® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs Product Reference Guide 72E-65703-10 Revision A March 2006...
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Symbol reserves the right to make changes to any software or product to improve reliability, function, or design. Symbol does not assume any product liability arising out of, or in connection with, the application or use of any product, circuit, or application described herein.
Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below: Change Date Description -01 to -02 12/2003 Add Bluetooth wireless technology functionality. -01 to -02 12/2003 Add new cold boot procedure. -01 to -02 12/2003 Update Spectrum24 Configuration to V. 3.9.2. -01 to -02 12/2003 Add 9000 Demo sample application programs clarification note to...
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Change Date Description -06 to -07 11/2004 Add Adaptive Frequency Hopping information (Chapter 6, Bluetooth Wireless Technology). -06 to -07 11/2004 Add Rapid Deployment Client information (Chapter 8, Rapid Deployment Client). -06 to -07 11/2004 Add additional Reader Params descriptions in the Scanner Settings section (Chapter B, Demo Program).
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® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Chapter 1. Getting Started Introduction............1-3 Unpacking the Mobile Computer .
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Contents Using the Navigation Bar and Command Bar......2-34 Status Icons ..........2-35 Task Tray Icons .
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® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Chapter 6. Bluetooth Wireless Technology Introduction............6-3 Turning the Bluetooth Radio Mode On and Off .
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® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Inbox ............9-15 Synchronizing E-mail Messages.
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Contents Pictures ............9-40 Copy Pictures to the Device .
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® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Cable Adapter Module ..........10-26 Attaching and Removing .
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xvii Contents SMDK for .NET ........... . 11-5 Installation Requirements .
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® xviii MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Chapter 13. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Introduction............13-3 Maintaining the Mobile Computer .
Introduction This Product Reference Guide provides information about the MC9000-G mobile computer using the ® Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs, and its accessories. The MC9000-G mobile computer includes the following variations: ® • MC9010: Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs operating system performs 1- dimensional bar code scanning with an integrated laser scanner, or 1-dimensional and 2- ®...
Chapter 11, Software Installation on Development PC provides instructions for installing the Device Configuration Package (DCP) for MC9000w, the Symbol Mobility Developer Kit (SMDK) for eVC4 and the Symbol Mobility Developer Kit (SMDK) for .NET on the host computer. •...
Notational Conventions The following conventions are used in this document: • “Mobile computer” refers to any Symbol MC9000-G or MC9000-G RFID terminal. • MC9000-G Series refers to all non-RFID configurations of the mobile computer. • MC9000-G RFID refers to all RFID configurations of the mobile computer.
Symbol Technologies is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty. If the Symbol product was purchased from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service.
Symbol Support Center For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the Symbol Support Center in: United States Canada Symbol Technologies, Inc. Symbol Technologies Canada, Inc. One Symbol Plaza 5180 Orbitor Drive Holtsville, New York 11742-1300...
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Switchboard: 08 445 29 00 (domestic) Call Center: +46 8 445 29 29 (international) Support E-Mail: Sweden.Support@se.symbol.com If the Symbol product was purchased from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service. For the latest version of this guide go to:http://www.symbol.com/manuals.
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® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG...
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Getting Started Contents Introduction............... . 1-3 Unpacking the Mobile Computer .
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® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Calibrating the Screen ............. . .1-16 Setting Time and Date .
This chapter lists the accessories for the mobile computer and explains how to install and charge the batteries, replace the strap and start the mobile computer for the first time. Indicator LED Bar Touch Screen Microphone Keypad Headphone Jack Exit Window Scan Button Power Trigger Strap Stylus Figure 1-1. MC9000-G...
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® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG RFID Antenna Figure 1-2. MC9000-G RFID...
• stylus, in the strap stylus silo • Regulatory Guide • Quick Start Guide (poster). Inspect the equipment for damage. If you are missing any equipment or if you find any damaged equipment, contact the Symbol Technologies Support Center immediately. See page xxvi for contact information.
It also synchronizes the mobile computer with a host computer through either a serial or a USB connection. • Software: • Symbol Mobility Developer Kit for eMbedded Visual C++ v4.0 (SMDK for eVC4), available at: http://www.symbol.com/mc9000-g. • Symbol Mobility Developer Kit for .NET (SMDK for .NET), available at: http://www.symbol.com/mc9000-g...
Getting Started • Spare lithium-ion battery. • Stylus, performs pen functions. • Universal Battery Charger Adapter: Adapts the UBC for use with the Series 9000 batteries. • Wall Mounting Bracket and Shelf Slide: Use for wall mounting applications. Getting Started In order to start using the mobile computer for the first time: •...
® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Figure 1-3. Installing the Main Battery Removing the Main Battery To remove the main battery: 1. Prior to removing the battery, press the red Power button to turn off the screen. This sets the mobile computer to suspend mode.
® 1-10 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Charging the Battery To charge the battery for the mobile device, battery and charger temperatures must be between +32 F and +104 F (0 C and +40 Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery...
To achieve the best battery life in mobile computers with multiple radios, turn off the radios that are not being used. This can be accomplished via the SetDevicePower() API (refer to the SMDK Help File for Symbol Mobile Computers) or via the Control Panel application (tap Start - 9000 Demo - Ctl Panel icon).
® 1-12 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG • Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle • Four Slot Spare Battery Charger • UBC Adapter. To charge a spare battery: 1. Ensure the accessory used to charge the spare battery is connected to the appropriate power...
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1-13 Getting Started Pull the stylus cord down and outward to remove the stylus. Figure 1-5. Removing the Stylus To replace stylus: Push the stylus back into the storage position. The stylus automatically locks in place.
® 1-14 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Strap The strap may be moved to either the left or right side of the mobile computer to suit user preferences. To reposition the strap: 1. Disconnect the strap disconnect clip.
When a battery is fully inserted in a mobile computer for the first time, upon the mobile computer’s first power up, the device boots and powers on automatically. When the mobile computer is powered on for the first time, it initializes its system. The Symbol splash ®...
® 1-16 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Calibrating the Screen To calibrate the screen so the cursor on the touch screen aligns with the tip of the stylus: 1. Using the stylus carefully press and briefly hold the tip of stylus on the center of each target that appears on the screen.
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1-17 Getting Started 2. Follow the directions on the screen which lead you through a simple exercise illustrating how to use the stylus and pop-up menus. Figure 1-9. Using Pop-up Menus 3. Use the drop-down list to set your time zone, and tap Next. Figure 1-10.
® 1-18 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 5. The Today screen appears. (See Today Screen on page 2-33 for information about using the Today screen.) Figure 1-11. Today Screen Setting Time and Date When the mobile computer is powered on for the first time, and after a cold boot, tap Start - Settings - System tab - Clock icon to use the clock control panel applet to set the time zone, time and date.
1-19 Getting Started Clock on page 3-36 for details about setting time and date. Checking Battery Status To check whether the main battery or backup battery in the mobile computer is charged, tap Start - Settings - System tab - Power icon to display the Battery Status window. Figure 1-13.
® 1-20 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Configuring the Mobile Computer See the following chapters to configure the mobile computer: • To customize the mobile computer settings, see Chapter 3, Settings. • To set up ActiveSync to synchronize the mobile computer with the host computer, see Chapter 4, Communications.
® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Introduction This chapter explains the physical buttons and controls on the mobile computer, how to use the mobile computer, including instructions for powering on and resetting the mobile computer, using the stylus and a headset, entering information and scanning.
Operating 28-Key Keypad The 28-key keypad contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and function keys. 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 computer’s keypad may not function exactly as described.
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® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table 2-1. 28-Key Descriptions Description Power (red) Powers the mobile computer on and off. Performs a warm boot and a cold boot. See Resetting the Mobile Computer on page 2- for information about performing a warn and cold boot.
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Operating Table 2-1. 28-Key Descriptions (Continued) Description Alphanumeric In default state, produces the numeric value on the key. In Alpha state, produces the lower case alphabetic characters on the key. Each key press J KL . . . produces the next alphabetic character in sequence. For example, press and release the ALPHA key and then press the 4 key once to produce the letter ‘g’;...
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® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table 2-1. 28-Key Descriptions (Continued) Description Enter Executes a selected item or function. The default behavior of the Enter (Return) key sends an extra character, which causes a Microsoft Word or Notes application to exit. To make the applications work properly,...
Operating 43-Key Keypad The 43-key keypad contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and a function key. The keypad is color-coded to indicate the alternate function key (blue) values and the alternate ALPHA key (orange) values. Note that keypad functions can be changed by an application so the mobile computer’s keypad may not function exactly as described.
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® 2-10 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table 2-2. 43-Key Descriptions Description Power (red) Powers the mobile computer on and off. Performs a warm boot and a cold boot. See Resetting the Mobile Computer on page 2-63 information about performing a warn and cold boot.
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2-11 Operating Table 2-2. 43-Key Descriptions (Continued) Description Alpha/Application These keys can have an application assigned to the function value and have an alpha value assigned when used with the ALPHA function key..F6 and F7 keys cannot be remapped and are dedicated by the Operating System to control volume level.
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® 2-12 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table 2-2. 43-Key Descriptions (Continued) Description Star Produces an asterisk and the alphabetic character Z when the ALPHA function key is activated. Enter Executes a selected item or function.
2-13 Operating 53-Key Keypad There are two physical configurations of the 53-key keypad, however both of the keypads are functionally identical. The 53-key keypad contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and function keys. 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 computer’s keypad may not function exactly as described.
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® 2-14 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table 2-3. 53-Key Descriptions Description Power (red) Powers the mobile computer on and off. Performs a warm boot and a cold boot. See Resetting the Mobile Computer on page 2-63 for information about performing a warn and cold boot.
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2-15 Operating Table 2-3. 53-Key Descriptions (Continued) Description Numeric/Application Numeric value keys - can have applications assigned with function key(s). F6 and F7 keys cannot be remapped and are dedicated by the Operating System to . . . control volume level. When these keys are pressed, Shell.exe traps them and displays the volume adjustment window.
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® 2-16 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table 2-3. 53-Key Descriptions (Continued) Description Enter Executes a selected item or function. The default behavior of the Enter (Return) key sends an extra character, which causes a Microsoft Word or Notes application to exit. To make the applications work properly,...
2-17 Operating 3270 Emulator Keypad There are two physical configurations of the 3270 emulator keypad, however both of the keypads are functionally identical. The 3270 emulator keypad contains a Power 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 computer’s keypad may not function exactly as described.
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® 2-18 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table 2-4. 3270 Emulator Descriptions Description Power (red) Powers the mobile computer on and off. Performs a warm boot and a cold boot. See Resetting the Mobile Computer on page 2-63 for information about performing a warn and cold boot.
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2-19 Operating Table 2-4. 3270 Emulator Descriptions (Continued) Description Application These keys can be assigned to an application. F6 and F7 keys cannot be remapped and are dedicated by the Operating System to control volume level. When these keys are pressed, Shell.exe traps them and .
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® 2-20 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table 2-4. 3270 Emulator Descriptions (Continued) Description Enter Executes a selected item or function. The default behavior of the Enter (Return) key sends an extra character, which causes a Microsoft Word or Notes application to exit. To make the applications...
2-21 Operating 5250 Emulator Keypad There are two physical configurations of the 5250 emulator keypad, however both of the keypads are functionally identical. The 5250 emulator keypad contains a Power 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 computer’s keypad may not function exactly as described.
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® 2-22 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table 2-5. 5250 Emulator Descriptions Description Power (red) Powers the mobile computer on and off. Performs a warm boot and a cold boot. See Resetting the Mobile Computer on page 2-63 for information about performing a warn and cold boot.
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2-23 Operating Table 2-5. 5250 Emulator Descriptions (Continued) Description Application These keys can be assigned to an application. F6 and F7 keys cannot be remapped and are dedicated by the Operating System to . . . control volume level. When these keys are pressed, Shell.exe traps them and displays the volume adjustment window.
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® 2-24 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table 2-5. 5250 Emulator Descriptions (Continued) Description Enter Executes a selected item or function. The default behavior of the Enter (Return) key sends an extra character, which causes a Microsoft Word or Notes application to exit. To make the applications...
2-25 Operating VT Emulator Keypad The VT emulator keypad contains a Power 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 computer’s keypad may not function exactly as described.
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® 2-26 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table 2-6. VT Emulator Descriptions Description Power (red) Powers the mobile computer on and off. Performs a warm boot and a cold boot. See Resetting the Mobile Computer on page 2- for information about performing a warn and cold boot.
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2-27 Operating Table 2-6. VT Emulator Descriptions (Continued) Description Application These keys can be assigned to an application. F6 and F7 keys cannot be remapped and are dedicated by the Operating System to . . . control volume level. When these keys are pressed, Shell.exe traps them and displays the volume adjustment window.
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® 2-28 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table 2-6. VT Emulator Descriptions (Continued) Description Enter Executes a selected item or function. The default behavior of the Enter (Return) key sends an extra character, which causes a Microsoft Word or Notes application to exit.
2-29 Operating Keypad Special Functions The keypad special functions are color coded on the keypads. For example, on the 53-key keypad, the display backlight icon is blue indicating that the blue function key must be selected first to access the display backlight.
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® 2-30 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table 2-7. Keypad Special Functions 53-Key, 3270, 28-Key 43-Key 5250, VT Icon Keystrokes Keystrokes Keystrokes Special Function Blue function key Blue function key Blue function key Decreases scan decode beeper volume.
2-31 Operating Using the Power Button Press the red Power button to turn the mobile computer screen on and off (suspend mode). The mobile computer is on when the screen is on and the mobile computer is in suspend mode when the screen is off.
® 2-32 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Using a Headset You can use a stereo headset to listen to mono audio playback. To use a headset, plug the headset jack into the audio connector on the top of the mobile computer. Ensure that the mobile computer’s volume is set appropriately before putting the headset on.
2-33 Operating Today Screen When you turn on the mobile computer for the first time each day (or after 4 hours of inactivity), the Today screen appears. You can also display it by tapping Start - Today. On the Today screen, you can see important information for the day.
® 2-34 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Using the Navigation Bar and Command Bar The navigation bar at the top of the screen displays the active program, various status icons (see Table 2-8) and current time. It also allows you to select programs and close screens.
2-35 Operating Status Icons You may see the status icons listed in Table 2-8 on the navigation bar located at the top of the screen. Table 2-8. Status Icons Icon Function Description Speaker Turns all sounds on and off. Battery Backup battery is very low.
® 2-36 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Task Tray Icons You may see the task tray icons listed in Table 2-9 on the command bar located at the bottom of the screen. Table 2-9. Task Tray Icons...
2-37 Operating Speaker Icon You can adjust the system volume using the Speaker icon in the Navigation bar. 1. Tap the Speaker icon. The Volume dialog box appears. Figure 2-10. Volume Dialog Box 2. Tap and move the slide bar to adjust the volume. 3.
® 2-38 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 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 appears indicating the status of the main or backup battery.
2-39 Operating Connectivity Icon The Connectivity icon indicates the communication status of the mobile computer when it’s connecting to the internet or host computer. Figure 2-12. Connectivity Dialog Box...
® 2-40 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Time Icon The Time icon displays the current time in a digital or analog format. To change the time format, tap and hold the Time icon until a menu appears. Select the format you want.
2-41 Operating 2. The dialog box displays the current date and time, the battery status and any upcoming appointments in the Calendar. Instant Message Icon The Instant Message icon notifies you when MSN Messenger has received a new incoming message. MSN®...
® 2-42 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG E-Mail Icon The E-Mail icon notifies you when you have received incoming e-mails. See Inbox on page 9-15 more information. Figure 2-16. New E-mail Messages Dialog Box Multiple Notification Icon The Multiple Notification icon appears when two or more message notifications occur.
