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MT65 Beluga Portable Data Collector User Guide...
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All pictures in this manual are for reference only and actual product may differ. Regarding to the product modification and update, Fujian Newland Auto-ID Tech. Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes to any software or hardware to improve reliability, function, or design at any time without notice.
Table of Contents Revision History ..................................- 3 - Chapter 1 About This Guide ................................ 1 Introduction ..................................1 Documentation Set ................................1 Chapter Descriptions ................................ 2 More Information ................................2 Service Information ................................2 Chapter 2 Getting Started ................................3 Introduction ..................................
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Date & Time ..................................17 Display.................................... 18 Ringtones ..................................18 Restoring Factory Settings ............................. 19 Language & Input Method .............................. 20 Shortcuts to Apps ................................20 Widgets ..................................20 Chapter 4 Scanning Barcodes ..............................21 Scanning 1D Barcode ..............................21 Scanning 2D Barcode ..............................
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Development Environment ............................. 36 Use of Non-standard Interfaces ............................36 Chapter 11 Maintenance & Troubleshooting ..........................37 Introduction ..................................37 Important Safety & Handling Information ........................37 Disassembly and Retrofit ............................37 External Power Supply ............................37 Abnormal Situation ..............................37 Drop Damage .................................
Chapter 1 About This Guide Introduction This guide provides instructions for programming and operating the NLS-MT65 portable data collector (hereinafter referred to as “the MT65” or “the terminal”). Documentation Set The documentation set for the MT65 includes: NLS-MT65 Portable Data Collector Quick Start: Describes how to get the NLS-MT65 up and running. ...
For more product and support information, please visit our web site: http://www.nlscan.com . Service Information Newland China Phone +86-400-608-0591 Email marketing@nlscan.com Newland Europe Phone +31(0)-345-870-033 Email Info@newland-id.com Newland Taiwan Phone +886-2-7731-5388 Email Info@newland-id.com.tw Newland North America Phone +1-510-490-3888 Email Info@newlandna.com...
Chapter 2 Getting Started Introduction This chapter lists the parts and accessories for the MT65 and explains how to install, remove and charge the battery, and power on the MT65 for the first time. Unpacking Carefully remove all protective material from the pack and verify that the following items are present: ...
Installing the Battery Step 1: Move the battery cover latch to the open position as shown in the figure above and then remove the cover. Step 2: Place the battery as indicated in the battery compartment. Removing the Battery Step 1: Turn off the terminal. Remove the hand strap. Move the battery cover latch to the open position and remove the cover.
Charging the Battery There are two methods to charge the battery: Charge with AC adapter: Connect the MT65 to a power outlet using the included AC adapter. It takes 4.5-5 hours to fully charge the terminal (The terminal is shut down or in sleep mode). Note: Low battery may result in malfunction of the MT65.
Charging LED Charge with AC adapter: MT60’s LEDs for indicating charging/battery statuses Blue LED on Fully charged Red LED on Charging in progress Red LED flashes constantly Low-battery alert Note: When the battery is dead or juice too low to power on the MT65, charge the terminal for 15 minutes before using it. ...
Keypad Menu Key Home Key Scan Key Return Key Enter Key Number-Function Switch The MT65 has 30 keys including function, numeric, navigation and scan keys. Home Key: Press it to go to the first Main Screen. Press and hold the key to display the app(s) most recently used. Tap an app to open it. Return Key: Press it to go back to the previous screen.
Communicating with PC Step 1: Connect the Micro USB port on the MT65 to your computer with the included USB cable. Step 2: Switch the MT65 on. On the Home screen, swipe from top to bottom with one finger in one smooth motion to reveal the notification bar as shown below.
Installing the MicroSD Card/Micro SIM Card Step 1: Remove the hand strap, battery cover and battery. Lift up the slot cover. Step 2: Insert the MicroSD card/ Micro SIM card into the holder, with its metal contacts facing down. Step 3: Close the slot cover.
Chapter 3 Basics Switching On/ Rebooting/ Switching Off the MT65 After installing the SIM card and battery and having the MT65 fully charged, you may switch the terminal on. Switch the MT65 on: Press and hold the Power Key for a while. Note that the initialization is going to take some time before the MT65 displays the Home screen.
Locking/Unlocking the MT65 Lock the MT65: Press the Power Key . If no operation is performed on the MT65 for a preset period of time, the MT65 locks automatically. You can change how long it takes the screen to lock. Unlock the MT65: Press the Power Key , then drag on the screen rightwards.
Status Icons The icons in the status bar at the top of the screen give information about the MT65. Status Icon Description Status Icon Description WLAN 3G signal strength Bluetooth Airplane mode USB connected USB debugging Missed calls Battery charging in progress New messages Battery fully charged Mute mode...
Installing App Use one of the following methods to install a new app on the MT65: 1. Download an APK file from online app store and install it. 2. Download software package onto a MicroSD card or PC and copy it to your terminal. Then install it with File Manager. 3.
Date & Time You can change the date and time on the MT65. and then “Date & time”, and set the date and time on the screen shown Set the date and time: Tap the app icon below as per your needs.
Display and then “Display”, and set the brightness, wallpaper, sleep timer, front size or other item on the Tap the app icon screen shown below as per your needs. Ringtones and then “Sound”, and set the ringtones and other notification sounds as per your needs. Tap the app icon...
