MC40
MN-002851-03
Mobile Computer
User Guide
for AOSP Version 5.1.1
MC40
USER GUIDE
FOR AOSP VERSION 5.1.1
MN-002851-03
Rev . A
April 2018
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Revision History
Changes to the original guide are listed below:
Change Date Description
-01 Rev. A 7/2016 Initial release.
-02 Rev. A 12/2016 Updated to include operating system changes.
-03 Rev. A 4/2018 Update approved cleanser active ingredients.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Copyright............................................................................................................................................ ii
Disclaimer.......................................................................................................................................... ii
Trademarks........................................................................................................................................ ii
Revision History................................................................................................................................. iii
About This Guide
Documentation Set ........................................................................................................................... vii
Configurations................................................................................................................................... vii
Software Versions...................................................................................................................... viii
Build Number ............................................................................................................................. viii
Chapter Descriptions ....................................................................................................................... viii
Notational Conventions..................................................................................................................... ix
Icon Conventions.............................................................................................................................. ix
Related Documents .......................................................................................................................... ix
Service Information............................................................................................................................ x
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Features - Standard Version .......................................................................................................... 1-1
Features - New Speaker Version ................................................................................................... 1-4
Unpacking ...................................................................................................................................... 1-6
Setup .............................................................................................................................................. 1-6
Installing the Battery ................................................................................................................. 1-7
Charging the Battery ................................................................................................................ 1-7
Charging Temperature ....................................................................................................... 1-8
Charging Spare Batteries ................................................................................................... 1-8
Powering On the MC40 ............................................................................................................ 1-8
Replacing the Battery ............................................................................................................... 1-8
Battery Management ...................................................................................................................... 1-9
Monitor Battery Usage ........................................................................................................... 1-10
Low Battery Notification ......................................................................................................... 1-11
Battery Optimization ............................................................................................................... 1-11
Setting the Date and Time ........................................................................................................... 1-11
Display Setting ............................................................................................................................. 1-12
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Setting the Screen Brightness ................................................................................................ 1-12
Setting Screen Timeout Setting ............................................................................................. 1-12
Setting Font Size .................................................................................................................... 1-13
Setting Key Light Timeout Setting .......................................................................................... 1-13
Setting Screen Rotation ......................................................................................................... 1-13
General Sounds Setting ............................................................................................................... 1-14
Zebra Volume Control ............................................................................................................ 1-16
Chapter 2: Using the MC40
Home Screen ................................................................................................................................. 2-1
Status Bar ...................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Status Icons ............................................................................................................................. 2-3
Notification Icons ...................................................................................................................... 2-4
Managing Notifications ................................................................................................................... 2-5
Quick Settings ................................................................................................................................ 2-6
Application Shortcuts and Widgets ................................................................................................ 2-6
Adding an Application or Widget to the Home Screen ............................................................. 2-6
Moving Items on the Home Screen .......................................................................................... 2-7
Removing an App or Widget from the Home Screen ............................................................... 2-7
Folders ........................................................................................................................................... 2-7
Creating Folders ....................................................................................................................... 2-7
Naming Folders ........................................................................................................................ 2-7
Removing a Folder ................................................................................................................... 2-7
Home Screen Wallpaper ................................................................................................................ 2-8
Change the Home Screen Wallpaper ...................................................................................... 2-8
Using the Touchscreen .................................................................................................................. 2-8
Using the On-screen Keyboard ...................................................................................................... 2-9
Editing Text .............................................................................................................................. 2-9
Entering Numbers, Symbols and Special Characters .............................................................. 2-9
Applications .................................................................................................................................... 2-9
Accessing Applications .......................................................................................................... 2-12
Switching Between Recent Applications ................................................................................ 2-12
Un-Locking the Screen ................................................................................................................ 2-13
Single User Mode ................................................................................................................... 2-13
