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  • Page 1 MC1000 User Guide...
  • Page 3 MC1000 User Guide 72E-69840-01 Rev A April 2005...
  • Page 4 The software is provided strictly on an “as is” basis. All software, including firmware, furnished to the user is on a licensed basis. Symbol grants to the user a non-transferable and non-exclusive license to use each software or firmware program delivered hereunder (licensed program). Except as noted below, such license may not be assigned, sublicensed, or otherwise transferred by the user without prior written consent of Symbol.

  • Page 5: Revision History

    Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below: Change Date Description Rev A 04/07/05 Initial release.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Symbol Support Center ........
  • Page 8 Handstrap ................1-14 Chapter 2. Operating the MC1000 Introduction.
  • Page 9 Contents vii Appendix A. Technical Specifications Mobile Computer Technical Specifications ........... A- 3 Glossary Tell Us What You Think...
  • Page 10 MC1000 User Guide...

  • Page 11: About This Guide

    Symbol Support Center ........
  • Page 12 MC1000 User Guide...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and can differ from actual screens. Documentation Set The documentation set for the MC1000 is divided into guides that provide information for specific user needs. • Microsoft Application Guide - describes how to use Microsoft developed applications.

  • Page 14: Features

    Started, provides information on getting the mobile computer up and running for the first time. • Chapter 2, Operating the MC1000, explains how to use the mobile computer. This includes instructions for powering on and resetting the mobile computer, entering and capturing data. •...

  • Page 15: Notational Conventions

    • Microsoft Applications Guide for Symbol Devices, p/n 72-68197-xx • Symbol Mobility Developer Kit (SMDK) Help File, p/n 72E-38880-02 • Symbol Mobility Developer Kit for eMbedded Visual C++ v4.0 (SMDK for eVC4), available at: http://www.symbol.com/MC1000 • Device Configuration Package for MC1000 (DCP for MC1000), available at: http://www.symbol.com/MC1000.

  • Page 16: Service Information

    Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person can try to talk through the problem. If the equipment is found to be working properly and the problem is symbol readability, the Support Center will request samples of bar codes for analysis at our plant.
  • Page 17 Kerkplein 2, 7051 CX Symbol Technologies Norway Postbus 24 7050 AA Hoybratenveien 35 C Varsseveld, Netherlands N-1055 OSLO, Norway 315-271700 (Inside Netherlands) +31-315-271700 (Outside Netherlands) Symbol’s repair depot and shipping address: Symbol Technologies Norway Enebakkveien 123 N-0680 OSLO, Norway +47 2232 4375...
  • Page 18 Solna Strandväg 78 S-171 54 SOLNA Sweden Switchboard: 08 445 29 00 (domestic) Call Center: +46 8 445 29 29 (international) Support E-Mail: Sweden.Support@se.symbol.com If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service.
  • Page 19 Getting Started Chapter Contents Introduction ................1-3 Unpacking the Mobile Computer .
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  • Page 21: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    • MC1000 mobile computer • Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery • Wrist strap • Regulatory Guide • Quick Start Guide. Inspect the equipment for damage. If any equipment is missing or damaged, contact the Symbol Technologies Support Center immediately. See page xiv for contact information.

  • Page 22: Accessories

    Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs operating system. Available at: http://www.symbol.com/MC1000 Platform SDK Used in conjunction with the SMDK for eVC4 to create Windows CE applications for the MC1000 mobile computer. Available at: http://devzone.symbol.com/. Device Configuration Package (DCP) for MC1000 A development tool used to create and download hex images that represent flash partitions to the mobile computer.

  • Page 23: Parts

    Getting Started 1-5 Parts Charge LED Beeper Scan LED SD Card Cover Scan Window Screen Battery Door Latch Scan Button Keypad Wrist Strap Battery Door Power Button Figure 1-1. MC1000 Mobile Computer...

  • Page 24: Getting Started

    • start the mobile computer. Main Battery Installation The MC1000 uses either a rechargeable 1800 mAh Li-ion battery or three standard alkaline AAA batteries. Charge the Li-ion battery before using the mobile computer. If the Li-ion battery is not charged, see Battery Charging on page 1-8.

  • Page 25: Aaa Battery Installation

    Getting Started 1-7 4. Insert the battery into the battery well top first. Battery Adapter Clip Battery Door Switch Figure 1-3. Li-ion Battery Insertion The battery door switch detects if the battery door is installed properly. The mobile computer does not turn on if the battery door is not in place.

  • Page 26: Battery Charging

    MC1000 User Guide The battery door switch detects if the battery door is installed properly. The mobile computer does not turn on if the battery door is not in place. 5. Replace the battery door bottom first and press down until it snaps into place.