Restoring Factory Settings -> “Backup & reset” -> “Factory data reset” -> “Reset phone” -> “Erase everything”. Tap the app icon To restore the terminal to factory settings and delete all the data on the internal storage, such as music, photos, select “Erase internal storage”...
Language & Input Method -> “Language & input” -> “Language” -> your desired language. Change the language: Tap the app icon -> “Language & input” -> “Default” -> your desired input method. Change the input method: Tap the app icon Shortcuts to Apps Create a shortcut to an app on your Home screen: Tap on the Home screen.
Chapter 4 Scanning Barcodes Scanning 1D Barcode Adjust the scan angle or the distance between the MT65 and the target barcode to ensure the length of laser beam is roughly 8mm greater than that of the barcode, as shown below. 错误...
Scanning 2D Barcode Adjust the scan angle and the distance between the MT65 and the target barcode to make them fall into the following ranges: 1) Point the MT65’s focus lamp at the center of the barcode. 2) Move the MT65 until you find the appropriate scan distance. 3)...
Programming Scanner Tap the app icon to start scanner configuration. Output Mode 1. Simulate keystroke: Output scanned data to keyboard buffer to simulate keyboard input. 2. Output via API: Application acquires scanned data by receiving system broadcasts. For more information, see Barcode Scanner SDK Handbook.
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Scan Mode 1. Level mode: Press the Scan key to start a decode session which continues until the key is released. 2. Pulse mode: Press the Scan key to start a decode session which continues until the decode session timeout expires. ...
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Prefix & Suffix To set the prefix/suffix, enter the hexadecimal value of a desired prefix/suffix and then tap “OK”. Good Read Indicator...
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Symbologies Enable or disable the barcode symbologies. Laser (≥4mil) EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, ISSN, ISBN, Codabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 32 Pharmaceutica, Code39,Code 93, ITF-6,ITF-14, Interleaved 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, Straight 2 of 5 IATA, Straight 2 of 5 Industrial, GS1 Databar,GS1-128, MSI-Plessey, Plessey, Telepen, Australian Post, British Post, Canadian Post, China Post, InfoMail, Intelligent Mail Bar Code, Japanese Post, KIX Post, Korea Post, Planet Code, Postal-4i, Postnet.
Chapter 5 Bluetooth You can set up a Bluetooth connection between the MT65 and other Bluetooth devices, such as PC, mobile phone. Note that Bluetooth connection works better if there are no obstacles between them. Before you can use a Bluetooth device with the MT65, you must first pair them. 1.
Chapter 6 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Settings Join a Wi-Fi network: 1. Tap the app icon and turn Wi-Fi on to find available Wi-Fi networks. If Wi-Fi is already ON, then the terminal will automatically scan for available networks. 2. Tap a network and then enter the password. 3.
IP Settings To set the IP, follow the first two steps of joining a Wi-Fi network, check the “Show advanced options” item, tap “DHCP” and choose your desired option.
Chapter 7 Phone & Messages Making Calls Make a call: Tap the app icon on the home screen then , enter a phone number using the physical or on-screen keypad, then tap on the screen. To end the call, tap on the screen.
SMS and MMS Messages Send an SMS message: Tap the app icon on the Home screen then , enter the recipient(s) and text, and Send an MMS message: Tap the app icon on the Home screen then , enter the recipient(s) and text, press on the MT65 and select “Add subject”...
Chapter 8 Mobile Network Introduction The MT65 can also use GPRS/3G network to connect to the Internet. To establish GPRS/3G connection, you must have a Micro SIM card installed in your MT65. The MT65 supports GPRS, EDGE and WCDMA. Mobile Network Settings If no Wi-Fi networks are available, or if you’ve turned Wi-Fi off, then the MT65 connects to the Internet via your mobile data network when available.
Chapter 9 Others Camera Launch the Camera app on your terminal. View photo/video Take a photo or start/stop videorecording Settings Select a mode : Tap it to reveal the parameters such as flashlight mode, exposure and white balance and set those parameters as per your needs.
, scroll up the screen to locate “Location” and tap it, then: Tap the app icon 1. Turn Location on. 2. Tap “Mode” and then choose a location mode as per actual need. 3. Use a third-party map app or other GPS app to obtain location information.
NFC (optional) then “More…” and select “NFC”. To enable the NFC feature, tap the app icon Then you can install an NFC writer on the MT65 to read and write NFC tags.
Chapter 10 App Development Guide Development Environment The MT65 runs on Android 4.4 operating system and it is recommended to use Android SDK 4.0 to 4.4 and Eclipse 3.7.2 or higher when developing apps for the MT65. Use of Non-standard Interfaces See Barcode Scanner SDK Handbook.
Continued use in this case may result in fire or electric shock. Drop Damage If the terminal is damaged due to a drop from high place, immediately cut off the power and contact your dealer or Newland customer service center.
Mounting Location Do not place the terminal on unstable or uneven surfaces as it may fall and cause injury. Do not expose the terminal to humidity or dust as this may cause fire or electric shock. Do not expose the terminal to direct sunlight for extended periods. Wireless Functionalities Do not use the terminal’s wireless functionalities where wireless device use is prohibited or where it may cause interference or danger, such as in aircrafts, petrol stations.
Unresponsive keypad or This problem may be caused by unreliable cable connection between keypad Keypad incorrect response to any and mainboard or keypad malfunction. Please contact Newland after -sales key entry. service. Charging LED is OFF when Ensure the AC adapter is plugged in properly.
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