Zebra MC18 User Manual

MC18

MN-002953-02

Personal Shopper

Product Reference Guide

for Android Version 5.1.1

MC18 WITH ANDROID™ OS 5.1.1

PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE

MN-002953-02

Rev . A

March 2018

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Revision History

Changes to the original guide are listed below:

Change Date Description

-01 Rev A 12/1/16 Initial release.

-02 Rev A 3/1/18 Update ESD specification.

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

About This Guide

Introduction...................................................................................................................................... xiii

Documentation Set .......................................................................................................................... xiii

Configurations.................................................................................................................................. xiii

Software Versions...................................................................................................................... xiv

Chapter Descriptions ....................................................................................................................... xiv

Notational Conventions.................................................................................................................... xv

Related Documents and Software................................................................................................... xv

Service Information.......................................................................................................................... xv

Chapter 1: Getting Started

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

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

Removing the Screen Protection Film ...................................................................................... 1-1

Features ......................................................................................................................................... 1-2

Accessories .................................................................................................................................... 1-4

Scan Key ........................................................................................................................................ 1-7

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

Installing the Battery ...................................................................................................................... 1-8

Removing the Battery ............................................................................................................... 1-9

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

Powering On ................................................................................................................................ 1-12

Manual Release of MC18 from Cradles ....................................................................................... 1-13

Software Release ................................................................................................................... 1-13

Manual Release of MC18 from the Single Slot Cradle ........................................................... 1-13

Manual Release of MC18 from the Three Slot Cradle ........................................................... 1-13

Battery Management .................................................................................................................... 1-14

Monitor Battery Usage ........................................................................................................... 1-14

Low Battery Notification ......................................................................................................... 1-15

Battery Optimization ............................................................................................................... 1-15

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Battery Diagnostics ................................................................................................................ 1-15

Turning Off the Radios ........................................................................................................... 1-16

Setting the Date and Time ........................................................................................................... 1-16

Display Setting ............................................................................................................................. 1-17

Setting the Screen Brightness ................................................................................................ 1-17

Setting Screen Timeout Setting ............................................................................................. 1-17

Setting Font Size .................................................................................................................... 1-18

Sound ..................................................................................................................................... 1-19

Notification ............................................................................................................................. 1-21

Performing a Soft Reset ......................................................................................................... 1-22

Performing a Hard Reset ....................................................................................................... 1-22

When in a Cradle ............................................................................................................. 1-22

When Out of the Cradle ................................................................................................... 1-22

Performing an Enterprise Reset ............................................................................................. 1-23

Performing a Factory Reset ................................................................................................... 1-24

Chapter 2: Using the MC18

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

Home Screen ................................................................................................................................. 2-1

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

Status Icons ....................................................................................................................... 2-3

Notification Icons ...................................................................................................................... 2-4

Managing Notifications ............................................................................................................. 2-5

Quick Settings .......................................................................................................................... 2-5

Application Shortcuts and Widgets .......................................................................................... 2-6

Adding an Application or Widget to the Home Screen ....................................................... 2-6

Moving Items on the Home Screen .................................................................................... 2-6

Removing an App or Widget from the Home Screen ......................................................... 2-6

Folders ..................................................................................................................................... 2-7

Creating a Folder ............................................................................................................... 2-7

Naming Folders .................................................................................................................. 2-7

Removing a Folder ............................................................................................................. 2-7

Home Screen Wallpaper .......................................................................................................... 2-7

Changing the Home Screen Wallpaper .............................................................................. 2-7

Using the Touchscreen ............................................................................................................ 2-8

Using the On-screen Keyboard ................................................................................................ 2-8

Editing Text .............................................................................................................................. 2-8

Entering Numbers, Symbols and Special Characters .............................................................. 2-8

Applications .................................................................................................................................... 2-9

Accessing Applications .................................................................................................... 2-11

Switching Between Recent Applications .......................................................................... 2-11

Un-Locking the Screen ........................................................................................................... 2-12

Single User Mode ............................................................................................................. 2-12

MultiUser Mode ...................................................................................................................... 2-14

MultiUser Login ...................................................................................................................... 2-14

MultiUser Logout .............................................................................................................. 2-15

