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Page 3 ® MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows CE .NET Product Reference Guide 72E-65262-05 Revision A June 2005...
Page 4 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.
Page 5: Revision History
Revision History Changes to the previous manual are listed below: Change Date Description -01 to -02 1/15/04 Updated Operating system to Win CE 4.2. Added new screens and menus, Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. Updated Chapter 6, to include Mobile Companion upgrade from version 3.9.1 to version 3.9.2.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Symbol Windows CE SDK and SMDK ........
Page 8 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Main Battery Removal ......... . 1-10 Battery Charging .
Page 9 Contents Properties ..........2-39 Entering Information .
Page 10 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Background Tab ......... . . 3-20 Appearance Tab .
Page 11 Contents Date and Time ..........3-52 Printer Settings.
Page 12 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Chapter 5. Applications Introduction............5-3 ScanSamp2 .
Page 13 Contents Editing a Profile ......... . . 6-26 Creating a New Profile .
Page 14 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Spare Battery Insertion and Removal....... 7-26 Spare Battery Charging .
Page 15 Symbol Windows CE SMDK ........
Page 16 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Chapter 11. Mobile Computer Configuration Introduction............11-3 Starting Terminal Configuration Manager .
Page 17 Contents Battery Tab ..........12-13 Status Tab.
Page 18 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Appendix B. Keypad Maps Introduction............B-3 Keypads.
Page 19: Chapter Contents
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Page 21: About This Guide
About This Guide Introduction The MC9000-K/S Product Reference Guide provides information about the MC9000-K and MC9000-S mobile computers using the Embedded Windows® CE .NET operating system and its accessories. The MC9000-K and MC9000-S includes the following variations: ® • MC9000-K: Windows CE operating system performs 1-dimensional bar code scanning with batch communication;...
Page 22: Chapter Descriptions
MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Chapter Descriptions Topics covered in this guide are as follows: • Chapter 1, Getting Started describes the mobile computer’s physical characteristics, explains how to install and charge the batteries, explains how to replace the strap lanyard, and explains how to start the mobile computer for the first time.
Page 23: Notational Conventions
About This Guide Notational Conventions The following conventions are used in this document: • “Mobile computer” refers to any Symbol terminal. • “User” refers to anyone using an application on the terminal. • Italics are used to highlight the following: •...
Page 24: Related Documents And Software
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Page 25: Symbol Support Center
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Page 30 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Spare Battery Charging............. . .1-13 Stylus .
Page 31: Chapter 1. Getting Started
Getting Started Introduction This chapter describes the mobile computer’s physical characteristics, how to install and charge the batteries, replace the strap lanyard, remove and replace the stylus and start the mobile computer for the first time. Microphone Touch Screen Indicator LED Bar Power Scan...
Page 32 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Exit Window Exit Window Headphone Jack (optional) Headphone Jack (optional) Scan Button Primary Battery Release MC9000-S MC9000-K Figure 1-2. MC9000-K and MC9000-S: Side View...
Page 33 Getting Started Color Camera (optional) Color Camera (optional) Hand Strap Stylus Primary Battery Release MC9000-K MC9000-S Figure 1-3. MC9000-K and MC9000-S: Back View...
Page 34: Unpacking
• Stylus, in the hand strap pocket • Regulatory Guide • Quick Start Guide (poster). Inspect the equipment for damage. If any equipment is missing or damaged, contact the Symbol Technologies Support Center immediately. See page xxiii for contact information.
Page 35: Accessories
• Stylus, performs pen functions. • Device Configuration Package for .NET (SMDK for .NET), available at: http://www.symbol.com/mc9000-k http://www.symbol.com/mc9000-s • Symbol Windows CE SMDK for Series 9000, available at: http://www.symbol.com/mc9000-k http://www.symbol.com/mc9000-s • Holsters, to hold the mobile computer when not in use.
Page 36: Symbol Windows Ce Sdk And Smdk
® The Symbol Windows CE SDK for Series 9000 allows users to develop Windows CE applications for Series 9000 mobile computers. This SDK contains libraries and other Symbol value-add software not ® ® available in the standard Microsoft Windows CE Platform SDK.
Page 37: Main Battery Insertion And Removal
Getting Started Main Battery Insertion and Removal Insert the main battery into the mobile computer before use. If the main battery is charged the mobile computer can be used immediately. If the main battery is not charged see Battery Charging on page 1-11.
Page 38: Main Battery Removal
1-10 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Main Battery Removal 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.
Page 39: Battery Charging
1-11 Getting Started Primary Battery Release Secondary Battery Release Bottom View Top View Figure 1-6. MC9000-S: Main Battery Removal Battery Charging Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery Charging The mobile computer’s cradles, snap-ons and spare battery chargers can be used to charge the mobile computer’s main battery.
Page 40 1-12 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide The following accessories can be used to charge batteries. • Cradles: The mobile computer slips into the cradles for charging the battery in the mobile computer (and spare batteries, where applicable). For detailed cradle setup and charging procedures see: •...
Page 41: Mobile Computer Charging Procedures
The mobile computer main and backup batteries can be charged using a cradle, the CAM or the MSR. The CAM and the MSR also require a charging cable and a Symbol approved power supply. 1. Connect the charging accessory to the appropriate power source, see...
Page 42: Stylus
1-14 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide The battery usually fully charges in less than four hours. A Short Battery Adapter is required to charge the MC9000-S spare battery in either the Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle or the Four Slot Spare Battery Charger, see...
Page 43: Hand Strap
1-15 Getting Started Hand Strap The hand strap may be moved to either the left or right side of the mobile computer to suit user preferences. To reposition the MC9000-K hand strap: 1. Disengage the upper portion of the hand strap by disconnecting the button from the loop connector.
Page 44 1-16 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide To remove the MC9000-S hand strap: 1. Disengage the upper portion of the hand strap by sliding it through the clip connector. 2. Unscrew the two screws on either side of the mobile computer.
Page 45: Starting The Mobile Computer
When the mobile computer is powered on for the first time, it initializes its flash file system. The Symbol splash screen appears for a short period of time, followed by the calibration screen. These screens also appear when a cold boot is performed.
Page 46: Calibration Screen
1-18 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Calibration Screen Use calibrate screen to align the touch screen: 1. Remove the stylus from the handle. 2. Carefully press and briefly hold the tip of stylus on the center of the calibration screen target.
Page 47: Mobile Computer Configuration
1-19 Getting Started Mobile Computer Configuration The following chapters provide the mobile computer configuration information: • To customize the mobile computer settings, see Chapter 3, Settings. • To set up ActiveSync to synchronize the mobile computer and accessories with the host computer, see Chapter 4, Communications.
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Page 49 Operating the MC9000-K/S Chapter Contents Introduction............... . .2-3 Keypads .
Page 50 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Taskbar ................2-34 Start Button .
Page 51: Introduction
Operating the MC9000-K/S Introduction This chapter provides basic instructions for using and navigating the mobile computer. Keypads The mobile computer has five interchangeable modular keypad configurations: • 28-key keypad, see page 2-4 • 38-key keypad (numeric/function), see page 2-8 • 38-key keypad (alpha/shifted numeric), see page 2-12 •...
Page 52: 28-Key Keypad
MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 28-Key Keypad The 28-key keypad is used on both the MC9000-K, see Figure 2-1 and the MC9000-S, see Figure 2-2. It 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.
Page 53 Operating the MC9000-K/S CTRL SPACE ALPHA BKSP SHIFT PQRS WXYZ Figure 2-2. MC9000-S: 28-Key Keypad...
Page 54 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table 2-1. MC9000-K and MC9000-S: 28-Key Keypad Descriptions Description Power (red) Powers the mobile computer on and off. Used to reset the mobile computer, see Resetting the Mobile Computer on page 2-46.
Page 55 Operating the MC9000-K/S Table 2-1. MC9000-K and MC9000-S: 28-Key Keypad Descriptions (Continued) Description Function (blue) Press and release the blue function key to activate the keypad alternate functions (shown on the keypad in blue). The keypad LED lights and the...
Page 56: 38-Key Numeric/Function Keypad
MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 38-Key Numeric/Function Keypad The 38-key numeric/function keypad is available only on the MC9000-S, see Figure 2-3. It 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.
Page 57 Operating the MC9000-K/S Table 2-2. MC9000-K: 38-Key Numeric/Function Keypad Descriptions Description Power (red) Powers the mobile computer on and off. Used to reset the mobile computer, see Resetting the Mobile Computer on page 2-46. Green/Red Dot Unassigned application function key. See Appendix B, Keypad Maps for mapping details.
Page 58 2-10 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table 2-2. MC9000-K: 38-Key Numeric/Function Keypad Descriptions (Continued) Description Special Function/Alpha Programmable function (F1, F2, F3 . . . ) by default. Use with the orange key for alpha character value.
Page 59 2-11 Operating the MC9000-K/S Table 2-2. MC9000-K: 38-Key Numeric/Function Keypad Descriptions (Continued) Description Coma Produces a coma by default. Use with the orange key for alpha character value. Executes a selected item or function. For detailed keypad configurations including ASCII values and VK codes, see Appendix B, Keypad Maps.
Page 60: 38-Key Alpha/Shifted Numeric Keypad
2-12 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 38-Key Alpha/Shifted Numeric Keypad The 38-Key alpha/shifted numeric keypad is available only on the MC9000-S, see Figure 2-4. It 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 numeric key (orange) values.
Page 61 2-13 Operating the MC9000-K/S Table 2-3. MC9000-S: 38-Key Alpha/Shifted Numeric Keypad Descriptions Description Power (red) Powers the mobile computer on and off. Used to reset the mobile computer, see Resetting the Mobile Computer on page 2-46. Green/Red Dot Unassigned application function key. See Appendix B, Keypad Maps mapping details.
Page 62 2-14 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table 2-3. MC9000-S: 38-Key Alpha/Shifted Numeric Keypad Descriptions (Con- Description Blue (Function) Press and release the blue function key to activate the keypad alternate functions (shown on the keypad in blue). The keypad LED lights and the...
Page 63: 43-Key Keypad
2-15 Operating the MC9000-K/S 43-Key Keypad The 43-key keypad is available only on the MC9000-K, see Figure 2-5. It 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 keypad may not function exactly as described.
Page 64 2-16 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table 2-4. MC9000-K: 43-Key Descriptions Description Power (red) Powers the mobile computer on and off. Used to reset the mobile computer, see Resetting the Mobile Computer on page 2-46. Green/Red Dot Unassigned application function key.
Page 65 2-17 Operating the MC9000-K/S Table 2-4. MC9000-K: 43-Key Descriptions (Continued) Description Press and release the ALT key to activate the keypad ALT (alternate) functions. The icon appears on the taskbar. Press and release the ALT key again to return to the normal keypad functions.
Page 66: 53-Key Keypad
2-18 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 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 is available only on the MC9000-K. It contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and function keys.
Page 67 2-19 Operating the MC9000-K/S Table 2-5. MC9000-K: 53-Key Descriptions Description Power (red) Powers the mobile computer on and off. Used to reset the mobile computer, see Resetting the Mobile Computer on page 2-46. Green/Red Dot Unassigned application function key. See Appendix B, Keypad Maps mapping details.
Page 68 2-20 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table 2-5. MC9000-K: 53-Key Descriptions (Continued) Description Shift Press and release the SHIFT key to activate the keypad alternate SHIFT functions. The icon appears on the taskbar. Press and release the SHIFT key again to return to the normal keypad functions.
Page 69: Emulator
2-21 Operating the MC9000-K/S 3270 Emulator The 3270 emulator keypad is available only on the MC9000-K. It 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 keypad may not function exactly as described.
Page 70 2-22 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table 2-6. 3270 Emulator Descriptions Description Power (red) Powers the mobile computer on and off. Used to reset the mobile computer, see Resetting the Mobile Computer on page 2-46. Green/Red Dot Unassigned application function key.
Page 71 2-23 Operating the MC9000-K/S Table 2-6. 3270 Emulator Descriptions (Continued) Description Shift Press and release the SHIFT key to activate the keypad alternate SHIFT functions. The icon appears on the taskbar. Press and release the SHIFT key again to return to the normal keypad functions.
Page 72: 5250 Emulator
2-24 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 5250 Emulator The 5250 emulator keypad is available only on the MC9000-K. It 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.
Page 73 2-25 Operating the MC9000-K/S Table 2-7. 5250 Emulator Descriptions Description Power (red) Powers the mobile computer on and off. Used to reset the mobile computer, see Resetting the Mobile Computer on page 2-46. Green/Red Dot Unassigned application function key. See Appendix B, Keypad Maps mapping details.
Page 74 2-26 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table 2-7. 5250 Emulator Descriptions (Continued) Description Shift Press and release the SHIFT key to activate the keypad alternate SHIFT functions. The icon appears on the taskbar. Press and release the SHIFT key again to return to the normal keypad functions.
Page 75: Vt Emulator
2-27 Operating the MC9000-K/S VT Emulator The VT emulator keypad is available only on the MC9000-K. It 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 keypad may not function exactly as described.
Page 76 2-28 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table 2-8. VT Emulator Descriptions Description Power (red) Powers the mobile computer on and off. Used to reset the mobile computer, see Resetting the Mobile Computer on page 2-46. Green/Red Dot Unassigned application function key.
Page 77 2-29 Operating the MC9000-K/S Table 2-8. VT Emulator Descriptions (Continued) Description Shift Press and release the SHIFT key to activate the keypad alternate SHIFT functions. The icon appears on the taskbar. Press and release the SHIFT key again to return to the normal keypad functions.
Page 78: Keypad Special Functions
2-30 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 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.
Page 79: Power Button
2-31 Operating the MC9000-K/S Power Button Press the red Power button to turn the mobile computer screen on and off. The mobile computer is on when the display is on and the mobile computer is in suspend mode when the display is off. For more...
Page 80: Series 9000 Demo Window
2-32 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Series 9000 Demo Window On initial power up (or on a warm or cold boot) the Series 9000 Demo window appears. The Series 9000 Demo window icon functions are provided in Table 2-10.
Page 81 2-33 Operating the MC9000-K/S Table 2-10. Series 9000 Demo Window Functions (Continued) Icon Description Displays the control panel menu, see Control Panel on page 3-40. Starts the PC Link application, see PC Link on page 5-16. Provides access to the terminal emulators, see Terminal Emulators on page 2-51.
Page 82: Taskbar
2-34 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Taskbar The taskbar (at the bottom of the window) displays the Start button, active programs (in this case PC Link and Mobile Companion), battery status and the communication status. The default taskbar icons...
Page 83 2-35 Operating the MC9000-K/S Table 2-12. Taskbar Buttons Icon Description The Start button. Tap to display the Start menu. The Keyboard Input Panel, display button. Tap to display the Keyboard Input Panel. The Keyboard Input Panel hide button. Tap to hide the Keyboard Input Panel.
