDM9000 Modem Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14

VCD9000 Vehicle Cradle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16

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Appendix A. Technical Specifications

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

MDM9000 Modem Module Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

Mobile Computer Pin-Outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7

Accessory CAM and MSR Pin-Outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8

Appendix B. Keypad Maps

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

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

28-Key Keypad (MC9000-K) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5

43-Key Keypad (MC9000-K) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-25

53-Key Keypad (MC9000-K) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-36

3270 Emulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-46

5250 Emulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-54

VT Emulator Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-62

28-Key Keypad (MC9000-S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-72

Glossary

Index

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Chapter Contents

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix

Chapter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx

Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxi

Related Documents and Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxii

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxii

Symbol Support Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxiii

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Introduction

The MC9000-K/S Product Reference Guide provides information about the MC9000-K and MC9000-S mobile computers using the Embedded Windows® CE .NET operating system and its accessories. The MC9000-K and MC9000-S includes the following variations:

• MC9000-K: Windows with batch communication; memory configuration (32 or 64) MB ROM/(32 or 64) MB RAM; 28-key, 43-key and 53-key interchangeable keypads; QVGA color touch panel display.

• MC9060-K: Windows (models with an integrated laser scanner), or 1-dimensional and 2-dimensional bar code scanning (models with an integrated imager); 802.11b Spectrum24 perform wireless local area network (WLAN) communication; monochrome or QVGA color touch panel display; memory configuration (32 or 64) MB ROM/(32 or 64) MB RAM; 28-key, 43-key and 53-key interchangeable keypads.

• MC9000-S: Windows with batch communication; memory configuration (32 or 64) MB ROM/(32 or 64) MB RAM; 28-key keypad; QVGA color touch panel display.

• MC9010-S: Windows with integrated laser scanner; 802.11 Spectrum24 wireless local area network (WLAN) communication; memory configuration (32 or 64) MB ROM/(32 or 64) MB RAM; 28-key keypad; QVGA monochrome touch panel display.

• MC9060-S: Windows with integrated laser scanner; 802.11b Spectrum24 wireless local area network (WLAN) communication; memory configuration (32 or 64) MB ROM/(32 or 64) MB RAM; 28-key keypad; monochrome or QVGA color touch panel display.

CE operating system performs 1-dimensional bar code scanning

wireless technology to

CE operating system performs 1-dimensional bar code scanning

wireless technology to perform

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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, explains how to install and charge the batteries, explains how to replace the strap lanyard, and explains how to start the mobile computer for the first time.

• Chapter 2, Operating the MC9000-K/S explains how to use the mobile computer. This includes instructions for powering on and resetting the mobile computer, entering 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 explains 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 Software Mobility Developer’s Kit (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, Mobile Computer Configuration describes how to use the Terminal Configuration Manager (TCM) and describes how to use the Initial Program Loader (IPL).

• Chapter 11, 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 12, 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.

ActiveSync™ for

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Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

• “Mobile computer” refers to any Symbol terminal.

• “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

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Service Information

If you have a problem with your equipment, contact the Symbol Support Center for your region. See

page xxiii for contact information. Before calling, have the model number, serial number and several

of your bar code symbols at hand.

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

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

Symbol Technologies is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty. If the original shipping container was not kept, contact Symbol to obtain a new shipping container.

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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

Tel: 1-800-653-5350

United Kingdom

Symbol Technologies Symbol Place Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire RG41 5TP United Kingdom

Tel: 0800 328 2424 (Inside UK) Tel: +44 118 945 7529 (Outside UK)

Australia

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

Denmark/Danmark

Symbol Technologies AS Dr. Neergaardsvej 3 2970 Hørsholm

Tel: 7020-1718 (Inside Denmark) Tel: +45-7020-1718 (Outside Denmark)

Canada

Symbol Technologies Canada, Inc. 2540 Matheson Boulevard East Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 4Z2

