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ii MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide © 2007 by Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from Motorola. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice. The software is provided strictly on an “as is” basis.
iii Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below: Change Date Description -01 Rev A 04/07/05 Initial release. -02 Rev A 08/31/07 Re-branding.
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Table of Contents Patents.................................................................................................................................................. ii Revision History.................................................................................................................................... iii About This Guide Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................
vi MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide Power Button ....................................................................................................................................... Keypad ................................................................................................................................................. Using the Keypad to Navigate Applications ................................................................................... Key Combinations ........................
About This Guide Introduction This guide provides information about using the MC1000 mobile computer and accessories. NOTE Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and can differ from actual screens. Documentation Set The documentation set for the MC1000 is divided into guides that provide information for specific user needs. • Microsoft Application Guide - describes how to use Microsoft developed applications.
viii MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide Chapter Descriptions Topics covered in this guide are as follows: • Chapter 1, Getting Started, provides information on getting the mobile computer up and running for the first time. • Chapter 2, Operating the MC1000, explains how to use the mobile computer. This includes instructions for powering on and resetting the mobile computer, entering and capturing data.
About This Guide Notational Conventions The following conventions are used in this document: • “Mobile computer” refers to the MC1000 mobile computer. • Italics are used to highlight the following: • Chapters and sections in this and related documents • Dialog box, window and screen names • Drop-down list and list box names • Check box and radio button names • Icons on a screen. • Bold text is used to highlight the following: • Key names on a keypad • Button names on a screen.
x MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide Service Information If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Motorola Enterprise Mobility support for your region. Contact information is available at: http://www.symbol.com/contactsupport.
Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction This chapter describes the mobile computer’s physical characteristics, how to install and charge the batteries, remove and replace the handstrap, and start the mobile computer for the first time. Unpacking the Mobile Computer Carefully remove all protective material from around the mobile computer and save the shipping container for later storage and shipping.
1-2 MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide Table 1-1 MC1000 Accessories (Continued) Accessory Description USB Client Charge Cable Provides USB client communication capabilities and charges the mobile computer. RS232 Charge Cable Provides RS232 communication capabilities and charges the mobile computer. Single Slot Cradle RS232 Cable Provides serial host communication capabilities. Single Slot Cradle USB Cable Provides USB connection to a host computer.
Getting Started 1-3 Parts Charge LED Scan LED Beeper SD Card Cover Scan Window Screen Battery Door Latch Scan Button Keypad Wrist Strap Battery Door Power Button Figure 1-1 MC1000 Mobile Computer Getting Started To get the MC1000 up and running: • install the rechargeable Li-ion battery or the AAA batteries • charge the battery (rechargeable battery only) • start the mobile computer.
1-4 MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide Li-ion Battery Installation To install the Li-ion battery: 1. Pull back the two battery door latches. 2. Lift the battery door. Figure 1-2 Battery Door Removal CAUTION Ensure the battery adapter clip is positioned correctly or damage to the battery adapter clip and battery door may occur. Avoid touching the contacts when positioning the battery adapter clip. 3.
Getting Started 1-5 AAA Battery Installation To install the AAA batteries: 1. Pull back the two battery door latches. 2. Lift the battery cover. 3. With your index and middle fingers holding the sides of the battery adapter clip, push toward the bottom of the mobile computer until it is latched in the down position. 4. Insert the three AAA batteries into the battery well, noting the positions of the batteries. Battery Adapter Clip Battery Door Switch Figure 1-4 AAA Battery Installation NOTE 5.
1-6 MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide computer's main battery is removed. When the mobile computer reaches a very low battery state, the combination of main battery and backup battery retains data in memory for at least 72 hours. NOTE Do not remove the main battery within the first 15 hours of use. If the main battery is removed before the backup battery is fully charged, data may be lost.
Getting Started 1-7 Figure 1-5 Splash Screen Waking the Mobile Computer Use the wakeup condition settings to define what actions wake up the mobile computer. The settings are subject to change/update. See Waking the Mobile Computer on page 2-13. Li-ion Battery Removal To remove the Li-ion battery: NOTE Pulling back the left battery door latch places the mobile computer in suspend mode. 1. Press the red Power button to turn off the screen and place the mobile computer in suspend mode. 2.