Page 84: Start Button
2-36 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Start Button Tap the Start button to launch the Start Menu or tap the Start button while in the ALT state and the Task Manager, Properties menu appears, see Task Manager and Properties on page 2-38.
Page 85: Taskbar Icons
2-37 Operating the MC9000-K/S Taskbar Icons The taskbar icons display the function status, indicate what programs are active and indicate the battery charge status. The taskbar icons are provided in Table 2-11 on page 2-34. Status Icons The status icons indicate the function key status. Icons indicate if the Function, Shift, CTRL or ALT functions are active.
Page 86: Task Manager And Properties
2-38 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Task Manager and Properties Use the Task Manager to stop applications and use the Properties functions to set display and clock options. Task Manager 1. Select Function - CTRL, (to activate the ALT state) and tap the Start button to display the Task Manager, Properties Selection menu.
Page 87: Properties
2-39 Operating the MC9000-K/S Properties 1. Select Function - CTRL, (to activate the ALT state) and tap the Start button to display the Task Manager, Properties window, see Figure 2-13 on page 2-38. 2. Tap Properties to display the Taskbar and Start Menu, General Tab.
Page 88 2-40 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Advanced Tab 1. Tap the Advanced tab to enter the Taskbar and Start Menu, Advanced Tab. 2. Tap the Clear button to delete all of the documents listed in the Start - Documents entry, Start Button on page 2-36.
Page 89: Entering Information
2-41 Operating the MC9000-K/S Entering Information To enter information: • Use the keypad. • Use the input panel (soft keyboard) to enter typed text. • Scan bar code data into data fields. ® ® • Use Microsoft ActiveSync to synchronize or copy information from the host computer to the mobile computer.
Page 90: Data Capture
2-42 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Data Capture The mobile computer has an integrated scanner used to collect data by scanning bar codes. Laser Scanning To scan bar codes with the mobile computer: 1. Ensure that the mobile computer is loaded with a scanning application. See...
Page 91: Scanning Considerations
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.
Page 92: Imaging
2-44 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Imaging The imager version of the mobile computer has the following features: • Omnidirectional reading of a variety of bar code symbologies, including the most popular linear, postal, PDF417 and 2-D matrix code types.
Page 93: Aiming The Imager
Figure 2-19. Laser Aiming Pattern Imager symbol scanning: 1. Center the symbol in any orientation within the aiming pattern. Ensure the entire symbol is within the rectangular area formed by the brackets in the aiming pattern. Linear bar code...
Page 94: Resetting The Mobile Computer
MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 2. The aiming pattern is smaller when the Imager is closer to the symbol and larger when it is farther from the symbol. Scan symbols with smaller bars or elements (mil size) closer to the unit and those with larger bars or elements (mil size) farther from the unit.
Page 95: Performing A Cold Boot
Continue holding the Power button and the unit cycles into a cold boot. The message Booting System appears in the top center of the screen. 4. As the mobile computer initializes its Flash File system, the Symbol splash window, Figure 1-6 on page 1-11 appears for about a minute.
Page 96: Waking The Mobile Computer
2-48 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Waking the Mobile Computer The wakeup conditions are configurable and the current factory default settings are subject to change/update. The mobile computer wakeup configuration is set in the registry file, registry file editing procedures...
Page 97: File System Directory Structure
2-49 Operating the MC9000-K/S File System Directory Structure The mobile computer directory structure displays all of the file folders, see Figure 2-22. The pre- installed folders are in flash file system memory and optional removable storage devices (MMC storage cards).
Page 98: Flash Storage
1. Place the executable in the Startup folder of the Application partition. 2. Place a .run file in the Startup folder of the Application partition. Refer to the SMDK Help File for Symbol Terminals included with the SMDK for more information on the Startup folder.
Page 99: Terminal Emulators
2-51 Operating the MC9000-K/S Terminal Emulators Use the Terminal Emulators icon to enter the Wavelink terminal emulator application. From the Series 9000 Demo window, double-tap the Terminal Emulators icon. The Terminal Emulator window appears. To exit, tap TelnetCE Options and tap ExitExit.
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Page 101 Settings Chapter Contents Introduction............... . 3-5 Windows Control Panel Menu .
Page 102 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Mouse................3-24 Network and Dial-up Connections .
Page 103 Settings Audio Settings ..............3-58 Scanner Settings .
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Page 105: Introduction
Settings Introduction This chapter provides basic instructions for customizing the mobile computer by adjusting settings. The system settings are accessed from the Windows CE Control Panel menu (see Table 3-1 on page 3-6), the Series 9000 Demo menu (see Table 3-4 on page 3-39) and the Control Panel menu (see Table 3-5 on page...
Page 106 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table 3-1. Windows Control Panel Menu Icons Icon Description Scan for, and setup Bluetooth compatible hardware, see Bluetooth Device Properties on page 3-8 for more information. View and modify digital certificates which are used by some applications for establishing trust for...
Page 107 Settings Table 3-1. Windows Control Panel Menu Icons (Continued) Icon Description Adjust double-click sensitivity for both the speed and timing. Connect to other computers, networks, and the Internet through a modem, see Certificates on page 3-15 for more information. Change owner's personal profiles, see Owner on page 3-26 for more information.
Page 108: Bluetooth Device Properties
MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Bluetooth Device Properties Use the Bluetooth Manager window to discover and create bonds with other Bluetooth devices. The mobile computer can receive information from discovered devices, without creating a bond. However, the exchange of information between the mobile computer and a bonded device occurs automatically when the Bluetooth radio is turned on.
Page 109 Settings 2. Scroll down the Power Settings window and double tap wlp1: Wireless LAN. 3. Double tap D4 in the S24 Power Selection window. This setting turns off the S24 radio. S24 Power Settings S24 Power Selection Figure 3-3. S24 Power Settings...
Page 110 3-10 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 4. Scroll up the Power Settings window and double tap com3: Bluetooth serial. 5. Double tap D0 in the Bluetooth Power Selection window. This turns on the Bluetooth radio. Power Settings Bluetooth Power Selection Figure 3-4.
Page 111: Starting Bluetooth
3-11 Settings Starting Bluetooth 1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel, and double-tap the Bluetooth Device Properties icon. Figure 3-5. Bluetooth Manager Window 2. Tap the Scan Device button to initiate a scan for Bluetooth hardware. The Bluetooth manager lists the Bluetooth devices that it finds, see Figure 3-6.
Page 112 3-12 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Figure 3-7. Bluetooth Error Window If the device to which the mobile computer is bonding 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.
Page 113 3-13 Settings 3. Double tap the device to connect to on the device list. The Bluetooth Manager Authentication window appears. Tap No to connect to the device without authentication, or tap Yes to authenticate the device before connecting. Figure 3-8. Bluetooth Manager Authentication Window 4.
Page 114 3-14 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 5. When prompted, the same PIN must be entered on the other device. When the PIN is entered correctly on the other device, the bonded icon appears on the device list.
Page 115: Certificates
3-15 Settings Certificates Certificates are used by some applications for establishing trust and for secure communications. Certificates are signed and issued by certificate authorities and are valid for a prescribed period of time. Windows CE manages multiple certificate stores. 1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel, and double-tap the Certificates icon. Figure 3-11.
Page 116: Date/Time
3-16 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Date/Time Use the Date/Time Properties window to change the date, time and time zone information. 1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel, and double-tap the Date/Time icon. Figure 3-12. Date/Time Properties Window 2.
Page 117: Device Management
3-17 Settings Device Management Use Device Management to keep track of software and hardware, inventory, and configure devices remotely. The device management client contains a download/install engine that allows users to receive software and notifications when there are new applications or Operating System (OS) updates. The device management system also allows the downloading and running of scripts to enable configuration and customized management.
Page 118: Dialing
3-18 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Dialing Use the Dialing Properties window to set dialing properties for modem communication and change telephony settings. 1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel, and double-tap the Dialing icon.
Page 119 3-19 Settings 7. To edit the dialing properties select the location from the Location: drop-down list, and tap Edit. The Edit Dialing Patterns window appears. 8. Use the codes listed in Table 3-3, edit the dialing patterns in the Edit Dialing Patterns window.
Page 120: Display
3-20 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Display Use the Display Properties window to change desktop background image and the display appearance. Background Tab To select the background image: 1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel, and double-tap the Display icon, tap the Background tab.
Page 121: Appearance Tab
3-21 Settings Appearance Tab To change the color scheme: 1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel, and double-tap the Display icon, tap the Appearance tab. Figure 3-18. Display Properties - Appearance Tab 2. From the Scheme: drop-down list, select a scheme. 3.
Page 122: Input Panel
3-22 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Input Panel Use the Input Panel Properties window to switch input methods and to set the input options. 1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel, and double-tap the Input Panel icon.
Page 123: Keyboard
3-23 Settings Keyboard Use the Keyboard Properties window to change the keyboard repeat rate and repeat delay. 1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel, and double-tap the Keyboard icon. Figure 3-21. Keyboard Properties - Repeat Tab 2. Tap the Enable character repeat check box. 3.
Page 124: Mouse
3-24 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Mouse Use the Mouse Properties window to adjust stylus double-tap timing. 1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel, and double-tap the Mouse icon. Figure 3-22. Mouse Properties Window 2. Double-tap the checkerboard grid at a comfortable speed.
Page 125: Network And Dial-Up Connections
3-25 Settings Network and Dial-up Connections Use the Connection window to set connections to other computers, networks, and the Internet. 1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel, and double-tap the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. Figure 3-23. Connection Window 2.
Page 126: Owner
3-26 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Owner Use the Owner Properties window to enter the owner information. The information can be displayed when the mobile computer is turned on. To enter information: Identification Tab 1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel, and double-tap the Owner icon.
Page 127: Notes Tab
3-27 Settings Notes Tab 1. Select the Notes tab and enter information in the Notes box to add more information. 2. Select the Display owner notes box to include this information on the startup display. Figure 3-25. Owner Properties Window - Notes Tab Network ID Tab To setup identification for remote networks, select the Network ID tab and enter the user name, password, and domain name used to log on to the remote network.
Page 128: Pc Connection
3-28 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide PC Connection Use the PC Connection Properties window to set the mobile computer communication baud rate (with the host computer). 1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel, and double-tap the PC Connection icon.
Page 129: Regional Settings
3-29 Settings Regional Settings Use the Regional Settings, to set the way the mobile computer displays dates, times, currency amounts, large numbers, and numbers with decimal fractions. The system of measurement can also be set to either metric or U.S. Region Tab The selectable input locales are listed in the Your local: drop-down list.
Page 130: Number Tab
3-30 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Number Tab 1. Select the Number tab. Figure 3-30. Regional Settings Properties - Number Tab 2. Select desired options. The available options are determined by the Your local: selection and by the User Interface Language selection (on the Region tab).
Page 131: Time Tab
3-31 Settings Time Tab 1. Select the Time tab. Figure 3-32. Regional Settings Properties - Time Tab 2. Select desired options. The available options are determined by the Your local: selection and by the User Interface Language selection (on the Region tab). Date Tab 1.
Page 132: Remove Programs
3-32 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Remove Programs Use the Remove Programs window to remove user installed programs from the mobile computer: 1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel, and double-tap the Remove Programs icon.
Page 133: Stylus
3-33 Settings Stylus Use the Stylus Properties window Double-Tap to adjust double-tap timing and use the Calibrate tab to recalibrate the touch screen. Double-Tap Tab 1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel, and double-tap the Stylus icon. Figure 3-35. Stylus Properties - Double-Tap Tab 2.
Page 134: Calibrate Tab
3-34 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Calibrate Tab 1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel, and double-tap the Stylus icon. Figure 3-36. Stylus Properties - Calibration Tab 2. Select the Calibration tab. 3. In the Calibration tab, tap Recalibrate.
Page 135: System
3-35 Settings System Use the System Properties window to view general system properties, change memory settings, input device name and view copyright information. General Tab The General tab view displays general system settings: 1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel, and double-tap the System icon. 2.
Page 136: Memory Tab
3-36 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Memory Tab Use the Memory tab to adjust the RAM allocation. 1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel, and double-tap the System icon. 2. Select the Memory tab. Figure 3-38. System - Memory Tab 3.
Page 137: Device Name Tab
3-37 Settings Device Name Tab Use the Device Name tab to customize the device name and description. 1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel, and double-tap the System icon. 2. Select the Device Name tab. Figure 3-39. System Properties - Device Name Tab 3.
Page 138: Copyrights Tab
3-38 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Copyrights Tab The Copyrights tab displays relevant copyright information. 1. Select Start - Settings - Control Panel, and double-tap the System icon. 2. Tap the Copyrights tab to view the copyrights statement.
Page 139: Series 9000 Demo Window
3-39 Settings Series 9000 Demo Window On mobile computer power up, the Series 9000 Demo window appears, this window is used to access the Series 9000 Demo window settings functions and the demo applications. Table 3-4 provides the settings functions icons and Table 3-4 on page 3-39 provides the demo application icons.
Page 140: Control Panel
3-40 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Control Panel Use the Control Panel to change settings for the mobile computer. From the Series 9000 Demo window, double-tap the Ctl Panel icon to display the Control Panel window.
Page 141 3-41 Settings Table 3-5. Control Panel Menu (Continued) Menu Item Description Scanner Settings Set scan parameters, see Scanner Settings on page 3-59.
Page 142: About Ctl Panel
3-42 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide About Ctl Panel Use the About Ctl Panel window to view the system’s control panel software version information. 1. Double-tap the Ctl Panel icon - double-tap About. The About window appears.
Page 143: System Version
3-43 Settings System Version Use the System Version window to view the system software versions. 1. Double-tap the Ctl Panel icon - double-tap System Versions. The System Versions window appears. Figure 3-44. System Version Window 2. Tap OK to return to the Control Panel window. Version data shown is example data only.
Page 144: Unique Unit Id
3-44 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Unique Unit ID Use the Unique Unit ID (UUID) window to view the unique unit ID version information. The UUID provides a way of uniquely identifying each unit. Some software packages require a UUID.
Page 145: Persist
3-45 Settings Persist The Persist setting is made in the Control Panel window, see Figure 3-42 on page 3-40. It is used in conjunction with a parameter settings to save the new setting(s) in a .reg file in the /Applications directory.
Page 146: Battery
3-46 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Battery Use the Battery window to view the battery status. 1. Double-tap the Ctl Panel icon - double-tap Battery. The Battery window appears. Figure 3-46. Battery Status Window Do not use the Backup voltage value.
Page 147: Power Settings
3-47 Settings Power Settings Use the Power Settings window to view and set the power setting parameters. Double-tap the Ctl Panel icon - double-tap Power Settings. The Power Settings window appears. Figure 3-47. Power Settings Window The device list as well as the he parameters settings is dependent on the mobile computer setup and configuration.
Page 148 3-48 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Use the power settings with caution. Some of the settings allow the user to turn off the display, or to disable the keypad/touch screen. If the unit is inadvertently disabled with the power settings, see...
