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MC9000 Series Addendum

for Embedded Windows

CE 5.0

72E-76792-01

Revision A

August 2006

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About This Guide

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Chapter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Related Documents and Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Chapter 1. Windows CE 5.0 Features and Installation

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

Installing Windows CE 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Upgrading to CE 5.0 via USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Upgrading to CE 5.0 via Serial Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Upgrading to CE 5.0 via SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Upgrading to CE 5.0 via AirBEAM Smart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Downgrading to Windows CE .NET 4.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Chapter 2. New Features

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

Imaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Operational Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Imager Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

iDockIt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Control Panel Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

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Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Keylight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7

System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9

Chapter 3. Wireless Applications

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

Signal Strength Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Turning the WLAN Radio On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Find WLANs Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Profile Editor Wizard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Profile ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

Ad-Hoc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8

Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8

Tunneled Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

User Certificate Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11

Server Certificate Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12

Credential Cache Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

Advanced Identity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16

Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16

IP Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19

IP Address Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19

Transmit Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20

Battery Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21

Manage Profiles Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22

Wireless Status Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26

Signal Strength Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27

Current Profile Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29

IPv4 Status Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30

Wireless Log Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31

Versions Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-32

Wireless Diagnostics Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-33

ICMP Ping Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-34

Trace Route Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-35

Known APs Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-36

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37

Operating Mode Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37

Regulatory Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-38

Band Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-38

System Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-39

Change Password Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-40

Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-40

Cold Boot Persistence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-42

Registry Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-42

Log On/Off Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-43

User Already Logged In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-43

No User Logged In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-43

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About This Guide

Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Chapter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Related Documents and Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

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Introduction

This addendum is a companion guide to the MC9000-G for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide and MC9000-K/

S for Embedded Windows

and Windows CE 5.0 operating systems as they pertain to the MC9000 with Windows Embedded CE mobile computers.

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

CE .NET Product Reference Guide, and describes the differences between the Windows® CE .NET 4.2

Configurations

This guide covers the following configurations:

• MC9000-K/S - Windows CE 5.0 operating system, color display, 64MB ROM/64MB RAM memory, laser scanner, batch communication.

• MC9060-G/K/S - Windows CE 5.0 operating system, 802.11b radio, color or monochrome display, 64MB ROM/64MB RAM memory, laser scanner or imager.

Chapter Descriptions

Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

• Chapter 1, Windows CE 5.0 Features and Installation lists the differences between the Windows CE .NET 4.2 and CE 5.0 operating systems as they pertain to the MC9000, and provides instructions on upgrading an MC9000 Windows CE .NET 4.2 mobile computer to CE 5.0.

• Chapter 2, New Features describes the additional options available in the CE 5.0 operating system.

• Chapter 3, Wireless Applications describes how to configure the wireless connection in the CE 5.0 operating system.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

• “Mobile computer” refers to the Symbol MC9000.

• Italics are used to highlight the following:

• Chapters and sections in this and related documents

• Dialog box, window, and screen names

• Drop-down list and list box names

• Check box and radio button names

• Icons on a screen.

• Bold text is used to highlight the following:

• Key names on a keypad

• Button names on a screen.

• Bullets (•) indicate:

• Action items

• Lists of alternatives

• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential.

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

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Service Information

If you have a problem with your equipment, contact the Symbol Global Customer Interaction Center for your region (see below for contact information). Before calling, have the model number, serial number, and several of your bar code symbols at hand.

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

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

be given specific directions.

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

For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the Symbol Global Customer Interaction Center. For contact information, go to: www.symbol.com/contactsupport.

If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service.

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

Windows CE 5.0 Features and Installation

Contents

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

Installing Windows CE 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Upgrading to CE 5.0 via USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Upgrading to CE 5.0 via Serial Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Upgrading to CE 5.0 via SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

Upgrading to CE 5.0 via AirBEAM Smart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Downgrading to Windows CE .NET 4.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6

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Windows CE 5.0 Features and Installation 1-3

Introduction

Differences between the Windows CE .NET 4.2 and Windows CE 5.0 operating systems on the MC9000 series mobile computer include:

• The mobile computer now supports a 1 GB SD card.

• The mobile computer now supports image capture. See Imaging on page 2-3.

• The mobile computer now supports imager pick list mode. See Imager Scanning on page 2-3.

• The mobile computer supports iDockIt, a connection utility which manages activities between the mobile computer and a

connected cradle (Ethernet, modem, serial, or USB), a USB cable, or a serial cable. See iDockIt on page 2-5.

• The Windows CE 5.0 operating system only supports mobile computers with 64MB ROM/64MB RAM memory.

