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  • Page 1 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide...
  • Page 3 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide 72E-133624-01 Rev. A March 2010...
  • Page 4 Motorola. No right to copy a licensed program in whole or in part is granted, except as permitted under copyright law. The user shall not modify, merge, or incorporate any form or portion of a licensed program with other program material, create a derivative work from a licensed program, or use a licensed program in a network without written permission from Motorola.

  • Page 5: Revision History

    Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below: Change Date Description -01 Rev. A 03/12/10 Initial release.
  • Page 6 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery ............1-3 Charging Spare Batteries ......................1-4 Charging Temperature ......................1-4 Powering On the MC75A ....................... 1-4 Calibrating the Screen ........................1-5 Checking Battery Status ........................ 1-5 Resetting the MC75A ........................... 1-5 Performing a Warm Boot .......................
  • Page 8 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide Chapter 2: Accessories Introduction ............................2-1 Single Slot USB/Serial Cradle ......................2-3 Setup .............................. 2-3 Charging the MC75A Battery ......................2-3 Charging the Spare Battery ......................2-4 Battery Charging Indicators ......................2-4 Charging Temperature ......................2-5 Four Slot Ethernet Cradle ........................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Installing ActiveSync ..........................3-1 Mobile Computer Setup ........................3-2 Setting Up an ActiveSync Connection on the Host Computer ............. 3-2 Synchronization with a Windows Mobile 6 Device ................. 3-3 Chapter 4: Application Deployment for Mobile 6 Introduction ............................4-1 Security ..............................
  • Page 10 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide Ending a Data Connection ......................5-7 MC75A6 Settings ..........................5-8 Phone ............................. 5-8 Sounds ............................. 5-8 Security ............................ 5-9 Services ............................5-10 Call Barring (Call Blocking) ...................... 5-10 Caller ID ........................... 5-11 Call Forwarding ........................5-11 Call Waiting ..........................
  • Page 11 Vehicle Cradle ..........................9-10 Four Slot Spare Battery Charger ....................9-11 Cables ............................9-11 Magnetic Stripe Reader ......................... 9-12 Appendix A: Technical Specifications Technical Specifications ........................A-1 MC75A ..............................A-1 MC75A COM Port Definitions ......................A-4 MC75A Pin-Outs ..........................A-5...
  • Page 12 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide MC75A Accessory Specifications ......................A-6 Single Slot USB/Serial Cradle ......................A-6 Four Slot Ethernet Cradle ......................A-7 Four Slot Charge Only Cradle ......................A-7 Four Slot Battery Charger ......................A-8 Magnetic Stripe Reader ......................... A-8 Vehicle Cradle ..........................

  • Page 13: About This Guide

    MC75A Quick Start Guide - describes how to get the MC75A EDA up and running. • MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant User Guide - describes how to use the MC75A EDA. • MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide - describes how to set up the MC75A EDA and accessories. ® •...

  • Page 14: Configurations

    MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide Configurations This guide covers the following configurations: Data Operating Configuration Radios Display Memory Keypads Capture System MC75A0 WPAN: Bluetooth 3.5” VGA 256 MB RAM/ 1D laser Windows Numeric, WLAN: 802.11a/b/g Color 1 GB Flash scanner, 2D Mobile 6.5...
  • Page 15 System BTExplorer Software NOTE To view the BTExplorer version information, the StoneStreet One Bluetooth stack must be enabled. Refer to the MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide for more information. To determine the BTExplorer software version: Tap Start > icon >...
  • Page 16 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide Fusion Software To determine the Fusion software version: Tap Start > Wireless Companion icon > Wireless Status icon > Versions Phone Software To determine the Phone software version: > > > > tab. Start...

  • Page 17: Chapter Descriptions

    MC75A configurations and accessories, charging the battery, and resetting. • Chapter 2, Accessories describes the accessories available for the MC75A and how to set up power connections and battery charging capabilities, where applicable. • Chapter 3, ActiveSync provides instructions on installing ActiveSync and setting up a partnership between the MC75 and a host computer.

  • Page 18: Related Documents And Software

    Software type and version number Motorola responds to calls by email, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in support agreements. If your problem cannot be solved by Motorola Enterprise Mobility Support, you may need to return your equipment for servicing and will be given specific directions.

  • Page 19: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    This chapter provides information about the MC75A, accessories, charging the MC75A, and resetting the MC75A. Unpacking the MC75A Carefully remove all protective material from the MC75A and save the shipping container for later storage and shipping. Verify that you received the following equipment: •...

  • Page 20: Installing The Main Battery

    (out of the MC75A), or one of the cradles to charge the battery installed in the MC75A. Installing the Main Battery NOTE The MC75A ships with either a 1950 mAh or a 3600 mAh battery. An optional 4800 mAh battery is available. To install the main battery.

  • Page 21: Charging The Battery

    Battery Safety Guidelines on page 9-2. Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery Before using the MC75A for the first time, charge the main battery until the amber Charging/Battery Status LED remains lit (see Table 1-2 on page 1-4 for charge status indications).

  • Page 22: Charging Spare Batteries

    LED. See Table 1-2. Powering On the MC75A Press the Power button to turn on the MC75A. If the MC75A does not power on, perform a warm boot. See Resetting the MC75A on page 1-5.

