Asian Font Installation; Software Development Considerations; Tips For Improving Battery Charge Time - Symbol MC18 Product Reference Manual

Asian Font Installation

The Asian fonts must be installed onto the MC18.
Use this procedure to install Asian fonts onto the MC18.
Download the font package from Support Central.
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Copy the language font files into the Application folder on the MC18:
2.
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.ttf, .ttc or .ac3 files
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.reg files (required for Asian fonts)
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.cpy files.
Cold boot the MC18.
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After the MC18 re-boots, the installed fonts are available for use.
Refer to http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa911446.aspx for an explanation of font usage and
installation.

Software Development Considerations

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Dim or turn off the backlight when the MC18 is idle.
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Whenever possible use default key code settings.
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To improve performance, use RAM instead of flash memory.
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Always lock the cradle after unlocking it.
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Cold booting the MC18 erases all files in RAM. Be sure to save any critical files in Application folder, e.g.;
Radio profile, time zone setting, license keys etc.
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User developed applications should provide a method for exiting or launching Rapid Deployment to
enable re-staging the MC18.
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For detailed information on how to control the cradle LEDs and locking/unlocking the MC18 in the cradle,
refer to the EMDK Help file.

Tips for Improving Battery Charge Time

To improve battery charging time:
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Avoid unnecessary wireless communication while the MC18 is in the cradle.
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Use maximum power save mode when setting up the wireless profile. (This greatly improves charging
time since the radio accounts for a large amount of power).
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Ensure there is a good wireless signal nearby (a poor signal causes the radio to enter high power mode
much more often then normal.)
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Turn off display while in the cradle.
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