• The Rapid Deployment (RD) Client is updated to support new security features.

• The MC9000G includes Wavelink TN Client version 5.1. For information on Wavelink, visit http://www.wavelink.com/.

• Control Panel includes options for Backlight, Keylight, and System Information. See Control Panel Options on page 2-5.

• Wireless LAN configuration is updated. See Chapter 3, Wireless Applications.

• Series 9000 Demo Window functions do not include S24 DS Settings, S24 FH Settings, or MSR Cameo.

Installing Windows CE 5.0

Update the MC9000 Series Windows CE .NET 4.2 mobile computer with Windows CE 5.0 using a USB or serial connection, an SD card, or AirBEAM the files required for upgrade. Visit Symbol’s Solution Builder at http://sb.symbol.com/SB641/en/US/partnerMkt/SB for information on obtaining the DCP.

Smart. First obtain the Device Configuration Package (DCP) for MC9000c50 with Windows CE v5.0, which contains

Upgrading to CE 5.0 via USB Connection

Use the Terminal Configuration Manager (TCM) on the desktop computer and the Initial Program Loader (IPL) on the mobile computer to upgrade the OS. For more information on TCM and IPL, see the MC9000-G for Embedded Windows

Guide or the MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows

CE .NET Product Reference Guide.

Windows XP

To update the mobile computer with Windows CE 5.0 using the Terminal Configuration Manager (TCM):

1. Install the DCP onto the desktop computer.

If you use a firewall, the firewall may prevent some files from installing. To verify that the DCP installation is complete, ensure the following folder contains files, and is not empty: <Your drive:>\Program Files\Symbol Device Configuration Package\MC9000c50\<version number folder> \OSUpdate\Images

2. Place the mobile computer into Initial Program Loader (IPL) mode:

a. Connect the Single Slot Serial/USB cradle to power and place the device in the cradle, or attach the CAM to the device

and connect power.

b. Hold the trigger and Power button until IPL Mode instructions appear on the screen. c. Release the Power button only. d. When the IPL Mode main menu appears, release the trigger.

3. On the mobile computer, select the partition to download from the IPL main menu. You must download the Partition Table

first and the Monitor partition last. Download the other partitions in any order.

4. On the Select Transport menu, select USB.

5. Select USB Standard from the USB Configuration menu.

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6. On the Download File menu, select Download.

7. Connect the mobile computer to the desktop computer via USB cable using the cradle or CAM. The desktop computer displays the New Hardware Found installation wizard.

8. On the desktop computer, select Install from a list or specific location, and click Next.

9. Select the Include this location in the search checkbox, and click Next.

10. On the warning window that appears, click Continue Anyway.

11. Click Finish.

12. Open TCM on the desktop computer. Select Start - Programs - Symbol Device Configuration Packages - MC9000c50 - TCM.

13. Select File - Load Terminal.

14. On the Load Terminal window, select USB from the Comm Port drop-down list.

15. Click the ... button.

16. In the Files to Load window, select the file(s) specified in IPL in Step 3, then click Open.

17. Click Download.

18. Repeat steps 3-6 and 13-15 for the remaining partitions.

19. After downloading all required partitions, if the mobile computer does not automatically reset, select System Reset on the IPL main menu on the mobile computer.

Windows 2000

To update the mobile computer with Windows CE 5.0 using the Terminal Configuration Manager (TCM):

1. Install the DCP onto the desktop computer.

2. Place the mobile computer into Initial Program Loader (IPL) mode: a. Connect the Single Slot Serial/USB cradle to power and place the device in the cradle, or attach the CAM to the device

and connect power.

b. Hold the trigger and Power button until IPL Mode instructions appear on the screen. c. Release the Power button only. d. When the IPL Mode main menu appears, release the trigger.

3. On the mobile computer, select the partition to download from the IPL main menu. You must download the Partition Table first and the Monitor partition last. Download the other partitions in any order.

4. On the Select Transport menu, select USB.

5. Select USB Standard from the USB Configuration menu.

6. On the Download File menu, select Download.

7. Connect the mobile computer to the desktop computer via USB cable using the cradle or CAM. The desktop computer displays the New Hardware Found installation wizard.

8. On the desktop computer, select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended), and click Next.

9. Select the Specify a location checkbox, and click Next.

10. Click OK to accept the path that appears indicating the location of the driver files.

11. Click Next.

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12. Click Finish.