MultiUser Mode ...................................................................................................................... 2-16
MultiUser Login ................................................................................................................ 2-16
MultiUser Logout .............................................................................................................. 2-16
Resetting the Device .................................................................................................................... 2-17
Performing a Soft Reset ......................................................................................................... 2-17
Performing a Hard Reset ....................................................................................................... 2-17
Suspend Mode ............................................................................................................................. 2-17
VoIP Telephony Ready ................................................................................................................ 2-18
Low RAM Device Configuration ................................................................................................... 2-18
Chapter 3: Applications
File Browser ................................................................................................................................... 3-1
DataWedge Demonstration ............................................................................................................ 3-4
PTT Express Voice Client .............................................................................................................. 3-5
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PTT Audible Indicators ............................................................................................................. 3-5
Notification Icons ...................................................................................................................... 3-6
Enabling PTT Communication ................................................................................................. 3-7
Selecting a Talk Group ............................................................................................................. 3-7
PTT Communication ................................................................................................................ 3-8
Creating a Group Call ........................................................................................................ 3-8
Responding to a Group Broadcast ..................................................................................... 3-9
Disabling PTT Express Voice Client Communication .............................................................. 3-9
Camera ........................................................................................................................................ 3-10
Taking Photos ........................................................................................................................ 3-10
Recording Videos ................................................................................................................... 3-11
Camera and Video Settings ................................................................................................... 3-11
Resolution & quality ......................................................................................................... 3-12
Advanced ......................................................................................................................... 3-12
Photo Settings ........................................................................................................................ 3-13
Video Settings ........................................................................................................................ 3-13
Gallery .......................................................................................................................................... 3-14
Working with Albums .............................................................................................................. 3-15
Share an Album ............................................................................................................... 3-15
Get Album Information ..................................................................................................... 3-16
Deleting an Album ............................................................................................................ 3-16
Working with Photos .............................................................................................................. 3-16
Viewing and Browsing Photos .......................................................................................... 3-16
Rotating a Photo .............................................................................................................. 3-17
Cropping a Photo ............................................................................................................. 3-17
Setting a Photo as a Contact Icon .................................................................................... 3-18
Get Photo Information ...................................................................................................... 3-18
Share a Photo .................................................................................................................. 3-19
Deleting a Photo ............................................................................................................... 3-19
Working with Videos ............................................................................................................... 3-20
Watching Videos .............................................................................................................. 3-20
Sharing a Video ................................................................................................................ 3-20
Deleting a Video ............................................................................................................... 3-21
Sound Recorder ........................................................................................................................... 3-22
Elemez ......................................................................................................................................... 3-23
Disabling Elemez Data Collection .......................................................................................... 3-23
Enabling Elemez Data Collection ........................................................................................... 3-24
Contacts ....................................................................................................................................... 3-25
Adding Contacts ..................................................................................................................... 3-25
Editing Contacts ..................................................................................................................... 3-25
Deleting Contacts ................................................................................................................... 3-25
Chapter 4: Data Capture
Imager ............................................................................................................................................ 4-1
Operational Modes ................................................................................................................... 4-1
Digital Camera ............................................................................................................................... 4-2
RS507 Hands-Free Imager ............................................................................................................ 4-2
Scanning Considerations ............................................................................................................... 4-2
Bar Code Capture with Imager ...................................................................................................... 4-3
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Bar Code Capture with Integrated Camera .................................................................................... 4-4
Bar Code Capture with RS507 Hands-Free Imager ...................................................................... 4-5
Pairing the RS507 Hands-Fee Imager Using SSI .................................................................... 4-6
Pairing the RS507 Hands-Free Imager Bluetooth HID ............................................................ 4-7
Reading Magnetic Stripe Cards ..................................................................................................... 4-7
Improper Swiping ..................................................................................................................... 4-9
