Magnetic Stripe Reader; Attaching The Msr; Using The Msr - Motorola MC50 User Manual

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Magnetic Stripe Reader

The snap-on Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) allows easy data capture with the swipe of a magnetic stripe card.
The MSR snaps easily on to the bottom of the mobile computer and can be removed when not in use.

Attaching the MSR

To attach the MSR, slide the MSR onto the bottom of the mobile computer, and secure by pressing the arms
into the mobile computer.
Card Reader
Slot
MSR Installation
Figure 1-7
To remove the MSR, open the arms from the MSR, and pull the MSR from the mobile computer.

Using the MSR

To use the MSR, the mobile computer must have an application installed which accepts magnetic stripe data. A
sample application is available for download from http://support.symbol.com, which can be used to access
data acquired by the MSR.
Start the downloaded sample application. Swipe the magnetic stripe card through the reader, ensuring the
magnetic stripe on the card is positioned as shown. Data encoded on the magnetic stripe displays in the mobile
computer window.
Arm