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MC9000-G Product Reference Guide with Windows ® Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs[...]

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MC9000-G with Windows ® Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs Product Reference Guide 72-65703-01 Revision A October 2003[...]

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Contents About This Guide Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi x Chapter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

MC9000-G wit h Windows ® Mobile 2003 Software for Pocke t PCs PRG iv Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Charging the Main Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Charging Spare Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Contents v Entering Information Using the Input Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 Using the Soft Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35 Using the Block Recognizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36 Using the Letter Recognizer . . . . .[...]

MC9000-G wit h Windows ® Mobile 2003 Software for Pocke t PCs PRG vi Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 0 Program Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Up/Down Control . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Contents vii Contrast (Monochrome Devices Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40 Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

MC9000-G wit h Windows ® Mobile 2003 Software for Pocke t PCs PRG viii Chapter 5. Spectrum24 Configuration Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 3 Mobile Companion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Contents ix Creating Meeting Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6 Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 7 Using the Summary Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

MC9000-G wit h Windows ® Mobile 2003 Software for Pocke t PCs PRG x Using AvantGo Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-37 Using Pocket Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-38 Browsing the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Contents xi Battery Charging Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22 Serial/USB Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22 Using the MSR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22 Cab[...]

MC9000-G wit h Windows ® Mobile 2003 Software for Pocke t PCs PRG xii Chapter 10. Configuring the Mobile Computer Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10- 3 Starting Terminal Configuration Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 D[...]

Contents xiii Magnetic Stripe Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-12 Appendix A. Block Recognizer Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A- 3 Appendix B. Demo Program Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

MC9000-G wit h Windows ® Mobile 2003 Software for Pocke t PCs PRG xiv Scanner Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-29 Symbol Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-30 PC Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Contents xv Appendix E. Keypad Maps Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E- 3 Keypads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E- 3 43-Key Keypad Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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About This Guide Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi x Chapter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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xix Introduction This Product Reference Gu ide provides information about the MC900 0-K and MC9000-S mobile computers using the Microsoft ® Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocke t PCs, and its accessories. The MC9000-K and MC9000-S mobile computers include the following va riations: • MC9010: Windows ® Mobile 2003 So ftware for Pocket PCs oper[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Softwar e for Pocket P Cs PRG xx • Chapter 7, Applications describes how to use the applicatio ns installed on the mobile computer . • Chapter 8, Accessories describ es the accessories available for the mobile computer and how to setup power connections an d battery charging capabilities, where applicable. [...]

xxi • icons on a s creen. • Bold text is used to highlight the followi n g: • key names o n a keypad • button names on a screen. • Bullets (•) indicate: • action items • lists of alternatives • lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential. • Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appe[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Softwar e for Pocket P Cs PRG xxii Call the Support Center fro m a phone near the sca nning equipment so that the service person can try to talk you through the pro blem. If the equipment is fo und to be working properly and the problem is symbol readability , the Support Center will request samples of bar code[...]

xxiii Denmark/Danmark Symbol T echnologies AS Dr . Neergaardsvej 3 2970 Hørsholm 7020-1718 (In side Denmark) +45-7020-1 718 (Outside Denmark) Europe/Mid-East Distri butor Operations Contact your local distributor or call +44 118 945 7360 Finland/Suomi Oy Symbol T echnologies Kaupintie 8 A 6 FIN-00440 Hel sinki, Finland 9 5407 580 (Inside Finland) [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Softwar e for Pocket P Cs PRG xxiv Netherlands/Nederland Symbol T echnologies Kerkplein 2, 7051 CX Postbus 24 70 50 AA V arssevel d, Netherland s 315-271700 (Inside Netherla nds) +31-315-27 1700 (Outside Nether lands) Norway/Norge Symbol’ s registere d and mailing ad dress: Symbol T echnologies Norway Hoybrat[...]

xxv If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Busin ess Partner , contac t that Business Partner for service. For the latest version of this guid e go to: http://www .symbol.com/manuals .[...]

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Getting Started Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1- 3 Unpacking the Mobile Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 1-2 Setting Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Checking Battery Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Configuring the Mobile Computer . . . . . . . . .[...]

Getting Start ed 1-3 Introduction This chapter lists the acc essories for the mobile computer and expla ins how to install and charge the batteries, replace the han d strap and start the mobile computer for the first time. Figure 1-1. MC9000-G Strap Lanyard Keypad Indicator LED Bar T ouch Screen Microphone Headphon e Jack Scan Button Power T rigger[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 1-4 Unpacking the Mobile Computer Carefully remove all protective material from around the mob ile computer and save the shipping container for later storage and shipping . V erify that you receive d all equipment listed below: • mobile computer • lithium-ion battery • handstr[...]

Getting Start ed 1-5 Accessories • Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle: Charges the mobile compu ter main battery and a spare battery . It also synchronizes the mobile com puter with a host computer through either a serial or a USB connec tion. • Four Slot Charge On ly Cradle: Charges the mobile computer main battery . • Four Slot Ethernet Cradle: [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 1-6 Getting Started In order to start using the mobile computer for the first time: • install the main battery • charge the main battery and backup battery • start the mobile computer • configure the mobile computer . The main battery can be c harged before or after it is in[...]

Getting Start ed 1-7 Removing the Main Battery T o remove the main battery: 1. Press the red Power button to turn off the screen. This sets the mobile computer to suspend mode. 2. Simultaneously press both primar y battery releases. The battery partially ejec ts from the mobile computer . 3. Press the secondary battery release, on top of the batter[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 1-8 Charging the Battery Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery Before using the mobile computer for the first time, charge the main battery until the am ber charge indicator light remains lit (see T able 1-1 on pag e 1-9 for charge status indications). Charg e time is [...]

Getting Start ed 1-9 • Four Slot Spare Battery Charger o n page 8-17 • Universal Battery Charger (UBC) on page 8-28 . Charging the Main Battery Y ou can ch arge the main battery in the mobile computer using a cradle , the CAM with a charging cable, or the MSR with the appropriate power supply . 1. Ensure the acce ssory used to charge the main b[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 1-10 2. Insert the spare battery into the accessory’ s spare battery charging slot with the char ging contacts facing down (over the charging pins) and gently press down on the battery to ensure proper contact. 3. The battery starts to c harge automatically . T he amber charge LE [...]

Getting Start ed 1-11 T o replace stylus: Push the stylus back into the storag e positi on. The stylus automatically locks in place.[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 1-12 Strap Lanyard The strap lanyard may be moved to either the le ft or right side of the mobile computer to suit user preferences. T o reposition the strap lanyard: 1. Disconnect the strap lanyard disconnec t clip. 2. Open loop and slide the di sco nnect clip through the loop. 3. [...]

Getting Start ed 1-13 Starting the Mobile Computer Press the Power bu tton to turn on the mobile computer . If the mobile c omputer does n ot power on, perform a cold boot. See Resetting the Mobile Compu ter on page 2-51 . When a battery is fully inserted in a mobile computer for the first time, upon the mobile computer’ s first powe r up, the de[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 1-14 Calibrating the Screen T o calibrate the screen so the cursor on the to uch scree n aligns with the tip of the stylus: 1. Using the stylus carefully p ress and briefly hold the tip of stylus on the center of each target that appears on th e screen. Figure 1-7. Align Screen T o [...]

Getting Start ed 1-15 2. Follow the directions on the screen which lead you throug h a simple exercise illustrating how to use the stylus and pop-up menu s. Figure 1-8. Using Pop-up Menus 3. Use the drop-down list to set your time zone, and tap Next . Figure 1-9. Setting T ime Zone 4. T ap the Complete screen to complete the initial setup.[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 1-16 5. The T oday scre en appears. (See T oday Screen on page 2-23 for informatio n about using the T oday screen.) Figure 1-10. T oday Screen Setting T ime and Date When the mobile computer is pow ered on for the first time, and a fter a cold boot, tap Start - Se ttings - System t[...]

Getting Start ed 1-17 See Clock on page 3-35 for details about setting tim e and date. Checking Battery Status T o check whether the main battery or backup battery in the mobile compu ter is charged, tap Start - Settings - System tab - Power icon to display the Battery Status window . Figure 1-12. Batt ery Status Screen T o save battery power , set[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 1-18 Configuring the Mobile Computer Refer to the following chapters to configure the mobile computer : • T o customize the mo bile computer settin gs, see Chapte r 3, Settings . • T o set up ActiveSync to synchronize the mobile comput er with the host computer , see Chapter 4, [...]

Operating Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Keypads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 43-Key Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 2-2 Battery Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27 Connectivity Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Time Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Operatin g 2-3 Resetting the Mobile Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51 Performing a Warm Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51 Performing a Cold Boot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 2-4 Introduction This chapter explains the physical buttons an d controls on the mobile computer , how to use the mobile computer , includin g instructions for powering on and resetting the m obile computer , using the stylus and a headset, entering information and scanning. Keypads[...]

Operatin g 2-5 43-Key Keypad The 43-key keypa d contains a Power button, application keys, sc roll keys and a function key . The keypad is color -coded to ind icate the alternate function key (blue) valu es and the alternate ALPHA key (orange) values. Note that keyp ad functions can be changed by an application so the mobile computer’ s keypad ma[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 2-6 T able 2-1. 43-Key Descriptions Key Description Power (red) Powers the mobile computer on and off. Performs a wa rm boot when he ld for five seconds and a cold boot whe n held for 1 5 second s. Green/Red Dot Unassigned f unction key. (Button includes a green or red dot.) Scan (y[...]

Operatin g 2-7 For detailed keypad in formation, incl uding ASCII value s and VK codes, see Appendix E, Keypad Maps . For information about usin g the soft keyboard input panel, see Entering Information Using the Input Panel on page 2-34 . AL T Press and rele ase the AL T key to activate the keyp ad AL T (altern ate) functions. Pr ess and release t[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 2-8 53-Key Keypad The 53-key keypa d contains a Power button, application keys, sc roll keys and fun ction keys. The keypad is color-coded to indicate the alternate function ke y (blue) values. Note that k eypad functions can be changed by an application so the mobile comp uter’ s[...]

Operatin g 2-9 T able 2-2. 53-Key Descriptions Key Description Power (red) Powers the mobile computer o n and off. Performs a warm boot when held fo r five seconds and a cold boot whe n held for 15 secon ds. Green/Red Dot Unassigned function ke y . (Butto n includes a g reen or re d dot.) Scan (yellow) Scan key - used for scanni ng application s, t[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 2-10 For detailed keypad in formation, including ASCII values and VK codes, see Appendix E, Keypad Maps . For information about usin g the soft keyboard input panel, see Entering Information Using the Input Panel on page 2-34 . Shift Press and rele ase the SHIF T key to activate the[...]

Operatin g 2-11 3270 Emulator Keypad The 3270 emulator keypad contains a Power button, applica tion keys, scroll keys and a function key . The keypad is color-coded to indicate the alternate function key (blue) valu es. Note that keypad functions can be cha nged by an application s o the m obile computer’ s key pad may not function ex actly as de[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 2-12 T able 2-3. 3270 Emul ator Descriptions Key Description Power (red) Powers the mobile computer on and off. Performs a war m boot when h eld for five s econds and a co ld boot when held for 15 seconds. Green/Red Do t Unassigned functi on key . ( Button incl udes a gree n or red [...]

Operatin g 2-13 For detailed keypad in formation, incl uding ASCII value s and VK codes, see Appendix E, Keypad Maps . For information about usin g the soft keyboard input panel, see Entering Information Using the Input Panel on page 2-34 . Shift Press and release the SH IF T key to activate the keypad alternate SHIF T function s. Press and rel eas[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 2-14 5250 Emulator Keypad The 5250 emulator keypa d contains a Power butto n, application keys, scroll key s and a function key . The keypad is color-coded to indicate the alternate function key (blue) valu es. Note that keypad functions can be chang ed by an application so the m ob[...]

Operatin g 2-15 T able 2-4. 5250 Emul ator Descriptions Key Description Power (red) Powers the mo bile computer on and o ff. Performs a warm boot when held for five seconds and a cold boot when held for 15 seco nds. Green/Red Dot Unassigned function key . (Button includes a green or red do t.) Scan (yellow) Scan key - used f or scanning application[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 2-16 For detailed keypad in formation, including ASCII values and VK codes, see Appendix E, Keypad Maps . For information about usin g the soft keyboard input panel, see Entering Information Using the Input Panel on page 2-34 . Shift Press and release the SHIF T key to activate the [...]

Operatin g 2-17 VT Emulator Keypad The VT emulator keypad contains a Powe r button, application keys, scroll keys and a function key . The keypad is color -coded to indicate the alternate function key (blue) values. Note that keypad functions can be changed by an application so the mobile comp uter’ s keypad may not function exactly as described.[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 2-18 T able 2-5. VT Emul ator Descriptions Key Description Power (red) Powers the mo bile compute r on and off. Performs a warm boot wh en held for fi ve seconds an d a cold boo t when held for 15 seconds. Green/Red Dot Unassigned function key . (Button includes a gre en or red dot.[...]

Operatin g 2-19 For detailed keypad in formation, incl uding ASCII value s and VK codes, see Appendix E, Keypad Maps . For information about usin g the soft keyboard input panel, see Entering Information Using the Input Panel on page 2-34 . Shift Press and release the SHIF T key to activate the keypad alternate SHIF T functions. Press and rele ase [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 2-20 Keypad Special Functions The keypad specia l functions are color coded on the keypads. Fo r example, on the 53-key keypad, th e display backlight icon is blue indicating that the blue function key must be selected first to access the display backlight. On the 43-key keypad, the[...]

Operatin g 2-21 Using the Power Button Press the red Power b utton to turn the mobile computer scre en on and off (suspend mo de). The mobile computer is on when the sc reen is on and th e mobile computer is in suspe nd mode when the screen is off. For more information, see Starting the Mobile Computer on page 1-13 . The Power butto n is also used [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 2-22 Using a Headset Y ou can us e a stereo headset to listen to mono audio playb ack. T o use a headset, plug the heads et jack into the audio connector on the top of the mobile comput er . Ensure that the m obile computer’ s volume is set appropriately before putting the headset[...]

Operatin g 2-23 Today Screen When you turn on the mobile computer for the first ti me each day (or after 4 hou rs of inactivity), the T oday screen appears. Y ou can also display it by tapping Start - T oda y . On the T oda y screen, you can see important information for the day . Figure 2-7. T oday Screen The T oday screen may vary depending on th[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 2-24 Using the Navigation Bar and Command Bar The navigation bar at the top of the screen displays the activ e program, various status icons (see T able 2-7 ) and current time. It also allows you to select prog rams and close screens. Use the command bar at the bottom of the screen [...]

Operatin g 2-25 Status Icons Y ou may s ee the status icons listed in T able 2-7 o n the navigation bar located at the top of the sc reen. T able 2-7. Status Icons Icon Function Description Speaker T urns all sounds on and off. Battery Backup battery is very low (not enabled ) . Main battery is charging.* Main battery is low . Main battery is very [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 2-26 Speaker Icon Y ou can ad just the system volume using the Speaker icon in the Navigation bar . 1. T ap the Speaker icon. The Vo l u m e dialog box app ears. Figure 2-9. V olume Dialog Box 2. T ap and move the slide bar to adjust the volume. 3. Select the On or Off radio button [...]

Operatin g 2-27 Battery Icon Battery icons display on the Navigation Bar when the main battery or backup battery power falls below a predetermined level. A Battery dialog box also appe a rs indicati ng the status of the main or backup battery . On mobile computers with color displays, the Main Battery Low text is blue and the Main Battery V ery Low[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 2-28 Connectivity Icon The Connectivity icon in dicates the communic ation status of the mo bile computer when it’ s connecting to the intern et or host computer . Figure 2-11. Connectivity Dialog Box[...]

