User Manual Version 2.
Using this manual Thank you for purchasing this M3 POS. This device will provide you with high quality data capture and mobile communication at industrial level of ruggedness. This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the basic functions and features of M3 POS series. Read me first Please read all safety precautions and this manual carefully before using your device to ensure safe and proper use.
Copyright Copyright © 2012 M3 Mobile Co., Ltd. This user manual is protected under international copyright laws. Any part of this document cannot be copied, reproduces, modified or translated to other languages without prior written consent of M3 Mobile. Trademarks M3 Mobile and the M3 logo is registered trademark of M3 Mobile Co., Ltd. M3 POS is a registered trademark of M3 Mobile.
Safety precaution. Do not use PDA while driving. It can expose to serious accident. Using PDA while driving may defend against law. Do not touch charging plug with wet hand. It may cause electric shock. Be aware of handling battery. Do not apply big impact or drill into it. Avoid damping the battery or submerge into water. Avoid metallic contact with the battery. Do not expose PDA, battery or charger to excessive heat. It may cause PDA’s corruption or explosion.
Revision History Version 2.3 Release date: September, 2012 Ear-Mic has been removed from package contents. Version 2.2 Release date: July, 2012 Service Center Address has been changed. Version 2.1 Release date: March, 2012 New Pre-Caution note has been added. Version 2.0 Release date: January, 2012 New form applied Added new categories : Program development requirement. : Brief application description Version 1.
Contents 1. Getting Started ....................................................................... - 8 - 1.1 Product package ......................................................................... - 8 - 1.1.1 Device and Peripherals ................................................................... - 8 - 1.2 Battery............................................................................................. - 9 - 1.2.1 How to Use.....................................................................
2.5.2 Clean boot ....................................................................................... - 23 - 2.6 Sync with PC ............................................................................... - 24 - 2.6.1 How to sync .................................................................................... - 24 - 3. Application usage................................................................ - 26 - 3.1 Bluetooth..........................................................................
1. Getting Started 1.1 Product package 1.1.1 Device and Peripherals Check M3 POS package contains below items: If there is any missing part or damaged item, please contact your supplier immediately.
1.2 Battery 1.2.1 How to Use Inserting battery Release hand strap, and position the battery to the bottom of battery pack. Push down the battery, and it clicks when the battery is in right position. Put the hand strap back in its original position. M 3 P OS uses Li-ion 7.4V, 2,250mAh battery. Using unauthorized battery may cause explosion or serious damage of the device. Removing battery Release the hand strap and slide up the battery lock to unlock the battery pack.
Battery contact pin may bend or damaged not pull out properly. Program error may be occurred when removing battery while any program is running. Please make sure the running program is closed before The back-up battery would work when the battery has removed so the device goes to sleep mode. M3 POS can be used for maximum 11 hours with fully charged battery. It can be different depending on users’ working environment. 1.2.
If PDA is in right position, charging LED will indicate red and it will start charging the battery. It will change to green when the battery is fully charged. If the charging LED is not turned on, please re-insert the device to the cradle. LED Color Red Green Description The battery is charging. The battery is fully charged. Do not exposure the battery to excessive temperature.
Remove the spare battery from the charging slot when charging is done. Battery attached to the PDA will be charged first than the spare battery on the cradle, when two batteries are being charged at the same time. M3 Mobile recommends replacing the battery if the battery is being used for 2 years. Battery capacity decrease when charging and discharging is repeated. Battery information can be checked in StartSettingsControl PanelPower.
1.3 Power on & off 1.3.1 Power on To turn on the device, attach fully charged main battery and press the reset button briefly. Empty or low level of the back-up battery may cause starting problem. If this happens press and hold the reset button for 5 seconds. 1.3.2 Power off Press and hold the reset button for more than 5 seconds to turn off the device. 1.3.3 Sleep mode Device will automatically enter ‘Sleep mode’ to save battery if there is no constant usage.
1.4 Memory card 1.4.1 Inserting memory card M3 POS uses SD external memory card. The external memory slot is located at the top side of the device as indicated in the following image: To insert SD, slide in the external memory card in the right direction until you feel a click. M3 POS with Windows CE 5.0 operating system supports up to 32GB of external memory. Only use 2GB or less for OS update. 1.4.2 Data check Stored data can be checked in My DeviceFlash Disk.