1-8 MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide AAA Batteries Removal To remove the AAA batteries: NOTE Pulling back the left battery door latch places the mobile computer in suspend mode. 1. Press the red Power button to turn off the screen and place the mobile computer in suspend mode. 2. Pull back the two battery door latches. 3. Lift the battery door. 4. Remove the three AAA batteries from the mobile computer.
Getting Started Captive Screws Figure 1-8 SD Card Cover Screw Removal 3. Remove the SD card cover. SD Card Slot Figure 1-9 SD Card Cover Removal 4. Insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot. Note the position of the notch on SD card.
1 - 10 MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide Figure 1-10 SD Card Installation 5. Replace the SD card cover. 6. Secure the two captive screws. Wrist Strap The wrist strap can be installed on either the right or left tether point. To install the wrist strap: 1. Thread the wrist strap loop through the tether point. Figure 1-11 Insert Loop into Tether Point 2. Slip the end of the wrist strap through the loop and pull taught.
Getting Started 1 - 11 Handstrap Install the optional handstrap on either the right or left tether point. To install the handstrap: 1. Insert the handstrap clip into the slot at the bottom of the mobile computer. Handstrap Clip Figure 1-13 Insert Handstrap Clip 2. Press the mobile computer down to force the handstrap clip into place. Figure 1-14 Press Mobile Computer Down 3. Thread the handstrap loop through the tether point. Handstrap Loop Figure 1-15 Insert Loop into Tether Point 4.
1 - 12 MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide Figure 1-16 Slip End Through Loop 5. Slide the Velcro end through the clip.
Chapter 2 Operating the MC1000 Introduction This chapter provides basic instructions for using and navigating the mobile computer. Power Button Press the red Power button to toggle the mobile computer between suspend and resume states. The display is off in suspend state and it is on in resume state. Keypad The keypad contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys, and function keys. The keypad is color-coded to indicate the alternate function keys (blue and orange).
2-2 MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide Figure 2-1 MC1000 Keypad Table 2-1 Keypad Descriptions Key Description Power Button (red) Toggles the mobile computer in and out of suspend mode. Toggles the screen on and off. Scan (yellow) Activates the laser scanner. Used in scanning applications. CTRL Moves up from one item to another. Scrolls a window up. icon appears Functions as a CTRL key when used with the blue F key. The on the taskbar. See Table 2-3 on page 2-7 for more information.
Operating the MC1000 2-3 Table 2-1 Keypad Descriptions (Continued) Key Description ESC Moves left from one item to another. Scrolls a window left. Functions as an ESC key when used with the blue F key. TAB Moves right from one item to another. Scrolls a window right. Functions as a TAB key when used with the blue F key. A (orange) Locks the keypad in the alpha mode. Press the orange A key to access the alternate alphabetic characters (shown on the keys in orange). The icon appears on the taskbar.
2-4 MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide Using the Keypad to Navigate Applications The mobile computer screen is a non-touch screen and therefore navigation and control of an application is performed using the keypad. Key Combinations The mobile computer uses special key combinations to easily navigate applications. Table 2-2 lists the key combinations required to perform various application navigation and control.
Operating the MC1000 7. Repeat steps 3 through 5 until all items are selected. 8. Perform the desired function. Adjusting the Beeper Volume To adjust the beeper volume: 1. Press F - DEL. The volume control box appears. Figure 2-2 Volume Control Box 2. Use the scroll up or scroll down keys to adjust the volume. 3. After three seconds of inactivity, the settings are saved and the box disappears.
2-6 MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide 1. Press F - SHIFT. The contrast control box appears. Figure 2-3 Contrast Control Box 2. Use the scroll up or scroll down keys to adjust the contrast. 3. After three seconds of inactivity, the settings are saved and the box disappears. Screen The mobile computer’s screen is a non-touch screen. All navigation of applications is performed using the keypad. See Using the Keypad to Navigate Applications on page 2-4 for more information.
Operating the MC1000 2-7 • Status Icons The keypad mode icons indicate the function key status. If the F, A, SHIFT, or CTRL functions are active the appropriate icon appears in the taskbar. The power status icons indicate if the mobile computer is connected to an AC power source, if it is charging, or the remaining power of the battery. Start Button Active Programs Application and Status Icons Figure 2-4 Taskbar Table 2-3 Status Icons Icon Description Indicates that the mobile computer is charging.