Suspend Mode ............................................................................................................................. 2-15

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Chapter 3: Wireless

Wireless Local Area Networks ....................................................................................................... 3-1

Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network ..................................................................................... 3-1

Configuring a Wi-Fi Network .................................................................................................... 3-3

Manually Adding a Wi-Fi Network ............................................................................................ 3-4

Configuring for a Proxy Server ................................................................................................. 3-5

Configuring the Device to Use a Static IP Address .................................................................. 3-6

Advanced Wi-Fi Settings .......................................................................................................... 3-6

Additional Settings ................................................................................................................... 3-7

Remove a Wi-Fi Network ......................................................................................................... 3-8

Wi-Fi Advanced Features .............................................................................................................. 3-9

Zebra Mobility Extensions .............................................................................................................. 3-9

Bluetooth ...................................................................................................................................... 3-10

Adaptive Frequency Hopping ................................................................................................. 3-10

Security .................................................................................................................................. 3-10

Bluetooth Profiles ................................................................................................................... 3-11

Bluetooth Power States .......................................................................................................... 3-11

Bluetooth Radio Power .......................................................................................................... 3-11

Enabling Bluetooth ........................................................................................................... 3-11

Disabling Bluetooth .......................................................................................................... 3-12

Discovering Bluetooth Device(s) ............................................................................................ 3-12

Changing the Bluetooth Name ............................................................................................... 3-12

Connecting to a Bluetooth Device .......................................................................................... 3-13

Selecting Profiles on the Bluetooth Device ............................................................................ 3-13

Unpairing a Bluetooth Device ................................................................................................. 3-13

Chapter 4: Applications

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

Battery Manager ............................................................................................................................ 4-1

File Browser ................................................................................................................................... 4-2

Contacts ......................................................................................................................................... 4-3

Adding Contacts ....................................................................................................................... 4-3

Editing Contacts ....................................................................................................................... 4-3

Deleting Contacts ..................................................................................................................... 4-3

Gallery ............................................................................................................................................ 4-4

Working with Albums ................................................................................................................ 4-5

Share an Album ................................................................................................................. 4-5

Get Album Information ....................................................................................................... 4-5

Deleting an Album .............................................................................................................. 4-5

Working with Photos ................................................................................................................ 4-6

Viewing and Browsing Photos ............................................................................................ 4-6

Cropping a Photo ............................................................................................................... 4-6

Setting a Photo as a Contact Icon ...................................................................................... 4-7

Share a Photo .................................................................................................................... 4-7

Deleting a Photo ................................................................................................................. 4-7

Working with Videos ................................................................................................................. 4-8

Watching Videos ................................................................................................................ 4-8

Sharing a Video .................................................................................................................. 4-8

Deleting a Video ................................................................................................................. 4-8

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DataWedge Demonstration ............................................................................................................ 4-9

RxLogger ..................................................................................................................................... 4-10

RxLogger Configuration ......................................................................................................... 4-10

Configuration File ............................................................................................................. 4-10

Enabling Logging ................................................................................................................... 4-10

Disabling Logging ................................................................................................................... 4-11

Extracting Log Files ................................................................................................................ 4-11

Elemez ......................................................................................................................................... 4-11

Disabling Elemez Data Collection .......................................................................................... 4-11

Enabling Elemez Data Collection ................................................................................................. 4-12

Cradle Utility ................................................................................................................................. 4-13

Controlling the Cradle ............................................................................................................ 4-13

Setting the Cradle .................................................................................................................. 4-14

Performing Cradle Diagnostics .............................................................................................. 4-14

Viewing Cradle Information .................................................................................................... 4-15

Chapter 5: Data Capture

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

Scanning Considerations ............................................................................................................... 5-1

Scanning Bar Codes ...................................................................................................................... 5-2

Scanning Tips .................................................................................................................... 5-2

DataWedge .................................................................................................................................... 5-3

Enabling DataWedge ............................................................................................................... 5-3

Disable DataWedge ................................................................................................................. 5-3

Chapter 6: Cradle Installation

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

Installation of the Single Slot Cradle .............................................................................................. 6-1

Charging Modes ....................................................................................................................... 6-1