Operatin g 2-29 T ime Icon The Ti m e icon displays the current time in a d igital or analog format. T o c hange the time format, tap and hold the Ti m e icon until a menu appears. Select the fo rmat you want. Figure 2-12. T ime Icon Format Menu T o display current date, time and appointments : 1. T ap the Ti m e icon to display the T ime and Next [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 2-30 2. The dialog box displays the curren t date and time, the battery status and any upcoming appointments in the Calend ar . Instant Message Icon The Instant Mes sage icon notifies you when MSN Messenger has re ceived a new incoming message. See MSN® Messenger on pag e 7-27 for [...]

Operatin g 2-31 E-Mail Icon The E-Mail icon notifies you whe n you have rece ived incoming e-m ails. See Inbox on page 7-15 for more information. Figure 2-15. New E-ma il Messages Dialog Box Multiple Notification Icon The Multiple Notification icon appears when two or more message notifications occur . T ap the icon to display the multiple notifica[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 2-32 Selecting Programs T o select a program, tap Start - Prog rams , then the program name. (T o sele ct which programs appear on the Program menu, see Chapter 3, Settings .) Figure 2-17. Start Menu Some programs have abbreviated la bels for check boxes and drop-down list. T o see [...]

Operatin g 2-33 Using Pop-up Menus With pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an acti o n for an item. For example, use the pop-up menu in the contact list to delete a contact, make a copy of a c ontact, or send an e-mail message to a contact. The actions in the pop-up menus vary from program to program. T o access a pop-up menu, ho ld the stylus on[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 2-34 Notifications The mobile compu ter notifies you when you have so mething to do. For example, if you've set up an appointment in Calendar , a task with a due date in Ta s k s , or an alarm in Clock , you'll be notified in any of the following wa ys: • a message box a[...]

Operatin g 2-35 T o show or hide the input pan el, tap the Input Panel button. T ap the arrow next to this button to view input methods. Figure 2-19. Input Panel Button When you use the input panel, the mobile computer anticipates the word yo u are typing or writ ing and displays it above the input panel. Whe n you tap the displayed word, it is ins[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 2-36 2. On the Soft Keyboard, tap the key s with the stylus. Figure 2-21. Soft Keyboard Using the Block Recognizer T o use the Block Recognizer : 1. T ap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Block Recognizer . 2. Write a letter in the left side of the b ox, or a number in [...]

Operatin g 2-37 2. Write letters or numbers in the writing area, just as you would on paper . Write capital letters in the left side of the box, numbers in the right side, and lower case letters in the cente r . Figure 2-23. Letter Recognizer When you write a letter , it is converted to typed text on the screen. For specific instructions on using L[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 2-38 T o write on the screen, tap the Pen button to switch to writing mode. Line s appear on the scre en to guide you. Figure 2-25. Writ ing on the Screen Some programs that accept writing do not have the Pen button. Se e the documentation for that program to find out how to switch [...]

Operatin g 2-39 T o convert certain words, se lect them before tapping Recognize on the To o l s menu (or tap and hold the selected words, then tap Recognize on the pop-up menu). If a word is not rec ognized, it is left as writing. Figure 2-26. Writ ing on the Screen If the conversion is inco rrect, select different words from a list of alternates [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 2-40 words appears. T ap the w ord you want to u se, or tap the writing at the top o f the menu to return to the original writing. Figure 2-27. Alternate List Writing T ips • Write neatly . • Write on the lines and draw descenders below the line. Cross off the "t" and [...]

Operatin g 2-41 Selecting T ext T o edit or format typed text, select it by d ragging the stylus across the text. Cut, c opy , and/or paste text by holding the selected words then tapping an editin g command on the pop-up menu, or by tapping the comma nd on the Edit menu. Selecting Writing T o select writing to edit or format: 1. T ap and hold the [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 2-42 Drawing on the Screen Drawing on the screen is simila r to writing on the scr ee n. T o create a drawing, cross three ru led lines on the first stroke. A drawing box appea rs. Subsequent strokes in or touching the drawing box become part of the drawing. Drawings th at do no t c[...]

Operatin g 2-43 Recording a Message Y ou may reco rd a message to capture thoughts, remin ders, and phone numbers. In Calenda r , T asks, and Contacts, you can include a recordin g in the Notes tab. In the Notes p rogram, you can either create a stand-alone reco rding or include a reco rding in a written note. T o create a recording: 1. Start the N[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 2-44 Using My T ext When using Inbox or MSN Messenger , use My T ext to quickly insert preset or frequently used messages into the text entry area. T o insert a messa ge, tap My T ext and tap a message. Figure 2-30. Using My T ext Y ou can add text after inserting a My T ext message[...]

Operatin g 2-45 Entering Data An integrated bar code scanner or imager on the mo bile computer can scan data into data fields, using a scan or image applicatio n, in the same way data is entered via the keyboard. In addition, mobile computers with an inte grated imager can capt ure and store still images. For more information, see page B-14 and Lau[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 2-46 Data Capture Mobile computers with an integrated lase r scanner allow you to colle ct data by scanning one dimensional bar codes. Mobile computers with an integrated imager allow you to collec t data by decoding one dime nsional bar codes (inclu ding RSS) and two d imensional b[...]

Operatin g 2-47 Operational Modes Mobile computers with a n integrated imager have two modes of operatio n: Decode Mode and Image Capture Mode. Bo th modes ar e activated by pulling the trigger . Decode Mode In this mode, u pon pulling the trigge r , the Imager attempts to locate and decode enabled bar codes within its field of view . The Imager re[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 2-48 Contact the Symbol Support Center if chronic scanning difficulties develop. Decoding of properly printed bar cod es should be quick and effortless. Scanning Bar Codes 1. Ensure that a scan enabled app lication is loaded on the mobile computer . 2. Aim the scan exit window at th[...]

Operatin g 2-49 code was decoded successfu lly . Figure 2-33. Bar Code C entered in Aiming Pattern Figure 2-34. Bar Code Not Ce ntered in Aiming Pattern 4. Release the trigger . Imager decoding usually occurs instan taneously . The mobile computer repeats the steps required to take a digita l picture (image) of a poor or difficult bar code, as long[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 2-50 Scanning procedures depe nd on the application and mobile compu ter configuration. An application may use different scanning procedures from the one listed above. Scan LED Indicator The Indicator LED bar on the mobile computer provi des a visual indication of the scan status. S[...]

Operatin g 2-51 Resetting the Mobile Computer If the mobile computer stops resp onding to input, reset it. There are two res et functions, warm boot and cold boot. A warm boot restarts the mobi le co mputer by closing all runn ing programs. A cold boot also restarts the mobile compu ter , but erases all stored records and entries in RAM. Data saved[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 2-52 3. Calibrate the screen . See Align Scree n on page 1-14 to calibrate the mobile computer screen.[...]

Settings Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 5 Adjusting Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Personal Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-2 Owner Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Settings 3-3 Regional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47 Remove Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50 Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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Settings 3-5 Introduction This chapter provides basic instruc tions for custom izing the mobile co mputer by adjusting se ttings. Adjusting Settings T o view available options fo r the mobile compu ter settings, tap Start - Settings . Y ou can adju st settings in either the Personal tab or the System tab. Personal T ab Figure 3-1. Setti ngs - Perso[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-6 Configure the items tha t appear in t he Start menu. See Menus on page 3- 14 for more information. Change owner's personal profiles. See O wner Information on page 3-16 for more inf o rmation. Change owne r's password and set secur ity options. See Passwords on page 3-[...]

Settings 3-7 Sy stem T ab Figure 3-2. Settings - Sy stem T ab T able 3-2 lists the applications available in the System tab. T able 3-2. Sy stem T ab Applications Icon Description Provides device inf o rmation an d name. See About on page 3 -26 for more informa tion. Customize when and for ho w long the backl ight should stay on. See Backl ight on [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-8 Adjust the co ntrast on th e display (mon ochrome displ ays only). See Contrast (Monochrome Devices Only) on page 3- 39 for more infor mation. Adjust the allocation of storage and program memor y . See Memory on page 3-40 for more information. View battery status and cha nge pow[...]

Settings 3-9 Connections T ab Figure 3-3. Settings - Connections T ab T able 3-2 lists the applications available in the System tab. T able 3-3. Sy stem T ab Applications Icon Description Currently not su pported. Currently not su pported. Change conn ection infor mation. See Co nnecting to the Internet on a Wireless Netw ork on page 4- 21 for more[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-10 Buttons Use the Buttons window - Up/Down Control tab to customize Up/Down key control. Program Buttons The Program Buttons tab is currently not supported. Refer to the Windows CE Help File for Symbol T erminals for information about keypad mapping. Up/Down Control T o set the k[...]

Settings 3-11 Input Use the Input window to switch inp ut methods and set input options. Input Method T o select an input method: 1. T ap Start - Settings - Personal tab - Input icon - Input Method tab. Figure 3-5. Input Wi ndow - Input Method T ab 2. From the Input method: drop-down list, select the input method. 3. Make any additional desired cha[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-12 W ord Completion T o adjust how suggested words pop-up in a window abo ve the input panel: 1. T ap Start - Settings - Personal tab - Input icon - Word Completion tab. Figure 3-6. Input Window - W ord Completion T ab 2. Make the desired changes to the settings. 3. T ap ok .[...]

Settings 3-13 Options T o adjust the options for writing and recording: 1. T ap Start - Settings - Personal tab - Input icon - Options tab. Figure 3-7. Input Window - Options tab 2. Make the desired changes to the settings. 3. T ap ok .[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-14 Menus Use Menus window to change the items that appear in the Start menu. Start Menu T o change the items that appear in the Start menu: 1. T ap Start - Settings - Personal tab - Men us icon - Start Menu tab. Figure 3-8. Menus Wi ndow - Start Menu T ab 2. Select the programs th[...]

Settings 3-15 New Menu T o enable th e New menu: T ap Start - Settings - Personal tab - Men us icon - New Menu tab. Figure 3-9. Menus Window - New Menu T ab 1. Select the T urn on the New butto n menu check box. 2. Select the item s to appear o n the menu. An arrow appears next to New in the command bar of certain programs such as Pocket Word, Pock[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-16 Owner Information Use the Owner Information window to enter information about the owner . The information can be displayed when the mobile computer is turned on. Identification T o enter personal information: 1. T ap Start - Settings - Personal tab - Owner Information icon - Id[...]

Settings 3-17 Notes T o add more inform ation about the owner: 1. T ap Start - Settings - Personal tab - Owner Information icon - Notes tab. Figure 3-11. Owner Inform ation Window - Notes T ab 2. Enter information in the Notes: box. 3. T o have this information display when you start the mobile com puter , selec t the Show information when device i[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-18 After the information is enter ed and the Show information when device is turned on check boxes are selected, th e Wel c om e window appears whenever the mob ile computer is powered on. T ap the screen with the stylus to exit the We l c om e window . Figure 3-12. W elcome Windo[...]

Settings 3-19 Passwords Use the Password window to set a password to disab le unauthorized access to the mobile com puter . Password If the device is configured to c onnect to a networ k, use a strong (difficult to figure out) password to help protect network security . Password cracking to ols continue to improve and the computers used to crack pa[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-20 a. In the Pass word: field, enter a seven character passwo rd. A strong password must contain at least seven characters that are a combin ation of uppercase and lowercase letters, numerals, and punctuation. Figure 3-14. Alphanumeric Password b. In the Con firm: field, re-enter [...]

Settings 3-21 Hint T o set hint so that you can remember the pas sword: 1. T ap Start - Settings - Personal tab - Password icon - Hint tab. Figure 3-15. Password Window - Hint T ab 2. In the text box, enter a password hin t that would remind you of the password you set. 3. T ap ok .[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-22 Sounds & Notifications Use the Sounds & Notifications window to set even t sounds and volume options. Vo l u m e T o adjust the system volume and enable event sounds: 1. T ap Start - Settings - Personal tab - Sounds & Notifications icon - Vo l u m e tab. Figure 3-16[...]

Settings 3-23 Notifications On the Notifications tab, you can customize how you are notified about different eve nts. 1. T ap Start - Settings - Personal tab - Sounds & Notif i cations icon - Notifications tab. Figure 3-17. Sounds & Notificat ions Window - Notifications T ab 2. Select the event name from the Select an event list drop-d own [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-24 T o day Use the T oday window to customize the T oday sc reen. Appearance T o change the appearance of the To d a y screen: 1. T ap Start - Settings - Personal tab - T oday icon - Appearance tab. Figure 3-18. T oday Window - Appearance T ab 2. Select the desired theme for th e [...]

Settings 3-25 Items T o select items that appear on the To d a y screen: 1. T ap Start - Settings Personal tab - T oday icon - Appearance tab. Figure 3-19. T oday Window - Items T ab 2. Select the item s you want to appear on the T oday screen. T o custom ize the information further , select an informatio n type, and then tap Options (not av ailabl[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-26 About Use the About window to view general system propertie s, change memory settings, input device name and view copyright information. Ve r s i o n The Ve r s i o n tab view displays general system settings: 1. T ap Start - Settings - System tab - About icon - V ersion tab. F[...]

Settings 3-27 Device ID The Device ID tab allows you to customize the name and description of the mobile computer: 1. T ap Start - Settings - System tab - About icon - Device ID tab. Figure 3-21. About Window - Device ID T ab 2. In the Device nam e: field, enter a n ame for the mobile computer . E nsure that you do no t use spaces. 3. In the De scr[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-28 Copyrights The Copyrights tab allows you to view any relevan t copyright information. 1. T ap Start - Settings - System tab - About icon - Copyrights tab. Figure 3-22. About Wi ndow - Copyrights T ab 2. T ap ok .[...]

Settings 3-29 Backlight Use the Backlight window to conserve battery po wer , to turn off the backlight when the mobile computer is idle and to adjust the brightness level. Y ou also have options to turn on the ba cklight when you tap the screen or press a key . Battery Power T o set the backlight settings when using battery power: 1. T ap Start - [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-30 T o change screen brightness leve l, see Brightness on page 3-32 . T able 3-4. Battery Po wer Backlight Settings Status Conditions of light On/Off Default (Cold Boot) On Battery Power Select the T urn off backlight if device is no t used for check box to turn off th e backlight[...]

Settings 3-31 External Power T o set the bac klight settings when using external AC power: 1. T ap Start - Settings - System tab - Backlight icon - Ex ternal Power tab. Figure 3-24. Backlight Window - External Power T ab 2. Make the desired selections. See T able 3-5 for backlight settings. 3. T ap ok . T able 3-5. External Po wer Backlight Setting[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-32 Brightness T o set the screen’ s brightn ess level: 1. T ap Start - Settings - System tab - Backlight icon - Brig htness tab. Figure 3-25. Backlight Window - Brightness T ab 2. Select the T urn off backlight check box to cancel the touch screen’ s backlight feature. or Use [...]

Settings 3-33 Certificates On the mobile computer you can add and delete public key certificates. These certificates help establish your identity when you are logg ing onto a secured network, s uch as a corpora te network. Certificates also help establish the identity o f other computers, such as servers, with wh ich you connect. This helps preven [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-34 Root 1. T ap Start - Settings - System tab - Certificates icon - Root tab. Figure 3-27. Certificat es Window - Root T ab The list box displays the name of the certificate issuer and the e xpiration date. 2. T o view more information about a certificate, select it from the list [...]