2-8 MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide Start Button Press F - CTRL - F - ESC to launch the Start menu. • Programs: Use to access available programs • Favorites: Displays files in the Favorites directory • Documents: Displays files in the Documents directory • Settings: Accesses the Control Panel, the Network and Dial-up Connections, and the Taskbar and Start menu properties • Run . . . : Runs a program or application • Suspend: Suspends the mobile computer.
Operating the MC1000 2-9 Entering Data via the Bar Code Scanner The integrated laser bar code scanner uses the Scan Wedge program to scan data into data fields in the same way data is entered via the keypad. To scan bar codes with the mobile computer: 1. Ensure that the mobile computer is loaded with a scanning application. 2. Aim the mobile computer at the bar code. Figure 2-6 Scanning NOTE Do not cover the scan window with your finger. Figure 2-7 Obstructing Scan Window 3. Press the scan button.
2 - 10 MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide Right Wrong Figure 2-8 Laser Aiming Optimal scanning distance varies with bar code density and scanner optics. • Hold the scanner farther away for larger symbols. • Move the scanner closer for symbols with bars that are close together. NOTE Scanning procedures depend on the application and mobile computer configuration. An application may use different scanning procedures from the one above. Scan Indicator LED Table 2-4 lists the Scan LED indicator status.
Operating the MC1000 2 - 11 Laser Decode Ranges Figure 2-9 shows the laser decode ranges and Table 2-5 on page 2-11 lists the decode ranges for the selected bar code densities. The minimum element width (or “symbol density”) is the width in mils of the narrowest element (bar or space) in the symbol. The maximum usable length of a symbol at any given range is shown below. in. cm 18 45.7 Note: Typical performance at 73° F (23° C) on high quality symbols. W i d t h 12 30.5 2.6 2.2 5 mil 4.
2 - 12 MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide Table 2-5 MC1000 Laser Decode Ranges (Continued) Ranges Bar Code Density Near Far 100% UPC 2.1 in 5.33 cm 12.7 in 32.26 cm 20 mil (See Note) 17.9 in 45.47 cm 40 mil (See Note) 24.1 in 67.06 cm 55 mil (See Note) 30.6 in 77.72 cm Note: Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle. Resetting the Mobile Computer If the mobile computer stops responding to input, reset it. There are two types of resets, warm boot and cold boot.
Operating the MC1000 2 - 13 Waking the Mobile Computer The wakeup conditions define what actions wake up the mobile computer. These settings are configurable and the factory default settings shown in Table 2-6 are subject to change/update. Table 2-6 Wakeup Conditions (Default Settings) Status Power Off Description When the mobile computer is set to the suspend mode by pressing the Power button, these actions wake the mobile computer. Conditions for Wakeup • Power button is pressed.
2 - 14 MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide • The Network folder is a link to file systems mapped using the network redirector. The files do not physically reside on the mobile computer. • The Temp and Recycled folders typically contain RAM based files. NOTE All files copied to the RAM-based folders are lost after a cold boot.
Chapter 3 Accessories Introduction The MC1000 accessories provide a variety of product support capabilities. Accessories include cradles and cables. Cradles • Single Slot Serial/USB cradle charges the mobile computer main battery and/or a spare Li-ion battery. It also synchronizes the mobile computer with a host computer through either a serial or USB connection. • Four Slot USB cradle charges up to four mobile computers.
3-2 MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle This section describes how use the Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle with the mobile computer. Charge LED Scan LED Spare Battery Mobile Computer Slot USB Port Spare Battery Charging LED Serial Port Power Port Figure 3-1 Single Slot USB Cradle NOTE Use only a Symbol-approved power supply output rated 5.4 VDC and minimum 3 A. The power supply is certified to EN60950 with SELV outputs.
Accessories 3-3 • Provides USB connection through the USB pass-through port for communication with a USB device, such as a host computer (cradle USB communication cable is available). For communication setup procedures, refer to the MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 Integrator Guide. • Charges the mobile computer’s Li-ion battery. • Charges a spare Li-ion battery. Battery Charging The Single Slot Serial/USB cradle can charge the mobile computer’s main Li-ion battery and a spare Li-ion battery simultaneously.