Standard Charging Mode ................................................................................................... 6-2

Fast Charging Mode ........................................................................................................... 6-2

Mounting the Single Slot Cradle on a Dispenser Wall ............................................................. 6-2

Wiring ....................................................................................................................................... 6-4

Assembly .................................................................................................................................. 6-6

System Cabling ........................................................................................................................ 6-7

Installation of the Three Slot Cradle ............................................................................................. 6-10

Mounting Configurations ........................................................................................................ 6-10

High Density Configuration .............................................................................................. 6-10

Super High Density Configuration .................................................................................... 6-11

Desktop Configuration ...................................................................................................... 6-11

Charging Modes ..................................................................................................................... 6-12

Standard Charging Mode ................................................................................................. 6-12

Fast Charging Mode ......................................................................................................... 6-13

Mounting the Three Slot Cradle on a Dispenser Wall ............................................................ 6-15

Mounting the Power Supply Unit .................................................................................................. 6-20

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Chapter 7: USB Communication

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 7-1

Connecting to a Host Computer via USB ....................................................................................... 7-1

Connecting to the MC18 as a Media Device ............................................................................ 7-1

Disconnect from the Host Computer ........................................................................................ 7-1

Chapter 8: Administrator Utilities

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 8-1

Required Software ......................................................................................................................... 8-1

On-device Application Installation .................................................................................................. 8-1

Multi-user/AppLock Configuration .................................................................................................. 8-2

Enterprise Administrator Application .............................................................................................. 8-2

Creating Users ......................................................................................................................... 8-2

Adding Packages ..................................................................................................................... 8-3

Creating Groups ....................................................................................................................... 8-4

Creating Remote Authentication .............................................................................................. 8-5

Save Data ................................................................................................................................ 8-5

Exporting File ........................................................................................................................... 8-5

Importing User List ................................................................................................................... 8-6

Importing Group List ................................................................................................................. 8-6

Importing Package List ............................................................................................................. 8-6

Editing a User ........................................................................................................................... 8-6

Deleting a User ........................................................................................................................ 8-6

Editing a Group ........................................................................................................................ 8-6

Deleting a Group ...................................................................................................................... 8-7

Editing a Package .................................................................................................................... 8-7

Deleting a Package .................................................................................................................. 8-7

Importing a Password .............................................................................................................. 8-8

Disabling the Multi-user Feature .............................................................................................. 8-9

Enabling Remote Authentication .............................................................................................. 8-9

Disabling Remote Authentication ............................................................................................. 8-9

Enabling Data Separation ........................................................................................................ 8-9

Disabling Data Separation ..................................................................................................... 8-10

Delete User Data .................................................................................................................... 8-10

Capturing a Log File ............................................................................................................... 8-10

Enabling Application Lock ...................................................................................................... 8-11

Disabling Application Lock ..................................................................................................... 8-11

Manual File Configuration ............................................................................................................ 8-11

Groups File ............................................................................................................................. 8-11

White List File ......................................................................................................................... 8-12

Package List File .................................................................................................................... 8-13

Groups File ............................................................................................................................. 8-13

White List File ......................................................................................................................... 8-13

Determining Applications Installed on the Device .................................................................. 8-14

Package List File .................................................................................................................... 8-15

Chapter 9: DataWedge

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 9-1

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Basic Scanning .............................................................................................................................. 9-1

Profiles ........................................................................................................................................... 9-1

Profile0 ..................................................................................................................................... 9-2

Plug-ins .......................................................................................................................................... 9-2

Input Plug-ins ........................................................................................................................... 9-2

Process Plug-ins ...................................................................................................................... 9-3

Output Plug-ins ......................................................................................... ........... .......... .......... 9-3

Profiles Screen ......................................................................................................................... 9-3

Profile Context Menu ................................................................................................................ 9-4

Options Menu ........................................................................................................................... 9-4

Disabling DataWedge .............................................................................................................. 9-4

Creating a New Profile ............................................................................................................. 9-4

Profile Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 9-5

Associating Applications .......................................................................................................... 9-5

Data Capture Panel .................................................................................................................. 9-7

Bar Code Input ......................................................................................................................... 9-9

Enabled .............................................................................................................................. 9-9