Page 149 3-49 Settings Table 3-6. Example Power Setting Parameters Parameter Value Settings kbd1: Keyboard Power Key Wake Set the Wake on=Yes, off=No Timeout Wake Set the Wake on=Yes, off=No API Call Wake Set the Wake on=Yes, off=No When selected feature is on When selected feature is on standby When selected feature is off klt1:...
Page 150 3-50 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table 3-6. Example Power Setting Parameters Parameter Value Settings wlp1: Wireless LAN Power Key Wake Set the Wake on=Yes, off=No Timeout Wake Set the Wake on=Yes, off=No API Call Wake...
Page 151: Bluetooth Settings
3-51 Settings Bluetooth Settings Use the Bluetooth Settings window to display the bluetooth parameters. Mobile computers that do not have Bluetooth capability display UNKNOWN values. 1. Double-tap the Ctl Panel icon - double-tap Bluetooth Settings. The Bluetooth Settings window displays. Figure 3-48.
Page 152: Date And Time
3-52 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Date and Time Use the Date and Time window to set the date, time and time zone information for the mobile computer. 1. Double-tap the Ctl Panel icon - double-tap Date and Time. The Date and Time window appears.
Page 153: Printer Settings
3-53 Settings Printer Settings Use the Printer Settings window to select the printer information. 1. Double-tap the Ctl Panel icon - double-tap Printer Settings. The Printer Settings window appears. Figure 3-50. Printer Settings Window 2. To select a printer, tap the Selected Printer item in the Printer Settings column. 3.
Page 154 3-54 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 4. Double-tap Printer Parameters to enter the Printer Parameters window. Figure 3-51. Printer Parameters Window 5. Tap the Selected Printer item in the Printer Settings column. 6. Use the left and right arrows to select the communication and baud rate.
Page 155 • TldVersion. Figure 3-52. Printer Version Information Window 9. Tap OK to return to the Control Panel window. Developer support for adding additional Symbol printer drivers is provided in the SMDK, see Chapter 8, Software Installation for the SMDK installation.
Page 156: Comm Settings
3-56 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Comm Settings Use the Comm Settings window to select the communications settings. 1. Double-tap the Ctl Panel icon - double-tap Comm Settings. The Comm Settings window appears. Figure 3-53. Comm Settings Window 2.
Page 157: Display Settings
3-57 Settings Display Settings Use the Display Settings window to set the display parameters. 1. Double-tap the Ctl Panel icon - double-tap Display Settings. The Display Settings window appears. Figure 3-54. Display Settings Window 2. To set the Value for any item in the Display Settings column, use the up and down arrows to select the item.
Page 158: Audio Settings
3-58 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Audio Settings Use the Audio Settings window to set the audio parameters. 1. Double-tap the Ctl Panel icon - double-tap Audio Settings. The Audio Settings window appears. Figure 3-55. Audio Settings Window 2.
Page 159: Scanner Settings
3-59 Settings Scanner Settings Use the Scanner Settings window to set the scanner information. 1. Double-tap the Ctl Panel icon - double-tap Scanner Settings. The Scanner Settings window appears. Figure 3-56. Scan Settings Window 2. To change any item in the Scanner Settings column, use the up and down arrows to select the item.
Page 160: Reader Parameters
3-60 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Reader Parameters Use the Reader Parameters window to set the scanning read parameters. The reader parameter settings are dependent on the type of scanner used, either a laser scanner or an imager. See...
Page 161 3-61 Settings Table 3-8. Laser Scanner Reader Parameters Reader Parameters Laser Values Description Reader Type Laser Laser type scan engine is used. Aim Type Trigger, Timed hold, Trigger mode: On/off controlled by the trigger. Timed Release Trigger hold mode: Trigger can be released but it remains active for the specified period of time.
Page 162 3-62 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table 3-9. Imager Reader Parameters Reader Parameters Imager Values Description Reader Type Imager Imager type scan engine is used. Aim Type Trigger, Timed hold, Timed Trigger mode: On/off controlled by the trigger.
Page 163: Interface Parameters
Reader Parameter value options. Table 3-10. Interface Parameters Interface Parameter Values Interface Type Symbol SSI Power Settle Time 0-1000 in increments of 50 Power Off Settle Time 0-1000 in increments of 50 4. Tap OK to return to the Control Panel window.
Page 164 3-64 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 1. Double-tap the Ctl Panel icon - double-tap Scanner Settings - double-tap Scan Params. The Scan Parameters window appears. Figure 3-59. Scan Parameters Window 2. To change any item in the Scan Parameters column, use the up...
Page 165 3-65 Settings Table 3-11. Scan Parameters (Continued) Scan Parameters Values Start WAV File Figure 3-60 on page 3-66, Tap Decrement to move back on the WAV file listing and Increment to move forward on the WAV file listing. Tap OK to select the WAV file. Start Beep Time 0-5000 in increments of 100 Start Beep Freq...
Page 166: Wav File
3-66 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 4. Tap OK to return to the Control Panel window. WAV File Use the WAV File window to select a .wav file. Use the Increment and Decrement buttons to scroll through the wav file listing.
Page 167: Device Information
3-67 Settings Device Information Use the Device Information window to view the scanner information. 1. Double-tap the Ctl Panel icon - double-tap Scanner Settings - double-tap Scan Parameters. The Scan Parameters window appears. Figure 3-61. Device Information Parameters Window 2. To change any item in the Device Information column, use the up and down arrows to select the item.
Page 168: Scanner Version
3-68 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Scanner Version Use the Scanner Version window to view the scanner version information. 1. Double-tap the Ctl Panel icon - double-tap Scanner Settings - double-tap Scanner Version. The Scanner Version window appears.
Page 169 Communications Chapter Contents Introduction............... . . 4-3 Installing Communication Software.
Page 170 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Ethernet Setup ..............4-16 Installing MobileDox Cradle Manager .
Page 171: Chapter 4. Communications
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.
Page 172: Setting Up A Partnership
MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide ActiveSync software: • Allows the user to work with mobile computer-compatible host applications on the host computer. ActiveSync replicates data from the mobile computer so data can be viewed, entered and modified on the mobile computer with the host application.
Page 173 Communications To set up a partnership: 1. If the Get Connected window does not appear on the host computer, select Start - Programs - Microsoft ActiveSync - File - Get Connected. Figure 4-1. Get Connected Window 2. Connect the mobile computer to the host computer using the appropriate Serial connection (see Chapter 7, Accessories).
Page 174 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 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.
Page 175 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.
Page 176 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 9. Select Next. The New Partnership/Setup Complete window appears. Figure 4-6. Setup Complete Window 10. Select Finish. Figure 4-7. ActiveSync Connected Window...
Page 177: Communication Setup
To retain partnerships after a cold boot, capture partnership registry information in a .reg file and save it in the Flash File System, detailed information is provided in the SMDK Help File for Symbol Mobile Computers. Chapter 8, Software Installation for the SMDK installation.
Page 178: Serial Communications Setup
4-10 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Serial Communications Setup The serial communications setup can be used to set up to communicate with a Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle, MSR or a CAM. For serial communications using the Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle, connect only the serial cable, do not connect both the serial cable and the USB cable.
Page 179 4-11 Communications 5. Start ActiveSync if it is not running on the host computer. To start, select Start - Programs - Microsoft ActiveSync. Figure 4-9. ActiveSync - Not Connected 6. In the ActiveSync window, select File - Connection Settings and ensure the selections shown in Figure 4-10 are made.
Page 180 4-12 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 7. Tap OK to save any changes made. Every mobile computer should have a unique device name. Never try to synchronize more than one mobile computer to the same name.
Page 181: Usb Connection Setup
4-13 Communications USB Connection Setup 1. The USB communications setup can be used to set up to communicate with a Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle, MSR or a CAM. 2. On the mobile computer double-tap the Ctl Panel icon and double-tap Comm Settings to enter the Comm Settings, window.
Page 182 4-14 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 6. Start ActiveSync if it is not running on the host computer. To start, select Start - Programs - Microsoft ActiveSync. Figure 4-12. ActiveSync - Not Connected 7. In the ActiveSync window, select File - Connection Settings and ensure the selections...
Page 183: Using Activesync
4-15 Communications 8. Tap OK to save any changes made. Every mobile computer should have a unique device name. Never try to synchronize more than one mobile computer to the same name. 9. Connect the device to the host computer, see Figure 7-6 on page 7-12 to set up a Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle, or see...
Page 184: Ethernet Setup
• Restart cradles connected to the network via MobileDox Net • Update the firmware of MobileDox Net. 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.
Page 185: Installing Econnect
Ethernet Cradle. 1. To install the eConnect on the mobile computer, download the latest version of the software on to the host computer (from http://devzone.symbol.com). 2. On the mobile computer copy the eConnect .cab file to the /Application directory. Figure 4-14. Copy eConnect .cab File Window...
Page 186 4-18 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 3. Double-tap the eConnect .cab file, the eConnect install window appears. Double -tap OK. Figure 4-15. eConnect Install Window 4. Double-tap the Files icon, open the Windows directory and double-tap the control.lnk file the eConnect Icon window appears.
Page 187 4-19 Communications 5. Double-tap the eConnect icon, the eConnect Properties window appears. Figure 4-17. eConnect Icon Window 6. Tap the Establish TCP/IP Connection checkbox and select USB from the Serial Port Baud Rate drop down menu. Double-tap OK to enter the settings and complete the eConnect installation.
Page 188: Mobile Computer Configuration
4-20 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Mobile Computer Configuration Inserting the mobile computer into the cradle provides direct-connect RAS service. Configure each mobile computer for use with the cradle, just as any remote client would be configured to connect to an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Page 189 4-21 Communications Host Computer Configuration The host computer must be setup with the appropriate communication software and connection ® settings. This describes using Microsoft ActiveSync software on both the terminal and the host computer. To configure the host computer: 1. Download and install ActiveSync. See Installing ActiveSync on page 4-3.
Page 190: Dhcp Server Configuration
4-22 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide DHCP Server Configuration If you use a DHCP server to distribute IP addresses and other network parameters, setup the server as following: • IP address pool (1 or 5 IP address per cradle) •...
Page 191: Cradle Configuration
4-23 Communications Cradle Configuration The MobileDox Cradle Manager allows you to setup the Device IP Address and modify cradle settings. See Installing MobileDox Cradle Manager on page 4-16 for instructions to download and install the software. To connect the cradle, see Four Slot Ethernet Cradle on page 7-28.
Page 192 4-24 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Modifying Cradle Settings 1. Launch the MobileDox Cradle Manager on your host computer. 2. Select the name of the cradle you want to configure from the list. 3. Click Device - Modify Settings.
Page 193 4-25 Communications 5. Use the TPC/IP Settings tab to modify the DNS and WINS identification settings of the cradle. Field Description Use DHCP If checkbox is selected, necessary information will be retrieved from the DHCP server. If checkbox is not selected, static configuration will be used (information needs to be entered).
Page 194 4-26 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 6. Use the Port Settings tab to modify the USB port settings of the cradle. Field Description Port Name A text string used to describe the device attached to the port. Any 15-character string can be entered.
Page 195: Connecting To The Internet On A Wireless Network
4-27 Communications Connecting to the Internet on a Wireless Network The mobile computer can connect to the Internet across a wireless network. To set up a wireless connection: 1. Tap the Mobile Companion icon , on the taskbar. 2. Tap Find WLANs. The Mobile Companion window appears. Figure 4-24.
Page 196 4-28 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 8. Select the Authentication tab to configure server-based authentication through IEEE 802.1x or Kerberos. Select an option (None, Kerberos, LEAP, EAP-TLS, PEAP) from the Authentication drop-down list. Kerberos Authentication Credential Caching Settings (Kerberos Options) Figure 4-26.
Page 197 4-29 Communications Install / View Certificates EAP-TLS Authentication Figure 4-28. Mobile Companion - Authentication Tab (EAP-TLS) PEAP Authentication Install / View Certificates Figure 4-29. Mobile Companion - Authentication Tab (PEAP)
Page 198 4-30 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 9. Select the Encryption tab to set the adapter profile security level by configuring the encryption scheme and corresponding keys. Select an option (Open System, WEP, Keyguard- MCM, TKIP (WPA)) from the Encryption drop-down list. See Table 6-7 on page 6-14 Encryption option descriptions.
Page 199 4-31 Communications 12. In the IP Type drop-down menu, select either DHCP or Static. To select static IP, enter the required data in the fields that appear in the window. See the network administrator for this information. 13. Tap OK and Tap OK. 14.
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Page 201 Applications Chapter Contents Introduction............... . . 5-3 ScanSamp2.
Page 202 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide AudioSamp ............... .5-13 Images .
Page 203: Chapter 5. Applications
Two type of applications are provided. Example applications provide the application developer with sample applications that can be used to assist in application development. The source code is available for these applications in the Symbol Windows CE SMDK for Series 9000. The remaining applications are supplied to provide additional mobile computer functionality.
Page 204 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table 5-1. Applications Icon Description Displays the ScanSamp2 example application that is used to set up and run the example scan application, see ScanSamp2 on page 5-6. Displays the InkWiz sample application. This file browser displays the system’s...
Page 205 Applications Table 5-1. Applications (Continued) Icon Description , see Displays the MSR 9000 Cameo setup application MSR Cameo on page 5-26 , see Printing on page 5-27. Displays the Printer application The windows shown are configured as part of the factory default demo program (OTL.exe).
Page 206: Scansamp2
MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide ScanSamp2 Use the ScanSamp2 example application to enable the mobile computer’s scanner and display scanned data. It also allows the user to change the scan parameters. From the Series 9000 Demo window, double-tap the Scan icon.
Page 207: Parameters Window
Parameters Window The Parameters window is used to set the scan parameter. • Tap Code ID to select the code ID value (None, Symbol, AIM). • Tap Scan Type to select the scan type (Background, Foreground, Monitor). • Tap Feedback Parameters to select the feedback parameters category (Good Decode, Intermediate, Fatal, Start, Activity, Nonfatal).
Page 208: Codes Window
MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Codes Window The Codes window is used to set the scan type parameter. • Tap Param to select the code types, tap in the box to select a code type. • To set parameters for a code type, tap the code type to highlight it and then tap Param to...
Page 209: Inkwiz File Browser
Applications InkWiz File Browser Use the InkWiz file browser example application to browse, cut, copy, paste, delete files and to execute programs. From the Series 9000 Demo window, double-tap the Files icon. The InkWiz Example window appears. Menu Bar Button Bar Figure 5-5.
Page 210: Internet Explorer
5-10 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Internet Explorer Use Internet Explorer, to view Internet or intranet Web pages on the mobile computer. A modem, an Ethernet connection or a Spectrum24 connection is required to connect to an Internet service provider (ISP) or network.
Page 211: Setting Up A Proxy Server
5-11 Applications Setting up a Proxy Server Proxy servers are often used when connecting to the Internet through a local network, such as a corporate network, for added security. To set the proxy server settings: 1. From the menu bar, select View - Options - Proxy Server tab. 2.
