Zebra Technologies MC9598 User Manual

Resetting the MC95XX

Preliminary

There are two reset functions, warm boot and cold boot. A warm boot restarts the MC95XX by closing all running
programs. A cold boot also restarts the MC95XX, and also initializes some drivers. Data saved in flash memory or
a memory card is not lost.

If the MC95XX is not functioning properly, perform a warm boot first. If the MC95XX still does not respond, perform
a cold boot.

Performing a Warm Boot

Hold down the red Power button for approximately five seconds. As soon as the MC95XX starts to boot release the
Power button.

Performing a Cold Boot

To perform a cold boot, simultaneously press the red Power button and the 1 and 9 keys.

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Waking the MC95XX

The wake-up conditions define what actions wake up the mobile computer after it has gone into suspend mode.
The mobile computer can go into suspend mode by either pressing the Power button or automatically by Control
Panel time-out settings. These settings are configurable and the factory default settings are shown in Table 3-2 are
subject to change/update.

Table 3-2

AC power is applied. No Yes
Mobile computer is inserted into a cradle. No Yes
Mobile computer is removed from a cradle. No Yes
Mobile computer is connected to a USB device. No Yes
Mobile computer is disconnected from a USB device. No Yes
A key is pressed. No Yes
The scan triggered is pressed. No Yes
The screen is touched. No No
Bluetooth communication Yes Yes

Wake-up Default Settings

Condition for Wake-up Power Button Automatic Time-out

Incoming phone call (MC9596 and MC9598 only) Yes Yes

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Device Unlocked Icon Device Locked Icon

Preliminary

Locking the MC95XX

You can lock the MC95XX by disabling key presses and screen tap or by requiring a password.

Keypad Locking

Locking the MC95XX turns off keyboard and touch screen functionality. This is helpful when the MC95XX is turned
on and you want to prevent accidental key presses.

To lock the device, tap the Device unlocked icon. The icon changes to locked.

Figure 3-2

To unlock the device and free it for use, tap Unlock.

Figure 3-3

Tap Unlock on the Unlock window.

Device Locked/Unlocked Icons

Unlock Device Window

NOTE You can make emergency calls even when the MC95XX is locked. See Making an Emergency Call on page

5-9 for more information.

Password Locking

Use the Password window to set a password to disable unauthorized access to the MC95XX.

NOTE If the device is configured to connect to a network, use a strong (difficult to figure out) password

to help protect network security. Password cracking tools continue to improve and the
computers used to crack passwords are more powerful than ever.

1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Lock icon > Password tab.

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Figure 3-4

2. Select Prompt if device unused for check box to enable password protection.

3. From the drop-down list, select a time value for the protection to take affect after non-use.

4. From the Password type: drop -d own list, select either Simple PIN or Strong alphanumeric.

5. For a simple password, enter a four-digit password in the Password field.

For a stronger password:

a. Enter a seven character password in the Password: field. A strong password must contain at least seven

b. Re-enter the password in the Confirm: field.

6. Tap ok.

7. To set a hint to remember the password, tap the Hint tab.

Password Window - Password Tab

characters and contain at least three of the following: uppercase and lowercase letters, numerals, and
punctuation.

Figure 3-5

8. In the text box, enter a hint for a password reminder.

9. Tap ok.

When the MC95XX is not used for a period of time and the user tries to access the device, the Password window
appears.

Password Window - Hint Tab

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Figure 3-6

Enter the password to un-lock the device.
Tap Unlock.

Enter Password Windows

Keypads

The MC95XX offers four types modular keypad configurations. See Appendix C, Keypads for keypad functionality.

Function Buttons

The MC95XX’s buttons perform certain functions.

•

Power: Press the red Power button to place the MC95XX into suspend mode or wake from suspend mode.

Also use the Power button to reset the MC95XX by performing a warm or cold boot. See Resetting the
MC95XX on page 3-3.

