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  • Page 1 MC7090CN Enterprise Digital Assistant User Guide...
  • Page 3 MC7090CN User Guide 72E-88965-03 Revision A March 2015...
  • Page 4 MC7090CN User Guide © 2015 ZIH Corp and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from Zebra. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About This Guide Introduction ........................vii Documentation Set ....................vii Configurations........................ viii Chapter Descriptions ..................... viii Notational Conventions....................ix Related Documents ....................... x Service Information ......................x Chapter 1: Getting Started Introduction ........................1-1 Unpacking ........................1-2 Accessories ........................
  • Page 6 MC7090CN User Guide Status Icons ........................2-1 Speaker Icon ......................2-2 Battery Icon ......................2-3 Connectivity Icon ..................... 2-3 Time Icon ........................ 2-4 Multiple Notifications Icon ..................2-5 LED Indicators ......................2-5 Keypads ........................2-6 Numeric Keypad Configuration ................2-6 QWERTY Keypad Configuration ................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents - v Creating a New File or Folder ................3-14 Deleting a File ....................3-14 Getting a File ..................... 3-14 Copying a File ....................3-15 Connecting to the Internet Using an Access Point ..........3-15 Dial-Up Networking Services .................. 3-15 Adding a Dial-up Entry ..................
  • Page 8 Four Slot Ethernet Cradle ..................5-7 Vehicle Cradle ......................5-8 Four Slot Spare Battery Charger ................5-9 Cables ........................5-10 Magnetic Stripe Reader ..................5-10 Trigger Handle ......................5-11 Appendix A: Technical Specifications MC7090CN Technical Specifications ................A-1 MC7090CN Accessory Specifications ................A-4...

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and can differ from actual screens. NOTE Documentation Set The documentation set for the MC7090CN provides information for specific user needs, and includes: ® Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Applications User Guide for Zebra Devices - describes how to use •...

  • Page 10: Configurations

    MC7090CN User Guide Configurations This guide covers the following configurations: ® ® MC7090CN - Windows Mobile 5.0 Operating System; 802.11a/b/g radio; Bluetooth wireless • technology; color display; 64MB RAM/128MB flash memory; 1D laser scanner or 2D imager; numeric or QWERTY keypad;...

  • Page 11: Notational Conventions

    EDA. • Notational Conventions The following conventions are used in this document: “EDA” refers to the MC7090CN series of hand-held EDAs. • Italics are used to highlight the following: • Chapters and sections in this and related documents...

  • Page 12: Related Documents

    MC7090CN User Guide Related Documents MC70 Quick Start Guide, p/n 72-71770-xx • MC70 Microsoft Mobile 5.0 Regulatory Information, p/n 72-71767-xx • MC7090CN Integrator Guide, p/n 72E-88966-xx • ® Microsoft Applications for Mobile and CE 5.0 User Guide, p/n 72E-78456-xx •...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    EDA for the first time. Radio Power Scan/Decode Charge Status LED Status LED Power Button Scan/Action Button Up/Down Button Touch Screen with Keypad Protective Overlay (Numeric Keypad Pictured) I/O Connector Handstrap Attachment MC7090CN Front View Figure 1-1...

  • Page 14: Unpacking

    1 - 2 MC7090CN User Guide Handstrap Battery Cover Handstrap Slot Battery Cover Latch Memory Card Slot Speaker Scan Window Action Button (Imager Model Shown) Scan/Action Button Tether Point Stylus MC7090CN Rear View Figure 1-2 Unpacking Carefully remove all protective material from the EDA and save the shipping container for later storage and shipping.

  • Page 15: Accessories

    Charges the EDA main battery and connects the EDA with an Ethernet network. VCD7000 Vehicle Cradle Installs in a vehicle and charges the EDA main battery and a spare battery. Provides serial data communication between an MC7090CN and an external device. Four Slot Spare Battery Charges up to four EDA spare batteries.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    1 - 4 MC7090CN User Guide Getting Started To start using the EDA for the first time: Install the main battery and cover assembly. • Charge the EDA. • Power on the EDA. • Configure the EDA. • Installing and Removing the Main Battery Installing the Main Battery Before using the EDA, install a lithium-ion battery.

  • Page 17: Removing The Main Battery

    Getting Started 1 - 5 With the battery cover latches open, insert the cover, bottom first, then press down on the top of the cover. Battery Cover Latch Battery Cover Inserting the Battery Cover Figure 1-4 Close the battery cover latches on either side of the battery cover. Insert the handstrap through the handstrap slot, then tighten and press down to secure.

  • Page 18: Charging The Battery

    40 hours. To charge batteries, use either a cable or one of the following cradles. For cradle setup and charging procedures refer to the MC7090CN Integrator Guide. Single Slot USB/Serial Cradle •...