  • Page 23: Calibrating The Screen

    1 - 5 When turning the MC75A on for the first time, the splash screen displays for about five minutes as the MC75A initializes its flash file system, then the calibration window appears. Note that these windows also appear upon cold boot.

  • Page 24: Performing A Clean Boot

    A clean boot should only be performed by an authorized system administrator. You must connect the MC75A to AC power during a clean boot. Removing AC power from the MC75A during a clean boot may render the MC75A inoperable. A clean boot resets the MC75A to the factory default settings. All data in the folder is retained.

  • Page 25: Micro Secure Digital (Microsd) Card

    Incoming phone call Micro Secure Digital (microSD) Card The microSD card slot provides secondary non-volatile storage. The slot is located on the side of the MC75A (see Figure 1-5). Refer to the documentation provided with the card for more information, and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for use.

  • Page 26: Replacing The Main Battery

    Replace the memory card cover and tighten the screws. Replacing the Main Battery If the MC75A is in suspend mode, press the red Power button to wake the device. Press the red Power button to suspend the MC75A. Wait for red Decode LED to turn on and then turn off.
  • Page 27 Press the battery release latch on the bottom of the battery to unlock, and lift the battery out of the well. Insert the replacement battery, top first, into the battery compartment in the back of the MC75A. Press the battery down into the battery compartment until the battery release latch snaps into place.
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  • Page 29: Chapter 2 Accessories

    Chapter 2 Accessories Introduction This chapter provides set up information for various accessories of the MC75A. Table 2-1 lists all accessories available for the MC75A. MC75A Accessories Table 2-1 Accessory Part Number Description Cradles Single Slot USB/Serial CRD7X00-1000RR Charges the MC75A main battery and a spare battery.
  • Page 30 Replacement 4800 mAh battery and battery door. battery MC7XR Headset 50-11300-050R Use in noisy environments. Belt Mounted Rigid Holster SG-MC70011110- Clips onto belt to hold the MC75A when not in use. Fabric Holster SG-MC75AX21215- Soft holder for added protection. Stylus Stylus-00002-03R Replacement stylus (3-pack).

  • Page 31: Single Slot Usb/Serial Cradle

    Accessories 2 - 3 Single Slot USB/Serial Cradle This section describes how to set up and use a Single Slot USB/Serial cradle with the MC75A. For USB communication setup procedures see Chapter 3, ActiveSync. The Single Slot USB/Serial Cradle: •...

  • Page 32: Charging The Spare Battery

    Figure 2-3 Battery Charging Indicators The Single Slot USB/Serial Cradle charges the MC75A’s main battery and a spare battery simultaneously. The MC75A’s Charge LED indicates the status of the battery charging in the MC75A. See Table 1-2 on page 1-4 charging status indications.

  • Page 33: Charging Temperature

    Charge batteries in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). Charging is intelligently controlled by the MC75A. To accomplish this, for small periods of time, the MC75A or accessory alternately enables and disables battery charging to keep the battery at acceptable temperatures. The MC75A or accessory indicates when charging is disabled due to abnormal temperatures via its LED.

  • Page 34: Four Slot Ethernet Cradle

    2 - 6 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide Four Slot Ethernet Cradle This section describes how to set up and use a Four Slot Ethernet cradle with the MC75A. The Four Slot Ethernet cradle: • Provides 5.4 VDC power for operating the MC75A.

  • Page 35: Bandwidth Considerations When Daisychaining

    MC75As attempt to send and receive at data rates that exceed the bandwidth provided to the chain (typically 100 Mbps). If an MC75A in a daisychained cradle does not use its bandwidth, that bandwidth is allocated to other inserted MC75As.
  • Page 36 2 - 8 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide Configure Network Adapters Window Figure 2-6 In the drop-down list, select the appropriate connection. My network card connects to: In the list, select Tap an adapter to modify settings: USB/Ethernet Series Adapter...

  • Page 37: Charging And Communication

    Insert the MC75A into a slot to begin charging. Speed LED Link LED MC75A Battery Charging Figure 2-9 LED Charging Indicators Charge LED The MC75A’s charge LED shows the status of the battery charging in the MC75A. See Table 1-2 on page 1-4 charging status indications.

  • Page 38: Speed Led

    Charge batteries in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). Charging is intelligently controlled by the MC75A. To accomplish this, for small periods of time, the MC75A or accessory alternately enables and disables battery charging to keep the battery at acceptable temperatures. The MC75A or accessory indicates when charging is disabled due to abnormal temperatures via its LED.

  • Page 39: Four Slot Charge Only Cradle

    Charge batteries in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). Charging is intelligently controlled by the MC75A. To accomplish this, for small periods of time, the MC75A or accessory alternately enables and disables battery charging to keep the battery at acceptable temperatures. The MC75A or accessory indicates when charging is disabled due to abnormal temperatures via its LED.