Settings 3-35 Clock Use the Clock window to change the date, time, time zone and set alarms. Ti m e T o set the date, time and time zone: 1. T ap Start - Settings - System tab - Clock icon - Ti m e tab. Figure 3-28. Clock Window - T ime T ab 2. Select the Home radio button. 3. Select the current time zone fro m the time zone drop-down list. 4. T o [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-36 6. T o set the date, tap in the date field. 7. T ap the down arrow to the right of the date field. The calendar appears. Figure 3-29. Calendar 8. T o select the month and year , tap the a rrows to the right or left of the month until the c urrent month disp lays. 9. T ap the da[...]

Settings 3-37 Alarms Y ou can us e the mobile computer as a travel alarm clock by setting a wake-up alarm. 1. T ap Start - Settings - System tab - Clock icon - Alarms tab. Figure 3-31. Clock Window - Alarms T ab 2. In the De scription field, enter a name for the alarm. 3. T ap the letter(s) representing the day(s) of the week that the alarm be enab[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-38 5. Select the Play sound check box to enable a sound when the alarm starts. 6. From the drop-down list, select the sound that plays when the alarm goes off. 7. Select Repeat sound che ck box to repeat the sound notification. 8. Select Display messag e check box to enable a mess[...]

Settings 3-39 Contrast (Monochro me Devices Only) Use the Contrast window to change the date, time, time zone and se t alarms. T o adjust the contrast on the display: 1. T ap Start - Settings - System tab - Contrast icon. Figure 3-34. Contrast Window 2. Use the stylus to drag the slider to adjust the con trast on the screen. 3. T ap ok to exit.[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-40 Memory Use the Memory windo w to adjust RAM allocation, view storage card memory usage and stop active programs. Main T o temporarily adjust the allocation o f storage and prog ram memory: 1. T ap Start - Settings - System tab - Memory icon - Main tab. Figure 3-35. Memory Windo[...]

Settings 3-41 Storage Card The Storage Card tab displays how much mem ory is available in a partition in the mobile computer . 1. T ap Start - Settings - System tab - Memory icon - Storage Card tab. Figure 3-36. Memory Wi ndow - Storage Card T ab 2. T ap the drop-down list and then the name of the storage card or Flash File partition whose informat[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-42 Running Programs The Running Progra ms tab displays the list of currently active programs. 1. T ap Start - Settings - System tab - Memory ic on - Running Programs tab. Figure 3-37. Memory Wi ndow - Running Programs T ab The Running Progra m List: lists all running (active) prog[...]

Settings 3-43 Power Use the Power window to view the status of the main and backu p batteries and set power management options. Battery T o check the main battery and backup batte ry status: 1. T ap Start - Settings - System tab - Power icon - Battery tab. Figure 3-38. Power Window - Battery T ab The Battery tab provides general information about b[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-44 Wireless T o turn the mobile computer's wireless capab ilities on and off: 1. T ap Start - Settings - System tab - Power icon - Wireless tab. Figure 3-39. Power Window - Wireless T ab 2. In the list box, select the wireless device check box. 3. Select Wirele ss signals off[...]

Settings 3-45 Advanced Y ou can selec t options for turning off the mobile computer to conserve batte ry power . T o conserve the most power , select the option to turn off the device after 3 minutes or less. 1. T ap Start - Settings - System tab - Power icon - Advanced tab. Figure 3-40. Power Window - Advanced T ab 2. Select On battery power: T ur[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-46 • Set the mobile compu ter to turn off when idle. While on ba ttery power , the mobile computer automatically turns off, or suspen ds operation, if you don't touch the keyboard or use the stylus for three minutes. Maximize ba ttery life by shortening this time. • T urn[...]

Settings 3-47 Regional Settings With regional settings, you can change the way the mobile computer displays dates, times, currency amounts, large numbers, and num bers with decimal fractions. Y ou can also choose the metric or U.S. system of measu rement. Y ou ca n also choose from a larg e number of input lo cales. When you switch to another input[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-48 3. Select the Number tab . Figure 3-42. Regional Sett ings Window - Number T ab 4. Select the desired options. The ch aracterist ics available ar e determined by the region selected on the Region tab. 5. Select the Currency tab . Figure 3-43. Regional Sett ings Window - Currenc[...]

Settings 3-49 7. Select the Ti m e tab . Figure 3-44. Regional Se ttings Window - T ime T ab 8. Select the desired options. The ch aracterist ics available ar e determined by the region selected on the Region tab. 9. Select the Date tab . Figure 3-45. Regional Set tings Window - Date T ab 10. Select the desired options. The ch aracterist ics availa[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-50 Remove Programs Use the Remove Programs window to remove programs that were load ed onto the mobile co mputer: 1. T ap Start - Settings - System tab - Remove Programs icon. Figure 3-46. Remo ve Programs Window 2. From the Programs in storage memory: list box, select th e progra[...]

Settings 3-51 Screen Use the Screen window to align the screen and to ena ble ClearT ype fonts. 1. T ap Start - Settings - System tab - Screen icon. Figure 3-47. Screen Window 2. T ap Align Screen . 3. The align screen appears. T ap each targe t with the stylus and following the on-sc reen messages. 4. Select the Enable ClearT ype che ck box to ena[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-52 Symbol Settings Use the Symbol Settings window to set sp ecific settings for the mobile computer . Wakeups The mobile compu ter can be co nfigured to wakeup from sleep mode. 1. T ap Start - Settings - System tab - Symbol Settings icon - Wakeups tab. Figure 3-48. Symbol Sett ing[...]

Settings 3-53 Sy stem The System tab displays mobile compute r system data. 1. T ap Start - Settings - System tab - Symbol Settings icon - System tab. Figure 3-49. Symbol Sett ing Window - Sy stem T ab 2. In the Sys tem tab you can view the syste m data listed in T able 3-7 . Auto Off When the mobile comp uter goes into sleep mode by an automatic p[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-54 3. T ap ok . DEVICE ID in Byte format 128-bit unique ident i fier guarante ed across all mobile computers with Windows ® Mobile 2003 Soft ware for Pocket PCs Byte order OEM Name Name of manu facturer’ s device. XXXXXX (where X is an al phanumeric ch aracter) IPL V ersion V e[...]

Settings 3-55 Config The Config tab displays mobile computer options installed in the device. 1. T ap Start - Settings - System tab - Symbol Settings icon - Config tab. Figure 3-50. Symbol Settings Window - Config T ab 2. In the Con fig tab you can view the configuration data. 3. T ap ok .[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-56 Connections Use the Configure Network Adapters window to modify IP and server addresses for a wireless Ethernet connection. Wireless Ethernet The mobile computer can be config ured for a wireless Ethernet connection. 1. T ap Start - Settings - Connections tab - Wireless Etherne[...]

Settings 3-57 3. In the T ap an adapter to modify settings : list, select the adapter to modi fy . The IP address window displays. Figure 3-52. Wireless Et hernet - IP Address Window 4. In the IP address window , select the appropriate radio bu tton: •t o Use a server-assigned IP address or •t o Use a specific IP addre ss . If Use a specific IP[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 3-58 6. Enter the appropriate DNS, Alt DNS, WINS, and Alt WINS server addresses. 7. T ap ok . 8. T ap ok to confirm th e setup. 9. T ap ok to e xit.[...]

Communications Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4- 3 Installing Communication Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Installing ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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Communications 4-3 Introduction The mobile compu ter is capable of comm unicating with a number of hosts, including develop ment computers, serial devices, printers, etc. The available accessories se rve as essential data communication devices, en abling the information to be synchronized on the mobile compu ter with the information on the host dev[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 4-4 • Back up the data stored on the mobile computer . Syn chronization is a one-step procedure that ensures the data is always safe and up-to-d ate. • Copy (rather than synchronize) files between the mob ile computer and host computer . • Control when synchronization occurs b[...]

Communications 4-5 T o set up a partnership: 1. If the Get Connected win dow does not appear on the host computer , select Start - Programs - Microsoft ActiveSync - File - Get Connected . Figure 4-1. Get Connected Window 2. Connect the mobile com puter to the host co mputer usin g the appropriate Serial connection (see Chapter 8, Acces sories ). 3.[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 4-6 4. The host computer and the mobile computer attempt to synchron ize. The New Partnership window appears. Figure 4-2. New Partnership Window 5. Click the Standard partnership radio button and then select Next . The New Partnership/ Specify how to synchronize data window appears.[...]

Communications 4-7 6. Click the Synchronize with this de sktop computer radio b utton and select Next . The New Partnership/Select Number of Partnerships window appears. Figure 4-4. How T o Sync Window 7. Click the Y es, I want to synchronize with only this comp uter radio button and then select Next . The New Partnership/Select Synchro nization Se[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 4-8 9. Select Next . The New Partnership /Setup Complete windo w appears. Figure 4-6. Setup Complete Window 10. Select Finish . The Microsoft ActiveSync w indow appears showing the connectio n status and the data synchronized. Figure 4-7. ActiveSync Connected Window During the first[...]

Communications 4-9 The first ActiveSync operation must be performed with a local, direct connection. T o retain partnerships after a cold boot, capture partnership registry information in a .reg file and save it in the Flash File System. See the Windows CE Help File for Symbol T erm inals for details. For more information about usin g Activ eSync, [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 4-10 2. T ap T ools - Options on the ActiveSync windo w to display th e PC Synchronization window - PC tab. Figure 4-9. PC Synchroni zation Window -PC T ab 3. T ap Options to display the PC Synchronization Options w indow . Figure 4-10. PC Synchr onization Options Window 4. Select t[...]

Communications 4-11 7. T ap ok to exit the PC Synchronization Optio ns w indow and tap ok to exit the PC Synchronization window . 8. Ensure that Active Sync is installed on the ho st co mputer and a partnership wa s created. See Installing ActiveSync on page 4-3 and Setting up a Partnership on page 4- 4 . Setting Up a Connection on the Host Compute[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 4-12 2. In the Ac tiveSync window , select File - Connection Settings . The Connection Settings window appears. Figure 4-12. Connec tion Settings Window 3. In the Con nection Settings window , select the appro priate check box for the type of connection being used. If usin g a seria[...]

Communications 4-13 7. Connect the mobile computer to the acce ssory being used for communic ation. 8. Power on the mobile computer . 9. If a partnership was already crea ted between the host computer and mobile computer , synchronization occurs automatically upon connection. Ethernet Communication Setup T o establish a connectio n between the mobi[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 4-14 T o install the Crad le Management Software on the host computer , do wnload the latest versio n of the software from http://de vzone.symbo l.com . Refer to the instructions included with the software. Installing eConnect eConnect is used only when esta blishing a connection us[...]

Communications 4-15 9. On the mobile computer tap Start - Settings - System tab and tap the eConnect icon to display the Settings - eConnect window . Figure 4-13. Settings Windows 10. Confirm that the Serial Port Baud Rate: value is set to USB . If it is not set to USB then use the drop-down menu and tap USB . 11. T ap ok to exit the Settings- eCon[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 4-16 3. Click OK . Before communicating throug h an Ethernet connection, cre ate a partnership between the mobile com puter and the ho st computer via a USB conn ection. See Setting up a Partnership on pa ge 4-4 for detailed instructions. DHCP Server Configuration If you use a DHCP [...]

Communications 4-17 T o set the IP address: 1. Launch the MobileDox Cradle Manager on the host computer . 2. Click File - Se t IP Address of Unlisted Dev ice . The Set IP Addres s window appears: Figure 4-14. Set IP Address Window 3. Enter the appropria te MAC Address and IP address. 4. Click OK .[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 4-18 Modifying Cradle Setti ngs 1. Launch the MobileDox Cradle Manager on the host computer . 2. Select the name of the cradle you want to configure from the list . 3. Click Device - Modify Settings . 4. Use the General Settings tab to modify the identifica tion settings of the crad[...]

Communications 4-19 5. Use the TPC/IP Settings tab to modify the DNS and WINS identification settings of the cradle. Figure 4-16. Cradle Settings Wi ndow - TCP/IP Settings T ab Field D escri ption Use DHCP If check box i s selected, necessary information is retrie ved from the DHCP server . If check box is not selected, static configuration is use [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 4-20 6. Use the Port Settings tab to modify the USB po rt settings of the cradle. Figure 4-17. Cradle Settings Window - Port Settings T ab 7. Click OK . Using ActiveSync 1. Review the configuration of the crad le using the MobileDox Cradle Manag er . a. A WIN server must be p resent[...]

Communications 4-21 Connecting to the Internet on a Wireless Network The MC9010-G and MC9050-G can conn ect to the Internet across a wireless netw ork. T o set up a wireless connec tion: 1. T ap the Mobile Companion icon on the task tray . The Mo bile Companion me nu appears. Figure 4-18. Mobile Companion Menu 2. T ap Find WLANs . Th e Mobile Compa[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 4-22 5. The Mobile Companio n Mode tab appears. Figure 4-20. Mobile Companion - Mode T ab 6. The profile name and ESSID nam e appears in the respectiv e fields. 7. In the Op erating Mode: list, select Infrastructure . 8. T ap the Encryption tab. Figure 4-21. Mobile Co mpanion - Encr[...]

Communications 4-23 10. T ap the IP Config tab. Figure 4-22. Mobile Com panion - IP Config T ab (DHCP) 11. Select either DHCP or Static from t h e IP T ype drop-down list. 12. If you select Static IP , enter the required data in the fields that appear in the window . See your network admini strato r for this information. 13. T ap ok . 14. T ap ok .[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 4-24 17. T ap Network Card . The Configure Network Adapte rs window appea rs. Figure 4-24. Configur e Network Adapters Window 18. Select The Internet from the My network card connects to: drop-down list. 19. Select 802.11b Wireless LAN from the T ap an adapter to notify settings: li[...]

Communications 4-25 20. T ap ok . A notification window appears indicating that the next time the adapter (radio card) is used it will have the new settings. Figure 4-26. Adap ters Message Window 21. T ap ok . 22. T ap ok . 23. T ap ok . 24. T ap Start - Programs - Internet Explorer . The Pocket Intern et Explorer window appears. Figure 4-27. Pocke[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 4-26[...]

Spectrum24 Configuration Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5- 3 Mobile Companion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Finding WLANs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 5-2[...]

Spectrum24 Conf iguration 5-3 Introduction Wireless LANs allow mobile computers to communicate wirelessly , and to send captured data “real time” to a host device. Before a mobile co mputer can be used on a Spectru m24 LAN, your facility must be set up with the equipment required to run the wireless LAN and the mobile comput er must be properly[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 5-4 icon changes in re al-time to reflect the signa l strength and availability of the adapter and th e wireless network. T ap the icon on the task tray to op en the Mobile Companion menu. Figure 5-1. Mobile Companion Menu When the menu opens, select Status , WLAN Profiles, Find WLA[...]

Spectrum24 Conf iguration 5-5 Finding WLANs A completed profile is a set of mobile c omputer c onfigurat ion settings that can be used in different locations to connect to a Sp ectrum24 network. Creati ng different profiles is a good way of having pre- defined mobile computer operating parameters ava ilable for use in various Spectrum24 network env[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 5-6 2. T ap Connect . The Mode tab appears. Figure 5-3. Mode T ab 3. The Profile Name: and 802.11 E SSID: fields are p opulated with the name and (WLAN) identifier of the n etwork connection. Y ou can change the Profile Name: if desired. Use the Profile Name field to enter the name [...]

Spectrum24 Conf iguration 5-7 5. Select the country of operation for the mobile co mputer from the Country: drop-down list. This ensures the mo bile computer is using c ountry code information c ompatible with the country code data used by the associated AP . Select In ternational if using the mobile computer with a non-Symbol AP or a pre AP-4131 m[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 5-8 If an AP is set to 40-bit and a mobile computer is set to 128-bit the mobile computer can associate with the AP , but no data transmission and recept ion can take place. 7. Select one of the following Enc ryption options from the Algorithm: drop-down list: Open System (no encryp[...]

