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• MC50 User Guide - provides information on how to use the MC50. • MC50 Integrator Guide - provides information on how to set up the MC50 product accessories and how to install software. • SMDK Help File - provides API information for writing applications for the MC50.
MC50 User Guide Configurations Depending on device configuration, the MC50 includes the following features: • Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition for Pocket PC • Memory Configuration: 64 MB ROM/64 MB RAM • Display: 3.5” QVGA transflective color touchscreen •...
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Introduction ................1-3 Parts of the Mobile Computer .
Tether Point Scan Window Secure Digital (SD) Slot Headset Jack LED 2 LED 1 Power Button Reset Button Battery Figure 1-1. Parts of the MC50 Getting Started Keypad Connector Handstrap Clip Keypad Lock IrDA Port Action Button Scan Button Stylus...
MC50 User Guide Accessories Table 1-1 lists the accessories available for the MC50 mobile computers. Accessory Standard battery Spare 3.7V 1560 mAh lithium-ion battery. Extended capacity battery Spare 3.7V 3600 mAh lithium-ion battery. Stylus Performs pen functions. Soft case Protective case for the mobile computer.
Getting Started In order to start using the mobile computer for the first time: • install the main battery • charge the main battery and backup battery • start the mobile computer. Installing the Main Battery Before using the mobile computer, install a lithium-ion battery: 1.
24 hours of use. Using the Single Slot Cradle 1. Connect the cradle to a power source. Refer to the MC50 Integrator Guide for more information on setting up the Single Slot Cradle. 2. Insert the mobile computer into the cradle to begin charging.
Using the Four Slot Cradle To charge the mobile computer’s battery using the Four Slot USB or Ethernet Cradle: 1. Connect the cradle to a power source. Refer to the MC50 Integrator Guide for more information on setting up the Four Slot Cradle.
Calibrating the Battery The MC50 battery requires periodic calibration to maintain an accurate calibration of the battery's gas gauge. To calibrate the battery, deplete the battery completely from a full charge condition. Symbol recommends performing this once a week.
Starting the Mobile Computer Press the Power button to turn on the mobile computer. If the mobile computer does not power on, perform a hard reset. See the Mobile Computer on page 2-19. When turning the mobile computer on for the first time, the mobile computer initializes its Flash File system, the Symbol splash screen displays for about a minute followed by the calibration window.
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1-10 MC50 User Guide 5. Use the drop-down list to set the time zone, and tap Next. Figure 1-8. Setting Time Zone 6. Tap the Complete screen to complete the initial setup. The Today screen appears. Figure 1-9. Today Screen...
Getting Started 1-11 Setting Time and Date The Time and Date window does not appear after setting the time zone. Tap Start - Settings - System tab - Clock and Alarms icon to use the clock control panel applet to set the time and date after a hard reset. Figure 1-10.
1-12 MC50 User Guide Attaching the Handstrap The mobile computer has a handstrap which increases comfort when holding the mobile computer for extended periods of time. To attach the handstrap: 1. Feed the loop through the handstrap tether. 2. Feed the other end of the handstrap through the loop.
Using the MSR To use the MSR, the mobile computer must have an application installed which accepts magnetic stripe data. The MC50 has a mobile computer sample application installed which can be used to access data acquired by the MSR. Start the sample application. Swipe...
1-14 MC50 User Guide the magnetic stripe card through the reader, ensuring the magnetic stripe on the card is positioned as shown. Data encoded on the magnetic stripe displays in the mobile computer window. The card may be swiped in either direction, from left to right, or from right to left. For best results, gently press down on the card while swiping to ensure contact with the bottom of the reader.
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Getting Started 1-15 5. Replace the SD cover and secure with the screw. 6. See the documentation that came with the card for information on using the card.
Data Capture on page 2-14. ® Applications User Guide for Symbol Devices Resetting the Mobile Computer on page Installing the Main Battery on page Installing the Main Battery on page Operating the MC50 2-3 Keypad Lock Action Button Scan Button 1-9. 2-19. 1-5.