Page 212: Remote Desktop
5-12 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Remote Desktop Use Remote Desktop connection to log onto a Windows Terminal Server and to use the programs installed on the server. For example, instead of running Microsoft Pocket Word, the desktop version of Microsoft Word can be run.
Page 213: Disconnecting And Ending A Session
5-13 Applications Disconnecting and Ending a Session To end a session: 1. In the Remote Desktop Connection window, select Start - Shutdown. 2. Tap Log Off. 3. Tap OK. AudioSamp Use the AudioSamp application as an example of how to work with audio files such as recording and playback.
Page 214: Images
5-14 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide mages Use the Images application as an example of how to work with image files, panning, zooming, saving and reading. 1. From the Series 9000 Demo window, double-tap the Images icon. The ImagesViewer Example window appears.
Page 215 5-15 Applications Table 5-2. Images Button Descriptions Button Description Button Description Pan Up (panning mode), increase vertical size Pan Down (panning mode), decrease vertical of image. size of image. Pan left (panning mode), decrease horizontal Pan right (panning mode), increase horizontal size of image.
Page 216: Pc Link
5-16 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide PC Link Use the PC Link icon as a shortcut to the device-side Active-Sync component repllog.exe. Microsoft ActiveSync, synchronizes the information on the desktop computer with the information on mobile computer.
Page 217: About Otl
5-17 Applications About OTL Use About OTL example application window to display the OTL software version information. 1. From the Series 9000 Demo window, double-tap About OTL icon. The About OTL window appears. Figure 5-12. About OTL Window 2. Tap OK to return to the Series 9000 Demo window.
Page 218: Self Test
5-18 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Self Test Use Self Test to test the specified mobile computer functions. Table 5-3 lists the tests and the test descriptions. 1. From the Series 9000 Demo window, double-tap Test Apps icon - double-tap - Self Test icon.
Page 219 5-19 Applications Table 5-3. Self Test Descriptions (Continued) Test Description Speaker Tests the speaker and beeper function with sample beeps. Note, properly functioning that do not have the optional .wav file capability will return the following error message: PlaySound(\Windows\windmin.wav) failed, error=00000000 if the Wave File Play button is tapped. For these units use the Play Beeper button to test the beeper and speaker function.
Page 220 5-20 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Select the Prompt for status after each test, checkbox to display a test confirmation window after the completion of each test. The test confirmation window prompts the user to confirm if the test was successfully completed.
Page 221: Notify
5-21 Applications Notify Use Notify to test the mobile computer LED functions. 1. From the Test Applications window, double-tap the Notify icon. The Notify window appears. Notify Window Edit Notify Parameters Window Figure 5-15. Notify Windows 2. Tap an Object Name to select the item. 3.
Page 222: Keyboard
5-22 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Keyboard Use the Keyboard application to test the mobile computer keypad functions. 1. From the Test Applications window, double-tap Keyboard icon. The KeyCheck window appears. Figure 5-16. KeyCheck Window 2. Press any key, the corresponding value displays on the KeyCheck window.
Page 223: Display
5-23 Applications Display Use the Display window to test the mobile computer display functions. 1. From the Test Applications window double-tap Display to enter the Display window. The display test automatically runs through the display test windows. Figure 5-17. Display Test Window...
Page 224: Memory
5-24 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Memory Use the Memory application illustrates how an application should handle memory messages it receives from the Shell in the event of low memory conditions. 1. From the Test Applications window double-tap the Memory icon. The Memory Test Window appears.
Page 225: Msr9000
5-25 Applications MSR9000 The MSR9000 application is designed to work with the MSR. This sample application illustrates how an application should handle MSR inputs. The MSR must be attached to the mobile computer before the sample application is executed. 1. From the Test Applications window, double-tap the MSR9000 icon. The MSR window appears.
Page 226: Msr Cameo
5-26 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide MSR Cameo The MSR Cameo application is designed to work with the MSR Cameo magnetic stripe reader and printer. This sample application illustrates how an application should handle MSR inputs. See the MSR Cameo product documentation for use and setup instructions.
Page 227: Printing
5-27 Applications Printing The Printing application illustrates how an application should handle printer outputs. From the Test Applications window, double-tap the Printer icon. The Printer window appears. Figure 5-23. Printing Test Window 1. From the Select a Printer drop-down list, select a printer. 2.
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Page 229 Spectrum24 Network Configuration Chapter Contents Introduction............... . 6-3 Mobile Companion .
Page 230 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Spectrum24 Frequency Hopping (FH) Settings (1 and 2 MB Radios) ....... .6-31 Mobile Unit Tab .
Page 231: Chapter 6. Spectrum24 Network Configuration
Spectrum24 Network Configuration Introduction Wireless LANs allow the 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 the facility must be set up with the equipment required to run the wireless LAN and the mobile computer must be properly configured.
Page 232: Mobile Companion
MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 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.
Page 233 Spectrum24 Network Configuration When the menu opens, the user can select Status, WLAN Profiles, Find WLANs, or Options menu options. Table 6-1. Mobile Companion Menu Descriptions Menu Item Description Status Displays the current status and information for the wireless connection. Signal tab - Displays radio signal transmission strength from the adapter (using its current profile) to the associated AP.
Page 234: Finding Wlans
MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Finding WLANs A completed profile is a set of mobile computer configuration settings that can be used in different locations to connect to a Spectrum24 network. Creating different profiles is a good way of having pre- defined operating parameters available for use in various Spectrum24 network environments.
Page 235 Spectrum24 Network Configuration 2. Tap Connect. The Mode tab appears. Infrastructure Mode Ad Hoc Mode Figure 6-3. Mode Tab Table 6-2. Mode Tab Fields Field Description Profile Name Populated with the name and (WLAN) identifier of the network connection. The Profile Name: can be changed.
Page 236 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 3. Select the Authentication tab to configure server-based authentication. Select one of the following Authentication options from the Authentication drop-down list. • None - Default setting when authentication is not required on the network. The client adapter does not use any authentication scheme when Open System is selected on the Encryption tab.
Page 237 Spectrum24 Network Configuration Table 6-3. Authentication Tab Fields - Kerberos Authentication Description Kerberos Kerberos is a different form of 128-bit data security. An adapter is required to have its (see Figure 6-4) request for access point resources authenticated with a Kerberos server before the server permits the access point to transmit and receive data with the associated adapter.
Page 238 6-10 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Figure 6-5. Mobile Companion - Authentication Tab (LEAP) Table 6-4. Authentication Tab Fields - LEAP Authentication Description LEAP Select this option to enable LEAP authentication. LEAP is founded on mutual...
Page 239 6-11 Spectrum24 Network Configuration Install / View Certificates EAP-TLS Authentication Figure 6-6. Mobile Companion - Authentication Tab (EAP-TLS) Table 6-5. 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 6-6)
Page 240 6-12 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide PEAP Authentication Install / View Certificates Figure 6-7. Mobile Companion - Authentication Tab (PEAP) Table 6-6. Authentication Tab Fields - EAP/TLS and PEAP Authentication Description PEAP Select this option to enable PEAP authentication. This method uses a digital certificate to...
Page 241 6-13 Spectrum24 Network Configuration 1. Select the Encryption tab to set the adapter profile security level by configuring the encryption scheme and corresponding keys. Select an option (Open System, WEP, Keyguard- MCM, TKIP (WPA)) from the Encryption drop-down list. See Table 6-7 on page 6-14 Encryption option descriptions.
Page 242 6-14 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table 6-7. Encryption Options Encryption Description Open System Use the Open System option as the default setting when no data packet encryption is needed over the network. Selecting this option provides no security for the data being transmitted over the network.
Page 243 6-15 Spectrum24 Network Configuration 2. 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.
Page 244 6-16 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide • Select Static to manually assign the IP, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS and WINS addresses used by the mobile computer profile. Figure 6-10. Mobile Companion - IP Config Tab (Static) Table 6-8.
Page 245 6-17 Spectrum24 Network Configuration 3. 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 6-11. Mobile Companion - Power Tab) Adjust the Radio Transmission Power level to expand or confine the transmission area to with respect to other wireless devices that could be operating nearby.
Page 246 6-18 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table 6-9. Power Tab Fields (Continued) Field Description Automatic Power Saving Switches to Best Network Performance when an AC power supply is detected. If a battery Mode is used, an appropriate setting between Best Network Performance and Acceptable Network Performance is automatically chosen based on a real-time analysis of network usage.
Page 247: Status
6-19 Spectrum24 Network Configuration 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). The number of times the mobile computer has roamed to and from APs, the current data rate and the network status are displayed.
Page 248 6-20 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table 6-10. Signal Fields (Continued) Field Description Signal Displays the Relative Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) of the signal transmitted between the AP and mobile computer. As long as the LED to the right of the graph is green the AP association is not jeopardized.
Page 249 6-21 Spectrum24 Network Configuration 3. Select the IP Status tab to view the mobile computer’s network address information. Unlike the IP Config tab in Finding WLANs, the IP Status tab is view only with no user-configurable data fields. Figure 6-14. Mobile Companion - IP Status Tab Table 6-12.
Page 250 6-22 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table 6-12. IP Status Fields (Continued) Field Description WINS WINS is a Microsoft Net BIOS name server. WINS eliminates the broadcasts needed to resolve computer names to IP addresses by providing a cache or database of translations.
Page 251 6-23 Spectrum24 Network Configuration 10. Select the APs tab to view APs with the same ESSID as the mobile computer’s profile. Figure 6-16. Mobile Companion - APs Tab The associated AP displays a radio wave radiating from its antenna to indicate its associated status.
Page 252: Setting Options
6-24 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Figure 6-17. Mobile Companion - Peers Tab Setting Options Select Options from the Mobile Companion menu to: • Access APs or Ad-Hoc networks for the Find WLAN search • Enable or disable profile roaming •...
Page 253 6-25 Spectrum24 Network Configuration 2. Select the Access Ad-Hoc networks checkbox to display available peer (adapter) networks and their signal strength within the Available WLAN Networks tab. These are peers available to the mobile computer profile for association. If this option was previously disabled, refresh the Available WLAN Networks tab to display the Ad Hoc networks available to the mobile computer.
Page 254: Changing Profiles
6-26 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 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.
Page 255: Using Leap For Wireless Network Security
6-27 Spectrum24 Network Configuration Using LEAP for Wireless Network Security LEAP is a security protocol that provides authentication and encryption for wireless networks. Authentication is provided through the use of user names and passwords. There are multiple options for caching of these credentials available to the administrator of the device through the registry. There are multiple password caching options used for LEAP.
Page 256 6-28 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide A backslash is used and most setups do not require a domain name even if ® Microsoft Windows NT/2000 domains are used. 4. After changing the Spectrum24DS.reg file, copy the file onto the mobile computer into the Platform using ActiveSync and overwriting the old file.
Page 257 6-29 Spectrum24 Network Configuration Prevent Password Cache To prevent password caching, edit the registry file using a text editor with the following changes: 1. Change the LCachePwd value from 1 to 2: LCachePwd=dword:2 2. Ensure that the UNAME and UPwd lines are commented out by putting a semicolon at the beginning of each line.
Page 258: Enterprise Level Wi-Fi Protected Access
6-30 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 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.
Page 259: Spectrum24 Frequency Hopping (Fh) Settings (1 And 2 Mb Radios)
Spectrum24 Network Configuration Spectrum24 Frequency Hopping (FH) Settings (1 and 2 MB Radios) Double-tap the S24 FH Settings icon on the Series 9000 Demo window to open the Symbol Spectrum24 WLAN menu. Figure 6-21. Spectrum24 FH Settings Menus Table 6-13. S24 FH Tab Descriptions...
Page 260: Mobile Unit Tab
6-32 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 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 6-22. Mobile Unit Tab Table 6-14. Mobile Unit Tab Fields...
Page 261 6-33 Spectrum24 Network Configuration Table 6-14. Mobile Unit Tab Fields (Continued) Field Description Mandatory BSS Use the Mandatory BSS field to enter the IEEE MAC address of the AP where the mobile computer is required to associate. The mobile computer associates to only this AP when communicating on the network.
Page 262: Microap Tab
6-34 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide MicroAP Tab Use the MicroAP tab to configure the mobile computer to operate as an AP. The MicroAP establishes a single-cell wireless network for devices in mobile unit mode. Each MicroAP requires a unique ESSID. MicroAP cells can coexist as separate individual networks within the same site without interference.
Page 263: Encryption Tab
6-35 Spectrum24 Network 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.
Page 264 6-36 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table 6-16. Encryption Tab Fields Field Description MicroAP Authentication A MicroAP can use Open System Algorithm, Shared Key Algorithm or both. If Shared Key Options is enabled and Open System is not, the MicroAP grants access to adapters that have Shared Key enabled and are using the correct Encryption Key algorithm.
Page 265: Wlan Adapter Tab
6-37 Spectrum24 Network 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 6-26.
Page 266: Password Protecting Ncpa
6-38 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Password Protecting NCPA NCPA has a password protection feature that can be turned on and off from the WLAN Adapter tab. When the NCPA program is initially launched, the password is off (default). To create a password for the NCPA advanced pages: 1.
Page 267: Configuring The S24 Ds (11 Mb) Radio Using A Registry File
6-39 Spectrum24 Network 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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Page 269 Accessories Chapter Contents Introduction............... . . 7-5 Cradles .
Page 270 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Vehicle Cradle..............7-14 Setup.
Page 271 Accessories AT Commands..............7-51 Changing the Initialization String.
Page 272 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide...
Page 273: Introduction
Accessories Introduction Series 9000 accessories provide a variety of product support capabilities. Accessories include cradles, keypads, Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) and Cable Adapter Module (CAM) snap-ons, four slot spare battery charger, headphone. Multimedia Card (MMC), Universal Battery Charger (UBC) adapter, wall mounting bracket and shelf slide. Cradles •...
Page 274: Snap-On Modules
MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Snap-on Modules There are two 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 the cables to the mobile computer.
Page 275: Keypads
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. Follow proper ESD precautions to avoid damaging the MMC (or SD) card.
Page 276: Multi Media Card (Mmc)
MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 3. Replace the keypad and re-attach using the two screws. Figure 7-2. Installing the Keypad Multi Media Card (MMC) The MMC provides secondary non-volatile storage, however the flash memory is slower than RAM.
Page 277 Accessories To insert the MMC: 1. Suspend the mobile computer. 2. Remove the two keypad screws and slide the keypad down and lift off (see Figure 7-1 on page 7-7). 3. Lift the MMC retaining door. 4. Position the MMC, with the contacts down, into the MMC holder. The MMC corner notch fits into the holder only one way.
Page 278: Single Slot Serial/Usb Cradle
7-10 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle This section describes how to set up and use a CRD 9000-1000S Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle with the MC9000-K and MC9000-S. For cradle setup see Figure...