2-43 Operating Selecting Programs To select a program, tap Start - Programs, then the program name. (To select which programs appear on the Program menu, see Chapter 3, Settings.) Figure 2-18. Start Menu Some programs have abbreviated labels for check boxes and drop-down list. To see the full label, hold the stylus on the label.
® 2-44 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Using Pop-up Menus With pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an action for an item. For example, use the pop-up menu in the contact list to delete a contact, make a copy of a contact, or send an e-mail message to a contact.
2-45 Operating Notifications The mobile computer notifies you when you have something to do. For example, if you've set up an appointment in Calendar, a task with a due date in Tasks, or an alarm in Clock, you'll be notified in any of the following ways: •...
® 2-46 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG To show or hide the input panel, tap the Input Panel button. Tap the arrow next to this button to view input methods. Select an input method. Tap to see choices.
2-47 Operating 2. On the Soft Keyboard, tap the keys with the stylus. Tap here if this is the right word. Figure 2-22. Soft Keyboard Using the Block Recognizer To use the Block Recognizer: 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Block Recognizer. 2.
® 2-48 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 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 center.
2-49 Operating To write on the screen, tap the Pen button to switch to writing mode. Lines appear on the screen to guide you. Tap the Pen button and use the stylus like a pen. Figure 2-26. Writing on the Screen Some programs that accept writing do not have the Pen button.
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® 2-50 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG To convert certain words, select them before tapping Recognize on the Tools menu (or tap and hold the selected words, then tap Recognize on the pop-up menu). If a word is not recognized, it is left as writing.
2-51 Operating words appears. Tap the word you want to use, or tap the writing at the top of the menu to return to the original writing. Tap to return to the original writing. Or, tap the word you want to use. Figure 2-28.
® 2-52 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Selecting Text To edit or format typed text, select it by dragging the stylus across the text. Cut, copy, and/or paste text by holding the selected words then tapping an editing command on the pop-up menu, or by tapping the command on the Edit menu.
2-53 Operating Drawing on the Screen Drawing on the screen is similar to writing on the screen. To create a drawing, cross three ruled lines on the first stroke. A drawing box appears. Subsequent strokes in or touching the drawing box become part of the drawing.
® 2-54 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Recording a Message You may record a message to capture thoughts, reminders, and phone numbers. In Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts, you can include a recording in the Notes tab. In the Notes program, you can either create a stand-alone recording or include a recording in a written note.
2-55 Operating Using My Text When using Inbox or MSN Messenger, use My Text to quickly insert preset or frequently used messages into the text entry area. To insert a message, tap My Text and tap a message. Tap to select a prewritten message.
® 2-56 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Entering Data An integrated bar code scanner or imager on the mobile computer can scan data into data fields, using a scan or image application, in the same way data is entered via the keyboard. In addition, mobile computers with an integrated imager can capture and store still images.
Mobile computers with RFID technology (MC9000-G RIFD) allow data collection by decoding in-range RFID Class 0 and Class 1 tags that beam back to the mobile computer the information they contain.
When the trigger is released, the mobile computer stops interrogating tags. In addition, RFID tag data can be stored on the mobile computer. Using the MC9000-G RFID sample application, tags that are read display in the main RFID Tags window (see Figure C-3 on page...
Practice quickly shows what tolerances to work within. Contact the Symbol Support Center if chronic scanning difficulties develop. Decoding of properly printed bar codes should be quick and effortless.
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• For mobile computers with an imager, place the bar code in any orientation within the aiming pattern. Ensure the entire symbol is within the rectangular area formed by the brackets in the aiming pattern. The red laser aiming pattern turns on to assist in aiming.
2-61 Operating Imager decoding usually occurs instantaneously. The mobile computer repeats the steps required to take a digital picture (image) of a poor or difficult bar code, as long as the trigger remains pulled. Scanning Tips Optimal scanning distance varies with bar code density and scanner optics. •...
Tag decoding usually occurs instantaneously. The mobile computer repeats the steps required to read a tag as long as the trigger remains pulled. For more information about reading RFID tags and using MC9000-G RFID mobile computers, see Appendix C, RFID Demo Program.
2-63 Operating Resetting the Mobile Computer If the mobile computer stops responding to input, reset it. There are two reset functions, warm boot and cold boot. A warm boot restarts the mobile computer by closing all running programs. A cold boot also restarts the mobile computer, but erases all stored records and entries in RAM. Data saved in flash memory or a memory card is not lost.
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MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 4. Release the Power button. 5. As the mobile computer initializes its system, the Symbol splash window (Figure 1-7 on page 1-15) appears for about 30 seconds. Calibrate the screen. See...
Settings Introduction This chapter provides basic instructions for customizing the mobile computer by adjusting settings. Adjusting Settings To view available options for the mobile computer settings, tap Start - Settings. You can adjust settings in either the Personal tab or the System tab. Personal Tab Figure 3-1.
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® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table 3-1. Personal Tab Applications (Continued) Icon Description Configure the items that appear in the Start menu. See Menus on page 3-15 for more information. Change owner's personal profiles. See Owner Information on page 3-17 for more information.
Settings System Tab Color Display Monochrome Display Figure 3-2. Settings - System Tab Table 3-2 lists the applications available in the System tab. Table 3-2. System Tab Applications Icon Description Provides device information and name. See About on page 3-27 for more information.
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® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table 3-2. System Tab Applications (Continued) Icon Description Adjust the contrast on the display (monochrome displays only). See Contrast (Monochrome Devices Only) on page 3-40 for more information. Adjust the allocation of storage and program memory. See...
Settings Table 3-2. System Tab Applications (Continued) Icon Description Change settings unique to the mobile computer. See Symbol Settings on page 3-55 for more information. Connections Tab Figure 3-3. Settings - Connections Tab Table 3-2 lists the applications available in the System tab.
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® 3-10 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table 3-3. System Tab Applications (Continued) Icon Description Change connection information. See Connecting to the Internet on a Wireless Network on page 4- 21 for more information. Modify wireless Ethernet settings. See Wireless Ethernet on page 3-59 for more information.
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 SMDK Help File for Symbol Mobile Computers for information about keypad mapping. Up/Down Control To set the key repeat rate: 1.
® 3-12 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Input Use the Input window to switch input methods and set input options. Input Method To select an input method: 1. Tap Start - Settings - Personal tab - Input icon - Input Method tab.
3-13 Settings Word Completion To adjust how suggested words pop-up in a window above the input panel: 1. Tap Start - Settings - Personal tab - Input icon - Word Completion tab. Figure 3-6. Input Window - Word Completion Tab 2.
® 3-14 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Options To adjust the options for writing and recording: 1. Tap Start - Settings - Personal tab - Input icon - Options tab. Figure 3-7. Input Window - Options tab 2.
3-15 Settings Menus Use Menus window to change the items that appear in the Start menu. Start Menu To change the items that appear in the Start menu: 1. Tap Start - Settings - Personal tab - Menus icon - Start Menu tab. Figure 3-8.
® 3-16 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG New Menu To enable the New menu: Tap Start - Settings - Personal tab - Menus icon - New Menu tab. Figure 3-9. Menus Window - New Menu Tab 1.
3-17 Settings 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 To enter personal information: 1. Tap Start - Settings - Personal tab - Owner Information icon - Identification tab. Figure 3-10.
® 3-18 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Notes To add more information about the owner: 1. Tap Start - Settings - Personal tab - Owner Information icon - Notes tab. Figure 3-11. Owner Information Window - Notes Tab 2.
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3-19 Settings After the information is entered and the Show information when device is turned on check boxes are selected, the Welcome window appears whenever the mobile computer is powered on. Tap the screen with the stylus to exit the Welcome window. Figure 3-12.
® 3-20 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Passwords Use the Password window to set a password to disable unauthorized access to the mobile computer. Password If the device is configured to connect to a network, use a strong (difficult to figure out) password to help protect network security.
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3-21 Settings a. In the Password: field, enter a seven character password. A strong password must contain at least seven characters that are a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numerals, and punctuation. Figure 3-14. Alphanumeric Password b. In the Confirm: field, re-enter the password. 7.
® 3-22 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Hint To set hint so that you can remember the password: 1. Tap Start - Settings - Personal tab - Password icon - Hint tab. Figure 3-15. Password Window - Hint Tab 2.
3-23 Settings Sounds & Notifications Use the Sounds & Notifications window to set event sounds and volume options. Volume To adjust the system volume and enable event sounds: 1. Tap Start - Settings - Personal tab - Sounds & Notifications icon - Volume tab. Figure 3-16.
® 3-24 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Notifications On the Notifications tab, you can customize how you are notified about different events. 1. Tap Start - Settings - Personal tab - Sounds & Notifications icon - Notifications tab.
3-25 Settings Today Use the Today window to customize the Today screen. Appearance To change the appearance of the Today screen: 1. Tap Start - Settings - Personal tab - Today icon - Appearance tab. Figure 3-18. Today Window - Appearance Tab 2.
® 3-26 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Items To select items that appear on the Today screen: 1. Tap Start - Settings Personal tab - Today icon - Appearance tab. Figure 3-19. Today Window - Items Tab 2.
3-27 Settings About Use the About window to view general system properties, change memory settings, input device name and view copyright information. Version The Version tab view displays general system settings: 1. Tap Start - Settings - System tab - About icon - Version tab. Figure 3-20.
® 3-28 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Device ID The Device ID tab allows you to customize the name and description of the mobile computer: 1. Tap Start - Settings - System tab - About icon - Device ID tab.
3-29 Settings Copyrights The Copyrights tab allows you to view any relevant copyright information. 1. Tap Start - Settings - System tab - About icon - Copyrights tab. Figure 3-22. About Window - Copyrights Tab 2. Tap ok.
® 3-30 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Backlight Use the Backlight window to conserve battery power, to turn off the backlight when the mobile computer is idle and to adjust the brightness level. You also have options to turn on the backlight when you tap the screen or press a key.
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3-31 Settings Table 3-4. Battery Power Backlight Settings Status Conditions of light On/Off Default (Cold Boot) On Battery Power Select the Turn off backlight if device is not used Check box is selected. for check box to turn off the backlight after a Default time is one minute.
® 3-32 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG External Power To set the backlight settings when using external AC power: 1. Tap Start - Settings - System tab - Backlight icon - External Power tab. Figure 3-24. Backlight Window - External Power Tab 2.
3-33 Settings Brightness To set the screen’s brightness level: 1. Tap Start - Settings - System tab - Backlight icon - Brightness tab. Figure 3-25. Backlight Window - Brightness Tab 2. Select the Turn off backlight check box to cancel the touch screen’s backlight feature. Use the stylus to drag the brightness control to the desired brightness level.
® 3-34 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Certificates On the mobile computer you can add and delete public key certificates. These certificates help establish your identity when you are logging onto a secured network, such as a corporate network.
3-35 Settings Root 1. Tap Start - Settings - System tab - Certificates icon - Root tab. Figure 3-27. Certificates Window - Root Tab The list box displays the name of the certificate issuer and the expiration date. 2. To view more information about a certificate, select it from the list box. 3.
® 3-36 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Clock Use the Clock window to change the date, time, time zone and set alarms. Time To set the date, time and time zone: 1. Tap Start - Settings - System tab - Clock icon - Time tab.
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3-37 Settings 6. To set the date, tap in the date field. 7. Tap the down arrow to the right of the date field. The calendar appears. Figure 3-29. Calendar 8. To select the month and year, tap the arrows to the right or left of the month until the current month displays.
® 3-38 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Alarms You can use the mobile computer as a travel alarm clock by setting a wake-up alarm. 1. Tap Start - Settings - System tab - Clock icon - Alarms tab.
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3-39 Settings 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 check box to repeat the sound notification. 8.
® 3-40 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Contrast (Monochrome Devices Only) Use the Contrast window to change the date, time, time zone and set alarms. To adjust the contrast on the display: 1. Tap Start - Settings - System tab - Contrast icon.
3-41 Settings Memory Use the Memory window to adjust RAM allocation, view storage card memory usage and stop active programs. Main To temporarily adjust the allocation of storage and program memory: 1. Tap Start - Settings - System tab - Memory icon - Main tab. Figure 3-35.
® 3-42 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Storage Card The Storage Card tab displays how much memory is available in a partition in the mobile computer. 1. Tap Start - Settings - System tab - Memory icon - Storage Card tab.
3-43 Settings Running Programs The Running Programs tab displays the list of currently active programs. 1. Tap Start - Settings - System tab - Memory icon - Running Programs tab. Figure 3-37. Memory Window - Running Programs Tab The Running Program List: lists all running (active) programs. 2.
® 3-44 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Power Use the Power window to view the status of the main and backup batteries and set power management options. Battery To check the main battery and backup battery status: 1.
3-45 Settings Wireless To turn the mobile computer's wireless capabilities on: 1. Tap Start - Settings - System tab - Power icon - Wireless tab. Figure 3-39. Power Window - Wireless Tab 2. Select Wireless signals on radio button. 3. In the list box, select the wireless device check box. 4.
® 3-46 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Advanced You can select options for turning off the mobile computer to conserve battery power. To conserve the most power, select the option to turn off the device after 3 minutes or less.
3-47 Settings Optimizing Battery Life You want the batteries to last as long as possible, especially when you're on the road. Under normal conditions, you can get many hours of use from a single charge. Here are a few tips to help you get the most of the battery: •...
® 3-48 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Radio Power Use the Radio Power window to turn the power on and off for the 802.11b, Bluetooth and WWAN radios (where applicable). Available radio power options are based on the configuration of the mobile computer.
3-49 Settings Bluetooth Versions Tap the BT Version tab to view the versions of Bluetooth radio hardware and software on the mobile computer. The BT Version tab is only available in mobile computers with Bluetooth wireless technology. 1. Tap Start - Settings - System tab - Radio Power icon - Bluetooth tab. Figure 3-42.
® 3-50 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Regional Settings With regional settings, you can change the way the mobile computer displays dates, times, currency amounts, large numbers, and numbers with decimal fractions. You can also choose the metric or U.S.
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3-51 Settings 3. Select the Number tab. Figure 3-44. Regional Settings Window - Number Tab 4. Select the desired options. The characteristics available are determined by the region selected on the Region tab. 5. Select the Currency tab. Figure 3-45. Regional Settings Window - Currency Tab 6.
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® 3-52 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 7. Select the Time tab. Figure 3-46. Regional Settings Window - Time Tab 8. Select the desired options. The characteristics available are determined by the region selected on the Region tab.
3-53 Settings Remove Programs Use the Remove Programs window to remove programs that were loaded onto the mobile computer: 1. Tap Start - Settings - System tab - Remove Programs icon. Figure 3-48. Remove Programs Window 2. From the Programs in storage memory: list box, select the program you want to remove. 3.
® 3-54 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Screen Use the Screen window to align the screen and to enable ClearType fonts. 1. Tap Start - Settings - System tab - Screen icon. Figure 3-49. Screen Window 2.
Wakeups The mobile computer can be configured to wakeup from sleep mode. 1. Tap Start - Settings - System tab - Symbol Settings icon - Wakeups tab. Figure 3-50. Symbol Settings Window - Wakeups Tab 2. Select the Trigger, Any Key and/or Touch Panel check box in the Power Off or Auto Off list box.
System The System tab displays mobile computer system data. 1. Tap Start - Settings - System tab - Symbol Settings icon - System tab. Figure 3-51. Symbol Setting Window - System Tab 2. In the System tab you can view the system data listed in Table 3-7.
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3-57 Settings Table 3-7. System Tab Data Item Description Format DEVICE ID in 128-bit unique identifier guaranteed Byte order Byte format across all mobile computers with ® Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs OEM Name Name of manufacturer’s device. XXXXXX (where X is an alphanumeric character) IPL Version...