Spectrum24 Conf iguration 5-9 8. Select the IP Config tab to configure the following mobile computer profile network address parameters: IP address, subnet, gatew ay , DNS and WINS. Changes mad e within the IP Config tab only impac t the profile selected in the Mode tab and do not impa ct the network address parameters c onfigured for other profile[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 5-10 addresses used by the mobile comp uter profile. Figure 5-6. Mobile Compani on - IP Config T ab (Static) IP Address The Internet is a collection of networks with users that commu nicate with each other . Each com munication carries the add ress of the source and destination netw[...]

Spectrum24 Conf iguration 5-11 9. Select the Power tab to set the Radio T r ansmission Power level a nd the Power Savin g Modes for the mobile computer profile. Figure 5-7. Mobile Companion - Power T ab Adjusting the Radio T ransmission Power leve l enables you to expand or confine the transmission area with respect to other wireless devices that c[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 5-12 The Automatic Power Saving Mode sw itches to Best Network Performance when an AC power supply is detecte d. If a battery is used, an appropriate setting be tween Best Network Performance an d Acceptable Network Performance is automatically chosen bas ed on a real- time analysis[...]

Spectrum24 Conf iguration 5-13 The Signal tab is view on ly and is not availa ble if the current operating mode is Ad Hoc. 2. Select the In fo tab to view the mobile compu ter’ s current software and driver revision data as well as the operating parameters of the current pr ofile. Figure 5-9. Mobile Companion - Info T ab Missed Beacons Displays t[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 5-14 3. Select the IP Status tab to view the mobile computer’ s network address in formation. Unlike the IP Config tab in Finding WLANs, the IP Status tab is view only with no user -configurable data fields. Figure 5-10. Mobile Co mpanion - IP Status T ab V ersion Information Disp[...]

Spectrum24 Conf iguration 5-15 4. T ap Renew to refresh the inform ation dis p layed o n the IP Status tab. IP Address The Internet is a collection of networks with users that communicate with each other . Each communica tion carries the addre ss of the source and destination networks and the particular machine within the network associated with th[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 5-16 5. Select the Ping tab to send and receive ICMP ping packets across th e network to the specified IP address. Figure 5-11. Mobile Companion - Ping T ab 6. Select a target device IP address from the IP drop-down list. 7. Select the size of th e packet transmission from the Size [...]

Spectrum24 Conf iguration 5-17 Selecting the Se t Mandatory item prohibits the mobile computer from associating with a different AP . The letter M displays on top of the icon when the Set Mandatory option is selected. Selecting Set Ro aming allows the mobile computer to roam to any AP with a better signal. These settings are temporary and ne ver sa[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 5-18 Setting Options Select Options from the Mobile Compa nion menu to enable or disable international roaming, configure consumption avoidan ce capabilities, enable system sound s, and set temporary settings. Figure 5-14. Mobile Co mpanion - Option Settings 1. Select the Acces s AP[...]

Spectrum24 Conf iguration 5-19 1. T o create a password, tap Change Password . Figure 5-15. Mobile Co mpanion - Change Password 2. Enter a case sensitive passwo rd (10 characters maximum) in the Current Password field a nd tap OK . T o change the current password, enter the current pas sword in the Current Password field and enter a new password in[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 5-20 Editing a Profile Select a profile from the list box and tap Ed it to display the Mode tab where the ESSID and operating mode can be changed for the profile. Use the E ncryption , IP Config, an d Power tabs as necessary to edit the profile power consumptio n and security parame[...]

Spectrum24 Conf iguration 5-21 Configuring the Radio Using a Registration File Default settings for the Spectrum24 radio card can be set on the mobile com puter using a registratio n (.reg) file. A sample .reg file is provided as pa rt of the DCP for MC9000w . Edit the file using a te xt editor . See notes in the sample file for the key information[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 5-22 ; TYPE 2 TRILOGY [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINEDrive rsPCMCIASymbol_T echnologies-LA4111_Spectrum24_W i reless_LAN_PC_Card-077 d] "Dll"=" NDIS.dll" "Prefix" ="NDS" "Min iport"="N ETWLAN" "Index"=dword:0000 0001 ; TYP[...]

Spectrum24 Conf iguration 5-23 "EncryptionKey3"="295EEC95BE6CD479ED 9 E512706FA45C54D9A99FC25FD8EB251AC 650C8B" "EncryptionKey2"=" 060105285C8933EEECCA3F7154 FB1636A 719221BCDDBCCF98FE960 0C4A" "EncryptionKey1"="1AA4F34 F4E 884A1960A63DD9CBB0EEBA2FFA689D 16C7751D933D6D0C80" "Encryptio[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 5-24 ;*********************** *************************** ; End of static IP keys ;*********************** *************************** [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHI NESOFTWAR ESy mbol Technologies, Inc.NICTT] "EncryptionMask"=dwo rd:00000007 "APNetworks "=dword:00000001 &[...]

Spectrum24 Conf iguration 5-25 ; Uncomment th e next keys if Static IPs are used ;*********************** *************************** ; "IpAddress " ="192.168.1.1 "; Replace these IP addresses with the required static values ; "Subnetmask"="192.168.1.2" ; "DefaultGatew ay"="192.168.1.3" ; [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 5-26[...]

AirBEAM Smart Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6- 3 AirBEAM Package Builder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 AirBEAM Smart Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 6-2[...]

AirBEAM Smart 6-3 Introduction The AirBEAM Smart product a llows specially designed software packages to be transferred between a host server and Symbol wireless handheld device s. Before transfer , AirBEAM Smart checks and compares package version, so that only updated packages are loade d. AirBEAM Smart resides on radio-equipped client devi ces, [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 6-4 AirBEAM Smart Client The AirBEAM Smart Client is installed on the handhe ld mobile compute r . It is configured with the server access information, th e names of the packages to be down loaded and other c ontrolling parameters. When the AirBEAM Smart Client is laun ched , the de[...]

AirBEAM Smart 6-5 Packages(1) T ab This tab is used to spec ify the package name of the first four o f eight packages that are to be loaded during the AirBEAM sync hronization process. The specified package name must corres pond to a package that is available on the specified package server . Packages(2) T ab This tab is used to specify the package[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 6-6 Misc(1) T ab This tab is used to configure various miscellaneous featu res. Field Description IP Address The IP Address of the se rver . It may be a host name or a dot notat ion format. Directory The dir ectory on the server that conta ins the Air BEAM package definiti on files.[...]

AirBEAM Smart 6-7 Misc(2) T ab This tab is used to configure various miscellaneous featu res. RAM Management This check b ox specifies whet her the auto matic RAM manag ement is enable d during the p ackage synchronizatio n process. If enabled, RAM management lo gic is invoked wh en there is not enough free di sk space to downlo ad a package. Th e [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 6-8 Misc(3) T ab This tab is used to configure various miscellaneous featu res. Field Description Auto-retry This field is used to specify whether the AirBEAM Smart Client automatically retrie s if there is a failure du ring the syn chroniza tion proce ss. If this feature is e nable[...]

AirBEAM Smart 6-9 Synchronizing with the Server When the synchronizatio n process is initiated, the AirBEAM Smart Client at tempts to open an F TP session using the AirBEAM Smart Client configurat ion. Once con nected, the client process es the specified packages. P ackages are loaded on ly if the server version of a g iven package is differ ent fr[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 6-10 Automatic Synchronization The AirBEAM Smart Client can be configured to launch automatically us ing the Misc(1) Preference tab (see Misc(1) T ab on page 6-6 ). When setting automatic synchronization, use the Auto-load drop- down list to specify how the AirBEAM Smart Client shou[...]

AirBEAM Smart 6-11 AirBEAM Staging The AirBEAM Smart staging support is intended to speed up and simplify the proces s of staging custom or updated o perating software onto mobile devices directly from manufacturin g. The staging support is part of the AirBEAM Smart CE Client that is integrated into the mob ile computer . The AirBEAM Smart support [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 6-12[...]

Applications Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 3 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 4 Creating Appointments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 7-2 Creating E-mail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-19 Managing E-mail Messages and Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20 Folder Behavior with ActiveSync and Direct Connection to Server . . . . 7[...]

Applications 7-3 Introduction The mobile computer includes Calendar , Contacts, T asks, In box, and Notes applications . Y ou can use these programs individually or togethe r . For example, e-mail addresses stored in Contacts can be used to address e-mail messages in Inbox. Using ActiveSync, you can sync hronize information in these applications be[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 7-4 Calendar Use Calendar to schedule appointments such as meetings. Y ou can view appo intments in different ways (Agenda, Day , Week, Month, and Y ear) and easily change views using the Vi ew menu. Figure 7-1. Calendar Application Y ou can customize the Calendar display , such as [...]

Applications 7-5 3. T ap New . Figure 7-2. Enter ing an Appointment 4. Using the input panel, enter the subject and a location. T ap first to select the field. 5. If needed, tap the date and time to change them. 6. Enter other desired informa tion. Hide the input panel to see all available fields. 7. T o add notes, tap the Notes tab. Y ou can enter[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 7-6 Using the Summary Screen When you tap an appointment in Cale ndar , a summary screen app ears. T ap Edit to change the appointment. Figure 7-3. Appoint ment Summary Screen Creating Meeting Requests Y ou can use Calendar to set up meetings with user s of Outlook or Pocket Outlook[...]

Applications 7-7 Contacts Contacts maintain s a list of associates and friends so you can eas ily locate information at home or on the road. Using the infrared (IR) port, you can share Contacts information with other users. Figure 7-4. Contact Application T o change the way information is listed, tap T ools - Options. T o create a contact: 1. T ap [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 7-8 2. T ap New . Figure 7-5. Creating a Contact 3. Using the input panel, enter a name and other co ntact information. Scroll down to see all fields. 4. T o assign the contact to a category , scroll to a nd tap Categories . Select a cate gory from the drop-down list. In the contact[...]

Applications 7-9 • T ap Start - Find , enter the contact name, select Contacts for t h e type, then tap Go . Using the Summary Screen When you tap a contact in the contact list, a summary screen appe ars. T ap Edit to change the information. Figure 7-6. Contacts Summary Screen View contact details. T ap to view notes. T ap to change contac t info[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 7-10 Ta s k s Use T asks to keep a “to do” list. Figure 7-7. T ask Application T o change the way information display s in the list, tap T ools - Optio ns. T o create a task: 1. T ap Start - T asks to open the app lication. Select the catego ry of tasks you want displayed in the[...]

Applications 7-11 2. T ap New . Figure 7-8. Creating a T ask 3. Using the input panel, enter a description in the Subject field. 4. Y ou can enter a start date and due date or enter oth er information by first tapping the field. If the input panel is open, hide it to see all ava ilable fields. 5. T o assign the task to a category , tap Categories a[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 7-12 Using the Summary Screen When you tap a task in the task list, a summa ry screen appears. T o change the task, ta p Edit . Figure 7-9. T ask Summary Screen View task details. Vie w no te s. T ap to change task. T ap to show and hide additional summary inform ation.[...]

Applications 7-13 Notes Capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, drawings, and p hone numbers with Notes. Y ou can create a written note or a recording. Y ou can also include a recording in a note. If a note is open when you create the recording, it is included in the note as an icon. If the note list is displayed, it is created as a stand-alone recordi[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 7-14 3. Create a note by writing, d rawing, typing, and recording. Fo r more information about u sing the input panel, writing and drawing on the scree n, and creating recordings, see Chap ter 2, Operating . Figure 7-11. Creating a Note T ap to return to the task list (the task is s[...]

Applications 7-15 Inbox Use Inbox to send and receive e-mail mess ages in the following ways: • Synchronize e-mail messages with Microsoft Exchange or Outlo ok on the host computer . • Send and receive e-mail messages by conn ecting directly to an e-mail server through an Internet service provide r (ISP) or a network. Synchronizing E-mail Messa[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 7-16 Y ou can work online or offline. When working online, you read an d respond to messages while connected to the e-mail server . Messages are sen t as soon as you tap Send , which sa ves space on the mobile computer . When working offline, on ce you've downloade d new messag[...]

Applications 7-17 Using the Message List Messages you receive display in the message list box. By default, the most recently rece ived messages are listed first. Figure 7-12. I nbox Application T ap to open a messag e Select the sort order for messages T ap and ho ld to display a pop-up menu of actions Select the service an d folder you want to dis[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 7-18 When you receive a message, tap it in the list box to open it. Unread messages display in bold. Figure 7-13. Viewing a Message When you connect to the e-mail server or sync hronize with the host computer , Inbox downloads by default only messages from the last three days, the f[...]

Applications 7-19 • Change options for direct e-mail server co nnectio ns in Inbox on the mobile compute r . T ap T ools - Options . On the Accounts tab, tap the account you want to change . T ap an d hold the account and select Delete to remove it. Creating E-mail Messages T o create an e- mail message: 1. T ap New . 2. In the To field, enter an[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 7-20 If you are sending an SMS mess age and want to know if it was received, ta p Edit - Options , and s elect the Request SMS text message delivery n otification check box befo re sending the message . Managing E-mail Messages and Folders By default, messages are displayed in one o[...]

Applications 7-21 Pocket W ord Pocket Word works with Microsoft Word on the host computer to give you access to copies of documents. Y ou can create new documents on the mobile computer , or copy documents from the host computer to the mobile computer . Synchronize docu ments between the h ost computer and the mobile computer so that you have the m[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 7-22 Y ou can en ter information in Pocket Word in one of four modes (writing, drawing, typing, and recording) displayed o n the Vi ew menu. T ap the Show/Hide T oolbar icon on the command bar to show or hide each mode’ s toolbar . T o change the zoom magnification, tap Vi e w - Z[...]

Applications 7-23 Writing Mode In writing mode, use the stylus to write directly on the scree n. Ruled lines are displayed as a guide, and the zoom magnificat ion increases to allow you to write more easily . For more information, see Writing on the Screen on page 2-37 . Figure 7-17. Writing on the Screen in Pocket W ord If you cross three ruled li[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 7-24 stroke within or touching the drawing box becomes part of the drawing. For more information, see Drawing on the Screen on page 2-42 . Figure 7-18. Drawing on the Screen in Pocket Word Recording Mode In recording mode, you m ay embed a recording into the docu ment. Recordings ar[...]

Applications 7-25 Pocket Excel Pocket Excel works with Microsoft Excel on the host computer to provide easy access to copies of workbooks. Y ou can create new workbooks on the mobile computer , or cop y workbooks from the host computer to the mobile computer . Synchronize work books between the host c omputer and the mobile computer so you h ave up[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 7-26 T ips for Wo rking in Pocket Excel When working in large worksheets in Pocket Excel: • View in full-screen mode to see as much of the worksheet as possible. T ap Vie w - Full Screen . T o exit full-screen mode , tap Restore . • Show and hide windo w elements. T ap Vi ew , t[...]

Applications 7-27 MSN ® Messenger With the MSN Messenger instant messaging program on the mobile computer you can: • see who is online • send and receive instant message s • have instant message conve rsations with groups of contacts. T o use MSN Messenger , you need a Microsoft Passport™ acco unt or a Microsoft Exchange e-mail account. Y [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 7-28 W orking with Contacts The MSN Messenger window is divided into Online an d Not Online categories. From this view , while connected, you can chat, send e-mail, block the contact fro m chatting with you, or delete contacts from the list using the pop-up menu. Figure 7-20. MSN Me[...]

Applications 7-29 Chatting with Contact s T ap a contact name to open a chat window . Enter the messag e in the text entry area at the botto m of the screen, or tap My T ext to enter a preset message, and tap Send . T o invite another contact to a multi-user chat, tap T ools - Invite and tap the contact you want to invite. Figure 7-21. Sending a Me[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 7-30 T o know if the contact you are chatting with is responding, look for the message under the text entry area. Figure 7-22. Receiving a Message For more information on using MSN Messenger , ta p Start - Help . View the status of the chat. View full chat.[...]