Tel: 905-629-7226

Asia/Pacific

Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc (Singapore Branch) 230 Victoria Street #05-07/09 Bugis Junction Office Tower Singapore 188024

Tel: +65-6796-9600 Fax: +65-6337-6488

Austria/Österreich

Symbol Technologies Austria GmbH Prinz-Eugen Strasse 70 / 2.Haus 1040 Vienna, Austria

Tel: 01-5055794-0 (Inside Austria) Tel: +43-1-5055794-0 (Outside Austria)

Europe/Mid-East Distributor Operations

Contact your local distributor or call: Tel: +44 118 945 7360

Finland/Suomi

Oy Symbol Technologies Kaupintie 8 A 6 FIN-00440 Helsinki, Finland

Tel: 9 5407 580 (Inside Finland) Tel: +358 9 5407 580 (Outside Finland)

France

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

Tel: 01-40-96-52-21 (Inside France) Tel: +33-1-40-96-52-50 (Outside France)

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Germany/Deutchland

Symbol Technologies GmbH Waldstrasse 66 D-63128 Dietzenbach, Germany

Tel: 6074-49020 (Inside Germany) Tel: +49-6074-49020 (Outside Germany)

Latin America Sales Support

2730 University Dr. Coral Springs, FL 33065 USA

Tel: 1-800-347-0178 (Inside United States) Tel: +1-954-255-2610 (Outside United States) Fax: 954-340-9454

Netherlands/Nederland

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

Tel: 315-271700 (Inside Netherlands) Tel: +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

Tel: 11-809 5311 (Inside South Africa) Tel: +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

Tel: 2-484441 (Inside Italy) Tel: +39-02-484441 (Outside Italy)

Mexico/México

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

Tel: 5-520-1835 (Inside Mexico) Tel: +52-5-520-1835 (Outside Mexico)

Norway/Norge

Symbol’s registered and mailing address: Symbol Technologies Norway

Hoybratenveien 35 C N-1055 OSLO, Norway

Symbol’s repair depot and shipping address: Symbol Technologies Norway

Enebakkveien 123 N-0680 OSLO, Norway

Tel: +47 2232 4375

Spain/España

Symbol Technologies S.L. Avenida de Bruselas, 22 Edificio Sauce Alcobendas, Madrid 28108 Spain

Tel: 91 324 40 00 (Inside Spain) Tel: +34 91 324 40 00 (Outside Spain) Fax: +34.91.324.4010

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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

Tel: Switchboard: 08 445 29 00 (domestic) Tel: 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7

Symbol Windows CE SDK and SMDK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8

Main Battery Insertion and Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9

Insert the Main Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9

Main Battery Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10

Battery Charging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11

Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11

Mobile Computer Charging Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13

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Spare Battery Charging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13

Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14

Hand Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15

Starting the Mobile Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17

Calibration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18

Mobile Computer Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19

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.

Microphone

Touch Screen

Indicator

LED Bar

1-3

Power

Scan

Button

CTRL

GHI

PQRS

Keypad

MC9000-K

Figure 1-1. MC9000-K and MC9000-S: Front View

ALT

SPACE ALPHA

ABC3DEF

JKL6MNO

TUV9WXYZ

MC9000-S

BKSP

SHIFT

Power

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Exit Window

Headphone Jack (optional)

Scan

Button

Primary Battery Release

Exit Window

Headphone Jack (optional)

MC9000-K

MC9000-S

Figure 1-2. MC9000-K and MC9000-S: Side View

Getting Started

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Color Camera (optional)

Hand Strap

Stylus

Primary Battery Release

MC9000-K

MC9000-S

Figure 1-3. MC9000-K and MC9000-S: Back View

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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-K or MC9000-S mobile computer

• Lithium-ion battery

• Strap, attached to the mobile computer

• Stylus, in the hand strap pocket

• 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 xxiii 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 batteries, MC9000-K (2200 mAh) and MC9000-S (1550 mAh).