Config The Config tab displays mobile computer options installed in the device. 1. Tap Start - Settings - System tab - Symbol Settings icon - Config tab. Figure 3-52. Symbol Settings Window - Config Tab 2. In the Config tab you can view the configuration data.
3-59 Settings 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 configured for a wireless Ethernet connection. 1. Tap Start - Settings - Connections tab - Wireless Ethernet icon. The Configure Network Adapters window appears.
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® 3-60 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 3. In the Tap an adapter to modify settings: list, select the adapter to modify. The IP address window displays. Figure 3-54. Wireless Ethernet - IP Address Window 4.
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3-61 Settings 6. Enter the appropriate DNS, Alt DNS, WINS, and Alt WINS server addresses. 7. Tap ok. Figure 3-56. Adapters 8. Tap ok to confirm the setup. 9. Tap ok to exit.
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Communications Introduction The mobile computer is capable of communicating with a number of hosts, including development computers, serial devices, printers, etc. The available accessories serve as essential data communication devices, enabling the information to be synchronized on the mobile computer with the information on the host device using ActiveSync.
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® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG • Back up the data stored on the mobile computer. Synchronization is a one-step procedure that ensures the data is always safe and up-to-date. • Copy (rather than synchronize) files between the mobile computer and host computer.
Communications Setting up a Partnership After ActiveSync installation is complete, the ActiveSync Setup Wizard helps the user to connect the mobile computer to the host computer, set up a partnership to synchronize information between the mobile computer and host computer and customize synchronization settings. Before setting up a partnership between the mobile computer and host computer, see the communication setup sections in this chapter for detailed information about Serial, USB and Ethernet communication setups.
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® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 4. The host computer and the mobile computer attempt to synchronize. 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.
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Communications 6. Click the Synchronize with this desktop computer radio button and select Next. The New Partnership/Select Number of Partnerships window appears. Figure 4-4. How To Sync Window 7. Click the Yes, I want to synchronize with only this computer radio button and then select Next.
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® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 9. Select Next. The New Partnership/Setup Complete window appears. Figure 4-6. Setup Complete Window 10. Select Finish. The Microsoft ActiveSync window appears showing the connection status and the data synchronized.
.reg file and save it in the Flash File System. Refer to the SMDK Help File for Symbol Mobile Computers for details. For more information about using ActiveSync, start ActiveSync on the host computer and refer to the ActiveSync Help.
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® 4-10 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 2. Tap Tools - Options on the ActiveSync window to display the PC Synchronization window - PC tab. Figure 4-9. PC Synchronization Window -PC Tab 3. Tap Options to display the PC Synchronization Options window.
4-11 Communications 7. Tap ok to exit the PC Synchronization Options window and tap ok to exit the PC Synchronization window. 8. Ensure that ActiveSync is installed on the host computer and a partnership was created. See Installing ActiveSync on page 4-3 Setting up a Partnership on page 4-5.
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® 4-12 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 2. In the ActiveSync window, select File - Connection Settings. The Connection Settings window appears. Figure 4-12. Connection Settings Window 3. In the Connection Settings window, select the appropriate check box for the type of connection being used.
4-13 Communications 7. Connect the mobile computer to the accessory being used for communication. 8. Power on the mobile computer. 9. If a partnership was already created between the host computer and mobile computer, synchronization occurs automatically upon connection. Ethernet Communication Setup To establish a connection between the mobile computer and the host computer to communicate over an Ethernet network, perform the following: •...
Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG To install the Cradle Management Software on the host computer, download the latest version of the software from http://devzone.symbol.com. Refer to the instructions included with the software. Installing eConnect eConnect is used only when establishing a connection using the Four Slot Ethernet cradle.
4-15 Communications 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.
® 4-16 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Before communicating through an Ethernet connection, create a partnership between the mobile computer and the host computer via a USB connection. Setting up a Partnership on page 4-5 for detailed instructions.
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4-17 Communications To set the IP address: 1. Launch the MobileDox Cradle Manager on the host computer. 2. Click File - Set IP Address of Unlisted Device. The Set IP Address window appears: Figure 4-14. Set IP Address Window 3. Enter the appropriate MAC Address and IP address. 4.
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® 4-18 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Modifying Cradle Settings 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.
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4-19 Communications 5. Use the TPC/IP Settings tab to modify the DNS and WINS identification settings of the cradle. Figure 4-16. Cradle Settings Window - TCP/IP Settings Tab Table 4-2. Cradle Settings - TCP/IP Settings Fields Field Description Use DHCP If check box is selected, necessary information is retrieved from the DHCP server.
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® 4-20 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 6. Use the Port Settings tab to modify the USB port settings of the cradle. Figure 4-17. Cradle Settings Window - Port Settings Tab Table 4-3. Cradle Settings - Port Settings Fields...
4-21 Communications Using ActiveSync 1. Review the configuration of the cradle using the MobileDox Cradle Manager. a. A WIN server must be present on your network. Ensure that the WINS Address provided in the TCP/IP Settings tab matches the IP address of the WIN server on your network. b.
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® 4-22 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 2. Tap Find WLANs. The Mobile Companion window appears. Figure 4-19. Mobile Companion Window 3. The mobile computer tries to locate Access Points (APs) in the area. When it locates a wireless LAN(s), the ESSID name displays in the Available WLAN Networks list.
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4-23 Communications 8. Tap the Authentication tab. Figure 4-21. Mobile Companion - Authentication Tab 9. Select an Authentication (None, Kerberos, LEAP, EAP-TLS or PEAP) from the Authentication drop-down list that may be needed on the wireless network. 10. Tap the Encryption tab. Figure 4-22.
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® 4-24 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG If an Authentication and/or Encryption scheme is selected, enter the required data in the fields that appear in the window. See the network administrator for this information. 12. Tap the IP Config tab.
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4-25 Communications 18. Tap Start - Settings - Connections tab - Connections icon - Advanced tab. Figure 4-24. Connections Window - Advanced Tab 19. Tap Network Card. The Configure Network Adapters window appears. Figure 4-25. Configure Network Adapters Window 20. Select The Internet from the My network card connects to: drop-down list. 21.
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® 4-26 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 22. Tap Start - Programs - Internet Explorer. The Pocket Internet Explorer window appears. Figure 4-26. Pocket Internet Explorer Window 23. In the address bar, enter the URL for a web site.
Spectrum24 Configuration Introduction Wireless LANs allow mobile computers to communicate wirelessly and to send captured data “real time” to a host device. Before a mobile computer can be used on a Spectrum24 LAN, your facility must be set up with the equipment required to run the wireless LAN and the mobile computer must be properly configured.
® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Mobile Companion The Mobile Companion utility is used to configure the mobile computer’s wireless network settings. The Mobile Companion utility starts automatically and appears as an icon on the task tray. The status icon changes in real-time to reflect the signal strength and availability of the adapter and the wireless network.
Spectrum24 Configuration Table 5-1. Mobile Companion Menu Descriptions (Continued) Menu Item Description WLAN Profiles Displays the current profiles and allows the user to add, edit and delete profiles. (See Changing Profiles on page 5-31 for more information.) Find WLANs Displays a list of Spectrum24 networks (APs and networked peers) available to the mobile computer for association.
® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 1. Select an available WLAN network from the list box. 2. Tap Connect. The Mode tab appears. Ad Hoc Mode Infrastructure Mode Figure 5-3. Mobile Companion - Mode Tab Mode On the Mode tab, enter Profile Name, 802.11 ESSID, Operating Mode and Country settings.
Spectrum24 Configuration Table 5-2. Mode Tab Fields (Continued) Field Description Operating Mode Select the operating mode from the Operating Mode: drop-down list. Infrastructure: Select Infrastructure to enable the mobile computer to transmit and receive data with an AP. Infrastructure is the mobile computer default mode when Mobile Companion initially appears.
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® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Kerberos Authentication Credential Caching Settings (Kerberos Options) Figure 5-4. Mobile Companion - Authentication Tab (Kerberos) Table 5-3. Authentication Tab Fields - Kerberos Authentication Description Kerberos Kerberos is a different form of 128-bit data security. An adapter is required to have its...
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Spectrum24 Configuration Table 5-3. Authentication Tab Fields - Kerberos (Continued) Authentication Description Kerberos Options: Select any combination of the following Kerberos Credential Caching settings: Reset: When selected, the system prompts the user for the username and password upon a warm boot. Connect: When selected, the system prompts the user for login information when the system initiates a connection to the ESSID.
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® 5-10 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table 5-4. Authentication Tab Fields - LEAP Authentication Description LEAP Select this option to enable LEAP authentication. LEAP is founded on mutual (see Figure 5-5) authentication. The AP and the mobile computer attempting to connect to it require authentication before access to the network is permitted.
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5-11 Spectrum24 Configuration PEAP Authentication Figure 5-7. Mobile Companion - Authentication Tab (PEAP) Table 5-5. Authentication Tab Fields - EAP/TLS and PEAP Authentication Description EAP/TLS EAP/TLS is an authentication scheme through IEEE 802.1x. It authenticates users and (see Figure 5-6) ensures only valid users can connect to the network.
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® 5-12 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG When the mobile computer is associated to an EAP or PEAP WLAN, the Microsoft window shown in Figure 5-8 may be available for Spectrum24 radio configurations. Use only the Mobile Companion Utility, located on the tasktray of the Today screen, to configure the Spectrum24 radio.
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5-13 Spectrum24 Configuration 2. Tap User (client) on the Manage Certificates window to request the retrieval of a User Certificate (EAP-TLS only). Figure 5-10. EAP-TLS Install User Certificate 3. Enter the User:, Password: and Server: information in their respective text boxes. 4.
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® 5-14 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG The Server Certificate must be downloaded to the mobile computer prior to installation. 8. Tap Browse to locate the Server Certificate on the mobile compuer. Figure 5-12. EAP-TLS/PEAP Browse Server Certificate 9.
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5-15 Spectrum24 Configuration 13. To retrieve information about any installed certificate, tap and hold a certificate in the list and select Details from the menu. Figure 5-13. Certificates Details 14. To display expanded details about a particular field, tap a field in the list. Figure 5-14.
® 5-16 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Encryption Select the Encryption tab to set the adapter profile security level by configuring the encryption scheme and corresponding keys. 1. Select an option (Open System, WEP, TKIP (WPA)) from the Encryption drop-down list. See Table 5-6 on page 5-16 for Encryption option descriptions.
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5-17 Spectrum24 Configuration Table 5-6. Encryption Tab Fields (Continued) Encryption Description Select WEP for the adapter to use the WEP keys for encryption. The window displays several radio buttons and edit buttons to configure the WEP keys. Select 40-bit or 128-bit key lengths (128-bit is the default).
® 5-18 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG IP Config Select the IP Config tab to configure the following mobile computer profile network address parameters: IP address, subnet, gateway, DNS and WINS. Changes made within the IP Config tab only impact the profile selected in the Mode tab and do not impact the network address parameters configured for other profiles.
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5-19 Spectrum24 Configuration • Select Static to manually assign the IP, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS and WINS addresses used by the mobile computer profile. Figure 5-17. Mobile Companion - IP Config Tab (Static) Table 5-7. IP Config Tab Fields Field Description IP Address...
® 5-20 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Power 1. Select the Power tab to set the Radio Transmission Power level and the Power Saving Modes for the mobile computer profile. Infrastructure Mode Ad Hoc Mode Figure 5-18.
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5-21 Spectrum24 Configuration Table 5-8. Power Tab Fields (Continued) Field Description In Ad Hoc mode There are five transmission power options: Select Maximum power to set the mobile computer to the highest transmission power level. Select Maximum power when operating in highly reflective environments and areas where other devices could be operating nearby.
® 5-22 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Status To view the status of the wireless network connection, select Status from the Mobile Companion menu. 1. Select the Signal tab to display a real-time graph of the signal quality of the mobile computer to the associated AP (Infrastructure Mode only).
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5-23 Spectrum24 Configuration Table 5-9. Signal Fields (Continued) Field Description Txmit Retries (Transmit Displays the number of data packets retransmitted by the mobile computer. The Retries) fewer transmit retries the stronger the signal. As long as the LED to the right of the graph is green the AP association is not jeopardized.
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® 5-24 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table 5-10. Info Fields Field Description Version Information Displays Mobile Companion software, driver, firmware and hardware versions as well as country information. This data is consistent for the mobile computer regardless of which mobile computer profile is the current profile.
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5-25 Spectrum24 Configuration Table 5-11. IP Status Fields Field Description IP Type If DHCP was selected from the IP Config tab, leased IP address and network address data displays for the mobile computer. If Static was selected, the values displayed were input manually in the IP Config tab on page 5-19.
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® 5-26 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 1. Tap Renew to refresh the information displayed (through a DHCP request) within the IP Status tab. 2. Select the Ping tab to send and receive ICMP ping packets across the network to the specified IP address.
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5-27 Spectrum24 Configuration 7. Select the APs tab to view APs with the same ESSID as the mobile computer’s profile. Figure 5-23. Mobile Companion - APs Tab The associated AP displays a radio wave radiating from its antenna to indicate its associated status.
® 5-28 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 8. If the mobile computer is in Ad Hoc mode, select the Peers tab to display the BSSID or MAC addresses of the other mobile computers in the network, their operating mode (PSP or CAM), their transmit rate, their supported data rate and the length of time an adapter was out of the Ad Hoc network.
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AP. 5. Select the Enable Rogue AP Detection check box to inform the system of unauthorized APs on the network. (Symbol infrastructure is required.) Mobile Companion has a password protection feature. When Mobile...
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® 5-30 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 6. To create a password for the first time, change an existing password. or delete a password tap Change Password. Figure 5-26. Mobile Companion - Password Window a. To create a password for the first time, leave the Current Password: text box empty and enter the new password in the New Password: and Confirm New Password: text boxes.
5-31 Spectrum24 Configuration Changing Profiles Select WLAN Profiles from the Mobile Companion menu to view, connect to, create and edit a profile. A completed profile is a set of adapter configuration settings that can be used in different locations to connect to a wireless network. Creating different profiles is a good way of having pre-defined operating parameters available for use in various network environments.
® 5-32 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Ordering Profiles Select a profile from the list box and tap Move Up or Move Down to order the profile. If the current profile association is lost, Mobile Companion attempts to associate with the first profile in the list and then the next until a new association is achieved.
5-33 Spectrum24 Configuration 2. Uncomment the UNAME and UPwd values (deleting the semicolons at the beginning of each line): UNAME = myLEAPUserName UPwd = myLEAPPassword 3. Change myLEAPUserName and myLEAPPassword to the correct username and password. Note that the user name and password should be in quotes. If a domain name is required, this can be entered in the user name as: domain\username.
® 5-34 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 4. After these changes are made to the S24Profiles.reg file, the file must be copied onto the mobile computer. Copy the file into the Platform folder of the device using ActiveSync, overwriting the old file.
5-35 Spectrum24 Configuration Enterprise Level Wi-Fi Protected Access The T3.9.3 wireless component set was developed to provide Enterprise Level Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) with Full Authentication and associated Credential Caching based on the Meetinghouse AEGIS Client. These features, as well as earlier wireless features, are available through either the Mobile Companion application (see Mobile Companion on page 5-4), or through the Meetinghouse AEGIS...
Spectrum24 Frequency Hopping (FH) Settings (1 and 2 MB Radios) FH settings are not supported on MC9000-G RFID mobile computers. The Spectrum24 FH Settings tabs are used to configure the mobile computer’s wireless network settings for frequency hopping. Tap Start - Settings -System tab - Spectrum24 FH Settings icon to display the Symbol Spectrum24 FH settings window.
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5-37 Spectrum24 Configuration Table 5-12. Spectrum24 FH Tab Descriptions (Continued) Description WLAN Adapter The WLAN Adapter tab sets the hardware and radio settings. The password protection feature is turned on and off from the WLAN Adapter tab, seeWLAN Adapter Tab on page 5-43.
