Symbol Technologies MC3000 manual

MC3000 User Guide[...]

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MC3000 User Guide 72-68899-02 Rev A October 2005[...]

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Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below: Change Date Description -01 Rev A Dec. 2004 Initial Release -01 Rev B June 2005 Added Four Slo t Ethernet cradle. Added Fabri c Holster . Appendix A, added Accessory Specificatio ns. Add Appendix C, Regulatory . -02 Rev A Sept. 2005 Global chan ges: Changed Windows CE.NE T 4.2 to Win[...]

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Contents Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii About This Guide Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e vi Demo Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11 Waking the Mobile Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12 Main Battery Rem[...]

Contents vii Chapter 3. Using Bluetooth Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 3 Adaptive Frequency Hopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e viii Chapter 4. Accessories Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3 Cradles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Contents ix Appendix B. Keypad Functi ons/Special Characters Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 Keypads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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About This Guide Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi Documentation Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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xiii Introduction This guide provides information abo ut using the MC3000 mob ile computers and accessories . Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and may differ from actua l screens. Documentation Set The documentation set for the MC3000 is divided into guides that provide information for specific user needs. • Microsoft Applic[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e xiv Configurations This guide covers the following configurations: MC3000-R - color or monochrome dis play , 32MB/64 MB or 64MB/64MB memory , laser scanner in rotating turret, Windows CE .NET 5.0 Core or Win dows CE .NET 5.0 Professional Operating System. MC3090-G - 802.11b/g/a radio, color or mono chrome display , 32MB/64MB or [...]

xv Notational Conventions The following conve ntions are used in this document: • The term “mobile computer” refers to the Symbol MC3000. • Italics are used to highlight the following: • Chapters and section s in this and related documen ts • Dialog box, window an d screen names • Drop-down list and list box names • Check box and ra[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e xvi Service Information If an equipment problem occurs, contact the appropriate regional Symbol Support Center , see page xv i for contact information. Before calling, have the model number , serial number and several bar code sy mbols at hand. Call the Support Center from a p hone near the scanning e quipment so that the servic[...]

xvii Finland/Suomi Oy Symbol T echnolo gies Kaupintie 8 A 6 FIN-00440 H elsinki, Finl and 9 5407 580 (Inside Fin land) +358 9 5407 580 (Outsid e Finland) France Symbol T echnol ogies France Centre d'Af faire d'Anto ny 3 Rue de la Re naissance 92184 Anto ny Cedex, France 01-40-96-52-2 1 (Inside France) +33-1-40- 96-52-50 (Outs ide France) [...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e xviii If the Symbol product was purchased from a Symbol Bu siness Partner , contact that Business Partn er for service. Sweden/Sverige “Letter” address: Symbol T echnologies AB Box 1354 S-171 26 SOLNA Sweden Visit/shipping addr ess: Symbol T echnologies AB Solna Strandvä g 78 S-171 54 SOLNA Sweden Switchboard: 08 445 29 00 [...]

Getting Started Chapter Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Unpacking the Mobile Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 1-2 Introduction This chapter describes the mobile co mputer physical characteristics, how to install and charge the batteries, how to remove and replace the Strap/Door Assemb ly and how to start the mobile computer for the first time. Unpacking the Mobile Computer Carefully remove all protective material from around the mob ile[...]

Getting Started 1-3 Accessories T able 1-1 lists the MC3000 accessories. T able 1-1. MC3000 Accessories Accessory Description Single Slot Ser ial/USB Cradle Charges the mobile co mputer main ba ttery and a s pare battery, and synchronizes the mo bile computer with a host computer through eit her a serial o r USB connection. Four Slot Charge Only Cr[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 1-4 Parts There are three versions of th e MC3000 mobile computers, the MC3 000 1D/2D Imager (MC3000-K or MC3090-K), the MC3000 Laser with Rotating Scan T urret (MC3000-R or MC3090-R) and the MC 3090 Gun (MC3090-G). Fo r more information on the Rotating Scan T urret, see Figure 1-3 on page 1-5 . Figure 1-1. MC3000 Imager and MC3[...]

Getting Started 1-5 Figure 1-2. MC3000 Imager and MC3000 Laser Mobile Computers (Back View) Rotating Scan T urret The MC3000-R mobile computer features a Rotating Scan T urret with three po sition stops. This feature offers greater scann ing flexiblilty . Figure 1-3. Rotating Scan T urret Strap/Door Assembly Scan Window Stylus MC3000-K MC3000-R Lat[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 1-6 Figure 1-4. MC3000-G Mobile Computer Mobile Computer Startup T o start using the mobile computer: • Install the main battery . • Charge the main battery and the back up battery . • Start the mobile computer . Install Main Battery If the main batte ry is charged, the mobile c omputer can be us ed immediately . If the ma[...]