• Short Battery Adapter: Required for charging MC9000-S (1550 mAh) batteries on the Four

Slot Spare Battery Charger and the Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle.

• Stylus, performs pen functions.

• Device Configuration Package for .NET (SMDK for .NET), available at:

http://www.symbol.com/mc9000-k and http://www.symbol.com/mc9000-s

• Symbol Windows CE SMDK for Series 9000, available at:

http://www.symbol.com/mc9000-k and http://www.symbol.com/mc9000-s

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

• Headphone, use in noisy environments.

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Symbol Windows CE SDK and SMDK

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-k and http://www.symbol.com/mc9000-s

• Symbol Windows CE SDK for Series 9000, available at: http://www.symbol.com/mc9000-k and http://www.symbol.com/mc9000-s

The Symbol Windows CE SDK for Series 9000 allows users to develop Windows Series 9000 mobile computers. This SDK contains libraries and other Symbol value-add software not available in the standard Microsoft

Software Installation on page 8-1. Symbol also offers other development kits, see:

http://software.symbol.com.

Windows® CE Platform SDK. For detailed information, see

CE applications for

Getting Started

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.

Mobile computer startup procedures:

• Insert the Main Battery on page 1-9

• Main Battery Removal on page 1-10

• Battery Charging on page 1-11

• Starting the Mobile Computer on page 1-17.

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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

1-11.

Insert the Main Battery

To insert the main battery, slide the battery into the mobile computer, see Figure 1-4.

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.

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Figure 1-4. 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

Figure 1-5. MC9000-K: Main Battery Removal

Primary Battery Release

Secondary Battery

Release

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Bottom View

Top View

Figure 1-6. MC9000-S: Main Battery Removal

Battery Charging

Main Battery and Memory Backup 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 1-13. Charge time is approximately 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.

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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.

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 7-10.

• Four Slot Ethernet Cradle on page 7-28 and Four Slot Charge Only Cradles on page 7-30.

• 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 7-40

•MSR on page 7-34.

• 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 7-10

• Four Slot Spare Battery Charger onpage 7-32

• Universal Battery Charger (UBC) on page 7-42.

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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

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.

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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

Note

Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle or the Four Slot Spare Battery Charger, see Single Slot

Serial/USB Cradle on page 7-10 or Four Slot Spare Battery Charger on page 7-32.

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. The stylus pocket is located in the strap, see Figure 1-3 on page 1-5.

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Hand Strap

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

To reposition the MC9000-K hand strap:

1. Disengage the upper portion of the hand strap by disconnecting the button from the loop

connector.

2. Loosen the loop from the bottom of the hand strap and slide the hand strap through.

3. Slide the loop out of the connector post.

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Figure 1-7. MC9000-K: Hand Strap Repositioning

4. Reverse the procedure to re-attach the hand strap. Two hand strap connectors are provided

on the mobile computer’s main body. The hand strap may be attached to either connector.

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To remove the MC9000-S hand strap:

1. Disengage the upper portion of the hand strap by sliding it through the clip connector.

2. Unscrew the two screws on either side of the mobile computer.

Figure 1-8. MC9000-S: Hand Strap Removal

3. Reverse the procedure to re-attach the hand strap.

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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 2-39.

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 1-9. 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 Confirm Calibration Resave

Screen

Figure 1-10. Calibration 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 Terminal Configuration Manager, see Chapter

10, Mobile Computer Configuration.

