Symbol-technologies MC70 User Manual

User GuideMC70 Enterprise Digital Assistant

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4 - 10 MC70 User Guide5. Tap Yes to confirm permanently deleting the speed dial entry.Making a Speed Dial CallUse Speed Dial to call someone saved in

Using the MC7004/MC7094 Phone 4 - 11Using Call HistoryUse Call History to call someone who was recently called, or recently called in. Call History pr

4 - 12 MC70 User GuideManaging Call HistoryChange views, reset the call timer, and delete calls to manage the calls stored in Call History.Changing th

Using the MC7004/MC7094 Phone 4 - 134. Select Call Timers... . Figure 4-21 Call History - Call Timers5. Tap Reset. (The All Calls: counter cannot b

4 - 14 MC70 User GuideDeleting All Call History Items1. Tap Start - Phone or press the green phone key on the EDA’s keypad to display the Phone keypad

Using the MC7004/MC7094 Phone 4 - 153. Tap an entry in the list to see the date, time, and duration of a call. Figure 4-25 Call History - Detail4.

4 - 16 MC70 User GuideUsing ContactsUse Contacts to make a call without looking up or entering the phone number.To make a call from Contacts:1. Tap St

Using the MC7004/MC7094 Phone 4 - 173. Tap Hold to place the first number on hold.4. Enter the second number and tap Talk. Figure 4-29 Call Confer

4 - 18 MC70 User Guide6. Tap Menu - Conference to place the two numbers in conference mode. Figure 4-31 Creating a Conference Call7. Tap End or pre

Using the MC7004/MC7094 Phone 4 - 193. Tap and hold on a contact and select Send Text Message. Figure 4-32 Tools Menu4. On the Text Messages window

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Chapter 5AccessoriesChapter 5 AccessoriesIntroductionMC70 accessories, listed below, provide a variety of product support capabilities. CablesSnap one

5 - 2 MC70 User GuideHeadsetUse the headset to communicate via Voice-Over-IP (VOIP) or for audio playback and telephony applications. To connect the h

Accessories 5 - 3To insert the MMC/SD card:1. Power off the EDA.2. Remove the card cover on the side of the EDA by loosening the screws and lifting th

5 - 4 MC70 User GuideCharging the EDA BatteryConnect the cradle to power. Insert the EDA into the EDA slot to begin charging. Figure 5-3 EDA Batter

Accessories 5 - 5Battery Charging IndicatorsThe Single Slot USB/Serial Cradle charges the EDA’s main battery and a spare battery simultaneously.The ED

5 - 6 MC70 User Guide•Simultaneously charges up to four EDAs.Charging Insert the EDA into a slot to begin charging. Figure 5-5 EDA Battery Charging

Accessories 5 - 7VCD7000 Vehicle CradleThis section describes how to use a VCD7000 vehicle cradle with the EDA. For cradle installation and communicat

5 - 8 MC70 User GuideRemoving the EDATo remove the EDA, hold back the release lever on the cradle and pull the EDA up and out of the cradle. Figure 5-

Accessories 5 - 9To remove a spare battery, hold back the battery release lever and lift the battery from the spare battery slot. Figure 5-9 Remov

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5 - 10 MC70 User GuideFour Slot Spare Battery ChargerThis section describes how to use the Four Slot Spare Battery Charger to charge up to four MC70 s

Accessories 5 - 11Spare Battery Charging 1. Connect the charger to a power source.2. Insert the spare battery into a spare battery charging well and g

5 - 12 MC70 User GuideMagnetic Stripe Reader (MSR)This section describes how to set up and use the snap-on MSR with the EDA. The MSR snaps on to the b

Accessories 5 - 13Using the MSR The MSR3000 sample application illustrates how an application handles MSR input (refer to Symbol Applications User’s G

5 - 14 MC70 User GuideInserting the EDA into the Trigger HandleSlide the EDA into the Trigger Handle until it locks in place. The release secures the

Accessories 5 - 153. Pull the trigger on the handle. The Scan/Decode LED lights and a beep sounds to indicate a successful decode. Figure 5-16 Scan

5 - 16 MC70 User GuideCablesThis section describes how to set up and use the cables. The cables are available with a variety of connection capabilitie

Accessories 5 - 17Battery Charging and Operating PowerThe communication/charge cables can charge the EDA battery and supply operating power.To charge

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Chapter 6Maintenance & TroubleshootingChapter 6 Maintenance & TroubleshootingIntroductionThis chapter includes instructions on cleaning and st

