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MC9090-G RFID Mobile Computer

RFID User Guide Supplement

MC9090-G RFID User Guide

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Rev A

December 2006

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Patents

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

Revision History

Changes to the original manual are listed below:

Change Date Description

Rev A 12/06 Initial release.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1

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

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

About This Guide

Introduction.................................................................................................................... v

Documentation Set .................................................................................................. v

Configurations................................................................................................................ vi

Chapter Descriptions ..................................................................................................... vii

Notational Conventions.................................................................................................. vii

Related Documents and Software................................................................................. viii

Service Information........................................................................................................ viii

Symbol Support Center............................................................................................ ix

Chapter 1: Getting Started

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

MC909X User Guide ............................................................................................... 1-1

Unpacking the Mobile Computer ................................................................................... 1-2

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

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

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

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

Charging the Battery ..................................................................................................... 1-5

Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery ........................................ 1-5

Charging Spare Batteries ........................................................................................ 1-6

Removing the Main Battery ..................................................................................... 1-7

Starting the Mobile Computer ....................................................................................... 1-8

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

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

Stylus ............................................................................................................................ 1-9

MC9090-G Strap ........................................................................................................... 1-10

Battery Management ..................................................................................................... 1-10

Battery Saving Tips ................................................................................................. 1-10

Changing the Power Settings ....................................................................................... 1-11

Changing the Display Backlight Settings ...................................................................... 1-11

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Changing the Keypad Backlight Settings ...................................................................... 1-11

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

WLAN Radio on Windows Mobile 5.0 ..................................................................... 1-12

Bluetooth and WWAN Radios on Windows Mobile 5.0 ........................................... 1-12

Chapter 2: Operating the MC9090-G RFID

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

Windows Mobile 5.0 Status Icons ................................................................................. 2-1

Status Bar ............................................................................................................... 2-1

Command Bar ......................................................................................................... 2-3

Speaker Icon ........................................................................................................... 2-4

Battery Icon ............................................................................................................. 2-5

Connectivity Icon ..................................................................................................... 2-5

Time Icon ................................................................................................................ 2-6

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

E-Mail Icon .............................................................................................................. 2-6

Multiple Notification Icon ......................................................................................... 2-7

Locking the Mobile Computer ....................................................................................... 2-7

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

Keypads ........................................................................................................................ 2-8

53-Key Keypad for MC9090-G RFID....................................................................... 2-9

Keypad Special Functions ...................................................................................... 2-12

Using the Power Button ................................................................................................ 2-13

Using a Headset ........................................................................................................... 2-13

Data Capture ................................................................................................................ 2-14

Imaging ................................................................................................................... 2-14

Scanning Considerations ........................................................................................ 2-15

Scanning Bar Codes ............................................................................................... 2-15

Scan LED Indicator ................................................................................................. 2-16

Reading RFID Tags ...................................................................................................... 2-17

Resetting the Mobile Computer .................................................................................... 2-18

Windows Mobile 5.0 Devices .................................................................................. 2-18

Performing a Warm Boot .................................................................................. 2-18

Performing a Cold Boot ..................................................................................... 2-18

Waking the Mobile Computer .................................................................................. 2-19

Bluetooth ....................................................................................................................... 2-19

Chapter 3: Accessories

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

Keypads .................................................................................................................. 3-1

Cradles .................................................................................................................... 3-1

Snap-on Modules .................................................................................................... 3-2

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

Keypad Removal ..................................................................................................... 3-2

Multi Media Card (MMC) / Secure Device (SD) Card ................................................... 3-4

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Chapter 4: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

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

Maintaining the Mobile Computer ................................................................................. 4-1

Accessories ............................................................................................................. 4-2

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 4-3

Mobile Computer ..................................................................................................... 4-3

Appendix A: Specifications

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

Mobile Computer ..................................................................................................... A-1

Modem Module ....................................................................................................... A-6

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

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

Appendix B: Keypad Special Keys

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

Keypad .......................................................................................................................... B-1

Appendix C: Regulatory

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

Accessory Power Supply Regulatory Compliance ........................................................ C-1

Index

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Chapter i

About This Guide

Introduction

This MC9090-G RFID User Guide Supplement provides the uniqu e set up and configuration procedu res for the

MC9090-G RFID mobile computers and accessories. This guide is intended as a supplement to the MC909X

User Guide, P/N: 72E-72215-xx. Procedures common to th e M C909X se rie s of p rod ucts are referenced to the

MC909X User Guide.

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

Documentation Set

The documentation set for the MC9090-G RFID is divided into guides that provide information for specific user

needs.

About This Guide

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Microsoft Application Guide - describes how to use Microsoft developed applications.

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

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MC909X User Guide - describes how to use the MC909X mobile computers.

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MC9090-G RFID User Guide Supplement- describes how to use the MC9090-G RFID mobile computer.

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MC909X Integrator Guide - describes how to set up the MC909X mobile computers and the accessories.

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MC9090-G RFID Integrator Guide Supplement - describes how to set up the MC9090-G RFID mobile computer and the accessories.

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SMDK Help File - provides API information for writing applications.

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Configurations

This guide covers the following configurations:

Configuration Radios Display Memory

MC9090-G RFID

WLAN

802.11b/g and Bluetooth

Color 64 MB RAM/

128 MB Flash

Data

Capture

Imager Windows

Operating

System

Mobile 5.0 Professional

Keypads

53-key RFID

Chapter Descriptions

Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

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Chapter 1, Getting Started, provides information on charging the mobile computer battery and resetting.

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Chapter 2, Operating the MC9090- G RFI D, describes the MC9090-G RFID operating procedures.

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Chapter 3, Accessories, describes the accessories available for the mobile computer and how to use the

accessories.

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Chapter 4, Maintenance & Troubleshooting, includes instructions on cleaning and storing the mobile

computer, and provides troubleshooting solutions for potential problems during mobile computer operation.

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Appendix A, Specifications, includes a table listing the technical specifications for the mobile computer.

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Appendix B, Keypad Special Keys, includes a table listing the keypad special keys for the mobile

computer.

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Appendix C, Regulatory, includes regulatory information for the mobile computer.

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Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

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“Mobile computer” refers to a Symbol MC909X hand-held computer.

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Italics are used to highlight the following:

- Chapters and sections in this guide

- Related documents

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Bold text is used to highlight the following:

- Dialog box, window and screen names

- Drop-d o wn list an d list bo x na mes

- Check box and radio button names

- Icons on a screen

- Key names on a keypad

- Button na m es on a scre e n

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Bullets (•) indicate:

- Action items

- Lists of alternatives

- Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential

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

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Service Information

If an equipment problem occurs, contact the appropriate regional Symbol Support Center for contact information. Before calling, have the model number, serial number and several 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 through the problem. If the equipment is found to be working properly and the problem is symbol readability, the Support Center will request samples of bar codes for analysis at our plant.

If the problem cannot be solved over the phone, the e quipment ma y nee d to b e returne d for servicing. If tha t is necessary, specific directions will be provided.

NOTE 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.

About This Guide ix

Symbol Support Center

For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the local Symbol Support

Center:

Country/Region Address Telephone

United States Symbol Technologies, Inc.

One Symbol Plaza Holtsville, New York 11742-1300

Canada Symbol Technologies Canada, Inc.

5180 Orbitor Drive Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 5L9

United Kingdom Symbol Technologies

Symbol Place Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire RG41 5TP United Kingdom

Asia/Pacific Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc.

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

Australia Symbol Technologies Pty. Ltd.

432 St. Kilda Road Melbourne, Victoria 3004

Österreich/Austria Symbol Technologies Austria GmbH

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

1-800-653-5350

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

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

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

1-800-672-906 (Inside Australia) +61-3-9866-6044 (Outside Australia

+43-1-5055794-0 (Outside Austria)

Danmark/Denmark Symbol Technologies AS

Dr. Neergaardsvej 3 2970 Hørsholm

Europe/Mid-East Distributor Operations

Suomi/Finland Oy Symbol Technologies

Kaupintie 8 A 6 FIN-00440 Helsinki, Finland

France Symbol Technologies France

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

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

Contact the local distributor or call +44 118 945 7360

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

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

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Country/Region Address Telephone

Deutschland/ Germany

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

Latin America Sales Support

México/Mexico Symbol Technologies Mexico Ltd.