Page 279 7-11 Accessories MC9000-S Battery Short Battery Adapter Spare Battery Charging Well Spare Battery Charging Figure 7-5. MC9000-S Spare Battery Charging The Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle: • Provides 15VDC power for operating the mobile computer • Provides serial/USB ports for data communication between the mobile computer and a host computer or other serial devices (e.g., a printer) •...
Page 280: Setup
7-12 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Setup The cradle requires a dedicated port on the host computer. Serial Cable Serial Port USB Port Power Port Serial Port DC Cable Power Supply USB Port USB Cable AC Line Cord Figure 7-6.
Page 281: Battery Charging
7-13 Accessories Battery Charging 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 mobile computer battery charging status. The cradle has an amber spare battery charging LED (see Figure 7-4 on page 7-10) that shows the...
Page 282: Vehicle Cradle
7-14 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Vehicle Cradle There are two versions of the VCD9000 Vehicle Cradle, one is used with the MC9000-K mobile computer and one is used with the MC9000-S mobile computer. Both of the VCD9000 Vehicle Cradles are functionally identical.
Page 283 7-15 Accessories BACK Mounting holes Self-locking screws BOTTOM Serial port Power port Figure 7-8. VCD9000 Vehicle Cradle - Back / Bottom...
Page 284 7-16 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide The vehicle’s 12 V or 24 V electrical system powers the cradle. The operating voltage range is 9 V to 32 V and requires a maximum current of 4A. Once installed into the cab of the vehicle, the cradle holds the mobile computer securely in place.
Page 285: Setup
7-17 Accessories Setup Table 7-2 lists the requirements for setting up and using the VCD9000. Table 7-2. VCD9000 Setup Requirements Feature Requirements Mounting (See page 7-18) Four 8-32 X 1” long screws with locking washers (provided as part of the cradle).
Page 286: Mounting
7-18 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Mounting To mount the Vehicle Cradle without using a mounting bracket or mounting device compatible with the VCD9000: 1. Prepare the mounting surface to accept four 8-32 X 1” long self-locking screws, using a copy of the mounting template below.
Page 287 7-19 Accessories 2. Remove the four self-locking screws from the back of the cradle. Figure 7-10. Vehicle Cradle - Back 3. Place the back of the cradle on the mounting bracket or other mounting device/surface, with the four holes in the back of the cradle aligned with the four holes in the mounting surface. 4.
Page 288: Power Connection
7-20 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Symbol recommends using #8 washers to protect the mounting surface. Figure 7-11. Sample Mounting Configuration Do not install the cradle on or near an air bag cover plate or within an aerobic zone.
Page 289 7-21 Accessories To connect the cradle to power: 1. Locate the vehicle power source. An accessory output in the vehicle’s fuse panel is the ideal location for connecting the vehicle cradle power input cable. The vehicle cradle should be added to a circuit with a maximum load capacity for the cradle and the original circuit.
Page 290 7-22 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide b. Splice the fuse holder to the end of the red V+ wire, as shown below. Make the distance from the fuse to the power connection point as short as possible.
Page 291: Serial Connection
7-23 Accessories To confirm that the cradle has power, insert the mobile computer. The mobile computer battery charging LED blinks amber to indicate charging, then turns solid amber when the battery is completely charged, see LED Indicators on page 7-27 for other indications.
Page 292: Mobile Computer Insertion And Removal
7-24 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide To begin communication: 1. Insert the mobile computer into the cradle. 2. Initiate communication on the mobile computer, as determined by the application used. Removing the mobile computer during communication disrupts communication between the mobile computer and the attached device.
Page 293: Mobile Computer Battery Charging
7-25 Accessories To remove the mobile computer from the cradle, lift the release button, then lift the mobile computer from the cradle. Release button Figure 7-15. Removing the Vehicle Cradle Mobile Computer Battery Charging To charge the mobile computer battery: 1.
Page 294: Spare Battery Insertion And Removal
7-26 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Spare Battery Insertion and Removal To insert a spare battery: 1. Insert the battery into the spare battery charging slot in the back of the cradle as shown. Spare battery latch Figure 7-16.
Page 295: Led Indicators
Avoid getting oils, grease, or gasoline on the cradle, and do not let debris gather in the bottom of the cradle slot. When necessary, clean the cradle with a mild cleaner. If necessary, contact Symbol for advice on whether to use a particular cleaner.
Page 296: Four Slot Ethernet Cradle
7-28 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Four Slot Ethernet Cradle This section describes how to set up and use a Four Slot Ethernet cradle. For cradle communication setup procedures, see Ethernet Setup on page 4-16. MC9000-S...
Page 297: Setup
7-29 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). •...
Page 298: Battery Charging Indicators
7-30 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 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 battery charging status. See Table 7-1 on page 7-13 for charging status indications.
Page 299: Setup
7-31 Accessories 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. Setup DC Cable AC Line Cord Power Supply Figure 7-20.
Page 300: Four Slot Spare Battery Charger
7-32 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Four Slot Spare Battery Charger This section describes how to set up and use the Four Slot Spare Battery Charger to charge up to four MC9000-K or MC9000-S spare batteries.
Page 301: Spare Battery Charging With The Four Slot Spare Battery Charger
7-33 Accessories Spare Battery Charging with the Four Slot Spare Battery Charger 1. Connect the charger to a power source. 2. For MC9000-K battery charging, insert the battery into a spare battery charging slot and gently press down on the battery to ensure proper contact. 3.
Page 302: Magnetic Stripe Reader
7-34 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Magnetic Stripe Reader This section describes how to set up and use the snap-on MSR with the MC9000-K and the MC9000- S. The MSR snaps on to the mobile computer and can be removed easily when not in use.
Page 303: Msr And Cam Installation/Removal
7-35 Accessories MSR and CAM Installation/Removal To attach, snap the MSR or the CAM onto the bottom of the mobile computer. Latch Grip (one on each side) Figure 7-23. MSR and CAM Installation To remove, squeeze the latch grips and pull the MSR or the CAM from the mobile computer. Remove the MSR from the bottom of the mobile computer before using a cradle for charging and communication.
Page 304: Power Connection
7-36 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Power Connection The MSR or CAM can accept power from either a standard AC plug or from a 12 VDC vehicle power source: 1. Select either the universal AC power supply or the 12VDC power cable.
Page 305: Serial/Usb Connection
7-37 Accessories Serial/USB Connection The MSR can connect to and communicate with a serial/USB device, such as a printer or host computer, through its serial port. See CAM and MSR Communications Setup on page 7-41 for the host computer communication setup procedure. To connect the MSR to a serial/USB device, connect one end of the serial device cable into the communications port on the MSR and the other end into the serial/USB port on the device.
Page 306: Magnetic Stripe Reading
7-38 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Magnetic Stripe Reading The MSR9000 application is designed to work with the MSR. This sample application illustrates how an application should handle MSR inputs. From the Test Applications window, double-tap the MSR9000 icon.
Page 307 7-39 Accessories 4. Swipe the magnetic stripe card through the reader, ensuring the magnetic stripe on the card is positioned as shown below. Figure 7-26. MSR Magnetic Stripe Card Swiping...
Page 308: Cable Adapter Module
7-40 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Cable Adapter Module This section describes how to set up and use the CAM. Both the CAM and the MSR attach to the mobile computer the same way, see Figure 7-23 on page 7-35.
Page 309: Cam And Msr Communications Setup
The CAM: • Provides mobile computer’s operating power and battery charging power when used with the Symbol approved power supply and cable. • Provides serial connection through the serial pass-through port for communication with a serial device, such as a host computer. For communication setup procedures, see...
Page 310: Universal Battery Charger (Ubc) Adapter
7-42 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Universal Battery Charger (UBC) Adapter There are two UBC Adapters, one for the MC9000-K/G Batteries and one for the MC9000-S Batteries. The UBCs 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.
Page 311 7-43 Accessories 2. Insert the battery into the battery slot with the charging contacts facing down (over charging pins) and gently press down on the battery to ensure proper contact. See Table 7-4 for the UBC Adapter LED indications. Battery Battery Release UBC Adapter Figure 7-30.
Page 312 7-44 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide POWER READY or STANDBY or FAULT (Green) (Flashing Yellow) (Solid Yellow) CHARGING (Solid Yellow) Figure 7-31. UBC Adapter LEDs Table 7-4. UBC Adapter Charge LED Status Indications Indication Description POWER Green Power is connected to the UBC Adapter.
Page 313: Modem Module
• MC9000 Series mobile computer • Cable Adapter Module (CAM), Symbol p/n ADP9000-100 (see Cable Adapter Module on page 7-40) • Serial Adapter Cable (for communication via cradle), Symbol p/n 25-63856-01 • Microsoft ActiveSync • Setup of host computer and mobile computer.
Page 314: Setup
7-46 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Setup Connecting to the Mobile Computer Male 15-pin connector Phone port Line In port Phone cord Phone cord Figure 7-33. Modem Module Connection - Mobile Computer Do not connect the modem's 15-pin connector into a VGA port of a host computer.
Page 315: Connecting To The Single Slot Serial/Usb Cradle
7-47 Accessories Connecting to the Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle Adapter cable Male 15-pin connector Phone port Line In port Phone cord Figure 7-34. 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.
Page 316 7-48 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 3. In the Connection window, double-tap Make New Connection to create a connection. Figure 7-35. Network and Connections Windows 4. Enter a name for the connection on the Make New Connection window, then tap Next.
Page 317: Connecting The Modem
7-49 Accessories 6. In the Phone Number window, enter the phone number for the connection, then tap Finish. Figure 7-37. Phone Number Window Depending on the location when dialing, additional numbers may need to be dialed (e.g., a 9 prefix is often required if dialing from work; a country code is needed if dialing internationally).
Page 318: Modem Country Setup
7-50 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Figure 7-38. Dial-Up and Dial Properties Window Modem Country Setup The modem defaults to operation with US telephone networks (country code: B5). To operate the modem with other country telephone networks, enter the Country of Installation command. The modem adjusts its operating parameters to comply with the telephone network in the country specified.
Page 319: At Commands
7-51 Accessories Table 7-5. Supported Countries (Continued) Country Code Country Code Country Code Finland FD or 3C Mexico United FD or B4 Kingdom France FD or 3D Netherlands FD or 7B United States (Default) Germany FD or 42 New Zeland Note: Use FD where possible.
Page 320 7-52 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 3. To modify dial-up properties, tap Dial Properties, make the selections in the Device Properties window. 4. To edit the Dialing Patterns, tap Edit. Figure 7-40. Dial-Up and Dial Properties Window 5.
Page 321: Basic At Command Syntax
7-53 Accessories Basic AT Command Syntax A command line is made up of three elements: • Prefix - consists of the characters “AT” or “at” or, to repeat the execution of the previous command line, “A/” or “a/”. • Body - made up of individual commands described later. Space characters (IA5 2/0) are ignored and may be used for formatting purposes, unless they are embedded in numeric or string constants.
Page 322: Commands
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.
Page 323 7-55 Accessories Table 7-6. AT Command Table (Continued) Country Command Description Specific ‘ Dial pause. (Modem pauses for a time specified by S8 before dialing the digits following “,”) Return to command state. (Modem goes off hook and allows entering additional AT commands.
Page 324 7-56 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table 7-6. AT Command Table (Continued) Country Command Description Specific V23C 1200 9600 or 4800 V32B 14400, 12000, 9600, 7200 or 4800 33600, 31200, 28800, 26400, 2400, 21600, 19200, 16800, 14400,...
Page 325 7-57 Accessories Table 7-7. S-Register Settings (Continued) Default Function Range De-fault Saved Units Backspace Character 0-255 ASCII Wait Time before Blind Dialing or Dial Tone 2-255 Wait Time for Carrier, Silence or Dial Tone 1-255 Pause Time for Dial Delay Modifier 0-255 Carrier Detect Response Time 1-255...
Page 326: Modem Led Indicators
7-58 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table 7-7. S-Register Settings (Continued) Default Function Range De-fault Saved Units Delay Before Forced Hangup 0-255 Flow Control Bit Mapped Options Status General Bit Mapped Options Status 104 (68h) General Bit Mapped Options Status...
Page 327: Wall Mounting Bracket And Shelf Slide
7-59 Accessories 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. Wall Mounting Bracket Shelf Slides Mounting one single slot cradle Mounting two single slot cradles Figure 7-42.
Page 328: Attaching The Shelf Slide To The Wall Mount Bracket
7-60 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Attaching the Shelf Slide to the Wall Mount Bracket One Single Slot Cradle/Four Slot Battery Charger To attach the shelf slide to the wall mount bracket for use with one single slot cradle or four slot battery charger: 1.
Page 329: Four Slot Cradle
7-61 Accessories Pan-head screw holes Insert screws from below Figure 7-45. 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. Place a slide on the left-hand bracket, aligning the larger pan-head screw holes in the slide with the left two screw holes on the bracket.
Page 330: Installing The Cradle/Charger On The Bracket
7-62 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Installing the Cradle/Charger on the Bracket Install the cradle or charger onto the bracket, inserting the bracket’s slide into the grooves on the bottom of the cradle/charger and sliding the cradle/charger into the desired position.
Page 331 7-63 Accessories Power Supply Figure 7-48. Positioning the Power Supply...
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Page 335: Introduction
Software Installation Introduction The Symbol Windows CE SMDK for Series 9000 allows users to develop Windows CE applications for Series 9000 mobile computers. This SMDK contains libraries and other Symbol value-add ® ® software not available in the standard Microsoft Windows CE Platform SMDK.
Page 336: Smdk Components
Software Updates Updates to the SMDK can be downloaded from the Symbol Developer Zone web site at http:// devzone.symbol.com. This site can be easily accessed using a shortcut added to the Windows start menu. It should be checked periodically for important updates and new software versions.
Page 337 AirBEAM Smart Chapter Contents Introduction............... . . 9-3 AirBEAM Package Builder .
Page 338 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Synchronizing with the Server ............9-10 Manual Synchronization.
Page 339: Introduction
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.
Page 340: Airbeam Smart License
The AirBEAM Smart Client package that is included on the mobile computer does not include a licence key. This software version is limited to downloading of specific Symbol software products. A license key can be purchased that will allow the downloading of custom applications and other non- Symbol software products.
Page 341: Packages(1) Tab
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 Smart synchronization process. The specified package name must correspond to a package that is available on the specified package server.
Page 342: Server Tab
MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Server Tab This tab is used to specify the configurations of the server to which the client connects during the package synchronization process. Table 9-3. Server Tab Field Description IP Address The IP Address of the server.
Page 343: Misc(1) Tab
AirBEAM Smart Misc(1) Tab This tab is used to configure various miscellaneous features. Table 9-4. Misc (1) Tab 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.
Page 344: Misc(2) Tab
MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table 9-4. Misc (1) Tab (Continued) Field Description TFTP This checkbox specifies whether the TFTP protocol is to be used to download files. By default, the AirBEAM Smart Client uses the FTP protocol.