About This GuideAbout This GuideIntroductionThis guide provides information about using the MC70 Enterprise Digital Assistant (EDA) and accessories.Do

6 - 2 MC70 User GuideTroubleshootingEDATable 6-1 Troubleshooting the EDAProblem Cause SolutionEDA does not turn on. Lithium-ion battery not charged

Maintenance & Troubleshooting 6 - 3Tapping the window buttons or icons does not activate the corresponding feature.Screen is not calibrated correc

6 - 4 MC70 User GuideBluetooth ConnectionTable 6-2 Troubleshooting Bluetooth ConnectionProblem Cause SolutionEDA cannot find any Bluetooth devices

Maintenance & Troubleshooting 6 - 5Piconet (the connection between a Bluetooth master and one or more Bluetooth slaves) drops.The EDA suspends and

6 - 6 MC70 User GuideSingle Slot USB/Serial CradleTable 6-3 Troubleshooting the Single Slot USB/Serial CradleSymptom Possible Cause ActionLEDs do n

Maintenance & Troubleshooting 6 - 7Four Slot Ethernet CradleTable 6-4 Troubleshooting the Four Slot Ethernet CradleSymptom Cause SolutionAttemp

6 - 8 MC70 User GuideVehicle CradleFour Slot Spare Battery ChargerTable 6-5 Troubleshooting the Vehicle CradleSymptom Possible Cause ActionEDA batt

Maintenance & Troubleshooting 6 - 9CablesMagnetic Stripe ReaderTable 6-7 Troubleshooting the CablesSymptom Possible Cause ActionEDA battery is

6 - 10 MC70 User GuideTrigger HandleDuring data communication, no data transmits, or transmitted data was incomplete.EDA detached from MSR during comm

Appendix ATechnical SpecificationsChapter AAppendix A Technical SpecificationsMC70 Technical SpecificationsThe following tables summarize the EDA’s in

xii MC70 User GuideConfigurationsThis guide covers the following configurations:•MC7004 - Windows® Mobile 5.0 Operating System; EDGE GPRS quad-band WA

A - 2 MC70 User GuideOperating SystemMicrosoft® Windows Mobile™ 2005Memory 64MB RAM/128MB ROMInterface/Communications RS-232, USB 1.1User EnvironmentO

Technical Specifications A - 3Linear 1D Scanner (SE800HP) SpecificationsOptical Resolution 0.005 in. minimum element widthRoll +/- 30° from verticalPi

A - 4 MC70 User GuideMC70 Accessory SpecificationsTable A-2 Single Slot USB/Serial Cradle Technical SpecificationsFeature DescriptionDimensions 4.

Technical Specifications A - 5Table A-4 Four Slot Spare Battery Charger Technical SpecificationsFeature DescriptionDimensions 8.25 in. L x 6.0 in.

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GlossaryAAPI. An interface by means of which one software component communicates with or controls another. Usually used to refer to services provided

Glossary - 2 MC70 User GuideBit. Binary digit. One bit is the basic unit of binary information. Generally, eight consecutive bits compose one byte of

Glossary - 3Code 93. An industrial symbology compatible with Code 39 but offering a full character ASCII set and a higher coding density than Code 39.

Glossary - 4 MC70 User GuideDTE. See Data Terminal Equipment.EEAN. European Article Number. This European/International version of the UPC provides it

Glossary - 5IEC. International Electrotechnical Commission. This international agency regulates laser safety by specifying various laser operation cla

About This Guide xiiiChapter DescriptionsTopics covered in this guide are as follows:•Chapter 1, Getting Started provides information on getting the

Glossary - 6 MC70 User GuideKKey. A key is the specific code used by the algorithm to encrypt or decrypt the data. Also see, Encryption and Decrypting

Glossary - 7Mobile Computer. In this text, mobile computer refers to the Symbol Series 9000 wireless portable computer. It can be set up to run as a s

Glossary - 8 MC70 User GuidePercent Decode. The average probability that a single scan of a bar code would result in a successful decode. In a well-de

Glossary - 9Scanner. An electronic device used to scan bar code symbols and produce a digitized pattern that corresponds to the bars and spaces of the

Glossary - 10 MC70 User GuideSymbol Length. Length of symbol measured from the beginning of the quiet zone (margin) adjacent to the start character to

Glossary - 11ignored, because there is no time to retransmit. If UDP is used and a reliable delivery is required, packet sequence checking and error n