DataWedge .................................................................................................................................. 4-12
Enabling DataWedge ............................................................................................................. 4-12
Disabling DataWedge ............................................................................................................ 4-12
Chapter 5: WLAN
Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network ........................................................................................... 5-2
Chapter 6: Bluetooth
Adaptive Frequency Hopping ......................................................................................................... 6-1
Security .......................................................................................................................................... 6-2
Bluetooth Profiles ........................................................................................................................... 6-2
Bluetooth Power States ................................................................................................................. 6-3
Bluetooth Radio Power .................................................................................................................. 6-3
Enabling Bluetooth ................................................................................................................... 6-3
Disabling Bluetooth .................................................................................................................. 6-3
Discovering Bluetooth Device(s) .................................................................................................... 6-3
Changing the Bluetooth Name ....................................................................................................... 6-4
Connecting to a Bluetooth Device .................................................................................................. 6-5
Selecting Profiles on the Bluetooth Device .................................................................................... 6-5
Disconnecting from a Bluetooth Device ......................................................................................... 6-5
Unpairing a Bluetooth Device ........................................................................................................ 6-5
Chapter 7: Accessories
MC40 Accessories ......................................................................................................................... 7-1
Micro USB Cable ........................................................................................................................... 7-3
Communication ........................................................................................................................ 7-3
Single Slot Charge Cradle ............................................................................................................. 7-4
Charging the MC40 Battery ...................................................................................................... 7-4
Five Slot Charge Only Cradle ........................................................................................................ 7-5
Four Slot Battery Charger .............................................................................................................. 7-6
Chapter 8: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Maintaining the MC40 .................................................................................................................... 8-1
Battery Safety Guidelines .............................................................................................................. 8-1
Cleaning Instructions ..................................................................................................................... 8-2
Approved Cleanser Active Ingredients ..................................................................................... 8-2
Harmful Ingredients .................................................................................................................. 8-3
Cleaning Instructions ................................................................................................................ 8-3
Special Cleaning Notes ............................................................................................................ 8-3
Cleaning Materials Required .................................................................................................... 8-3
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Cleaning Frequency ................................................................................................................. 8-3
Cleaning the MC40 ........................................................................................................................ 8-3
Housing .................................................................................................................................... 8-3
Display ..................................................................................................................................... 8-3
Exit and Camera Window ......................................................................................................... 8-4
Connector Cleaning ................................................................................................................. 8-4
Cleaning Cradle Connectors .......................................................................................................... 8-4
Troubleshooting the MC40 ............................................................................................................. 8-5
Single-Slot Charge Cradle Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 8-7
Five-Slot Charge Only Cradle CRDUNIV-40-5000R Troubleshooting ........................................... 8-7
Four-Slot Battery Charger SACMC40XX-4000R Troubleshooting ................................................ 8-8
Appendix A: Technical Specifications
MC40 Technical Specifications ..................................................................................................... A-1
Single-Slot Charge Cradle CRDMC40XX-1000R Technical Specifications .................................. A-5
Five-Slot Charge Only Cradle CRDUNIV-40-5000R Technical Specifications ............................. A-5
Four-Slot Battery Charger SACMC40XX-4000R Technical Specifications ................................... A-6
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This guide provides information on using the MC40 and accessories.
NOTE Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and can differ from actual screens.
This guide covers Android™ operating system Android Open Source Project (AOSP) Version 5.1.1
(Lollipop).
Documentation Set
The documentation set for the MC40 provides information for specific user needs, and includes:
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MC40 Quick Start Guide - describes how to get the device up and running.
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MC40 Regulatory Guide - provides required regulatory information.
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MC40 User Guide - describes how to use the device.
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MC40 Integrator Guide - describes how to set up the device and accessories.
Configurations
This guide covers the following configurations:
Configuration Radios Display Memory
MC40 WLAN:
802.11a/b/g/n/r
WPAN:
Bluetooth v 4.0
Low Energy
4.3” color WVGA 1 GB RAM / 8 GB
Flash
Data Capture
Options
camera and
imager or
camera, imager
and MSR,
optional RS507
Hands-free
Imager
Operating
System
Android-based,
Android
Open-Source
Project 5.1.1
(Lollipop)
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Software Versions
To determine the current software versions touch > About device.
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Model number - Displays the model number.
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Android version - Displays the operating system version.
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Kernel version - Displays the kernel version number.
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Build number - Displays the software build number.
To determine the device serial number, touch > About device > Status.
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Serial number - Displays the serial number.
To determine the Device Patch Version, touch > About device > SW components.
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Device Patch Version - Displays the device patch version number .
Over-the-Air (OTA) update packages/incremental updates allow for patching the device with necessary
software updates.
Build Number
The build number contains the software revision number and whether the MC40 is VoIP telephony ready and FIPS
ready.