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Chapter Contents

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

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

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

43-Key Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

53-Key Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11

3270 Emulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14

5250 Emulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17

VT Emulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20

Keypad Special Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23

Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24

Headphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24

Series 9000 Demo Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25

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Taskbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-27

Sart Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29

Keyboard Input Panel Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29

Desktop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29

Taskbar Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-30

Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-30

Active Programs Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-30

AC Power/Battery Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-30

Task Manager and Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-31

Task Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-31

Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-32

Entering Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-34

Entering Information Using Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-34

Entering Information Using the Keyboard Input Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-34

Entering Data via the Bar Code Scanner (Scan Wedge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-34

Data Capture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-35

Laser Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-35

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

Scanning Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-36

Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-37

Imager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-37

Operational Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-37

Decode Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-37

Aiming the Imager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-38

Resetting the Mobile Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-39

Performing a Warm Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-39

Performing a Cold Boot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40

Waking the Mobile Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-41

File System Directory Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-42

Flash Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-43

Startup Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-43

Run Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-43

Audio Event Aliasing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-43

Terminal Emulators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-44

Operating the MC9000-K/S

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 2-8

• 53-key keypad, see page 2-11.

The modular keypads can be changed in the field, as necessary, to support specialized applications. See Keypads on page 7-7 for installation and removal procedures.

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

Appendix B, Keypad Maps.

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

Using the Keyboard Input Panel on page 2-34.

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28-Key Keypad

The 28-key keypad is used on both the MC9000-K, see Figure 2-1 and the MC9000-S, see Figure 2-2. It 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 2-6 for key and button descriptions and Table 2-

7 on page 2-23 for the keypad’s special functions.

Figure 2-1. MC9000-K: 28-Key Keypad

CTRL

ALT

SPACE ALPHA

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ABC

GHI

JKL6MNO

PQRS

TUV9WXYZ

DEF

BKSP

SHIFT

Figure 2-2. MC9000-S: 28-Key Keypad

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Table 2-1. MC9000-K and MC9000-S: 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 2-39.

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.

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. MC9000-K and MC9000-S: 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 2-27. 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.

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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 is available only on the MC9000-K, see Figure 2-3. It 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 2-9 for key and button descriptions and Table 2-7 on page 2-23 for the keypad’s special functions.

Figure 2-3. MC9000-K: 43-Key Keypad

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Table 2-2. MC9000-K: 43-Key Descriptions

Key Description

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

Used to reset the mobile computer, see see Resetting the Mobile Computer on page 2-39.

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/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 (shown

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.

. . .

on the keypad in blue). The keypad LED lights and the icon appears on the taskbar,

Table 2-9 on page 2-27. Press and release the blue function key again to return to the

see 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.

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Table 2-2. MC9000-K: 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

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

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.

character X when the ALPHA function key is activated.

ALT

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 keypad is available only on the MC9000-K. It contains 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 2-12 for key and button descriptions and Table 2-7 on page 2-23 for the keypad’s special functions.

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Figure 2-4. MC9000-K: 53-Key Keypad

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Table 2-3. MC9000-K: 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 2-39.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Table 2-9 on page 2-27. Press and

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Table 2-3. MC9000-K: 53-Key Descriptions (Continued)

Key Description

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

functions. The 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 and a decimal point for numeric

entries.

Star Produces an asterisk.

Enter Executes a selected item or function.

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

Appendix B, Keypad Maps.

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3270 Emulator

The 3270 emulator keypad is available only on the MC9000-K. It 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 2-15 for key and button descriptions and Table 2-7 on page 2-23 for the keypad’s special functions.

Figure 2-5. 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 2-39.

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 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.

CLR Exits the current operation.

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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

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

LED

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

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.

Table 2-9 on page 2-27. Press and

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Table 2-4. 3270 Emulator Descriptions (Continued)

Key Description

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

functions. The SHIFT key again to return to the normal keypad functions.

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.

icon appears on the taskbar. Press and release the

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

Appendix B, Keypad Maps.

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5250 Emulator

The 5250 emulator keypad is available only on the MC9000-K. It 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 2-18 for key and button descriptions and Table 2-7 on page 2-23 for the keypad’s special functions.

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Figure 2-6. 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.

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Table 2-5. 5250 Emulator Descriptions

Key Description

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

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

on page 2-39.

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 scan button.