Getting Started 1-7 3. Insert the battery into the slot, bottom first and press the battery gently into the slot. The b attery clip locks the battery into place. 4. With the latches in the open positio n, replace t he Strap/Door Assem bly , top first and pres s to close. 5. Rotate the latches (to the lock position) to lock the Strap/Door Assembly i[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 1-8 Figure 1-6. Main Batter y Installation (MC3000-G) Strap/Door Assembly Battery Hand Strap Latches Strap/Door Assembly[...]

Getting Started 1-9 Battery Charging Use the mobile computer cradles, cables and spare ba ttery chargers to charge the mobile computer main battery . The main battery can be charged befo re insertion into the mobile computer or after it is installed. There are two main batterie s for the MC3000, the Standard Battery and the Extended Life Battery . [...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 1-10 Spare Battery Charging There are three accessories that can be used to charge a spare battery: • Single Slot Serial/U SB Cradle • Four Slot Spare Battery Charger •U B C A d a p t e r . T o charge a spare battery: 1. Connect the charging accessory to the ap propriate power source. See Chapter 4, Acce ssories for setup [...]

Getting Started 1-11 Starting the Mobile Computer When the mobile computer is powered on for the first time, it initializes. The Symbol Splash screen appears for a short pe riod of time, followed by the Calibration screen. Figure 1-7. Symbol Splash Screen After the calibration procedure is performe d the factory settings launch the Demo window . Ap[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 1-12 applications were not deve loped to support end users. Re fer to the Sy mbol Application Guide for information about the Demo window applications. Figure 1-9. Demo Window W aking the Mobile Computer The wakeup condition settin gs are used to define what actions wa ke up the mo bile computer . The settings are configura ble [...]

Getting Started 1-13 b. On the MC3090-G, pull the battery pull tab to unclip the ba ttery and lift the batte ry out top first. If the battery does not have a pull tab, use the stylus to unclip the battery and then lift the battery . Figure 1-10. Main Batt ery Removal (MC3000-K/R) Figure 1-11. Main Batt ery Removal (MC3090-G) Battery Clip Latches St[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 1-14 The SD card holder is located under the battery . T o install the SD card, see Secure Device Card on page 4-13 . Strap/Door Assembly Remova l and Replacement (MC3000-K/R) The Strap/Door Assembly co nsists of a hand strap and the b attery door . There are two vers ions of this assembly , one for the Sta ndard Battery and on [...]

Getting Started 1-15 Strap/Door Assembly Remova l and Replacement (MC3090-G) The Strap/Door Assembly consists of a hand strap and the battery door . Before removin g the Strap/Door Assembly , press the red Power button to turn off the screen and set the mobile compute r to suspend mode. T o remove the Strap/Door Assembly: 1. Slip the button through[...]

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Operating the MC3000 Chapter Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 2-2 Scan LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17 Scanning Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17 Laser Decode Range[...]

Operating th e MC3000 2-3 Introduction This chapter provides basic instruc tions for using the mobile computer and navigating the mobile comp uter software. Power Button Press the red Power button to toggle the mob ile computer between susp end and resume. When the screen is off the mobile computer is in suspend mode and when the scree n is on the [...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 2-4 28-Key Keypad The 28-ke y keypad cont ains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and functi on keys. The key pad is color -coded to indicate the alternate function key (b lue) values and the alternate ALPHA key (orange) values. Note that keypa d functions can be changed by an application so the mobile com puter keypa[...]

Operating th e MC3000 2-5 Scroll Left and Right Moves left and right f rom one item to another . Increases/decreases specified va lues. Produces a TA B when t he blue FUNC k ey is activate d and the r i ght arrow key is pressed. ESC Produces the ESC functi on by defau lt. CTRL Press and release the CTRL key to activat e the keypad alternate CTRL f [...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 2-6 38-Key Keypad The 38-ke y keypad cont ains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and functi on keys. The key pad is color -coded to indicate the alternate function key (blue) values. Note that keypad fun ctions can be chan ged by an application so the mob ile computer ke ypad may not function as described. See T a bl[...]

Operating th e MC3000 2-7 Scan (yellow) Used in scan ning applica tions, press to scan a bar code. Scroll Left and Right Moves left and right from one item to another by def ault. Produces a TA B when the blue FUNC key is activ ated and the right arro w key is presse d. Scroll Up and Down Moves up and down from one item to another by de fault. ALPH[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 2-8 48-Key Keypad The 48-ke y keypad cont ains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and functi on keys. The key pad is color -coded to indicate the alternate function key (blue) values. No te , that keypad fun ctions can be change d by an applica tion so the mobile c omputer k eypa d may not function as described. See T[...]