® 5-38 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Mobile Unit Tab Use the Mobile Unit tab to configure the mobile computer ESSID, power management, RTS threshold, International Roaming capability and AP options. Figure 5-29. Mobile Unit Tab Table 5-13.
5-39 Spectrum24 Configuration Table 5-13. Mobile Unit Tab Fields (Continued) Field Description Power Mode A Spectrum24 radio has two main power consumption modes, Continuous Aware Mode (CAM) and Power Save Poll (PSP) mode. Use the Power Mode drop-down list to specify the power mode to be used by the radio.
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® 5-40 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG The mobile computer in MicroAP mode operates in CAM, and supports devices operating in both PSP and CAM. The MicroAP supports up to 16 mobile computers. Figure 5-30. MicroAP Tab Table 5-14.
5-41 Spectrum24 Configuration Encryption Tab Use the Encryption tab for configuring encryption settings. The absence of a physical connection makes wireless links vulnerable to information theft. Encryption is an efficient method of preventing data theft and improving data security. The firmware supports Open System and Shared Key (40-bit) Encryption algorithms.
® 5-42 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG IP Config Tab Use the IP Config tab to configure the following mobile computer profile network address parameters: IP address, subnet, gateway, DNS and WINS. DHCP Static Figure 5-32. IP Config Tab Table 5-16.
5-43 Spectrum24 Configuration WLAN Adapter Tab Use the WLAN Adapter tab to configure hardware and radio settings. Use the Card Type: PCMCIA to specify the antenna type and the Radio Link Rate radio buttons to specify the data rate supported. Figure 5-33.
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® 5-44 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG To create a new password for the Spectrum24 FH pages: 1. Tap Password... from the WLAN Adapter tab. Figure 5-34. Spectrum 24 FH Password Window 2. Enter the case-sensitive password (10 characters maximum) in the New Password: field.
5-45 Spectrum24 Configuration Configuring the S24 DS (11 Mb) Radio Using a Registry File Default settings for the Spectrum24 radio card can be set on the mobile computer using registry (.reg) files. There are two registry files: Spectrum24DS.reg contains the global registry settings for Mobile Companion and S24Profiles.reg contains the profile specific and operating registry settings for Mobile Companion.
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This can be accomplished via the DevicePowerNotify() API (refer to the SMDK Help File for Symbol Mobile Computers), or via the 9000 Demo Control Panel application. (The 9000 Demo program can be obtained from the Symbol Web site.) There are no Power Management APIs to call for the Bluetooth radio.
® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG BthGetMode() should be monitored after resuming the mobile computer. It can take approximately 30 seconds until the stack finishes initialization. It is recommended that BthGetMode() is checked before performing a Bluetooth related task to ensure that another process or application has not changed the Bluetooth mode.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology Turning the Bluetooth Radio Mode Off 1. Tap Start - Settings - Connections tab - Bluetooth icon - Mode tab. Figure 6-1. Bluetooth Window - Mode Tab 2. Select the Off radio button to turn the Bluetooth radio transmitter off. 3.
® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Turning the Bluetooth Radio Mode On 1. Tap Start - Settings - Connections tab - Bluetooth icon - Mode tab. 2. Select the On radio button or the Discoverable radio button to turn the Bluetooth radio transmitter on.
When AFH is enabled, the Bluetooth radio "hops-around" (instead of through) the 802.11b high-rate channels. AFH coexistence allows Symbol mobile computers to operate in any infrastructure. The Bluetooth radio in this mobile computer operates as a Class 2 device power class. The maximum output power is 2.5mW and the expected range is 32.8 feet (10 meters).
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® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG two devices to bond. Once a bond is created, and the Bluetooth radios are turned on, the devices recognize the bond and are able to exchange information without re-entering a PIN.
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Bluetooth Wireless Technology 5. Tap New..The mobile computer searches for other Bluetooth devices and displays them in the list. Figure 6-6. Select a Bluetooth Device Window 6. In the list, tap the device with which to create a bond and then tap Next. Figure 6-7.
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® 6-10 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 7. In the Device PIN: text box, enter a PIN (between 1 and 16 characters) and tap Next. The mobile computer sends the PIN request to the device for bonding.
6-11 Bluetooth Wireless Technology Renaming a Bonded Device If it is necessary to rename a bonded device, it can be done from the Bluetooth Bonded Devices window. 1. Tap Start - Settings - Connections tab - Bluetooth icon - Bonded Devices tab. 2.
® 6-12 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 4. Enter a new name for the bonded device in the Name: text box. Tap ok. Tap Delete in this window to delete a bonded device. Deleting a Bonded Device If it is no longer necessary to connect with a device, delete it from the Bluetooth Bonded Devices window.
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6-13 Bluetooth Wireless Technology 3. A confirmation dialog appears. Tap Yes. Figure 6-13. Delete Device Confirmation Dialog Box...
® 6-14 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Receiving Incoming Beams By default, the mobile computer detects incoming Bluetooth beams and prompts the user to accept them. Clear the Receive all incoming beams check box to prevent the mobile computer from detecting or receiving beams.
6-15 Bluetooth Wireless Technology Accepting a Bond 1. Ensure that the Bluetooth device is turned on and in discoverable mode. 2. When prompted to bond with the other device, tap OK. Figure 6-15. Accept a Bond Request Window 3. In the Device PIN: text box, enter the same PIN that was entered on the device requesting the bond.
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® 6-16 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 5. In the Name: text box, edit the name of the device requesting the bond, if desired. Figure 6-17. Name the Bluetooth Device Window 6. Tap Finish. 7. The bond is created and the mobile computer can now exchange information with the other...
6-17 Bluetooth Wireless Technology Beaming Information The mobile computer can beam information such as an appointment in Calendar, a task in Tasks, a contact card in Contacts or a file in File Explorer. To beam information to another device: Sending an Appointment or Task 1.
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® 6-18 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 4. Tap and hold the appointment or task to send. In the pop-up menu, select Beam Appointment.../Task..Calendar Appointment Window Task Window Figure 6-19. Appointment/Task Windows 5. The mobile computer begins to search for Bluetooth devices within range.
6-19 Bluetooth Wireless Technology 6. On the Calendar or Tasks window, tap Tap to send to the Bluetooth device receiving the appointment or task. (Tap Pending to cancel.) 7. The mobile computer processes and sends the file(s). Sending a Contact 1.
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® 6-20 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 4. The mobile computer begins to search for Bluetooth devices within range. Figure 6-22. Contacts Window - Beam If the mobile computer is bonded to a device but it does not appear in the list, ensure it is turned on, in discoverable mode, and within range (30 feet/10 meters) of the mobile computer.
6-21 Bluetooth Wireless Technology Sending a File 1. Ensure the other Bluetooth device is set up to receive a file. 2. Tap Start - Programs - File Explorer icon to search for a file to send. 3. Tap and hold the file(s) to send. In the pop-up menu, select Beam File..Figure 6-23.
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® 6-22 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG If the mobile computer is bonded to a device but it does not appear in the list, ensure it is turned on, in discoverable mode, and within range (30 feet/10 meters) of the mobile computer.
6-23 Bluetooth Wireless Technology Bluetooth Communications To use a phone that has Bluetooth capabilities as a modem for the mobile computer, create a Bluetooth modem connection on the mobile computer and send information to the phone using Bluetooth. The phone relays the information over the phone line and sends back to the mobile computer any information that was requested over the connection.
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® 6-24 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 2. Tap the Advanced tab. Figure 6-26. Connections - Advanced Tab 3. Tap Select Networks. The Network Management window appears. Figure 6-27. Network Management Window 4. In the top drop-down list, select My ISP.
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6-25 Bluetooth Wireless Technology 8. Tap Add a new modem connection under My ISP. The My Connection window appears. Figure 6-28. My Connection Window 9. In the Enter a name for the connection: text box, enter a name, such as ISP via Bluetooth. 10.
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® 6-26 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 12. Ensure the Bluetooth phone is discoverable. Tap New..The mobile computer searches for other Bluetooth devices and displays them in the list. Figure 6-30. Select Bluetooth Device Window 13.
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6-27 Bluetooth Wireless Technology 15. In the Name: text box, edit the name of the device requesting the bond, if desired. Figure 6-32. Name the Bluetooth Device Window 16. Tap Finish. 17. Enter the dial-up number exactly how it should be dialed. Include the country and area code as required.
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® 6-28 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 18. Tap Next. Figure 6-34. My Connection Window 19. In the User name: text box, enter the user name for this connection. 20. In the Password: text box, enter the password for this connection.
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6-29 Bluetooth Wireless Technology 24. In the Baud Rate: drop-down list, select 115200. 25. Un-check the Wait for dial tone before dialing check box. 26. If the network uses DHCP, tap ok. 27. If IP addresses are required, tap the TCP/IP and Servers tabs to enter the necessary settings. Tap ok.
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® 6-30 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 30. The Connectivity dialog box appears with the dial-up connection just created. Verify the phone number, then tap the phone number. Figure 6-37. Connecting to a Bluetooth Phone Multiple connections may be listed.
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6-31 Bluetooth Wireless Technology 32. If the dial-up password was not saved, the Network Log On screen appears. Figure 6-38. Network Log On Window 33. Enter the Password and tap ok. 34. The device begins dialing. Figure 6-39. Dialing the Bluetooth Phone...
® 6-32 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Dial Automatically from an Application After a dial-up connection is set up, the Connection Manager automatically tries to connect whenever Pocket Internet Explorer, Pocket Inbox, or any other program that uses a dial-up connection is used.
6-33 Bluetooth Wireless Technology Connecting to a Bluetooth Access Point 1. Tap Start - Settings - Connections tab - Connections icon. The Connections window appears. Figure 6-40. Connections Window 2. On the Tasks tab, tap Add a new modem connection under My ISP. The My Connection window appears.
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® 6-34 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 5. Tap Next. Figure 6-42. New Dial-Up Window 6. Ensure the Bluetooth AP is discoverable. Tap New..The mobile computer searches for other Bluetooth devices and displays them in the list.
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6-35 Bluetooth Wireless Technology 7. In the list, select the appropriate Bluetooth AP and then tap Next. Figure 6-44. Enter Bluetooth Device PIN Window 8. In the Device PIN: text box, enter the PIN (between 1 and 16 characters) the AP is set to and tap Next.
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® 6-36 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG An actual telephone number is not required however, the Bluetooth AP must support connections as Bluetooth modem. 13. Tap Next. Figure 6-46. My Connection Window 14. In the User name: text box, enter the user name for this connection.
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6-37 Bluetooth Wireless Technology 19. The Connectivity dialog box appears with the AP connection just created. Tap the phone number to start connecting. Figure 6-47. Connecting to a Bluetooth AP Multiple connections may be listed. Tap on the phone number of the AP connection.
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® 6-38 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 21. If a password is required and it was not saved, the Network Log On screen appears. Figure 6-48. Network Log On Window 22. Enter the Password and tap ok.
6-39 Bluetooth Wireless Technology Automatic Connection Some Bluetooth enabled phones allow automatic connections to be set up with devices they have successfully bonded with, without requiring a password to be entered manual for each connection attempt. To set up automatic connections between the phone and the mobile computer, follow the appropriate instructions below for the specific phone.
® 6-40 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Creating a Bluetooth Virtual COM Port There are two ways to write an RFCOMM application. The first is by creating a virtual legacy COM port. The second is through Winsock. Microsoft recommends using Winsock.
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6-41 Bluetooth Wireless Technology LogData(_T("Failed to open Comport, trying again")); #endif hComPort = InitSerial(TEXT("COM8:"), CBR_115200); // Init port. // Perform serial operations here... #ifdef DEBUG else // Failure! LogData(_T("Failed to register Comport device")); #endif SetCursor(LoadCursor(NULL, NULL)); // Clear the wait cursor // End *********************************************************************** FUNCTION:...
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6-43 Bluetooth Wireless Technology Bluetooth Printing The mobile computer supports Bluetooth printers that support a serial port profile. Printing to a Bluetooth printer requires a print-enabled application to be installed on the mobile computer.
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Introduction The AirBEAM Smart product allows specially designed software packages to be transferred between a host server and Symbol wireless handheld devices. Before transfer, AirBEAM Smart checks and compares package version, so that only updated packages are loaded. AirBEAM Smart resides on radio-equipped client devices, and allows them to request, download, and install software, as well as to upload files and status data.
® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG AirBEAM Smart Client The AirBEAM Smart Client is installed on the handheld mobile computer. It is configured with the server access information, the names of the packages to be downloaded and other controlling parameters.
AirBEAM Smart Packages(1) Tab This tab is used to specify the package name of the first four of eight packages that are to be loaded during the AirBEAM synchronization process. The specified package name must correspond to a package that is available on the specified package server.
® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG No inadvertent trailing spaces should be entered on the Packages(2) tab. Information entered in these fields are case and space sensitive. Server Tab This tab is used to specify the configurations of the server to which the client connects during the package synchronization process.
AirBEAM Smart Misc(1) Tab This tab is used to configure various miscellaneous features. Field Description Auto-load This drop-down list is used to specify how the AirBEAM Smart Client is to be invoked automatically when the client device is rebooted. The selections are: Disable: the AirBEAM Smart Client is not invoked automatically during the boot sequence.
® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Misc(2) Tab This tab is used to configure various miscellaneous features. Field Description Auto-retry This field is used to specify whether the AirBEAM Smart Client automatically retries if there is a failure during the synchronization process.
AirBEAM Smart Field Description Use DHCP server This check box control specifies whether the AirBEAM Smart Client uses the DHCP response option 66 to specify the IP address of the FTP/TFTP server. If enabled, special RF network registry settings are required to force the DHCP server to return the "TFTP server name"...
® 7-10 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Automatic Synchronization The AirBEAM Smart Client can be configured to launch automatically using the Misc(1) Preference tab (see Misc(1) Tab on page 7-7). When setting automatic synchronization, use the Auto-load drop- down list to specify how the AirBEAM Smart Client should be invoked automatically when the client device is rebooted.
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Rapid Deployment Client Introduction The Rapid Deployment (RD) Client facilitates software downloads to a mobile computer from a Mobility Services Platform (MSP) Console’s FTP server. The MSP Console is a web-based interface to the wireless infrastructure monitoring and management tools provided by the MSP Lite or MSP Enterprise server.
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® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table 8-1. Rapid Deployment Window Text Box/Button Description Please scan all of the bar codes... This text box displays the status of a scanned bar code. Waiting - indicates the mobile computer is ready to scan a bar code.
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Rapid Deployment Client Scanning RD Bar Codes When the mobile computer scans and successfully decodes a single or multiple RD bar codes, the data encoded in the bar code can: • Reset the mobile computer’s connection profile. A connection profile is a set of Mobile Companion parameters that the mobile computer uses to access the wireless network.
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® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 3. Scan the appropriate bar code(s) to complete the configuration and/or download. For information about scanning with the mobile computer, see Data Capture on page 2-57. a. A PDF417 bar code (2-D bar code) can contain all download data in a single bar code. In this case, only one bar code may be required to scan.
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® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Creating E-mail Messages ............9-19 Managing E-mail Messages and Folders.
Applications Introduction The mobile computer includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Inbox, and Notes applications. These programs can be used individually or together. For example, e-mail addresses stored in Contacts can be used to address e-mail messages in Inbox. Use ActiveSync, to synchronize information in these applications between the host computer and the mobile computer.
® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Calendar Use Calendar to schedule appointments such as meetings. Appointments can be viewed in different ways (Agenda, Day, Week, Month, and Year) and views can be easily changed using the View menu.