  • Page 40: Wall Mount Bracket

    2 - 12 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide Wall Mount Bracket Use the optional Wall Mount Bracket to mount a four slot cradle to a wall. To attach the Wall Mount Bracket: Use the Wall Mount Bracket as a template and mark the locations of the four mounting screws.
  • Page 41 Accessories 2 - 13 Swing the four slot cradle down onto the mounting bracket and align the mounting screws so that they fit into the screw slots. Wall Mount Bracket Screw Slots Power Supply Well Wall Mount Bracket Figure 2-13 Tighten the mounting screws to secure the four slot cradle to the bracket.

  • Page 42: Vcd7X00 Vehicle Cradle

    MC75A securely in place • provides power for operating the MC75A • provides a serial port for data communication between an MC75A and an external device (e.g., a printer) • re-charges the battery in the MC75A • re-charges a 3600 mAh or 4800 mAh battery.

  • Page 43: Connector Pin-Outs

    Only mount the Vehicle Cradle in a vertical position with the release level at the top or in a horizontal position with the MC75A display facing up. Never mount the vehicle cradle on the side or upside down or on a wall that can be subject to impact or collision of greater than 40Gs, in accordance with SAE J1455 Section 4.10.3.5...

  • Page 44: Power Connection

    UL Listed 5A fuse. The fuse protects the vehicle from an electrical short on the power line to the cradle. To use the cradle to charge the MC75A and spare battery when the vehicle’s ignition is off, connect the cradle...
  • Page 45 Connect the power input cable into the power port on the cradle. To see if the cradle has power, insert the MC75A. The Charging LED on the MC75A blinks slowly to indicate charging and turns solid amber when the battery is completely charged. See...

  • Page 46: Serial Device Connection

    Serial Device Connection The MC75A has a serial port on the bottom. When the MC75A is inserted into the cradle, it connects to the cradle’s serial port. The MC75A can then use the cradle’s serial port to communicate with an external device.

  • Page 47: Removing The Mc75A

    Motorola, Inc. is not responsible for any loss resulting from the use of the products while driving. Removing the MC75A To remove the MC75A, hold back the release lever on the cradle and pull the MC75A up and out of the cradle. Release Lever Removing the MC75A...

  • Page 48: Battery Charging Indicators

    Figure 2-21 Battery Charging Indicators The Vehicle Cradle charges the MC75A’s main battery and a spare battery simultaneously. The MC75A’s charge LED indicates the status of the battery charging in the MC75A. See Table 1-2 on page 1-4 charging status indications.

  • Page 49: Charging Temperature

    Charge batteries in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). Charging is intelligently controlled by the MC75A. To accomplish this, for small periods of time, the MC75A or accessory alternately enables and disables battery charging to keep the battery at acceptable temperatures. The MC75A or accessory indicates when charging is disabled due to abnormal temperatures via its LED.

  • Page 50: Four Slot Battery Charger

    2 - 22 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide Four Slot Battery Charger This section describes how to use the Four Slot Battery Charger to charge up to four MC75A spare batteries. Battery Shim Installation Before charging a spare battery, snap the MC75A shim into the battery slot as shown in Figure 2-22.

  • Page 51: Battery Charging Indicators

    Accessories 2 - 23 Spare Battery Spare Battery Charging LEDs (4) Four Slot Spare Battery Charger Figure 2-23 Battery Charging Indicators An amber LED is provided for each battery charging well. See Table 2-8 for charging status indications. The 3600 mAh battery fully charges in approximately five hours and the 4800 mAh battery fully charges in approximately seven hours.

  • Page 52: Cables

    For communication setup procedures, see Communication Setup on page 2-25. Dedicated printer cables provide communication with a printer. Setup The MC75A communication/charge cables can connect with a serial/USB device, such as a printer or host computer, through its serial or USB port.

  • Page 53: Battery Charging

    Connect the communication/charge cable power input connector to the Symbol approved power source. Slide the bottom of the MC75A into the connector end of the communication/charge cable and gently press in until it latches into the MC75A. The MC75A amber Charge LED indicates the MC75A battery charging status.
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  • Page 55: Chapter 3 Activesync

    Chapter 3 ActiveSync Introduction To communicate with various host devices, install Microsoft ActiveSync (version 4.5 or higher) on the host computer. Use ActiveSync to synchronize information on the mobile computer with information on the host computer. Changes made on the mobile computer or host computer appear in both places after synchronization. NOTE When a mobile computer with Windows Mobile 6 is connected to a host computer and an ActiveSync connection is made, the WLAN radio (if applicable) is disabled.

  • Page 56: Mobile Computer Setup

    3 - 2 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide Mobile Computer Setup NOTE Microsoft recommends installing ActiveSync on the host computer before connecting the mobile computer. The mobile computer can be set up to communicate either with a USB connection.

  • Page 57: Synchronization With A Windows Mobile 6 Device

    ActiveSync 3 - 3 ActiveSync Window Figure 3-2 NOTE Assign each mobile computer a unique device name. Do not try to synchronize more than one mobile computer to the same name. In the window, select > . The window appears. ActiveSync File Connection Settings...
  • Page 58 3 - 4 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide Synchronization Setup Wizard Window Figure 3-4 Click Next Synchronization Directly With a Server Window Figure 3-5 Select the check box to synchronize with a server running Microsoft Exchange if applicable. Click...
  • Page 59 ActiveSync 3 - 5 Synchronization Option Window Figure 3-6 Select the appropriate settings and click Next Wizard Complete Window Figure 3-7 Click Finish ActiveSync Connected Window Figure 3-8...
  • Page 60 3 - 6 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide During the first synchronization, information stored on the mobile computer is copied to the host computer. When the copy is complete and all data is synchronized, the mobile computer can be disconnect from the host computer.