MC50 User Guide Using the Keypad The mobile computer has two keypad configurations: a navigation configuration and a QWERTY configuration. The Keypad Lock switch locks the keypad so that keys are not accidently pressed. Slide the Keypad Lock switch to the up position to lock the keypad or the down position to unlock the keypad.
Use this key to display the soft keyboard Star Key option. Refer to the Mobile 2003 Second Edition for Pocket PCs Application Guide for more information. Table 2-2. QWERTY Keypad Actions Action Operating the MC50 2-5 Blue Key Icon on page 2-10. Orange Key Icon on page 2-10.
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MC50 User Guide Table 2-2. QWERTY Keypad Actions (Continued) Use this key in conjunction with the Blue key, as an OK or close button. This function is user programmable. Refer to the Mobile 2003 Second Edition for Pocket PCs Application Guide for more information.
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Note: The key functions can be changed by an application. The keypad may not function exactly as described. Shift or CAPS + Key Orange + Key & SEND CAPS ‘ “ áü Operating the MC50 2-7 Blue + Key Start Menu Menu Messaging Calendar Contacts Phonepad Cursor Up...
Special characters are only available on the QWERTY keypad configurations. To add special characters using the MC50 áü key, type the related character first, then press the Orange + áü key. Continue holding the Orange key and pressing the áü key until the special character displays. To modify an existing character, move the cursor to the right of the character then press and hold the Orange key and pressing the áü...
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Operating the MC50 2-9 Table 2-4. Special Characters (Continued) Special Characters “ & ‘...
2-10 MC50 User Guide Key Mode Icon After pressing the Blue, Orange or Shift key, the Key Mode icon appears in the command bar indicating the key state. Blue Key Icon The Blue Key icon indicates that the blue key on the keypad was pressed and that the blue highlighted functions on the keypad are active.
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Operating the MC50 2-11 Orange Key a third time to unlock the keypad from this state. The Orange Key icon disappears. Press and hold the Orange Key while entering charters or actions. Orange Key Locked State Orange Key Shift State Figure 2-5.
Flashing Amber LED 2 Green for keypad functions. LED 1 LED 2 Figure 2-7. MC50 LEDs Table 2-5. Mobile Computer LED Indicators Indication Successful decode/capture. Laser enabled, scanning/imaging in process. Not enabled. Main battery in mobile computer is fully charged.
2-14 MC50 User Guide Data Capture The MC50 offers three types of data capture options: • Linear scanning • Imaging • Image Capture. Linear Scanner Linear Scanning Mobile computers 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 types.
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10 mil 1.25 13 mil 12.7 Figure 2-9. Linear Scanner Decode Zone 6.25 20 mil 55 mil 38.1 25.4 50.8 Depth of Field Operating the MC50 2-15 Figure 2-9 Figure 2-10 for decode 38.1 25.4 12.7 12.7 25.4 38.1 63.5...
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2-16 MC50 User Guide Note: Typical performance at 73˚F (23˚C) on high quality symbols in normal room light. Vcc = 3.3V MC 50 2.25 * Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle. 5 mil 6.67 mil PDF417 3.75 7.5 mil...
The red laser aiming pattern turns on to assist in aiming. LED 1 lights red to indicate that scanning is in process. LED 1 lights green and a beep sounds, by default, to indicate the bar code was decoded successfully. Figure 2-11. Linear Scanning Correct Incorrect Figure 2-13. Imager Scanning Operating the MC50 2-17...
(image) of a poor or difficult bar code, as long as the scan button remains pressed. Image Capture The MC50 with camera allows image capture. 1. Ensure that an image capture application is loaded on the mobile computer.
Any data previously synchronized with a computer can be restored during the next ActiveSync operation. Refer to the MC50 Integrator Guide for more information. Infrared Communication Infrared Receive (IR) allows sending and receiving of information, such as contacts, appointments, and files between two mobile computers.
