Symbol-technologies MC50 User Manual

MC50User Guide

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Symbol Technologies, Inc.One Symbol PlazaHoltsville, New York 11742-1300http://www.symbol.com72-68195-01Revision A - September 2004

About This GuideIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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ixIntroductionThis User Guide provides information on operating the MC50 series of mobile computers.MC50 Documentation SetThe end-user documentation f

MC50 User GuidexConfigurationsDepending on device configuration, the MC50 includes the following features:• Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile

xiCall the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person can try to talk you through your problem. If the equipme

MC50 User GuidexiiIf you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service.For the latest versio

Getting StartedIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Getting Started 1-3IntroductionThis chapter lists the parts and accessories for the mobile computer and explains how to install and charge the batteri

MC50 User Guide1-4AccessoriesTable 1-1 lists the accessories available for the MC50 mobile computers.Table 1-1. AccessoriesAccessory DescriptionStanda

Getting Started 1-5Getting StartedIn order to start using the mobile computer for the first time:• install the main battery• charge the main battery a

MC50 User Guide1-6Charging the Mobile Computer BatteryCharging the Main Battery and Memory Backup BatteryBefore using the mobile computer for the firs

Getting Started 1-7The standard battery usually fully charges in approximately 2.5 hours and the optional extended capacity battery usually fully char

MC50 User Guide1-8Using the CAMTo charge the mobile computer’s battery using the CAM:1. Attach the CAM to the bottom of the mobile computer.2. Plug th

Getting Started 1-9Starting the Mobile ComputerPress the Power button to turn on the mobile computer. If the mobile computer does not power on, perfor

MC50 User Guide1-105. Use the drop-down list to set the time zone, and tap Next. Figure 1-8. Setting Time Zone6. Tap the Complete screen to complete

Getting Started 1-11Setting Time and DateThe Time and Date window does not appear after setting the time zone. Tap Start - Settings - System tab - Clo

MC50 User Guide1-12Attaching the HandstrapThe mobile computer has a handstrap which increases comfort when holding the mobile computer for extended pe

Getting Started 1-13Magnetic Stripe ReaderThe snap-on Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) allows easy data capture with the swipe of a magnetic stripe card.

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MC50 User Guide1-14the magnetic stripe card through the reader, ensuring the magnetic stripe on the card is positioned as shown. Data encoded on the m

Getting Started 1-155. Replace the SD cover and secure with the screw.6. See the documentation that came with the card for information on using the ca

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Operating the MC50Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Operating the MC50 2-3IntroductionThis chapter provides basic instructions for using the mobile computer.Using the Power ButtonPress the button to t

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Operating the MC50 2-5OK Use this key in conjunction with the Blue key, as an OK or close button. This function is user programmable. Refer to the Mob

MC50 User Guide2-6Table 2-3. QWERTY Keypad Input ModesKey Normal Shift or CAPS + Key Orange + Key Blue + KeyQ q Q & Start MenuW wW$MenuE e E @ Mes

Operating the MC50 2-7For detailed keypad configurations including ASCII values and VK codes, refer to the MC50 Integrator Guide.Special Character Key

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MC50 User Guide2-8tTuUyYzZ$/“()+!.*@%,#&_‘?:-Table 2-4. Special Characters (Continued)Key Special Characters

Operating the MC50 2-9Key Mode IconAfter pressing the Blue, Orange or Shift key, the Key Mode icon appears in the command bar indicating the key state

MC50 User Guide2-10Orange Key a third time to unlock the keypad from this state. The Orange Key icon disappears. Press and hold the Orange Key while e

Operating the MC50 2-11Entering Information Using the QWERTY KeypadThe QWERTY keypad uses an alphanumeric keypad that produces the 26-character alphab

MC50 User Guide2-12Beeper IndicatorThe beeper on the mobile computer provides an audible indication for the scan status.Table 2-6. Beeper IndicatorBee

Operating the MC50 2-13Data CaptureThe MC50 offers three types of data capture options:• Linear scanning• Imaging.Figure 2-7. Data Capture Configurat

MC50 User Guide2-14Scanning procedures depend on the application and mobile computer configuration. An application may use different scanning procedur

Operating the MC50 2-15Figure 2-9. Imager Decode ZoneLinear Scanning1. Ensure that a scan enabled application is loaded on the mobile computer.2. Aim

MC50 User Guide2-16green and a beep sounds, by default, to indicate the bar code was decoded successfully.Figure 2-11. Linear Scanner Aiming PatternI

Operating the MC50 2-17Figure 2-14. Imager Aiming Pattern: Bar Code Not Centered5. Release the scan button.Imager decoding usually occurs instantaneo

Revision HistoryChanges to the original manual are listed below:Change Date Description-01 9/2004 Initial release.