Nederland/ Netherlands

Symbol Technologies GmbH Waldstrasse 66 D-63128 Dietzenbach, Germany

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

2730 University Dr. Coral Springs, FL 33065 USA

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

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

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

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

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

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

315-271700 (Inside Netherlands) +31-315-271700 (Outside Netherlands)

Norge/Norway Symbol’ s registe red 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

+47 2232 4375

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Country/Region Address Telephone

South Africa Symbol Technologies Africa Inc.

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

España/Spain Symbol Technologies S.L.

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

Sverige/Sweden “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

11-809 5311 (Inside South Africa) +27-11-809 5311 (Outside South Africa)

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

Switchboard: 08 445 29 00 (domestic) Call Center: +46 8 445 29 29 (international) Support E-Mail:

Sweden.Support@se.symbol.com

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

service.

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

Introduction

This chapter lists the accessories for the mobile computer and explains how to install and char ge the batteries ,

replace the strap and start the mobile computer for the first time.

NOTE This MC9090-G RFID User Guide Supplement is intended as a supplement to the MC909X User Guide,

MC909X User Guide

The MC909X User Guide, P/N: 72E-72215-xx provides the following support information applicable to the

MC9090-G RFID mobile computer:

Getting Started

P/N: 72E-72215-xx. Procedures common to the MC909X series of products are referenced to the MC909X User Guide.

•

Accessories; describes the accessories available for the mobile computers and how to set up power connections and battery charging capabilities, where applicable.

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Operating the MC909X; explains how to use the mobile computer. This includes instructions for powering on and resetting the mobile comput er, entering and capturing data.

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Using Bluetooth; explains how to perform Bluetooth functionality on the mobile computer.

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Accessories; describes the accessories available for the mobile computer and how to use the accessories with the mobile computer.

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Maintenance & Troubleshooting; includes instructions on cleaning and storing the mobile computer, and provides troubleshooting solutions for potential problems during mobile computer opera tion.

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Scan Button

Keypad

Handstrap

Indicator LED Bar Touch Screen

Microphone (Windows Mobile 5.0 only)

Headphone Jack (Windows Mobile

5.0 only)

Power Button

Trigger

Figure 1-1

MC9090-G RFID Mobile Computer

Unpacking the Mobile Computer

Carefully remove all protective material from around the mobile computer and save the shipping container for later storage and shipping.

Verify that all equip ment listed below was received:

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Mobile computer

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Lithium-ion battery

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Strap, attached to the mobile computer

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Stylus, in the stylus silo

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Regulatory Guide

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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 ix for contact information.

Accessories

Table 1-1 lists the accessories available for the MC909X:

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Table 1-1

Cable Adapter Module (CAM)

MC9090-G RFID Accessories

Accessory Description

Snap-on required to connect the following cables to the mobile computer.

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

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

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

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Serial cable, adds serial communication capabilities.

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USB cable, adds USB communication capabilities.

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Printer cable, adds printer communication capabilities.

Four Slot Charge Only

Charges the mobile computer main battery.

Cradle 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 Spare Battery

Charges up to four mobile computer spare batteries.

Charger Keypads (Optional) Application specific keypads. Magnetic Stripe Reader

Snaps on to the mobile computer and adds magstripe read capabilities.

(MSR) Modem Module Enables data communication between the mobile computer and a host

computer, remotely through the phone lines, and synchronizes information

between the mobile computer and a host computer. Multimedia Card (MMC) Provides secondary non-volatile storage. 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 either a serial

or a USB connection. Software Symbol Mobility Developer Kits available at: http://devzone.symbol.com.

Device Configuration Package (DCPforMC9090c50) and Platform SDK

(PSDK9090c50) for MC9090-G, available at: http://devzone.symbol.com. Spare lithium-ion battery Replacement battery. Stylus Performs pen functions. Universal Battery Charger

Adapts the UBC for use with the Series 9000 batteries. Adapter

Wall Mounting Bracket and

Use for wall mounting applications. Shelf Slide

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Getting Started

In order to start using the mobile computer for the first time:

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Install the main battery

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Charge the main battery and backup battery

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Start the mobile computer

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Configure the mobile computer

The main battery can be charged before or af ter it is inst a lled. Use one of the sp are b attery ch argers to charge the main battery (out of the mobile computer), or one of the cradles to charge the main battery installed in the mobile computer.

Installing and Removing the Main Battery

Installing the Main Battery

Before using the mobile computer , install a lithium-ion battery by sliding the battery into the mobile computer as shown in Figure 1-2.

NOTE 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.

When a battery is fully inserted in a mobile computer for the first time, upon the mobile computer’s first power up, the device boots and powers on automatically.

Figure 1-2

Installing the Main Battery

Charging the Battery

Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery

Before using the mobile computer for the first time, charge the main battery until the amber charge indicator light remains lit (see T able 1-2 on page 1-6 for charge status indications). The main battery fully ch arges in less than four hours. The mobile computer can be charged using a cradle, the CAM, or the MSR with the appropriate power supply.

The mobile computer is also equipped with a memory backup battery which automatically charges from the main battery whether or not the mobile computer is operating or is in suspend mode. The memory backup battery retains data in memory for at least 30 minutes when the mobile computer's main battery is removed or fully discharged. When the mobile computer is used for the first time or after the memory backup battery has fully discharged, the memory backup battery requires approximately 15 hours to fully charge. Do not remove the main battery from the mobile computer for 15 hours to ensure that the memory backup battery fully charges. If the main battery is removed from the mobile computer or the main battery is fully discharged, the memory backup battery completely discharges in several hours.

When the main battery reaches a very low battery state, the combination of main battery and backup battery retains data in memory for at least 72 hours.

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NOTE 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.

Use the following to charge batteries:

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Cradles: The mobile computer slips into the cr adles for cha rging the ba tter y in the mobile com puter (a nd spare batteries, where applicable). For detailed cradle setup and charging procedures refer to the MC909X User Guide.

- Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle.

- Four Slot Ethernet Cradle

- Four Slot Charge Only Cradle

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Accessories: The mobile computer snap-on accessories provide charging capability, when used with one of the accessory charging cables. For detailed snap-on setup and charging procedures refer to the MC909X User Guide.

- CAM

- MSR

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Chargers: The mobile computer 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 refer to the MC909X User Guide.

- Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle

- Four Slot Spare Battery Charger

- Universal Battery Charger (UBC) Adapter

NOTE To achieve the best battery life in mobile computers with multiple radios, turn off the radios that are not

being used. This can be accomplished via the SetDevicePower() API (refer to the SMDK Help File for Symbol Mobile Computers) or via the Control Panel application (tap Start - 9000 Demo - Ctl Panel icon).

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To charge the main battery:

1. Ensure the accessory used to charge the main battery is connected to the appropriate power source.

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 indicate the charge status. See Table 1-2 for charging indications.

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

Table 1-2

Mobile Computer LED Charge Indicators

LED Indication

Off Mobile computer not in cradle or connected to a CAM or 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.

Charging Spare Batteries

Use the following three accessories to charge spare batteries:

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Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle

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Four Slot Spare Battery Charger

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UBC Adapter

To charge a spare battery:

1. Ensur e the accessory used to charge the spare battery is connecte d to th e ap p ro pr iate power source.

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

down (over the charging pins) and gently press down on the battery to ensure proper contact.

3. The battery starts to charge automatically. The amber charge LED on the accessory lights to show the

charge status.

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

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Removing the Main Battery

To remove the main battery:

1. Prior to removing the battery, press the red Power button. This sets the mobile computer to suspend

mode.

2. Press the primary battery release(s). The battery partially ejects from the mobile computer.

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

4. Press the secondary battery release, on top of the battery , and slide th e battery out of the mobile computer.

Primary Battery Releases

Secondary Battery Release

Figure 1-3

Removing the Main Battery - MC9099-G RFID

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Starting the Mobile Computer

Press the red Power button to turn on the mobile computer. If the mobile computer does not power on, perform a cold boot. See Resetting the Mobile Computer on page 2-18.

NOTE When a battery is fully inserted in a mobile computer for the first time, upon the first power up, the

mobile computer boots and powers on automatically.