  • Page 61: Chapter 4 Application Deployment For Mobile

    MC75A. Security The MC75A implement a set of security policies that determine whether an application is allowed to run and, if allowed, with what level of trust. To develop an application, you must know the security configuration of the device, and how to sign an application with the appropriate certificate to allow the application to run (and to run with the needed level of trust).

  • Page 62: Locking Down A Mobile Computer

    4 - 2 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide This means that only applications signed with a certificate from the Privileged Execution Trust Certificate Store can run. To support the broadest number of deployments, third-party software developers should perform the following when releasing software for a Windows Mobile 6 devices: •...

  • Page 63: Installing Certificates

    The Remote API (RAPI) enables applications that run on a desktop to perform actions on a remote device. RAPI provides the ability to manipulate the file system on the remote device, including the creation and deletion of files and directories. By default, Motorola ships with RAPI in the restricted mode. Certain tools, such as RAPIConfig,...

  • Page 64: Packaging

    Packaging combines an application's executable files into a single file, called a package. This makes it easier to deploy and install an application to the MC75A. Package new applications and updates, such as new DLL files, as CAB files, then deploy them to Mobile 6 devices. Refer to the Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Help file for information on CAB files.

  • Page 65: Installation Using Airbeam

    AirBEAM Smart client. MSP 3.X The MSP 3 Client Software is a set of software components that come pre-installed on the MC75A. The MSP 3 Client software consists of the following components: The RD Client provides support for MSP 3 Staging functionality, provides support for the MSP 3 Legacy Staging process, and provides support for backward-compatible legacy MSP 2.x Legacy Staging functionality.

  • Page 66: Creating A Splash Screen

    Creating a Splash Screen Use a bitmap file to create a customized splash screens for the MC75A. Use Image Update with a bitmap file, rather than a package file, to update the splash screen. To create a custom splash screen: Create a .bmp file using a graphic program with the following specifications:...

  • Page 67: Creating An Xml Provisioning File

    Optionally, use the Authenticode tools to sign the .cpf file. Tap the filename to install. Certain applications and settings require a cold boot to take affect. In these cases, cold boot the MC75A. Refer to the Windows Mobile Version 6 Help file for more information.

  • Page 68: Copyfiles

    4 - 8 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide SampleReg.xml <wap-provisioningdoc> <characteristic type= “Registry”> <characteristic type= “HKLM\Hardware\DeviceMap\Backlight”> <parm name= “BacklightIntensity” value= “54” datatype= “integer” /> </characteristic> </characteristic> </wap-provisioningdoc> CopyFiles CopyFiles copies files from one folder to another on a clean boot. During a clean boot CopyFiles looks for files with a .CPY extension in the root of the Application FFS partition.

  • Page 69: Random Access Memory

    The MC75A uses the Cache Disk for temporary data that can be restored from other sources, for example, for temporarily “caching” HTML web pages by a browser or generating formatted files to send to a printer. Both situations benefit from the increased speed of the cache disk, but you can restore the data if needed.

  • Page 70: File Types

    • CAB Provisioning Format (.CPF) file which is a .CAB archive that contains the provisioning XML. This file is downloaded to the MC75A and merged upon a cold boot. User Interface SCM's user interface consists of a tree control on the left side of the window which displays all the configuration categories, and a data grid table on the right which displays all the configurable controls for the selected category.

  • Page 71: Parameter State Indicators

    Application Deployment for Mobile 6 4 - 11 SCM Menu Functions (Continued) Table 4-1 Menu Item Description Export Changes to .xml Export the changed parameter values to an XML file. Export Changes to .cpf Export the changed parameter values to an CPF file. Export all to .xml Export all the parameter values to an XML file.

  • Page 72: File Deployment

    Make the .cpf file read-only, then copy it to the MC75A. Tap the filename to install. Certain applications and settings require a cold boot to take affect. In these cases, cold boot the MC75A. Refer to the Windows Mobile Version 6 Help file for more information.

  • Page 73: Chapter 5 Mc75A6 - Gsm Configuration

    ID, depending on the type of service. Also use the integrated phone as a modem to connect the MC75A to an ISP or work network. The GSM enabled MC75A can connect to the Internet or work network using Cellular Line, or using the modem specified by the mobile phone service provider.
  • Page 74 5 - 2 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide SIM Cover Lifting the SIM Cover Figure 5-1 Insert the SIM card, as shown in Figure 5-2, with the cut edge of the card facing out and the contacts facing down.

  • Page 75: Mc75A6 Service Verification

    MC75A6 Service Verification MC75A6 phone and data services require a live SIM card, obtained from a service provider, installed in the MC75A phone. The SIM card has embedded circuitry on one side of its surface which, when inserted into an MC75A phone, provides phone service.