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2-20 MC50 User Guide 3. Align the IR port of the sending mobile computer with the IR port of the receiving mobile computer so that they are unobstructed and within close range. 4. Tap and hold the item to send until the menu appears.
(if configured) receives it automatically. 1. In order to receive information automatically, tap Start - Settings - Connection tab - Beam icon. The Beam window appears. Figure 2-21. Beam Window Operating the MC50 2-21...
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2-22 MC50 User Guide 2. Select the Receive all incoming beams check box to receive beams. By default the mobile computer detects incoming infrared (IR) beams and prompts you to accept them. Figure 2-22. Receiving Beam Data Acknowledgement 3. To disable detection of beams, deselect the Receive all incoming beams check box.
Introduction MC50 accessories provide a variety of product support capabilities. Accessories include cradles, Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) and Cable Adapter Module (CAM) snap-ons, four slot spare battery charger, headset, Multimedia Card (MMC), Secure Device (SD) card, and Universal Battery Charger (UBC) adapter.
Refer to the documentation provided with the card for more information, and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for use. SD cards are inter-operable with MMC cards; both can be used in MC50 mobile computers. Follow proper ESD precautions to avoid damaging the MMC/SD. Proper ESD precautions include, but are not limited to, working on an ESD mat and ensuring that the operator is properly grounded.
• Synchronizes information between the mobile computer and a host computer. (With customized or third party software, it can also synchronize the mobile computer with corporate databases.) Refer to the MC50 Integrator Guide for information on setting up a partnership between the mobile computer and a host computer.
MC50 Integrator Guide Charging the Spare Battery Spare Battery Spare Battery Charging Well Battery Charging Indicators The Single Slot USB Cradle charges the mobile computer’s main battery and a spare battery simultaneously. The mobile computer’s charge LED indicates the status of the battery charging in the mobile computer. See charging status indications.
EN60950 with SELV outputs. Use of alternative power supply will invalidate any approval given to this device and may be dangerous. Hinweis: Benutzen Sie nur eine von Symbol Technologies genehmigte Stromversorgung (Teilenr. 50-14000- 148) mit einer Ausgangsleistung von 12 V (Gleichstrom) und mindestens 3.33A. Die Stromversorgung ist nach EN60950 für die Verwendung in SELV-Stromkreisen zertifiziert.
EN60950 with SELV outputs. Use of alternative power supply will invalidate any approval given to this device and may be dangerous. Hinweis: Benutzen Sie nur eine von Symbol Technologies genehmigte Stromversorgung (Teilenr. 50-14000- 148) mit einer Ausgangsleistung von 12 V (Gleichstrom) und mindestens 3.33A. Die Stromversorgung ist nach EN60950 für die Verwendung in SELV-Stromkreisen zertifiziert.
Four Slot Spare Battery Charger This section describes how to use the Four Slot Spare Battery Charger to charge up to four MC50 spare batteries. Use only a Symbol-approved power supply (p/n 50-14000-148) output rated 12 Vdc and minimum 3.33A. The power supply is certified to EN60950 with SELV outputs.
To use the MSR: 1. Attach the MSR to the mobile computer. 2. Power on the mobile computer. 3. Tap Start - MC50 Demo - Test Apps - MSR MC50 or MSR Cameo to start the sample application. Arms Figure 3-8. MSR Installation...
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Accessories 3-11 4. Swipe the magnetic stripe card through the MSR, with the magnetic stripe on the card facing down. Swipe the card in either direction, from left to right or from right to left. For best results, gently press down on the card while swiping to ensure contact with the bottom of the reader.
EN60950 with SELV outputs. Use of alternative power supply will invalidate any approval given to this device and may be dangerous. Hinweis: Benutzen Sie nur eine von Symbol Technologies genehmigte Stromversorgung (Teilenr. 50-14000-147) mit einer Ausgangsleistung von 5.4 V (Gleichstrom) und mindestens 3A. Die Stromversorgung ist nach EN60950 für die Verwendung in SELV-Stromkreisen zertifiziert.