Page 345 AirBEAM Smart Table 9-5. Misc (2) Tab (Continued) Field Description Close Apps This checkbox specifies whether the AirBEAM Smart Client automatically attempts to close non-system applications prior to resetting the mobile unit. If enabled the AirBEAM Smart Client sends a WM_CLOSE message to all non-system applications before resetting the mobile unit.
Page 346: Misc(3) Tab
9-10 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Misc(3) Tab This tab is used to configure various miscellaneous features. Table 9-6. Misc (3) Tab Field Description Use DHCP server This checkbox control specifies whether the AirBEAM Smart Client uses the DHCP response option 66 to specify the IP address of the FTP/TFTP server.
Page 347: Automatic Synchronization
9-11 AirBEAM Smart 3. Once connected, the AirBEAM Synchronize window appears. • The Status List displays status messages that indicate the progress of the synchronization process. • Tap OK to return to the Main Menu. This button remains inactive until the synchronization process is complete. •...
Page 348 9-12 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide...
Page 349: Chapter 10. Rapid Deployment Client
Rapid Deployment Client Chapter Contents Introduction............... . 10-3 Rapid Deployment Window .
Page 350 10-2 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide...
Page 351: Introduction
10-3 Rapid Deployment Client Introduction The Rapid Deployment (RD) Client facilitates software downloads to a mobile device from a Mobility Services Platform (MSP) Console 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.
Page 352 10-4 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide The Rapid Deployment window displays. Figure 10-2. Rapid Deployment Window Table 10-1. 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.
Page 353 10-5 Rapid Deployment Client Table 10-1. Rapid Deployment Window Text Box/Button Description Exit Tap Exit to close the application. A confirmation window displays: Tap Yes to exit or No to return to the Rapid Deployment window. Note: If the application is exited prior to scanning all required bar codes, any scanned data collected up to that point is lost.
Page 354: Scanning Rd Bar Codes
10-6 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 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 device connection profile. A connection profile is a set of Mobile Companion parameters that the device uses to access the wireless network.
Page 355 10-7 Rapid Deployment Client 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. b. Multi-part linear bar codes (1-D bar codes) can require scanning several bar codes. Bar codes can be scanned in any order.
Page 356 10-8 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide...
Page 357 Mobile Computer Configuration Chapter Contents Introduction............... .11-3 Starting Terminal Configuration Manager .
Page 358 11-2 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Flash Storage ............... . .11-27 FFS Partitions .
Page 359: Introduction
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. The standard TCM scripts can be found in the following folder: C:\Program Files\Symbol Windows CE SMDK (PDT9000)\SymbolPlatforms \PDT9000\TCMScripts.
Page 360: Starting Terminal Configuration Manager
MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Starting Terminal Configuration Manager Click the Windows start menu TCM icon (Symbol Windows CE SMDK for Series 9000) 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.
Page 361 11-5 Mobile Computer Configuration The following table lists the components of the TCM window. Table 11-1. 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.
Page 362 11-6 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table 11-1. TCM Components (Continued) Icon Component Function Properties button View/change the current script properties. Build button Build the current script into a set of hex files. Check button Check the script for errors (files not found).
Page 363: Defining Script Properties
11-7 Mobile Computer Configuration Defining Script Properties Before a script is created, the script properties must be defined. This defines the type of terminal, flash type, number of disks being created and the memory configuration of each disk partition. To define the script properties: 1.
Page 364: Creating The Script For The Hex Image
11-8 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 8. Click the Options tab. The Script Properties window - Options tab appears. Figure 11-3. Script Properties Window - Options Tab 9. Set the paths for the Script File, Flash File and Hex File Build.
Page 365: Opening A New Or Existing Script
SMDK). 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.
Page 366: Building The Image
11-10 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 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.
Page 367: Sending The Hex Image
11-11 Mobile Computer Configuration 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. Figure 11-6. Build ESSID Partition Window If one of the partitions being built is the Splash Screen, a prompt appears requesting both the source Bitmap file and the destination HEX file.
Page 368 11-12 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 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.
Page 369 11-13 Mobile Computer Configuration Table 11-2. IPL Menu Partitions Partition Name Description Platform Contains the files in the Platform folder. Application Contains the files in the Application folder. PRIMFIRM Contains the primary radio firmware for the Spectrum24 HR radio card. Note: These partitions must be loaded to use wireless downloads through IPL with the HR radio.
Page 370 11-14 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table 11-2. IPL Menu Partitions (Continued) Partition Name Description System Reset Selecting this item provides a simple method to exit IPL and to boot the operating system. Auto Select Selecting this item allows one or more files to be downloaded without having to manually select the destination.
Page 371 11-15 Mobile Computer Configuration If the mobile computer does not have a radio, then the WirelessS24XX selection is not available on the Transport menu. 6. Use the up and down scroll buttons to select the method of transport, then press Enter. 7.
Page 372 11-16 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 9. If the Wireless S24XX transport method was selected, the Address Configuration menu appears. Address Configuration “DHCP” Previous Figure 11-10. Address Configuration Menu For wireless downloads, the ESSID must be loaded via serial before Wireless S24 DS can be used.
Page 373 11-17 Mobile Computer Configuration 11. The Download File? menu appears. Download File? Download Cancel Show Parms Previous Figure 11-11. Download File? Menu...
Page 374 11-18 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 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. Downloading: "Partition Name" "Device Parameters"...
Page 375 11-19 Mobile Computer Configuration 14. Use the up and down scroll buttons to select Download. Press Enter. The Downloading screen appears. Downloading: “Partition Name” Device Parameters Waiting for input “Partition Name” ####________20% Figure 11-13. Downloading Screen Before the download starts, if Serial was selected in the Select Transport menu, Waiting for Data appears in the Device Status field.
Page 376 11-20 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 15. On the development computer, click Load on the TCM toolbar. The Load Terminal window - Serial tab appears. Figure 11-15. Load Terminal Window - Serial and Ethernet Tabs 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.
Page 377: Tcm Error Messages
11-21 Mobile Computer Configuration 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. Table 11-3. TCM Error Messages Error Description/Solution Failed to build images: flash file...
Page 378 11-22 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table 11-3. 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.
Page 379: Ipl Error Detection
11-23 Mobile Computer Configuration 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.
Page 380 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.
Page 381 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.
Page 382: Creating A Splash Screen
11-26 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Creating a Splash Screen The source bitmap files used to create the default splash screens for the mobile computer are supplied with the Series 9000 SMDK. These files can be modified using any of the standard windows image editors, allowing customization for particular customers.
Page 383: Flash Storage
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.
Page 384: Regmerge.dll
11-28 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 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.
Page 385: Copyfiles
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.
Page 386: Downloading Partitions To The Terminal
11-30 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 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.
Page 387: Upgrade Requirements
11-31 Mobile Computer Configuration 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. Upgrade Requirements Upgrade requirements: •...
Page 388 11-32 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide...
Page 389 Desktop Emulator Chapter Contents Introduction............... . 12-3 Software Requirements .
Page 390 12-2 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Using the Emulator ..............12-16 User Inputs .
Page 391: Introduction
Follow the prompts and download eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0 and EvC 4.0 service pack 1. Installation Procedures The emulator is automatically installed as part of the Symbol Windows CE SMDK for Series 9000, Installing the SMDK on page 8-4.
Page 392 12-4 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 1. In the PDT9000 program group, double-click SSD.exe file. The Emulator System Settings window appears. Figure 12-1. Emulator System Settings Window 2. Click the Storage tab to set the storage paths:...
Page 393 12-5 Desktop Emulator Figure 12-2. Emulator Startup Storage Settings 3. From the Emulator drop-down list, select either: PDT9000: Gemini53key for a full view of the mobile computer. PDT9000: Gemini53keysplit for a split view of the mobile computer. 4. The Tool drop down window displays the selected Embedded Visual C++ tool.
Page 394 12-6 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Gemini53keysplit, Split View Gemini53key, Full View Figure 12-3. Emulator View Options 5. Select the Always on top check box to keep the emulator view on top of all other programs, or leave the box unchecked to allow other programs to display on top of the emulator view.
Page 395: Emulator Parameter Settings And Displays
12-7 Desktop Emulator Emulator Parameter Settings and Displays The Emulator System Settings window is divided into three parts, emulator settings, emulator tabs and emulator LEDs. Emulator Settings Emulator Tabs Emulator LEDs Figure 12-4. Emulator System Settings Window...
Page 396 12-8 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table 12-1. Emulator Window Functions Window Functions Emulator System Settings The Emulator drop-down list, used to select either: PDT9000: Gemini53key for a full view of the mobile computer. PDT9000: Gemini53keysplit for a split view of the mobile computer.
Page 397: Emulator Tab
12-9 Desktop Emulator Emulator Tab Use the Emulator tab to set the emulator parameters, memory size, launch options and communications. Figure 12-5. Emulator Tab Table 12-2. Emulator Tab Functions Setting Description Memory Sets the memory size. Stop Action Sets the shut down state: Turn off emulator - Exits the emulator program.
Page 398: Storage Tab
12-10 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table 12-2. Emulator Tab Functions (Continued) Setting Description Debug Port Select setting: None, Com1, Com2, or File. Emulation COM2 Select setting: None, Com1, Com2, or File. Storage Tab The Emulator Storage settings simulate the storage environment that would be provided by a flash file system and MMC.
Page 399: Scanner Tab
12-11 Desktop Emulator Scanner Tab Use the Scanner tab to allow the user to specify the type of simulated scanning provided by the emulator (the emulator does not have an integrated scanner). Figure 12-7. Scanner Tab Table 12-3. Scanner Tab Functions Setting Description Scanner Options, Manual...
Page 400: Spectrum24 Tab
12-12 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Spectrum24 Tab Use the Spectrum24 tab to allow the user to modify the simulated characteristics of the Spectrum24 interface. Both the simulated network card and the access point ESSID2MAC addresses can be modified to simulate a specific network environment.
Page 401: Battery Tab
12-13 Desktop Emulator Table 12-4. S24 Tab Functions (Continued) Setting Function Simulated Trilogy Adapter Enter the simulated MAC Address: Enter the simulated Mfg ID: Enter the simulated Model: Enter the simulated FW Version: Enter the simulated Serial #: Battery Tab Use the Battery tab to setup the power source to A/C or battery.
Page 402: Status Tab
12-14 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table 12-5. Battery Tab Functions Setting Function Battery Status Set the slide bar to represent the simulated remaining battery life. Power Source Select to simulate battery or AC power input.
Page 403 12-15 Desktop Emulator Figure 12-10. Emulator Status Indications Table 12-6. Status Tab Functions Setting Description Display Backlight - Indicates the BackLight setting. Contrast - Indicates the contrast setting. Key Light Indicates the Key Light setting.
Page 404: Using The Emulator
12-16 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Using the Emulator Once the Emulator has been launched and is running it functions like the actual terminal, see Starting the Emulator on page 12-3. User Inputs The Emulator uses both the development computer mouse and the keypad for user inputs.
Page 405: Ac Power/Battery Status Icons
12-17 Desktop Emulator AC Power/Battery Status Icons AC Power/Battery Status icons are shown in the taskbar to indicate present power supply status. They appear and function the same as in the mobile computer, see AC Power/Battery Status Icons on page 2-37.
Page 406: Resetting The Emulator
12-18 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Resetting the Emulator The emulator does not support a the reset function. Warm and cold boots cannot be performed on the emulator.
Page 407 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Chapter Contents Introduction............... . 13-3 Maintaining the Mobile Computer.
Page 408 13-2 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide...
Page 409: Introduction
13-3 Maintenance and 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: •...
Page 410: Troubleshooting
13-4 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Table 13-1. Troubleshooting the Mobile Computer Problem Cause Solution Mobile computer does not turn Lithium-ion battery not Charge or replace the lithium-ion battery in the mobile charged. computer. Lithium-ion battery not Ensure battery is installed properly.
Page 411 13-5 Maintenance and 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.
Page 412 13-6 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table 13-1. Troubleshooting the Mobile Computer (Continued) Problem Cause Solution The mobile computer does not Scanning application is not Verify that the unit is loaded with a scanning accept scan input.
Page 413: Four Slot Charge Only Cradle
13-7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Four Slot Charge Only Cradle Table 13-2. 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.
Page 414: Four Slot Ethernet Cradle
13-8 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Four Slot Ethernet Cradle Table 13-3. 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.
Page 415 13-9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 13-3. 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.
Page 416: Four Slot Spare Battery Charger
13-10 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Four Slot Spare Battery Charger Table 13-4. 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.
Page 417 13-11 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 13-5. 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.
Page 418: Cable Adapter Module
13-12 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Cable Adapter Module Table 13-6. 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.
Page 419 13-13 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 13-7. 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.
Page 420: Mdm9000 Modem Module
13-14 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide MDM9000 Modem Module Table 13-8. Troubleshooting the MDM9000 Modem Module Symptom Possible Cause Action Mobile computer is not The modem cable is not fully Connect the modem cable securely to both the modem and communicating through connected.
Page 421 13-15 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 13-8. Troubleshooting the MDM9000 Modem Module (Continued) Symptom Possible Cause Action Dial-out fails Location setting is incorrect. Verify Dialing Locations. Verify Dialing Patterns are correct for the current location. For example, enter ‘G’ in the For local calls, dial: field to dial directly, or ‘9,G’...
Page 422: Vcd9000 Vehicle Cradle
13-16 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide VCD9000 Vehicle Cradle Table 13-9. Troubleshooting the VCD9000 Vehicle Cradle Symptom Possible Cause Action Mobile computer Cradle is not receiving power. Ensure the power input cable is securely connected to the battery charging LED cradle’s power port.
Page 423: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Appendix Contents Mobile Computer Technical Specifications ........... A-3 MDM9000 Modem Module Technical Specifications .
Page 424 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide...
Page 425: Mobile Computer Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Mobile Computer Technical Specifications The following table summarizes the mobile computer’s intended operating environment. Table A-1. Mobile Computer Technical Specifications Operating Temperature -4° to 122° F (-20° to +50° C) Storage Temperature -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C) Battery Charging Temperature Batteries must be charged within the 32°...
Page 426 Code (UPS), Data matrix (electronics industry, US Postnet (USPS)*, US Planet (USPS), 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.
Page 427: Mdm9000 Modem Module Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications MDM9000 Modem Module Technical Specifications Table A-2. MDM9000 Modem Module Technical 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...
Page 428: Mobile Computer Pin-Outs
MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Mobile Computer Pin-Outs Pin 17 Pin 1 Figure A-1. Pin Locations Table A-3. MC9000-K and MC9000-S, Pin-Outs PIN Number Signal Name Function USB_GND USB_D_PLUS RS232C RS232C RS232C RS232C RS232C Ground, 2.5A max.
Page 429: Accessory Cam And Msr Pin-Outs
Technical Specifications Accessory CAM and MSR Pin-Outs Figure A-2. CAM and MSR Serial Connector Table A-4. CAM and MSR Serial Connector Pinouts Signal USB_5V_DET USB_D_MINUS USB_D_PLUS PWR_EXT_OUT CRADLE_DET*...
