User Manual Version 2.
Using this manual Thank you for purchasing this M3 SKYs. 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 SKY 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 SKY 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 2.4 Release date: September, 2012 Ear-Mic has been removed from package contents. Version 2.3 Release date: July, 2012 Service Center Address has been changed. Version 2.2 Release date: April, 2012 RFID Physical characteristics have been added. 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.
Contents 1. Getting Started ....................................................................... - 9 - 1.1 1.1.1 1.2 Product package ......................................................................... - 9 Device and Peripherals ........................................................................ - 9 - Battery........................................................................................... - 10 - 1.2.1 How to Use ..................................................................
2.5.1 Soft reset ........................................................................................... - 24 - 2.5.2 Clean boot ......................................................................................... - 24 - 2.6 2.6.1 3. Sync with PC ............................................................................... - 25 How to sync ....................................................................................... - 25 - Application usage........................................
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1. Getting Started 1.1 Product package 1.1.1 Device and Peripherals Check M3 SKY 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 Insert the battery to the battery pack position. Then, slide the lock to left to secure the battery. M 3 SK Y uses Li-ion 3.7V, 2,200mAh/4,400mAh battery. Using unauthorized battery may cause explosion or serious damage of the device. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Check the battery is placed in the correct direction.
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 SKY can be used for maximum 11 hours with fully charged battery. It can be different depending on users’ working environment. 1.2.2 How to charge If the exclamation mark shows up next to the battery icon, please charge the battery otherwise the device will be turned off.
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 StartSettingsSystemPower. In M3 SKY, it will always indicate as 100 while charging.
1.3 Power on & off 1.3.1 Power on To turn on the device, attach fully charged main battery and press the power 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 power 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 SKY uses MiniSD external memory card. The external memory slot is located at the top side of the device as indicated in the following image: To insert MiniSD, first open the top cover and slide in the external memory card in the right direction until you feel a click. M3 SKY with Windows Mobile 6.1 operating system supports up to 32GB of external memory. Only use 2GB or less for OS update. 1.4.
1.5 SIM card 1.5.1 Inserting SIM card If the device is optioned with WWAN 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 3.4 Phone for more information on how to use the phone.
2. Basic usage 2.1 Features Device layout M3 SKY with QWERTY keypad does not have 24-pin connector at the bottom.
2.2 Keypad 2.2.1 Buttons M3 SKY has two different keypad options: Alpha-Numeric and QWERTY. Alpha-Numeric keypad layout Button Input mode change Description Changes the input mode of the keypad. 1 (number) □ a (lowercase letter) □ A (uppercase letter) □ Soft1 / Soft2 Use specific command or menu. Send / End Used to make / end a call. Power Long press: Turns on/off the device. Short press: Enters Sleep/Wake up Mode. Start Open ‘Start’ menu of windows. Windows Open ‘Start’ menu of windows.
QWERTY keypad layout Button Description SCAN Used to scan while scanner program is running. Navigation Move to up/right/down/left. Soft1 / Soft2 Use specific command or menu. Send / OK Used to make a call or to confirm changes in yellow mode. End / Windows Used to end a call or to open ‘Start’ menu in blue mode. Characters Used to input characters or to execute functions. Back space Deletes previous input data Function Activate specific function.
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. Status bar Today screen Task bar Menu bar 2.3.1 Status bar Status bar indicates the status of the device and ‘Start’ menu. Icon / / Name Start menu Expands the Start menu. Input mode Number Lowercase letter Uppercase letter Function mode / / / / / Description Yellow mode Blue mode Connectivity Status of function mode. Only in Alpha-Numeric version.
/ / / / Phone status Displays signal strength Volume status Indicates volume or vibration mode Battery status Charging or left power amount 2.3.2 Today screen There are program icons which can be added and/or deleted in home screen. Icon Name Description Date / Time Show the current date and time Wireless Show the control panel for Bluetooth and phone Information function. Quick Guide Owner information Messaging Show user manual that Microsoft supplies with OS.