Example Build Number: XX-XX-XX-L-V0-M1
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XX - Software version number
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L - Lollipop
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V - VoIP telephony ready / F - FIPS & VoIP telephony ready
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M - Hardware version number
Chapter Descriptions
Topics covered in this guide are as follows:
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Chapter 1, Getting Started provides information on getting the MC40 up and running for the first time.
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Chapter 2, Using the MC40 provides basic instructions for using the MC40, including powering on and
resetting the MC40.
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Chapter 3, Applications Provides information on specific applications installed on the device.
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Chapter 4, Data Capture provides information for capturing bar code data using the internal camera and
optional scan modules and Bluetooth scanner.
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Chapter 5, WLAN provides information for configuring Wi-Fi.
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Chapter 6, Bluetooth provides information for configuring Bluetooth.
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Chapter 7, Accessories describes the available accessories and how to use them with the MC40.
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Chapter 8, Maintenance and Troubleshooting includes instructions on cleaning and storing the MC40, and
provides troubleshooting solutions for potential problems during MC40 operation.
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Appendix A, Technical Specifications provides the technical specifications for the MC40.
Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
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Italics are used to highlight the following:
• Chapters and sections in this and related documents
• Icons on a screen.
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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
• Button names on a screen.
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Bullets (•) indicate:
• Action items
• Lists of alternatives
• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily seq ue nt ial
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Sequential lists (for example, lists that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.
Icon Conventions
The documentation set is designed to give the reader more visual clues. The following graphic icons ar e us ed
throughout the documentation set. These icons and their associated meanings are described below.
WARNING! The word WARNING with the associated safety icon implies information that, if disregarded,
could result in death or serious injury, or serious product damage.
CAUTION The word CAUTION with the associated safety icon implies information that, if disregarded, may result
in minor or moderate injury, or serious product damage.
NOTE Contains information more important than the surrounding text, such as exceptions or preconditions. They
also refer the reader elsewhere for additional information, remind the reader how to complete an action
(when it is not part of the current procedure, for instance), or tell the reader where something is located on
the screen. There is no warning level associated with a note.
Related Documents
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MC40 Quick Start Guide, p/n 72-166941-x x
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MC40 Regulatory Guide, p/n 72-166942-xx
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MC40 Integrator Guide, p/n MN-002877-xx
x MC40 User Guide for AOSP Version 5.1.1
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RS507 Hands-free Imager Product Reference Guide, p/n 72E-120802-xx
For the latest version of this guide and all guides, go to: http://www.zebra.com/support
Service Information
If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Zebra Support Center for your region. Contact information is
available at: http://www .zebra.com/support
When contacting the Zebra Support Center, please have the following information available:
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Serial number of the unit (found on manufacturing label)
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Model number or product name (found on manufacturing label)
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Software type and version number
Zebra responds to calls by email or telephone within the time limits set forth in support agreements.
If your problem cannot be solved by the Zebra Support Center, 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 product from a Zebra business partner, contact that business partner for support.
CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED
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This chapter provides the features of the MC40 and explains how to set it up for the first time.
Features - Standard Version
Figure 1-1 Front View
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Table 1-1 Features - Front View
Number Item Function
1 Microphone Use for making voice recordings.
2 Receiver Provide audio in handset mode.
3 Light/Proximity
Sensor
4 Right LED Indicates battery charge state when MC40 is in a charger.
5 Touch Screen Displays all information needed to operate the MC40.
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8 Speaker Provides audio output for video and music playback.
9 USB Connector Provides power to the device from external power source and provides USB
10 Charging
Contacts
11 Headset Jack Connects to mono headsets (3-wire, 2.5 mm plug).
12 Back Button — Displays the previous screen. Closes the keyboard if the
13 Home Button — Displays the Home screen.
Determines ambient light for controlling display backlight intensity and for
turning off display when in handset mode.
Indicates decode functionality. Lights green indicating a successful decode.
Recent Button — Displays recently opened applications.
Menu Button — Opens a menu with items that affect the current screen or
application.
client and host communications.
Provides power to the MC40 from the cradles.
on-screen keyboard is open.