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IndexNumerics1-D bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-212-D bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index - 2 MC70 User Guideturning on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3bonding, bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index - 3ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

xiv MC70 User GuideRelated Documents•MC70 Quick Start Guide, p/n 72-71770-xx•MC70 Microsoft Mobile 5.0 Regulatory Information, p/n 72-71767-xx•MC70 In

Index - 4 MC70 User Guidekey descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13Rremoving main battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index - 5wireless status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3ZZebra printer cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 1Getting StartedChapter 1 Getting StartedIntroductionThis chapter lists the parts and accessories for the EDA and explains how to install and

1 - 2 MC70 User Guide Figure 1-2 MC70 Rear ViewUnpackingCarefully remove all protective material from the EDA and save the shipping container for l

Getting Started 1 - 3AccessoriesTable 1-1 lists the accessories available for the MC70 EDA.Table 1-1 MC70 AccessoriesAccessory DescriptionSnap-on C

1 - 4 MC70 User GuideGetting StartedTo start using the EDA for the first time:•Install the main battery and cover assembly.•Charge the EDA.•Power on t

Getting Started 1 - 53. With the battery cover latches open, insert the cover, bottom first, then press down on the top of the cover. Figure 1-4 In

1 - 6 MC70 User Guide4. Lift the top of the battery cover and remove. Figure 1-7 Removing the Battery Cover 5. Press the battery release latch on t

Getting Started 1 - 7The standard capacity battery (1900 mAh) fully charges in less than four hours. The extended capacity battery (3800 mAh) fully ch

1 - 8 MC70 User GuideCharging TemperatureCharge batteries in temperatures from 0oC to 40oC (32°F to 104°F). Note that at temperatures above 35oC, char

Getting Started 1 - 9SIM CardGPRS phone service requires a Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card, or smart card. Obtain this card from the phone

1 - 10 MC70 User Guide7. Press the red Power button.8. Tap Start - Phone - Menu - Options - Network tab and verify that the service provider appears i

Getting Started 1 - 11Removing the Screen ProtectorA screen protector is applied to the MC70. Symbol recommends using this to minimize wear and tear.

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1 - 12 MC70 User GuideChanging the Power SettingsTo set the EDA to turn off after a short period of non-use:1. Tap Start - Settings - System tab - Pow

Getting Started 1 - 13Turning Off the Bluetooth and WAN RadiosTo turn off the Bluetooth and WAN radios:•Tap the Connectivity icon (on non-WAN device

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Chapter 2Using the MC70Chapter 2Chapter 2 Using the MC70IntroductionThis chapter explains the buttons, status icons, and controls on the EDA, and prov

2 - 2 MC70 User GuideWWAN Call missed.Voice call.Voice call in progress.Calls are forwarded.Call on hold.Speakerphone is on.Antenna/signal icon: wirel

Using the MC70 2 - 3The command bar at the bottom of the screen can contain the task tray icons listed in Table 2-2.Speaker IconTo adjust the system v

2 - 4 MC70 User GuideBattery IconBattery icons appear on the navigation bar when the main battery or backup battery power falls below a predetermined

Using the MC70 2 - 5WWAN IconThe WWAN icons indicate the status of the phone and antenna/signal. Figure 2-4 WWANConnectivity IconTime IconThe Time

2 - 6 MC70 User GuideTo display current date, time, and appointments, tap the Time icon to display the Time and Next Appointment dialog box. Figure 2

Using the MC70 2 - 7E-Mail IconThe E-Mail icon notifies you when you receive incoming e-mails. Figure 2-8 New E-mail Messages Dialog BoxMultiple No

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2 - 8 MC70 User GuideLED IndicatorsThe MC70 has three LED indicators. The Scan/Decode LED indicates status for scanning. The Charge Status LED indicat

Using the MC70 2 - 9KeypadsThe EDA offers two modular keypad configurations: Numeric and QWERTY.Numeric Keypad ConfigurationThe numeric keypad contain

2 - 10 MC70 User GuideTable 2-4 MC70 Numeric Keypad DescriptionsKey DescriptionBlue Key (left) Use this key to launch applications or access items

Using the MC70 2 - 11Alphanumeric In default state, produces the numeric value on the key.In Alpha state, produces the lower case alphabetic characte

2 - 12 MC70 User Guide44F4$g hi GHI55F5%j kl J KL66F6^mno MNO77F7&p qrsP QRS88F8*t uv T UV9 9 F9 ( w xyzW XYZ00F10). >Up Up Up Hilight UpLeft L