  • Page 19: Charging Spare Batteries

    Getting Started 1 - 7 The standard capacity battery (1900 mAh) fully charges in less than four hours. The extended capacity battery (3800 mAh) fully charges in less than eight hours. LED Charge Indicators Table 1-2 Charge Status LED Indication EDA is not charging;...

  • Page 20: Charging Temperature

    1 - 8 MC7090CN User Guide Charging Temperature Charge batteries in temperatures from 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F). Note that at temperatures above 35 charging is intelligently controlled by the EDA and the charging accessory in order to ensure safe operation and optimize long-term battery life.
  • Page 21 Getting Started 1 - 9 Secure the handstrap by pressing the two sides together as shown in Figure 1-8. Handstrap Adjustment Figure 1-8...

  • Page 22: Removing The Screen Protector

    1 - 10 MC7090CN User Guide Removing the Screen Protector A screen protector is applied to the MC7090CN. Zebra recommends using this to minimize wear and tear. Screen protectors enhance the usability and durability of touch screen displays. To remove the screen protector, lift the corner using a thin plastic card, such as a credit card, then carefully lift it off the display.

  • Page 23: Changing The Power Settings

    Getting Started 1 - 11 Changing the Power Settings To set the EDA to turn off after a short period of non-use: Tap Start - Settings - System tab - Power icon - Advanced tab. Select the On battery power: Turn off device if not used for check box and select a value from the drop-down list.

  • Page 24: Turning Off The Bluetooth And Wan Radios

    1 - 12 MC7090CN User Guide Turning Off the Bluetooth and WAN Radios The Flight Mode feature only turns off the Bluetooth radios. You must turn off the WLAN NOTE radio separately. To turn off the Bluetooth radio: Tap the Connectivity icon and select Turn on flight mode •...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2: Using The Mc70

    Using the MC70 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Using the MC70 Introduction This chapter explains the buttons, status icons, and controls on the EDA, and provides basic instructions for using the EDA, including powering on and resetting the EDA, and entering and capturing data. Status Icons The navigation bar at the top of the screen can contain the status icons listed in Table...

  • Page 26: Speaker Icon

    2 - 2 MC7090CN User Guide The command bar at the bottom of the screen can contain the task tray icons listed in Table 2-2. Task Tray Icons Table 2-2 Icon Description Wireless connection Indicates WLAN signal strength. status Bluetooth Enabled Bluetooth radio is on.

  • Page 27: Battery Icon

    Using the MC70 2 - 3 Battery Icon Battery icons appear on the navigation bar when the main battery or backup battery power falls below a predetermined level. A Battery dialog box also appears indicating the status of the main or backup battery. Battery Status Dialog Box Figure 2-2 Also view the battery status using the Power window.

  • Page 28: Time Icon

    2 - 4 MC7090CN User Guide Time Icon The Time icon displays the current time in a digital or analog format. To change the time format, tap and hold the Time icon until a menu appears. Select the format. Digital Clock...

  • Page 29: Multiple Notifications Icon

    Multiple Notifications Icon Figure 2-6 LED Indicators The MC7090CN has three LED indicators. The Scan/Decode LED indicates status for scanning. The Charge Status LED indicates status for main battery charging. The Radio Power Status LED indicates radio status. Table 2-3 describes the LED indications.

  • Page 30: Keypads

    Any one of the radios is on. No radio is on. *The Radio Power Status LED is disabled by default. A registry setting change is required to make this LED functional. Refer to the MC7090CN Integrator Guide. For information about scanning/decoding, see Data Capture on page 2-17.
  • Page 31 Using the MC70 2 - 7 MC70 Numeric Keypad Descriptions Table 2-4 Description Blue Key (left) Use this key to launch applications or access items (shown on the keypad in blue). Press the Blue key once to activate this mode, followed by another key. A single press displays the following icon at the bottom of the screen, until a second key is pressed: Orange Key (right)
  • Page 32 2 - 8 MC7090CN User Guide MC70 Numeric Keypad Descriptions (Continued) Table 2-4 Description SPACE Produces a space. BACKSPACE Produces a backspace. SHIFT Press and release the SHIFT key to activate the keypad alternate SHIFT functions. A single press displays the following icon at the bottom of the screen, until a second...
  • Page 33 Using the MC70 2 - 9 Numeric Keypad Input Modes (Continued) Table 2-5 Orange Key Orange + Shift Keys Numeric Mode (Alpha Lowercase Mode) (Alpha Uppercase Mode) Blue+ SHIFT 1st Press 1st Press + Key Press Press Press Press Press Press >...