14 Left Scan/Action
Button
15 PTT Button Initiates a Broadcast PTT call when PTT Express is active. Programmable
16 Power Button Press and hold to turn on the MC40. Press to turn on or off the screen. Press
17 Left LED Indicates decode functionality. Lights green indicating a successful decode.
Initiates scanning when a scan application is enabled (default).
Programmable using Button Remap Program . See MC40 Integrator Guide for
more information.
using Button Remap Program. See MC40 Integrator Guide for more
information.
and hold to select one of these options:
Airplane mode - Disable all wireless connections.
Battery swap - Place device in Battery Swap mode when replacing the
battery.
Reset - Reboot the MC40 when software stops responding.
Power off - Turn off the MC40.
Figure 1-2 Back View
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Table 1-2 Features - Back View
Number Item Function
18 Battery Provides the MC40 with operating power.
19 Battery Latch Secures the battery in position.
20 Camera Takes photos, videos, and captures bar code data.
21 Right
Scan/Action
Button
Initiates scanning when a scan application is enabled (default).
Programmable using Button Remap Program. See MC40 Integrator
Guide for more information.
22 Volume Contro l Increases and decrease audio volume. Programmable using Button
Remap Program. See MC40 Integrator Guide for more information.
23 Imager Captures bar code data.
24 MSR Slot
Use to swipe magnetic stripe cards during credit or debit transactions.
(Optional)
25 Finger Strap Plug Covers mounting area for optional Finger Strap.
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Features - New Speaker Version
Figure 1-3 Front View
Table 1-3 Features - Front View
Number Item Function
1 Microphone Use for making voice recordings.
2 Receiver Provide audio in handset mode.
3Light/Proxim
ity Sensor
Determines ambient light for controlling display backlight intensity and for turning
off display when in handset mode.
4 Right LED Indicates battery charge state when MC40 is in a charger.
5 Touch
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Indicates decode functionality. Lights green indicating a successful decode.
Displays all information needed to operate the MC40.
Screen
Recent Button - Displays recently opened applications.
Menu Button - Opens a menu with items that affect the current screen or
application.
Table 1-3 Features - Front View (Continued)
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Number Item Function
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8 USB
Connector
9Charging
Provides power to the device from cradles and cables and provides USB client
and host communications.
Provides power to the MC40 from the cradles.
Contacts
10 Headset
Connects to mono headsets (3-wire, 2.5 mm plug).
Jack
11 Back Button— Displays the previous screen. Closes the keyboard if the
on-screen keyboard is open.
12 Home Button — Displays the Home screen.
13 Left
Scan/Action
Initiates scanning when a scan application is enabled (default). Programmable
using Button Remap Program. See MC40 Integrator Guide for more information.
Button
14 PTT Button Initiates a Broadcast PTT call when PTT Express is active. Programmable using
Button Remap Program. See MC40 Integrator Guide for more information.
15 Power
Button
Press and hold to turn on the MC40. Press to turn on or of f the screen . Pr ess and
hold to select one of these options:
• Airplane mode - Disable all wireless connections.
• Battery swap - Place device in Battery Swap mode when replacing the
battery.
• Reset - Reboot the MC40 when software stops responding.
• Power off - Turn off the MC40.
16 Left LED Indicates decode functionality. Lights green indicating a successful decode.
Figure 1-4 Back View
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Table 1-4 Features - Back View
Number Item Function
17 Battery Provides the MC40 with operating power.
18 Battery Latch Secures the battery in position.
19 Camera Takes photos, videos, and captures bar code data.
20 Right
21 Volume
22 Imager Captures bar code data.
23 MSR Slot
24 Speaker Provides audio output for video and music playback.
25 Finger Strap
Unpacking
Carefully remove all protective material from the MC40 and save the shipping container for later storage and
shipping.
Verify the following items are in the box:
Scan/Action
Button
Control
(Optional)
Plug
Initiates scanning when a scan application is enabled (default). Programmable
using Button Remap Program. See M C 4 0 In tegr ator Guide for more
information.
Increases and decrease audio volume. Displays the volume control dialog box
to adjust various sound settings. Programmable using Button Remap Program.
See MC40 Integrator Guide for more information.