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Applications 3. Tap New. Tap to return to the calendar (the appointment is saved automatically). Tap to choose from predefined text. Tap to choose from previously entered locations. Tap to select a time. Tap to select a date. Notes is a good place for maps and directions.
® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Using the Summary Screen Tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen appears. Tap Edit to change the appointment. View appointment details. View notes. Tap to change appointment. Figure 9-3. Appointment Summary Screen Creating Meeting Requests Use the Calendar to set up meetings with users of Outlook or Pocket Outlook.
Applications Contacts Contacts maintains a list of associates and friends. Using Bluetooth or an infrared (IR) port (if available), Contacts information can be shared with other users. Select the category of contacts you want displayed in the list Tap and enter part of a name to quickly find it in the list Tap to see additional phone numbers and e-mail addresses...
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® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 2. Tap New. Tap to return to the contact list (the contact is saved automatically). Scroll to see more fields. Notes is a good place for maps and directions.
Applications • Tap Start - Find, enter the contact name, select Contacts for the type, then tap Go. Using the Summary Screen Tap a contact in the contact list, a summary screen appears. Tap Edit to change the information. View contact details. Tap to view notes.
® 9-10 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Tasks Use Tasks to keep a “to do” list. Select the category of tasks you want displayed in the list. Select the sort order of the list. Indicates high priority.
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9-11 Applications 2. Tap New. Tap to return to the task list (the task is saved automatically). Tap to choose from predefined subjects. Notes is a good place for maps and directions. Figure 9-8. Creating a Task 3. Using the input panel, enter a description in the Subject field. 4.
® 9-12 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Using the Summary Screen Tap a task in the task list, a summary screen appears. To change the task, tap Edit. View task details. Tap to show and hide additional summary information.
9-13 Applications Notes Capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, drawings, and phone numbers with Notes. Use Notes to create a written note or a recording and include a recording in a note. If a note is open when the recording is created it is included in the note as an icon. If the note list is displayed, it is created as a stand- alone recording.
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® 9-14 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 3. Create a note by writing, drawing, typing, and recording. For more information about using the input panel, writing and drawing on the screen, and creating recordings, see Chapter 2, Operating.
9-15 Applications Inbox Use Inbox to send and receive e-mail messages in the following ways: • Synchronize e-mail messages with Microsoft Exchange or Outlook on the host computer. • Send and receive e-mail messages by connecting directly to an e-mail server through an Internet service provider (ISP) or a network.
® 9-16 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG When working online, messages are read and respond to while connected to the e-mail server. Messages are sent as soon as Send is tapped, which saves space on the mobile computer.
9-17 Applications Using the Message List Messages you receive display in the message list box. By default, the most recently received messages are listed first. Select the service and folder you want to display Select the sort order for messages Tap to open a message Tap and hold to display a pop-up menu of actions...
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® 9-18 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG When you receive a message, tap it in the list box to open it. Unread messages display in bold. Tap to return to the message list. Tap to delete this message.
9-19 Applications • Change options for direct e-mail server connections in Inbox on the mobile computer. Tap Tools - Options. On the Accounts tab, tap the account you want to change. Tap and hold the account and select Delete to remove it. Creating E-mail Messages To create an e-mail message: 1.
® 9-20 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG If you are sending an SMS message and want to know if it was received, tap Edit - Options, and select the Request SMS text message delivery notification check box before sending the message.
9-21 Applications Pocket Word Pocket Word works with Microsoft Word on the host computer to give you access to copies of documents. You can create new documents on the mobile computer, or copy documents from the host computer to the mobile computer. Synchronize documents between the host computer and the mobile computer so that you have the most up-to-date information in both locations.
® 9-22 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG You can enter information in Pocket Word in one of four modes (writing, drawing, typing, and recording) displayed on the View menu. Tap the Show/Hide Toolbar icon on the command bar to show or hide each mode’s toolbar.
9-23 Applications Writing Mode In writing mode, use the stylus to write directly on the screen. Ruled lines are displayed as a guide, and the zoom magnification increases to allow you to write more easily. For more information, see Writing on the Screen on page 2-48.
® 9-24 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG stroke within or touching the drawing box becomes part of the drawing. For more information, see Drawing on the Screen on page 2-53. Select Shape on the pop-up menu to convert objects to proper shapes.
9-25 Applications Pocket Excel Pocket Excel works with Microsoft Excel on the host computer to provide easy access to copies of workbooks. You can create new workbooks on the mobile computer, or copy workbooks from the host computer to the mobile computer. Synchronize workbooks between the host computer and the mobile computer so you have up-to-date content in both locations.
® 9-26 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Tips for Working 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. Tap View - Full Screen.
9-27 Applications ® Messenger With the MSN Messenger instant messaging program on the mobile computer you can: • see who is online • send and receive instant messages • have instant message conversations with groups of contacts. To use MSN Messenger, you need a Microsoft Passport™ account or a Microsoft Exchange e-mail ®...
® 9-28 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Working with Contacts The MSN Messenger window is divided into Online and Not Online categories. From this view, while connected, you can chat, send e-mail, block the contact from chatting with you, or delete contacts from the list using the pop-up menu.
9-29 Applications Chatting with Contacts Tap a contact name to open a chat window. Enter the message in the text entry area at the bottom of the screen, or tap My Text to enter a preset message, and tap Send. To invite another contact to a multi-user chat, tap Tools - Invite and tap the contact you want to invite.
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® 9-30 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG To know if the contact you are chatting with is responding, look for the message under the text entry area. View full chat. View the status of the chat.
9-31 Applications Windows Media Player With Windows Media Player on the mobile computer you can play digital audio and video files that are stored on the mobile computer. To switch to Windows Media Player, tap Start - Windows Media. Indicates the progress of the current track.
® 9-32 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 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.
9-33 Applications 3. To open a book, tap its title in the Library list box. Tap to scroll through the Library list. Tap to select a sort order. Tap to open a book. Tap to specify the books you want to display in the list.
® 9-34 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG In addition to the text, each book page includes a page number and book title. Tap to select a navigation option. Drag to select text and then tap an option.
9-35 Applications • Highlights. When you highlight text, it appears with a colored background. • Notes. When you attach a note to text, you enter the text in a note pad that appears on top of the book page. A Note icon displays in the left margin. To show or hide the note, tap the icon.
® 9-36 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Pocket Internet Explorer With Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer, you can view Web or Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) pages in the following ways: • During synchronization with the host computer, download favorite links and mobile favorites stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder in Internet Explorer on the host computer.
9-37 Applications 5. To download the pages linked to the mobile favorite you just created, in Internet Explorer on the host computer, right-click the mobile favorite, then click Properties. On the Download tab, specify the number of links deep you want to download. To conserve mobile computer memory, only go one level deep.
® 9-38 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 2. In Pocket Internet Explorer on the mobile computer, tap the Favorites icon to display a list of favorites. 3. Tap AvantGo Channels. 4. Tap Activate. 5. Follow the directions on the screen. You must synchronize the mobile computer with the host computer, then tap My Channels to complete setup.
9-39 Applications To view mobile favorites and channels, tap the Favorites icon to display the list of favorites, then tap the page to view. Tap the favorite you want to view. Tap to add or delete a folder or favorite link. Figure 9-27.
® 9-40 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 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 background on the Today screen.
9-41 Applications View Pictures Using Pictures, you can view thumbnails of .jpg pictures stored in the My Pictures folder and select a picture that you want to see in full-screen view. 1. In Pictures, tap the thumbnail of the picture you want to view. 2.
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® 10-6 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Snap-on Modules • MSR snaps on to the mobile computer and adds magstripe read capabilities. • CAM snaps on to the mobile computer and is used to connect cables to the mobile computer.
10-7 Accessories Keypads The mobile computer has interchangeable modular keypads. The modular keypads can be changed in the field as necessary to support specialized applications. Do not remove the keypad while the mobile computer is on and do not operate the mobile computer with the keypad detached.
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® 10-8 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 3. Replace the keypad and re-attach using the two screws. Figure 10-2. Installing the Keypad 4. Perform a cold boot.
10-9 Accessories Multi Media Card (MMC) / Secure Device (SD) Card The MMC provides secondary non-volatile storage. The MMC is located under the keypad (see Figure 10-1). SD cards are inter-operable with MMC cards and can also be used in MC9000 mobile computers.
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® 10-10 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Do not apply more than 4 in-lbs of torque when tightening the keypad screws. 5. Replace the keypad and re-attach using the two screws (see Figure 10-2 on page...
10-11 Accessories Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle This section describes how to set up and use a single Single Slot Serial/USB cradle (Figure 10-4) with the mobile computer. For serial and USB communication setup procedures see Chapter 4, Communications. Indicator LED Bar Spare Battery Charging...
® 10-12 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG • Charges the mobile computer’s battery. • Charges a spare battery. Setup The cradle requires a dedicated port on the host. Select either serial or USB for communications. Do not connect the cradle to both serial and USB ports.
10-13 Accessories Battery Charging Indicators The the Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle can charge the mobile computer’s main battery and a spare battery simultaneously. The mobile computer’s amber charge LED, located in the Indicator LED Bar (see Figure 1-1 on page 1- 3), shows the status of the battery charging in the mobile computer.
® 10-14 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Four Slot Ethernet Cradle This section describes how to set up and use a Four Slot Ethernet cradle (Figure 10-6) with the mobile computer. For cradle communication setup procedures see...
10-15 Accessories The Four Slot Ethernet cradle has the following attributes: • Provides 12VDC power for operating the mobile computer. • Enables data communication between the mobile computer (up to four) and a host computer, over an Ethernet network (using a standard 10Base-T Ethernet cable). •...
® 10-16 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Battery Charging Indicators The mobile computer’s amber charge LED, located in the Indicator LED Bar (see Figure 1-1 on page 1- 3), shows the status of the battery charging in the mobile computer. See Table 1-1 on page 1-11 charging status indications.
10-17 Accessories Four Slot Charge Only Cradle This section describes how to set up and use a Four Slot Charge Only cradle (Figure 10-8) with the mobile computer. Power Port Figure 10-8. Four Slot Charge Only Cradle...
® 10-18 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG The Four Slot Charge Only cradle has the following attributes: • Provides 12VDC power for operating the mobile computer. • Simultaneously charges up to four batteries in the mobile computer.
10-19 Accessories Four Slot Spare Battery Charger This section describes how to set up and use the Four Slot Spare Battery Charger (Figure 10-4) to charge up to four MC9000-G spare batteries. Spare Battery Spare Battery Charging Well Spare Battery...
® 10-20 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Setup DC Cable AC Cord Power Supply Figure 10-11. Four Slot 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 Figure 10-11.
10-21 Accessories Table 10-2. Spare Battery LED Charging Indicators (Continued) Indication Slow Blinking Amber Spare battery is charging. Solid Amber Charging complete. Magnetic Stripe Reader This section describes how to set up and use the snap-on MSR with the mobile computer. The MSR snaps on to the bottom of the mobile computer and can be easily removed when not in use.
• Provides power for operating the mobile computer, with the appropriate power connection. • Allows the mobile computer to capture data from magnetic stripe cards. (To download MSR data capture software, visit: http://devzone.symbol.com.) • Provides serial connection through the serial pass-through port for communication with a serial device, such as a host computer.
10-23 Accessories To remove, squeeze the latch grips and pull the MSR from the mobile computer. Remove the MSR from the bottom of the mobile computer before using a cradle for charging and communication. Setup Into Cigarette Lighter AC Power Vehicle Power Supply Supply...
® 10-24 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Battery Charging Indicators To charge the mobile computer’s battery through the MSR, connect the power supply to the MSR (see Figure 10-14 on page 10-23), then attach the MSR to the mobile computer. The mobile computer begins charging automatically.
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10-25 Accessories 4. Swipe the magnetic stripe card through the MSR, ensuring the magnetic stripe on the card faces the mobile computer. The card may be swiped in either direction, from left to right or from right to left. For best results, gently press down on the card while swiping to ensure contact with the bottom of the reader.
® 10-26 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Cable Adapter Module This section describes how to set up and use the snap-on CAM with the mobile computer. The CAM snaps on to the bottom of the mobile computer and can be easily removed when not in use.
10-27 Accessories Attaching and Removing To attach, snap the CAM onto the bottom of the mobile computer. Latch Grip (one on each side) Figure 10-18. Attaching the CAM To remove, squeeze the latch grips and pull the CAM from the mobile computer. Remove the CAM from the bottom of the mobile computer before using a cradle for charging and communication.
® 10-28 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Setup Into Cigarette Lighter Vehicle Power AC Power Supply Supply Figure 10-19. CAM Power Connection Serial Port To Device Serial/ USB Port Figure 10-20. CAM Serial Connection...
10-29 Accessories Battery Charging Indicators To charge the mobile computer’s battery through the CAM, connect the power supply to the CAM (see Figure 10-19 on page 10-28), then attach the CAM to the mobile computer. The mobile computer begins charging automatically. Batteries must be charged within the 32°...
® 10-30 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 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 charger or it can be used with the four station UBC2000 to provide charging to simultaneously charge up to four spare batteries.
10-31 Accessories Setup DC Cable AC Line Cord Power Supply Figure 10-22. UBC Adapter Power Connection Battery Charging Indicators To charge a spare battery using the UBC adapter, connect the power supply to the UBC (see Figure 10-22 on page 10-31), then insert the spare battery.
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® 10-32 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG The battery usually charges in three hours. POWER READY or STANDBY or FAULT (Green) (Flashing Yellow) (Solid Yellow) CHARGING (Solid Yellow) Figure 10-23. UBC Adapter LEDs Table 10-3. UBC Adapter Charge LED Status Indications...
• MC9000-G Series or MC9000-G RFID mobile computer • Cable Adapter Module (CAM), Symbol p/n ADP9000-100 (see Cable Adapter Module on page 10-26) • Serial Adapter Cable (for communication via cradle), Symbol p/n 25-63856-01 • Microsoft ActiveSync • Setup of host computer and mobile computer.
® 10-34 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Setup Connecting to the Mobile Computer Male 15-pin connector Phone port Line In port Phone cord Phone cord Figure 10-25. Modem Module Connection - Mobile Computer Do not connect the modem's 15-pin connector into a VGA port of a host computer.
10-35 Accessories Connecting to the Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle Adapter cable Male 15-pin connector Phone port Line In port Phone cord Figure 10-26. Modem Module Connection - Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle Do not connect the modem's 15-pin connector into a VGA port of a host computer.
® 10-36 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Modem LED Indicators Indication Modem is not properly connected to the mobile computer; modem is not receiving power. Green Modem is connected to the mobile computer and is receiving power.
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10-37 Accessories 4. Enter a name for the connection. In the Select a modem: drop-down menu, select Hayes Compatible on COM1, then tap Next. Figure 10-28. New Connection Window 5. Enter the access phone number in the My Connection window and tap Next. Figure 10-29.
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® 10-38 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 6. If necessary, enter the user name, password and domain. Figure 10-30. My Connection Window - User Information Settings 7. Tap Advanced... to edit the Extra dial-string modem commands: text box to set country parameters to operate the modem with other country telephone networks.
10-39 Accessories Connecting the Modem To start the connection: 1. Tap Start - Settings - Connections tab - Connections. 2. In the Connections window, tap Manage existing connections. Figure 10-32. My Connections Window 3. Tap and hold the connection name, then select Connect from the menu that appears. The modem attempts to connect.
® 10-40 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Modem Country Setup Edit the Extra dial-string modem commands: text box in the mobile computer to set country parameters. The syntax used is: +GCI=<country_code>. Supported Countries Table 10-4. Supported Countries...
10-41 Accessories AT Commands The AT Command Set allows you to custom-configure the modem. Only experienced users having difficulty with default settings should use this feature. Changing the Initialization String To enter AT commands: 1. Tap Start - Settings - Connections tab - Connections icon. 2.