  • Page 34: Qwerty Keypad Configuration

    2 - 10 MC7090CN User Guide QWERTY Keypad Configuration The QWERTY keypad produces the 26-character alphabet (A-Z, both lowercase and uppercase), numbers (0-9), and assorted characters. The keypad is color-coded to indicate which modifier key to press to produce a particular character or action.
  • Page 35 Using the MC70 2 - 11 QWERTY Keypad Descriptions (Continued) Table 2-6 Action Orange Key (right) Accesses the secondary layer of characters and actions (shown on the keypad in orange). Press the Orange key once to activate this mode temporarily, followed by •...
  • Page 36 2 - 12 MC7090CN User Guide QWERTY Keypad Descriptions (Continued) Table 2-6 Action Backspace Produces a backspace. Enter Executes a selected item or function. Star Produces an asterisk. Use this key in conjunction with the Blue key as an OK or close button. This function is user programmable.
  • Page 37 Using the MC70 2 - 13 QWERTY Keypad Input Modes (Continued) Table 2-7 Normal Shift + Key Orange + Key Blue + Key ‘ BACKSPACE Backspace Shift Shift & < Back tab SPACE Space > ENTER Enter Note: An application can change the key functions. The keypad may not function exactly as described.

  • Page 38: Special Character Key

    2 - 14 MC7090CN User Guide Special Character Key Special characters are only available on the QWERTY keypad configurations. NOTE To add special characters using the MC70 áü key, type the related character first, then press the Orange + áü...
  • Page 39 Using the MC70 2 - 15 Special Characters (Continued) Table 2-8 Special Characters “ & ‘...

  • Page 40: Function Buttons

    2 - 16 MC7090CN User Guide Function Buttons The EDA’s buttons perform certain functions. Power Button Scan/Action Button Up/Down Button Action Button Scan/Action Button Function Buttons Figure 2-10 Power: Press the red Power button to turn the EDA screen on and off. The EDA is in suspend mode •...

  • Page 41: Data Capture

    Using the MC70 2 - 17 Data Capture The MC70 offers two types of data capture options: Linear scanning • Imaging. • Imager Linear Scanner Data Capture Configurations Figure 2-11 Linear Scanning EDAs with an integrated linear scanner have the following features: Reading of a variety of bar code symbologies, including the most popular linear, postal, and 1-D code •...

  • Page 42: Scanning Considerations

    2 - 18 MC7090CN User Guide Image Capture Mode: Use this mode to capture an image within the EDA’s field of view. This is useful • for capturing signatures or images of items like damaged boxes. Scanning Considerations Typically, scanning is a simple matter of aim, scan, and decode and a few quick trial efforts master it. However,...

  • Page 43: Imager Scanning

    Using the MC70 2 - 19 Press the scan button. Ensure the red scan beam covers the entire bar code. The Scan/Decode LED lights red to indicate that scanning is in process, then lights green and a beep sounds, by default, to indicate the bar code was decoded successfully.

  • Page 44: Resetting The Eda

    2 - 20 MC7090CN User Guide Incorrect Correct Imager Aiming Pattern: Bar Code Not Centered Figure 2-16 Pick List Mode with Multiple Bar Codes in Aiming Pattern Figure 2-17 Release the scan button. Imager decoding usually occurs instantaneously. The EDA repeats the steps required to take a digital NOTE picture (image) of a poor or difficult bar code as long as the scan button remains pressed.

  • Page 45: Waking The Eda

    Using the MC70 2 - 21 Waking the EDA The wakeup conditions define what actions wake up the EDA. These settings are configurable and the factory default settings shown in Table 2-9 are subject to change/update. Wakeup Conditions (Default Settings) Table 2-9 Status Description...
  • Page 46 2 - 22 MC7090CN User Guide To unlock the device and free it for use, tap Unlock. Unlock Device Window Figure 2-19 Tap Unlock on the Unlock Device window.

  • Page 47: Chapter 3 Using Bluetooth

    Using Bluetooth Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Using Bluetooth Introduction Bluetooth-equipped devices can communicate without wires, using frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) radio frequency (RF) to transmit and receive data in the 2.4 GHz Industry Scientific and Medical (ISM) band (802.15.1). Bluetooth wireless technology is specifically designed for short-range (30 feet/10 meters) communication and low power consumption.

  • Page 48: Security

    3 - 2 MC7090CN User Guide Security The current Bluetooth specification defines security at the link level. Application-level security is not specified. This allows application developers to define security mechanisms tailored to their specific need. Link-level security occurs between devices, not users, while application-level security can be implemented on a per-user basis.

  • Page 49: Disabling Bluetooth

    Using Bluetooth 3 - 3 Disabling Bluetooth To disable Bluetooth, tap Bluetooth icon - Disable Bluetooth. The Bluetooth icon changes to indicate that Bluetooth is disabled. Disable Bluetooth Figure 3-1 Enabling Bluetooth To enable Bluetooth, tap Bluetooth icon - Enable Bluetooth. The Bluetooth icon changes to indicate that Bluetooth is enabled.