Use to swipe magnetic stripe cards during credit or debit transactions.
Covers mounting area for optional Finger Strap.
Setup
• MC40
• Lithium-ion battery
• Quick Start Guide
• Regulatory Guide.
Inspect the equipment for damage. If any equipment is missing or damaged, contact the Zebra Support Center
immediately. See Service Information on page iii-x for contact information.
To start using the MC40 for the first time:
• Install the battery
• Charge the MC40
• Power on the MC40.
Installing the Battery
To install the battery:
1. Align the battery with the slots in the battery compartment.
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Figure 1-5 Inserting the Battery
2. Lower the battery and press down until it snaps into place.
3. Press down on the battery latch.
4. Press the Power button to turn on the MC40.
Charging the Battery
CAUTION Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in Battery Safety Guidelines on page
8-1.
Before using the MC40 for the first time, charge the main battery until the Right light emitting diode (LED) turns
solid green (see Ta ble 1 -5 o n pag e 1- 8 for charge status indications). To charge the MC40, use a cable or a cradle
with the appropriate power supply. For information about the accessories available for the MC40, see Chapter 7,
Accessories.
The MC40 is equipped with a memory backup battery that automatically charges from the fully-charged main
battery . When using the MC40 for the first time, the backup battery requires approximately 36 hours to fully charge.
This is also true any time the backup battery is discharged, which occurs when the main battery is removed for
several hours. The backup battery retains random access memory (RAM) data in memory for at least 10 minutes
(at room temperature) when the MC40’s main battery is removed, when Battery Swap feature is used. When the
MC40 reaches a very low battery state, the combination of main battery and backup battery retains RAM data in
memory for at least 48 hours.
For cable and cradle setup and charging procedures refer to the MC40 Integrator Guide.
• Micro USB Cable
• Single Slot Charging Cradle
• Five Slot Charge Only Cradle.
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Table 1-5 Battery Charge LED Status
Status Indications
Off MC40 is not charging.
MC40 is not inserted correctly in the cradle.
MC40 is not connected to a power source.
Charger or cradle is not powered.
Slow Blinking Amber (3
blinks every 2 seconds)
Solid Green Charging complete.
Fast Blinking Amber (3
blinks/second)
Flashes Amber once
(when Power button
pressed)
Fast Blinking Amber
(when Power button
pressed)
MC40 is charging.
Charging error, e.g.:
Temperature is too low or too high.
Charging has gone on too long without completion (typically eight hours).
Critical battery state. Battery too low to boot device.
Battery over-temperature condition. Device shuts down. Battery will not charge until
temperature returns to normal operating value.
Charging Temperature
Charge batteries in ambient temperatures from 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) or up to 45 °C (113 °F) as reported
by the battery. To view the battery temperature, touch > About device > Battery Information.
Note that charging is intelligently controlled by the MC40. To accomplish this, for small periods of time, the MC40 or
accessory alternately enables and disables battery charging to keep the battery at acceptable temper atures. The
MC40 or accessory indicates when charging is disabled due to abnormal temperatures via its LED.
Charging Spare Batteries
See Chapter 7, Accessories for information on using accessories to charge spare batteries.
Powering On the MC40
If the MC40 did not turn on when the battery was installed, press the Power button until the Right and Left LEDs
flash once. The splash screen displays for about a minute as the MC40 initializes its flash file system. Note that
these windows also appear upon reset.
Replacing the Battery
NOTE Ensure that the Battery Swap mode procedures are followed, otherwise the backup battery will deplete
quickly.
1. Press the Power button until the menu displays.
2. Touch Battery swa p. The Right and Left LEDs light red.
3. Wait until the LEDs turns off.
4. Lift the batt ery latch.
Figure 1-6 Lift Battery Latch
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5. Remove the battery out of the battery compartment.
Figure 1-7 Remove Battery
6. Align the replacement battery in the battery compartment.
7. Lower the battery and press down until it snaps into place.
8. Press down on the battery latch.
9. Press the Power button to turn on the MC40.
Battery Management
NOTE Prior to checking the battery charge level, remove the MC40 from any AC power source (cradle or cable).
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To check the charge status of the main battery, touch > About device > Status.