•

Scan/Action: Press to scan bar codes or capture images. See Chapter 4, Data Capture.

Or, press to open an application or perform a function. See the Microsoft
Guide to set an application to open.

•

Volume Up/Down: Press to increase or decrease the MC95XX’s volume.

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Applications for Mobile 6 User

•

Action: Press to open an application or perform a function. See the Microsoft® Applications for Windows

Mobile 6 User Guide to set an application to open.

•

Green Key: Press to open the Phone Dialer window or answer an incoming call or place a call on hold.

•

Red Key: Press to end a call.

•

Function Keys: Programmable functions for performing specific applications.

• F1 - Left soft key

• F2 - Right soft key

• F3 - Talk (MC9596/8 only), user programmable (MC9590)

• F4 - End Call (MC9596/8 only), user programmable (MC9590)

• F5 - User programmable

• F6 - Volume Up.

Stylus

Single-hand Method Two-hand Method

Preliminary

Use the MC95XX stylus to select items and enter information. The stylus functions as a mouse.

•

Tap: Touch the screen once with the stylus to press option buttons and open menu items.

•

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

•

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

CAUTION To prevent damage to the screen, do not use any device other than t he Motorola-provided stylus.

Entering Data

When entering data on the keypad, use either the single-hand method or the two-hand method as shown in Figure

3-7.

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Figure 3-7

Entering Data on the Keypad

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Interactive Sensing Technology

This section describes the functionality of the Interactive Sensing Technology (IST) feature on the MC95XX.
The IST supports the following features.

•

Power Management – manage power by configuring IST to control switching on/off the backlight, control
suspend mode of the MC95XX by monitoring motion and orientation.

•

Display Orientation – switch the screen orientation to either landscape or portrait depending on the MC95XX
orientation.

•

Gesture Input – configure the MC95XX to perform various tasks by monitoring user gestures and reacting to
them.

•

Free Fall Detection – monitors free fall duration and records the time and type of the drop event.

Power Management

The MC95XX orientation and motion sensitive data can be used as an indicator of MC95XX usage and can be
used to manage the battery power of the mobile computer. For example, IST can be configured to control the
backlight on and off functionality or go into suspend according to a user gesture by placing screen facing down. It
can also be used to keep the MC95XX active while it is in movement to prevent it from quickly going into suspend
mode while in use.

Display Orientation

The screen can be rotated between portrait and landscape modes automatically, depending on the physical
orientation of the MC95XX. For example, if the MC95XX is rotated 90° counterclockwise, IST rotates the display
counterclockwise 90° so that the screen display appears correct.

This functionality is achieved by monitoring screen angle and rotating the display to counter any changes. IST only
rotates the screen in multiples of 90°.

Figure 3-8

Display Orientation

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Gesture Input

Gesture detection can be used to determine user intent and acts accordingly. IST can control screen scrolling
line-by-line or page-by page according to a user gesture of flick of the wrist whilst holding the mobile computer.

Figure 3-9

Free Fall Detection

IST continuously monitors gravitational force on the MC95XX according to its current position. When the MC95XX
free falls, IST detects the absence of gravitational force and records the event data if it detects a free fall more than
450 ms, which may indicates nearly a one meter drop. This data can be used as an indicator of potential abuse or
misuse.

IST features a log for recording the free fall events. This log records the date, time and the time period of the free
fall.

Gesture Inputs

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Figure 3-10

Free Fall Detection

Today Screen

Open the Start Menu

Adjust volume

Change the date and time

Soft Keys

Battery Status

Command Bar

WAN Signal Strength

Turn on or off radios

Change the date and time, set up the alarm, and more

IST Configuration

Wireless Applications

Notification

Connectivity

Preliminary

The Today screen displays important information, such as upcoming appointments and status indicators. Tap a
section on the screen to open the associated program. Alternatively, tap Start > Today to display the Today
screen.