Operating th e MC3000 2-9 Numeric/Scroll/Select Numeric, scroll, select keys. Nume ric by default. With the orange key activat ed, the 2 , 4 , 6 , and 8 keys prod uce scroll functions a nd the 5 key prod uces a select function. W ith the FUNC key activated, 7 produces the ES C function and 9 produce s the TA B function. Shift Press and release th e[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 2-10 Demo Window On initial power up (or on a warm or cold boot) the Demo wind ow appears. This window links to the T est Applications window and the two windows provide the sample/demo applicat ions. The samp le/demo application s are intended to be used by app lication developers as application development exa mples. These app[...]

Operating th e MC3000 2-11 T askbar The taskbar (at the bottom of the s creen) displays the Start button, active programs, battery status and communication status. The taskbar icons are described in T able 2-5 . The taskbar icons display the function status, indicate what programs are ac tive and indicate the battery charge status. The T askbar but[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 2-12 Battery Unknown Icon The Battery Unknown icon displays when communication with the s mart battery has not been estab lished. As part of normal opera ti on this icon may be displayed for 30 secon ds following a mobile computer reset. If the icon displays beyond this 30 secon d period: 1. Remove and re-s eat the battery . 2. [...]

Operating th e MC3000 2-13 • Suspend : Places the mobile compu ter in the suspend state. Figure 2-7. Start Menu Programs Menu From the Start menu, tap Programs to launch the Programs menu. The programs provided with Windows CE .NET 5.0 Professional and Windows CE .NET 5.0 Core are displayed in the Programs menu. Refer to the Symbol Applicat ion G[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 2-14 • Recycle Bin: Deleted files remain in the recycle bin until the recycl e bin is emptied. Once emptied the files ca nnot be retrieved. Windows CE .NET 5.0 Professional desktop functions include: • My Computer: Double-tap the icon to open My Computer . • Recycle Bin: Deleted files remain in the recycle bin until the re[...]

Operating th e MC3000 2-15 4. T ap OK to save the settings and exit the window . Figure 2-11. T askbar and Start Menu, General T ab Advanced T ab 1. T ap the Advanced tab to enter the T askbar and Start Menu , Advanced tab. 2. T ap the Clear button to delete all of the documen ts listed in the Start - Documents entry , see Start Button on page 2-12[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 2-16 Entering Information Using the Keyboard Input Panel Use the keyboard input panel (soft keyboard ) to enter information in any program. T o launch the keyb oard input panel, tap the button on the taskbar . T ap a key to enter the value. T ap the keyb oard input p anel button to disp lay or to hide the key board inp ut panel.[...]

Operating th e MC3000 2-17 Scan LED Indicators The red/green Scan LED Indicators (located in the Indicator LE D Bar and in the rotating turret ) indicates the scan sta tus. For the location of the Scan LED Indicators see, Figure 1-1 on page 1-4 . Scanning Considerations Scanning consists of; aim , scan and decode. Scan ning performance can be optim[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 2-18 is the width in mils of the narrowest element (bar or space) in the symbol. The maximum usab le length of a symb ol at any given range is shown b elow . Figure 2-15. MC3000 Laser Decode Range s T able 2-7. MC3000 Laser Decode Ranges Bar Code Density Ranges Near Far 5.0 mil 2.0 in 5.08 cm 4.9 in 12.45 cm 7.5 mil 1.6 in 4.06 [...]

Operating th e MC3000 2-19 Imaging The imager version of the mobile compute r has the followin g features: • Omnidirectional reading of a varie ty of bar code symbologies, including the most popular linear , postal, PDF417 and 2-D matrix code types. • The ability to capture and download images to a host for a variety of imaging applicatio ns. ?[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 2-20 T o scan a symbol using the imager: 1. Center the symbol in any orientation within the aimin g pattern. Ensure the entire symbol is within the rectangular area formed by the brack ets in the aiming pattern. Figure 2-17. Centering Sy mbol in Aiming Pattern The imager can also read a bar code presente d within the aiming patt[...]

Operating th e MC3000 2-21 Imager Decode Ranges The decode ranges provide the deco de distances for barcodes of specified den sities. Figure 2-20 shows the imager decode ranges and T able 2-8 on page 2-22 lists the sca n ranges for the selected bar code de ns ities. The minimum e lement width (or “symbol density”) is the width in mils of the na[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 2-22 T able 2-8. MC3000 Imager Decode Ranges Bar Code Density Ranges Near Far 5.0 mil 4.5 in 11.43 cm 6.5 in 16.51cm 7.5 mil 3.3 in 8.38 cm 10.7 in 27.18 cm UPC A 2.5 in 6.35 cm 14.2 in 36.07cm 20 mil 2 .8 in 7.11 cm 18.9 in 48.01 cm PDF417 6.67 mil 5.3 in 13.46 cm 7.7 in 19.56 cm PDF417 10 mi l 4.3 in 10.92 cm 11.1 in 28.19 cm [...]