3-4 MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide Table 3-1 LED Charging Status Indicators LED Indication Off No spare battery in slot; spare battery not placed correctly; cradle is not powered, or environment is outside the battery charging temperature range. Slow Blinking Amber Spare battery is charging. Solid Amber Charging complete.
Accessories Four Slot USB Cradle This section describes how to use the Four Slot USB cradle with the mobile computer. Charge LED Power LED Figure 3-2 Four Slot USB Cradle NOTE Use only a Symbol-approved power supply output rated 12.0 VDC and minimum 3.3 A. The power supply is certified to EN60950 with SELV outputs. Use of alternative power supply will invalidate any approval given to this device and may be dangerous.
3-6 MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide Battery Charging NOTE Re-chargeable AAA batteries do not charge in the mobile computer when the mobile computer is placed in the Four Slot USB cradle. To charge the battery for your mobile device, battery and charger temperatures must be between +32° F and +104° F (0° C to +40° C). UConnect software must be loaded onto the mobile computer for proper ActiveSync operation. Refer to the MC1000 with Windows CE 4.
Accessories 3-7 Figure 3-3 Cable Connection 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate host device. 3. For the RS-232 Serial Charge cable, connect the power supply. Battery Charging NOTE To charge the battery for your mobile device, battery and charger temperatures must be between +32° F and +104° F (0° C to +40° C). The Serial Charge cable and the USB Charge cable can charge the mobile computer’s Li-ion battery. Connect the cables as described above.
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Chapter 4 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Introduction This chapter includes instructions on cleaning and storing the mobile computer, and provides troubleshooting solutions for potential problems during mobile computer operation. Maintaining the Mobile Computer For trouble-free service, observe the following tips when using the mobile computer: • Do not scratch the screen of the mobile computer.
4-2 MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide Troubleshooting Mobile Computer Table 4-1 Troubleshooting the Mobile Computer Problem Mobile computer does not turn on. Cause Solution Main battery not charged. Charge the Li-ion battery. Replace the Li-ion battery or three AAA batteries. Main battery not installed properly. Ensure battery is installed properly. See Main Battery Installation on page 1-3. System crash. Perform a warm boot. If the mobile computer still does not turn on, perform a cold boot.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting 4-3 Table 4-1 Troubleshooting the Mobile Computer (Continued) Problem Mobile computer turns itself off. A message appears stating that the mobile computer memory is full. The mobile computer does not accept scan input. Cause Solution Mobile computer is inactive. The mobile computer turns off after a period of inactivity. This period can be set from one to five minutes, in one-minute intervals. Battery is depleted. Replace the battery.
4-4 MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle Table 4-2 Troubleshooting the Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle Symptom Charge LEDs do not light when mobile computer or spare Li-ion battery is inserted. See Figure 3-1 on page 3-2. Mobile computer battery is not charging. Spare Li-ion battery is not charging. During data communications, no data was transmitted, or transmitted data was incomplete. Possible Cause Action Cradle is not receiving power.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting 4-5 Four Slot USB Cradle Table 4-3 Troubleshooting the Four Slot USB Cradle Symptom Charge LEDs do not light when mobile computer is inserted. Mobile computer battery is not charging. During data communications, no data was transmitted, or transmitted data was incomplete. Possible Cause Action Cradle is not receiving power. Ensure the power cable is connected securely to both the cradle and to AC power. Mobile computer is not seated correctly in the cradle.
4-6 MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide Cables Table 4-4 Troubleshooting the Cables Symptom Mobile computer Charge LED does not light when mobile computer inserted. Mobile computer battery is not charging. During data communication, no data was transmitted, or transmitted data was incomplete. Possible Cause Action Cable is not receiving power. Ensure the power cable is connected securely to both the cable and to AC power. Mobile computer is not seated correctly in the cable.
Appendix A Technical Specifications Mobile Computer Technical Specifications The following table summarizes the mobile computer’s intended operating environment.