Page 430 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide...
Page 431 Keypad Maps Appendix Contents Introduction................B-3 Keypads .
Page 432 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide...
Page 433: Introduction
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 Each of the MC9000-K and MC9000-S mobile computers have interchangeable modular Keypads: •...
Page 434: 28-Key Keypad (Mc9000-K
MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 28-Key Keypad (MC9000-K) The 28-key keypad contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and a function key. See Table B-1 for key functions and Table B-2 for the keypad mappings. The mapping functions include: •...
Page 435 Keypad Maps Table B-1. MC9000-K: 28-Key Functions Local Function Key Sequence Display Backlight On/Off <Func><#> Keypad Backlight On/Off <Func><0> Contrast + <Func><1> Contrast - <Func><4> Volume + <Func><3> Volume - <Func><6>...
Page 436 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-2. MC9000-K: 28 Key Keypad Mapping * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 437 Keypad Maps Table B-2. MC9000-K: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) 160+65 160+66 160+67 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 438 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-2. MC9000-K: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) D E F 160+68 160+69 160+70 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 439 Keypad Maps Table B-2. MC9000-K: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) G HI 160+71 160+72 160+73 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 440 B-10 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-2. MC9000-K: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) JK L 160+74 160+75 160+76 160+187 43 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 441 B-11 Keypad Maps Table B-2. MC9000-K: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) 160+77 160+78 160+79 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 442 B-12 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-2. MC9000-K: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) P Q R S 160+80 160+81 160+82 160+83 160+107 43 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 443 B-13 Keypad Maps Table B-2. MC9000-K: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) 160+84 160+85 160+86 160+189 45 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 444 B-14 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-2. MC9000-K: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) W X Y Z 160+87 160+88 160+89 160+90 160+191 47 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 445 B-15 Keypad Maps Table B-2. MC9000-K: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) 160+106 42 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 446 B-16 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-2. MC9000-K: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 447 B-17 Keypad Maps Table B-2. MC9000-K: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) 160+51 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 448 B-18 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-2. MC9000-K: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Space SPACE * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 449 B-19 Keypad Maps Table B-2. MC9000-K: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) BKSP BKSP * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 450 B-20 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-2. MC9000-K: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 451 B-21 Keypad Maps Table B-2. MC9000-K: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Down * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 452 B-22 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-2. MC9000-K: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Right * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 453 B-23 Keypad Maps Table B-2. MC9000-K: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Left * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 454: 43-Key Keypad (Mc9000-K
B-24 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 43-Key Keypad (MC9000-K) The 43-key keypad contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and a function key. See Table B-3 for key functions and Table B-4 for the keypad mappings. The mapping functions include: •...
Page 455 B-25 Keypad Maps Table B-3. MC9000-K: 43-Key Functions Local Function Key Sequence Display Backlight On/Off Keypad Backlight On/Off Contrast + <Func><F1> Contrast - <Func><F5> Volume + <Func><F4> Volume - <Func><F8>...
Page 456 B-26 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-4. MC9000-K: 43 Keypad Mapping Default Shift- (Numlock) Alpha Shift Func VK Code ASCII Value State State AlphaState Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+85 160+85 160+86 160+86 160+87 160+87...
Page 457 B-27 Keypad Maps Table B-4. MC9000-K: 43 Keypad Mapping (Continued) Default Shift- (Numlock) Alpha Shift Func VK Code ASCII Value State State AlphaState Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+83 160+83 160+84 160+84 160+79 160+79 160+80 160+80 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions.
Page 458 B-28 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-4. MC9000-K: 43 Keypad Mapping (Continued) Default Shift- (Numlock) Alpha Shift Func VK Code ASCII Value State State AlphaState Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+81 160+81 160+89 160+89 160+65...
Page 459 B-29 Keypad Maps Table B-4. MC9000-K: 43 Keypad Mapping (Continued) Default Shift- (Numlock) Alpha Shift Func VK Code ASCII Value State State AlphaState Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+67 160+67 160+68 160+69 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 460 B-30 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-4. MC9000-K: 43 Keypad Mapping (Continued) Default Shift- (Numlock) Alpha Shift Func VK Code ASCII Value State State AlphaState Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+70 160+70 160+71 160+71 160+72...
Page 461 B-31 Keypad Maps Table B-4. MC9000-K: 43 Keypad Mapping (Continued) Default Shift- (Numlock) Alpha Shift Func VK Code ASCII Value State State AlphaState Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+74 160+189 160+75 160+106 160+76 160+191 160+77 160+77 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions.
Page 462 B-32 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-4. MC9000-K: 43 Keypad Mapping (Continued) Default Shift- (Numlock) Alpha Shift Func VK Code ASCII Value State State AlphaState Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+78 160+78 Space Space Space...
Page 463 B-33 Keypad Maps Table B-4. MC9000-K: 43 Keypad Mapping (Continued) Default Shift- (Numlock) Alpha Shift Func VK Code ASCII Value State State AlphaState Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) Down Right Left 160+88 160+88 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions.
Page 464 B-34 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-4. MC9000-K: 43 Keypad Mapping (Continued) Default Shift- (Numlock) Alpha Shift Func VK Code ASCII Value State State AlphaState Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+90 160+90 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions.
Page 465: 53-Key Keypad (Mc9000-K
B-35 Keypad Maps 53-Key Keypad (MC9000-K) 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. See Table B-5 for key functions and Table B-6 for the keypad mappings.
Page 466 B-36 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-5. MC9000-K: 53 Key Functions Local Function Key Sequence Display Backlight On/Off <Func><Z> Keypad Backlight On/Off <Func><X> Contrast + <Func><D> Contrast - <Func> Volume + <Func><H> Volume - <Func><M>...
Page 467 B-37 Keypad Maps Table B-6. MC9000-K: 53-Key Mapping (Continued) Shift-Func VK Code ASCII Value Default State Shift State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+52 160+115 160+53 160+116 160+54 160+117 & 160+55 160+118 160+56 160+119 160+57 160+120 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions.
Page 468 B-38 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-6. MC9000-K: 53-Key Mapping (Continued) Shift-Func VK Code ASCII Value Default State Shift State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+48 160+121 Down Right Left * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions.
Page 469 B-39 Keypad Maps Table B-6. MC9000-K: 53-Key Mapping (Continued) Shift-Func VK Code ASCII Value Default State Shift State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) ENTER 160+65 < 160+188 > 160+190 160+67 ‘ “ 160+222 160+68 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions.
Page 470 B-40 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-6. MC9000-K: 53-Key Mapping (Continued) Shift-Func VK Code ASCII Value Default State Shift State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+69 160+219 160+70 160+221 160+71 160+220 160+72 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions.
Page 471 B-41 Keypad Maps Table B-6. MC9000-K: 53-Key Mapping (Continued) Shift-Func VK Code ASCII Value Default State Shift State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+73 160+74 ‘ 160+192 160+75 160+75 160+76 160+191 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 472 B-42 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-6. MC9000-K: 53-Key Mapping (Continued) Shift-Func VK Code ASCII Value Default State Shift State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+77 160+78 160+189 160+79 160+79 160+80 160+80 160+81 160+81 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions.
Page 473 B-43 Keypad Maps Table B-6. MC9000-K: 53-Key Mapping (Continued) Shift-Func VK Code ASCII Value Default State Shift State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+82 160+186 160+83 160+187 160+84 160+109 160+106 160+86 160+191 160+87 160+187 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions.
Page 474 B-44 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-6. MC9000-K: 53-Key Mapping (Continued) Shift-Func VK Code ASCII Value Default State Shift State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+88 160+89 160+89 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions.
Page 475: 3270 Emulator
B-45 Keypad Maps 3270 Emulator (MC9000-K) The 3270 emulator keypad contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and a function key. The 3270 emulator keypad uses the 53-key mapping when not in the emulator mode, see Table B-7 Table B-9 for descriptions for the 53-key mappings.
Page 476 B-46 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-7. 3270 Key Functions Local Function Key Sequence Program Information <Func><Ctrl> Diagnostics <Func><Ctrl><D> Keyclicks On/Off <Func><Ctrl><K> Quiet Mode On/Off <Func><Ctrl><Q> Terminal Configuration <Func><Ctrl><C> Host Profiles <Func><Ctrl><R> Message Recall <Func><Ctrl><M>...
Page 477 B-47 Keypad Maps Table B-8. 3270 Emulation 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> Field Mark <Ctrl><F> Home <Func><*> Insert <Ctrl><H> New Line <Ctrl><N>...
Page 478 B-48 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-8. 3270 Emulation Keys (Continued) 3270 Key Key Sequence <Func><4> <Func><5> <Func><6> <Func><7> <Func><8> <Func><9> <Func><0> <Shift><1> <Shift><2> <Shift><3> <Shift><4> <Shift><5> <Shift><6> <Shift><7> <Shift><8> <Shift><9> <Shift><0> <Ctrl><1> <Ctrl><2> <Ctrl><3>...
Page 479 B-49 Keypad Maps Table B-9. 3270 Character Map Char Key Sequence Space <space> <Ctrl><5> " <Shift><Func><C> <Ctrl><6> <Ctrl><7> <Ctrl><8> & <Ctrl><9> <Func><C> <Ctrl><0> <Func><Ctrl><A> <*> <Func><S> <Func><A> <Func><T> <.> <Func><V> <0> <1> <2> <3> <4> <5> <6> <7> <8> <9>...
Page 480 B-50 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-9. 3270 Character Map (Continued) Char Key Sequence <Shift><Func><R> <Func><R> < <Shift><Func><A> <Func><W> > <Shift><Func> <Func><Ctrl><G> <Func><Ctrl> <Shift><A> <Shift> <Shift><C> <Shift><D> <Shift><E> <Shift><F> <Shift><G> <Shift><H> <Shift> <Shift><J> <Shift><K> <Shift><L>...
Page 481 B-51 Keypad Maps Table B-9. 3270 Character Map (Continued) Char Key Sequence <Shift> <Shift><V> <Shift><W> <Shift><X> <Shift><Y> <Shift><Z> <Func><E> <Func><G> <Func><F> <Func><Ctrl><E> <Shift><Func><N> <Func><J> <A> <C> <D> <E> <F> <G> <H> <J> <K> <L> <M> <N> <O>...
Page 482 B-52 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-9. 3270 Character Map (Continued) Char Key Sequence <Q> <R> <S> <T> <V> <W> <X> <Y> <Z> <Shift><Func><E> <Shift><Func><G> <Shift><Func><F> <Shift><Func><J>...
Page 483: 5250 Emulator
B-53 Keypad Maps 5250 Emulator (MC9000-K) The 5250 emulator keypad contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and a function key. The 5250 emulator keypad uses the 53-key mapping when not in the emulator mode, see Table B-10 Table B-12 for descriptions for the 53-key mappings.
Page 484 B-54 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-10. 5250 Key Functions Local Function Key Sequence Program Information <Func><Ctrl> Diagnostics <Func><Ctrl><D> Keyclicks On/Off <Func><Ctrl><K> Quiet Mode On/Off <Func><Ctrl><Q> Terminal Configuration <Func><Ctrl><C> Host Profiles <Func><Ctrl><R> Message Recall <Func><Ctrl><M>...
Page 485 B-55 Keypad Maps Table B-11. 5250 Emulation 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> Field Minus <Func><*> Help <Ctrl><C> Home <Ctrl><A> Insert <Ctrl><H>...
Page 486 B-56 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-11. 5250 Emulation Keys (Continued) 5250 Key Key Sequence <Func><4> <Func><5> <Func><6> <Func><7> <Func><8> <Func><9> <Func><0> <Shift><1> <Shift><2> <Shift><3> <Shift><4> <Shift><5> <Shift><6> <Shift><7> <Shift><8> <Shift><9> <Shift><0> <Ctrl><1> <Ctrl><2> <Ctrl><3>...
Page 487 B-57 Keypad Maps Table B-12. 5250 Character Map Char Key Sequence Space <space> <Ctrl><5> " <Shift><Func><C> <Ctrl><6> <Ctrl><7> <Ctrl><8> & <Ctrl><9> <Func><C> <Ctrl><0> <Func><Ctrl><A> <*> <Func><S> <Func><A> <Func><T> <.> <Func><V> <0> <1> <2> <3> <4> <5> <6> <7> <8> <9>...
Page 488 B-58 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-12. 5250 Character Map (Continued) Char Key Sequence <Shift><Func><R> <Func><R> < <Shift><Func><A> <Func><W> > <Shift><Func> <Func><Ctrl><G> <Func><Ctrl> <Shift><A> <Shift> <Shift><C> <Shift><D> <Shift><E> <Shift><F> <Shift><G> <Shift><H> <Shift> <Shift><J> <Shift><K> <Shift><L>...
Page 489 B-59 Keypad Maps Table B-12. 5250 Character Map (Continued) Char Key Sequence <Shift> <Shift><V> <Shift><W> <Shift><X> <Shift><Y> <Shift><Z> <Func><E> <Func><G> <Func><F> <Func><Ctrl><E> <Shift><Func><N> <Func><J> <A> <C> <D> <E> <F> <G> <H> <J> <K> <L> <M> <N> <O>...
Page 490 B-60 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-12. 5250 Character Map (Continued) Char Key Sequence <Q> <R> <S> <T> <V> <W> <X> <Y> <Z> <Shift><Func><E> <Shift><Func><G> <Shift><Func><F> <Shift><Func><J>...
Page 491: Vt Emulator Keypad
B-61 Keypad Maps VT Emulator Keypad (MC9000-K) The VT Emulator keypad contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and a function key. The VT emulator keypad uses the 53-key mapping when not in the emulator mode, see Table B-13 Table B-16 for descriptions for the 53-key mappings.
Page 492 B-62 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-13. VT Terminal Functions VT Function Key Sequence Program Information <Func><Ctrl> Diagnostics <Func><Ctrl><D> Keyclicks On/Off <Func><Ctrl><K> Quiet Mode <Func><Ctrl><Q> Terminal Configuration <Func><Ctrl><C> Host Profiles <Func><Ctrl><R> Close Session <Func><Ctrl><T> Previous Session <Func><Ctrl><Shift><1>...
Page 493 B-63 Keypad Maps Table B-14. VT-100 Emulation Keys VT-100 Key Key Sequence Return <Return> Backspace <BKSP> <Func><*> Up Arrow <Up Arrow> Left Arrow <Left Arrow> <Esc> <BKSP> <Ctrl><J> Hard Terminal Reset <Func><Ctrl><H> Enter <Return> Backspace(Delete) <BKSP> Backtab <Func><.> Down Arrow <Down Arrow>...
Page 494 B-64 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-15. VT-220 Emulation Keys VT-220 Key Key Sequence Return <Return> Backspace <BKSP> <Func><*> Up Arrow <Up Arrow> Left Arrow <Left Arrow> Hard Terminal Reset <Func><Ctrl><H> Find <Func><Ctrl><Left> Insert Here <Func><Space>...