Operating th e MC3000 2-23 Resetting the Mobile Computer If the mobile co mputer stops responding to input, reset it. Ther e are two reset functions, warm boot and cold boot. A warm boot restarts the mobile c omputer by closing all running programs. All data that is not saved is lost. A cold boot also restarts the mobile computer , but erases all s[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 2-24 W aking the Mobile Computer The default wakeup conditions define wh at actions wakeup the m obile compu ter . These settings are configurable an d the factory default settings shown in T able 2-9 a re subject to change /update. File Sy stem Directory Structure The mobile compute r directory structure displays a ll of the fi[...]

Operating th e MC3000 2-25 All files copied to the RAM based folders are lost after a cold boot. Connecting to the Internet on a Wireless LAN Network The mobile compu ter can connect to the Internet a cross a wireless LAN netwo rk. The Wireless Applications utility starts automatically when the mobile computer is turned on and the wi reless applica[...]

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Using Bluetooth Chapter Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 3 Adaptive Frequency Hopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 3-2 Put File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15 Connect to Internet Using Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 -16 Dial-Up Networking Serv[...]

Using Bluetooth 3-3 Introduction Bluetooth-equipped devices can co mmunicate without wires, using fre quency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) RF to transm it and receive data in the 2.4 GHz Indus try Scientific and Medical (IS M) band (802.15.1). Bluetooth wire less technology is specificall y designed for short-range (30 feet/10 meters) communicatio[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 3-4 It is recommended: • Perform pairing in a secure environ ment • Keep PIN codes private and don't store the PIN codes in the mobile computer • Implement application-level security . T urning the Bluetooth Radio Mode On and Off T urn off the Bluetooth radio to save power or if entering an area with radio restriction[...]

Using Bluetooth 3-5 Enabling Bluetooth T o enable Bluetooth, tap Bluetooth icon - Enable Bluetooth . The Bluetooth ico n changes to indicate that Bluetooth is enabled. Figure 3-2. Enable Bluetooth Bluetooth Power States Cold Boot When a cold boot is performed on the mobile computer , Bluetooth turns off. It is normal to see the Bluetooth icon ap pe[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 3-6 When switching between Wizard Mode an d Explorer Mode, all active c onnections are closed. The following steps provide an example fo r using the Wizard to services for remote devices. 1. T ap the Bluetooth icon and select Show BTExplorer . The BTExpl orer window appears. 2. T ap File - New Co nnection . The New Co nnection W[...]

Using Bluetooth 3-7 5. Select a device from the list and then tap Next . The Connection Favorite Options window appears. Figure 3-5. Connection Favorite Options Window 6. Select Save As Favorite check box to save this service in the Favorite view . 7. In the Favo rite Name text box, enter a name for this serv ice that will appear in the Favorite li[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 3-8 Explorer Mode The BTExplorer window is streamlined and ea sy to navigate and provides greater control to users familiar with Bluetooth functionality . The menu bar provides quick access to the options and tools use d to connect to devices. Figure 3-7. Explorer Mode Window Y ou can also us e the “tap and hold” technique t[...]

Using Bluetooth 3-9 3. T ap the Bluetooth icon and select Show BTExplorer . T he BTExplor er window appears. Figure 3-8. BTExplorer Window 4. T ap and hold Remote Devices and select Discover Devices from the pop-up menu. The mobile computer searches for Bluetooth devices in the area. Figure 3-9. Discover Devices 5. The discovered device s display i[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 3-10 Bonding with Discovered Device(s) A bond is a relationship created be tween the mobile compu ter and another Bluetooth de vice in order to exchange information in a secure manner . Creating a bon d involves entering the same PIN on the two devices to bond . Once a bond is created, and th e Bluet ooth radios are turned on, t[...]

Using Bluetooth 3-11 7. The devices are s uccessfully paired. The d evice name moves to the T rusted Devices folder . Figure 3-13. Bonded (Pai red) Discovered Device Renaming a Bonded Device If it is necessary to rename a bonded device, it can be don e from the BTExplorer window . 1. Launch BTExplorer . 2. T ap and hold th e device to rename and se[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 3-12 3. The Change Device Name win dow appears. Figure 3-15. Change Device Name Window 4. Enter a new name for the bonded device in the text box. T ap OK . Deleting a Bonded Device If it is no longer necessary to connect with a device, delete it from the Blueto oth Bonded Devices windo w . 1. Launch BTExplorer . 2. T ap and hold[...]

Using Bluetooth 3-13 2. When prompted to bond with the remote device the PIN Code Request window appears. Figure 3-17. PIN Code Request Window Connections to untrusted devices are a se curity risk. 3. In the PIN Code: text box, enter the sa me PIN that was entered on the device requesting the bond. The PIN must b e between 1 and 16 characters. 4. I[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 3-14 3. The mobile computer communic ates with the remote device and then lists the services under the device name. Figure 3-19. List of Discovered Services Some examples of available serv ices are: • File T ransfer Service s • Dial-Up Networking Services • Headset or Hands-Free Se rvices • OBEX Object Push Services • [...]