Applications 7-31 Windows Media Player With Windows Media Player on the mobile compu ter you can play digita l audio and video files that are stored on the mob ile computer . T o switch to Windows Media Player , tap Start - Windows Media . Figure 7-23. Using Windows Media Player Use the host compu ter to copy digital audio and video files to the mo[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 7-32 Microsoft Reader Use Microsoft Reader to read eBooks on the mobile computer . Download books to the host computer from a favorite eBook Web site. Then, use ActiveSync to copy the book files to the mobile computer . The books appear in the Reader Library , where you can tap them[...]

Applications 7-33 3. T o open a book, tap its title in the Libra ry list box. Reading a Book Each book consists of a cover page, an optional table of contents, and the pages of the book. Navigation options are listed in the bottom po rtion of the cover page. The first time you open a book, you'll probably want to go to the first page or to th [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 7-34 In addition to the text, each book page includes a p age number and book title. Y ou can also pa ge through a book using the Up/Down arrow keys on the keypad of the mobile computer . Using Reader Features Reading a book electron ically gives you several op tions not available w[...]

Applications 7-35 top of the book page. A Note icon displays in the left margin. T o show or hide the note, tap the icon. • Drawings. When you add a d rawing, a Drawing icon appears in the bottom-left corner of the page, and drawin g tools appear across the bottom of th e page. Draw by dragging the stylus. • T o see a list of a book's anno[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 7-36 Pocket Internet Explorer With Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer , you can view Web or Wireless Application Protoc ol (W AP) pages in the following ways: • During synchronizatio n with the host computer , download favorite links and mobile favorites stored in the Mobile Favor[...]

Applications 7-37 tab, specify the number o f links deep you w ant to download. T o c onserve mobile compute r memory , only go one level deep. 6. Synchronize the mobile compu ter and host computer . Mobile favorites stored in the Mobile Favorites folder in Intern et Explorer are downloaded to the mobile computer . If you did not specify a n update[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 7-38 4. T ap Activate . 5. Follow the directions on the screen. Y ou must sy nchronize the mobile compu ter with the host computer , then tap My Channels to complete setup. When synchronization is complete, tap AvantGo Channels in the list of favorites to see a few of the most popul[...]

Applications 7-39 T o view mobile fav orites and channe ls, tap Favorites icon to display the list of favorites, then tap the page you want to view . Figure 7-25. Mobile Favorites Y ou'll se e the page that was download ed the last time you synchronized with the host computer . If the page is not on the mobile computer , th e favorite is dimme[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 7-40 Pictures Use Pictures to view .jpg format pictures stored on the mobile computer , send pictures to others , view a slideshow of pictures or set a picture as the backg round on the T oday screen. Copy Pictures to the Device Y ou can co py .jpg pictures from the PC and view them[...]

Applications 7-41 1. In Pictures, ta p the thumbnail of the picture you want to view . 2. T ap to view pictures stored on a storage card. 3. T ap to view pictures stored in the My Pictures fo lder . V iew Slideshow of Pictures Y ou can vie w .jpg pictures as a slideshow . Pictures displays slides of the pictures shown in thumbnail view with 5-secon[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 7-42[...]

Accessories Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 3 Keypads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Cradles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 8-2 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16 Battery Charging Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16 Four Slot Spare Battery Charger . . . . . . . .[...]

Accessories 8-3 Introduction Series 9000 a ccessories provid e a wide variety of product s upport capabilities. Accessories include cradles, keypads, Magnetic Stripe Rea der (MSR) and Cable Adapter Module (CAM) snap-on s, four slot spare battery cha rger , headphone, Multimedia Ca rd (MMC), Secure Device (SD) card, Universal Battery Charger (UBC) a[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 8-4 Snap-on Modules • MSR snaps on to the mobile compute r and adds mags tripe read capabilities. • CAM snaps on to the mobile computer an d is used to connect cables to the m obile computer . Both of the snap on modules use the ca bles listed below: • AC line cord (country -s[...]

Accessories 8-5 Keypads The mobile computer has interch angeable modular keypads . The modular keypads can be cha nged in the field as necessary to support sp ecialized applications. Do not remove the keypad w hile the mobile compu ter is on and do not operate the mobile compu ter with the keypad d etached. Follow proper Electro-Sta tic Discharge ([...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 8-6 3. Replace the keypad and re-atta ch using the two screws. Figure 8-2. Installing the Keypad 4. Perform a co ld boot.[...]

Accessories 8-7 Multi Media Card (MMC) / Secure Device (SD) Card The MMC provides seco ndary non-volatile storage . The MMC is located under the keypad (see Figure 8-1 ). SD cards are inter-operable with MMC cards and can also be used in MC9000 mobile compu ters. Do not remove the keypad while the mobile computer is on and do not operate the mobile[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 8-8 Do not apply more than 4 in-lbs of torq ue when tightening the keypad s crews. 5. Replace the keypad and re-atta ch using the two screws (see Figure 8-2 on page 8-6 ).[...]

Accessories 8-9 Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle This section describes how to set up and use a single Single Slot Serial/USB cradle ( Figure 8-4 ) wi th the mobile computer . For serial and USB communication se tup procedures see, Chapter 4, Communications . Figure 8-4. Single Sl ot Serial/USB Cradle The Single Slot Serial/USB Crad le has the followi[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 8-10 • Charges the mobile computer’ s batte ry . • Charges a spare battery . Setup The cradle requires a dedicate d port on the host. Select either serial or USB for comm unications. Do not connect the cradle to both serial and USB ports. Figure 8-5. Single Slot Cr adle Power/[...]

Accessories 8-11 Battery Charging Indicators The the Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle can charge the mobile computer’ s main battery and a spare battery simultan eously . The mobile computer’ s amber charge LED, located in the Indicator LED Bar (see Figu re 1-1 on page 1- 3 ), shows the status of the battery charging in the mobile computer . Se e [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 8-12 Four Slot Ethernet Cradle This section describes how to set up and use a Four Slot Ethernet cradle ( Figure 8-6 ) with the mobile computer . For cradle communication setup proced ures see, Ethernet Communicatio n Setup on page 4-13 . Figure 8-6. Four Slot Ethernet Cradle Power [...]

Accessories 8-13 The Four Slot Ethernet cradl e has the following attributes: • Provides 12VDC power fo r operating the mobile computer . • Enables data communication b etween the mobile computer (up to four) and a host computer , over an Ethernet n etwork (using a standard 10Base-T Ethernet ca ble). • Synchronizes information between the mob[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 8-14 Battery Charging Indicators The mobile compute r’ s amber charge LED, located in the Indicator L ED Bar (see Figure 1-1 on page 1- 3 ), shows the status of the battery charging in the mobile computer . Se e T a ble 1-1 on page 1-9 for charging s tatus indications. The battery[...]

Accessories 8-15 Four Slot Charge Only Cradle This section describes how to set up and use a Four Slot Charge Only cradle ( Figure 8-8 ) with the mobile computer . Figure 8-8. Four Sl ot Charge Only Cradle Power Port[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 8-16 The Four Slot Charge Only cradl e has the following attributes: • Provides 12VDC pow er for operating the mobile computer . • Simultaneously charges up to four batteries in the mobile computer . Setup Figure 8-9. Four Slot Charge Only Cradle Power Connection Battery Chargin[...]

Accessories 8-17 Four Slot Spare Battery Charger This section describes how to set up and use the Four Slot Spare Battery Charger ( Figure 8-4 ) to charge up to four MC9000-G spare batteries. Figure 8-10. Four Slot Spare Battery Charger Power Port Spare Battery Spare Battery Charging Wel l Spare Battery Charging LEDs (4)[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 8-18 Setup Figure 8-11. Four Sl ot Spare Battery Charger Power Connection Spare Battery Charging with the Four Slot Spare Battery Charger 1. Connect the charger to a power source as shown in F igure 8-11 . 2. Insert the battery into a spare battery charging slot and gently press dow[...]

Accessories 8-19 Magnetic Stripe Reader This section describes how to set u p and use the snap-on MSR with the mobile computer . Th e MSR snaps on to the bottom of the mobile computer and can be easily removed when not in use. Figure 8-12. Magnetic Stripe Reader Slow Blinking Ambe r Spare bat tery is chargi ng. Solid Amber Chargin g complete. T abl[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 8-20 When attached to the mobile computer , the MSR has the following attributes: • Provides power for operating the mobile com puter , with the appropriate power connection. • Allows the mobile computer to capture data from magn etic stripe cards. (T o download MSR data capture[...]

Accessories 8-21 T o remove, squeeze the latch grip s and pull the MSR from the mobile computer . Remove the MSR from the bottom of the mobile compu ter before using a cradle for charging and communication. Setup Figure 8-14. MSR Power Connection Figure 8-15. MSR Serial/USB Connection Note OR V ehicle Power Supply AC Power Supply Cigarette Lighter [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 8-22 Battery Charging Indicators T o charge the mobile compu ter’ s battery through the MSR, connect the p ower supply to the MSR (see Figure 8-14 on page 8-21 ), then attach the MSR to the mobile c omputer . The mobile comp uter begins charging automatically . The mobile compute [...]

Accessories 8-23 from right to left. For best results, gently pr ess down on the card while swiping to en sure contact with the bottom of the reader . Figure 8-16. Magnetic Stripe Card Swiping[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 8-24 Cable Adapter Module This secti on describes how to s et up and use the sn ap-on CAM wi th the mobil e comput er . The CAM snaps on to the bottom of the mobile computer and can be easily removed when not in use. Figure 8-17. Cable Adapter Module When attached to the mobile comp[...]

Accessories 8-25 Attaching and Removing T o attach, snap the CAM onto the bottom of the mobile computer . Figure 8-18. Attaching the CAM T o remove, squeeze the latch grip s and pull the CAM from the mobile computer . Remove the CAM from the bottom of the mobile computer before using a crad le for charging and communication. Latch Grip (one on ea c[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 8-26 Setup Figure 8-19. CAM Power Connection Figure 8-20. CAM Serial Connection Battery Charging Indicators T o charge the mobile comput er’ s battery through the CAM, co nnect the power supply to the CAM (see Figure 8-19 on page 8 -26 ), then attach the CAM to the mobile computer[...]

Accessories 8-27 The mobile computer’ s amber charge LED, located in the Indicator LED Bar (see Figu re 1-1 on page 1- 3 ), shows the status of the battery charging in the mobile computer . Se e T able 1-1 on pag e 1-9 for charging s tatus indications. The battery usually charges in less than four hou rs, if the mobile computer is not in use. Ser[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 8-28 Universal Battery Charger (UBC) Adapter This section describes how to use the UBC adapter to charge a spare battery . The UBC can be used with a power supply as a standalone spare battery charge r or it can be used with the four station UBC2000 to provide char ging to simultane[...]

Accessories 8-29 Setup Figure 8-22. UBC Adap ter Power Connection Battery Charging Indicators T o charge a spare battery using the UBC adapter , con nect the power supply to the UBC (see Figure 8- 22 on page 8-2 9 ), then insert th e spare battery . The spa re battery begins chargin g automatically . The UBC’ s charge L EDs (see Figure 8-23 )) sh[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 8-30 The battery usually charges in three hours. Figure 8-23. UBC Adapter LEDs T able 8-3. UBC Adapter Char ge LED Status Indications LED Indication Description POWER Green Power is conn ected to th e UBC Adapter . READY or Green Charging comp lete. ST ANDBY or Flashing- Y e llow Th[...]

Accessories 8-31 W all Mounting Bracket and Shelf Slide This section describes how to install and set up the MC9000 Wall Mount Bracket and Shelf Slide to mount cradles to a wall. Figure 8-24. Wall Mounti ng Bracket with Shelf Slide When installed on a wall, the mounting bracket and shelf slide enable mounting one or two single slot cradles to a wal[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 8-32 Installing the W all Mount Bracket T o install the wall mount bracket for use with one or two single slot cradles or four slo t chargers, place the smaller surface of th e bracket against the wa ll or vertical support structure, an d secure with four 1/4” screws (use two of t[...]

Accessories 8-33 2. Secure the slide to the bracket by inserting the two pan-head sc rews provided from below the bracket, up through the bracket’ s sc rew holes and then through the slide’ s pan-head screw holes. Figure 8-27. Attachi ng One Shelf Slide T wo Single Slot Cradles/Four Slot Battery Chargers T o attach the shelf slide to the wall m[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 8-34 3. Secure a second slide to the remaining two screw holes on the bracket in the same manner . Figure 8-28. Attachi ng T wo Shelf Slides Four Slot Cradle T o attach the shelf slide to the wall moun t bracket for use with a four slot cradle: 1. Place a slide on the left-han d bra[...]

Accessories 8-35 For one single slot cradle/four slot charger , center it on the brack et. Figure 8-29. Attaching T wo Shelf Slides For two single slot cradle/four slot chargers, slid e one onto the left-hand slide, and on e onto the right- hand slide. Figure 8-1. Attaching T wo Shelf Slides For a four slot cradle, slide the cradle on to the slides[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 8-36[...]

Software Installation on Development PC Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9- 3 Required System Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 SMDK for eVC4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 9-2[...]

Software Installation on Development PC 9-3 Introduction T o develop applications to run on the mobile computer , one or more of the following is required: • Symbol Mobility Developer Kit (SMDK) for Embedded Visual C 4.0 (eVC4) • Symbol Mobility Developer Kit (SMDK) for .NET • Device Configuration Package (DCP) for MC9000w . The SMDK for eVC4[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 9-4 SMDK for eVC4 Installation Requirements In order to install the SMDK for eVC4, the following additional com ponents must first be ins talled on the development PC: • Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000 • Microsoft Embedded Visual C++ v4.0 with SP2 • Microsoft Windows Mobi[...]

Software Installation on Development PC 9-5 SMDK for .NET Installation Requirements In order to install the SMDK for .NET , the following additional compone nts must first be installed on the development PC: • Remove any SMDK for .NET (Beta 1 or Beta 2) packages prior to installation. • Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003. SMDK for .NET Contents [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 9-6 DCP for MC9000w Contents and Locations The DCP for MC9000w c ontains the components listed in T able 9-3 . The SMDK for eVC4, SMDK for .NET and DCP for MC9000w are available from the Symbol Developer’ s Zone web site, http:// devzone.symbol.com . Installing Other Development S[...]

Configuring the Mobile Computer Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10- 3 Starting Terminal Configuration Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Defining Script Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 10-2 FFS Partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 Working with FFS Partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 RegMerge.dll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Configurin g the Mobile Compute r 10-3 Introduction T erminal Configuration Manager (TCM) is an application used to customize flash file system partitions for the mobile computer . The most common use is to create an applic ation partition hex file that contains the customer's application. TCM can al so be used to load hex files to the flash m[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 10-4 Starting T erminal Configuration Manager Click the Windows start menu TCM icon ( Symbol Device Configuration Packag es , MC9000w v1.0 ) to start TCM. The TCM window appears displaying two child windows: Script1 and File Ex plorer . The Script1 window contains a newly created sc[...]

Configurin g the Mobile Compute r 10-5 The following table lists the components of the TCM window . T able 10-1. TCM Components Icon Component Function Script Wind ow Di splays the f iles to be used in the crea tion of the p artition(s). File Explore r Window Used to sele ct the files to be added to the script. Create button Creat e a new script fi[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 10-6 Properties button View/chang e the current script properties. Build button Build the curren t script into a set of hex files. Check butto n Check the scrip t for erro rs (files not f ound). Send button Download the hex image to the terminal. T ile button A rrange the sub-window[...]