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® 10-42 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 4. On the Modem tab, select the radio button of the item to edit and tap Edit..Figure 10-35. New Connection Window 5. Tap Next until the User Information Settings window appears.
10-43 Accessories 7. Enter AT commands in the Extra dial-string modem commands: text box. See Basic AT Command Syntax on page 10-43. Figure 10-37. Advanced Window - Extra Dial-String Modem Commands 8. Tap ok to exit the Advanced window. 9. Tap Finish. Basic AT Command Syntax A command line is made up of three elements: •...
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® 10-44 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG • <command> is either a single character, or the “&” character followed by a single character per V.250; or the “%” character followed by a single character, the “*” character followed by a single character, or the “^”...
The tables that follow summarize the AT commands, result codes, and S-Registers for the MDM 3000. <string> represents a letter, number, or symbol to be entered. <value> represents a number to be entered. Possible values are listed below the command.
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® 10-46 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table 10-5. AT Command Table (Continued) Country Command Description Specific Speaker volume (Not used) Speaker control. M <value> Always off. On during call establishment. Off when receiving carrier. (default) Always on.
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10-47 Accessories Table 10-5. AT Command Table (Continued) Country Command Description Specific CCITT or Bell. B<value> Select CCITT operation at 300 or 1200 bauds. Selects Bell operation at 300 or 1200 bauds. &L Leased Line Operation. &L<value> Requests dial-up operation. Dial-up operation continues. Table 10-6.
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® 10-48 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table 10-6. S-Register Settings (Continued) Default Function Range De-fault Saved Units General Bit Mapped 138 (8Ah) Options Status Test Mode Bit Mapped Options Status Reserved Reserved V.24 Bit Mapped Options Status...
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Call Failure Indication 0-26 PSTN Transmit Attenuation Level 0-15 10** Fax Transmit Attenuation Level 0-15 10** Extended Result Codes Control S210 V.34 Symbol Rate 0-255 13 (0Dh) * Register value may be stored in on of two user ** Country-dependent...
® 10-50 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Wall 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.
10-51 Accessories Installing the Wall Mount Bracket To install the wall mount bracket for use with one or two single slot cradles or four slot chargers, place the smaller surface of the bracket against the wall or vertical support structure, and secure with four 1/4”...
® 10-52 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 2. Secure the slide to the bracket by inserting the two pan-head screws provided from below the bracket, up through the bracket’s screw holes and then through the slide’s pan-head screw holes.
10-53 Accessories 3. Secure a second slide to the remaining two screw holes on the bracket in the same manner. Pan-head screw holes Insert screws from below Figure 10-42. Attaching Two Shelf Slides Four Slot Cradle To attach the shelf slide to the wall mount bracket for use with a four slot cradle: 1.
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® 10-54 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG For one single slot cradle/four slot charger, center it on the bracket. Slide grooves on bottom of cradle/charger over bracket slide Figure 10-43. Attaching Two Shelf Slides For two single slot cradle/four slot chargers, slide one onto the left-hand slide, and one onto the right- hand slide.
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Software Installation on Development PC Contents Introduction............... 11-3 Required System Configurations .
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• Symbol Mobility Developer Kit (SMDK) for .NET • Device Configuration Package (DCP) for MC9000w. The SMDK for C is a development tool used to create native C and C++ applications for all Symbol mobile computers running the Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs operating system.
11-1. Table 11-1. SMDK for C Contents and Locations Components Directory Location API Help file and Readme \Program Files\Symbol Mobility Developer Kit v1.1 for eVC4\ file Sample applications for \Program Files\Symbol Mobility Developer Kit v1.1 for eVC4\Samples\evc\ quick-start development Header files with API...
Start Menu \Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs Readme WEB Updates The SMDK for C, SMDK for .NET and DCP for MC9000w are available from the Symbol Developers Zone web site, http:// devzone.symbol.com Installing Other Development Software Developing applications for the mobile computer may require installing other development software such as application development environments on the development PC.
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Configuring the Mobile Computer Contents Introduction............... 12-3 Starting Terminal Configuration Manager .
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® 12-2 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Flash Storage ..............12-28 FFS Partitions .
Using standard windows drag and drop operations, files can be added and deleted from the script window. The DCP for MC9000w includes scripts used by Symbol Technologies to build the standard factory installed Platform and Application partitions provided on the mobile computer. The standard Platform partition contains drivers while the Application partition contains demo applications and optional components.
Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Starting Terminal Configuration Manager Click the Windows start menu TCM icon (Symbol Device Configuration Packages, MC9000w v1.0) to start TCM. The TCM window appears displaying two child windows: Script1 and File Explorer. The Script1 window contains a newly created script and the File Explorer window contains a file explorer view used for selecting files to be placed in the script.
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12-5 Configuring the Mobile Computer The following table lists the components of the TCM window. Table 12-1. TCM Components Icon Component Function Script Window Displays the files to be used in the creation of the partition(s). File Explorer Window Used to select the files to be added to the script. Create button Create a new script file.
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® 12-6 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table 12-1. TCM Components (Continued) Icon Component Function List button View the current script items as a list. Details button View the current script items with more details.
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12-7 Configuring the Mobile Computer Table 12-1. TCM Components (Continued) Icon Component Function Tile button Arrange the sub-windows in a tiled orientation. Build and Send Build the current script into a set of hex images and send the hex images to the mobile computer. Preferences button View/change the global TCM options.
® 12-8 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Defining Script Properties Before a script is created, the script properties must be defined. This defines the type of mobile computer, flash type, number of disks being created and the memory configuration of each disk partition.
On start-up, TCM displays the TCM window with the Script1 window and File Explorer window pointing to the following directory: \Program Files\Symbol Device Configuration Packages\MC9000w\v0.1\TCMScripts\ The Script1 window directory pane displays two partitions: Platform and Application. Depending on the type of flash chip, the number of partitions may change. Files can be added to each of the partitions.
MC9000w). If an existing script is opened and changes are made, saving the changes overwrites the original script. To use an original or Symbol supplied standard script as a base and save the changes in a new script, use the Save As function to save the script using a different file name.
12-11 Configuring the Mobile Computer Building the Image Once the script is created, the hex image defined by the script can be built. As part of the build, TCM performs a check on the script which verifies that all files referenced in the script exist.
® 12-12 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG If one of the partitions being built is the ESSID, 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.
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12-13 Configuring the Mobile Computer The mobile computer must be inserted in the cradle or attached to the CAM, both with their appropriate power supplies connected to a power source, for the mobile computer to reset into IPL. 3. When the Initial Program Loader menu appears, release scan button/trigger and Power button.
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® 12-14 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 4. Choose Auto Select or use the up and down scroll buttons to select the partition to download, then press Enter. Table 12-2. IPL Menu Partitions Partition Name...
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12-15 Configuring the Mobile Computer Table 12-2. IPL Menu Partitions (Continued) Partition Name Description Partition Table Contains the partition information for all other partitions. Note: The partition table should never need changing unless the sizes of the platform and application images are changed within TCM. If this is done, then the new partition table should be loaded first, followed by both platform and application in any order.
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® 12-16 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 5. IPL displays the Select Transport menu which lists the available methods of downloading the file. Select Transport Wireless S24 XX Serial Previous Figure 12-8. Select Transport Menu If the mobile computer does not have a radio, then the WirelessS24XX selection is not available on the Transport menu.
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12-17 Configuring the Mobile Computer 7. If you selected the Serial transport method, the Baud Rate Menu appears. Baud Rate Menu 115200 57600 38400 19200 9600 Previous Figure 12-9. Baud Rate Menu 8. Use the up and down scroll buttons to select the appropriate baud rate, then press Enter. 9.
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® 12-18 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG For wireless downloads, the ESSID partition must be loaded with the correct ESSID. 10. Use the up and down scroll buttons to select DHCP, then press Enter. 11. The Download File? menu appears.
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12-19 Configuring the Mobile Computer 12. Use the up and down scroll buttons to select Show Parms to verify the file to download. Press Enter to display the Parameters screen. Download: "Partition Name" via "Device Parameters" Press Enter to Continue Figure 12-12.
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® 12-20 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 14. Use the up and down scroll buttons to select Download. Press Enter. The Downloading screen appears. Downloading: Partition Name Device Parameters Device Status Figure 12-13. Downloading Screen Before the download starts, if Serial was selected in the Select Transport menu, Waiting for Data appears in the Device Status field.
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12-21 Configuring the Mobile Computer 16. For Serial port connections, click the Serial tab and select the Image Files To Load, Comm Port and Baud Rate from their respective drop-down lists. For Wireless connections, click the Ethernet tab. A list of available devices and their IP addresses appear.
® 12-22 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG TCM Error Messages TCM validates the cells in the partition table when the Execute button is clicked. Cells highlighted in red contain an error. Partition loading is disabled until all errors are corrected.
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12-23 Configuring the Mobile Computer Table 12-3. TCM Error Messages (Continued) Error Description/Solution One of the disk sizes is one sector In Script Properties window, one of the disks is too small (one sector in size). This may in size cause problem while building images, especially when cushion is enabled.
® 12-24 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG IPL Error Detection While receiving data, IPL performs many checks on the data to ensure that the data is received correctly. If an error is detected, IPL immediately aborts the download, and reports the error on an error screen.
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Insufficient data available to A Symbol HEX file download was attempted but the complete record HEX file is invalid. Ensure the file is in Symbol HEX file format. Invalid Symbol HEX file A Symbol HEX file download was attempted but the HEX file is invalid.
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Non-contiguous record found A Symbol HEX file download was attempted but the HEX file is invalid. Ensure the file is in Symbol HEX file format. Timed Out - No data IPL was waiting for data from the source device but timed out before receiving any.
12-27 Configuring the Mobile Computer Creating a Splash Screen The source bitmap files used to create the default splash screens for the mobile computer are supplied with the DCP for MC9000w. These files can be modified using any of the standard windows image editors, allowing customization for particular customers.
The two FFS partitions appear as two separate folders in the Windows CE file system and are as follows: • Platform: The Platform FFS partition contains Symbol-supplied programs and Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs). This FFS is configured to include DLLs that control system operation. Since these drivers are required for basic mobile computer operation, only experienced users should modify the content of this partition.
12-29 Configuring the Mobile Computer RegMerge.dll RegMerge.dll is a built-in driver that allows registry edits to be made to the Windows CE Registry. Regmerge.dll runs very early in the boot process and looks for registry files (.reg files) in certain Flash File System folders during a cold boot.
OS image may be downloaded to the mobile computer using files provided by Symbol. The current OS partition on the mobile computer is included as part of the TCM installation package. Any upgrades must be obtained from Symbol. This partition is mandatory for the mobile computer.
12-31 Configuring the Mobile Computer 8 bits per pixel only applies to splash screen images. Once Windows CE is running, the color density is 16 bits per pixel. • IPL: This program interfaces with the host computer and allows downloading via cradle or serial cable any or all of the partitions listed above, as well as updated versions of IPL.
® 12-32 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG a replacement operation. Typically, the operating system is not running when partitions are update, so IPL can perform partition updates. 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 development computer to the mobile computer.
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13-3 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Introduction This chapter includes instructions on cleaning and storing the mobile computer, and provides troubleshooting solutions for potential problems during mobile computer operating. Maintaining the Mobile Computer For trouble-free service, observe the following tips when using the mobile computer: •...
® 13-4 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Troubleshooting Mobile Computer Table 13-1. Troubleshooting the Mobile Computer Problem Cause Solution MC9000-G Series/MC9000-G RFID Mobile computer does not turn Lithium-ion battery not Charge or replace the lithium-ion battery in the mobile charged.
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13-5 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Table 13-1. Troubleshooting the Mobile Computer (Continued) Problem Cause Solution Mobile computer turns itself off. Mobile computer is inactive. The mobile computer turns off after a period of inactivity. If the mobile computer is running on battery power, this period can be set from 1 to 5 minutes, in one-minute intervals.
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Verify that the unit is loaded with a scanning accept scan input. loaded. application. See the System Administrator. Unreadable bar code. Ensure the symbol is not defaced. Distance between exit Ensure mobile computer is within proper scanning window and bar code is range.
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13-7 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Table 13-1. Troubleshooting the Mobile Computer (Continued) Problem Cause Solution The mobile computer cannot read Tag is damaged. Try another tag. RFID tags. Tag is not programmed. Program tag. Tag type is not supported by Try an appropriate tag type. reader.
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® 13-8 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table 13-1. Troubleshooting the Mobile Computer (Continued) Problem Cause Solution The mobile computer cannot Try another tag. Tag is damaged. erase RFID tags. Try an appropriate tag type.
The Bluetooth radio is powered on for Using the SetDeviceState() API (refer to the memory contents. a long time. This mode requires SMDK Help File for Symbol mobile computers), battery power and should be powered set the Bluetooth to D4 power state. off whenever not needed.
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RequestPowerNotifications() API (see the One of the devices may be out of Symbol SMDK Help file). After an application range. receives a resume notification it should close previously open Bluetooth sessions and reopen them.This reestablishes the piconet lost during the suspend.
13-11 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Four Slot Charge Only Cradle Table 13-3. Troubleshooting the Four Slot Charge Only Cradle Problem Cause Solution Mobile computer charge Cradle is not receiving power. Ensure the power supply is securely connected and indicator LED does not light. receiving power.
® 13-12 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Four Slot Ethernet Cradle Table 13-4. Troubleshooting the Four Slot Ethernet Cradle Symptom Cause Solution Attempt by the mobile computer Mobile computer removed from Wait one minute and reinsert the mobile computer in to ActiveSync failed.
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13-13 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Table 13-4. Troubleshooting the Four Slot Ethernet Cradle (Continued) Symptom Cause Solution All Communication Status LEDs The unit could not configure Connect the unit to an Ethernet network with a are flashing red. itself, or it has lost the lease on correctly functioning DHCP server.
® 13-14 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Four Slot Spare Battery Charger Table 13-5. Troubleshooting The Four Slot Spare Battery Charger Symptom Possible Cause Action Batteries not charging. Battery was removed from the Ensure MSR is receiving power. Ensure mobile computer is charger or charger was unplugged attached correctly.
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13-15 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Table 13-6. Troubleshooting the Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle (Continued) Symptom Possible Cause Action Spare battery is not Battery not fully seated in charging Remove and re-insert the spare battery into the cradle, charging. slot. ensuring it is firmly seated. Battery inserted incorrectly.
® 13-16 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Cable Adapter Module Table 13-7. Troubleshooting The Cable Adapter Module Symptom Possible Cause Action Mobile computer Mobile computer was removed Ensure CAM is receiving power. Ensure mobile computer battery is not charging.
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13-17 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Table 13-8. Troubleshooting the Magnetic Stripe Reader (Continued) Symptom Possible Cause Action Mobile computer Mobile computer was removed Ensure MSR is receiving power. Ensure mobile computer is battery is not charging. from MSR or MSR was unplugged attached correctly.
® 13-18 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Modem Module Table 13-9. Troubleshooting the Modem Module Symptom Possible Cause Action Mobile computer is The modem cable is not fully Connect the modem cable securely to both the modem and not communicating connected.
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The following error message The modem may be required to be powered before opening appears: the port for dial-out. Tap Start - Settings - System - Symbol Settings - Settings - External5VoltPower and select Trouble Connecting: There is no ActiveOn.
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Block Recognizer Introduction Using the Block Recognizer, you can write characters directly on the mobile computer screen with the stylus. These characters are translated into typed text. Use Block Recognizer 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 characters in lowercase.
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® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG The following chart illustrates some of the characters you can write (the dot on each character is the starting point for writing). Figure A-2. Character Chart For specific instructions on using Block Recognizer, with Block Recognizer open, tap the question mark next to the writing area.