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Figure 3-11

To customize the Today screen, tap Start > Settings > Today icon. Use the Appearance tab to customize the
background and the Items tab to change the list and order of items that appear on the screen.

Status Icons

The Navigation bar at the top of the screen can contain the status icons listed in Table 3-3.

Table 3-3

Icon Function Description

Today Screen

Status Icons

Notification Backup Battery Low.

Notification that one or more instant messages were received.
Notification that one or more e-mail/text messages were received.
Notification that one or more voice messages were received.
There are more notification icons than can be displayed. Tap to display

remaining icons.
Indicates a reminder of an upcoming calendar event.

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Table 3-3

Icon Function Description

Status Icons (Continued)

Connectivity Connection is active.

Connection is not active.
Synchronization is occu r ring.
Wi-Fi available.
Wi-Fi in use.
HSDPA available. (MC9596 only)
HSDPA connecting. (MC9596 only)
3G available. (MC9596 only)
3G connecting. (MC9596 only)
GPRS available. (MC9596 only)
GPRS connecting. (MC9596 only)
EGPRS available. (MC9596 only)
EGPRS connecting. (MC9596 only)
EVDO connecting. (MC9598 only)
1xRTT available. (MC9598 only)
EVDO Rev. 0 available. (MC9598 only)
EVDO Rev. A available. (MC9598 only)
Dormant State - no data transmission during a 1x or EVDO connection.

(MC9598 only)

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Table 3-3

Icon Function Description

Status Icons (Continued)

WAN Call missed.

Dialing while no SIM card is installed.
Voice call in progress.
Calls are forwarded.
Call on hold.
Speakerphone is on.
Antenna/signal icon: wireless on/good signal.
Antenna/signal icon: wireless off.
Antenna/signal icon: no service or searching.
HSDPA in use. (MC9596 only)
3G in use. (MC9596 only)
GPRS in use. (MC9596 only)
EGPRS in use. (MC9596 only)
EVDO in use. (MC9598 only)
Roaming.
SIM Card not installed. (MC9596 only)

Speaker All sounds are on.

All sounds are off.
Vibrate is on.

Battery Main battery is charging.

Battery power completely depleted.
Main battery is low.
Main battery level.

Time and Next
Appointment

Displays current time in analog or digital format.

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Preliminary

The Command Bar at the bottom of the screen can contain the application icons listed in Table 3-4.

Table 3-4

Icon Description

Programs

Command Bar Icons

Wireless connection
status

Out-of-network range
(not associated)

No wireless LAN
network card detected

Bluetooth Enabled Indicates the Bluetooth radio is on.

Bluetooth Disabled Indicates the Bluetooth radio is off.

Bluetooth Connection Indicates the Bluetooth radio is connected to another Bluetooth device.

ActiveSync Indicates an active serial connection between the MC95XX and the host

Indicates WLAN signal strength.

Indicates no wireless LAN network connection. Notify the network
administrator.

Indicates Wireless LAN disabled or radio disabled. Notify the network
administrator.

(Displays only if the StoneStreet One Bluetooth stack is enabled)

(Displays only if the StoneStreet One Bluetooth stack is enabled)

(Displays only if the StoneStreet One Bluetooth stack is enabled)

computer.

Table 3-5 lists the default programs on the Start menu.

Table 3-5

Programs in the Start Menu

Icon Name Description

Office Mobile

Calendar Keep track of appointments and create meeting requests. Refer to the

Contacts Keep track of friends and colleagues. Refer to the Microsoft

Use the complete suite of Microsoft
device.

Excel Mobile - Create new workbooks or view and edit Microsoft

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Excel
OneNote Mobile - Create new notes or view existing notes.

PowerPoint Mobile - View Microsoft
presentations.

Word Mobile - Create, view, and edit Microsoft
Refer to the Microsoft Applications for Windows Mobile 6 User Guide

for more information.

Microsoft Applications for Windows Mobile 6 User Guide for more
information.