Using the MC70 2 - 13QWERTY Keypad ConfigurationThe QWERTY keypad produces the 26-character alphabet (A-Z, both lowercase and uppercase), numbers (0-9

2 - 14 MC70 User GuideOrange Key (right) Accesses the secondary layer of characters and actions (shown on the keypad in orange). •Press the Orange key

Using the MC70 2 - 15Backlight Turns the display backlight on and off.Backspace Produces a backspace.Enter Executes a selected item or function.Star P

2 - 16 MC70 User GuideIi I =Oo O “Pp P áü OKAa A #Ss S 4Dd D 5Ff F 6Gg G (Hh H )Jj J /Kk K :Ll L ‘BACKSPACE BackspaceShift ShiftZz Z 7Xx X 8Cc C 9Vv V

Using the MC70 2 - 17Special Character KeyTo add special characters using the MC70 áü key, type the related character first, then press the Orange + á

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2 - 18 MC70 User GuideTuUyYzZ$/“()+!.*@%,#&_‘?:-Table 2-8 Special Characters (Continued)Key Special Characters

Using the MC70 2 - 19Function ButtonsThe EDA’s buttons perform certain functions. Figure 2-13 Function Buttons•Power: Press the red Power button to

2 - 20 MC70 User Guide Using a Headset You can use a stereo headset for audio communication when using an audio-enabled application. To use a headset,

Using the MC70 2 - 21Linear ScanningEDAs with an integrated linear scanner have the following features:•Reading of a variety of bar code symbologies,

2 - 22 MC70 User Guide•AngleScanning angle is important for promoting quick decodes. When laser beams reflect directly back into the scanner from the

Using the MC70 2 - 23Imager Scanning1. Ensure that a scan-enabled application is loaded on the EDA.2. Aim the scan window at the bar code. Figure 2-18

2 - 24 MC70 User Guide Figure 2-21 Pick List Mode with Multiple Bar Codes in Aiming Pattern4. Release the scan button. Resetting the EDAThere are t

Using the MC70 2 - 25Waking the EDAThe wakeup conditions define what actions wake up the EDA. These settings are configurable and the factory default

2 - 26 MC70 User GuideTo unlock the device and free it for use, tap Unlock. Figure 2-23 Unlock Device WindowTap Unlock on the Unlock Device window

Chapter 3Using BluetoothChapter 3 Using BluetoothIntroductionBluetooth-equipped devices can communicate without wires, using frequency-hopping spread

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3 - 2 MC70 User GuideSecurityThe current Bluetooth specification defines security at the link level. Application-level security is not specified. This

Using Bluetooth 3 - 3Disabling BluetoothTo disable Bluetooth, tap Bluetooth icon - Disable Bluetooth. The Bluetooth icon changes to indicate that Blue

3 - 4 MC70 User GuideWarm BootPerforming a warm boot on the EDA returns Bluetooth to the last state after initialization.SuspendSuspending the EDA tur

Using Bluetooth 3 - 53. Select an action from the drop-down list. Options include:•Explore Services on Remote Device•Pair with a Remote Device•Active

3 - 6 MC70 User Guide6. Select the Save As Favorite check box to save this service in the Favorite view.7. In the Favorite Name text box, enter a name

Using Bluetooth 3 - 7You can also use the “tap and hold” technique to view available options. Scroll bars and view options are similar to those on the

3 - 8 MC70 User Guide4. Tap and hold Remote Devices and select Discover Devices from the pop-up menu. The EDA searches for Bluetooth devices in the ar

Using Bluetooth 3 - 9To bond with a discovered Bluetooth device:1. Discover remote devices. See Discovering Bluetooth Device(s) on page 3-7.2. In the

3 - 10 MC70 User Guide6. The devices pair and the device name moves to the Trusted Devices folder. Figure 3-13 Bonded (Paired) Discovered DeviceRen

Using Bluetooth 3 - 113. Select Rename in the pop-up menu. The Change Device Name window appears. Figure 3-15 Change Device Name Window4. Enter a n

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3 - 12 MC70 User GuideAccepting a BondWhen a remote device wants to bond with the EDA, enter a PIN when requested to grant permission.1. Ensure that t

Using Bluetooth 3 - 13The EDA communicates with the remote device and lists the services under the device name. Figure 3-19 List of Discovered Serv