13. Open TCM. Select Start - Programs - Symbol Device Configuration Packages - MC9000c50 - TCM.

14. Select File - Load Terminal.

15. On the Load Terminal window, select USB from the Comm Port drop-down list.

16. Click the ... button.

17. In the Files to Load window, select the file(s) specified in IPL in Step 3, then click Open.

18. Click Download.

19. Repeat steps 3-6 and 13-16 for the remaining partitions.

20. After downloading all required partitions, if the mobile computer does not automatically reset, select System Reset on the

IPL main menu on the mobile computer.

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1. Install the DCP onto the desktop computer.

2. Place the mobile computer into Initial Program Loader (IPL) mode:

a. Connect the Single Slot Serial/USB cradle to power and place the device in the cradle, or attach the CAM to the device

and connect power.

b. Hold the trigger and Power button until IPL Mode instructions appear on the screen. c. Release the Power button only. d. When the IPL Mode main menu appears, release the trigger.

3. On the mobile computer, select the partition to download from the IPL main menu. You must download the Partition Table

first and the Monitor partition last. Download the other partitions in any order.

4. On the Select Transport menu, select Serial.

5. Select the baud rate from the Select Baud Rate menu.

6. On the Download File menu, select Download.

7. Connect the mobile computer to the desktop computer via serial cable using the cradle or CAM.

8. Open TCM on the desktop computer. Select Start - Programs - Symbol Device Configuration Packages - MC9000c50 - TCM.

9. Select File - Load Terminal.

10. On the Load Terminal window, select the appropriate serial COM port from the Comm Port drop-down list. Also select the

baud rate from the Baud Rate drop-down list.

11. Click the ... button.

12. In the Files to Load window, select the file(s) specified in IPL in Step 3, then click Open.

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13. Click Download.

14. Repeat steps 3-6 and 9-11 for the remaining partitions.

15. After downloading all required partitions, select System Reset on the IPL main menu on the mobile computer.

Upgrading to CE 5.0 via SD Card

To upgrade using a Secure Digital (SD) card:

1. Install the DCP onto the desktop computer.

2. Insert an SD card with at least 16 MB of storage into the mobile computer. Refer to the MC9000-G Product Reference Guide

for Embedded Windows

instructions.

3. Connect the mobile computer to power and to the desktop computer via a serial or USB cable using the Single Slot Serial/ USB cradle or CAM, and set up a partnership between the two computers using ActiveSync. Refer to the MC9000-G Product

Reference Guide for Embedded Windows Reference Guide for instructions.

4. In the ActiveSync window on the desktop computer, select Explore.

5. On the drive in which you installed the DCP (typically C:), navigate to the directory: \Program Files\Symbol Device Configuration Packages\MC9000c50\V1.0\

6. Copy the OSUpdate folder into the My Device\Storage Card\ folder on the mobile computer.

7. On the mobile computer, tap Start - Programs - Windows Explorer.

8. Double-tap the Storage Card folder.

9. For a mobile computer with a color display, double-tap the 9000c50enColor_SD.LNK file. For a mobile computer with a monochrome display, double-tap the 9000c50enMono_SD.LNK file.

10. After the update completes and the mobile computer reboots, remove the SD card.

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Upgrading to CE 5.0 via AirBEAM Smart

To upgrade using AirBEAM Smart, use the files in the OSUpdateFiles folder in the directory C:\Program Files\Symbol Device Configuration Packages\MC9000c50\V1.0\. See the MC9000-G Product Reference Guide for Embedded Windows

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CE .NET Product Reference Guide for instructions on using AirBEAM Smart.

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Downgrading to Windows CE .NET 4.2

To downgrade a Windows CE 5.0 mobile computer to the Windows CE .NET 4.2 operating system, use a USB or serial connection. First obtain the Microsoft Windows CE.Net v4.2 Upgrade for MC 90xx-G Terminals from devzone.symbol.com.

You cannot use AirBEAM Smart or an SD card to downgrade the mobile computer.

Follow the procedures in Upgrading to CE 5.0 via USB Connection on page 1-3 or Upgrading to CE 5.0 via Serial Connection on page

1-5 to downgrade to Windows CE .NET 4.2, using the package downloaded from the devzone.

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Contents

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

Imaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Operational Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Imager Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

iDockIt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Control Panel Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Backlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Keylight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7

System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9

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Introduction

This chapter describes the additional features the MC9000 with Windows CE 5.0 supports.

Imaging

Mobile computers with an integrated imager have the following features:

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

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

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

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

Operational Modes

Mobile computers with an integrated imager support three modes of operation, listed below. Activate each mode by pulling the trigger or pressing the Scan button.