  • Page 27: Starting The Mobile Computer

    LED flashes once if the battery power is low or the battery is not fully inserted. Starting the Mobile Computer When the mobile computer is powered on for the first time, it initializes. The Symbol splash screen appears for a short period of time. If the mobile computer does not power on, see Resetting the Mobile Computer on page 2-13.

  • Page 28: Li-Ion Battery Removal

    1-10 MC1000 User Guide Li-ion Battery Removal To remove the Li-ion battery: Pulling back the left battery door latch places the mobile computer in suspend mode. 1. Press the red Power button to turn off the screen and place the mobile computer in suspend mode.

  • Page 29: Spare Battery Charging

    Getting Started 1-11 4. Remove the three AAA batteries from the mobile computer. Figure 1-7. AAA Battery Removal Spare Battery Charging Use one of two accessories to charge spare Li-ion batteries. See to Chapter 3, Accessories for more information on spare battery charging.
  • Page 30 1-12 MC1000 User Guide 3. Remove the SD card cover. SD Card Slot Figure 1-9. SD Card Cover Removal 4. Insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot. Note the position of the notch on SD card. Figure 1-10. SD Card Installation 5.

  • Page 31: Wrist Strap

    Getting Started 1-13 Wrist Strap The wrist strap can be installed on either the right or left tether point. To install the wrist strap: 1. Thread the wrist strap loop through the tether point. Figure 1-11. Insert Loop into Tether Point 2.

  • Page 32: Handstrap

    1-14 MC1000 User Guide Handstrap Install the optional handstrap on either the right or left tether point. To install the handstrap: 1. Insert the handstrap clip into the slot at the bottom of the mobile computer. Handstrap Clip Figure 1-13. Insert Handstrap Clip 2.
  • Page 33 Getting Started 1-15 4. Slip the Velcro end of the handstrap through the loop and pull taught. Figure 1-16. Slip End Through Loop 5. Slide the Velcro end through the clip. Figure 1-17. Slide Handstrap through Clip...
  • Page 34 1-16 MC1000 User Guide...
  • Page 35 Operating the MC1000 Chapter Contents Introduction ................2- 3 Power Button .
  • Page 36 MC1000 User Guide...

  • Page 37: Chapter 2. Operating The Mc1000

    Operating the MC1000 2-3 Introduction This chapter provides basic instructions for using and navigating the mobile computer. Power Button Press the red Power button to toggle the mobile computer between suspend and resume states. The display is off in suspend state and it is on in resume state.
  • Page 38 MC1000 User Guide Table 2-1. Keypad Descriptions Description Power Button (red) Toggles the mobile computer in and out of suspend mode. Toggles the screen on and off. Scan (yellow) Activates the laser scanner. Used in scanning applications. CTRL Moves up from one item to another. Scrolls a window up.

  • Page 39: Using The Keypad To Navigate Applications

    Operating the MC1000 2-5 Table 2-1. Keypad Descriptions (Continued) Description Executes a selected item or function. SHIFT Press the orange A key and then press and release the SHIFT key to activate the keypad alternate SHIFT function. The icon appears on the taskbar. See Table 2-3 on page 2-8 for more information.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Beeper Volume

    MC1000 User Guide 2. Press A to activate the alpha mode. 3. Use the scroll keys to move to the first item. 4. Press F- CTRL - scroll key to move within the list. The item name is outlined. 5. Repeat step 3 to move to the desired item.

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Screen Contrast

    Operating the MC1000 2-7 Adjusting the Screen Contrast To adjust the screen contrast: 1. Press F - SHIFT. The contrast control box appears. Figure 2-3. Contrast Control Box 2. Use the scroll up or scroll down keys to adjust the contrast.
  • Page 42 MC1000 User Guide • Status Icons The keypad mode icons indicate the function key status. If the F, A, SHIFT, or CTRL functions are active the appropriate icon appears in the taskbar. The power status icons indicate if the mobile computer is connected to an AC power source, if it is charging, or the remaining power of the battery.

  • Page 43: Start Button

    Operating the MC1000 2-9 Start Button Press F - CTRL - F - ESC to launch the Start menu. • Programs: Use to access available programs • Favorites: Displays files in the Favorites directory • Documents: Displays files in the Documents directory •...

  • Page 44: Entering Information

    ActiveSync to synchronize or copy information from the host computer to the mobile computer. For more information on ActiveSync, refer to the MC1000 Integrator Guide. Entering Information Using the Keypad The alphanumeric keypads produce the 26-character alphabet (A-Z), numbers (0-9), function keys, and assorted characters. The keypads’...