3 - 14 MC70 User Guide8. Select a folder. The contents of the folder appear in the sub-window. Figure 3-20 Remote Device Folders9. Tap and hold on

Using Bluetooth 3 - 15Copying a FileTo copy a file to a remote device:1. Tap and hold on the file and select Put. The Send Local File window appears.2

3 - 16 MC70 User GuideBefore setting up dial-up networking, obtain dial-up information and other necessary settings for the office network or ISP. To

Using Bluetooth 3 - 1710. In the User name: text box, enter the user name for this connection.11. In the Password: text box, enter the password for th

3 - 18 MC70 User GuideAdding a Dial-up EntryTo add a dial-up entry:1. In the Select Dial-up Networking Entry window, tap and hold, then select Add Ent

Using Bluetooth 3 - 19Object Exchange Push ServicesObject Exchange (OBEX) is a set of protocols that allows sharing objects such as Contacts or pictur

3 - 20 MC70 User Guide8. Tap . The Select Contact Entry window appears. Figure 3-27 Select Contact Entry Window9. Select a contact to send to the o

Using Bluetooth 3 - 216. Tap and hold on OBEX Object Push and select Connect. The OBEX Object Push window appears. Figure 3-28 OBEX Object Push Win

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3 - 22 MC70 User Guide4. Select the Trusted Devices folder.5. Tap the remote device folder.6. Tap and hold on the remote device and select Explore. A

Using Bluetooth 3 - 23ActiveSync Using Serial Port ServicesUse the wireless Bluetooth serial port connection for ActiveSync just as you would a physic

3 - 24 MC70 User Guide9. Tap OK. The mobile computer communicates with the host computer and ActiveSync initates.Personal Area Network ServicesConnect

Using Bluetooth 3 - 25Bluetooth SettingsUse the BTExplorer Settings window to configure the operation of the BTExplorer application. Tap Tools - Setti

3 - 26 MC70 User GuideTo add a service:1. Tap Add. The Add Local Service window displays. Figure 3-35 Add Local Service Window2. In the list, selec

Using Bluetooth 3 - 27File Transfer ServiceFile transfer allows other Bluetooth devices to browse files. Figure 3-37 File Transfer Information Wind

3 - 28 MC70 User GuideHeadset ServiceHeadset Service allows connection to headset devices. Figure 3-39 Headset Service WindowOBEX Object Push Servi

Using Bluetooth 3 - 29Personal Area Networking ServicePersonal Area Networking hosts a Personal Area Network which allows communication with other Blu

3 - 30 MC70 User GuideSecurity TabTo adjust the security settings for an individual service, select the Services tab first, then select the individual

Using Bluetooth 3 - 31Discovery TabUse the Discovery tab to set and modify discovered devices. Figure 3-44 BTExplorer Settings - Discovery TabVirtu

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3 - 32 MC70 User GuideMiscellaneous Tab Figure 3-46 BTExplorer Settings - Miscellaneous TabHighlight Connections Select the connection type to high

Chapter 4Using the MC7004/MC7094 PhoneChapter 4 Using the MC7004/MC7094 PhoneIntroductionUse the MC7004 and MC7094 phone to make phone calls, set up s

4 - 2 MC70 User GuideTo receive calls when the EDA is suspended, leave the phone radio turned on and ensure the EDA is set to wake with any key.Making

Using the MC7004/MC7094 Phone 4 - 3Answering a CallA dialog box appears on the EDA when it receives an incoming call. If the phone is set to ring, a r

4 - 4 MC70 User GuideIncoming Call Features•If you receive a call while in a call, tap Wait to place the call in call waiting.•You can use other progr

Using the MC7004/MC7094 Phone 4 - 5Taking NotesTo create a note during a call, tap Note on the display, then enter the note. For more information abou

4 - 6 MC70 User GuideUsing Speed DialCreate speed dial numbers to dial frequently called numbers with a single tap. Before creating a speed dial entry

Using the MC7004/MC7094 Phone 4 - 76. Tap ok to add the contact to the speed dial list. Figure 4-10 Speed Dial Contact List7. Tap ok to exit the Sp

4 - 8 MC70 User Guide3. Tap Add to Speed Dial. Figure 4-13 Speed Dial Contact Location4. Tap the up/down arrows to select an available location to

Using the MC7004/MC7094 Phone 4 - 93. Tap and hold the contact name. Figure 4-15 Speed Dial Delete Menu4. Tap Edit... .5. Change the name, phone nu