Configurin g the Mobile Compute r 10-7 Defining Script Properties Before a script is created, the script properties must be define d. This defines the type of terminal, flash type, number of disks being created and the memory configuratio n of each disk partition. T o define the script properties: 1. Select the Script window to make it active. 2. C[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 10-8 8. Click the Options tab. The Script Properties window - Options tab appears. Figure 10-3. Script Proper ties Window - Options T ab 9. Set the paths for the Script File , Flash File and Hex File Build. 10. Click OK . Creating the Script for the Hex Image On start-up, TCM displa[...]

Configurin g the Mobile Compute r 10-9 Opening a New or Existing Script A script file can be created from scratch or based on an ex isting script file. Click Create to create a new script or click Open to open an existing script (for example, a script provided in the DCP for MC9000w). If an existing script is opened and changes are made, saving the[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 10-10 Building the Image Once the script is created, the hex image defined by the script can be built. As part of the build, TCM perfo rms a check on the sc ript which verifies that all files referenc ed in the script exist. This check is important for previously created scripts to [...]

Configurin g the Mobile Compute r 10-11 If one of the partitions being built is the E SSID, a prompt appears requesting the ESSID value. Deselect the HR (High Rate) check box when building ESSID images for a device with an FH radio. Figure 10-6. Build E SSID Partition Window If one of the partitions being built is the Splash Screen, a p rompt appea[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 10-12 The mobile computer must be inserted in the cradle or attached to the CAM, both with their appropriate po wer supplies connected to a power so urce, for the mobile computer to reset into IPL. 3. When the Initial Program Load er menu appears, release scan button/trigg er and Po[...]

Configurin g the Mobile Compute r 10-13 Application Contains the files in the Application folder . PRIMFIRM Contains the prima r y radio firmware for th e Spectrum24 HR radio card. Note: These p artitions must be loaded to use wireless downl oads through IPL with the HR radio. They are only use d by IPL and are not requ ired by the Op erating Syst [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 10-14 If the platform or ap plication partition sizes are changed, you must download a new partition table first. 5. IPL displays the Select T ransport menu which lists the av ailable methods of downloading the file. Figure 10-8. Select T ransport Menu Auto Select Selecting th is it[...]

Configurin g the Mobile Compute r 10-15 If the mobile compu ter does not have a radio, then the WirelessS24XX selection is not availa ble on the T ransport menu. 6. Use the up and down scroll buttons to select the method of transport, then press Enter . 7. If you selected the Serial transport me thod, the Baud Rate Menu app ears. Figure 10-9. Baud [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 10-16 9. If you selected th e Wireless S24XX transport method, the Address Configuration menu appears. Figure 10-10. Addres s Configuration Menu For wireless download s, the ESSID partition must be loaded with the correct ESSID. 10. Use the up and down scroll buttons to select DHCP [...]

Configurin g the Mobile Compute r 10-17 11. The Download File? menu appears. Figure 10-11. Download File? Menu Download File? Download Cancel Show Parms Previous To p[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 10-18 12. Use the up and down scroll buttons to selec t Show Parms to verify the file to download. Press Enter to display the Parameters screen. Figure 10-12. Parameters Screen Partition Name is the name o f the partition selected in the Initial Progra m Loader menu. Device Paramete[...]

Configurin g the Mobile Compute r 10-19 14. Use the up and down scroll buttons to select Download . Press Enter . The Downloading screen appears. Figure 10-13. Downloading Screen Before the download starts, if Serial was s elected in the Select T rans port menu, Wa i t in g fo r Data appears in the Device Status field. If Wireless S24XX was selecte[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 10-20 16. For Serial port connectio ns, click the Serial tab and select the Image Files T o Load , Comm Port and Baud Rate from their respective drop-down lists. For Wireless connections, click the Ethernet tab. A list of available devic es and their IP addresses appear . Only those[...]

Configurin g the Mobile Compute r 10-21 TCM Error Messages TCM validates the cells in the partitio n table when the Execute butto n is clicked. Cells highlighted in red contain an error . Partition loading is disabled until all errors are corrected. T able 10-3. TCM Error Messages Error Description/Solution Failed to b uild images: f lash file syst[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 10-22 One of the disk sizes is one sector in size In Script Prop erties window , one of the disks is too small (one sector in size). This may cause problem while building images, especia lly when cushion is enabled. Increase the disk size. INV ALID VOLUME NAME In Script Properties w[...]

Configurin g the Mobile Compute r 10-23 IPL Error Detection While receiving data, IPL performs many chec ks on the data to ensure that the data is received correctly . If an error is detected, IPL immediately aborts the download, and repo rts the error on an error screen. Error screens may vary depending on the action being performed. A sample erro[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 10-24 Can't open the source -7 An error occurred ope ning the sou rce device (e ither radio card or Serial port). Ch eck source devic e connectivi ty and retr y . Can't open the destinat ion -8 An error oc curred ope ning the des tination devic e (either flash ROM or Power[...]

Configurin g the Mobile Compute r 10-25 Invalid data in HEX file -25 The Symbol HEX file being download ed contains invalid data. Ensure the file is in proper Symbol HEX file format with valid HEX dat a. Exceeded max size -26 The do wnload file is too large to fit into the space allocated fo r it. Either make th e file smaller or increase the space[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 10-26 Creating a Splash Screen The source bitmap files used to create the default splash s creens for the mobile c omputer are supplied with the DCP for MC9000w . These files can be modified using any of the standard windows image editors, allowing customization for particular custo[...]

Configurin g the Mobile Compute r 10-27 Flash Storage In addition to the RAM-based storage standard on Wi ndows CE te rminals, the mobile c omputer is also equipped with a non-volatile Flash-based storage area which can store data (p artitions) that can not be corrupted by a cold boot. This Flas h area is di vided into tw o categories: Flash File S[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 10-28 RegMerge.dll RegMerge.dll is a built-in driver that allows registry edits to be made to the Wind ows CE Registry . Regmerge.dll runs very early in the boot process and l ooks for registry files (.r eg files) in certain Flash File System folders during a cold boot. It then merg[...]

Configurin g the Mobile Compute r 10-29 CopyFiles Windows CE expects certain files to be in the Wi ndows folder , residing in volatile storage. Windows CE maintains the System Registry in volatile storage. CopyFile s copies files from one folder to another on a cold boot. Files can be copied from a non-vola tile partition (Application or Platform )[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 10-30 8 bits per pixel only applies to splash screen ima ges. Once Windows CE is running, the color density is 16 bits per pixel. • IPL: This program interfaces with the host co mputer and allows downloading via crad le or serial cable any or all of the partition s listed above, a[...]

Configurin g the Mobile Compute r 10-31 Partition images for selected partitions can be created by TCM. All partition images suitable for use by IPL are in hex file format for transfer by TCM from the dev elopment computer to the mobile computer . Upgrade Requirements Upgrade requirements: • The hex files to be downloaded (on development computer[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 10-32[...]

Maintenance & T roubleshooting Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K- 3 Maintaining the Mobile Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-3 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 11-2[...]

Maintenance & Troublesho oting 11-3 Introduction This chapter includes instructions on cleaning an d storing the mobile com puter , and provides troubleshooting solutio ns for potential pr oblems during mobile computer operating. Maintaining the Mobile Computer For trouble-free service, observe the following tip s when using the mobile computer[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 11-4 T roubleshooting Mobile Computer T able 11-1. T roubleshooti ng the Mobile Computer Problem Cause Solution Mobile comput er does not turn on. Lithium-ion battery no t charged. Charge or re place the li thium-ion batt ery in the mobile computer . Lithium-ion battery no t install[...]

Maintenance & Troublesho oting 11-5 Mobile comput er turns itse lf off. Mobile comput er is inacti ve. The mobile compu ter turns of f after a pe riod of inactivity. If the mobile computer is running on b attery power , this period can be set from 1 to 5 minute s, in one-minute inte rvals. If th e mobile computer i s running on exte rnal power [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 11-6 The mobile computer does no t accept scan input. Scanning appl ication is no t loaded. V erify that the unit is loaded wit h a scanning application. See the System Administr ator . Unreadable bar code. Ensu re the symbo l is not def aced. Distance betw een exit window and bar c[...]

Maintenance & Troublesho oting 11-7 Four Slot Char ge Only Cradle T able 11-2. T roublesh ooting the Four Slot Charge Only Cradle Problem Cause Solution Mobile computer charge indicator LE D does not l ight. Cradle is not receiving power . Ensure the power su pply is securely connected and receiving power . Mobile comput er is not seat ed corre[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 11-8 Four Slot Ethernet Cradle T able 11-3. T roubleshooting the Four Slot Ethernet Cradle Symptom Cause Solution Attempt by th e mobile computer to ActiveSy nc failed. Mobile comput er removed from the cradle while the LED was blinking gre en. Wait one minute and reinse rt the mobi[...]

Maintenance & Troublesho oting 11-9 All Communicati on Status LED s are flashin g red. The unit cou ld not co nfigure itself, or it has lost th e lease on its IP address. Connect th e unit to an Ethernet ne twork with a correctly functionin g DHCP server . Failed automatic cradle configuratio n via local DHCP service. Connect a pr operly config[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 11-10 Four Slot Spare Battery Charger Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle T able 11-4. T roubleshooting The Four Slot Spare Battery Charger Symptom Possible Cause Action Batteries not charg ing. Battery was removed from the charger or charger was u nplugged from AC power too soon. Ensure [...]

Maintenance & Troublesho oting 11-11 Spare battery is n ot charging. Battery not fully seated in ch arging slot. Remove and re-inser t the spare battery into the cradle, ensuring it is firmly seated. Battery inserted in correctly . Ensure the cont acts are facing down and to ward the bac k of the cradle. Battery is faulty . V erify that other b[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG 11-12 Cable Adapter Module Magnetic Stripe Reader T able 11-6. T roubleshooti ng The Cable Adapter Module Symptom Possible Cause Action Mobile computer battery is not ch arging. Mobile co mputer was removed from CAM or CA M was unplugged from AC power too soon. Ensure CAM is rece iv[...]

Maintenance & Troublesho oting 11-13 Mobile computer battery is not ch arging. Mobile computer was removed from MSR or MSR was unplugged from AC power too soon. Ensure MSR is r eceiving po wer . Ens ure mobile comp uter is attached correct ly . Confirm main battery is char ging under Start - Settings - System - Power . If a mo bile computer bat[...]

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Block Recognizer Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A- 3[...]

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A-3 Introduction Using the Block Recognize r , you can write characters directly on the mobile computer screen with the stylus. These characters are translated into typed text. Use Block Re cogniz er to enter text, for example, to write a note or to fill in fields in a dialog box. Figure A-2 provides examples of how to write charac ters in lowercas[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG A-4 The following chart illustrates some of the characters you can write (the dot on e ach character is the starting point for writing). Figure A-2. Character Chart For specific instructions on usin g Block Recognizer , with Block Recog nizer open, tap the question mark next to the [...]

Demo Program Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B- 3 SelfTest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5 Notify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG B-2 About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-20 System Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-21 Unique Unit ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

B-3 Introduction If the demo program is not alrea dy running on the mobile computer , it ca n be launched from the Start menu. The demo program files reside in the Applic ation partition on the mobile compute r . If this partition was not lo aded to the device, it ca n be obtained from the Symbol Web site and loaded using TCM (see 10, Configuring t[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG B-4 If the demo program is already on the mobile computer , tap Start - 9000 Demo . If the demo program was downloaded into the Applicatio n directory on the mobile computer , na vigate to the directory using File Explorer and tap the Blt file. The Series 9000 Demo window app ears. [...]

B-5 SelfT est SelfT est tests the functionality of the feature s on the mobile computer . 1. T o access the Self T est ap plication, tap the Self T est icon on the T est Applications window . The Self T est window appears. Figure B-3. Self T est Window 2. Select as many check boxes to test as desired. 3. In the Run T ests box, select the One T ime [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG B-6 Notify Notify tests the functionality of the green decod e LED, function, shift and control key LEDs (keypad dependent), communication LED (w here applicable), and beeper of the mobile computer . 1. T o access the Notify application, tap the Notify icon on the T est Applications[...]

B-7 Keyboard Keyboard displays the values of a key on the keypad. 1. T o access the Keyboa rd application, tap th e Keyboard icon on the T est Applicati ons window . The KeyCheck Example window ap pears. Figure B-6. KeyCheck Example Window 2. Press a key on the mobile compute r’ s keypad. 3. The key’ s codes displa y . 4. T ap X to close the ap[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG B-8 Display Display is a test of the shades and colors displayed in the touch panel when the mobile compute r is in use. On mobile computers with a mo nochrome display , black, white and shades of gray appe ar . On mobile computers with a color display , colors appear . 1. T o acces[...]

B-9 Memory Memory displays memory usage an d allocation on the mobile computer . 1. T o access the Memory application , tap the Memory icon on the T est Applications window . The MemT est Example window appe ars. Figure B-8. MemT est Example Window 2. T ap Alloc to allocate memory . 3. T ap Free to free previously allocated memory . 4. T ap Exit to[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG B-10 MSR 9000 The MSR 9000 application is designed to work with the snap-on MSR. This sample ap plication illustrates how an application should handle MSR in puts. 1. Attach the MSR 9000 to the mobile c omputer (see Attaching and Removing on page 8-20), with the appropriate power su[...]

B-11 3. Swipe a magnetic stripe card. Th e content on the card displays in th e window . Figure B-10. M SR 9000 Data Window 4. T ap OK to swipe another card. 5. T ap X to close the application.[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG B-12 MSR Cameo The MSR 9000 Cameo ap plication is designed to work with the snap-on MSR. The applicatio n is identical to the MSR 9 000, however it uses a diffe rent driver to supp ort a different type of MSR. This sample application illustrates how an application sh ould handle MSR[...]

B-13 3. Swipe a magnetic stripe card. Th e content on the card displays in th e window . Figure B-12. MSR Cameo Data Window 4. T ap OK to swipe another card. 5. T ap X to close the application. Printing Printing tests the functiona lity of a printer . 1. T o access the Printing application, tap the Printing icon on the T est Applications window . T[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG B-14 Scan The Visual C/C++ sample scanning application enable s the mobile computer’ s scanne r , allows the user to change sc an parameters, and display s scanned data. T o ac cess the Scan demo, tap the Scan icon on the Series 9000 Demo window . The ScanSamp 2 Example w indow ap[...]

B-15 Scanning Options The following optio ns are available in the Scan window: • Scan provides an alternative to the trigger buttons on the mobile computer . • Vie w displays the bar code content in a separate window . • Params is used to change scann ing parameter options, such as: • beep time (length of decode beep) • beeper frequency ([...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG B-16 Sounds T o access the Sounds demo, tap the Sounds icon on the Series 9000 Demo window for a sample audio application. The to olbar on the bottom of the window allows the user to open, play , record and save sample .wav files. Figure B-16. AudioSamp Example Window T able B-1. Au[...]

B-17 T ap to open About AudioSamp. Ta p t o Exit Audio Sample. T able B-1. Audio Sample T oolbar (Continued)[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG B-18 Images T o access the Image demo, tap the Images ic on on the Series 9000 Demo win dow for a sample image editor . The toolbar on th e bottom of the window allows the user to ope n, edit and save sample image files. Figure B-17. ImageViewer Example Window T able B-2. ImageViewe[...]