MC50 User Guide2-18Resetting the Mobile ComputerPerforming a Soft ResetA soft reset restarts the mobile computer and saves all stored records and entr

Operating the MC50 2-193. Align the IR port of the sending mobile computer with the IR port of the receiving mobile computer so that they are unobstru

MC50 User Guide2-20Items, but not folders, can also be sent from File Explorer. Tap and hold the item, then tap Beam File on the pop-up menu.Figure 2-

Operating the MC50 2-212. Select the Receive all incoming beams check box to receive beams. By default the mobile computer detects incoming infrared (

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AccessoriesIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Accessories 3-3IntroductionMC50 accessories provide a variety of product support capabilities. Accessories include cradles, Magnetic Stripe Reader (MS

MC50 Integrator Guide3-4HeadsetUse the headset to communicate via Voice-Over-IP (VOIP) or for audio playback and telephony applications. To connect th

Accessories 3-5Single Slot USB CradleThis section describes how to use a Single Slot USB cradle with the mobile computer. For USB communication setup

MC50 Integrator Guide3-6Charging the Spare BatteryFigure 3-4. Spare Battery ChargingBattery Charging IndicatorsThe Single Slot USB Cradle charges the

Accessories 3-7Four Slot USB CradleThis section describes how to use a Four Slot USB cradle with the mobile computer. For cradle communication setup p

MC50 Integrator Guide3-8Four Slot Spare Battery ChargerThis section describes how to use the Four Slot Spare Battery Charger to charge up to four MC50

Accessories 3-9Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR)This section describes how to set up and use the snap-on MSR with the mobile computer. The MSR snaps on to

MC50 Integrator Guide3-104. Swipe the magnetic stripe card through the MSR, with the magnetic stripe on the card facing down. Swipe the card in either

Accessories 3-11Cable Adapter ModuleThis section describes how to and use the snap-on CAM with the mobile computer. The CAM snaps on to the bottom of

MC50 Integrator Guide3-12Battery ChargingTo charge the mobile computer’s battery through the CAM, attach the CAM to the mobile computer, then connect

Accessories 3-13Figure 3-12. CAM USB ConnectionTo DeviceUSB PortData Port

MC50 Integrator Guide3-14Universal Battery Charger (UBC) AdapterThis section describes how to use the UBC adapter to charge a spare battery.Use the UB

Accessories 3-15Table 3-3. UBC Adapter Charge LED Status IndicationsLED Indication DescriptionPOWER Red Power is connected to the UBC Adapter.READY Gr

ContentsAbout This GuideIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Maintenance and TroubleshootingIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-3IntroductionThis chapter includes instructions on cleaning and storing the mobile computer, and provides troublesho

MC50 User’s Guide4-4TroubleshootingTable 4-1. Troubleshooting the Mobile ComputerProblem Cause SolutionMobile computer does not turn on.Lithium-ion ba

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-5If, after performing these checks, the mobile computer is still not reading symbols, contact the distributor or Sym

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Technical Specifications

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Technical Specifications A-3Technical SpecificationsThe following tables summarize the mobile computer’s intended operating environment and general te

MC50 User GuideivSetting Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MC50 User GuideA-4Optional Scan Engine 1-D Decode Capability Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5, MSI, UPC/EAN f

Glossary802.11/802.11b A radio protocol that may be used by the Symbol Spectrum24 radio card. Symbol radio cards that use the 802.11 protocol also hav

MC50 User GuideGL-2AirBEAM® Smart ClientAirBEAM® Smart Client is part of Symbol’s AirBEAM® suite, which also includes AirBEAM® Safe and AirBEAM® Manag

Glossary GL-3Bit Binary digit. One bit is the basic unit of binary information. Generally, eight consecutive bits compose one byte of data. The patter

MC50 User GuideGL-4Code 128 A high density symbology which allows the controller to encode all 128 ASCII characters without adding extra symbol elemen

Glossary GL-5DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Software that automatically assigns IP addresses to client stations logging onto a TCP/IP netw

MC50 User GuideGL-6ESS_ID Extended Service Set Identifier, defines the coverage area. Prior to the release of the 802.11 specification the ESS_ID was

Glossary GL-7IEC International Electrotechnical Commission. This international agency regulates laser safety by specifying various laser operation cla

MC50 User GuideGL-8IP Address (Internet Protocol address) The address of a computer attached to an IP network. Every client and server station must ha

Glossary GL-9MDN Mobile Directory Number. The directory listing telephone number that is dialed (generally using POTS) to reach a mobile unit. The MDN

Contents vMagnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MC50 User GuideGL-10PC Card A plug-in expansion card for laptop computers and other devices, also called a PCMCIA card. PC Cards are 85.6mm long x 54

Glossary GL-11Scanner An electronic device used to scan bar code symbols and produce a digitized pattern that corresponds to the bars and spaces of th

MC50 User GuideGL-12Subnet Mask A 32-bit number used to separate the network and host sections of an IP address. A custom subnet mask subdivides an IP

Glossary GL-13Tolerance Allowable deviation from the nominal bar or space width.Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol See TCP/IP.Trivial Fil

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Numerics1-D bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-132-D bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Index Index-3main batterycharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5, 1-6installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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