  • Page 50: Warm Boot

    3 - 4 MC7090CN User Guide Warm Boot Performing a warm boot on the EDA returns Bluetooth to the last state after initialization. Suspend Suspending the EDA turns off Bluetooth. Suspending the EDA powers off the Bluetooth radio and drops the piconet (Bluetooth NOTE connection).
  • Page 51 Using Bluetooth 3 - 5 Select an action from the drop-down list. Options include: Explore Services on Remote Device • Pair with a Remote Device • Active Sync via Bluetooth • Browse Files on Remote Device • Connect to Internet Using Access Point •...

  • Page 52: Explorer Mode

    3 - 6 MC7090CN User Guide Select the Save As Favorite check box to save this service in the Favorite view. In the Favorite Name text box, enter a name for this service that will appear in the Favorite list.

  • Page 53: Discovering Bluetooth Device(S)

    Using Bluetooth 3 - 7 You can also use the “tap and hold” technique to view available options. Scroll bars and view options are similar to those on the Windows desktop. The tree structure lists the following sub-items: Local Device - This EDA •...

  • Page 54: Bonding With Discovered Device(S)

    3 - 8 MC7090CN User Guide Tap and hold Remote Devices and select Discover Devices from the pop-up menu. The EDA searches for Bluetooth devices in the area. Discover Devices Figure 3-9 The discovered devices display in the Untrusted Devices folder.
  • Page 55 Using Bluetooth 3 - 9 To bond with a discovered Bluetooth device: Discover remote devices. See Discovering Bluetooth Device(s) on page 3-7. In the Untrusted Devices folder, tap and hold on a device to pair with. Pairing a Remote Device Figure 3-11 Select Pair from the pop-up menu.

  • Page 56: Renaming A Bonded Device

    3 - 10 MC7090CN User Guide The devices pair and the device name moves to the Trusted Devices folder. Bonded (Paired) Discovered Device Figure 3-13 Renaming a Bonded Device To rename a bonded device: Launch BTExplorer. Tap and hold the device to rename.

  • Page 57: Deleting A Bonded Device

    Using Bluetooth 3 - 11 Select Rename in the pop-up menu. The Change Device Name window appears. Change Device Name Window Figure 3-15 Enter a new name for the bonded device in the text box. Tap OK. Deleting a Bonded Device To delete a device no longer needed: Launch BTExplorer.

  • Page 58: Accepting A Bond

    3 - 12 MC7090CN User Guide Accepting a Bond When a remote device wants to bond with the EDA, enter a PIN when requested to grant permission. Ensure that the EDA is set to discoverable and connectable. See Bluetooth Settings on page 3-24.

  • Page 59: File Transfer Services

    Using Bluetooth 3 - 13 The EDA communicates with the remote device and lists the services under the device name. List of Discovered Services Figure 3-19 Some examples of available services are: File Transfer Services • Dial-Up Networking Services • OBEX Object Push Services •...

  • Page 60: Creating A New File Or Folder

    3 - 14 MC7090CN User Guide Select a folder. The contents of the folder appear in the sub-window. Remote Device Folders Figure 3-20 Tap and hold on the file. A pop-up menu appears. Select the action to perform: New - create a new file or folder on the remote device •...

  • Page 61: Copying A File

    Using Bluetooth 3 - 15 Copying a File To copy a file to a remote device: Tap and hold on the file and select Put. The Send Local File window appears. Navigate to the directory to save the file and select a file. Tap Open.

  • Page 62: Adding A Dial-Up Entry

    3 - 16 MC7090CN User Guide Before setting up dial-up networking, obtain dial-up information and other necessary settings for the office network or ISP. To create a new Bluetooth connection: Ensure the EDA is discoverable and connectable. See Bluetooth Settings on page 3-24.
  • Page 63 Using Bluetooth 3 - 17 In the User name: text box, enter the user name for this connection. In the Password: text box, enter the password for this connection. In the Domain: text box, enter the domain for this connection, if required. Tap OK.
  • Page 64 3 - 18 MC7090CN User Guide Adding a Dial-up Entry To add a dial-up entry: In the Select Dial-up Networking Entry window, tap and hold, then select Add Entry from the pop-up menu. Add Dial-Up Entry Figure 3-25 The Add Phone Book Entry window appears.

  • Page 65: Object Exchange Push Services

    Using Bluetooth 3 - 19 Object Exchange Push Services Object Exchange (OBEX) is a set of protocols that allows sharing objects such as Contacts or pictures using Bluetooth. To exchange contact information with another Bluetooth enabled device: Ensure the EDA is discoverable and connectable. See Bluetooth Settings on page 3-24.