When the mobile computer is powered on for the first time, it initializes its system. The Symbol splash screen (Figure 1-4) appears for a short period of time.

Figure 1-4

Symbol Splash Window

Calibrating the Screen

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

1. Using the stylus carefully press and briefly hold the tip of stylus on the center of each target that appears

on the screen.

NOTE To re-calibrate the screen at anytime, press the blue FUNC and ESC keys on the mobile computer to

launch the calibration screen application.

2. Repeat as the target moves around the screen or press ESC to cancel.

Checking Battery Status

To check whether the main battery or backup battery in the mobile computer is charged:

•

On Windows Mobile 5.0 devices: tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power icon to display the Power window.

To save battery power, set the mobile computer to turn off after a specified number of minutes.

Stylus

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

Figure 1-5

Removing the Stylus

Use the mobile computer stylus for selecting items and entering information. The stylus functions as a mouse.

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Tap: Touch the screen once with th e sty lus to pre ss op tio n bu tto n s an d open me nu item s.

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Tap and Hold: Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action to perform.

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Drag: Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. Drag in a list to select multiple items.

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MC9090-G Strap

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

1. Disconnect the metal clip at the handle.

2. Open strap loop and slide the handstrap through the loop.

3. Slide the loop out of the connector post.

4. Reverse the procedure to re-attach the strap. Two strap conne ctors are provided on th e mobile computer’s

main body. The handstrap may be attached to either connector.

Strap Loop

Handstrap

Figure 1-6

Reposition the Strap

Battery Management

Battery Saving Tips

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

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

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

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Turn off all wireless radio activity when not in use.

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

Metal Clip

Changing the Power Settings

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

1. On devices with Windows Mobile 5.0, tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power icon > Advanced tab.

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

drop-down list box.

3. Tap OK.

Changing the Display Backlight Settings

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

1. On devices with Windows Mobile 5.0, tap Start > Settings > System tab > Backlight icon > Battery Power

tab.

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

drop-down list box.

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3. Tap the Brightness tab.

4. Tap the Disable backlight check box to completely turn off the display backlight.

5. Use the slider to set the brightness of the backlight. Set it to a low value to save battery power.

6. Tap OK.

Changing the Keypad Backlight Settings

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

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

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

drop-down list box.

3. Tap the Advanced tab.

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

5. Tap OK.

Turning the Radios Off

WLAN Radio on Windows Mobile 5.0

To turn off the WLAN radio tap the Wireless Connection Status icon at the bottom of the Today screen and select

Disable Radio. A red X appears across the icon indicating that the radio is disabled (off).

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Wireless Connection Status Icon

Figure 1-7

To turn the radio back on, tap the

Enable Radio. The red X disappears from the icon indicating that the radio is enabled (on).

Wireless Connection Status Icon

Wireless Connection Status icon at the bottom of the Today screen and select

Bluetooth and WWAN Radios on Windows Mobile 5.0

NOTE The Flight Mode feature only turns off the WWAN and Bluetooth radios. The WLAN radio must be turned

off separately.

To turn off the Bluetooth and WWAN radios, tap the Connectivity icon (on non-WWAN devices) or the

Antenna/Signal icon (on WWAN devices) and select Turn On Flight Mode .

NOTE On the MC9090, it takes two to five seconds for the radio to shut down.

To turn on the Bluetooth and WWAN radios, tap the

Antenna/Signal icon (on WWAN devices) and select Turn Off Flight Mode.

NOTE On the MC9090, wait 20 to 40 seconds for the radio to power on. During this time do not suspend the

mobile computer or remove the battery. If the mobile computer is suspended or the battery is removed, warm boot the mobile computer.

Connectivity icon (on non-WWAN devices) or the

The MC909X User Guide, P/N: 72E-72215-xx provides the Bluetooth support information applicable to the MC9090-G RFID mobile computer.

Chapter 2

Operating the MC9090-G RFID

Introduction

This chapter explains the physical buttons, status icons and controls on the mobile computer, how to use the mobile computer, including instructions for powering on and resetting the mobile computer, using the stylus and a headset, entering information and scanning.

Windows Mobile 5.0 Status Icons

Status Bar

The Status Bar at the top of the window displays the current time, battery status and communication status.

Operating the MC9090-G RFID

Start Button

Figure 2-1

Statu s icons are shown in the icon displays the corresponding dialog box the settings then be changed or adjusted. The st atus icons listed in

Table 2-1 on the

Status Bar

Status Bar to indicate present status of the mobile computer. Tapping each status

Status Bar may be located at th e top of th e scr ee n.

Stat us Ico n s

Volume Icon

Date/Time

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Table 2-1

Icon Function Description

Speaker Turns all sounds on and off. Battery Backup battery is very low. Main battery is charging.* Main battery is low. Main battery is very low. Main battery is full.* Connectivity Connection is active.

Synchronization is occurring.

Status Icons

GPRS available. GPRS in use. EGPRS available. EGPRS in use.

WWAN Call missed.

Voice call. Voice call in progress. Calls are forwarded. Call on hold. Antenna/signal icon: wireless on/good signal. Antenna/signal icon: wireless off. Antenna/signal icon: no service or searching. Roaming icon. Outside of the home area.

Missing SIM Card icon: SIM Card not installed or installed improperly. Instant Message Notification that one or more instant messages were received. E-Mail Notification that one or more e-mail messages were received.

* Only appears in the Time and Next Appointment dialog box.

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Table 2-1

Icon Function Description

Status Icons (Continued)

Voice Mail Notification that one or more voice messages were received.

Time and Next

Displays current time in analog or digital format.

Appointment

Multiple Notifications There are more notification icons than can be displayed. T ap to display

remaining icons.

* Only appears in the Time and Next Appointment dialog box.

Command Bar

The icons listed in Table 2-2 on the Command Bar may be located at the bottom of the screen.

Status Icons

Figure 2-2

Table 2-2

Icon Description

Command Bar

Command Bar Icons

Wireless connection status icon. Indicates WLAN signal strength and opens the Wireless Applications menu.

The

Bluetooth Enabled

The

Bluetooth Disabled

Bluetooth Communication

The

icon appears in the task tray and indicates that the Bluetooth radio is on.

icon appears in the task tray and indicates that the Bluetooth radio is off.

icon appears in the task tray and indicates that the mobile computer

is communicating with another Bluetooth device. The

ActiveSync

icon appears in the task tray and indicates an active conn ection betwe en the mobile

computer and the development computer.

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Speaker Icon

Adjust the system volume using the Speaker icon in the Status bar.

1. Tap the Speaker icon. The Volume dialog box appears.

Figure 2-3

2. Tap and move the slide bar to adjust the volume.

3. Select the On or Off radio button to turn the volume on or off.

Volume Dialog Box

NOTE When not in a call, the phone volume slider adjusts the volume of the ringer. When in a call, adjusts the

volume of the call audio.

NOTE Use can also adjust the system volume using the Sounds & Notifications window or by pressing the

Blue key and 6 or the Blue key and 7.

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Battery Icon

Battery icons display on the Title Bar when the main battery or backup battery power falls below a predetermined level. A

Battery dialog box also appears indicating the status of the main or backup battery.

Figure 2-4

View the battery status using the

Battery Status Dialog Box

Power window.

Connectivity Icon

The Connectivity icon indicates the communication st atus of the terminal when it’ s connecting to the internet or host computer.

Figure 2-5

Connectivity Dialog Box

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Time Icon

The Time icon displays the current time in a digital or analog format. To change the time format, tap and hold the

Time icon until a menu appears. Select the desired format.

Analog ClockDigital Clock

Figure 2-6

Time Icon Format Menu

To display current date, time and appointments:

1. Tap the Time icon to display the Time and Next Appointment dialog box.

Battery Status Icon

Upcoming Appointments

Figure 2-7

2. The dialog box displays the current date and time, the battery status and any upcoming appointments in

the

Calendar.

Time and Next Appointment Dialog Box

Current Date and Time

Instant Message Icon

The Instant Message icon provides a notification when MSN Messenger has received a new incoming message.

Figure 2-8

MSN Messenger Dialog Box

E-Mail Icon

The E-Mail icon provides a notification when an incoming e-mail is received.

Figure 2-9

New E-mail Messages Dialog Box

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Multiple Notification Icon

The Multiple Notification icon appears when two or more message notifications occur. Tap the icon to display the multiple notification icons.