  • Page 45: Scanning Considerations

    Operating the MC1000 2-11 3. Press the scan button. Ensure the red scan beam covers the entire bar code. The Scan LED illuminates red to indicate that the laser is on. The Scan LED illuminates green and a beep sounds to indicate a successful decode.

  • Page 46: Laser Decode Ranges

    The minimum element width (or “symbol density”) is the width in mils of the narrowest element (bar or space) in the symbol. The maximum usable length of a symbol at any given range is shown below.

  • Page 47: Resetting The Mobile Computer

    30.6 in 77.72 cm Note: Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle. Resetting the Mobile Computer If the mobile computer stops responding to input, reset it. There are two types of resets, warm boot and cold boot. A warm boot restarts the mobile computer by closing all running programs.

  • Page 48: Waking The Mobile Computer

    2-14 MC1000 User Guide Waking the Mobile Computer The wakeup conditions define what actions wake up the mobile computer. These settings are configurable and the factory default settings shown in Table 2-6 are subject to change/update. Table 2-6. Wakeup Conditions (Default Settings)

  • Page 49: File System Directory Structure

    Operating the MC1000 2-15 File System Directory Structure The mobile computer directory structure displays all of the file folders, see Figure 2-10. The pre-installed folders are in flash file system memory and optional removable storage devices (SD cards). Figure 2-10. Mobile Computer Directory Structure •...
  • Page 50 2-16 MC1000 User Guide...
  • Page 51 Accessories Chapter Contents Introduction ................3- 3 Cradles .
  • Page 52 MC1000 User Guide...

  • Page 53: Introduction

    Accessories 3-3 Introduction The MC1000 accessories provide a variety of product support capabilities. Accessories include cradles and cables. Cradles • Single Slot Serial/USB cradle charges the mobile computer main battery and/or a spare Li-ion battery. It also synchronizes the mobile computer with a host computer through either a serial or USB connection.

  • Page 54: Single Slot Serial/Usb Cradle

    Figure 3-1. Single Slot USB Cradle Use only a Symbol-approved power supply output rated 5.4 VDC and minimum 3 A. The power supply is certified to EN60950 with SELV outputs. Use of alternative power supply will invalidate any approval given to this device and may be dangerous.

  • Page 55: Battery Charging

    Accessories 3-5 • Charges the mobile computer’s Li-ion battery. • Charges a spare Li-ion battery. Battery Charging The Single Slot Serial/USB cradle can charge the mobile computer’s main Li-ion battery and a spare Li-ion battery simultaneously. Re-chargeable AAA batteries do not charge in the mobile computer when the mobile computer is placed in the Single Slot Serial/USB cradle.

  • Page 56: Four Slot Usb Cradle

    Figure 3-2. Four Slot USB Cradle Use only a Symbol-approved power supply output rated 12.0 VDC and minimum 3.3 A. The power supply is certified to EN60950 with SELV outputs. Use of alternative power supply will invalidate any approval given to this device and may be dangerous.

  • Page 57: Battery Charging

    Cables This section describes how to set up and use the cables. The cables: • provide the mobile computer’s operating power and battery charging power when used with the Symbol approved power supply. • provide serial connection through the serial pass-through port for communication with a serial device, such as a host computer.

  • Page 58: Cable Connection

    MC1000 User Guide Cable Connection 1. Slide the bottom of the mobile computer into the cable cup and gently press it down until it is firmly seated in the cable cup. Figure 3-3. Cable Connection 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate host device.
  • Page 59 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Introduction ................4- 3 Maintaining the Mobile Computer.
  • Page 60 MC1000 User Guide...

  • Page 61: Introduction

    Maintenance & Troubleshooting 4-3 Introduction This chapter includes instructions on cleaning and storing the mobile computer, and provides troubleshooting solutions for potential problems during mobile computer operation. Maintaining the Mobile Computer For trouble-free service, observe the following tips when using the mobile computer: •...

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    MC1000 User Guide Troubleshooting Mobile Computer Table 4-1. Troubleshooting the Mobile Computer Problem Cause Solution Mobile computer does not turn Main battery not charged. Charge the Li-ion battery. Replace the Li-ion battery or three AAA batteries. Main battery not installed Ensure battery is installed properly.
  • Page 63 Verify that the mobile computer is loaded with a scanning application. See the system accept scan input. loaded. administrator. Unreadable bar code. Ensure the symbol is not defaced. Distance between exit Ensure mobile computer is within proper scanning range. window and bar code is incorrect.