Using Bluetooth 3-15 8. Select a folder . The contents of the folder ap pear in the sub-window . Figure 3-20. Remote Device Folders 9. T ap and hold on the file. A pop-up menu appea rs. 10. Select the action to perform: a. New - create a new file or folder . on the remote device b. Delete - delete the selected file on the remote device. c. Get File[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 3-16 3. T ap Open. The file is transferred from the mobile computer to the remote device . Connect to Internet Using Access Point This section explains how to acces s a Bluetooth-enabled LAN acce ss point (AP) for a network connection. With this method of communication the Internet Explorer can be use d to connect to a server . [...]

Using Bluetooth 3-17 6. T ap and hold on Dial-up Netw orking and select Co nnect from the pop-u p menu. The Select Dial-up Networking Entry window appears. Figure 3-21. Select Dial -up Networking Entry Window If a dial-up entry is not listed, see Add a Dial-up Entry on page 3-1 8 . 7. Select a dial-up entry . 8. T ap OK . The mobile computer begins[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 3-18 16. T o end a session, tap the Connectio n icon and then tap Disconne ct in the dialog box. Add a Dial-up Entry T o add a dial-up entry: 1. In the Select Dial-u p Networking Entry window , tap and hold and then select Add Entry from the pop-up menu. Figure 3-23. Add Dial-Up Entry 2. The Add Phone Book Entry window appe ars.[...]

Using Bluetooth 3-19 4. Select the T r usted Devices folder . 5. T ap the remote device folder . 6. T ap and hold on OBEX Object Push and select Connect . The OBEX Object Push window appears . 7. In the Action drop-down list, select one o f the options: Se nd Contact Information , Swap Contact Information , Fe tch Contact Information or Send a Pict[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 3-20 9. Navigate to the picture that you want to send to the other device. 10. T ap Open . 11. T ap OK . The picture is sent to the other de vice and a confirmati on dialog box appe ars on the other device to accept the picture. A Send Pic ture dialog appears. 12. T ap Ok . Headset Services T o connect to a Bluetooth headset: 1.[...]

Using Bluetooth 3-21 6. T ap and hold Serial Port and sele ct Connect in the pop-up menu. The Remote Service Co nnection window ap pears. Figure 3-26. Remote Service Connection Window 7. In the Loca l COM Port drop-down list select a COM port. 8. T ap OK . Personal Area Network Services Connect two or mo re Bluetooth device s to share files, collab[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 3-22 Bluetooth Settings Use the BTExplor er Settings window to configure the operation of the BTExplorer app lication. T ap T ools - Settings . The BTE xplorer Settings window ap pears. Device Info T ab Use the Device Info tab to configure the mobile computer’ s Bluetooth connection modes. Figure 3-27. BTExplorer Se ttings - D[...]

Using Bluetooth 3-23 Services T ab For security reason, by default services ar e not enabled. Use the Services tab to add or delete Bluetooth serv ices. Figure 3-28. BTExplorer Se ttings - Services T ab T o add a service: 1. T ap Add . The Add Loc al Service window displays. Figure 3-29. Add Local Service Window 2. In the list, select a service to [...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 3-24 Dial-Up Networking Service Dial-up Networking allows a dial-up modem to be accesse d by other Bluetooth devices. Figure 3-30. Add Local Service Window File T ransfer Service File transfer allows files to be browsed by other Blue tooth devices. Figure 3-31. File T rans fer Information Window Service Name Displays the name of[...]

Using Bluetooth 3-25 OBEX Object Push Service OBEX Object Push allo ws contacts, business ca rds, pictures, ap pointme nts, and tasks to be pushed to the device by other Bluetoo th devices. Figure 3-32. OBEX Exchange Information Window Root Direct ory S elect the dire ctory that ot her Bluetoot h devices can access. File Permissions Select the file[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 3-26 Personal Area Networking Service Personal Area Networking hosts a Personal Area Network wh ich allows communicatio n with other Bluetooth devic es. Figure 3-33. Persona l Area Networking Window Serial Port Service Serial port allows COM ports to be accessed by other Blu etooth devices. Figure 3-34. Serial Port Service Windo[...]

Using Bluetooth 3-27 Headset Service Serial port allows COM ports to be accessed by other Blu etooth devices. Figure 3-35. Heads et Service Window Service Name Displays the name of the service.[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 3-28 Security T ab T o adjust the security settings for an ind ividual service, select the Services tab first, then select th e individual serv ice, then Properties . Figure 3-36. BTExplorer Settings - Security T ab Use PIN Code (Incoming Connecting) Select for automatic use of the PIN code e ntered in the PIN Code text box. It [...]