USB Connection The CAM can connect to and communicate with a USB device, such as a host computer, through its data port. Refer to the MC50 Integrator Guide for the host computer communication setup procedure.
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3-14 MC50 Integrator Guide Data Port To Device USB Port Figure 3-13. CAM USB Connection...
EN60950 with SELV outputs. Use of alternative power supply will invalidate any approval given to this device and may be dangerous. Hinweis: Benutzen Sie nur eine von Symbol Technologies genehmigte Stromversorgung (Teilenr. 50-14000-147) mit einer Ausgangsleistung von 5.4 V (Gleichstrom) und mindestens 3A. Die Stromversorgung ist nach EN60950 für die Verwendung in SELV-Stromkreisen zertifiziert.
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3-16 MC50 Integrator Guide The UBC’s charge LEDs show the status of the battery charging in the adapter. The standard battery fully charges in approximately 2.5 hours and the extended capacity battery fully charges in approximately six hours. Table 3-3. UBC Adapter Charge LED Status Indications...
• The MC50 battery requires periodic calibration to maintain an accurate calibration of the battery's gas gauge. To calibrate the battery, deplete the battery completely from a full charge condition. Symbol recommends performing this once a week.
MC50 User’s Guide Troubleshooting Table 4-1. Troubleshooting the Mobile Computer Problem Cause Mobile computer does not turn Lithium-ion battery not charged. Lithium-ion battery not installed properly. System error. Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery failed. did not charge. Mobile computer removed from cradle while battery was charging.
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Table 4-1. Troubleshooting the Mobile Computer (Continued) Problem Cause Tapping the window buttons or Screen not aligned correctly. icons does not activate the corresponding feature. The system is not responding. Soft reset the system. To perform a soft reset, see A message appears stating that Too many files stored on the the mobile computer memory is...
MC50 Technical Specifications The following tables summarize the mobile computer’s intended operating environment and technical hardware specifications. Feature Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Charging Temperature Humidity Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Table A-2. Technical Hardware Specifications Feature Dimensions with standard battery: Navigation Keypad, 1D Scanning Navigation Keypad, 1D &...
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Four-Slot Ethernet: charging and Ethernet communication Four-Slot Spare Battery Charger: charges four spare batteries simultaneously UBC Adapter: adapts the UBC for use with MC50 spare batteries Adds magstripe reading capabilities. Magnetic stripe format: ANSI, ISO, AAMVA, CA DMV, user-configurable generic format Swipe speed: 5 to 50 in.
MC50 User Guide MC50 Accessory Specifications Table A-3. Single-Slot USB Cradle Technical Specifications Feature Dimensions Weight Power Interface Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Charging Temperature Humidity Drop Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Table A-4. Four-Slot USB Cradle Technical Specifications Feature Dimensions Weight Power...
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Table A-5. Four-Slot Ethernet Cradle Technical Specifications Feature Dimensions Weight Power Interface Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Charging Temperature Humidity Drop Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Table A-6. Four-Slot Spare Battery Charger Technical Specifications Feature Dimensions Weight Power Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Charging Temperature Humidity Drop Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
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MC50 User Guide Table A-7. UBC Adapter Technical Specifications Feature Dimensions Weight Power Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Charging Temperature Humidity Drop Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Table A-8. Magstripe Reader (MSR) Technical Specifications Feature Dimensions Weight Interface Format Swipe Speed Decoders Mode...
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Table A-9. Cable Adapter Module (CAM) Technical Specifications Feature Dimensions Weight Power Interface Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Description 2.4 in. L x 3.2 in. W x 0.97 in. H (6.10 cm L x 8.13 cm W x 2.46 cm H) 1.5 oz (43 g) 5.4 VDC nominal +/- 5% Accommodates AC line cord and autocharge cable for charging, and USB cable for communication...
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802.11/802.11b Access Point ® AirBEAM Manager Glossary 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. Access Point (AP) refers to Symbol’s Spectrum24 Ethernet Access Point.