Scanner Selection .............................................................................................................. 9-9

Decoders .......................................................................................................................... 9-10

Decoder Params .............................................................................................................. 9-11

Codabar ........................................................................................................................... 9-11

Code 11 ............................................................................................................................................................ 9-11

Code128 ........................................................................................................................... 9-11

Code39 ............................................................................................................................. 9-12

Code93 ............................................................................................................................. 9-13

Composite AB .................................................................................................................. 9-13

Discrete 2 of 5 .................................................................................................................. 9-13

GS1 DataBar Limited ....................................................................................................... 9-13

HAN XIN ........................................................................................................................... 9-14

Interleaved 2 of 5 ............................................................................................................. 9-14

Matrix 2 of 5 ..................................................................................................................... 9-14

MSI ................................................................................................................................... 9-14

UK Postal (RS507 only) ................................................................................................... 9-15

UPCA ............................................................................................................................... 9-15

UPCE0 ............................................................................................................................. 9-15

UPCE1 ............................................................................................................................. 9-15

US Planet ......................................................................................................................... 9-16

Decode Lengths ............................................................................................................... 9-16

UPC EAN Params .................................................................................................................. 9-16

Reader Params ...................................................................................................................... 9-18

Scan Params .......................................................................................................................... 9-20

Keystroke Output ................................................................................................................... 9-20

Intent Output .......................................................................................................................... 9-21

Intent Overview ...................................................................................................................... 9-22

IP Output ................................................................................................................................ 9-23

Usage ..................................................................................................................................... 9-24

Using IP Output with IPWedge ............................................................................................... 9-24

Using IP Output without IPWedge .......................................................................................... 9-25

Generating Advanced Data Formatting Rules ............................................................................. 9-26

Creating a Rule ................................................................................................................ 9-27

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Creating a Rule ................................................................................................................ 9-27

Defining a Rule ................................................................................................................. 9-28

Defining Criteria ............................................................................................................... 9-28

Defining an Action ............................................................................................................ 9-29

Deleting a Rule ................................................................................................................. 9-30

Order Rules List ............................................................................................................... 9-30

Deleting an Action ............................................................................................................ 9-31

ADF Example ......................................................................................................................... 9-32

DataWedge Settings .............................................................................................................. 9-34

Importing a Configuration File ................................................................................................ 9-35

Exporting a Configuration File ................................................................................................ 9-35

Importing a Profile File ........................................................................................................... 9-36

Exporting a Profile .................................................................................................................. 9-36

Restoring DataWedge ............................................................................................................ 9-36

Configuration and Profile File Management ................................................................................. 9-36

Enterprise Folder .................................................................................................................... 9-37

Auto Import ............................................................................................................................. 9-37

Programming Notes ..................................................................................................................... 9-37

Overriding Trigger Key in an Application ................................................................................ 9-37

Capture Data and Taking a Photo in the Same Application ................................................... 9-37

Soft Scan Feature .................................................................................................................. 9-38

Sample ................................................................................................................................... 9-38

Chapter 10: Application Deployment

Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 10-1

Security ........................................................................................................................................ 10-1

Secure Certificates ....................................................................................................................... 10-1

Installing a Secure Certificate ...................................................................................................... 10-1

Configuring Credential Storage Settings ................................................................................ 10-2

Development Tools ............................................................................................................. ......... 10-2

ADB USB Setup ........................................................................................................................... 10-3

Application Installation ................................................................................................................. 10-3

Installing Applications Using the USB Connection ....................................................................... 10-4

Installing Applications Using the Android Debug Bridge .............................................................. 10-4

Uninstalling an Application ........................................................................................................... 10-5

System Update ............................................................................................................................ 10-5

Storage ........................................................................................................................................ 10-6

Random Access Memory ....................................................................................................... 10-6

Internal Storage ...................................................................................................................... 10-7

On Device Storage ................................................................................................................. 10-8

Enterprise Folder .................................................................................................................... 10-8

Application Management ............................................................................................................. 10-9

Viewing Application Details .................................................................................................... 10-9

Stopping an Application ............................................................................................................. 10-10

Changing Application Location ................................................................................................. . 10-10