Using Bluetooth 3-29 Discovery T ab Use the Discovery tab to set and modify discovered dev ices. Figure 3-37. BTExplorer Se ttings - Discovery T ab Inquiry Length Set s the amount of time that the mob ile computer ta kes to discover Bluetooth devices in the area. Name Disco very Mode Select eith er Automatic or manual. Discovered Devices Deletes al[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 3-30 V irtual COM Port T ab Use the Virtual COM Port tab to select the COM port s for Bluetoo th communicati on. Figure 3-38. BTExplorer Setti ngs - Virtual COM Port T ab If an application uses one of the COM ports assigned to Bluetoo th, opening this port causes the Bluetooth stack to activate and guide you through the connecti[...]

Using Bluetooth 3-31 Miscellaneous T ab Figure 3-40. BTExplorer Se ttings - Miscellaneous T ab Highlight Connecti ons Select the connection type to hi ghlight when co nnected. In the Wizard M ode, the only option is Favorites or None. In the Explorer Mo de the options are None, T ree View O nly , List V iew Only or T ree and List View . Apply T ext[...]

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Accessories Chapter Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Cradles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 4-2 Plastic Holster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14 Fabric Holster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Accessories 4-3 Introduction The MC3000 accessories provide a variety of product s upport cap abilities. Accessorie s include cradles, cables, spa re battery ch argers and SD cards. Cradles • The Single Slot Serial/USB cradle charge s the mobile computer main battery and/or a spare battery . It also synchronizes the mobile computer with a host co[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 4-4 Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle The Single Slot Serial/USB cradle: • Provides 5.4VDC power for operating the mobile comput er , cha rging the battery and charging a spa re battery . • Provides a serial port and a USB port for data communication between the mobile comp uter and a host computer or other serial devices (e.g .[...]

Accessories 4-5 T o charge the spare battery: 1. Insert the spare battery into the spare battery charging slot, bottom first, and pivot the top of the battery down onto the contact pins. 2. Gently press down on the battery to ensure proper contact. 3. The Spare Battery Charging L ED (see Figure 4-1 on page 4-4 ) indicates the spare battery cha rgin[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 4-6 Four Slot Cradles There are two four slot cradles, Four Slot Charge O nly cradle and Four Slot Ethernet c radle. The Four Slot E thernet cradle provides Ethernet communications. Bo th four slot cradles: • Provide 5.4 VDC po wer for operating the mobile comput er and charging the battery . • Simultaneously charges up to f[...]

Accessories 4-7 LED Charge Indications The Four Slot cradle s use the m obile computer amber Charg e LED Indicator to indicate the battery chargin g status. See T able 4-1 on page 4-5 for charging status indications. Power LED The green Power LED (only on the Four Slot Charge Only cradle) ligh ts to indicate that the Fou r Slot Charge Only cradle i[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 4-8 Four Slot Spare Battery Charger The Four Slot Spare Battery Cha rger simultaneously charges up to four spare ba tteries. Use only a Symb ol approved power supply output rated 12 VDC and minimu m 3.3 A. Use of an alternative power supply will void the product warranty and may cau se product damage. See Appendix C, Regulatory [...]

Accessories 4-9 Cables The cables are av ailable with a va riety of co nnection capabilities. Use only a Symbol approved powe r supply output rated 5. 4 VDC and minimum 3 A. Use of an alte rnative power supply will void the product warranty and may cause product damage. See Appendix C, Regulatory for the power supply regulatory compliance statemen [...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 4-10 Battery Charging and Operating Power The MC3000 Communication/Charg e cables can charg e t he mobile computer ba ttery and supply operatin g power . T o charge the mobile computer battery: 1. Connect the MC3000 Communication/Charge cable power in put connector to the Symbol approved pow er source. 2. Slide the bottom of the[...]

Accessories 4-11 Universal Battery Charger (UBC) Adapter The UBC Adapter can be used with a power supply as a standalon e spar e battery charger or it can be used with the four station UBC2000 to simultaneously charge up to four spare batterie s . For additional information on th e UBC 2000, refer to the UBC 2000 Quic k Reference Guid e p/n 70-3318[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 4-12 UBC Adapter LED Charge Indications The UBC Adapter charging LEDs indicate the ba ttery charging st atus. The Standard Battery usually charges in le ss than four hour s and the Extended Life Battery usually cha rges in less than six hours. Figure 4-6. UBC Adapter LEDs T able 4-2. UBC Adapter Ch arge LED Status Indications LE[...]