Figure 2-10

Multiple Notifications Icon

Locking the Mobile Computer

Use the Device Lock feature to prevent use of the device. When locked, the mobile com puter does not respond to screen or keypad input. To lock the device, tap the

Figure 2-11

To unlock the device and free it for use, tap

Device Locked/Unlocked Icons

Device unlocked icon. The icon changes to locked.

Unlock.

Figure 2-12

Tap Unlock on the

Unlock Device Window

Unlock Device window.

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LED Indicators

The MC9090-G RFID has an LED Indicator Bar that cont ai ns LEDs that indicate scanning and charg ing status.

Table 2-3 describes the LED indications.

LED Indicator Bar

Table 2-3

Solid Red Laser enabled, scanning/imaging in process. Solid Green Successful decode/capture. Slow Blinking Amber Main battery in mobile computer is charging. Fast Blinking Amber Error in charging; check placement of the mobile computer. Solid Amber Main battery in mobile computer is fully charged.

Keypads

The mobile computer has the following modular keypad:

The modular keypads can be removed in the fie ld, as necessary. The MC909X User Guide, P/N: 72E-72215-xx provides the keypad support information applicable to the MC9090-G RFID mobile computer.

Figure 2-13

LED State Indication

NOTE The RFID read enabled and successful RFID tag read indications are displayed on the screen, not on the

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53-key keypad

MC909X LEDs Indicator Bar

Mobile Computer LED Indications

LED indicators.

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53-Key Keypad for MC9090-G RFID

The 53-key keypad 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 2-4 on page

2-10 for key and button descriptions and Table 2-5 on page 2-12 for the keypad’s special functions.

Figure 2-14

53-Key Keypad for MC9090-G RFID

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Table 2-4

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

Green/Red Dot To use a key as an application key (APP key) on the keyboard, a new keyboard

Scan (yellow) Activates the scanner/imager in a scan enabled application.

53-Key Descriptions

Key Description

Performs a warm boot and a cold boot. See

2-18

for information about performing a warm and cold boot.

remap table must be created and installed. However, the Green/Red dot keys can be remapped as APP keys through the registry.

Create an XML Provisioning file with the following entries: Characteristic type

=“HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\HARDWARE\DEVICEMAP\KEYBD” Parm name = “GreenKeyOverride” value = “xx”, where xx is the new APP key code. Parm name = “RedKeyOverride” value = “xx”, where xx is the new APP key code.

Refer to the MC909X Integrator Guide for instruction on updating the registry using XML Provisioning.

This sends an APP key code, instead of their original key codes, when the green or red dot key is pressed.

Windows Mobile 5.0 Devices on page

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).

The

and F7 keys cannot be remapped and are dedicated by the Operating System to control volume level. When these keys are pressed, Shell.exe traps them and displays the volume adjustment window. To get these keys to an application, call GXOpenInput() at the beginning of the application and call GXCloseInput() at the end of the application. This redirects all of the k ey event s to an application, incl uding the

and F7 keys.

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Table 2-4

53-Key Descriptions (Continued)

Key Description

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

LED

(shown on the keypad in blue). The LED above the key lights and the icon appears on the taskbar on WinCE devices or the icon appears at the bottom of

the screen on Windows Mobile 5.0 devices. Press and release the blue functio n key again to return to the normal keypad functions.

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

LED

The LED above the key lights and the icon appears on the taskbar on WinCE devices or the icon appears at the bottom of the screen on Windows Mobile 5.0

devices. Press the Blue key followed by the CTRL key to activate the keypad alternate ALT

functions. The icon appears on the taskbar on WinCE devices or the icon

ALT

appears at the bottom of the screen on Windows Mobile 5.0 devices.

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

The icon appears on the taskbar on WinCE devices or the icon appears at the bottom of the screen on Windows Mobile 5.0 devices. 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. The default behavior of the ENT (Enter) key

sends an extra character, which causes a Microsoft Word or Notes application to exit. To make the applications work properly, create an XML Provisioning file with the following entries:

Characteristic type =”HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\HARDWARE\DEVICEMAP\KEYBD”

Para name = “SpecialEnterTabKey” value = 0

Refer to the MC909X Integrator Guide for instruction on updating the registry using XML Provisioning.

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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.

Table 2-5

Icon 53-Key, Keypad Special Function

Keypad Special Functions

Blue key +

* Blue key +

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

CTRL

Turns on and off the display backlight.

Turns on and off the keypad backlight.

Color units: Increases display backlight intensity.

Increases scan decode beeper volume.

Decreases scan decode beeper volume.

Enables Alt keypad functions.

Using the Power Button

Press the red Power button to turn the mobile computer screen on and off (suspend mode). The mobile computer is on when the screen is on and the mobile computer is in su spend mode whe n the screen is o ff. For more information, see Starting the Mobile Computer on page 1-8.

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

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On Windows Mobile 5.0

- Warm Boot (Soft Reset) - Resets the mobile computer. Operating system and all applications are

restarted. File storage is preserved.

- Cold Boot (Hard Reset) - Resets the mobile computer Operating system and all applications are

restarted. File storage is preserved. Real-Time Clock (RTC) is reset. Normally only used when a Warm Boot does not initiate.

NOTE Applications that are added to the Application folder are not removed when a cold boot is performed. The

Application folder is in flash memory.

For information about booting the mobile computer, see Windows Mobile 5.0 Devices on page 2-18.

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Using a Headset

Use a stereo headset or a a Bluetooth headset for audi o co mmu nication when a n a udio enabled application is used. To use a headset, plug the headset jack into the audio connector on the side of the mobile computer. Ensure that the mobile computer volume is set ap propriately before p utting the headset on. When a he adset is plugged into the jack, the speakerphone is muted. The MC909X User Guide, P/N: 72E-72215-xx provides the headset support information applicable to the MC9090-G RFID mobile computer

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Data Capture

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

Imaging

The mobile computers with an integrated imager have the following features:

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

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

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

The imager uses digital camera technology to take a digit al 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.

Aiming the Imager

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

Figure 2-15

Laser Aiming Pattern (Field of View)

Operational Modes

Mobile computers with an integrated imager have three modes of operation: Decode Mode, Pick List Mode and Image Capture Mode. All modes are activated by pulling the trigger or pressing the Scan button.

Decode Mode

This mode allows the user to decode a bar code when a si ngle b ar code in the mo bile co mputer’s field o f vi ew. In this mode the Imager attempts to locate and decode enabled bar codes within its field of view. The Imager remains in this mode as long as the trigger is pulled, or until a bar code is decoded.

Pick List Mode

Pick List mode allows the user to selectively decode a bar code when more than one bar code is in the m obile computer’s field of view. By moving the aiming crosshair over the wanted bar code the user can selectively read only the required bar code. This feature is particularly valued for pick lists containing multiple bar codes and manufacturing or transport labels containing more than one bar code type (either 1D or 2D).

Image Capture Mode

This mode allows the user to capture an image within the mob ile computer’s field of view. The user can use the mobile computer to capture signatures or images of items like damaged boxes.

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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:

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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 r ange for the bar code s 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.

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Angle

Scanning angle is important for promoting quick de codes. Do not scan at too sharp an angle; the scanner needs to collect the image to make a successful decode. Practice quickly shows what tolerances work.

NOTE Contact the Symbol Support Center if chronic scanning difficulties develop. Decoding of properly printed

bar codes should be quick and effortless.

Scanning Bar Codes

1. Ensure that a scan enabled application is loaded on the mobile computer.

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

3. Pull the trigger.

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Place the bar code in any orientation within the aiming pattern. Ensure the entire symbol is within the rectangular area formed by the brackets in the aiming pattern. The red laser aiming pattern turns on to assist in aiming. If necessary, the mobile computer turns on it s red LED to illuminate the target bar code. The green scan LED lights and an audible beep sounds, by default, to indicate the bar code was decoded successfully. Note that when the mobile computer is in Pick List Mode, the bar code is not decoded until the crosshair is touching the bar code.