  • Page 66: Sending A Picture

    3 - 20 MC7090CN User Guide . The Select Contact Entry window appears. Select Contact Entry Window Figure 3-27 Select a contact to send to the other device. Tap OK. Tap OK to send the contact to the other device and display a confirmation dialog box on the other device to accept the contact.

  • Page 67: Serial Port Services

    Using Bluetooth 3 - 21 Tap and hold on OBEX Object Push and select Connect. The OBEX Object Push window appears. OBEX Object Push Window Figure 3-28 In the Action: drop-down list, select Send A Picture. . The Send Local Picture window appears. Send Local Picture Window Figure 3-29 Navigate to the picture to send to the other device.

  • Page 68: Activesync Using Serial Port Services

    3 - 22 MC7090CN User Guide Discover and bond (pair) with the remote device. See Bonding with Discovered Device(s) on page 3-8. In BTExplorer, select the Remote Devices folder. Select the Trusted Devices folder. Tap the remote device folder. Tap and hold Serial Port and select Connect in the pop-up menu. The Remote Service Connection window appears.

  • Page 69: Personal Area Network Services

    Using Bluetooth 3 - 23 Tap and hold ActiveSync and select Connect in the pop-up menu. Connect to ActiveSync Service Figure 3-31 The Remote Service Connection window appears In the Local COM Port drop-down list select a COM port. Remote Service Connection Window Figure 3-32 Tap OK.

  • Page 70: Bluetooth Settings

    3 - 24 MC7090CN User Guide Bluetooth Settings Use the BTExplorer Settings window to configure the operation of the BTExplorer application. Tap Tools - Settings. The BTExplorer Settings window appears. Device Info Tab Use the Device Info tab to configure the EDA’s Bluetooth connection modes.

  • Page 71: Dial-Up Networking Service

    Using Bluetooth 3 - 25 To add a service: Tap Add. The Add Local Service window displays. Add Local Service Window Figure 3-35 In the list, select a service to add. Tap OK. The Edit Local Service window displays for the selected service. Select the appropriate information and then tap OK.

  • Page 72: File Transfer Service

    3 - 26 MC7090CN User Guide File Transfer Service File transfer allows other Bluetooth devices to browse files. File Transfer Information Window Figure 3-37 Service Name Displays the name of the service. Service Security Select the type of security from the drop-down list. Options are None, Authenticate, or Authenticate/Encrypt.

  • Page 73: Personal Area Networking Service

    Using Bluetooth 3 - 27 Do not allow clients to push Disables clients from pushing objects to the EDA. objects Inbox Directory Select a directory where another Bluetooth device can store files. Personal Area Networking Service Personal Area Networking hosts a Personal Area Network which allows communication with other Bluetooth devices.

  • Page 74: Security Tab

    3 - 28 MC7090CN User Guide Service Name Displays the name of the service. Service Security Select the type of security from the drop-down list. Options are None, Authenticate, or Authenticate/Encrypt. Local COM Port Select the COM port. Local Baud Rate Select the communication baud rate.

  • Page 75: Discovery Tab

    Using Bluetooth 3 - 29 Discovery Tab Use the Discovery tab to set and modify discovered devices. BTExplorer Settings - Discovery Tab Figure 3-42 Inquiry Length Sets the amount of time the EDA takes to discover Bluetooth devices in the area. Name Discovery Mode Select either Automatic or Manual.

  • Page 76: Miscellaneous Tab

    3 - 30 MC7090CN User Guide Miscellaneous Tab BTExplorer Settings - Miscellaneous Tab Figure 3-44 Highlight Connections Select the connection type to highlight when connected. In the Wizard Mode, the only options are Favorites or None. In the Explorer Mode the options are None, Tree View Only, List View Only, or Tree and List View.

  • Page 77: Chapter 4: Accessories

    Accessories Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Accessories Introduction MC7090CN accessories, listed below, provide a variety of product support capabilities. Cables Snap one of the following cables on to the EDA to connect an external device. USB Client charge cable • RS232 charge cable •...

  • Page 78: Multi Media Card (Mmc) / Secure Digital (Sd) Card

    4-1). Refer to the documentation provided with the card for more information, and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for use. SD cards are interoperable with MMC cards; both can be used in MC7090CN EDAs. NOTE Follow proper ESD precautions to avoid damaging the MMC/SD. Proper ESD precautions...

  • Page 79: Single Slot Usb/Serial Cradle

    The Single Slot USB/Serial Cradle: Provides 5.4 VDC power for operating the EDA. • Synchronizes information between the EDA and a host computer. Refer to the MC7090CN Integrator • Guide for information on setting up a partnership between the EDA and a host computer.