1.5 SIM card 1.5.1 Inserting SIM card If the device is optioned with 3G network, SIM card slot is located under the battery socket. The SIM must be authorized by the local network provider for voice or data communication over the wireless network. To insert the SIM card, remove the battery and slide in the SIM card to the proper position. Please refer to section 3.5 Phone for more information on how to use the phone.
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2. Basic usage 2.
2.2 Keypad 2.2.1 Buttons M3 POS uses Alpha-Numeric keypad. Alpha-Numeric keypad layout Button Description Power Enters Sleep/Wake up Mode Numbers Inputs numbers and characters Esc Proceeds an Escape Reset Short press : Power on Long press : Power off Long press and short press : Hard reset Back Space Deletes previous input data Send / End Used to make / end a call. Function Use specific command or menu.
2.3 Screen When you turn on the device, you will see a screen as the following image. The screen is divided into 4 sections. Desktop Task bar 2.3.1 Status bar Status bar indicates the status of the device and ‘Start’ menu. Icon Name Start / Bluetooth Fast Connection / Description Shows list of programs, Favorites, Documents, Settings, Help and Run. Indicates Bluetooth status of connection/disconnection. Directly connects to Turning on/off of WLAN, Alarm, Backlight and Task manager.
2.3.2 Input Mode Shows input mode. Users can choose input mode between Transcriber and Keyboard with long press. Activated program Window Shows list of programs that are currently running. Today screen There are program icons which can be added and/or deleted in home screen. Icon Name Description My Device Categorize and list folders and files. Recycle Bin Remove and/or restore files or data. ☞ Files or data cannot be restored once they have removed from recycle bin.
2.4 Data input 2.4.1 Stylus pen Selecting Contents Click on the target icon with stylus pen. Performing Double-click on the icon to perform, with Stylus pen. Selecting Menu Long press on touch screen allows user to selection on particular functions - cut, copy, delete, etc. Selecting several contents Drag several icons to choose and/or set block. 2.4.2 Keyboard Physical keys Press the keypads on the device.
Input data with stylus pen, checked data will be recognized within 2 seconds. To turn off transcriber, simply select back to Keyboard from SIP menu.
2.5 Reset 2.5.1 Soft reset When an unexpected error occurs while using the device, SOFT RESET allows your device to restart, similar to rebooting a computer. It will adjust memory allocation all records and entries are retained after soft reset but unsaved data or files will be lost. Press the RESET BUTTON briefly. 2.5.2 Clean boot When an unexpected error cannot be solved with SOFT RESET, perform Hard Reset to restart the system.
2.6 Sync with PC Sync is simplified form of Synchronization, which is enables files transfer or back-up data between PC and the device. To synchronize the device with PC, one of the following sync programs must be installed on the PC. Please download appropriate program depending on the operating system of the PC Sync program download Windows Mobile Device Center (Windows Vista or later): Download ActiveSync (Windows XP): Download 2.6.1 How to sync To sync, please follow the steps described below. 1.
If Cradle and PC is connected with USB cable before install ActiveSync, PC may not recognize Equipment. For features of WMDC or ActiveSync, please visit Microsoft homepage for more details. If ActiveSync does not work please check followings. Check USB cable is connected to cradle and PC properly.
3. Application usage 3.1 Bluetooth 3.1.1 Bluetooth configuration Turning on Click on Bluetooth icon on task bar ( ) and choose ‘Enable Bluetooth’ to turn on the Bluetooth module. Once the Bluetooth is on, the task bar icon will change to to indicate it is enabled. To turn it off, simply disable the Bluetooth after click on icon from task bar. M3 T can use StoneStreetOne Bluetooth stack as default. 3.1.
To make a new Bluetooth connection, follow steps below. 1. Click Menu New Connection to search for connectable devices. 2. Choose the service willing to be connected and click ‘Next’ to go to next step. 3. Choose on device willing to be connected, and click ‘Next’ to proceed. 4. When ‘PIN Code Request’ pops up, enter pin code which is identical with paired device, and follow the dialog to finish Bluetooth pairing.