Accessories 4-13 Secure Device Card The Secure Device (SD) card provides secondary non-volatile stor age (the flash memory is slower than RAM). The SD card holder i s located under the battery . Follow proper Electro-Static Disch arge (ESD) precautions to avoid damaging the SD card . Proper ESD precautions inclu de, but are not limited to, working [...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 4-14 Plastic Holster The Plastic Hols ter provides a holder for the mobile computer . It consists o f a mobile computer hold er and a detachable b elt cl ip. Press the release button to remove the detachable belt clip. Figure 4-8. Plastic Holster Pinch the clip release and attach the Plastic Holster to a belt or waist band. Figu[...]

Accessories 4-15 T o insert the mobile computer , slide the mobile computer into the P lastic Holster with the screen facing the u ser . T o remove the mobile c omputer , press and lift to remove the mo bile computer . Figure 4-10. Insert and Remo ve the Mobile Computer Insert Mobile Computer Remove Mobile Computer[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 4-16 Fabric Holster The Fabric Hols ter provides a soft holder for the mobile compute r . It consists of a fabr ic mobile computer holder , a detac hable sho ulder strap and a detacha ble belt clip. Press the release bu tton to remove the de tachable belt clip. See Figure 4-11 to remo ve the detachab le clip see Figure 4-1 2 on [...]

Accessories 4-17 Shoulder Strap Remove the detach able belt clip (see Figure 4-11 on page 4 -16 ) and attach the shoulder strap. Figure 4-13. Attach the Fabric Holster T o the Shoulder Strap The Fabric Holster holds the mobile computer on a belt or waist band. 1. T o insert the mobile computer , slide the mobile computer into the F abric Holster wi[...]

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Maintenance & T roubleshooting Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 3 Maintaining the Mobile Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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Maintenance & Troubles hooting 5-3 Introduction This chapter includes instructions on c leaning and storing the mo bile computer , and provid es troubleshooting solution s for pote ntia l problems during mobile computer operation. Maintaining the Mobile Computer For trouble-free service, observe the following tip s when using the mobile compute[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 5-4 T roubleshooting Mobile Computer T able 5-1. T roubleshootin g the Mobile Computer Problem Cause Solution Mobile comput er does not turn on. Main battery not charg ed. Charge or replace t he main battery . Main batte ry not installed properly . Ensure the battery is insta lled properly . See Install Main Battery on page 1-6 [...]

Maintenance & Troubles hooting 5-5 The mobile comp uter does not accept scan input. Scanning appl ication is no t loaded. V erify that the mobile computer i s loaded with a scanning applic ation. See the system administrator . Unreadable bar code. Ensure the symbol is not defaced. Distance betw een scan window and bar code is incorrect. Ensure [...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 5-6 Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle T able 5-2. T roubleshooting the Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle Symptom Possible Cause Solution Mobile comput er amber Charge LED Indicato r does not l ight when mobile comp uter inserted. Cradle is no t receiving power . Ensure th e power cable is connec ted securely to both the cradle and t o A[...]

Maintenance & Troubles hooting 5-7 Four Slot Char ge Only Cradle Four Slot Ethernet Cradle T able 5-3. T roubleshooting the F our Slot Charge Only Cradle Problem Cause Solution Mobile computer amber Charge LED Indicator d oes not light when mobil e computer in serted. Cradle is not receiving po wer . Ensure the power cable is connected secur el[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e 5-8 Four Slot Spare Battery Charger UBC Adapter T able 5-5. T roubleshooting the F our Slot Spare Battery Charger Symptom Possible Cause Solution Spare Battery Charging LED does not lig ht when spar e battery is inserted. Spare battery is not cor rectly seated. Remove and r e-insert the spare batt ery into the charging slo t, en[...]

Maintenance & Troubles hooting 5-9 Cables T able 5-7. T roubleshooting the Cables Symptom P ossible Cause Solution Mobile computer amber Charge LED Indicato r does not l ight when mobile computer attached. Cable is not receiving power . Ensure the power cable is connected securely to both the cable and to AC power . Mobile comput er is not se a[...]

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T echnical Specifications Appendix Contents Mobile Computer And Accessory Technical Spec ifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3[...]

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Technical Specifications A-3 Mobile Computer And Access ory T echnical Specifications T able A-1 summarizes the mobile computer te chnical specificat ions and intended operating environments. T able A-2 summarizes the accessory technical specificat ions and the intended operating en vironments. T able A-1. Mobile Computer T echnical Specifications [...]

MC3000 Inte grator Guide A-4 Processor/ Memory Intel ® XScale™ PXA270 312MHz with 32MB RAM/64MB Flash or Intel ® XScale™ PXA270 520MHz with 64MB RAM /64MB Flash Interface RS232, 115.2 kbps max, and U SB WLAN Symbol Spectrum 24, 802.11ab g Keypad Options 28-Key , 38 -Key and 48-Key Data Captur e: Code 39, code 128, code 93 , codabar , code 11,[...]