Applications for Windows Mobile 6 User Guide for more information.

workbooks.

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Office applications for your mobile

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PowerPoint® slides and

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Word do cume nts.

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Table 3-5

Table 3-6 lists programs that are listed in the Programs window.

Table 3-6

Programs in the Start Menu

Icon Name Description

Internet Explorer Mobile Browse Web and WAP sites as well as download new programs and

files from the Internet. Refer to the Microsoft Applications for Windows
Mobile 6 User Guide for more information.

Messaging Send and receive e-mail and text messages. Refer to the Microsoft

Applications for Windows Mobile 6 User Guide for more information.

Phone Make and receive calls, switch between calls, and set up conference

calling. See Chapter 5, Using the Phone for more information. MC9596
and MC9598 only.

Help See Help topics for the current screen or program.

Programs in Program Window

Icon Name Description

ActiveSync Synchronize information between the MC95XX and a host computer or

the Exchange Server. Refer to the MC95XX Series Mobile Computer
Integrator Guide for more information.

AirBEAM Allows specially designed software packages to be transferred between

a host server and the MC95XX. Refer to the MC95XX Series Mobile
Computer Integrator Guide for more information.

BT Information Displays information about the Bluetooth radio. See Chapter 7, Using

Bluetooth.

BTExplorer Manages StoneStreet One Bluetooth connections. Refer to the

MC95XX Series Mobile Computer Integrator Guide for more
information. Appears only if the StoneStreet One Bluetooth stack is
enabled.

Calculator Perform basic arithmetic and calculations, such as addition,

subtraction, multiplication, and division. Refer to the Microsoft
Applications for Windows Mobile 6 User Guide for more information.

File Explorer Organize and manage files on your device. Refer to the Microsoft

Applications for Windows Mobile 6 User Guide for more information.

Getting Started Provides quick links for setting the devices clock, setting up e-mail,

setting a device password, setting a background image and transferring
music. Refer to the Microsoft Applications for Windows Mobile 6 User
Guide for more information.

Internet Sharing Connect a notebook computer to the Internet using the MC95XX's data

connection.

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Table 3-6

Programs in Program Window (Continued)

Icon Name Description

Messenger Use this mobile version of Windows Live Messenger. Refer to the

Microsoft Applications for Windows Mobile 6 User Guide for more
information.

MMAX Showcase Provides a web link to Motorola’s featured demos for the MC95XX.

Modem Link

MSP Agent Interacts with MSP agents to collect monitoring and asset information

Notes Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and voice recordings.

Pictures & Videos View and manage pictures, animated GIFs, and video files. Refer to the

TBS

to enable the configuration, provisioning, monitoring and
troubleshooting of the MC95XX. Refer to the Mobility Services Platform
User Guide for more information.

Refer to the Microsoft Applications for Windows Mobile 6 User Guide
for more information.

Microsoft Applications for Windows Mobile 6 User Guide for more
information.

Rapid Deployment
Client

Remote Desktop
Mobile

Search Search contacts, data, and other information on your MC95XX. Refer to

SIM Toolkit Manage the contacts that are stored on your SIM card. Copy SIM

Task Manager Enables viewing of memory and CPU allocations and stops running

Tasks Keep track of your tasks. Refer to the Microsoft Applications for

Facilitates software dow nloads from a Mobility Serv ices Platf orm Console
FTP serv er to th e MC95XX.
more information.

Log onto Windows NT server type comp uters and use all o f the program s
that are available on that computer from the MC95XX.

the Microsoft Applications for Windows Mobile 6 User Guide for more
information.

contents to Contacts on the MC95XX. See Chapter 5, Using the Phone
for more information. MC9596 and MC9598 only.

processes. Refer to the Microsoft Applications for Windows Mobile 6

User Guide for more information.

Windows Mobile 6 User Guide for more information.

Refer to the MC95XX Integrator Guide for