  • Page 80: Charging The Spare Battery

    4 - 4 MC7090CN User Guide Charging the Spare Battery Spare Battery Spare Battery Charging LED Spare Battery Charging Figure 4-3 Battery Charging Indicators The Single Slot USB/Serial Cradle charges the EDA’s main battery and a spare battery simultaneously. The EDA’s charge LED indicates the status of the battery charging in the EDA. See Table 1-2 on page 1-7 charging status indications.

  • Page 81: Four Slot Ethernet Cradle

    Four Slot Ethernet Cradle This section describes how to set up and use a Four Slot Ethernet cradle with the EDA. For cradle communication setup procedures refer to the MC7090CN Integrator Guide. The Four Slot Ethernet cradle: Provides 5.4 VDC power for operating the EDA.

  • Page 82: Charging Temperature

    VCD7000 Vehicle Cradle This section describes how to use a VCD7000 vehicle cradle with the EDA. For cradle installation and communication setup procedures refer to the MC7090CN Integrator Guide. Once installed in a vehicle, the cradle: holds the EDA securely in place •...

  • Page 83: Removing The Eda

    Accessories 4 - 7 Removing the EDA To remove the EDA, hold back the release lever on the cradle and pull the EDA up and out of the cradle. Release Lever Removing the EDA Figure 4-6 Charging the Spare Battery Insert a spare battery to begin charging: Lift the battery release lever.

  • Page 84: Battery Charging Indicators

    4 - 8 MC7090CN User Guide To remove a spare battery, hold back the battery release lever and lift the battery from the spare battery slot. Extended Capacity Battery Shown Battery Release Lever Removing the Spare Battery Figure 4-8 Battery Charging Indicators The Vehicle Cradle charges the EDA’s main battery and a spare battery simultaneously.

  • Page 85: Four Slot Spare Battery Charger

    Accessories 4 - 9 Four Slot Spare Battery Charger This section describes how to use the Four Slot Spare Battery Charger to charge up to four MC70 spare batteries. Use only an approved power supply output rated 12 Vdc and minimum 3.33A. The power NOTE supply is certified to EN60950 with SELV outputs.

  • Page 86: Spare Battery Charging

    4 - 10 MC7090CN User Guide Spare Battery Charging Connect the charger to a power source. Insert the spare battery into a spare battery charging well and gently press down on the battery to ensure proper contact. Spare Battery Spare Battery...

  • Page 87: Magnetic Stripe Reader (Msr)

    Accessories 4 - 11 Spare Battery LED Charging Indicators Table 4-3 Indication No spare battery in slot; battery is not charging; battery is not inserted correctly in the charger; charger is not powered. Slow Blinking Amber Spare battery is charging. Solid Amber Charging complete.

  • Page 88: Using The Msr

    It increases comfort when using the EDA in scan-intensive applications for extended periods of time. The TRG7000 is intended for use with MC70 WLAN/PAN configurations. Install the cleat onto the EDA before using the trigger handle. For cleat installation and communication setup procedures refer to the MC7090CN Integrator Guide.

  • Page 89: Inserting The Eda Into The Trigger Handle

    Accessories 4 - 13 Inserting the EDA into the Trigger Handle Slide the EDA into the Trigger Handle until it locks in place. The release secures the EDA to the Trigger Handle. Release Inserting the EDA into the Trigger Handle Figure 4-13 Removing the EDA To remove the EDA, press the release down and pull the EDA forward.

  • Page 90: Using A Cradle

    4 - 14 MC7090CN User Guide Pull the trigger on the handle. The Scan/Decode LED lights and a beep sounds to indicate a successful decode. Scanning with the Trigger Handle Figure 4-15 Using a Cradle Do not place a Trigger Handle with an attachment, such as a Magnetic Stripe Reader CAUTION (MSR) into a cradle.

  • Page 91: Cables

    Provide serial connection through the serial pass-through port for communication with a serial device, • such as a host computer. For communication setup procedures, refer to the MC7090CN Integrator Guide. Provide USB connection through the USB pass-through port for communication with a USB device, such •...

  • Page 92: Battery Charging And Operating Power

    4 - 16 MC7090CN User Guide Battery Charging and Operating Power The communication/charge cables can charge the EDA battery and supply operating power. To charge the EDA battery: Connect the communication/charge cable power input connector to the approved power source.

  • Page 93: Chapter 5 Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    Maintenance & Troubleshooting Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Introduction This chapter includes instructions on cleaning and storing the EDA, and provides troubleshooting solutions for potential problems during EDA operation. Maintaining the EDA For trouble-free service, observe the following tips when using the EDA: Do not scratch the screen of the EDA.