/ Bluetooth If you run ScanEmul( task bar. Indicated Bluetooth status. ) or RfidEmul ( ), corresponding icon will appear on the 2.4 Data input 2.4.1 Stylus pen Select and execute Click on the target icon with stylus pen. Selecting multiple items Drag over the items with stylus pen. Menu popup Long press on the LCD 2.4.2 Keyboard Physical keys Press the keypads on the device. Soft input panel (SIP) Click on keyboard icon at the menu bar ( Transcriber Hand writing recognition. ).
Input data with stylus pen, checked data will be recognized within 2 seconds. Click the keyboard icon ( ) again at task bar, and choose other option.
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 CLEAN BOOT 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 SKY can use two different Bluetooth stacks: 1. StoneStreetOne (default) 2.
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 GPS M3 SKY provides Global Positioning System (GPS) and its test application. 3.3.1 GPS basics The GPS application is located at \Flash Disk\GPS folder. The application provides general positioning information, signal strength and satellite information as well as the GPS start options. Hot Start: Start mode of the GPS receiver when current position, clock offset, approximate GPS time, and current ephemeris data are all available.
3.4 Phone M3 SKY provides 3G (HSDPA) network features. You can either go to StartPhone or simply press ‘Send’ button on home screen to enter Phone menu. - Press ( - Press ( - Press ( ) button to hide number pad. ) button to enter menu. ) button to exit phone menu and return to today screen. 1. Phone is an optional module. 2. Make sure phone is on before you make a call or data transfer over the network For GPRS setting, please refer to M3 FAQ document ‘GPRS Settings’ section.
3.5 RFID M3 SKY provides high (HF) or low frequency (LF) RFID reader as an optional module. Please contact your local distributor for RFID options. 3.5.1 RFID Basics M3 Mobile provides two types of RFID program: 1. RfidEmul Keyboard wedge application which sends tag data. 2. RF_ID_Demo Used as scanner demonstration or quick tests. When RfidEmul is running scanner icon ( ) will appear on task bar. While RfidEmul is running, RF_ID_Demo cannot be used and vice versa.
M3 RFID application is located at \Flash Disk\RFID folder. To launch, click on appropriate executable file in the folder For detailed description of RFID application, please refer to Application Manual. Application Manual Download 3.6 Scanner M3 SKY provides 1D or 2D scanner as an optional module. Please contact your local distributor for scanner options. 3.6.1 Scanner basics M3 Mobile provides two types of scanner program: 1. ScanEmul Keyboard wedge application which sends barcode data. 2.
3.6.2 Scanner use Press scanner button toward to barcode you want to read. 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. LASER LIGHT - Do not stare into beam, CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT 1.
3.7 WLAN 3.7.1 WLAN configuration How to connect WLAN icon ( / ) on task bar indicates with WLAN is on or off respectively. If WLAN is off, click on the icon and Select ‘WLAN Insert’ to turn on WLAN module. Then, WLAN status icon ( ) will appear on the task bar. Click on the icon to launch Summit Client Utility (SCU). To connect to an AP, follow steps below. i. Choose ‘Scan’ from ‘Profile’ tab of SCU. ii. From the AP list, click on the target SSID and Configure to access.
iii. Once a profile is created, click ‘Commit’ to save the profile and move to the main tab to change the active profile. iv. Check the connection status to ensure it is connected properly. 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 System Device Info and check OS Version. The latest officially version of OS can be checked on M3 Mobile support webpage. M3 SKY provides 3 ways of updating the OS: i. Using MiniSD (2GB or less) ii. One click (easy update) iii.
Key customization can be done in 3 ways: i.
ii. M3.ini, Visual INI iii. Changing registry Please refer to M3 FAQ document ‘Keypad’ section for more details.
5. Etc 5.1 Specification Physical Characteristics Dimension (W x H x D) Wireless radio options 3.0 x 6.4 x 0.9 inch Weight (including battery) 320 g / 11.2 oz 343 g / 12.1 oz (With RFID) Display 3.5" QVGA TFT LCD Battery Li-ion, 3.7 V, 2,200 mA WWAN Performance Characteristics Multi-processor 2G Network GSM(850/900/1800/1900 MHz) 78.6 x 163.5 x 24.9 mm 3G Network HSDPA (850/1900/2100 MHz) WLAN IEEE 802.
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.