B-19 T ap an icon and use stylus to cro p the image as follows: 1. Fits image to screen (maintain origina l aspect rati o). 2. Locates imag e to home position (upper left). 3. Re-scales mode en able. T ap to lock aspect ratio enab le/disable. Ta p t o Open a .jpg file. T ap an d drag stylus on image as fo llows: 1. Fine panning mode en able. 2. Coa[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG B-20 Ctl Panel T o access the Control Panel demo , tap the Ctl Panel icon on the Series 9000 Demo window to access the Control Panel window , where you can specify settings for the mobile computer . Figure B-18. CtlPanel Window About T ap About on the Co ntrol Panel to view the vers[...]

B-21 Sy stem V ersions T ap System V ersions to view version information for t he applications on the mobile co mputer . Figure B-20. Sy stem V ersions Window On the System V ersions window: • Platform indicates the opera ting system running on the mobile c omputer (Pocket PC). • OS V ersion specifies the version of the operating sy stem. • O[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG B-22 Unique Unit ID T ap Unique Unit ID on the Con trol Panel to vie w the mobile computer’ s unique un it ID (a 16-byte hex number identifier), and the version numbers for RCM (Resource Coordinator Manage r) API, Rescoord (Resource Coordinator) DLL, UUID DLL, and T emperature DLL[...]

B-23 T oggle Persist to Ye s to retain these changes made after a cold boot. Figure B-22. Persist Not all options support Permanent Pe rsistence. Battery T ap Battery on the Control Pane l to view the mobile computer’ s battery status. Figure B-23. Battery Window Note[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG B-24 Power Settings Select Power Settings on th e Contro l Panel to specify the setting s to use for the mobile computer’ s devices. Figure B-24. Power Settings Window T ap each device listed to select the appro priate settings, where applicab le. Scroll through the device values [...]

B-25 Date and T ime T ap Date and T ime on the Control Panel to change the date and time. The Date and T ime win dow appears. Figure B-25. Date and T ime Window T o change the time, tap the Ti m e : field and up the up and down arro ws to change the value. T o change the date, tap the down arrow in the Date: field. A calen dar box appears. Select t[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG B-26 T ouch Calibrate Select T ouch Calibrate to re-align the window . Press ESC to exit. Figure B-27. Align Window Printer Settings Select Printer Settings on the Control Panel to specify the setting s to use for printing. Figure B-28. Printer Settings Window T ap each item listed [...]

B-27 Communication Settings Select Comm Setting s on the Control Panel to specify th e settings to use when communicating with other devices. Figure B-29. Communi cation Settings Window T ap Port to select the appropriate communic ation settings to be used by ActiveSync. Scroll through the communication settings to select the ap propriate value. Di[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG B-28 • T ap Intensity to toggle the b acklight intensity between low , medium, high and su per . As you change the value, the display provides a sample of each intensity level. • T ap Backlight to turn the backlight on and of f. Audio Settings Select Audio Settings on the Contro[...]

B-29 Scanner Settings Select Scanner Settin gs on the Control Panel to specify scanner -re lated parameters. Figure B-32. Scann er Settings Window • Selected Scanner displays the value of the selected scanner . • T ap Reader Params to view and modify the values of various reader parame ters. • T ap Interface Params to view and modify the valu[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG B-30 • T ap Scanner V ersion to view the version numbers for the API, MDD, PDD, decoder and hardware. Refer to the Windows CE Help File for Symbol T erminals in the SMDK for eVC4 for details on the available parame ter options. Symbol Security T ap Symbol Security on the Control P[...]

B-31 About Select the Ab out icon on the Series 9000 Demo windo w to view information abou t the demo pro gram. Figure B-34. About OTL Window[...]

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ImagerSample Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C- 3 Launching ImagerSample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3 Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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C-3 Introduction The ImagerSample application (in mobile computer s with an integrated imager) provides the user with the ability to capture and displa y image fi les. This chapter provid es an overview of the ImagerSample program for capt uring images with the mobile computer . Launching ImagerSample ImagerSample can be launched from the Applicati[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG C-4 Menus Use the menus to set options and save, capture and view images. File Use the File menu to save, capture and view an image, or exit the ImagerSa mple application. Save As Save the currently loaded image file in bitm ap file format. Options Aim (see Aim on page C-6). Lamp (s[...]

C-5 T o save an a cquired image: 1. T ap ImagerSample - File - Save As . The Save Image file window appears. Figure C-2. ImagerSamp le - Save As Window 2. Enter the name of the image to save in the Name text box. 3. Select the folder in which you want to save the image from the Folder drop-down list . 4. The default type of file to save is .bmp. 5.[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG C-6 Exit Ta p File - Exit to exit the ImagerSample applicatio n. Options Use the Options menu to set the Aim, Lamp and Focus Near selections. Aim Ta p Options - Aim (laser aim) to create a ta rgeting pattern when aiming the exit window . Figure C-3. Aiming Pattern Lamp Ta p Options [...]

C-7 About Ta p Help - About . The About window appears. Figure C-4. ImagerSa mple - About Window The About window provid es software and hardware version information for the ImagerSample application on the mobile computer .[...]

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Specifications Contents Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D- 3 Mobile Computer Pin-Outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-5 Accessory CAM and MSR Pin-Outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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D-3 Environment The following table s ummarizes the mobile c omputer’ s in tended operating env ironment. T able D-1. T echnical Specifications Operating T emperature -4° to 122° F (-20° to +50 ° C) Storage T emperature -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70 ° C) Humidity 5% to 95% no n-condensin g Electrostatic Discharge (ES D ) +/-15 kVDC (air); +/[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG D-4 1D Decode Capability Code 39, code 128, code 93, codabar , code 11, di screte 2 of 5, EAN-3, EAN-13, EAN-128, inte rleaved 2 of 5, TLC39 (t elecommunications, U PCA, UPCE and U PC/ EAN supplement s. Imaging Dec ode Capabi lity Code 39, c ode 128, cod e 93, codaba r , cod e 11, d[...]

D-5 Mobile Computer Pin-Outs Figure D-1. Pin Locations T able D-2. MC9000-G Pin-Outs PIN Number Signal Name Function 1 USB_GND USB 2 USB_D_PLUS USB 3 TXD RS232C 4 RXD RS232C 5 DCD RS232C 6 RTS RS232C 7 DSR RS232C 8 GND Ground, 2.5A max. 9 RI RS232C 10 CRADLE_DET Grounded by cradle whe n in cradle 11 DTR RS232C 12 Not co nnected Not connected 13 POW[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG D-6 Accessory CAM and MSR Pin-Outs Figure D-2. CAM and MSR Serial Connector T able D-3. CAM and MSR Se rial Connector Pin-outs Pin Signal 1 USB_5V_DET 2 USB_D_MINUS 3 USB_D_PLUS 4 GND 5 GND 6 PWR_EXT_OUT 7 CRADLE_DET* 8 DSR 9 DCD 10 TXD 11 CTS 12 DTR 13 RI 14 RTS 15 RXD[...]

Keypad Maps Contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E- 3 Keypads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E- 3 43-Key Keypad Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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E-3 Introduction This appendix contains the k eypad maps for the keypad con figurations. Each key is listed in the table with its value, depending on the sta te of the keypad. Keypads The mobile compu ter has five interchangeable modular keypads: • 43-key • 53-key • 3270 Emulator • 5250 Emulator • VT Emulator . The modular keypads can be [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG E-4 43-Key Keypad Configuration The 43-key configuration conta ins a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and a functio n key . See T able E-1 for key functions and T able E-2 for the keypad map pings. The mapping functions include: • 43-key func tions • 43-key character [...]

E-5 T able E-1. 43-Key Keypad Functions Local Function Key Sequence Display Backlight On/Off Keypad Backlight On/Off Contrast + <Func><F1> Contrast - <Func><F5> V olume + <Func><F4> V olume - <Func><F8> T able E-2. 43-Key Keypad Mapping Key Default (Numlock) State Alpha State Shift-Alpha State Func St[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG E-6 25 0 5 0 v8 6 1 1 8 V 160+8 6 86 v8 6 1 1 8 V 160+8 6 86 35 1 5 1 w8 7 1 1 9 W 160+87 87 w8 7 1 1 9 W 160+87 87 44 9 4 9 r8 2 1 1 4 R 160+8 2 82 r8 2 1 1 4 R 160+8 2 82 55 3 5 3 s8 3 1 1 5 S 160+8 3 83 s8 3 1 1 5 S 160+8 3 83 T able E-2. 43-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Key Def[...]

E-7 65 4 5 4 t8 4 1 1 6 T 160+84 84 t8 4 1 1 6 T 160+84 84 75 5 5 5 o7 9 1 1 1 O 160+79 79 o7 9 1 1 1 O 160+79 79 85 6 5 6 p8 0 1 1 2 P 160+80 80 p8 0 1 1 2 P 160+80 80 95 7 5 7 q8 1 1 1 3 Q 160+81 81 q8 1 1 1 3 Q 160+81 81 T able E-2. 43-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Key Default (Numlock) State Alpha State Shift-Alpha State Func State Shift-Func [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG E-8 04 9 4 9 y8 9 1 2 1 Y 160+8 9 89 y8 9 1 2 1 Y 160+8 9 89 F1 a6 5 9 7 A 160+65 9 7 * * F2 b6 6 9 8 B 160+6 6 66 b6 6 9 8 B 160+6 6 66 F3 c6 7 9 9 C 160+6 7 67 c6 7 9 9 C 160+6 7 67 T able E-2. 43-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Key Default (Numlock) State Alpha State Shift-Alpha S[...]

E-9 F4 d6 8 1 0 0 D 160+68 68 * * F5 e6 9 1 0 1 E 160+69 69 * * F6 f7 0 1 0 2 F 160+70 70 f7 0 1 0 2 F 160+70 70 T able E-2. 43-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Key Default (Numlock) State Alpha State Shift-Alpha State Func State Shift-Func State VK Code (Decimal) ASCII V alue (Decimal) * See T able 2-6 on page 2-2 0 for special function key value s.[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG E-10 F6 g7 1 1 0 3 G 160+71 7 1 g7 1 1 0 3 G 160+7 1 71 F8 h7 2 1 0 4 H 160+72 7 2 h7 2 1 0 4 H 160+7 2 72 F9 i7 3 1 0 5 I 160+73 73 +1 0 7 4 3 + 160+107 4 3 F10 j7 4 1 0 6 J 160+74 7 4 -1 0 9 4 5 - 160+109 45 T able E-2. 43-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Key Default (Numlock) State[...]

E-11 F11 k7 5 1 0 7 K 160+75 75 * 1 06 42 * 160+106 42 F12 l7 6 1 0 8 L 160+76 76 / 191 47 ? 160+191 63 * m7 7 1 0 9 M 160+77 77 m7 7 1 0 9 M 160+7 7 77 * n7 8 1 1 0 N 160+78 78 n7 8 1 1 0 N 1 60+78 78 T able E-2. 43-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Key Default (Numlock) State Alpha State Shift-Alpha State Func State Shift-Func State VK Code (Decimal[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG E-12 Space 32 32 Space 32 32 Space 160+32 32 BKSP 8 8 BKSP 8 8 BKSP 160+8 8 BKSP 8 8 UP 38 - DOWN 40 - T able E-2. 43-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Key Default (Numlock) State Alpha State Shift-Alpha State Func State Shift-Func State VK Code (Decimal) ASCII V alue (Decimal) * See T[...]

E-13 Right 39 - Left 37 - . 190 46 x8 8 1 2 0 X 160+88 88 x8 8 1 2 0 X 160+88 88 * 106 42 z9 0 1 2 2 Z 160+90 90 z9 0 1 2 2 Z 160+90 90 T able E-2. 43-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Key Default (Numlock) State Alpha State Shift-Alpha State Func State Shift-Func State VK Code (Decimal) ASCII V alue (Decimal) * See T able 2-6 on page 2-2 0 for specia[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG E-14 53-Key Keypad Configuration The 53-key configuration conta ins a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and fun ction keys. See T able E-3 for key functions and T able E-4 for the keypad map pings. The mapping functions include: • 53-key func tions • 53-key character m[...]

E-15 T able E-3. 53-Key Keypad Functions Local Function Key Sequence Display Backlight On/ Off <Func><Z> Keypad Backlight On/Of f <Func><X> Contrast + <Func><D> Contrast - <Func><I> V olume + <Func><H> V olume - <Func><M> T able E-4. 53-Key Keypad Mapping Key Default State Shif[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG E-16 45 2 5 2 $ 160+52 1 03 F4 115 - F4 160+115 - 55 3 5 3 % 160+53 106 F5 116 - F5 160+116 - 65 4 5 4 ^ 160+54 9 4 F6 117 - F6 160+117 - 75 5 5 5 & 160+55 112 F7 118 - F7 160+118 - 85 6 5 6 * 160+56 4 2 F8 119 - F8 160+119 - 95 7 5 7 ( 160+57 41 F9 120 - F9 160+120 - T able E-4[...]

E-17 04 8 4 8 ) 160 +48 40 F10 121 - F10 160+121 - UP 38 - DOWN 40 - Right 39 - Left 37 - ENTER 13 13 T able E-4. 53-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Key Default State Shift State Func State Shift-Func State VK Code (Decimal) ASCII V alue (Decimal) * See T able 2-6 on page 2-2 0 for special function key value s.[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG E-18 a6 5 9 7 A 160+65 65 ,1 8 8 4 4 < 160+188 60 b6 6 9 8 B6 6 6 6 .1 9 0 4 6 > 160+190 60 c6 7 9 9 C 160+67 6 7 ‘2 2 2 3 9 “ 160+222 34 b6 8 1 0 0 D 160+68 68 * * e6 9 1 0 1 E 160+69 6 9 [2 1 9 9 1 { 160+219 123 T able E-4. 53-Key Key pad Mapping (Continued) Key Default [...]

E-19 f7 0 1 0 2 F 160+70 70 ] 221 93 } 160+221 125 g7 1 1 0 3 G 160+71 71 220 92 | 160+220 124 h7 2 1 0 4 H 160+72 72 * * i7 3 1 0 5 I 160 +73 73 * * j7 4 1 0 6 J 160+74 74 ‘ 192 96 ~ 160+192 12 6 T able E-4. 53-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Key Default State Shift State Func State Shift-Func State VK Code (Decimal) ASCII V alue (Decimal) * Se[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG E-20 k7 5 1 0 7 K 160+75 7 5 k7 5 1 0 7 K 160+7 5 75 l7 6 1 0 8 L 160+76 7 6 /1 9 1 4 7 ? 160+191 63 m7 7 1 0 9 M 160+77 77 * * n7 8 1 1 0 N 160+78 78 -1 8 9 4 5 _ 160+1 89 95 o7 9 1 1 1 O 160+79 79 o7 9 1 1 1 O 160+79 79 T able E-4. 53-Key Key pad Mapping (Continued) Key Default St[...]

E-21 p8 0 1 1 2 P 160+80 80 p8 0 1 1 2 P 160+80 80 q8 1 1 1 3 Q 160+81 81 q8 1 1 1 3 Q 160+81 81 r8 2 1 1 4 R 160+82 82 ; 186 59 : 160+186 58 s8 3 1 1 5 S 160+83 83 + 187 43 + 160+187 43 t8 4 1 1 6 T 160+84 84 - 109 45 - 160 +109 45 u8 5 1 1 7 U8 5 8 5 * 106 42 * 160+106 42 T able E-4. 53-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Key Default State Shift State[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG E-22 v8 6 1 1 8 V 160+86 8 6 /1 9 1 4 7 ? 160+191 63 w8 7 1 1 9 W 160+87 87 =1 8 7 4 3 + 160+187 43 x8 8 1 2 0 X 160+88 8 8 * * y8 9 1 2 1 Y 160+89 8 9 y8 9 1 2 1 Y 160+8 9 89 T able E-4. 53-Key Key pad Mapping (Continued) Key Default State Shift State Func State Shift-Func State VK[...]