Managing Downloads ................................................................................................................ 10-11

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Chapter 11: Settings

Screen Unlock Settings ................................................................................................................ 11-1

Single User Mode ................................................................................................................... 11-1

Set Screen Unlock Using PIN ................................................................................................ 11-1

Set Screen Unlock Using Password ...................................................................................... 11-2

Set Screen Unlock Using Pattern ........................................................................................... 11-3

Multiple User Mode ................................................................................................................ 11-4

Passwords ................................................................................................................................... 11-4

Language Usage .......................................................................................................................... 11-4

Changing the Language Setting ............................................................................................. 11-4

Adding Words to the Dictionary .............................................................................................. 11-4

Keyboard Settings ........................................................................................................................ 11-5

About Device ................................................................................................................................ 11-5

Battery Information ................................................................................................................. 11-6

Chapter 12: Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 12-1

Maintaining the MC18 .................................................................................................................. 12-1

Battery Safety Guidelines ............................................................................................................ 12-1

Long Term Storage ...................................................................................................................... 12-2

Cleaning Instructions ................................................................................................................... 12-2

Approved Cleanser Active Ingredients ................................................................................... 12-2

Harmful Ingredients ................................................................................................................ 12-2

Cleaning Instructions .............................................................................................................. 12-3

Special Cleaning Notes .......................................................................................................... 12-3

Cleaning Materials Required .................................................................................................. 12-3

Cleaning Frequency ............................................................................................................... 12-3

Cleaning the MC18 ...................................................................................................................... 12-3

Housing .................................................................................................................................. 12-3

Display ................................................................................................................................... 12-3

Scan Exit Window .................................................................................................................. 12-3

Power Connector ................................................................................................................... 12-3

Cleaning Cradle Connectors .................................................................................................. 12-4

MC18 ...................................................................................................................................... 12-5

Cradles ................................................................................................................................... 12-7

Appendix A: Technical Specifications

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

Three Slot Cradle .................................................................................................................... A-4

Single-Slot Cradle ................................................................................................................... A-4

MC18 Interface Connector Pin-Outs ............................................................................................. A-5

Power Supply Cable, Y-type ................................................................................................... A-7

Cradle Interconnection Cable .................................................................................................. A-7

Index

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Introduction

This guide provides information about settin g up an d configuring MC18 mobile computers with Android operating system and installing its accessories.

NOTE Some screens or windows shown in this guide may differ from the actual screens shown on the MC18.

Documentation Set

The documentation set for the MC18 is divided into guides that provide information for specific user needs. MC18 documentation includes:

• MC18 Quick Reference Guide - describes basic set up and operation of the MC18 and it’s cradles. The guide also includes regulatory and safety information.

• MC18 Product Reference Guide (this guide) - describes how to se t up, operate and prog ram the MC18 with Android operating system and it’s accessories.

Configurations

This guide covers the following configurations:

Table 2-1

Configuration Radios Display Memory

MC18 WLAN: 802.11 a/b/g/n

WP AN: Bluetooth v4.0

WVGA 4.0” color

1 GB RAM/4 GB Flash

Data Capture

Options

imager Android

Operating

System

Open Source Project (AOSP) 5.1.1

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Software Versions

To determine the current software versions touch > > About device.

• Model number- Displays the model number.

• Serial number - Displays the serial number.

• Android version - Displays the operating system version.

• Kernel version - Displays the kernel version number.

• Build number - Displays the software build number.

Chapter Descriptions

Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

• Chapter 1, Getting Started, describes the features and basic operation of the MC18, lists the accessories for

the MC18 and explains how to install and charge the batteries and start the MC18 for the first time.

• Chapter 2, Using the MC18, provides instructions for connecting the MC18 to a host computer and using the

OS desktop of the MC18.

• Chapter 3, Wireless, provides instructions for setting up WLAN and Bluetooth connections.

• Chapter 4, Applications, provides information on various applications pre-installed on the MC18.

• Chapter 5, Data Capture, provides information for capturing bar code data.

• Chapter 6, Cradle Installation, provides installation instructions for the MC18 cradles and other accessories.

• Chapter 7, USB Communication, provides instructions for connecting the MC18 to a host computer.