A-2 MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide Table A-1 Mobile Computer Technical Specifications (Continued) Display Non-touch monochrome Main Battery Rechargeable Lithium-ion 1800 mAh minimum (3.7 VDC), or three AAA Alkaline batteries Backup Battery Ni-MH battery (rechargeable), 20 mAh (3.6 VDC) 3 cells Operating Platform Microsoft® Embedded Windows® CE 4.2 Core Processor/Memory Intel® XScale™ PXA 312MHz with 32MB RAM/32MB Flash Interface RS-232, 115.
Glossary A API. An interface by means of which one software component communicates with or controls another. Usually used to refer to services provided by one software component to another, usually via software interrupts or function calls Aperture. The opening in an optical system defined by a lens or baffle that establishes the field of view. Application Programming Interface. See API. ANSI Terminal. A display terminal that follows commands in the ANSI standard terminal language.
Glossary - 2 MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide Bar Width. Thickness of a bar measured from the edge closest to the symbol start character to the trailing edge of the same bar. BIOS. Basic Input Output System. A collection of ROM-based code with a standard API used to interface with standard PC hardware. Bit. Binary digit. One bit is the basic unit of binary information. Generally, eight consecutive bits compose one byte of data. The pattern of 0 and 1 values within the byte determines its meaning.
Glossary - 3 Code 128. A high density symbology which allows the controller to encode all 128 ASCII characters without adding extra symbol elements. Code 3 of 9 (Code 39). A versatile and widely used alphanumeric bar code symbology with a set of 43 character types, including all uppercase letters, numerals from 0 to 9 and 7 special characters (- . / + % $ and space). The code name is derived from the fact that 3 of 9 elements representing a character are wide, while the remaining 6 are narrow. Code 93.
Glossary - 4 MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide Discrete 2 of 5. A binary bar code symbology representing each character by a group of five bars, two of which are wide. The location of wide bars in the group determines which character is encoded; spaces are insignificant. Only numeric characters (0 to 9) and START/STOP characters may be encoded. DRAM. Dynamic random access memory. DTE. See Data Terminal Equipment. E EAN. European Article Number.
Glossary - 5 I IDE. Intelligent drive electronics. Refers to the solid-state hard drive type. IEC. International Electrotechnical Commission. This international agency regulates laser safety by specifying various laser operation classes based on power output during operation. IEC (825) Class 1. This is the lowest power IEC laser classification.
Glossary - 6 MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide K Key. A key is the specific code used by the algorithm to encrypt or decrypt the data. Also see, Encryption and Decrypting. L laser scanner. A type of bar code reader that uses a beam of laser light. LASER. Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.The laser is an intense light source. Light from a laser is all the same frequency, unlike the output of an incandescent bulb. Laser light is typically coherent and has a high energy density.
Glossary - 7 N Nominal. The exact (or ideal) intended value for a specified parameter. Tolerances are specified as positive and negative deviations from this value. Nominal Size. Standard size for a bar code symbol. Most UPC/EAN codes are used over a range of magnifications (e.g., from 0.80 to 2.00 of nominal). NVM. Non-Volatile Memory. O ODI. See Open Data-Link Interface. Open Data-Link Interface (ODI). Novell’s driver specification for an interface between network hardware and higher-level protocols.
Glossary - 8 MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide R RAM. Random Access Memory. Data in RAM can be accessed in random order, and quickly written and read. Reflectance. Amount of light returned from an illuminated surface. Resolution. The narrowest element dimension which is distinguished by a particular reading device or printed with a particular device or method. ROM. Read-Only Memory. Data stored in ROM cannot be changed or removed. RS-232.
Glossary - 9 Subnet Mask. A 32-bit number used to separate the network and host sections of an IP address. A custom subnet mask subdivides an IP network into smaller subsections. The mask is a binary pattern that is matched up with the IP address to turn part of the host ID address field into a field for subnets. Default is often 255.255.255.0. Substrate. A foundation material on which a substance or image is placed. Symbol.
Glossary - 10 MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide W Warm Boot. A warm boot restarts the mobile computer by closing all running programs. All data that is not saved to flash memory is lost.
Index A AAA batteries AAA battery installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . alkaline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AAA battery installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . four slot charge only cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . four slot USB cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . serial/USB cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index - 2 MC1000 with Windows CE 4.2 User Guide I S information, service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x scan indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 scan status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 scan wedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 adjusting the distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index - 3 W waking the mobile computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 wrist strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 wrist strap installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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