Keypad Functions/Special Characters Appendix Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 Keypads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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Keypad Functions/Specia l Characters B-3 Introduction This appendix contains th e keypad functions/sp ecial characters for the 38-Ke y keypad. Each function/special c haracter is includ ed in the table along with how the functi on/special character is gene rated. Keypads The mobile compu ter is available with one of three keypads: • 28-key keypad[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e B-4 T able B-1. Special C haracter Generation Map Special Character 28-Key Keypad Key Sequence, Special Character Generation 38-Key Keypad Key Sequence, Special Character Generation 48-Key Keypad Key Sequence, Special Character Generation [ Use the Keyboard Inp ut Panel* FUNC + 4 FUNC + T ] U se the Keyboard Input Pan el* FUNC +[...]

Regulatory Appendix Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3 Accessory Power Supply Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3[...]

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Regulatory C-3 Introduction This appendix contains the acces sory power supply regulatory compliance state ments. Accessory Power Supply Regulatory Compliance T able C-1. Accessory Power Supplie s, Regulatory Compliance Statements Accessory Power Supplies Regulatory Compliance Statements Single Slot Se rial/USB Cradle Power Supply Use only a Symbol[...]

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Glossary 802.11/802.11 abg A radio prot ocol that may be used by the Symbol radio card. Access Point Access Point (AP) refers to Symbol’ s Ethernet Access Point. It is a piece of communicatio ns equipment that manage s communication s between th e host computer system and one or more wireles s terminals. An AP connects to a wi red Ethernet LAN an[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e GL-2 AirBEAM ® Smart Client AirBEAM® Smart Client is pa rt of Symbol’ s AirBEAM® suite, which al so includes AirBEAM ® Safe and AirBEAM® Manager . The AirBEAM® Smar t Client system uses the network acces sible ho st server to store software files t hat are to be download ed to the mobile computer s. The AirBEAM® Smart C[...]

Glossary GL-3 Byte On an addressable bou ndary , eight adjacent binary digits (0 and 1) combined in a pattern to represe nt a specific character or nu meric value. Bits are numbered fr om the right, 0 through 7, with bit 0 the low-order bit. One b yte in memory is used to store one ASCII cha racter . boot or boot-up The process a comput er goes thr[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e GL-4 COM port Communication port; ports are identif ied by number , e.g., COM1, COM2. Continuous Code A bar code or symbol in which all spaces within the symbol are parts of characte rs. There are no intercharacte r gaps in a continuo us code. The abse nce of gaps a llows for great er information density . Cradle A cradle is use[...]

Glossary GL-5 Flash Memory Flash memory is responsib le for storing the system firmware and is non-vo latile . If the system power is interrupted the data is not be lost . Gateway Address An IP addre ss for a ne twork gateway o r router . A mobile computer may be part o f a subnet as specified by its IP address and Netmask. It can send pac kets dir[...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e GL-6 Interleaved 2 of 5 A binary bar code symbology re presenting characte r pairs in groups of five bars and five inter leaved spaces. Interleaving provides for greater information density . The location of wide elements (b ar/spaces) within each gr oup determines which characte rs are encoded. This continuous code type uses no[...]

Glossary GL-7 Mobile Computer In this text, mobile computer refers to the S ymbol portable computer . It can be set up to run as a stand-alone device, or it can be set up to communicate with a netwo rk, using wireless radio technology . Nominal The exact (or ideal) intend ed value for a specified parameter . T olerances are specified as positive a [...]

MC3000 U ser Guid e GL-8 Scanning Mode The scanner is ener gized, programmed an d ready to read a bar code. Scanning Sequence A method of p rogramming or co nfiguring parameters fo r a bar code reading syst em by scanning bar code menus. SDK Software Deve lopment Kit Self-Checking Code A symbo logy that uses a checking algo rithm to detect encoding[...]

Glossary GL-9 Symbol Length Length of symbol measu red from the begin ning of the quiet zone (margin) adjacent to the start characte r to the end of the quiet zon e (margin) ad jacent to a stop charac ter . Symbology The struct ural rules and convent ions for re presenting data within a particular bar code type (e.g. UPC/EAN, Code 39, PDF417, etc.)[...]

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Numerics 28-key keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4, B-3 38-key keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6, B-3 48-key keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8, B-3 802.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4 A accessories . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

MC3000 User Guide IN-2 main battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9 MC3000 communi cation/charge cab les . . . . .4-10 battery charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 temperatur e range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9 UBC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11 battery sta[...]

Index IN-3 holster, plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3, 4-14 humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3 I icons bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11, 2-12 imager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 aiming . . . . . . . . . .[...]

MC3000 User Guide IN-4 contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A -3 SD card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13 installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13 specifications . . . . . . . .[...]

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