• Decode Mode: In this mode, the mobile computer attempts to locate and decode enabled bar codes within its field of view. The imager remains in this mode as long as you hold the trigger, or until it decodes a bar code.

• Pick List Mode: This mode allows you to selectively decode a bar code when more than one bar code is in the mobile computer’s field of view. To accomplish this, move the aiming crosshair over the required bar code to decode only this bar code. This feature is ideal for pick lists containing multiple bar codes and manufacturing or transport labels containing more than one bar code type (either 1D or 2D).

• Image Capture Mode: Use this mode to capture an image within the mobile computer’s field of view. This is useful for capturing signatures or images of items like damaged boxes.

Imager Scanning

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

2. Aim the scan window at the bar code.

3. Press the scan button. The red laser aiming pattern turns on to assist in aiming. Ensure the bar code is within the area formed by the brackets in the aiming pattern. The scan LED lights red to indicate that scanning is in process, then lights green and a beep sounds, by default, to indicate the bar code was decoded successfully. Note that when the mobile computer is in Pick List Mode, the imager does not decode the bar code until the crosshair touches the bar code.

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Linear bar code

Symbol

View Finder

(Aiming Pattern)

Correct

PDF417 symbol

Figure 2-1. Imager Aiming Pattern: Bar Code Centered

Correct

Incorrect

Figure 2-2. Imager Aiming Pattern: Bar Code Not Centered

Figure 2-3. Pick List Mode with Multiple Bar Codes in Aiming Pattern

4. Release the scan button. Imager decoding usually occurs instantaneously. The mobile computer repeats the steps required to take a digital picture

(image) of a poor or difficult bar code as long as the scan button remains pressed.

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iDockIt

iDockIt is a connection utility which manages activities between the mobile computer and a connected cradle (Ethernet, modem, serial, or USB), a USB cable, or a serial cable. For more information on the utility, see the documentation provided with iDockIt.

iDockIt features:

• The ability to manage multiple cradle profiles. iDockIt auto-detects the cradle communication type and behaves accordingly.

• Integrated modem capabilities using TAPI interface.

• Runs as a tray application, and always runs in the background.

• uConnect software, allowing automatic multi-dock USB synchronization.

• The ability to configure settings within the application.

• Options to change parameters upon docking (with or without settings time-out).

• The ability to force synchronization events.

• The ability to disable WLAN connection on the device to ensure synchronization is performed via dock.

• Management of multiple connection types without losing settings.

Control Panel Options

The Control Panel now includes options for Backlight, Keylight, and System Information.

Backlight

Use the Backlight tabs to adjust backlight brightness and power settings.

Battery Power

To set the backlight settings when using battery power:

1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel, and double-tap the Backlight icon.

Figure 2-4. Backlight Settings Window - Battery Power Tab

2. Select the Disable backlight if device is not used for check box to turn off the backlight when the device is not used for a certain period of time. Select this period of time from the drop-down list. Available times are 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, 4 minutes, and 5 minutes.

3. Select the Enable backlight when a button is pressed or the screen is tapped check box to turn on the backlight when one of these events occur.

4. Tap ok.

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External Power

To set the backlight settings when using external AC power:

1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel, double-tap the Backlight icon.

2. Tap the External Power tab.

Figure 2-5. Backlight Settings Window - External Power Tab

3. Select the Disable backlight if device is not used for check box to turn off the backlight when the device is not used for a certain period of time. Select this period of time from the drop-down list. Available times are 1 through 10 minutes in 1-minute intervals.

4. Select the Enable backlight when a button is pressed or the screen is tapped check box to turn on the backlight when one of these events occur.

5. Tap ok.

Brightness

To set a brightness level for the backlight:

1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel, double-tap the Backlight icon.

2. Tap the Brightness tab.

Figure 2-6. Backlight Settings Window - Brightness Tab

3. Select the Disable backlight check box to turn off the backlight completely.

4. If the Disable backlight check box is unchecked, use the slider to adjust screen brightness.

5. Tap ok.

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About This Guide

Introduction

Related Documents and Software

Service Information

Windows CE 5.0 Features and Installation

Introduction

Installing Windows CE 5.0

Upgrading to CE 5.0 via USB Connection

Upgrading to CE 5.0 via Serial Connection

Upgrading to CE 5.0 via SD Card

Upgrading to CE 5.0 via AirBEAM Smart

Downgrading to Windows CE .NET 4.2

New Features

Introduction

Imaging

Operational Modes

Imager Scanning

iDockIt

Control Panel Options

Backlight