• Chapter 8, Administrator Utilities, provides information for using the MX Administrator Utilities.

• Chapter 9, DataWedge, provides information for configuring DataWedge.

• Chapter 10, Application Deployment, provides instructions for downloading software and files to the MC18.

• Chapter 11, Settings, provides various setting for the MC18.

• Chapter 12, Maintenance and Troubleshooting, includes instructions on cleaning and storing the MC18, and

provides troubleshooting solutions for potential problems during MC18 operation.

• Appendix A, Technical Specifications, includes a table listing the technical specifications for the MC18 and

accessories.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

• Italics are used to highlight the following:

• Chapters and sections in this guide

• Related documents

•Bold text is used to highlight the following:

• Dialog box, window and screen names

• Drop-down list and list box names

• Check box and radio button names

• Icons on a screen

• Key names on a keypad

• Button names on a screen

• Bullets (•) indicate:

• Action items

• Lists of alternatives

• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily seq uent ial

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

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NOTE This symbol indicates something of special interest or importance to the reader. Failure to read the note

will not result in physical harm to the reader, equipment or data.

CAUTION This symbol indicates that if this information is ignored, the possibility of data or material damage

may occur.

WARNING! This symb ol indicates that if th is information is ignored the possibility that serious personal

injury may occur.

Service Information

If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Customer Support for your region. Contact information is available at: http://www.zebra.com/support.

When contacting Customer Support, please have the following information available:

• Serial number of the unit

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• Model number or product name

• Software type and version number.

We respond to calls by E-mail, or telephone within the time limits set forth in support agreements. If your problem cannot be solved by Zebra Support, you may need to return your equipment for servicing and will

be given specific directions. Zebra is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty.

If you purchased your business product from a business partner, contact that business partner for support.

CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED

Introduction

This chapter describes the features of the MC18 and explains how to install and charge the battery, how to capture data using the integrated Imager and how to reset the MC18.

Unpacking

Carefully remove all protective material from the MC18 and save the shipping container for later storage and shipping.

Verify that box contains all the equipment listed below:

• MC18

• Two Torx screws inside a plastic bag (used for securing the battery cover to the MC18)

• Quick Reference Guide.

Inspect the equipment for damage. If you are missing any equipment or if you find any damaged equipment, contact Support immediately. See Service Information on page xv for contact information.

Removing the Screen Protection Film

A screen protection film is applied to the MC18 screen to protect the screen during shipping. To remove the screen protector, carefully lift the thin film off the display.

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Status LED

Touch Screen

Scan Key

Branding Plate Slot

Features

Figure 1-1 Front View

Battery Cover

Speaker

Power Connector

Scan Exit Window

Branding Plate Slot

Getting Started 1 - 3

Figure 1-2 Back View

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Accessories

Table 1-1 Accessories

Accessory Part Number Description

MC18 Lithium Ion Battery BTRY-MC18-27MAG-01 MC18 Lithium Ion Battery.

High Density (HD) Three Slot Cradle (Locking).

High Density (HD) Three Slot Cradle (Non-Locking)

Super High Density (SHD) Three Slot Cradle (Locking)

Single Slot Cradle

BTRY-MC18-27MAG-10 CRD-MC18-3SLCKH-01

CRD-MC18-3SLOTH-01

CRD-MC18-3SLCKS-01

CRD-MC18-1SLOT-01

MC18 Lithium Ion Battery ( The cradle is used for docking up to three

MC18 units in HD installation configuration. The cradle slots are equipped with a mechanism that locks the MC18 units inside the slots. The Three Slot Cradle requires

PWRS-14000-241R), DC line cord and

unit ( country specific AC line cord (sold separately).

The cradle is used for docking up to three MC18 units in HD installation configuration. Requires (

PWRS-14000-241R), DC line cord and country specific AC line cord (sold separately).

The cradle is used for docking up to three MC18 units in SHD installation configuration. The cradle slots are equipped with a mechanism that locks the MC18 units inside the slots. Requires power supply unit (PWRS-14000-241R), DC line cord and country specific AC line cord (sold separately).