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    5 - 2 MC7090CN User Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the EDA Table 5-1 Problem Cause Solution EDA does not turn on. Lithium-ion battery Charge or replace the lithium-ion battery in the EDA. not charged. Lithium-ion battery Install the battery properly. See Installing and Removing the not installed properly.
  • Page 95 Maintenance & Troubleshooting 5 - 3 Troubleshooting the EDA (Continued) Table 5-1 Problem Cause Solution EDA shuts off. EDA is inactive. The EDA turns off after a period of inactivity. If the EDA is running on battery power, set this period from 1 to 5 minutes, in one-minute intervals.

  • Page 96: Bluetooth Connection

    5 - 4 MC7090CN User Guide Troubleshooting the EDA (Continued) Table 5-1 Problem Cause Solution The EDA does not Scanning application Load a scanning application on the EDA. See the system accept scan input. is not loaded. administrator. Unreadable bar Ensure the symbol is not defaced.
  • Page 97 Maintenance & Troubleshooting 5 - 5 Troubleshooting Bluetooth Connection (Continued) Table 5-2 Problem Cause Solution Can’t make my You attempted to bond Reset the phone by removing its battery. Ericsson R520 with the phone, and phone when the phone discoverable. presented a “pairing query,”...

  • Page 98: Single Slot Usb/Serial Cradle

    Replace EDA in cradle and retransmit. communication cradle during , no data communications. transmits, or Incorrect cable See the system administrator. transmitted configuration. data was incomplete. Communication Perform setup as described in the MC7090CN Integrator Guide. software is not installed or configured properly.

  • Page 99: Four Slot Ethernet Cradle

    Maintenance & Troubleshooting 5 - 7 Four Slot Ethernet Cradle Troubleshooting the Four Slot Ethernet Cradle Table 5-4 Symptom Cause Solution Attempt by the EDA EDA removed from Wait one minute and reinsert the EDA in the cradle. This to ActiveSync failed. the cradle while the allows the cradle to attempt another synchronization.

  • Page 100: Vehicle Cradle

    5 - 8 MC7090CN User Guide Troubleshooting the Four Slot Ethernet Cradle (Continued) Table 5-4 Symptom Cause Solution Battery is not EDA removed from Replace the EDA in the cradle. The standard capacity battery charging. the cradle too soon. (1900 mAh) fully charges in less than four hours. The extended capacity battery (3800 mAh) fully charges in less than eight hours.

  • Page 101: Four Slot Spare Battery Charger

    Maintenance & Troubleshooting 5 - 9 Four Slot Spare Battery Charger Troubleshooting The Four Slot Spare Battery Charger Table 5-6 Symptom Possible Cause Action Battery not Battery was removed Re-insert the battery in the charger or re-connect the charger’s charging. from the charger or power supply.

  • Page 102: Cables

    Incorrect cable See the system administrator. data was configuration. incomplete. Communication Perform setup as described in the MC7090CN Integrator Guide. software is not installed or configured properly. Magnetic Stripe Reader Troubleshooting the Magnetic Stripe Reader Table 5-8 Symptom...

  • Page 103: Trigger Handle

    Incorrect cable See the system administrator. transmitted configuration. data was incomplete. Communication Perform setup as described in the MC7090CN Integrator Guide. software is not installed or configured properly. Trigger Handle Troubleshooting the Trigger Handle Table 5-9 Problem Cause...
  • Page 104 5 - 12 MC7090CN User Guide Troubleshooting the Trigger Handle Table 5-9 Problem Cause Solution EDA battery does not Trigger Handle is not Remove the Trigger Handle from the cradle and charge when Trigger properly seated in the reinsert. Handle is placed in a cradle.

  • Page 105: Appendix A: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Appendix A Chapter A Appendix A Technical Specifications MC7090CN Technical Specifications The following tables summarize the EDA’s intended operating environment and technical hardware specifications. EDA Technical Specifications Table A-1 Item Description Physical Characteristics Dimensions 6 in. L x 3 in. W x 1.5 in H 15.3 cm L x 7.6 cm W x 3.7 cm H...
  • Page 106 A - 2 MC7090CN User Guide EDA Technical Specifications (Continued) Table A-1 Item Description Memory 64MB RAM/128MB ROM Interface/Communications RS-232, USB 1.1 User Environment Operating Temperature 14°F to 155°F / -10°C to 68°C Storage Temperature -40° F to 140° F / -40° C to 60° C Charging Temperature 32°F to 104°F / 0°...
  • Page 107 Technical Specifications A - 3 EDA Technical Specifications (Continued) Table A-1 Item Description Shock 2,000 +/- 5% G Scan Rate 50 (+/- 6) scans/sec (bidirectional) Scan Angle 46.5 (typical) Laser Power 1.0 mW nominal 2D Imager Engine (SE4400) Specifications Field of View Horizontal - 32.2°...