E-23 z9 0 1 2 2 Z9 0 9 0 * * T able E-4. 53-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Key Default State Shift State Func State Shift-Func State VK Code (Decimal) ASCII V alue (Decimal) * See T able 2-6 on page 2-2 0 for special function key value s.[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG E-24 3270 Emulator Configuration The 3270 emulator configuration contains a Power bu tton, applica tion keys, scroll keys and a fun ction key . The 3270 emulator configura tion uses the 53-k ey mappin g whe)n not in the emulator mode (se e T able E-4 for descriptions for the 53-key [...]

E-25 T able E-5. 3270 Key Functions Local Function Key Sequence Program Inform ation <Func><Ctrl><P> Diagnostics <F unc><Ctrl><D > Keyclicks On/Off <Func><Ctrl><K> Quiet Mode On/Of f <Func><Ctr l><Q> Mobile Computer Configuratio n <Func>< Ctrl><C> Host Profil [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG E-26 T able E-6. 3270 Emulator Key s 3270 Key Key Sequence Attention < Ctrl><G> Backspace <BKSP> Back T ab <Ctrl><J> Clear <Esc> Clear EOF <Ctrl><K> Delete <Func><BKSP> Dup <Ctrl><D> Enter <Enter > Erase I[...]

E-27 F4 <Func><4> F5 <Func><5> F6 <Func><6> F7 <Func><7> F8 <Func><8> F9 <Func><9> F10 <Func><0> F11 <Shift><1> F12 <Shift><2> F13 <Shift><3> F14 <Shift><4> F15 <Shift><5> F16 <Shift><6> F17 <[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG E-28 ! <Ctrl><5> " <Shift><Func> <C> # <Ctrl><6> $ <Ctrl><7> % <Ctrl><8> & <Ctrl><9> ' <Func><C> ( <Ctrl><0> ) <Func><Ct rl><A> * <*> + <Fun[...]

E-29 < <Shift><Func> <A> = <Func><W > > <Shift><Func> <B> ? <Func><Ctr l><G> @ <Func><Ctrl> <B> A <Shift><A> B <Shift><B> C <Shift><C> D <Shift><D> E <Shift><E> F <Shift><F> G <Shift>[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG E-30 W <Shift><W> X <Shift><X> Y <Shift><Y> Z <Shift><Z> [ <Func> <E> <Func> <G> ] <Func> <F> ^ <Func><Ct rl><E> _ <Shift><Func> < N> ` <Func><J > a [...]

E-31 r <R> s <S> t <T> u <U> v <V> w <W> x <X> y <Y> z <Z> { <Shift><Func> <E> | <Shift><Func> <G> } <Shift><Func> < F> ~ <Shift><Func> <J> T able E-7. 3270 Char acter Map (Continued) Char Key Sequence[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG E-32 5250 Emulator Configuration The 5250 emulator configuration contains a Power bu tton, applica tion keys, scroll keys and a fun ction key . The 5250 emulator configuratio n uses the 53-key mapping when not in the emulator mode (see T able E-4 for descriptions for the 53-key mapp[...]

E-33 T able E-8. 5250 Key Functions Local Function Key Sequence Program Inform ation <Func><Ctrl><P> Diagnostics <F unc><Ctrl><D > Keyclicks On/Off <Func><Ctrl><K> Quiet Mode On/Of f <Func><Ctr l><Q> Mobile Computer Configuratio n <Func>< Ctrl><C> Host Profil [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG E-34 T able E-9. 5250 Emulator Key s 5250 Key Key Sequence Attention < Ctrl><G> Backspace <BKSP> Back T ab <Func><Space> Clear <Func><Ctrl> <Shift><1> Delete <Func><B KSP> Dup <Ctrl> <D> Enter <Ent> [...]

E-35 F4 <Func><4> F5 <Func><5> F6 <Func><6> F7 <Func><7> F8 <Func><8> F9 <Func><9> F10 <Func><0> F11 <Shift ><1> F12 <Shift ><2> F13 <Shift ><3> F14 <Shift ><4> F15 <Shift ><5> F16 <Shift ><6> F[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG E-36 ! <Ctrl><5 > " <Shift><Func ><C> # <Ctrl><6 > $ <Ctrl><7 > % <Ctrl><8 > & <Ctrl><9 > ' <Func><C> ( <Ctrl><0> ) <Func><Ctrl> <A> * <*> + &l[...]

E-37 < <Shift><Func ><A> = <Func> <W> > <Shift><Func ><B> ? <Func><Ctrl>< G> @ <Func><Ct rl><B> A <Shift><A> B <Shift><B> C <Shift><C> D <Shift><D> E <Shift><E> F <Shift><F> G <Shift>[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG E-38 W <Shift><W> X <Shift><X> Y <Shift><Y> Z <Shift><Z> [ <Func><E > <Func><G> ] <Func><F> ^ <Func><Ct rl><E> _ <Shift><Func ><N> ` <Func><J > a <[...]

E-39 r <R> s <S> t <T> u <U> v <V> w <W> x <X> y <Y> z <Z> { <Shift><Func ><E> | <Shift><Func ><G> } <Shift><Func ><F> ~ <Shift><Func ><J> T able E-10. 5250 Char acter Map (Continued) Char Key Sequence[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG E-40 VT Emulator Configuration The VT emulator configuration con tains a Power bu tton, applicatio n keys, scroll keys and a func tion key . The VT emulator configu ration uses the 53-key mapping when no t in the emulator mode (see T able E-4 for descriptions for the 53-key mappings[...]

E-41 T able E-11. VT Key Functions VT Function Key Se quence Program Inf ormation <Func><Ctrl> <P> Diagnostics <F unc><Ctrl><D > Keyclicks On/Off <Func><Ctrl><K> Quiet Mode <Func>< Ctrl><Q> Mobile Comput er Configuration <Func><Ctrl><C > Host Profiles <Fun [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG E-42 T able E-12. VT -100 Emulator Key s VT -100 Key Key Sequence Return <Return> Backspace <BKSP> T ab <Fun c><*> Up Arrow <Up Arrow> Left Arrow <Left Arrow> ESC <Esc> BS <BKSP> LF <Ctrl><J> Hard Mobile Computer Reset <[...]

E-43 Up Arrow <Up Arrow> Left Arrow <Left Arrow> Hard Mobile Computer Reset <Func><Ctrl> <H> Find <Func><C trl><Left> Insert Here <Func>< Space> Prev Screen <Func><C trl><Shift><4 > PF1 <Func><1> PF2 <Func><2> PF3 <Func><3> PF4 &l[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG E-44 Backspace(Delete) <Ctrl><BKSP> Backtab <Func><.> Down Arrow <Down Arrow> Right Arrow <Right Arrow> Soft Mobile Compute r Reset <F unc><Ctrl><S> Select <Fun c><Ctrl><Shift><5 > Remove <Func><C[...]

E-45 ^N <Ctrl>< N> ^O <Ctrl><O> ^P <Ctrl><P> ^Q <Ctrl><Q> ^R <C trl><R> ^S <C trl><S> ^T <Ctrl><T> ^U <Ctrl><U> ^V <C trl><V> ^W <Ctrl><W> ^X <C trl><X> ^Y <C trl><Y> ^Z <Ctrl><Z> ESC <ESC>[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG E-46 ) <Func><Ctrl><A> * <*> + <Func><S> , <Func><A> - <Func> <T> . <.> / <Func> <V> 0 <0> 1 <1> 2 <2> 3 <3> 4 <4> 5 <5> 6 <6> 7 <7> 8 <8> 9 <9> [...]

E-47 D <Shift><D> E <Shift><E> F <Shift><F> G <Shift><G> H <Shift><H> I <Shift><I> J <Shift><J> K <Shift><K> L <Shift><L> M <Shift><M> N <Shift><N> O <Shift><O> P <Shift><P> Q <Shift><Q[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG E-48 _ <Shift ><Func><N> ` <Func> <J> a <A> b <B> c <C> d <D> e <E> f <F> g <G> h <H> I <I> j <J> k <K> l <L> m <M> n <N> o <O> p <P> q <Q> r <R>[...]

E-49 z <Z> { <Shift><Func><E> | <Func><O> } <Shift><Func><F> ~ <Shift>< Func><J> T able E-14. VT/HP Char acter Map (Continued) Char Key Sequence[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Software fo r Pocket PCs PRG E-50[...]

Glossary 802.11/8 02.11b A radi o protocol th at may be used b y the Symbol Spectrum24 ra dio card. Sy mbol radio card s that use th e 802.11 protocol also have an ESS_ID. ACK/NAK ACK/NA K is the defau lt software handshaking.[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Softwar e for Pocket P Cs PRG GL-2 Access Point Access Point (AP) refers to Symb ol’ s Spectrum24 Ethernet Access Point . It is a piec e of communicat ions equipment that manages commun ications between the host computer system and one o r more wireless termin als. An AP connects to a wired Et hernet LAN and [...]

Glossary GL-3 Aperture The opening in a n optical system defined by a lens or baffle that esta blishes the f ield of v iew . Application Programming Interface See API . ANSI T erminal A di splay termi nal that fo llows commands in the ANSI standard termin al language. For example, it uses escap e sequences t o control th e cursor , clear the screen[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Softwar e for Pocket P Cs PRG GL-4 BIOS Basic Input Output System. A collection of ROM-based code with a standard API u sed to interf ace with stan dard PC hardware. Bit Binary digit. One bit is the basi c un it of binary informatio n. Generally , eight consecutive bits compose one byt e of data. The pattern of[...]

Glossary GL-5 CDRH Class 2 No additional softwar e mechanisms are needed to conform to this limit. Laser operation in this class poses no danger for unintent ional direct human e x posure. Cellular Digital Packet Data See CDPD . Character A pattern of bars and s paces which either dire ctly represents data or ind icates a cont rol functi on, such a[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Softwar e for Pocket P Cs PRG GL-6 Continuous Code A bar code or symbol in which all spaces within the symbol are parts of characters. There ar e no interchar acter gaps in a continuous code. Th e absence of gaps allows for greater information density . Cradle A cradle is used for cha rging the terminal battery[...]

Glossary GL-7 DHCP Server A server in the network or a service within a server that assigns IP addresses. Discrete Code A bar code o r symbol in which the spaces betwe en characters (intercha racter gaps) are not part of the code. Discrete 2 of 5 A binary bar code symbology representing each characte r by a group o f five bars, two of which are wi [...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Softwar e for Pocket P Cs PRG GL-8 ESS_ID Extended Service Se t Identifier , defines the covera ge area. Prior to the release of the 802.11 specification the ESS_ID was called the Net_ID or Network Identifier . For terminals using Spectrum24 radios with th e 802.11 protocol, an ESS_ID allows facilities to limit[...]

Glossary GL-9 Hard Reset See Cold Boot . Hopping Sequence A set of random freq uencies designed to min imize interfer ence with other sets of ra ndom frequenc ies. A hopping seque nce determines th e pattern with wh ich a station that uses frequency hopping changes its communications frequen cy . See Frequency Hopping . Hz Hertz; A unit of freq uen[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Softwar e for Pocket P Cs PRG GL-10 Intercharacter Gap The space between two ad jacent bar code characters in a discrete code. Interleaved Bar Code A bar code in which characters are paired t ogether , using bars to represent the first characte r and the intervening spaces to r epresent the second. Interleaved [...]

Glossary GL-11 Kerberos Kerberos is a network auth entication protocol. It i s designed to provide strong auth enticatio n for client /server application s by using secret-k ey cryptography. A free implementation of this pr otocol is available from the Massachuset ts Institute of T echno logy . Kerbe ros is available in many commercial product s as[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Softwar e for Pocket P Cs PRG GL-12 MC Mobile Computer . MIL 1 mil = 1 thousandth of a n inch. Misread (Misdecode) A condition whi ch occurs when th e data output of a reader or interface cont roller does not agree with the data encoded within a bar code symbo l. Mobile Computer In this text, mobile computer re[...]

Glossary GL-13 Open Data-Link Interface (ODI) Novell ’ s driver spec ification fo r an inter face between network ha rdware and h igher-level protocols. It su pports multiple protocols on a single NIC (Network Interface Controller). I t is capable of understan ding and translati ng any network informa tion or request sent by any other OD I- compa[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Softwar e for Pocket P Cs PRG GL-14 Programming Mode The state in which a scanner is configur ed for parameter values. See Scanning Mode . Quiet Zone A clear spac e, containing n o dark marks , which preced es the start character of a bar cod e symbol and follows the stop character . QWERTY A standard ke yboard[...]

Glossary GL-15 Scanning Mode The scanner is energized , programmed an d ready to read a bar code. Scanning Sequence A method of programming or co nfiguring parameters fo r a bar code reading syst em by scanning bar code menu s. SDK Software Deve lopment Kit Self-Checking Code A symbology that uses a checking algo rithm to detect encoding errors wit[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Softwar e for Pocket P Cs PRG GL-16 STEP Symbol T erminal Enabler Program. Subnet A subset of nodes on a ne twork that ar e serviced by the same router . See Router . Subnet Mask A 32-bit number used to sep arate the ne twork and ho st sections of an IP ad dress. A custom subnet mask subdivides an IP network in[...]

Glossary GL-17 TCP/IP (T ransmission Control Protocol/Int ernet Protocol) A communications protocol used to internetwork dissimilar systems. This standard is the protocol of the Int ernet and has become t he global stan dard for commu nications. TCP provides transpor t functions, which ensures that the tot a l amount of by tes sent is re ceived cor[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Softwar e for Pocket P Cs PRG GL-18 T rivial File T ransfer Protocol See TF TP . TSR See T erminate and Stay Resident . UPC Universal Product Code. A re latively complex numeric symbology . Each character consists of two bars and two spaces, each of which is any of four width s . The standard symbology for re t[...]

Glossary GL-19 WNMP (Wireless Network Man agement Protocol) This is Symbo l’ s proprietar y MAC layer protocol used fo r inter access poin t communication and othe r MAC layer communicatio n. WNMS (was renamed to AirBEAM ® Manager) See AirBEAM ® Manager .[...]

MC9000-G with Window s ® Mobile 2003 Softwar e for Pocket P Cs PRG GL-20[...]

Index-1 Numerics 128-bit sha red key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22, 5-7, 5-8 1-D bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46 2-D bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46 3270 emulator keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 40-bit shared key . . . . . . . . . . [...]

MC9000-G with Windows ® Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs P RG IN-2 power connec tion . . . . . . . 8-21, 8-26, 8-29 serial connection . . . . 8-20, 8-22, 8-24, 8-27 multi media card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5, 8-3 printer cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -5, 8-4 serial cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Index IN-3 C Cable Adapte r Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5, 8-4 cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5, 8-4 auto charge cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5, 8-4 DEX cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5, 8-4 printer cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

MC9000-G with Windows ® Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs P RG IN-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6, 10-3, 10-9, 10-26, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0-28, 10-29 default gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9 demo progra m about . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Index IN-5 copyfile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29 regmerge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28 flash storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 four slot charge only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5, 8-3 four slot charge only cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

MC9000-G with Windows ® Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs P RG IN-6 Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-31 memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-40 program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-40 storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Index IN-7 programs flash file system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27 removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50 running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42 selecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 stop running programs . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

MC9000-G with Windows ® Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs P RG IN-8 settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5 about . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7, 3-26 adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5 backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Index IN-9 universal ba ttery char ge r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28 unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 USB charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5, 8-4 using headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 using stylus . . . . . . . . . . [...]

MC9000-G with Windows ® Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs P RG IN-10[...]

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