  • Page 64: Single Slot Serial/Usb Cradle

    Replace mobile computer in cradle and retransmit. data was transmitted, or communications. transmitted data was Incorrect cable configuration. See the system administrator. incomplete. Communications software is not installed or Perform setup as described in the MC1000 Integrator Guide. configured properly.

  • Page 65: Four Slot Usb Cradle

    Replace mobile computer in cradle and retransmit. data was transmitted, or communications. transmitted data was Incorrect cable configuration. See the system administrator. incomplete. Communications software is not installed or Perform setup as described in the MC1000 Integrator Guide. configured properly.

  • Page 66: Cables

    MC1000 User Guide Cables Table 4-4. Troubleshooting the Cables Symptom Possible Cause Action Mobile computer Charge LED Cable is not receiving power. Ensure the power cable is connected securely to both the cable and to AC power. does not light when mobile Mobile computer is not seated Remove and re-insert the mobile computer into the cable, ensuring it is correctly seated.

  • Page 67: Mobile Computer Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Appendix Contents Mobile Computer Technical Specifications ........... . A-2...
  • Page 68 MC1000 User Guide...
  • Page 69 Technical Specifications A-3 Mobile Computer Technical Specifications The following table summarizes the mobile computer’s intended operating environment. Table A-1. Mobile Computer Technical Specifications Operating Temperature 14° to 122°F (-10° to +50°C) Storage Temperature -40° to 158°F (-40° to 70°C) Battery Charging Temperature -32°...
  • Page 70 Sandisk SD cards will operate in conjunction, in combination or in integration with the Symbol MC1000 or any other Symbol product. The above information is offered on an “as is” basis, and does not constitute business, legal, professional, technical or any other advice.
  • Page 71 Glossary An interface by means of which one software component communicates with or controls another. Usually used to refer to services provided by one software component to another, usually via software interrupts or function calls Aperture The opening in an optical system defined by a lens or baffle that establishes the field of view.
  • Page 72 A pattern of variable-width bars and spaces which represents numeric or alphanumeric data in machine-readable form. The general format of a bar code symbol consists of a leading margin, start character, data or message character, check character (if any), stop character, and trailing margin. Within this framework, each recognizable symbology uses its own unique format.
  • Page 73 Communication port; ports are identified by number, e.g., COM1, COM2. Continuous Code A bar code or symbol in which all spaces within the symbol are parts of characters. There are no intercharacter gaps in a continuous code. The absence of gaps allows for greater information density.
  • Page 74 Also see, Encryption and Key. Depth of Field The range between minimum and maximum distances at which a scanner can read a symbol with a certain minimum element width. Device Configuration Package The Symbol Device Configuration Package provides the Product Reference Guide (PRG), flash partitions, Terminal Configuration Manager (TCM) and the associated TCM scripts.
  • Page 75 Types of interfaces include RS-232 and PCMCIA. Input/Output Ports I/O ports are primarily dedicated to passing information into or out of the mobile computer’s memory. MC1000 mobile computers include Serial and USB ports. Internet Protocol. The IP part of the TCP/IP communications protocol.
  • Page 76 Mobile Computer In this text, mobile computer refers to the Symbol MC1000 portable computer. It can be set up to run as a stand-alone device. Nominal The exact (or ideal) intended value for a specified parameter.
  • Page 77 A minimum PCS value is needed for a bar code symbol to be scannable. PCS = (RL - RD) / RL, where RL is the reflectance factor of the background and RD the reflectance factor of the dark bars.
  • Page 78 The distance between the outside edges of the quiet zones of the first row and the last row. Symbol Length Length of symbol measured from the beginning of the quiet zone (margin) adjacent to the start character to the end of the quiet zone (margin) adjacent to a stop character.
  • Page 79 Glossary GL-9 Visible Laser Diode (VLD) A solid state device which produces visible laser light. Warm Boot A warm boot restarts the mobile computer by closing all running programs. All data that is not saved to flash memory is lost.
  • Page 80 GL-10 MC1000 User Guide...
  • Page 81 ....3-4 DCP for MC1000 ......xiii decode ranges .
  • Page 82 ......1-11 MC1000 Integrator Guide ..... . xi spare battery MC1000 mobile computer .
  • Page 83 We’d like to know what you think about this Manual. Please take a moment to fill out this questionnaire and fax this form to: (631) 738-3318, or mail to: Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza M/S B-4 Holtsville, NY 11742-1300 Attention: Technical Publications Manager IMPORTANT: If you need product support, please call the appropriate customer support number provided.
  • Page 86 Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza Holtsville, New York 11742-1300 http://www.symbol.com 72-69840-01 Rev. A April 2005...

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