Battery status indicates that the battery is discharging (not char ging) and Battery level lists the battery charge (as
a percentage of fully charged).
Monitor Battery Usage
The Battery screen lists which applications consume the most ba ttery power. Also use it to turn off applications that
were downloaded if they are consuming too much power.
Touch > Battery.
Figure 1-8 Battery Screen
The Battery screen lists the applications using the battery. The discharge graph at the top of the screen shows the
rate of battery discharge since last charged (short periods of time when connected to a charger are shown as thin
green lines at the bottom of the chart), and how long it has been running on battery power.
Touch an applica tio n in th e B att er y scr ee n to displa y details about its power consumption. Different applications
display different information. Some applications inclu d e buttons that open screens with settings to adjust power
use.
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Low Battery Notification
The user should replace the battery or charge the MC40 using one of the charging accessories.
Figure 1-9 Low Battery Notification Screen
When the battery charge drops below 17%, the MC40 displays a message to connect the MC40 to power. It
displays the message again at 15%.
When the battery charge reaches 12%, the MC40 goes into suspend mode. The Right and Left LEDs light red
while it goes into critical suspend mode to save data. Once it reaches critical suspend mode the Right and Left
LEDs turn off.
The user must replace the battery or charge the MC40 using one of the charging accessories to retain data.
Battery Optimization
Observe the following battery saving tips:
• Leave the MC40 connected to AC power at all times when not in use.
• Set the screen to turn off after a short period of non-use.
• Reduce the screen brightness.
• Turn off all wireless radios when not in use.
• Turn of f automatic syncing for Email, Calendar, Contacts, and other applications.
• Use the Power Control widget to check and control the status of radios, the screen brightness, and syncing.
• Minimize use of applications that keep the MC40 from suspending, for example, music and video
applications.
Setting the Date and Time
The date and time is automatically synchronized using an NTP server when the MC40 is connected to a wireless
network. The user is only required to set the time zone or set the date and time when not connected to a wireless
network.
1. Touch > Date & time.
2. Touch Automatic date & time to disable automatic date and time synchronization.
3. Touch Set date.
4. Select the month, date and year.
5. Touch OK.
6. Touch Set time.
7. Select the hour, minutes and part of the day.
8. Touch OK.
9. Touch Select time zone.
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10. Select the current time zone from the list.
11. Touch .
Display Setting
Use Display settings to change the screen brightness, change the background image, enable screen rotation, set
sleep time and change font size.
Setting the Screen Brightness
To manually set the screen brightness:
1. Touch > Display.
2. Touch Brightness level.
Figure 1-10 Brightness Dialog Box
3. Use the slider to set a brightness level.
4. Touch .
To automatically set the screen brightness:
1. Touch > Display.
2. Touch Adaptive brightness. The control switch moves to the right and turns green indicating the option is
enabled.
3. Touch .
Setting Screen Timeout Setting
To set the screen sleep time:
1. Touch > Display > Sleep.
2. Select one of the sleep values.
• 15 seconds
• 30 seconds
• 1 minute (default)
• 2 minutes
• 5 minutes
•10 minutes
•30 minutes
3. Touch .
Setting Font Size
To set the size of the font in system applications:
1. Touch > Display > Font size.
2. Select one of the font size values.
•Small
• Normal (default)
•Large
• Huge
3. Touch .
Setting Key Light Timeout Setting
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To set the key light sleep time:
1. Touch > Display > Key light.
2. Select one of the sleep values.
• Always on
• 6 seconds (default)
• 10 seconds
• 15 seconds
• 30 seconds
• 1 minute
3. Touch .
Setting Screen Rotation
The user can set the MC40 screen to rotate 90 degrees left or right.
1. Touch > Display > When device is rotated.
2. Touch one of the following options:
• Rotate the contents of the screen - automatically switch orientation when the screen is rotated.
• Stay in portrait view - does not switch orientation when the screen is rotated.
3. Touch .
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General Sounds Setting
Use the Sound & notification settings to configure media, alarm, and ring volumes, and to set notifications. On
the Home screen, touch > Sound & notification.
Figure 1-11 Default Sound & Notification Screen
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