  • Page 108: Mc7090Cn Accessory Specifications

    A - 4 MC7090CN User Guide MC7090CN Accessory Specifications Single Slot USB/Serial Cradle Technical Specifications Table A-2 Feature Description Dimensions 4.3 in. L x 2.3 in. W x 3.2 in. H (10.92 cm L x 5.84 cm W x 8.13 cm H) Weight 6.9 oz (196 g)
  • Page 109 Technical Specifications A - 5 Four Slot Spare Battery Charger Technical Specifications Table A-4 Feature Description Dimensions 8.25 in. L x 6.0 in. W x 1.7 in. H (20.96 cm L x 15.24 cm W x 4.32 cm H) Weight 13.6 oz (386 g) Power 12 V...
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  • Page 111 Glossary Chapter 1 Glossary Glossary API. An interface by means of which one software component communicates with or controls another. Usually used to refer to services provided by one software component to another, usually via software interrupts or function calls Aperture.
  • Page 112 Glossary - 2 MC7090CN User Guide BIOS. Basic Input Output System. A collection of ROM-based code with a standard API used to interface with standard PC hardware. Bit. Binary digit. One bit is the basic unit of binary information. Generally, eight consecutive bits compose one byte of data.
  • Page 113 Glossary - 3 Code 3 of 9 (Code 39). A versatile and widely used alphanumeric bar code symbology with a set of 43 character types, including all uppercase letters, numerals from 0 to 9 and 7 special characters (- . / + % $ and space).
  • Page 114 Glossary - 4 MC7090CN User Guide Discrete Code. A bar code or symbol in which the spaces between characters (intercharacter gaps) are not part of the code. Discrete 2 of 5. A binary bar code symbology representing each character by a group of five bars, two of which are wide.
  • Page 115 Glossary - 5 Host Computer. A computer that serves other terminals in a network, providing such services as computation, database access, supervisory programs and network control. IDE. Intelligent drive electronics. Refers to the solid-state hard drive type. IEC. International Electrotechnical Commission. This international agency regulates laser safety by specifying various laser operation classes based on power output during operation.
  • Page 116 Glossary - 6 MC7090CN User Guide IS-95. Interim Standard 95. The EIA/TIA standard that governs the operation of CDMA cellular service. Versions include IS-95A and IS-95B. See CDMA. Key. A key is the specific code used by the algorithm to encrypt or decrypt the data. Also see, Encryption and Decrypting.
  • Page 117 Glossary - 7 Mobile Computer. In this text, mobile computer refers to the Series 9000 wireless portable computer. It can be set up to run as a stand-alone device, or it can be set up to communicate with a network, using wireless radio technology.
  • Page 118 Glossary - 8 MC7090CN User Guide Percent Decode. The average probability that a single scan of a bar code would result in a successful decode. In a well-designed bar code scanning system, that probability should approach near 100%. PING. (Packet Internet Groper) An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online. It is used to test and debug a network by sending out a packet and waiting for a response.
  • Page 119 Glossary - 9 Scanner. An electronic device used to scan bar code symbols and produce a digitized pattern that corresponds to the bars and spaces of the symbol. Its three main components are: 1) Light source (laser or photoelectric cell) - illuminates a bar code,; 2) Photodetector - registers the difference in reflected light (more light reflected from spaces);...
  • Page 120 Glossary - 10 MC7090CN User Guide Symbol Aspect Ratio. The ratio of symbol height to symbol width. Symbol Height. The distance between the outside edges of the quiet zones of the first row and the last row. Symbol Length. Length of symbol measured from the beginning of the quiet zone (margin) adjacent to the start character to the end of the quiet zone (margin) adjacent to a stop character.
  • Page 121 Glossary - 11 UDP. User Datagram Protocol. A protocol within the IP protocol suite that is used in place of TCP when a reliable delivery is not required. For example, UDP is used for real-time audio and video traffic where lost packets are simply ignored, because there is no time to retransmit.
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  • Page 123 Index Numerics 1-D bar codes ......2-17 adaptive frequency hopping ....3-1 2-D bar codes .
  • Page 124 Index - 2 MC7090CN User Guide cold .......2-20, 3-3 warm ......2-20, 3-4 data capture bullets .
  • Page 125 Index - 3 status ....... . . 2-1 icons ........2-1 task tray .
  • Page 126 Index - 4 MC7090CN User Guide single slot USB serial cradle ....4-3 charging ....... 4-3 wakeup conditions .
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  • Page 130 Zebra Technologies Corporation Lincolnshire, IL U.S.A. http://www.zebra.com Zebra and the stylized Zebra head are trademarks of ZIH Corp., registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2015 ZIH Corp and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. 72E-88965-03 Revision A - March 2015...

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