  • Page 76: Configuring A Data Connection

    5 - 4 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide Ensure the service provider’s network appears in the field. Current network: If the network does not appear, tap . If the network still does not appear, verify that the SIM Find Network card was installed correctly.

  • Page 77: Establishing A Data Connection

    Enter a domain name in the Domain text box, if required by the service provider. Finish to exit Connections Establishing a Data Connection Ensure a SIM card is installed in the MC75A. Configure a GPRS data connection. See Configuring a Data Connection on page 5-4. Tap the connectivity icon...
  • Page 78 5 - 6 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide Connectivity Dialog Box Figure 5-9 Settings icon. Connections Managing existing connections Tap and hold on the data connection until a menu appears. Data Connection Figure 5-10 Select Connect Connecting Using GPRS...

  • Page 79: Ending A Data Connection

    MC75A6 - GSM Configuration 5 - 7 If the SIM card is protected with a Personal Identification Number (PIN), a dialog box pops up requesting the appropriate PIN to unlock the SIM card. In this case, enter the PIN and tap NOTE Place emergency calls at any time, without entering a PIN or a SIM card When a connection is established, launch to browse the Internet or launch an applicable...

  • Page 80: Mc75A6 Settings

    The ring type changes the way the MC75A rings when Ring type: you receive an incoming call. Regardless of the ring type selected, a dialog box appears on the MC75A’s display for incoming calls. Select a ring tone for incoming calls from the drop-down list.

  • Page 81: Security

    MC75A6 - GSM Configuration 5 - 9 Security Enabling a PIN NOTE Place emergency calls at any time, without requiring a PIN or a SIM card To require a PIN when using the phone: From the (Figure 5-13), select the check box under Phone Require PIN when phone is used...

  • Page 82: Services

    5 - 10 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide to confirm the change. to exit settings. Services Use the Services tab to configure settings for subscribed phone services. For example, block certain types of incoming and/or outgoing calls (page 5-10), disclose the caller’s identity when making outgoing calls...

  • Page 83: Caller Id

    MC75A6 - GSM Configuration 5 - 11 Caller ID Enable caller ID to reveal the identity of the person making an outgoing call. Select the radio button to Everyone always display the caller ID. Select the radio button to prevent the caller’s identity from appearing to others. No one Caller ID Figure 5-17...

  • Page 84: Call Waiting

    5 - 12 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide Call Forwarding Figure 5-18 Call Waiting NOTE Call Waiting may not be available on all networks. Check with your service provider for availability. Call waiting notifies you of an incoming call when the phone is in a phone session. Select the...

  • Page 85: Fixed Dialing

    The current network remains active until it’s changed, the signal is lost, or the SIM card is changed. The network the MC75A currently uses appears in the field at the top of the window.

  • Page 86: Changing Networks Manually

    5 - 14 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide Changing Networks Manually > > > icon > Start Settings Personal folder Phone Network > > > > tab. Start Phone Menu Options Network MC75A Phone Window - Network Tab Figure 5-22...

  • Page 87: Setting Preferred Networks

    From the window, select the network to use. Choose Network Setting Preferred Networks Set networks in a preferred order of access. Setting preferred networks allows the MC75A to access a second preferred network if the first is unavailable. > >...

  • Page 88: Phone Info

    5 - 16 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide to view all available networks. Set Networks Preferred Networks Figure 5-27 Select the preferred networks by tapping one or more check boxes. , as necessary, to place the selected networks in the preferred order.

  • Page 89: Network Time Synchronization

    MC75A6 - GSM Configuration 5 - 17 Network Time Synchronization The MC75A can be configured to synchronize the clock with the time from the carrier network. A registry key on the MC75A has to be created to enable this feature.
  • Page 90 5 - 18 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide where: dword:0 = Display network provider name dword:1 - Display service provider name (default) dword:2 - Display both network provider and service provider name...

  • Page 91: Chapter 6 Mc75A8 - Cdma Configuration

    ID, depending on the type of service. The integrated phone in the MC75A can also be used as a modem to connect the MC75A to an ISP or work network. The MC75A can connect to the Internet or work network using Cellular Line, or using the modem specified by the mobile phone service provider.

  • Page 92: Cdma Phone Activation

    Verizon Wireless . In addition to service activation for each provider, various settings may be required for the MC75A to operate as a phone. There can be different Activation Wizards depending upon the carrier. Verizon Wireless and Sprint use an automatic activation processes.

  • Page 93: Sprint Activation

    MC75A8 - CDMA Configuration 6 - 3 Sprint Activation Automatic Activation To activate the phone using Sprint service: Ensure the MC75A8 is in a strong signal area. The Activation Wizard automatically starts whenever the phone is turned on. Activation Wizard Figure 6-2 Tap Provision.

  • Page 94: Manual Activation

    6 - 4 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide Provisioning Complete Figure 6-4 If activation is unsuccessful, a window appears to re-try the activation process. Tap Yes to try again. Tap OK to close the application. NOTE If activation was not successful, contact the service provider.
  • Page 95 MC75A8 - CDMA Configuration 6 - 5 Activation Wizard - Enter Activation Code Figure 6-6 Enter the 6-digit activation code from your service provider. Tap Next >. If the activation code is incorrect, an error dialog box appears. Activation Wizard - MDN and MSID Figure 6-7 Enter the MDN and MSID.