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.

. . .

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

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

LED

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

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.

Table 2-9 on page 2-27. Press and

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Table 2-5. 5250 Emulator Descriptions (Continued)

Key Description

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

functions. The 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 and a decimal point for numeric entries.

Star Produces an asterisk.

Enter Executes a selected item or function.

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

Appendix B, Keypad Maps.

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VT Emulator

The VT emulator keypad is available only on the MC9000-K. It 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 2-21 for key and button descriptions and Table 2-7 on page 2-23 for the keypad’s special functions.

Figure 2-7. 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 2-39.

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 scan button.

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.

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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

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

LED

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

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.

see Table 2-9 on page 2-27. Press and

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Table 2-6. VT Emulator Descriptions (Continued)

Key Description

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

functions. The 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 and decimal point for numeric

entries.

Star Produces an asterisk.

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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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,

Icon

28-Key,

Keystrokes

Blue function key and #

43-Key

Keystrokes

key Blue function key

5250, VT

Keystrokes Special Function

Turns on and off the display backlight.

and Z

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Blue function key and 0

Blue function key and 1

Blue function key and 4

Blue function key and 3

Blue function key and 6

* 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 Blue function key

key 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

and CTRL

Turns on and off the keypad backlight.

Increases display contrast (on monochromatic units only).

Decreases display contrast (on monochromatic units only).

Increases beeper volume.

Decreases beeper volume.

Enables Alt keypad functions.

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 1-17.

Do not hold down any key, button or the scan button, 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, stored data restores the default settings.

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

2-39.

Headphone

An optional headphone is available. The headset plugs into the optional headphone jack located at the top of the mobile computer, see Figure 1-2 on page 1-4. 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 2-8. Series 9000 Demo Window

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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.

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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 2-44.

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 6-30.

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

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 2-28. The Start button functions are described in Sart Button on page 2-29.

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Start Button

Menu and Application Buttons

Open Programs and Status Icons

Figure 2-9. 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.

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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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Sart 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 2-31.

• 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.

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Figure 2-10. 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 2-34.

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 retreived.

• 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 2-27.

Status Icons

The status icons indicate the function key status. Icond indicate if the Function, Shift, CTRL or ALT functions are active.

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 2-27 . Battery status can also be viewed on the battery status window, see Battery on page 3-46.

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 stop applications 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 2-11. 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.

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Figure 2-12. 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 2-11 on page 2-31.

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.

Figure 2-13. 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 Sart Button on page 2-29. 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 2-14. Taskbar and Start Menu, Advanced Tab

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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 2-23 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

Figure 2-15. 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

The mobile computer has an integrated scanner used to collect data by scanning bar codes.

Laser Scanning

To scan bar codes with the mobile computer:

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

page 5-6 for a sample scanning application.

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

3. Push the scan button. 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.

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Right

Wrong

Figure 2-16. 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.

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.

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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.

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 push the scan button.

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 scan button.

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

Operational Modes

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

Decode Mode

In this default mode, upon pushing the scan button, 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 scan button is pressed, or until a bar code is decoded.

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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 2-17. Laser Aiming Pattern

Imager symbol scanning:

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 2-18. Centering Symbol in Aiming Pattern

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 2-19. Imager Aiming

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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 scan button until the mobile computer beeps, indicating the bar code is

successfully decoded.

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 to flash memory is lost.

A cold boot also restarts the mobile computer, but erases all stored records and entries. 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.

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Or the the warm boot command can be excuted 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. Never perform a cold boot unless a warm boot does not solve the problem.

Do not hold down any key, button or the scan button, 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. Press the mobile computer’s primary battery releases to partially eject the battery. The secondary battery release tab is now visable, see Figure 1-5 on page 1-10.

2. While the battery is partially ejected, press and hold the Power button, while pushing the battery back into the fully inserted position.

3. Continue holding 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

1-6 on page 1-11 appears for about a minute.