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Application folder (Start - Programs - File Explorer - Application folder). The demo program files reside in the Application partition on the mobile computer. If this partition was not loaded to the device, it can be obtained from the Symbol Web site and loaded using TCM (see Chapter12, Configuring the Mobile Computer for instructions on using TCM).
® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG If the demo program is already on the mobile computer, tap Start - 9000 Demo. If the demo program was downloaded into the Application directory on the mobile computer, navigate to the directory using File Explorer and tap the Blt file.
Demo Program SelfTest SelfTest tests the functionality of the features on the mobile computer. 1. To access the Self Test application, tap the Self Test icon on the Test Applications window. The Self Test window appears. Figure B-3. Self Test Window 2.
® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Notify Notify tests the functionality of the green decode LED, function, shift and control key LEDs (keypad dependent), communication LED (where applicable), and beeper of the mobile computer. 1. To access the Notify application, tap the Notify icon on the Test Applications window. The Notify Example window appears.
Demo Program Keyboard Keyboard displays the values of a key on the keypad. 1. To access the Keyboard application, tap the Keyboard icon on the Test Applications window. The KeyCheck Example window appears. Figure B-6. KeyCheck Example Window 2. Press a key on the mobile computer’s keypad. 3.
® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Display Display is a test of the shades and colors displayed in the touch panel when the mobile computer is in use. On mobile computers with a monochrome display, black, white and shades of gray appear. On mobile computers with a color display, colors appear.
Demo Program Memory Memory displays memory usage and allocation on the mobile computer. 1. To access the Memory application, tap the Memory icon on the Test Applications window. The MemTest Example window appears. Figure B-8. MemTest Example Window 2. Tap Alloc to allocate memory. 3.
® B-10 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG MSR 9000 The MSR 9000 application is designed to work with the snap-on MSR. This sample application illustrates how an application should handle MSR inputs. 1. Attach the MSR 9000 to the mobile computer (see...
B-11 Demo Program 4. Tap OK to swipe another card. 5. Tap X to close the application. MSR Cameo The MSR 9000 Cameo application is designed to work with the snap-on MSR. The application is identical to the MSR 9000, however it uses a different driver to support a different type of MSR. This sample application illustrates how an application should handle MSR inputs.
® B-12 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 3. Swipe a magnetic stripe card. The content on the card displays in the window. Figure B-12. MSR Cameo Data Window 4. Tap OK to swipe another card.
B-13 Demo Program Scan The Visual C/C++ sample scanning application enables the mobile computer’s scanner, allows the user to change scan parameters, and displays scanned data. To access the Scan demo, tap the Scan icon on the Series 9000 Demo window. The ScanSamp2 Example window appears. Figure B-14.
• beeper frequency (tone) • LED-on time (length of time LED remains on upon decode) • Code ID (AIM, Symbol) • Wav File (sound of decode beep). • Codes selects the code types the mobile computer is able to decode, and sets the options for each code type.
B-15 Demo Program Sounds To access the Sounds demo, tap the Sounds icon on the Series 9000 Demo window for a sample audio application. The toolbar on the bottom of the window allows the user to open, play, record and save sample .wav files.
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® B-16 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table B-1. ImageViewer Toolbar Tap an arrow and drag stylus on image to accomplish the following: • Up Arrow expands image from bottom to top or pans up (based upon re-scale or pan mode).
B-17 Demo Program Table B-1. ImageViewer Toolbar (Continued) Tap to open About ImageViewer. Tap to Exit ImageViewer. Ctl Panel To 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.
® B-18 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG About Tap About on the Control Panel to view the version of the Control Panel. Figure B-19. About Window System Versions Tap System Versions to view version information for the applications on the mobile computer.
B-19 Demo Program On the System Versions window: • Platform indicates the operating system running on the mobile computer (Pocket PC). • OS Version specifies the version of the operating system. • OEM Name is the OEM name of the mobile computer. •...
® B-20 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Toggle Persist to Yes to retain these changes made after a cold boot. Figure B-22. Persist Not all options support Permanent Persistence. Battery Tap Battery on the Control Panel to view the mobile computer’s battery status.
B-21 Demo Program Power Settings Select Power Settings on the Control Panel to specify the settings to use for the mobile computer’s devices. Figure B-24. Power Settings Window Tap each device listed to select the appropriate settings, where applicable. Scroll through the device values to select the appropriate value.
® B-22 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Bluetooth Settings Select Bluetooth Settings on the Control Panel to view version information for the mobile computer’s Bluetooth radio. Figure B-25. Bluetooth Window Date and Time Tap Date and Time on the Control Panel to change the date and time. The Date and Time window appears.
B-23 Demo Program To change the time, tap the Time: field and up the up and down arrows to change the value. To change the date, tap the down arrow in the Date: field. A calendar box appears. Select the month and then select the day.
® B-24 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Printer Settings Select Printer Settings on the Control Panel to specify the settings to use for printing. Figure B-29. Printer Settings Window Tap each item listed to select the appropriate settings, where applicable. Scroll through the device...
B-25 Demo Program Communication Settings Select Comm Settings on the Control Panel to specify the settings to use when communicating with other devices. Figure B-30. Communication Settings Window Tap Port to select the appropriate communication settings to be used by ActiveSync. Scroll through the communication settings to select the appropriate value.
® B-26 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Display Settings Select Display Settings on the Control Panel to adjust display backlight features. Figure B-31. Display Settings Window • Tap Intensity to toggle the backlight intensity between low, medium, high and super. As you change the value, the display provides a sample of each intensity level.
B-27 Demo Program Audio Settings Select Audio Settings on the Control Panel to specify the beeper volume and view the version numbers for the Audio and Notify APIs. Figure B-32. Audio Settings Window • Tap Beeper Volume to toggle the beeper volume between low (0), medium (1), high (2) and very high (3).
® B-28 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Scanner Settings Select Scanner Settings on the Control Panel to specify scanner-related parameters. Figure B-33. Scanner Settings Window • Selected Scanner displays the value of the selected scanner.
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B-29 Demo Program • Pointer Timer is not supported. • Image Capture Timeout is not supported. • Image Compress Timeout is not supported. • Linear Sec sets the number of times a bar code is re-read to confirm an accurate decode. Tap to toggle between Short, Redun (two times redundancy based on redundancy flags and code length);...
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• Max Image Rect. • Tap Scanner Version to view the version numbers for the API, MDD, PDD, decoder and hardware. Refer to the SMDK Help File for Symbol Mobile Computers in the SMDK for C for details on the available parameter options.
B-31 Demo Program Symbol Security Tap Symbol Security on the Control Panel to view the security values of the mobile computer’s features. Figure B-34. Symbol Security Window...
® B-32 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Imager ImagerSample applications provided for the device can vary. The ImagerSample application (in mobile computers with an integrated imager) provides the user with the ability to capture and display image files. To launch the Imager demo, tap the Imager icon on the Series 9000 Demo window.
B-33 Demo Program Table B-2. ImagerSample Window Options (Continued) Option Description Options Aim (see on page B-35). Lamp (see Lamp on page B-35). Focus Near (see Focus Near on page B-35). Help About (see About on page B-36). Display Window This area contains the video image, or a recently captured image.
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® B-34 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Save As Save the currently loaded image file in bitmap file format. To save an acquired image: 1. Tap ImagerSample - File - Save As. The Save Image file window appears.
B-35 Demo Program Exit Tap File - Exit to exit the ImagerSample application. Options Use the Options menu to set the Aim, Lamp and Focus Near selections. Tap Options - Aim (laser aim) to create a targeting pattern when aiming the exit window. Figure B-37.
® B-36 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG About Tap Help - About. The About window appears. Figure B-38. ImagerSample - About Window The About window provides software and hardware version information for the ImagerSample application on the mobile computer.
B-37 Demo Program About Select the About icon on the Series 9000 Demo window to view information about the demo program. Figure B-39. About OTL Window...
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RFID Demo Program Contents Introduction............C-3 RFID.
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® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Mode Menu ..............C-13 Inventory .
RFID Demo Program Introduction In the MC9000-G RFID mobile computers, the 9000 Demo program includes the additional RFID sample application. The RFID sample application is used to read/write/program RFID Gen2, Class 0 and Class 1tags. If the demo program is not already running on the mobile computer, it can be launched from the Application folder (Start - Programs - File Explorer - Application folder).
Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG RFID The RFID sample application in MC9000-G RFID mobile computers with RFID technology provides the ability to perform a set of typical operations on Gen2, Class 0 and Class 1 RFID tags. Gen2, Class 0 and Class 1 tags can be read, programmed, erased, locked and killed. Each tag contains the EPC number (64 or 96 bits), CRC and Kill Code.
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RFID Demo Program Table C-1. Main Tags Window Icons / Menus Icon Description Launches the Locate Tag window (see Locate Tag on page C-15). Launches the Program Tag window (see Program Tag on page C-16). Clears the tag list (see Clearing the Display on page C-7).
® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Reading Tags When the mobile computer trigger is pressed, the mobile computer interrogates all of the tags within the radio frequency (RF) field of view. For each new tag found, the mobile computer beeps once and displays a tag icon in the main RFID Tag window.
RFID Demo Program 4. The data contained in the tag, along with a count of how many times the selected tag was read, displays in the Tags window. Selected tag Number of bits (64 or 96) in selected tag Selected tag data: ID Indicates the number of 300833B2DDD9014035050000 times the selected tag was...
® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Saving Tag Data A list of read tags can be saved on the mobile computer. The application saves the tag list to the "\My Documents" folder and names the file RFIDTaglist.csv.
RFID Demo Program File Menu Tap the File menu on the Main Tags window to view version information about RFID, log information, reboot, adjust settings, or exit the application. About Tap File - About to view the application version number, the RFID DLL version number, the RFID reader module firmware version number, date code, and serial and port information.
® C-10 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Tap File - Log to display the Log menu. Figure C-5. RFID - Log Menu From the Log menu, tap: • Clear Log to clear logged data. • Log On to turn on the log feature. When this feature is turned on, the display splits into two sections: upper and lower.
C-11 RFID Demo Program Settings The Settings window is used to set the number of iterations to read tags, set the class type(s) to read (Gen2, Class 0 and/or Class 1), and set and test read/write power. Tap File - Settings to display the Settings window.
® C-12 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG • In the Attenuation area: • Set the read strength by moving the Read attenuation slide bar to a value in a range between 0 (full read power) and 255 (low read power/off).
C-13 RFID Demo Program Table C-2. Gen2 Operational Settings Setting Parameter Description Selection Specifies the expected selected flag setting in the target tag population. Ignore SL Ignore the selected flag. SL not set Select tags without the selected flag set. SL set Select tags with the selected flag set.
® C-14 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Inventory Tap Mode - Inventory to start reading tags using the Inventory method. Using this method, the application performs as if the trigger is pulled. Tag read attempts continue until the Inventory menu...
C-15 RFID Demo Program Locate Tag This option is used to find a specific tag. 1. Tap in the main Tags window or tap Mode - Locate Tag. 64 bits Tag ID 96 bits (Hex string) Figure C-8. RFID - Locate Tag Window 2.
® C-16 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Program Tag This option can be used to program Gen2, Class 0 and Class 1 RFID tags. Gen2, Class 0 and Class 1 tags can be read, programmed, erased, locked and killed. Each tag contains 88 or 120 bits, which includes the EPC number (64 or 96 bits), CRC, and Kill Code.
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C-17 RFID Demo Program 4. Set the write strength by moving the Write Att: (attenuation) slide bar to a value in a range between 0 (full write power) and 255 (low write power/off). 5. A password is required to lock a tag and/or kill a tag. Remember the lock/kill password.
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Mobile Computer Table D-1. Environmental Parameters Operating Temperature MC9000-G Series/MC9000-G RFID (color and monochrome units) -4° F to 122° F (-20° C to +50° C) Note: Batteries must be charged within the 32° to 104° F (0° to +40° C) ambient temperature range.
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® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table D-2. Technical Hardware Specifications Dimensions MC9000-G Series 9.2 in. L x 3.6 in. W x 7.6 in. H (233.7 mm L x 91.4 mm W x 193 mm H) MC9000-G RFID 10.75 in.
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• 28-key • 43-key • 3270 Emulator • 5250 Emulator • VT Emulator. MC9000-G RFID Antenna/Tag: Antenna polarity Horizontal polarit. Antenna gain 6 dbi Antenna input power 1 Watt max Antenna output power 4 Watts max Frequency 902 - 928 MHz...
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® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table D-2. Technical Hardware Specifications (Continued) 1-D Decode Capability 1-D Laser Scan Engine: Code 39 Code 128 Code 93 Codabar Code 11 Discrete 2 of 5 Interleaved 2 of 5...
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RSS Expanded RSS Limited RSS-14 Data Matrix Maxi Code US Postnet* US Planet UK 4-state Australian 4-state Canadian 4-state Japanese 4-state Dutch Kix *To be supported at a later date. Go to http://software.symbol.com/ for a list of the latest supported symbologies.
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Bluetooth (WPAN) ** WPAN Connectivity IEEE 802.15: Bluetooth Class 2 Encryption support Max data rate: 1 Mbps Antenna Internal * 802.11b (WLAN) - standard internal antenna in MC9000-G RFID mobile computers. ** Bluetooth (WPAN) - not supported in MC9000-G RFID mobile computers.
Specifications Modem Module Table D-3. Environmental Parameters and Technical Hardware Specifications Asynchronous character format Up to 10 bits, including data, start, stop, and parity bits Asynchronous data rates Transmission rate fallback through 300 bps Chipset Conexant SCM Compatible public switched network RJ11 jacks Dialing capability...
® D-10 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Mobile Computer Pin-Outs Figure D-1. Pin Locations Table D-4. MC9000-G Pin-Outs PIN Number Signal Name Function USB_GND USB_D_PLUS RS232C RS232C RS232C RS232C RS232C Ground, 2.5A max. RS232C CRADLE_DET...
D-11 Specifications Accessory CAM and MSR Pin-Outs Figure D-2. CAM and MSR Serial Connector Table D-5. CAM and MSR Serial Connector Pin-outs Signal USB_5V_DET USB_D_MINUS USB_D_PLUS PWR_EXT_OUT CRADLE_DET*...
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Keypad Maps Introduction This appendix contains the keypad maps for the keypad configurations. Each key is listed in the table with its value, depending on the state of the keypad. Keypads The mobile computer has five interchangeable modular keypads: • 28-key •...
® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 28-Key Keypad Configuration The 28-key configuration contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and a function key. Table E-1 for key functions and Table E-2 for the keypad mappings. The mapping functions include: •...
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Keypad Maps Table E-1. 28-Key Functions Local Function Key Sequence Display Backlight On/Off <Func><#> Keypad Backlight On/Off <Func><0> Contrast + (monochrome) <Func><1> Brightness + (color) Contrast - (monochrome) <Func><4> Brightness - (color) Volume + <Func><3> Volume - <Func><6> For registry information about Enter/Return and Green/Red dot keys, and API information about F6/F7 keys, see the keypad’s description table in Chapter2, Operating.
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® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table E-2. 28-Key Mapping VK_F14 (0x7d, 125d) Green Dot Key * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values.
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Keypad Maps Table E-2. 28-Key Mapping (Continued) VK_F15 (0x7d, 126d) Red Dot * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values.
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® MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table E-2. 28-Key Mapping (Continued) * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values.
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Keypad Maps Table E-2. 28-Key Mapping (Continued) 160+65 160+66 160+67 * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values.
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® E-10 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table E-2. 28-Key Mapping (Continued) DE F 160+68 160+69 160+70 * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values.
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E-11 Keypad Maps Table E-2. 28-Key Mapping (Continued) 160+71 160+72 160+73 * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values.
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® E-12 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table E-2. 28-Key Mapping (Continued) J K L 160+74 160+75 160+76 160+187 43 * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values.