  • Page 96: Activation Test

    6 - 6 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide Activation Wizard - Activation Complete Figure 6-9 to complete activation. Finish NOTE If activation was not successful, contact the service provider. Activation Test To test the service. > Start Phone Phone Window - Example Figure 6-10 Ensure the carrier name displays on the window.

  • Page 97: Establishing A Data Connection

    MC75A8 - CDMA Configuration 6 - 7 Establishing a Data Connection NOTE Ensure that you have data service activated with your service provider. A data connection allows Internet access across a wireless network. Data connection is pre-packaged with service accounts. To verify active data service: >...

  • Page 98: Cdma Settings

    NOTE To use custom .wav, .mid or .wma files as ring tones, use ActiveSync on the host PC to copy the file to the /Windows/Rings folder on the MC75A. Then, select the sound from the ring tone list. Select a keypad tone from the drop-down list.

  • Page 99: Location Settings

    Phone Window - Location Tab (Typical) Figure 6-13 Select the radio button to allow the network to detect the position of the MC75A’s radio. Location ON Select the button to turn off location detection, hiding the location of the radio from all but 911 911 Only emergency service.

  • Page 100: Verizon Wireless Data Settings

    IP-based Over-The-Air (IOTA) provisioning. Provision IOTA is used to provision various data elements such as Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) configuration parameters and roaming lists to the MC75A over-the-air. It is also used to provision other elements such as applications and firmware. to exit.

  • Page 101: Additional Service Provider Data Settings

    MC75A8 - CDMA Configuration 6 - 11 Phone Window - Verizon Data Tab Figure 6-16 to reset connection settings for National Access. Repair Connectoid to exit settings. Additional Service provider Data Settings Use the Data tab to reset connection settings for the 3G connection. >...

  • Page 102: System Settings

    6 - 12 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide System Settings Use the tab to select roaming options. System Settings > > folder > icon > tab. Start Settings Personal Phone System Settings > > > > tab. Start Phone...

  • Page 103: Verizon System

    MC75A8 - CDMA Configuration 6 - 13 Verizon System Phone Window - System Settings Tab - Verizon Figure 6-19 System Select allows the user to change the system roaming preference of the radio in order to control the type of network the radio can lock onto for service. •...

  • Page 104: Services

    6 - 14 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide Phone Window - Version Information Tab Figure 6-20 to exit settings. Services Depending on the type of subscribed phone services, the following services may be available: call barring, caller ID, call forwarding, call waiting, voice mail and Short Message Service (SMS).

  • Page 105: Call Waiting

    This service is setup when an account is opened with the service provider. Network Time Synchronization The MC75A can be configured to synchronize the clock with the time from the carrier network. A registry key on the MC75A has to be created to enable this feature.
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  • Page 107: Chapter 7: Interactive Sensor Technology Configuration

    Hide Removes IST Settings icon from the Command bar. Wake Up On Motion Wakes the MC75A from suspend mode if it was placed in suspend mode due to inactivity. Keep Alive On Motion Prevents going into suspend mode motion is detected. See...

  • Page 108: General Tab

    7 - 2 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide General Tab Use the General tab to view IST software information and control the display of the IST Setting icon. General Tab Figure 7-2 IST General Tab Information Table 7-2 Item...

  • Page 109: Keep Alive On Motion

    IST. A high setting allows IST to issue a wake up action when an easier movement to the MC75A is detected. Shake the MC75A to test the set sensitivity. An audio sound is heard...

  • Page 110: Display Tab

    Display Tab Figure 7-5 The Auto Orientation parameter controls the display rotation according to the MC75A orientation. Select the Auto radio button to enable this feature. Auto orientation is disabled by default. Select the Manual radio button to manually select screen orientation. Tap the Setting button to display the Screen Orientation window.

  • Page 111: Motion Event Details

    The Motion Event Detail list displays the date and time, duration and the type of the drop event. This event list can display up to last 32 motion events. A drop event is registered when the MC75A drops 1.07 m (42 in.) in normal operation and 1.27 m (50 in.) in suspend mode.
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  • Page 113: Chapter 8 Wireless Applications

    Wireless Local Area Networks (LANs) allow mobile computers to communicate wirelessly and send captured data to a host device in real time. Before using the MC75A on a WLAN, the facility must be set up with the required hardware to run the wireless LAN and the MC75A must be configured. Refer to the documentation provided with the access points (APs) for instructions on setting up the hardware.

  • Page 114: Signal Strength Icon

    Home screen and in the task tray when using the Classic Home screen. Signal Strength Signal Strength Icon Wi-Fi Network Name Home Screen Figure 8-2 Signal Strength Icon Classic Home Screen Figure 8-3 The icon indicates the MC75A’s wireless signal strength as follows:...
  • Page 115 Wireless Applications 8 - 3 Signal Strength Icons Descriptions Table 8-1 Icon Status Action Excellent signal strength Wireless LAN network is ready to use. Very good signal strength Wireless LAN network is ready to use. Good signal strength Wireless LAN network is ready to use. Fair signal strength Wireless LAN network is ready to use.