Linear bar code

Figure 2-16

Symbol

View Finder

(Aiming Pattern)

Bar Code Centered in Aiming Pattern

PDF417 symbol

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Figure 2-17

Figure 2-18

4. Release the trigger.

NOTE Imager decoding usually occurs instantaneously . The mobile computer repeats the steps required to take

Bar Code Not Centered in Aiming Pattern

Pick List Mode with Multiple Bar Codes in Aiming Pattern

a digital picture (image) of a poor or difficult bar code, as long as the trigger remains pulled.

Scanning Tips

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

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Hold the scanner farther away for larger symbols.

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

NOTE Scanning procedures depend on the application and mobile computer configuration. An application may

use different scanning procedures from the one listed above.

Scan LED Indicator

The Indicator LED bar on the mobile computer provides a visual indication of the scan status.

Table 2-6

Off Not scanning. Solid Red Laser enabled, scanning/imaging in process. Solid Green Successful decode.

Scan LED Indicators

LED Status Indication

Reading RFID Tags

When in the RFID read mode, press the trigger and the mobile computer interrogates all of the Gen2 (configurable for Class 0 and Class 1) RFID tags within the radio frequency (RF) field of view. The mobile computer captures data from each new tag found. When the trigger is released, the mobile computer stops interrogating tags. In addition, RFID tag data can be stored on the mobile computer. Using the MC9090-G RFID sample application, tags that are read display in the main RFID Tags window, see Figure 5-24 on page 5-28.

For more information about reading RFID tags and using MC9000-G RFID mobile computers, see RFID on page 5-28.

To Read RFID Tags:

1. Ensure that an RFID tag reader enabled application is loaded on the mobile computer.

2. Aim the scan exit window at the tag.

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Figure 2-19

NOTE For a successful tag read, the allowable read distance from the front of the mobile computer scan exit

3. Position the mobile computer horizontally or vertically (as shown in Figure 2-19), depending on the

RFID Tag Read

window to the tag is 0.2 ft. - 10 ft. (0.061 m to 3.1 m). Reader motion horizontally and/or vertically may enhance tag reading ability.

orientation of the tag.

4. Pull the trigger.

5. An audible beep sounds, by default, and the Indicator LED bar flashes green one time to indicate the tag

was decoded successfully.

6. Release the trigger.

NOTE Tag decoding usually occurs instantaneously. The mobile computer repeats the steps required to read a

tag as long as the trigger remains pulled.

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Resetting the Mobile Computer

Windows Mobile 5.0 Devices

There are two reset functions, warm boot and cold boot.

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A warm boot restarts the mobile computer and closes all running programs.

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A cold boot also restarts the mobile computer and closes all running programs but also resets the Real-Time-Clock (RTC).

Data saved in flash memory or a memory card is not lost. 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 soo n as the mobile computer st art s to perform a warm boot release the Power button.

Performing a Cold Boot

A cold boot restarts the mobile compu ter. The operating system and all applications are restarted. File storage is preserved. The Real-Time-Clock (RTC) resets. Only perform a cold boot if a warm boot does not solve the

problem.

To perform a cold boot:

1. Press the primary battery release on the mobile computer to partially eject the battery from the mobile

computer.

2. On an MC9090-G, while the battery is partially released, simultaneously press and release the trigger and

the Power button.

3. Push the battery to fully re-insert it in the mobile computer . One audible click can be heard as the battery is

fully inserted.

4. The mobile computer initializes.

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Waking the Mobile Computer

The wakeup conditions define what actions wakeup the mobile computer. These settings are configurable and the factory default settings shown in Table 2-7 are subject to change/update.

Table 2-7

Status Description Conditions for Wakeup

Power Off When the mobile computer is set to the suspend

Auto Off When the mobile computer goes into suspend

Bluetooth

The mobile computer is a Bluetooth-equipped device that can communicate without wires, using frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) RF to transmit and receive data in th e 2.4 GHz Industry Scientific and Medical (ISM) band (802.15.1). Bluetooth wireless technology is specifically designed for short-range (30 feet/10 meters) communications and low power consumption.

Wakeup Conditions (Default Settings)

mode by pressing mobile computer.

mode by an automatic power-off function, these actions wake the mobile computer.

Power

, these actions wake the

Power

2. AC power added or removed.

3. Cradle/cable connect or disconnect. Key or scan button is pressed. Real Time Clock set to wake up.

2. AC power added or removed.

3. Cradle/cable connect or disconnect. Key or scan button is pressed. Real Time Clock set to wake up.

button is pressed.

Power

button is pressed.

Mobile computers with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information (e.g., files, appointments and tasks) with other Bluetooth enabled devices such as phones, printers, access points and other mobile computers. In addition, a dial-up modem connection can be created between the Bluetooth mobile computer and a Bluetooth enabled phone. The Bluetooth phone can then be used as a modem.

The MC909X User Guide, P/N: 72E-72215-xx provides the Bluetooth support information applicable to the MC9090-G RFID mobile computer.

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Chapter 3

Accessories

Introduction

The series 9000 accessories provide a wide variety of product support capabilities. Accessories include cradles, keypads, Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) and Cable Adapter Module (CAM) snap-on, four slot spare battery charger, headphone, Multimedia Card (MMC), Secure Device (SD) card, Universal Battery Charger (UBC) adapter, wall mounting bracket and shelf slide.

Keypads

The mobile computer has interchangeable modular keypads. However, only the 53-Key RFID keypad can be used with the MC9090-G RFID mobile computer. The modular keypad can be changed in the field as necessary. The MC909X User Guide, P/N: 72E-72215-xx provides the keypad support information applicable to the MC9090-G RFID mobile computer:

Chapter 3

Accessories

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53-key RFID keypad

Cradles

The MC909X User Guide, P/N: 72E-72215-xx provides the cradle support information applicable to the MC9090-G RFID mobile computer.

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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 either a serial or a USB connection.

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Four Slot Charge Only cradle charges the mobile computer main battery.

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

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Miscellaneous

The MC909X Integrator Guide, P/N: 72E-72216-xx provides the miscellaneous support information applicable to the MC9090-G RFID mobile computer:

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

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Headphone can be used in noisy environments.

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Modem Module enables data communication between the mobile computer and a host computer, remotely through the phone lines, and synchronizes information between the mobile computer and a host computer.

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Multimedia Card (MMC) provides secondary non-volatile storage. (An SD card may also be used.)

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UBC adapter adapts the UBC for use with the MC9000 batteries.

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Wall Mounting Bracket and Shelf Slide can be used for wall mounting applications.

Snap-on Modules

The MC909X User Guide, P/N: 72E-72215-xx provides the snap-on module support information applicable to the MC9090-G RFID mobile computer

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MSR snaps on to the mobile computer and adds magstripe read capabilities.

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CAM snaps on to the mobile computer and is used to connect cables to the mobile computer.

Both of the snap on modules use the cables listed below:

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

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

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

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Serial cable, adds serial communication capabilities.

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USB cable, adds USB communication capabilities.

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Printer cable, adds printer communication capabilities.

Keypads

The mobile computer has interchangeable modular keypads. However, only the 53-Key RFID keypad can be used with the MC9090-G RFID mobile computer. The modular keypad can be changed in the field as necessary. The MC909X User Guide, P/N: 72E-72215-xx provides keypad support information applicable to the MC9090-G RFID mobile computer:

Keypad Removal

1. Press the Power button to suspend the mobile computer.

2. Remove the two keypad screws. Slide the keypad down and lift up.

Accessories 3 - 3

CAUTION Do not remove the keypad while the mobile computer is on and do not operate the mobile computer

with the keypad detached. Follow proper Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) precautions to avoid damaging the MMC and SD card. Proper ESD precautions include, but are not limited to, working on an ESD mat and ensuring that the operator is properly grounded.

MC9090 keypads are not interchangeable with MC9090-G RFID keypad.

Screws

Keypad

Multi Media Card Holder

Figure 3-1

3. Replace the keypad and re-attach using the two screws.

Removing the Keypad

CAUTION Do not apply more than 4 in-lbs of torque when tightening the keypad screws.

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Figure 3-2

4. Perform a cold boot.

Installing the Keypad

See

Resetting the Mobile Computer on page 2-18

Multi Media Card (MMC) / Secure Device (SD) Card

The MMC provides secondary non-volatile storage. The MMC is located under the keyp ad (see Figure 3-1 on

page 3-3).

NOTE SD cards are inter-operable with MMC cards and can also be used in MC909X mobile computers.