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E-13 Keypad Maps Table E-2. 28-Key Mapping (Continued) 160+77 160+78 160+79 * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values.
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® E-14 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table E-2. 28-Key Mapping (Continued) P Q R S 160+80 160+81 160+82 160+83 160+107 43 * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values.
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E-15 Keypad Maps Table E-2. 28-Key Mapping (Continued) 160+84 160+85 160+86 160+189 45 * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values.
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® E-16 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table E-2. 28-Key Mapping (Continued) W X Y Z 160+87 160+88 160+89 160+90 160+191 47 * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values.
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E-17 Keypad Maps Table E-2. 28-Key Mapping (Continued) 160+106 42 * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values.
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® E-18 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table E-2. 28-Key Mapping (Continued) Space * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values.
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E-19 Keypad Maps Table E-2. 28-Key Mapping (Continued) 160+51 * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values.
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® E-20 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table E-2. 28-Key Mapping (Continued) Space SPACE * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values.
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E-21 Keypad Maps Table E-2. 28-Key Mapping (Continued) BKSP BKSP * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values.
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® E-22 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table E-2. 28-Key Mapping (Continued) * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values.
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E-23 Keypad Maps Table E-2. 28-Key Mapping (Continued) Down * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values.
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® E-24 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table E-2. 28-Key Mapping (Continued) Right * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values.
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E-25 Keypad Maps Table E-2. 28-Key Mapping (Continued) Left * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values.
® E-26 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 43-Key Keypad Configuration The 43-key configuration contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and a function key. Table E-3 for key functions and Table E-4 for the keypad mappings. The mapping functions include: •...
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E-27 Keypad Maps Table E-3. 43-Key Keypad Functions Local Function Key Sequence Display Backlight On/Off Keypad Backlight On/Off Contrast + (monochrome) <Func><F1> Brightness + (color) Contrast - (monochrome) <Func><F5> Brightness - (color) Volume + <Func><F4> Volume - <Func><F8> For registry information about Enter/Return and Green/Red dot keys, and API information about F6/F7 keys, see the keypad’s description table in Chapter2, Operating.
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® E-28 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table E-4. 43-Key Keypad Mapping Default (Numlock) Alpha Shift-Alpha Shift-Func VK Code ASCII Value State State State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) VK_F14 (0x7d, 125d) Green Dot VK_F15...
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E-29 Keypad Maps Table E-4. 43-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Default (Numlock) Alpha Shift-Alpha Shift-Func VK Code ASCII Value State State State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+87 160+87 160+82 160+82 160+83 160+83 160+84 160+84 * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values.
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® E-30 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table E-4. 43-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Default (Numlock) Alpha Shift-Alpha Shift-Func VK Code ASCII Value State State State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+79 160+79 160+80 160+80 160+81...
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E-31 Keypad Maps Table E-4. 43-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Default (Numlock) Alpha Shift-Alpha Shift-Func VK Code ASCII Value State State State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+65 160+66 160+66 160+67 160+67 * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values. ** See Table 2-2 on page 2-10 for more information about F6/F7 keys.
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® E-32 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table E-4. 43-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Default (Numlock) Alpha Shift-Alpha Shift-Func VK Code ASCII Value State State State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+68 160+69 160+70 Cannot be remapped. Dedicated to controlling volume level.**...
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E-33 Keypad Maps Table E-4. 43-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Default (Numlock) Alpha Shift-Alpha Shift-Func VK Code ASCII Value State State State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+71 Cannot be remapped. Dedicated to controlling volume level.** 160+71 160+72 160+72 160+73 160+107 160+74 160+109 * See...
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® E-34 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table E-4. 43-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Default (Numlock) Alpha Shift-Alpha Shift-Func VK Code ASCII Value State State State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+75 160+106 160+76 160+191 160+77...
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E-35 Keypad Maps Table E-4. 43-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Default (Numlock) Alpha Shift-Alpha Shift-Func VK Code ASCII Value State State State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) Space Space Space 160+32 BKSP BKSP BKSP 160+8 0xbb,187d 160+187 DOWN * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values.
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® E-36 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table E-4. 43-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Default (Numlock) Alpha Shift-Alpha Shift-Func VK Code ASCII Value State State State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) Right Left 160+88 160+88 160+90...
E-37 Keypad Maps 53-Key Keypad Configuration The 53-key configuration contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and function keys. See Table E-5 for key functions and Table E-6 for the keypad mappings. The mapping functions include: • 53-key functions •...
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® E-38 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table E-5. 53-Key Keypad Functions Local Function Key Sequence Keypad Backlight On/Off <Func><X> Contrast + (monochrome) <Func><D> Brightness + (color) Contrast - (monochrome) <Func><I> Brightness - (color) Volume + <Func><H>...
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E-39 Keypad Maps Table E-6. 53-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Shift-Func Default Shift VK Code ASCII Value State State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+49 1160+12 160+50 160+113 160+51 160+114 160+52 160+115 160+53 160+116 * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values.
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® E-40 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table E-6. 53-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Shift-Func Default Shift VK Code ASCII Value State State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+54 Cannot be remapped.Dedicated to controlling volume level.** 160+117 &...
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E-41 Keypad Maps Table E-6. 53-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Shift-Func Default Shift VK Code ASCII Value State State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) DOWN Right Left ENTER * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values. ** See Table 2-2 on page 2-10 for more information about F6/F7 keys.
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® E-42 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table E-6. 53-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Shift-Func Default Shift VK Code ASCII Value State State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+65 < 160+188 > 160+190 160+67 ‘ “...
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E-43 Keypad Maps Table E-6. 53-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Shift-Func Default Shift VK Code ASCII Value State State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+70 160+221 160+71 160+220 160+72 160+73 * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values. ** See Table 2-2 on page 2-10 for more information about F6/F7 keys.
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® E-44 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table E-6. 53-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Shift-Func Default Shift VK Code ASCII Value State State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+74 ‘ 160+192 160+75 160+75 160+76 160+191 160+77...
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E-45 Keypad Maps Table E-6. 53-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Shift-Func Default Shift VK Code ASCII Value State State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+79 160+79 160+80 160+80 160+81 160+81 160+82 160+186 160+83 160+187 160+84 160+109 * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values.
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® E-46 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table E-6. 53-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Shift-Func Default Shift VK Code ASCII Value State State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+106 160+86 160+191 160+87 160+187 160+88 160+89 160+89...
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E-47 Keypad Maps Table E-6. 53-Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Shift-Func Default Shift VK Code ASCII Value State State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) * See Table 2-7 on page 2-29 for special function key values. ** See Table 2-2 on page 2-10 for more information about F6/F7 keys.
® E-48 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 3270 Emulator Configuration The 3270 emulator configuration contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and a function key. The 3270 emulator configuration uses the 53-key mapping when not in the emulator mode (see Table E-6 for descriptions for the 53-key mappings.) The emulator mapping functions include:...
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E-49 Keypad Maps Table E-7. 3270 Key Functions Local Function Key Sequence Program Information <Func><Ctrl><P> Diagnostics <Func><Ctrl><D> Keyclicks On/Off <Func><Ctrl><K> Quiet Mode On/Off <Func><Ctrl><Q> Mobile Computer Configuration <Func><Ctrl><C> Host Profiles <Func><Ctrl><R> Message Recall <Func><Ctrl><M> Free Cursor Mode <Func><Ctrl><F> Close Session <Func><Ctrl><T>...
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® E-50 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table E-8. 3270 Emulator Keys 3270 Key Key Sequence Attention <Ctrl><G> Backspace <BKSP> Back Tab <Ctrl><J> Clear <Esc> Clear EOF <Ctrl><K> Delete <Func><BKSP> <Ctrl><D> Enter <Enter> Erase Input <Ctrl><E>...
® E-56 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 5250 Emulator Configuration The 5250 emulator configuration contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and a function key. The 5250 emulator configuration uses the 53-key mapping when not in the emulator mode (see Table E-6 for descriptions for the 53-key mappings).
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E-57 Keypad Maps Table E-10. 5250 Key Functions Local Function Key Sequence Program Information <Func><Ctrl><P> Diagnostics <Func><Ctrl><D> Keyclicks On/Off <Func><Ctrl><K> Quiet Mode On/Off <Func><Ctrl><Q> Mobile Computer Configuration <Func><Ctrl><C> Host Profiles <Func><Ctrl><R> Message Recall <Func><Ctrl><M> Free Cursor Mode <Func><Ctrl><F> Close Session <Func><Ctrl><T>...
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® E-58 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table E-11. 5250 Emulator Keys 5250 Key Key Sequence Attention <Ctrl><G> Backspace <BKSP> Back Tab <Func><Space> Clear <Func><Ctrl><Shift><1> Delete <Func><BKSP> <Ctrl><D> Enter <Ent> Erase Input <Ctrl><E> Field Exit <Field Exit>...
® E-64 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG VT Emulator Configuration The VT emulator configuration contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and a function key. The VT emulator configuration uses the 53-key mapping when not in the emulator mode (see Table E-6 for descriptions for the 53-key mappings).
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E-65 Keypad Maps Table E-13. VT Key Functions VT Function Key Sequence Program Information <Func><Ctrl><P> Diagnostics <Func><Ctrl><D> Keyclicks On/Off <Func><Ctrl><K> Quiet Mode <Func><Ctrl><Q> Mobile Computer Configuration <Func><Ctrl><C> Host Profiles <Func><Ctrl><R> Close Session <Func><Ctrl><T> Previous Session <Func><Ctrl><Shift><1> Next Session <Func><Ctrl><Shift><3> Caps Lock <Func><Shift>...
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® E-66 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table E-14. VT-100 Emulator Keys VT-100 Key Key Sequence Return <Return> Backspace <BKSP> <Func><*> Up Arrow <Up Arrow> Left Arrow <Left Arrow> <Esc> <BKSP> <Ctrl><J> Hard Mobile Computer Reset <Func><Ctrl><H>...
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E-67 Keypad Maps Table E-15. VT-220 Emulator Keys VT-220 Key Key Sequence Return <Return> Backspace <BKSP> <Func><*> Up Arrow <Up Arrow> Left Arrow <Left Arrow> Hard Mobile Computer Reset <Func><Ctrl><H> Find <Func><Ctrl><Left> Insert Here <Func><Space> Prev Screen <Func><Ctrl><Shift><4> <Func><1> <Func><2> <Func><3>...
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® E-68 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Table E-15. VT-220 Emulator Keys (Continued) VT-220 Key Key Sequence <Shift><8> <Shift><9> <Shift><0> Enter <Return> Backspace(Delete) <Ctrl><BKSP> Backtab <Func><.> Down Arrow <Down Arrow> Right Arrow <Right Arrow> Soft Mobile Computer Reset <Func><Ctrl><S>...
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Glossary 802.11/802.11b A radio protocol that may be used by the Symbol Spectrum24 radio card. Symbol radio cards that use the 802.11 protocol also have an ESS_ID. ACK/NAK ACK/NAK is the default software handshaking.
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MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG Access Point Access Point (AP) refers to Symbol’s Spectrum24 Ethernet Access Point. It is a piece of communications equipment that manages communications between the host computer system and one or more wireless mobile computers. An AP connects to a wired Ethernet LAN and acts as a bridge between the Ethernet wired network and IEEE 802.11...
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Bar Width Thickness of a bar measured from the edge closest to the symbol start character to the trailing edge of the same bar. Baud Rate A measure of the data flow or number of signaling events occurring per second. When one bit is the standard "event,"...
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® GL-4 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG BIOS Basic Input Output System. A collection of ROM-based code with a standard API used to interface with standard PC hardware. Binary digit. One bit is the basic unit of binary information.
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Those characters available for encoding in a particular bar code symbology. Check Digit A digit used to verify a correct symbol decode. The scanner inserts the decoded data into an arithmetic formula and checks that the resulting number matches the encoded check digit.
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Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG 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.
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Domain Name The Control Panel allows you to set a Domain Name for the DNS Server, if used (e.g., symbol.com). It is set on the Network tab of the Control Panel. Disk Operating System. This is basic software that allows you to load and use software applications on your computer.
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® GL-8 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG The Electronic Product Code is an electronically coded tag that is intended as an improvement on the UPC bar code system. The EPC is a 64- or 96-bit tag which contains a number called the Global Trade Identification Number (GTIN).
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GL-9 Glossary Frequency Hopping The use of a random sequence of frequency channels to achieve spread spectrum compliance. Stations that use frequency hopping change their communications frequency at regular intervals. A hopping sequence determines the pattern at which frequencies are changed. Messages take place within a hop.
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® GL-10 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG IEC (825) Class 1 This is the lowest power IEC laser classification. Conformity is ensured through a software restriction of 120 seconds of laser operation within any 1000 second window and an automatic laser shutdown if the scanner's oscillating mirror fails.
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GL-11 Glossary Input/Output Ports I/O ports are primarily dedicated to passing information into or out of the mobile computer’s memory. Series 9000 mobile computers include Serial and USB ports. (Internet Protocol) The IP part of the TCP/IP communications protocol. IP implements the network layer (layer 3) of the protocol, which contains a network address and is used to route a message to a different network or subnetwork.
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Mobile Computer In this text, mobile computer refers to the Symbol Series 9000 wireless portable computer. It can be set up to run as a stand-alone device, or it can be set up to communicate with a network, using wireless radio technology.
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Tolerances are specified as positive and negative deviations from this value. Nominal Size Standard size for a bar code symbol. Most UPC/EAN codes are used over a range of magnifications (e.g., from 0.80 to 2.00 of nominal). Null Modem Cable An RS-232 cable used to connect two personal computers together in close proximity for file transfer.
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Measurement of the contrast (brightness difference) between the bars and spaces of a symbol. 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.
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An electronic device used to scan bar code symbols and produce a digitized pattern that corresponds to the bars and spaces of the symbol. Its three main components are: 1. Light source (laser or photoelectric cell) - illuminates a bar code.
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Software Development Kit Self-Checking Code A symbology that uses a checking algorithm to detect encoding errors within the characters of a bar code symbol. Shared Key Shared Key authentication is an algorithm where both the AP and the MU share an authentication key.
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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.
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A “terminal emulation” emulates a character-based mainframe session on a remote non-mainframe mobile computer, including all display features, commands and function keys. The MC9000-G Series and MC9000-G RFID supports Terminal Emulations in 3270, 5250 and VT220. TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) A version of the TCP/IP FTP (File Transfer Protocol) protocol that has no directory or password capability.
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Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) See LAN. Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) See WAN. WNMP (Wireless Network Management Protocol) This is Symbol’s proprietary MAC layer protocol used for inter access point communication and other MAC layer communication. ® ® WNMS (was renamed to AirBEAM...
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Index Numerics accessories ....... .1-6 accessory keyboard .....1-6 1-D bar codes .
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® IN-2 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG installation ..... .10-22 AirBEAM configuration magnetic stripe reading ... .10-24 Misc(1) tab .
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Ethernet/USB ....1-6, 10-5 symbol security ....B-31 serial .
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IN-5 Index encryption ......4-23, 5-5, 5-36 four slot charge only cradle ....10-17 open system .
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® IN-6 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG infrastructure ......5-7, 5-20 28-key .
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IN-7 Index mobile computer owner information ......3-17 cold boot ......12-29 owner notes .
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........2-63 Symbol splash window ....1-15 resume .
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..... 2-35 Symbol settings ....3-9, 3-55 status icons .
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MC9000-G Series (non-RFID) ... . 13-4 Symbol settings ......3-9, 3-55 modem module .
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IN-11 Index wireless LAN ......4-22 wireless network security, LEAP ....5-32 WLAN adapter .
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® IN-12 MC9000-G with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG...
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Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza Holtsville, New York 11742-1300 http://www.symbol.com 72E-65703-10 Revision A - March 2006...