The cradle is used for docking a single MC18. Requires power supply unit (PWRS-14000-241R), DC line cord and country specific AC line cord (sold separately).

power supply unit

QTY-10

power supply

Release Key KT-MC18-CKEY-20 Tool used to mechanically unlock the MC18

from the Three Slot Cradle and the Single Slot Cradle (QTY-20).

MC18 Terminal Reboot Tool KT-MC18-REBOOT-05 Tool used to perform cold boot of the MC18

(QTY-5).

Cradle Cover Removal T ool KT-MC18-CTOOL-01 Tool used for removing the Three Slot Cradle

cover.

Deployment Kit KT-MC18-CSTKIT-01 Includes:

• 20-pack of Release Key (KT-MC18-CKEY-20)

• 5-pack of Terminal Reboot Tool KT-MC18-REBOOT-05)

• One Three Slot Cradle Front Panel Removal Tool (KT-MC18-CT OOL-01 )

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Table 1-1 Accessories (Continued)

Accessory Part Number Description

Single Slot Cradle Release Key PSS-3KY01-00R Key used to mechanically unlock the MC18

from a Single Slot Cradle (QTY-20)

. Cart Holder Mounting Kit PSS-3SH01-00R Kit Programming Cable CBL-MC18-USB1-01

Interconnection Cable 25-66431-01R

Cradle Interconnection Extension Cable

Charging Cable CBL-MC18-Y2MET- 01 DC “Y” charging cable (

DC Charging Cable 25-66420-01R

DC “Y” Charging Cable Long 25-67592-01R

CBL-MC18-EXINT1-01

for mounting the MC18 on a shopping cart.

USB communication cable for connecting the MC18 to a host computer.

An extension cable (12.6 Inch / 32 centimeter) for connecting the Three Slot Cradle to charging cable that is connected to supply unit (PWRS-14000-241R).

An Interconnection extension cable (12.6 Inch / 32 centimeter) for connecting Three Slot Cradle.

centimeter) for connecting cradles to power supply unit (PWRS-14000-241R).

DC charging cable (19.5 Inch / 49.5 centimeter) used to connect a power supply unit (PWRS-14000-241R) to one Single Slot Cradle.

DC “Y” charging cable (39.7 Inch / 1 meter). Connects a power supply unit (PWRS-14000-241R) to two separate Three Slot Cradles.

DC “Y”

power

19.5 Inch / 49.5

DC “Y” Charging Cable Short 25-66210-01R

Power Supply Unit

AC Line Cord

PWRS-14000-241R

23844-00-00R

50-16000-221R

50-16000-671R

50-16000-217R

50-16000-218R

DC “Y” charging cable (19.5 Inch / 1 meter). Connects a power supply unit (PWRS-14000-241R) to two separate Three Slot Cradles.

100-240VAC, 12VDC, 9A. Requires country specific AC line cord and DC cable (sold separately).

AC Line Cord, 7.5 feet long, grounded, three wire for power supplies. Associated Country: United States

AC Line Cord, 1.8 meter, meter grounded, three wire, USA NEMA 5-15P. Associated Country: United States

AC Line Cord, 1.8 meter , grounded, three wire, CIE 23-16 plug. Associated Country: Italy.

AC Line Cord, 1.9 meter , grounded, three wire, AS 3112 plug. Associated Countries: Australia, New Guinea

AC Line Cord, 1.8 meter , grounded, three wire, NEMA 1-15P plug. Associated Country: Japan.

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Table 1-1 Accessories (Continued)

Accessory Part Number Description

AC Line Cord

50-16000-219R

50-16000-220R

50-16000-257R

50-16000-669R

50-16000-672R

50-16000-678R

AC Line Cord, 1.8 meter , grounded three wire, BS1363 plug. Associated countries: Hong Kong, Iraq, Malaysia, Singapore, United Kingdom.

AC Line Cord, 1.8 meter , grounded three wire CEE 7/7plug. Associated countries: Europe, Abu Dhabi, Bolivia, Dubai, Egypt, Iran, Russia, Vietnam.

AC Line Cord, 1.8 meter , grounded three wire, IEC 60320 C13 plug. Associated Country: China.

1.9 meter grounded three wire, BS 546 Plug. Associated country: India.