  • Page 116: Turning The Wlan Radio On And Off

    8 - 4 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide Turning the WLAN Radio On and Off To turn the WLAN radio off, tap the connection icon at the top of the screen and select Wireless Manager. Tap the Wi-Fi bar to turn off the radio.

  • Page 117: Chapter 9 Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Do not store or use the MC75A in any location that is dusty, damp, or wet. • Use a soft lens cloth to clean the MC75A. If the surface of the MC75A screen becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with a diluted window-cleaning solution.

  • Page 118: Removing The Screen Protector

    • Quick and easy installation. Removing the Screen Protector A screen protector is applied to the MC75A. Motorola recommends using this to minimize wear and tear. Screen protectors enhance the usability and durability of touch screen displays. To remove the screen protector, lift the corner using a thin plastic card, such as a credit card, then carefully lift it off the display.

  • Page 119: Cleaning

    CAUTION Always wear eye protection. Read warning label on compressed air and alcohol product before using. If you have to use any other solution for medical reasons please contact Motorola for more information. Materials Required • Alcohol wipes •...

  • Page 120: Cleaning The Mc75A

    Dip the cotton portion of the cotton tipped applicator in isopropyl alcohol. Rub the cotton portion of the cotton tipped applicator back-and-forth across the connector on the bottom of the MC75A. Do not leave any cotton residue on the connector. Repeat at least three times.

  • Page 121: Cleaning Frequency

    Maintenance & Troubleshooting 9 - 5 Ensure that there is no lint left by the cotton tipped applicator, remove lint if found. Do not point nozzle at yourself and others, ensure the nozzle or tube is away from your face. CAUTION If grease and other dirt can be found on other areas of the cradle, use lint free cloth and isopropyl alcohol to remove.

  • Page 122: Troubleshooting

    Installing the Main not installed Battery on page 1-2. properly. System crash. Perform a warm boot. If the MC75A still does not turn on, perform a cold boot. See Resetting the MC75A on page 1-5. Rechargeable Battery failed. Replace battery. If the MC75A still does not operate, perform a lithium-ion battery did warm boot, then a cold boot.
  • Page 123 MC75A shuts off. MC75A is inactive. The MC75A turns off after a period of inactivity. If the MC75A is running on battery power, set this period from 1 to 5 minutes, in one-minute intervals. If the MC75A is running on external power, set this period to 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, or 30 minutes.

  • Page 124: Bluetooth Connection

    Program the MC75A to accept the type of bar code being programmed for the scanned. bar code. MC75A is not If the MC75A does not beep on a good decode, set the programmed to application to generate a beep on good decode. generate a beep. Battery is low.

  • Page 125: Single Slot Usb/Serial Cradle

    MC75A or power. cradle and to AC power. spare battery is MC75A is not seated Remove and re-insert the MC75A into the cradle, ensuring inserted. firmly in the cradle. it is firmly seated. Spare battery is not Remove and re-insert the spare battery into the charging seated firmly in the slot, ensuring it is firmly seated.

  • Page 126: Four Slot Ethernet Cradle

    Troubleshooting the Four Slot Ethernet Cradle Table 9-4 Symptom Cause Solution Battery is not MC75A removed from Replace the MC75A in the cradle. The 3600 mAh capacity charging. the cradle too soon. battery fully charges in less than five hours. Tap > Start >...

  • Page 127: Four Slot Spare Battery Charger

    Battery is faulty. Verify that other batteries charge properly. If so, replace the faulty battery. The MC75A is not fully Detach and re-attach the power cable to the MC75A, ensuring it is attached to power. firmly connected.

  • Page 128: Magnetic Stripe Reader

    Battery is faulty. Verify that other batteries charge properly. If so, replace the faulty battery. The MC75A is not fully Detach and re-attach the MSR to the MC75A, ensuring it is attached to the MSR. firmly connected. During data MC75A detached from Reattach MC75A to MSR and retransmit.

  • Page 129: Appendix A: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications Technical Specifications The following tables summarizes the intended operating environment and technical hardware specifications for the MC75A and accessories. MC75A MC75A Technical Specifications Table A-1 Item Description Physical Characteristics Dimensions MC75A0: Length: 15.2 cm (6.00 in.) Width: 8.4 cm (3.30 in.)
  • Page 130 A - 2 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide MC75A Technical Specifications (Continued) Table A-1 Item Description Touch Panel Glass analog resistive touch Backlight LED backlight Main Battery Rechargeable Lithium Ion 3.7V, 1950, 3600 or 4800 mAh Smart Battery Backup Battery NiMH battery (rechargeable) 15 mAh 2.4V (not user-accessible)
  • Page 131 Technical Specifications A - 3 MC75A Technical Specifications (Continued) Table A-1 Item Description Wireless WAN Data and Voice Communications Wireless Wide Area Network MC75A6: GSM: HSDPA (850, 900, 1800, 1900 and 2100 MHz) (WWAN) radios MC75A8: CDMA: EVDO Rev A (800 and 1900 MHz) Integrated, Autonomous and Assisted-GPS (A-GPS) through SUPL;...