CAUTION Do not remove the keypad while the mobile computer is on and do not operate the mobile computer

with the keypad detached. Follow proper ESD precautions to avoid damaging the MMC/SD. Proper ESD precautions include, but are not limited to, working on an ESD mat and ensuring that the operator is properly grounded.

To insert the MMC/SD:

1. Suspend the mobile computer.

2. Remove the two keypad screws and slide the keypad down and lift off (see Figure 3-1 on page 3-3).

3. Lift the MMC/SD retaining door.

4. Position the MMC/SD, with the contacts down, into the MMC/SD holder. The MMC/SD corner notch fits into

the holder only one way. Snap the retaining door closed.

MMC/SD

MMC/SD Retaining Door

Accessories 3 - 5

Figure 3-3

Inserting the MMC/SD

CAUTION Do not apply more than 4 in-lbs of torque when tightening the keypad screws.

5. Replace the keypad and re-attach using the two screws (see Figure 3-2 on page 3-4).

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Chapter 4

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Introduction

This chapter includes instructions on cleaning and storing the mobile computer, and provides troubleshooting solutions for potential problems during mobile computer operation.

Maintaining the Mobile Computer

For trouble-free service, observe the following tips when using the mobile computer:

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Protect the mobile computer from temperature extremes. Do not leave it on the dashboard of a car on a hot day, and keep it away from heat sources.

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Do not store or use the mobile computer in any location that is extremely dusty, damp, or wet.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

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Use a soft lens cloth to clean the mobile computer . If the surface of the mobile computer screen becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with a diluted window-cleaning solution.

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Periodically replace the rechargeable Li-ion battery to ensure maximum battery life and product performance. Battery life depends on individual usage patterns.

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Take care not to scratch the screen of the mobile computer. When working with the mobile computer, use the supplied stylus or plastic-tipped pens intended for use with a touch-sensitive screen. Never use an actual pen or pencil or other sharp object on the surf ace of the mobile computer screen.

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The touch-sensitive screen of the mobile computer contains glass. Take care not to drop the mobile computer or subject it to strong impact.

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Accessories

The MC909X User Guide, P/N: 72E-72215-xx provides the troubleshooting information applicable to the following MC9090-G RFID mobile computer accessories:

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Bluetooth Connection

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Four Slot Charge Only Cradle

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Four Slot Ethernet Cradle

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Four Slot Spare Battery Charger

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Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle

•

Cable Adapter Module

•

Magnetic Stripe Reader

•

Modem Module

Troubleshooting

Mobile Computer

Maintenance & Troubleshooting 4 - 3

Table 4-1

Mobile computer does not turn on.

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery did not charge.

Cannot see characters on display.

During data communication, no data was transmitted, or transmitted data was incomplete.

Troubleshooting the Mobile Computer

Problem Cause Solution

Lithium-ion battery not charged.

Lithium-ion battery not installed properly.

System crash. Perform a warm boot. If the mobile computer still does not turn

Battery failed. Replace battery. If the mobile computer still does not operate,

Mobile computer removed from cradle while battery was charging.

Mobile computer not powered on.

Mobile computer removed from cradle or unplugged from host computer during communication.

Charge or replace the lithium-ion battery in the mobile computer.

Ensure battery is installed properly. See

Removing the Main Battery on page 1-4

on, perform a cold boot. See

on page 2-18

try a warm boot, then a cold boot. See

Computer on page 2-18

Insert mobile computer in cradle and begin charging. The lithium-ion battery requires less than four hours to recharge fully.

Press the

Replace the mobile computer in the cradle, or reattach the Synchronization cable and re-transmit.

Power

button.

Resetting the Mobile Computer

Installing and

Resetting the Mobile

Incorrect cable configuration.

Communication software was incorrectly installed or configured.

No sound is audible. Volume setting is

low or turned off.

See the System Administrator.

Perform setup. Refer to the MC909X Integrator Guide for details.

Ensure that Microsoft ActiveSync 4.1 or greater is installed on the host computer.

Adjust volume.

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Table 4-1

Troubleshooting the Mobile Computer (Continued)

Problem Cause Solution

Mobile computer turns itself off.

Tapping the window buttons or icons does not activate the corresponding feature.

A message appears stating that the mobile computer memory is full.

Mobile computer is inactive.

The mobile computer turns off after a period of inactivity. If the mobile computer is running on battery power , t his period can be set to 30 sec., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 minutes. If the mobile computer is running on external power, this period can be set to 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15 and 30 minutes.

For Windows Mobile 5.0 devices, Check the power settings by tapping

Start

Settings

System

tab >

Power

icon >

tab. Change the setting if a longer delay is required before the

automatic shutoff feature activates. Battery is depleted. Replace the battery. Battery is not

inserted properly. LCD screen not

Insert the battery properly (see

Main Battery on page 1-4

Re-calibrate the screen.

Installing and Removing the

aligned correctly. The system is hung. Warm boot the system. To perform a warm boot (see

Too many files stored on the

the Mobile Computer on page 2-18

Delete unused memos and records. Save these records on the

host computer.

mobile computer. Too many

applications installed on the mobile computer.

If additional applications have been installed on the mobile

computer, remove them to recover memory.

For Windows Mobile 5.0 devices, tap

tab >

Remove Programs

icon.

Select the unused program and tap

Start

Remove.

Settings

Advanced

Resetting

System

Maintenance & Troubleshooting 4 - 5

Table 4-1

The mobile computer does not accept scan input.

Troubleshooting the Mobile Computer (Continued)

Problem Cause Solution

Scanning application is not loaded.

Unreadable bar code.

Distance between exit window and bar code is incorrect.

Mobile computer is not programmed for the bar code.

Mobile computer is not programmed to generate a beep.

Battery is low. If the scanner stops emitting a laser beam when the trigger is

Verify that the unit is loaded with a scanning application. See the System Administrator.

Ensure the symbol is not defaced.

Ensure mobile computer is within proper scanning range.

Ensure the mobile computer is programmed to accept the type of bar code being scanned.

If a beep on a good decode is expected and a beep is not heard, check that the application is set to generate a beep on good decode.

pressed, check the battery level. When the battery is low, the scanner shuts off before the mobile computer low battery condition notification. Note: If the scanner is still not reading symbols, contact the distributor or Symbol Technologies.

WLAN connection is lost when the mobile computer is connected to a host computer using ActiveSync.

Microsoft security feature prevents connection to two separate networks.

Disconnect from the WLAN network prior to connecting to a host computer using ActiveSync.

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Appendix A

Appendix A Specifications

Technical Specifications

The following tables summarize the mobile computer’s intended operating environment and general technical hardware specifications.

Mobile Computer

The following table summarizes the mobile computer’s intended operating environment.

Specifications

Table A-1

Physical and Environmental Characteristics

Dimensions 9.1 in. L x 3.6 in. W x 7.6 in. H

Weight 25 oz.(includes battery, scanner and radio) Keyboard 28-key; 43-key; 53-key

Display 3.8 in. 1/4 VGA Color Power Removable, rechargeable 7.2 V Lithium Ion 2200 mAh battery pack, 15.8 watt

Performance Characteristics

CPU XScale Bulverde PXA270 processor at 624MHz Operating System Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Premium Edition Memory (RAM/ROM) Windows Mobile: 64MB/128MB

Expansion SD/MMC Card Application Development PSDK, DCP and SMDK available through Symbol Developer Zone Web Site

Technical Specifications

Item MC9090-G RFID

23.1 cm L x 9.1 cm H x 19.3 cm H

Terminal Emulation (5250, 3270, VT)

hours

Data Capture Options Omni-directional 1D and 2D imaging engine reads symbologies and captures

grayscale images and signatures with intuitive laser aiming.