Page 495 B-65 Keypad Maps Table B-15. VT-220 Emulation 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 Terminal Reset <Func><Ctrl><S> Select <Func><Ctrl><Shift><5> Remove <Func><Ctrl><Shift><7> Next Screen <Func><Ctrl><Shift><6>...
Page 496 B-66 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-16. VT/HP Character Map Char Key Sequence <Ctrl><A> <Ctrl> <Ctrl><C> <Ctrl><D> <Ctrl><E> <Ctrl><F> <Ctrl><G> <Ctrl><H> <Ctrl> <Ctrl><J> <Ctrl><K> <Ctrl><L> <Ctrl><M> <Ctrl><N> <Ctrl><O> <Ctrl> <Ctrl><Q> <Ctrl><R> <Ctrl><S> <Ctrl><T> <Ctrl> <Ctrl><V>...
Page 497 B-67 Keypad Maps Table B-16. VT/HP Character Map (Continued) Char Key Sequence <Ctrl><Z> <ESC> <Ctrl><1> <Ctrl><2> <Ctrl><3> <Ctrl><4> Space <space> <Func><Q> " <Shift><Func><C> <Ctrl><6> <Ctrl><7> <Ctrl><8> & <Ctrl><9> <Func><C> <Ctrl><0> <Func><Ctrl><A> <*> <Func><S> <Func><A> <Func><T> <.> <Func><V> <0> <1> <2> <3>...
Page 498 B-68 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-16. VT/HP Character Map (Continued) Char Key Sequence <5> <6> <7> <8> <9> <Func> <Func><R> < <Func><K> <Func><W> > <Func><L> <Func><Ctrl><G> <Func><Ctrl> <Shift><A> <Shift> <Shift><C> <Shift><D> <Shift><E> <Shift><F> <Shift><G>...
Page 499 B-69 Keypad Maps Table B-16. VT/HP Character Map (Continued) Char Key Sequence <Shift> <Shift><Q> <Shift><R> <Shift><S> <Shift><T> <Shift> <Shift><V> <Shift><W> <Shift><X> <Shift><Y> <Shift><Z> <Func><E> <Func><G> <Func><F> <Func><Ctrl><E> <Shift><Func><N> <Func><J> <A> <C> <D> <E> <F> <G> <H> <J>...
Page 500 B-70 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-16. VT/HP Character Map (Continued) Char Key Sequence <K> <L> <M> <N> <O> <Q> <R> <S> <T> <V> <W> <X> <Y> <Z> <Shift><Func><E> <Func><O> <Shift><Func><F> <Shift><Func><J>...
Page 501: 28-Key Keypad (Mc9000-S
B-71 Keypad Maps 28-Key Keypad (MC9000-S) The 28-key keypad contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and a function key. See Table B-17 for key functions and Table B-18 for the keypad mappings. The mapping functions include: • 28-key functions •...
Page 502 B-72 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-17. MC9000-S: 28-Key Functions Local Function Key Sequence Display Backlight On/Off <Func><#> Keypad Backlight On/Off <Func><0> Contrast + <Func><1> Contrast - <Func><4> Volume + <Func><3> Volume - <Func><6>...
Page 503 B-73 Keypad Maps Table B-18. MC9000-S: 28 Key Keypad Mapping * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 504 B-74 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-18. MC9000-S: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) A B C 160+65 160+66 160+67 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 505 B-75 Keypad Maps Table B-18. MC9000-S: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) 160+68 160+69 160+70 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 506 B-76 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-18. MC9000-S: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) G HI 160+71 160+72 160+73 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 507 B-77 Keypad Maps Table B-18. MC9000-S: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) 160+74 160+75 160+76 160+187 43 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 508 B-78 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-18. MC9000-S: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) M N O 160+77 160+78 160+79 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 509 B-79 Keypad Maps Table B-18. MC9000-S: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) PQ RS 160+80 160+81 160+82 160+83 160+107 43 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 510 B-80 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-18. MC9000-S: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) T U V 160+84 160+85 160+86 160+189 45 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 511 B-81 Keypad Maps Table B-18. MC9000-S: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) W X YZ 160+87 160+88 160+89 160+90 160+191 47 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 512 B-82 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-18. MC9000-S: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) 160+106 42 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 513 B-83 Keypad Maps Table B-18. MC9000-S: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 514 B-84 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-18. MC9000-S: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) 160+51 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 515 B-85 Keypad Maps Table B-18. MC9000-S: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Space SPACE * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 516 B-86 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-18. MC9000-S: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) BKSP BKSP * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 517 B-87 Keypad Maps Table B-18. MC9000-S: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 518 B-88 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-18. MC9000-S: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Down * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 519 B-89 Keypad Maps Table B-18. MC9000-S: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Right * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 520 B-90 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-18. MC9000-S: 28 Key Keypad Mapping (Continued) Left * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 521: 38-Key Numeric/Function Keypad (Mc9000-S
B-91 Keypad Maps 38-Key Numeric/Function Keypad (MC9000-S) The 38-key numeric/function keypad contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and a function key. See Table B-19 for key functions and Table B-20 for the keypad mappings. The mapping functions include: •...
Page 522 B-92 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-19. MC9000-K: 38-Key Numeric/Function Keypad Functions Local Function Key Sequence Display Backlight On/Off Keypad Backlight On/Off Contrast + <Func><F1> Contrast - <Func><F5> Volume + <Func><F4> Volume - <Func><F8>...
Page 523 B-93 Keypad Maps Table B-20. MC9000-S: 38-Key Numeric/Function Keypad Mapping Default Shift- (Num-lock) Alpha Func VK Code ASCII Value State State Shift State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) Left Down Right CTRL Shift * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions.
Page 524 B-94 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-20. MC9000-S: 38-Key Numeric/Function Keypad Mapping (Continued) Default Shift- (Num-lock) Alpha Func VK Code ASCII Value State State Shift State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+65 160+66 160+66 160+67...
Page 525 B-95 Keypad Maps Table B-20. MC9000-S: 38-Key Numeric/Function Keypad Mapping (Continued) Default Shift- (Num-lock) Alpha Func VK Code ASCII Value State State Shift State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+68 160+69 160+70 160+70 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions.
Page 526 B-96 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-20. MC9000-S: 38-Key Numeric/Function Keypad Mapping (Continued) Default Shift- (Num-lock) Alpha Func VK Code ASCII Value State State Shift State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+71 160+187 160+72 160+80...
Page 527 B-97 Keypad Maps Table B-20. MC9000-S: 38-Key Numeric/Function Keypad Mapping (Continued) Default Shift- (Num-lock) Alpha Func VK Code ASCII Value State State Shift State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+74 160+189 160+75 160+106 BKSP 160+76 160+191 160+85 160+85 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions.
Page 528 B-98 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-20. MC9000-S: 38-Key Numeric/Function Keypad Mapping (Continued) Default Shift- (Num-lock) Alpha Func VK Code ASCII Value State State Shift State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+86 160+86 160+87 160+87...
Page 529 B-99 Keypad Maps Table B-20. MC9000-S: 38-Key Numeric/Function Keypad Mapping (Continued) Default Shift- (Num-lock) Alpha Func VK Code ASCII Value State State Shift State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+83 160+83 160+77 160+77 160+78 160+78 160+79 160+79 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions.
Page 530 B-100 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-20. MC9000-S: 38-Key Numeric/Function Keypad Mapping (Continued) Default Shift- (Num-lock) Alpha Func VK Code ASCII Value State State Shift State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+89 160+89 Star 160+84...
Page 531 B-101 Keypad Maps Table B-20. MC9000-S: 38-Key Numeric/Function Keypad Mapping (Continued) Default Shift- (Num-lock) Alpha Func VK Code ASCII Value State State Shift State Func State State (Decimal) (Decimal) ENTER * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 532: 38-Key Alpha/Shifted Numeric Keypad (Mc9000-S
B-102 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide 38-Key Alpha/Shifted Numeric Keypad (MC9000-S) The 38-key alpha/shifted numeric keypad contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and function keys. See Table B-21 for key functions and Table B-22 for the keypad mappings.
Page 533 B-103 Keypad Maps Table B-21. 38-Key Functions Local Function Key Sequence Display Backlight On/Off <Func><V> Keypad Backlight On/Off <Func><Y> Contrast + <Func><A> Contrast - <Func><E> Volume + <Func><D> Volume - <Func><H> Table B-22. 38-Key Alpha/Shifted Numeric Mapping Numeric Func State CAP State, State, Orange VK Code...
Page 534 B-104 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-22. 38-Key Alpha/Shifted Numeric Mapping (Continued) Numeric Func State CAP State, State, Orange VK Code ASCII Value Default State Blue Key (Decimal) (Decimal) SPACE BKSP ENTER 160+65 160+67 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions.
Page 535 B-105 Keypad Maps Table B-22. 38-Key Alpha/Shifted Numeric Mapping (Continued) Numeric Func State CAP State, State, Orange VK Code ASCII Value Default State Blue Key (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+68 160+69 160+70 160+71 160+72 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
Page 536 B-106 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-22. 38-Key Alpha/Shifted Numeric Mapping (Continued) Numeric Func State CAP State, State, Orange VK Code ASCII Value Default State Blue Key (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+73 160+74 160+75 160+76 160+77 160+78...
Page 537 B-107 Keypad Maps Table B-22. 38-Key Alpha/Shifted Numeric Mapping (Continued) Numeric Func State CAP State, State, Orange VK Code ASCII Value Default State Blue Key (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+79 160+80 160+81 160+82 160+83 160+84 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions.
Page 538 B-108 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Table B-22. 38-Key Alpha/Shifted Numeric Mapping (Continued) Numeric Func State CAP State, State, Orange VK Code ASCII Value Default State Blue Key (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+86 160+87 160+88 160+89 * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions.
Page 539 B-109 Keypad Maps Table B-22. 38-Key Alpha/Shifted Numeric Mapping (Continued) Numeric Func State CAP State, State, Orange VK Code ASCII Value Default State Blue Key (Decimal) (Decimal) CTRL * See Table 2-9 on page 2-30 for keypad special functions. Note: Blank lines are provided to allow the application developer to use this table as a keypad mapping worksheet.
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Page 541 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. Access Point Access Point (AP) refers to Symbol’s Spectrum24 Ethernet Access Point.
Page 542 GL-2 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide ® ® AirBEAM Manager AirBEAM Manager is a comprehensive wireless network management system that provides essential functions that are required to configure, monitor, upgrade and ® troubleshoot the Spectrum24 wireless network and its components (including networked mobile computers).
Page 543 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,"...
Page 544 GL-4 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Binary digit. One bit is the basic unit of binary information. Generally, eight consecutive bits compose one byte of data. The pattern of 0 and 1 values within the byte determines its meaning.
Page 545 Communication port; ports are identified by number, e.g., COM1, COM2. Continuous Code A bar code or symbol in which all spaces within the symbol are parts of characters. There are no intercharacter gaps in a continuous code. The absence of gaps allows for greater information density.
Page 546 Also see, Encryption and Key. Depth of Field The range between minimum and maximum distances at which a scanner can read a symbol with a certain minimum element width. Device Configuration Package The Symbol Device Configuration Package provides the...
Page 547 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.
Page 548 GL-8 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide ESS_ID Extended Service Set Identifier, defines the coverage area. Prior to the release of the 802.11 specification the ESS_ID was called the Net_ID or Network Identifier. For terminals using Spectrum24 radios with the 802.11 protocol, an ESS_ID allows facilities to limit which Access Points a mobile computer can communicate with.
Page 549 GL-9 Glossary Hard Reset See Cold Boot. Hopping Sequence A set of random frequencies designed to minimize interference with other sets of random frequencies. A hopping sequence determines the pattern with which a station that uses frequency hopping changes its communications frequency.
Page 550 GL-10 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Intercharacter Gap The space between two adjacent bar code characters in a discrete code. Interleaved Bar Code A bar code in which characters are paired together, using bars to represent the first character and the intervening spaces to represent the second.
Page 551 GL-11 Glossary Kerberos Kerberos is a network authentication protocol. It is designed to provide strong authentication for client/server applications by using secret-key cryptography. A free implementation of this protocol is available from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Kerberos is available in many commercial products as well. A key is the specific code used by the algorithm to encrypt or decrypt the data.
Page 552 GL-12 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Mobile Computer. 1 mil = 1 thousandth of an inch. Misread (Misdecode) A condition which occurs when the data output of a reader or interface controller does not agree with the data encoded within a bar code symbol.
Page 553 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...
Page 554 The state in which a scanner is configured for parameter values. See Scanning Mode. Quiet Zone A clear space, containing no dark marks, which precedes the start character of a bar code symbol and follows the stop character. QWERTY A standard keyboard commonly used on North American and some European PC keyboards.
Page 555 Software Mobility 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.
Page 556 GL-16 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide STEP Symbol Terminal Enabler Program. Subnet A subset of nodes on a network that are serviced by the same router. See Router. Subnet Mask A 32-bit number used to separate the network and host sections of an IP address.
Page 557 GL-17 Glossary TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) A communications protocol used to internetwork dissimilar systems. This standard is the protocol of the Internet and has become the global standard for communications. TCP provides transport functions, which ensures that the total amount of bytes sent is received correctly at the other end.
Page 558 GL-18 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide Trivial File Transfer Protocol See TFTP. See Terminate and Stay Resident. Universal Product Code. A relatively complex numeric symbology. Each character consists of two bars and two spaces, each of which is any of four widths. The standard symbology for retail food packages in the United States.
Page 559 GL-19 Glossary 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 Manager) See AirBEAM Manager.
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Page 561: Index
Index Numerics USB connection ....7-34, 7-41 DEX cable ......1-7, 7-6 128-bit shared key .
Page 562 IN-2 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide serial connection ..7-34, 7-37, 7-41 appearance ....... 3-20 multi media card .
Page 563 ......6-37 contacting Symbol ......xxii DNS .
Page 564 IN-4 MC9000-K/S for Embedded Windows® CE .NET Product Reference Guide internet wireless connection ....4-27 file explorer .......11-4 internet explorer .
Page 565 Index IN-5 MicroAP Authentication Options ....6-36 missed beacons ......6-19 partitions MMC .
Page 566 ......7-5 symbol support center ..... . . xxiii series 9000 SDK .
Page 567 Index IN-7 task manager ......2-38 UBC adapter ......1-7, 7-5 taskbar .
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Symbol MC9000-K/S Product Reference Manual

Chapter Contents

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Chapter 1. Getting Started

Chapter 2 . Operating the MC9000-K/S

Chapter 3 . Settings

Chapter 4. Communications

Chapter 5. Applications

Chapter 6. Spectrum24 Network Configuration

Chapter 7 . Accessories

Chapter 8 . Software Installation

Chapter 9 . Airbeam Smart

Chapter 10. Rapid Deployment Client

Chapter 11 . Mobile Computer Configuration

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