3.2 Camera 3.2.1 Camera basics M3 Mobile provides its own camera application for 2.0 MP AF camera with enhanced features. Camera is an optional module. How to launch M3 camera application is located at \Flash Disk\Camera folder. To launch, click on Camera.exe in the folder. While the camera application is running, click on Capture button or press ‘C’ button (right-up side key) to capture the image. You should be able to check the result straight after the capture.
3.3 RFID M3 POS provides high (HF) RFID reader as an optional module. Please contact your local distributor for RFID options. 3.3.1 RFID Basics M3 Mobile provides RFID program: M3PosRfidDemo Used as scanner demonstration or quick tests.
M3 RFID application is located at \Flash Disk\POS_DEMO folder. To launch, click on appropriate executable file in the folder. 3.4 Scanner M3 POS provides 1D or 2D scanner as an optional module. Please contact your local distributor for scanner options. 3.4.1 Scanner basics M3 Mobile provides two types of scanner program: 1. ScanEmul Keyboard wedge application which sends barcode data. 2. ScanTest Used as scanner demonstration or quick tests.
Make sure the laser beam covers whole barcode to read data properly. <1D Scanner> <2D Imager> 1. Do not stare into beam. 2. Use of control of adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. 3. Compliance with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.
3.5 Wireless LAN 3.5.1 WLAN configuration How to connect Click shortcut ( ) on taskbar, and choose ‘WLAN ON’, Network icon will be produce ( ) and ‘AR6K_SD1’ window will pop-up. To connect to an AP, follow steps below. i. Click ‘Wireless Information’ tab and choose the network to be connected. ii. Click on [Connect] button will change Status and Signal strength shown on the window, and will connect to wireless LAN. (Note: Secured AP may request PIN number or password to qualify user.) iii.
Entering sleep mode while the WLAN is connected will cause connection drop. However, upon wake up, it will automatically re-connect to the AP within 10 seconds.
4. Advanced usage 4.1 Software development kit (SDK) M3 Mobile provides SDK to software developers to help them with their development. Supported development tools Visual Studio 2005 (8.0) (.NET Framework 2.0) or higher Visual C++, Visual C#, Visual Basic .
4.1.2 OS Update To improve the performance and quality of the product, M3 Mobile can release later version of OS than the one that are currently installed on your device. To check OS version of your device, please go to Start Settings Control Panel Version and check OS Version. The latest officially version of OS can be checked on M3 Mobile support webpage. M3 POS provides 2 ways of updating the OS: i. Using SD (2GB or less) ii.
i. GUI method [Start] [Settings] [Control Panel] [KeyPad] .. ii. M3.ini, Visual INI iii. Changing registry .. In fact, with alpha-numeric version, all physical buttons except the power button are customizable with registry change method. Please refer to M3 FAQ document ‘Keypad’ section for more details. FAQ Download 4.2 M3 POS Cradle COM 1 There are 2 Com Com Ports you can COM 2 Ports on M3 POS Cradle; by using those use external devices with M3 POS.
Com Port has different pin out value, please read table below carefully to make sure you have used right Com Port for your external device. COM1 DSUB9 PIN MALE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 COM2 DSUB9 PIN MALE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 NAME N.C RXD TXD N.C GND N.C N.C N.C N.C M3 POS Cradle 37 NAME N.C RXD TXD N.C GND N.
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5. Etc 5.1 Specification Physical Characteristics Dimension (W x H x D) Wireless radio options 85 x 224 x 56.3 mm WWAN CDMA 800 MHz 3.3 x 8.2 x 2.2 inch WLAN IEEE 802.11 b/g Security WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP-FAST, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP-GTC, PEAP- TLS, PEAPMSCHAPv2, LEAP, CCXv4 Bluetooth Class II, v2.0 GPS AGPS Weight 540g / 19 oz (including battery) Display 3.5" QVGA TFT LCD, 240 x 320 pixels Battery Li-ion, 7.
5.2 Services If you experience any trouble while using our product, you can visit M3 Service center or send enquires to our online support web page (http://support.m3mobile.co.kr), we will do our best to solve your trouble as soon as we can. M3 FAQ document can help you with troubleshooting. For any enquires about business program, please contact program provider for faster service. 5.2.1 Contact details Headquarter M3 Bldg.
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