1.9 meter grounded three wire, S132 Plug. Associated country: Israel.

36 inch grounded three wire. Associated country: United States

Status LED

The Status LED indicates imaging and charging status. Table 1-2 describes the Status LED indications.

Figure 1-3 MC18 Status LED

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Table 1-2 Status LED Indications

LED State Indication

Imaging Off Normal operation or MC18 is turned off. Red Imaging in progress (Scan key is pressed). Single Green blink Successful decode. Charging (MC18 docked in cradle) Off Power not applied to cradle.

MC18 not inserted properly.

Charging LED feature disabled. See Charging the Battery on page 1-10. Blinking green Charging. Solid green Charging complete. Blinking red Charging error, e.g.:

• Temperature is too low or too high.

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

Scan Key

The Scan key operates the imager when a scanning application is active. When the MC18 is turned off, pressing the Scan key to power on the MC18.

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Scan Key

Figure 1-4 Scan Key

Getting Started

To start using the MC18 for the first time:

• Install the battery

• Charge the battery.

Installing the Battery

To install the battery:

1. Remove tape securing battery cover to handle.

2. Lift the battery cover from the handle.

3. Guide and press the battery cable connector into th e fe male connector inside the battery compartment. The

connector is designed to only fit one way.

4. Place the battery inside the battery compartment.

5. Place the battery cover onto the handle.

6. Remove the two Torx screws from the provided plastic bag, inside the shipping box.

7. Secure the battery cover with the two Torx screws using a T8 Torx drive. Torque the screws to 3.6 Kgf-cm (3.1

in-lb).

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Battery Cover

Battery

Battery Compartment

Battery Cable Connector

Figure 1-5 Installing the Battery

Removing the Battery

To remove the battery:

1. Touch and hold the soft power button until the menu appears.

2. Touch Power off.

3. Touch OK.

CAUTION The MC18 must be off before removing the battery. Failing to turn off the MC18 before removing the

battery may damage the data stored on flash memory or corrupt the operating system files.

4. Use T8 Torx drive to remove the two screws that secure the battery cover.

5. Lift the battery cover from the handle.

6. Inside the battery compartment, press down the plastic tab of the Battery cable conn ector and slide it out of the

female connector.

7. Remove the battery from the battery compartment.

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Battery Cover

Battery

Battery Compartment

Battery Cable Connector

Press down plastic tab to release

Figure 1-6 Removing the Battery

Charging the Battery

CAUTION Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in Battery Safety Guidelines on page

12-1.

Before using the MC18 for the first time, charge the battery. The battery fully charge s in approximately four hours. To charge the battery:

1. Ensure the cradle is connected to the appropriate power source. See Chapter 6, Cradle Installation for more

information.

2. Dock the MC18 in a cradle. The MC18 starts to charge automatically.

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Three Slot CradleSingle Slot Cradle

Figure 1-7 Docking MC18 into Cradle

By default the Charging LED indication is disabled. Th e user can en able the Charging LED indica tion. Touch >

Charging indicator. Touch Enable Charging indicator checkbox.

Table 1-3 Charging Status LED Indications

LED State Indication

Off Power not applied to cradle.

MC18 not inserted properly.

Charging LED feature disabled. Blinking green Charging. Solid green Charging complete. Blinking red Charging error, e.g.:

• Temperature is too low or too high.

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

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Starting the MC18

The MC18 starts automatically as soon as power is applied; either with a charged battery installed or when inse rted into the cradle.

If charged battery is installed and the MC18 is turned off, press the Scan key to turn on. When the MC18 is powered on for the first time, it initializes its system. The splash screen appears for a short

period of time.

Figure 1-8 Splash Screen The splash screen is followed by the boot animation screen and then the Home Screen.

Figure 1-9 Home Screen

Powering On

To power on the MC18, press and release the Scan key.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Introduction

Documentation Set

Configurations

Software Versions

Chapter Descriptions

Notational Conventions

Related Documents and Software

Service Information

CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED

Introduction

Unpacking

Removing the Screen Protection Film

Features

Accessories

Status LED

Scan Key

Getting Started

Installing the Battery

Removing the Battery

Charging the Battery

Starting the MC18

Powering On