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Table A-1

User Environment

Technical Specifications (Continued)

Item MC9090-G RFID

Operating Temperature -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C) Storage Temperature -25°F to 160°F (-40°C to 70°C) Battery Charging Temperature 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to +40 °C) ambient temperature range. Humidity 5% to 95% non condensing Drop Specification Multiple 6 ft.(1.8m) drops to concrete across operating temperature range Tumble 2,000 one-meter tumbles at room temperature (4,000 hits) Environmental Sealing IP64 (electronic enclosure) ESD +/-15kVdc air discharge

+/-8kVdc direct discharge +/-8kVdc indirect discharge

Wireless Data Communications

WLAN Symbol 802.11b/g Output Power 100mW U.S. and International Data Rate 802.11b: 11Mb per second

802.11g: 54Mb per second

Antenna Internal Frequency Range: 802.11b: 2.4 GHz; country-dependent

802.11g: 2.4 GHz; country-dependent

Bluetooth Bluetooth Version 1.2 with BTExplorer (manager) included

Peripherals and Accessories

Cradles Single-slot and 4-slot cradles available Printers Supports extensive line of Symbol approved printers, cables and accessories Charger 4-Slot universal battery charger Other Accessories Cable Adapter Module; Magnetic Stripe Reader; Modem; Full set of holsters

In accordance with the SymbolPlus partner program

Regulatory

Electrical Safety Certified to UL60950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, EN60950-1, IEC 60950-1 RF & EMC FCC PArt 2 (SAR), FCC Part 15, RSS210; EN 300 328 & EN 301 487,

EN55022, EN55024

Appendix A: Specifications A - 3

Table A-2

Data Capture Options

Item Description

Imaging Decode Capability Code 39 Code 128 Code 93

Codabar Code 11 Interleaved 2 of 5 Discrete 2 of 5 MSI EAN-8 EAN-13 UPCA UPCE UPC/EAN supplementals Coupon Code Trioptic 39 Webcode TLC39 Composite AB Composite C Micro PDF-417 PDF-417 Macro PDF-417 (Macro) Micro PDF-417 QR Code RSS Expanded RSS Limited RSS-14 Data Matrix Maxi Code US Postnet* US Planet UK 4-state Australian 4-state Canadian 4-state Japanese 4-state Dutch Kix

*To be supported at a later date. Go to http://software.symbol.com/ for a list of the latest supported symbologies.

Modem Module

Table A-3

Environmental Parameters and Technical Hardware Specifications

Item Description

Asynchronous character

Up to 10 bits, including data, start, stop, and parity bits

format Asynchronous data rates Transmission rate fallback through 300 bps Chipset Conexant SCM Compatible public switched

RJ11

network jacks Dialing capability Tone and rotary pulse Line requirements Public switched telephone network (PSTN) including international

connections

Operating environment Altitude: up to 20,000 ft.

Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing

Operating temperature

Operating: 32 Storage: -4

to 122oF / 0o to 50oC

to 149oF / -20o to 65oC

Operating modes Asynchronous, full duplex, automatic and manual call originate

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Table A-3

Performance Line speed up to 33,600 bps

Current consumption 100 mA active

Pulse dialing rate (except where prohibited under TBR-21 rules)

Ringer equivalence 0.1 dBm Standards & protocols Bell 103, Bell 212A, Hayes AT command set, and ITU Vs. 17, 21, 22 A & B,

Tone detected Dial, busy, ring back, modem answer tones.

AC Adapter 9V, 2 amp regulated AC/DC adapter allows unlimited modem use. Do NOT

Environmental Parameters and Technical Hardware Specifications (Continued)

Item Description

HHC to modem speed (DTE speed) up to 57,600 bps V.42bis data compression V.42 LAPM error correction

<10 mA sleep 10 pulses per second

Pulse dialing duty cycle: 39/61% (US) make-to-break ratio

22bis, 23, 25bis, 27 ter, 29, 32, 32bis, 42bis

Blind dialing based on time-out periods available for incompatible tones.

substitute an AC adapter; using an incorrect AC power supply causes electrical damage to the mobile computer and voids warranty.

Mobile Computer Pin-Outs

Figure A-1

Table A-4

PIN Number Signal Name Function

1 USB_GND USB 2 USB_D_PLUS USB 3 TXD RS232C 4 RXD RS232C 5 DCD RS232C 6 RTS RS232C

Pin Locations

Pin-Outs

Appendix A: Specifications A - 5

Table A-4

PIN Number Signal Name Function

7 DSR RS232C 8 GND Ground, 2.5A max. 9 RI RS232C 10 CRADLE_DET Grounded by cradle when in cradle 11 DTR RS232C 12 Not connected Not connected 13 POWER_IN 12V, 2.5A max 14 CTS RS232C 15 USB_5V_DET USB 16 USB_D_MINUS USB 17 EXT_PWR_OUT 3.3V @500mA

Pin-Outs (Continued)

Accessory CAM and MSR Pin-Outs

Figure A-2

Table A-5

Pin Signal

1 USB_5V_DET 2 USB_D_MINUS 3 USB_D_PLUS 4GND 5GND 6 PWR_EXT_OUT 7 CRADLE_DET*

CAM and MSR Serial Connector

CAM and MSR Serial Connector Pin-outs

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Table A-5

8DSR 9DCD 10 TXD 11 CTS 12 DTR 13 RI 14 RTS 15 RXD

CAM and MSR Serial Connector Pin-outs

Pin Signal

Appendix B

Keypad Special Keys

Appendix B

Introduction

This appendix contains the keypad functions/special characters for the keypad. Each function/special character is included in the table along with how the function/special character is generated.

Keypad

The mobile computer is available with the following keypad:

•

53-key RFID keypad

The keypads contain a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and function keys. The keypad is color-coded to indicate the alternate function key (blue) values and the alternate ALPHA key (orange) values. See Table B-1 for the special character generation. Characters can also be generated using the keyboard input panel.

Table B-1

Special Character Description 53-Key Keypad

Keypad Special Keys

Special Character Generation Map

[ ] /

= Equal sign ;Semi-colon

` , . ! @

# Pound sign

Open square bracket Close square bracket Forward slash

Backslash

Apostrophe Comma Period Exclamation point At sign

Blue Key Blue Key Blue Key -

Blue Key Blue Key Blue Key Blue Key Blue Key Blue Key Blue Key -

SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT

E F L

V G W R J A B

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Table B-1

Special Character Description 53-Key Keypad

$ % ^ & *

( ) ‘ “ +

Special Character Generation Map (Continued)

Dollar sign Percent sign Carat Ampersand Asterisk

Open parenthesis Close parenthesis Single quote Double quote) Plus sign

Dash

SHIFT

Blue Key -

SHIFT

- Blue Key - U,

SHIFT

Blue Key -

SHIFT

- Blue Key -

Blue Key -

SHIFT

- Blue Key - S,

SHIFT

- Blue Key -

Blue Key Blue Key -

SHIFT

- Blue Key -

4 5 6 7

8 9 0

: < > ?

Underscore

{ } ~ |

Colon Less than sign Greater than sign Question mark

Open curly bracket Close curly bracket Tilde Pipe

SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT -

SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT SHIFT

- Blue Key Blue Key -

- Blue Key Blue Key - L,

- Blue Key -

- Blue Key

- Blue Key -

R A B

V N E F

- J G

Appendix C

Regulatory

Appendix C

Regulatory

Introduction

This appendix contains the accessory power supply regulatory compliance statements.

Accessory Power Supply Regulatory Compliance

Table C-1

Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle Power Supply

Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) Cable Adapter Module (CAM)

Accessory Power Supplies, Regulatory Compliance Statements

Accessory Power Supplies Regulatory Compliance Statements

Use only a Symbol-approved power supply output rated 12 VDC and minimum 3.3 A. The power supply is certified to EN60950 with SELV outputs. Use of alternative power supply will invalidate any approval given to this device and may be dangerous.

Benutzen Sie nur eine von Symbol Technologies genehmigte Stromversorgung mit einer Ausgangsleistung von 12 V (Gleichstrom) und mindestens 3.3 A. Die Stromversorgung ist nach EN60950 für die Verwendung in SELV-Stromkreisen zertifiziert. Bei Verwendung eines anderen Netzteils werden alle für das Gerät gewährten Genehmigungen außer Kraft gesetzt, und der Betrieb kann gefährlich sein.

Four Slot Charge Only Cradle Power Supply

Four Slot Ethernet Cradle Power Supply

Use only a Symbol-approved power supply output rated 12 VDC and minimum 9 A. The power supply is certified to EN60950 with SEL V output s. Use of alternative power supply will invalidate any approval given to this device and may be dangerous.