5. Calibrate the screen. See Calibration Screen on page 1-18 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

2-12 lists the wakeup conditions settings.

Table 2-12. 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.

ower,

Power 1. Power button is pressed.

2. AC power added or removed.

Scan Button

WLAN Wireless LAN accesses the mobile computer.

Clock Real Time Clock set to wake up.

Scan button is pressed.

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Auto Off When the mobile computer goes into

sleep mode by an automatic poweroff function, these actions wake the mobile computer.

Power 1. Power button is pressed.

2. AC power added or removed.

Scan Button

WLAN Wireless LAN accesses the mobile computer.

Clock Real Time Clock set to sleep.

Scan button is pressed.

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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 Tem p 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 10-27 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 Windows CE 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 Windows CE 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 Emulators 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 ExitExit.

Figure 2-21. Terminal Emulator Window

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

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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

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-42

System Version. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-43

Unique Unit ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-44

Persist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-45

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-46

Power Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-47

Bluetooth Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-51

Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-52

Printer Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-53

Settings

Comm Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-56

Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-57

Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58

Scanner Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-59

Reader Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-60

Interface Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-61

Scan Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-62

WAV File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64

Device Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-65

Scanner Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-66

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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.

Table 3-1. Windows Control Panel Menu Icons (Continued)

Icon Description

Adjust double-click sensitivity for both the speed and timing.

Connect to other computers, networks, and the Internet through a modem, see Certificates on page

3-15 for more information.

Change owner's personal profiles, see Owner on page 3-26 for more information.

Change settings for connectivity of a host computer, see PC Connection on page 3-28 for more information.

Settings

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Change how numbers, currencies, dates, and times are displayed, see Regional Settings on page

3-29 for more information.

Remove loaded programs from RAM, see Remove Programs on page 3-32 for more information.

Calibrate the touch screen and adjust double-tap timing, see Stylus on page 3-33 for more information.

View system information, and change memory settings, see System on page 3-35 for more information.

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Bluetooth Device Properties

Use the Bluetooth Manager window to discover and create bonds with other Bluetooth devices. The mobile computer can receive information from discovered devices, without creating a bond. However, the exchange of information between the mobile computer and a bonded device occurs automatically when the Bluetooth radio is turned on. Creating a bond involves entering the same PIN on the two devices to bond. Once a bond is created, and the Bluetooth radios are turned on, the devices recognize the bond and are able to exchange information without re-entering a PIN.

Bluetooth/S24 Power Settings

Both the S24, 802.11b and Bluetooth operate in the same 2.4 GHz unlicensed frequency band. Sharing the same frequency band could result in performance degradation. To minimize interference use the power settings to turn off the S24 radio while the Bluetooth radio is being used.

1. To turn off the S24 radio and turn on the Bluetooth radio double tap Control Panel - Power Settings:

Control Panel Icon Power Settings

Figure 3-2. Control Panel Power Settings

Symbol Technologies MC9000-S, MC9000-K User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

MC9000-K/S

Contents

About This Guide

Introduction

Chapter Descriptions

Notational Conventions

Related Documents and Software

Service Information

Symbol Support Center

Getting Started

Introduction

Unpacking

Accessories

Symbol Windows CE SDK and SMDK

Getting Started

Main Battery Insertion and Removal

Insert the Main Battery

Main Battery Removal

Battery Charging

Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery Charging

Mobile Computer Charging Procedures

Spare Battery Charging

Stylus

Hand Strap

Starting the Mobile Computer

Calibration Screen

Mobile Computer Configuration

Operating the MC9000-K/S

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

Sart 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

Aiming the Imager

Resetting the Mobile Computer

Performing a Warm Boot

Performing a Cold Boot

Waking the Mobile Computer

File System Directory Structure

Flash Storage

Startup Folder

Run Files

Audio Event Aliasing

Terminal Emulators

Settings

Introduction