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GL-2 MC50 User Guide ® AirBEAM Smart Client Aperture Application Programming Interface ANSI Terminal ASCII Autodiscrimination Bar Code Bar Code Density Bar Height Bar Width BIOS AirBEAM® Smart Client is part of Symbol’s AirBEAM® suite, which also includes AirBEAM® Safe and AirBEAM® Manager. The AirBEAM®...
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Bits per Second (bps) Byte BOOTP boot or boot-up CDMA CDRH CDRH Class 1 CDRH Class 2 Cellular Digital Packet Data Character Character Set Check Digit Codabar 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.
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GL-4 MC50 User Guide Code 128 Code 3 of 9 (Code 39) Code 93 Code Length Cold Boot COM port Continuous Code Cradle Data Communications Equipment (DCE) Dead Zone Decode Decode Algorithm Decryption Depth of Field Device Configuration Package A high density symbology which allows the controller to encode all 128 ASCII characters without adding extra symbol elements.
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DHCP DHCP Server Discrete Code Discrete 2 of 5 DNS Server Domain Name DRAM Element Encoded Area ENQ (RS-232) Encryption (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Software that automatically assigns IP addresses to client stations logging onto a TCP/IP network. Similar to BOOTP, but also permits the leasing of an IP address.
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GL-6 MC50 User Guide ESS_ID Ethernet Flash Disk Flash Memory File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Frequency Hopping Flash Memory Gateway Address Hard Reset Hopping Sequence Host Computer 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.
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IEC (825) Class 1 IEEE Address Interleaved 2 of 5 IOCTL imaging scanning Intercharacter Gap Interleaved Bar Code Interleaved 2 of 5 Internet Protocol Address I/O Ports Input/Output Ports International Electrotechnical Commission. This international agency regulates laser safety by specifying various laser operation classes based on power output during operation.
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GL-8 MC50 User Guide IP Address IPX/SPX IS-95 Kerberos laser scanner LASER Laser Diode LED Indicator Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Light Emitting Diode MAC Address (also called IEEE Address) (Internet Protocol address) The address of a computer attached to an IP network. Every client and server station must have a unique IP address.
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Misread (Misdecode) Mobile Computer NetBeui NetID Nominal Nominal Size Open Data-Link Interface (ODI) Open System Authentication Parameter Mobile Directory Number. The directory listing telephone number that is dialed (generally using POTS) to reach a mobile unit. The MDN is usually associated with a MIN in a cellular telephone -- in the US and Canada, the MDN and MIN are the same value for voice cellular users.
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GL-10 MC50 User Guide PC Card PCMCIA Percent Decode PING Print Contrast Signal (PCS) Programming Mode Quiet Zone QWERTY Reflectance Resolution ROM-DOS Router RS-232 Scan Area A plug-in expansion card for laptop computers and other devices, also called a PCMCIA card. PC Cards are 85.6mm long x 54 mm wide, and have a 68 pin connector.
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Scanner Scanning Mode Scanning Sequence Self-Checking Code Shared Key SHIP SMDK Soft Reset Space Spectrum24 Specular Reflection Spread Spectrum Spring Radio Protocol Start/Stop Character STEP Subnet An electronic device used to scan bar code symbols and produce a digitized pattern that corresponds to the bars and spaces of the symbol.
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GL-12 MC50 User Guide Subnet Mask Substrate SVTP Symbol Symbol Aspect Ratio Symbol Height Symbol Length Symbology TCP/IP Telnet Terminal Terminate and Stay Resident (TSR) Terminal Emulation TFTP A 32-bit number used to separate the network and host sections of an IP address.
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Tolerance Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol See TCP/IP. Trivial File Transfer Protocol Visible Laser Diode (VLD) Warm Boot WEP Encryption Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) WNMP ® WNMS (renamed to AirBEAM Manager) Allowable deviation from the nominal bar or space width. See TFTP.
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