Benutzen Sie nur eine von Symbol Technologies genehmigte Stromversorgung mit einer Ausgangsleistung von 12 V (Gleichstrom) und mindestens 9 A. Die Stromversorgung ist nach EN60950 für die Verwendung in SELV-Stromkreisen zertifiziert. Bei Verwendung eines anderen Netzteils werden alle für das Gerät gewährten Genehmigungen außer Kraft gesetzt, und der Betrieb kann gefährlich sein.

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Table C-1

Universal Battery Charger (UBC) Adapter Power Supply

Four Slot Spare Battery Charger Power Supply

Accessory Power Supplies, Regulatory Compliance Statements

Accessory Power Supplies Regulatory Compliance Statements

Use only a Symbol-approved power supply output rated 15 VDC and minimum 1.5 A. The power supply is certified to EN60950 with SELV outputs. Use of alternative power supply will invalidate any approval given to this device and may be dangerous.

Benutzen Sie nur eine von Symbol Technologies genehmigte Stromversorgung mit einer Ausgangsleistung von 15 V (Gleichstrom) und mindestens 1.5 A. Die Stromversorgung ist nach EN60950 für die Verwendung in SELV-Stromkreisen zertifiziert. Bei Verwendung eines anderen Netzteils werden alle für das Gerät gewährten Genehmigungen außer Kraft gesetzt, und der Betrieb kann gefährlich sein.

Use only a Symbol-approved power supply output rated 15 VDC and minimum 5 A. The power supply is certified to E N60950 with SELV outputs. Use of alternative power supply will invalidate any approval given to this device and may be dangerous.

Benutzen Sie nur eine von Symbol Technologies genehmigte Stromversorgung mit einer Ausgangsleistung von 15 V (Gleichstrom) und mindestens 5 A. Die Stromversorgung ist nach EN60950 für die Verwendung in SELV-Stromkreisen zertifiziert. Bei Verwendung eines anderen Netzteils werden alle für das Gerät gewährten Genehmigungen außer Kraft gesetzt, und der Betrieb kann gefährlich sein.

IndexIndex

Index

Numerics

2-D bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

53-key keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

accessory keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

auto charge cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 3-2

CAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 3-2

DEX cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 3-2

four slot charge only cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 3-1

four slot Ethernet/USB cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 3-1

four slot spare battery charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

holster, quick release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

magnetic stripe reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 3-2

modem module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

multi media card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

printer cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 3-2

serial cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

serial/USB cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

shelf slide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

SMDK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

spare battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

UBC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

USB charger cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 3-2

wall mounting bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

accessory keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

ActiveSync

icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

aiming options

aiming pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

aiming the imager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

aligning screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

attaching MC9090-G strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

auto charge cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

backlight intensity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

backup battery

charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

bar codes

two dimensional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

battery

backup charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

check status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

battery charging temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

battery management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

beeper volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12, 2-19

bluetooth

communicating icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

disabled icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

enabled icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

boot

cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8, 2-13, 2-18

warm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13, 2-18

bullets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

buttons

power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Cable Adapter Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 3-2

cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 3-2

auto charge cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

DEX cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 3-2

printer cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 3-2

USB charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 3-2

calibrating screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

CAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 3-2

changing the power settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

characters, special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1

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charging

spare batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

charging batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

charging spare batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

cold boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8, 2-13, 2-18

command bar

icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2, 2-3

command bar icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

conventions

notational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

cradles

four slot charge only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3, 3-1

four slot Ethernet/USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3, 3-1

serial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

serial/USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

data capture

adjusting the distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

imager operational modes

decode mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

image capture mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

pick list mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

scan angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

scan range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

two dimensional bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

DCP for MC9090w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii

Device Configuration Package for MC9090w . . . . . . .viii

DEX cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3, 3-2

dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

display backlight

saving power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

display backlight intensity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

drop specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

flash card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 3-4

four slot charge only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 3-1

four slot Ethernet/USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 3-1

four slot spare battery charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

frequency-hopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

hard reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8, 2-13, 2-18

headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13

holster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2

icons

ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

bluetooth communicating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

bluetooth disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

bluetooth enabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

e-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

instant message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

phone edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2, 2-3

wireless applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

WWAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

imager. See data capture, imaging, imagersample

imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

information, service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

installing main battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

electro-static discharge

email notification icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

ESD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2, 3-4

Index - 3

key descriptions

53-key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

special functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

53-key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

keypad backlight

saving power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

keypad functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

keypads

53-key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

special functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8, 3-1

laser safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5

laser scanning

See data capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

LED Indicator Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

lithium-ion battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

locking the mobile computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

parts of the mobile computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

pin-outs

accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8

mobile computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7

power button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

power settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

power supply regulatory compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1

printer cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 3-2

quick release holster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

regulatory compliance, power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1

removing main battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

reset

hard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8, 2-13, 2-18

soft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13, 2-18

resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

magnetic stripe reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 3-2

main battery

charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4, 1-5

installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

MDM9000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

MMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 3-4

mobile computer

power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

mobile computer configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

modem module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

MSR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 3-2

multi media card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 3-4

operating environment, mobile computer . . . . . . . . . A-1

operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

operating temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

scan status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

scan status See also data capture scanning

bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

LED indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

See data capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

screen

calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Symbol splash window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

SD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

SDK

See SMDK for C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

secure device card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

serial cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

serial/USB cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

service information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii

shelf slide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

SMDK for eVC4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii

soft reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13, 2-18

spare batteries

charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

spare battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

special characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

Index - 4 MC9090-G RFID User Guide Suppliment

starting the mobile computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4, 1-8

status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

status icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

WWAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

status icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2, 2-3

Windows Mobile 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

storage temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2, 1-10

attaching to the MC9090-G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2, 1-3, 1-9

suspend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7, 2-13

Symbol Mobility Developer Kit for C . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Symbol Mobility Developer Kit for eVC4 . . . . . . . . . . .viii

symbol support center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix

taskbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

technical specifications, mobile computer . . . . . . . . . A-1

technical specifications, modem module . . . . . . . . . . A-6

troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

cable adapter module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

four slot charge cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

four slot ethernet cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

four slot spare battery charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

magnetic stripe reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

mobile computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2, 4-3

modem module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

single slot serial/USB cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

turn the radios off

saving power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

wall mounting bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

warm boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13, 2-18

weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12, 2-19

wireless status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12

UBC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

unlock the mobile computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

USB charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3, 3-2

using headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

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Symbol Technologies MC9090-G User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About This Guide

Introduction

Documentation Set

Configurations

Chapter Descriptions

Notational Conventions

Related Documents and Software

Service Information

Symbol Support Center

Getting Started

Introduction

MC909X User Guide

Unpacking the Mobile Computer

Accessories

Getting Started

Installing and Removing the Main Battery

Installing the Main Battery

Charging the Battery

Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery

Charging Spare Batteries

Removing the Main Battery

Starting the Mobile Computer

Calibrating the Screen

Checking Battery Status

Stylus

MC9090-G Strap

Battery Management

Battery Saving Tips

Changing the Power Settings

Changing the Display Backlight Settings

Changing the Keypad Backlight Settings

Turning the Radios Off

WLAN Radio on Windows Mobile 5.0

Bluetooth and WWAN Radios on Windows Mobile 5.0

Operating the MC9090-G RFID

Introduction

Windows Mobile 5.0 Status Icons

Status Bar

Command Bar

Speaker Icon

Battery Icon

Connectivity Icon

Time Icon

Instant Message Icon

E-Mail Icon

Multiple Notification Icon

Locking the Mobile Computer

LED Indicators

Keypads

53-Key Keypad for MC9090-G RFID

Keypad Special Functions

Using the Power Button

Using a Headset

Data Capture

Imaging

Scanning Considerations

Scanning Bar Codes

Scan LED Indicator

Reading RFID Tags

Resetting the Mobile Computer

Windows Mobile 5.0 Devices

Performing a Warm Boot

Performing a Cold Boot

Waking the Mobile Computer

Bluetooth

Accessories

Introduction

Keypads

Cradles

Miscellaneous

Snap-on Modules

Keypads

Keypad Removal

Multi Media Card (MMC) / Secure Device (SD) Card

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Introduction