  • Page 132: Mc75A Com Port Definitions

    A - 4 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide MC75A Technical Specifications (Continued) Table A-1 Item Description Shock 2,000 +/- 5% G Scan Rate 50 (+/- 6) scans/sec (bidirectional) Scan Angle 46.5° (typical) Laser Power 1.0 mW nominal 2D Imager Engine (SE4500) Specifications Field of View Horizontal - 40°...

  • Page 133: Mc75A Pin-Outs

    Technical Specifications A - 5 MC75A COM Port Definitions Table A-2 COM Port Definition COM5 BTVCOM COM6 USBVCOM BTS6 Bluetooth (Radio I/O) COM7 Available COM8 GPSId (GPSMux) COM9 BTVCOM MC75A Pin-Outs Pin 1 External Connector Figure A-1 External Connector Pin-Outs...

  • Page 134: Mc75A Accessory Specifications

    A - 6 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide External Connector Pin-Outs (Continued) Table A-3 Description RS232_DSR External_5.0V_Out External DC In_5.4V MC75A Accessory Specifications Single Slot USB/Serial Cradle Single Slot USB/Serial Cradle Technical Specifications Table A-4 Feature Description Dimensions Length: 14.54 cm (5.72 in.) Width: 11.05 cm (4.35 in.)

  • Page 135: Four Slot Ethernet Cradle

    Technical Specifications A - 7 Four Slot Ethernet Cradle Four Slot Ethernet Cradle Technical Specifications Table A-5 Feature Description Dimensions Length: 46.78 cm (18.42 in.) Width: 11.00 cm (4.33 in.) Height: 13.70 cm (5.39 in.) Weight 1079 g (2.38 lb) Input Power 12 VDC Power Consumption...

  • Page 136: Four Slot Battery Charger

    A - 8 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide Four Slot Charge Only Cradle Technical Specifications (Continued) Table A-6 Feature Description Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing Drop 76.2 cm (30.0 in.) drops to vinyl tiled concrete at room temperature Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

  • Page 137: Vehicle Cradle

    Technical Specifications A - 9 Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) Technical Specifications (Continued) Table A-8 Feature Description Swipe Speed 5 to 50 in. (127 to 1270 mm) /sec, bi-directional Decoders Generic, Raw Data Mode Buffered, unbuffered Track Reading Capabilities Tracks 1 and 3: 210 bpi Track 2: 75 and 210 bpi, autodetect Operating Temperature 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
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  • Page 139: Glossary

    Glossary ActiveSync. ActiveSync is a data synchronization program developed by Microsoft for use with Windows Mobile operating systems. AFH. Adaptive Frequency Hopping AKU. (Adaptation Kit Update) Updates to the Windows Mobile operating system. API. (Application Programming Interface) An interface by means of which one software component communicates with or controls another.
  • Page 140 Glossary - 2 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide boot or boot-up. The process a computer goes through when it starts. During boot-up, the computer can run self-diagnostic tests and configure hardware and software. bps. See Bits Per Second. Byte. On an addressable boundary, eight adjacent binary digits (0 and 1) combined in a pattern to represent a specific character or numeric value.
  • Page 141 Glossary - 3 Decode. To recognize a bar code symbology (e.g., UPC/EAN) and then analyze the content of the specific bar code scanned. Decode Algorithm. A decoding scheme that converts pulse widths into data representation of the letters or numbers encoded within a bar code symbol.
  • Page 142 Glossary - 4 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide IDE. Intelligent drive electronics. Refers to the solid-state hard drive type. IEC. International Electrotechnical Commission. This international agency regulates laser safety by specifying various laser operation classes based on power output during operation.
  • Page 143 Glossary - 5 LASER. Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.The laser is an intense light source. Light from a laser is all the same frequency, unlike the output of an incandescent bulb. Laser light is typically coherent and has a high energy density.
  • Page 144 Glossary - 6 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide Open System Authentication. Open System authentication is a null authentication algorithm. PAN. Personal area network. Using Bluetooth wireless technology, PANs enable devices to communicate wirelessly. Generally, a wireless PAN consists of a dynamic group of less than 255 devices that communicate within about a 33-foot range.
  • Page 145 Glossary - 7 SDK. Software Development Kit Shared Key. Shared Key authentication is an algorithm where both the AP and the MU share an authentication key. Soft Reset. See Warm Boot. Space. The lighter element of a bar code formed by the background between bars. Specular Reflection.
  • Page 146 Glossary - 8 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide Terminal Emulation. A “terminal emulation” emulates a character-based mainframe session on a remote non-mainframe terminal, including all display features, commands and function keys. The VC5000 Series supports Terminal Emulations in 3270, 5250 and VT220.
  • Page 147 Index installing ....... 3-1 setting up a connection ....3-2 accessories AirBEAM auto charge cable .
  • Page 148 Index - 2 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide cold ........1-5 charging temperature .
  • Page 149 Index - 3 security ......5-9 services ....5-10, 5-11, 5-12 EDA configuration .
  • Page 150 Index - 4 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide certificates ......4-3 device management .
  • Page 151 Index - 5 deploying CAB files ..... . . 4-4 WPAN Bluetooth ......xiv strap .
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