Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ............1 1.1 About this Manual ................ 2 1.2 User and Product Safety ............... 3 1.3 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ..5 1.4 Product Labeling................7 1.5 System Specifications..............9 1.6 Environment Standard ..............11 1.7 Warranty and after service ............12 Chapter 2 Getting Started ..........13 2.1 Check the package ..............
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3.2.21System .................. 114 3.2.22Volume & Sounds Properties ..........116 3.3 Taskbar and Start Menu............117 Chapter 4 Communication ..........119 4.1 Installing & Setting Up Microsoft ActiveSync ......120 4.1.1 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync on the Host PC ....120 4.1.2 Connecting PDT to Host PC ..........120 4.2 Using ActiveSync ..............
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A.3.27IATA 2 of 5 ................. 198 A.3.28Codablock F ................. 199 A.3.29Japanese Post ............... 200 A.3.30Planet Code ................201 A.3.31KIX (Netherlands) Post ............202 A.3.32MSI ..................203 A.3.33TCIF Linked Code 39 ............204 A.3.34Mayrix 2 of 5 ............... 205 A.3.35Korean Post ................206 MARS-1030 User Manual...
Congratulations on purchasing the MARS-1030 Portable Data Terminal (PDT), a Microsoft Windows®CE .Net rugged PDT. Its special combination of features makes it perfect for using in a wide range of applications. These features as: • Intel® XScale PXA255 400MHz 32 bits RISC Processor •...
• Although the MARS-1030 PDT has been passed the test of IP54 standard for water and dust resistance, avoid prolonged exposure to rain or other concentrated moisture. For these conditions exceed the IP54 standard, and could result in water or other contaminants enter- ing into the PDT.
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– In the event the battery pack leaks and the fluid gets into one’s eye, do not rub the eye. Rinse well with water and immediately seek medical care. If left untreated, the battery fluid could cause damage to the eye. MARS-1030 User Manual...
1.3 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- ence in a residential installation.
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SCC declares that MARS-1030 ID:M82-MARS-1030 limited in CH1~CH11 for 2.4GHz by specified firmware con- trolled in U.S.A. The FCC ID of MARS-1030 is M82-MARS-1030 IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS Class II Laser Product Caution - use of controls or adjustments or performance of proce- dures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.”...
1.5 System Specifications The MARS-1030 PDT detailed specifications as follows. Unless otherwise noted, all the specifications are subject to change without prior notification. Table 1.1: System Specification MARS-1030 Processor - 400MHz Intel PXA255 32 bits RISC CPU - 64 or 128MB Flash ROM...
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- Weight: 560g with Standard Battery Pack 500g without Battery Pack Color - Black - Standard Packing list: 1. MARS-1030 Terminal 2. Stylus 3. USB Client Cable for Terminal 4. Earphone/ Microphone Set 5. Standard AC Adapter 5VDC/2.6A 6. AC Power Cord 7.
1.6 Environment Standard Table 1.2: Environment Standard Operating Temperature F ~ 122 F( -10 C ~ 50 Storage Temperature F ~ 158 F (-20 C ~ 70 Humidity 5% ~ 80% (non-condensing) Drop 5ft (1.5m) Drop to Concrete Water & Dust proof IP54 Certificated &...
Should this PDT be malfunctioned, please contact your original retailer providing information about the product name, the serial number, and the details about the problem. Use this table and the MAN paragraph formats to tag body content. MARS-1030 User Manual...
Figure 2.1: Inside the package MARS-1030 Terminal Stylus USB Client Cable for Terminal Earphone/ Microphone Set Standard AC Adapter 5VDC/2.6A AC Power Cord Standard Battery Pack (3.7V, 3000 mAh) CF Support Guide Quick Guide (Not Shown) MARS-1030 User Manual...
2.2 General View of the PDT 2.2.1 PDT front side view Figure 2.2: PDT Front side view 2.2.2 PDT back side view Figure 2.3: PDT back side view Chapter 2...
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This strap can be sealed tighter or looser 19 Speaker 1.5W speaker for audio sound 20 DC Power Jack A connector to support AC power. Protect CF slot and SD slot from dust and 21 End Cap water MARS-1030 User Manual...
2.3 Charging the Battery Pack Before using the PDT, perform the basic procedure of charging the bat- tery pack through the following steps. 2.3.1 Installing the battery pack On the PDT attached with a hand-strap, detach and loose the hand- strap.
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Turn the locking screws (right and left) downwards and lift the bat- tery cover away from the PDT. Figure 2.5: Detach the battery cover from PDT MARS-1030 User Manual...
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Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment with the label facing out, and ensuring the battery snaps into place. Figure 2.6: Insert the battery pack Chapter 2...
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6 hours. Subsequent charging time needs approxi- mately 4 hours. • When charging the battery pack, the charge LED indicator on the PDT turns on Red. After the battery pack is fully charged, the charge LED indicator turns to Green. MARS-1030 User Manual...
2.3.2 Charging the battery pack with Power Adapter Connect the Power cord to the Power adapter. Plug in the connector of the power adapter. Connect the power cord to a power source. Figure 2.8: Charging with power adapter • When charging the battery pack, the charge LED indicator on the PDT turns on Red.
PDT turns on Red. After the battery pack is fully charged, the charge LED indicator turns to Green. CAUTION: Single Cradle Adapter is 5Vdc/6.5A, which is different from PDT Adapter (5Vdc/2.6A). Please use the Single Cradle Adapter only. MARS-1030 User Manual...
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Place the spare battery pack into the Single Cradle’s spare Battery charging slot Connect the power cord to the power adapter Connect the power cord to a power source Plug in the connector of the power adapter with Single Cradle Insert the Battery pack into the Single Cradle’s spare Battery slot.
When the PDT is powered on for the first time, it initializes its system. A splash screen (figure 2-10) appears for a short period of time followed by the Wince.NET 4.2 window. Figure 2.10: Starting the PDT MARS-1030 User Manual...
2.4.2 Power on / off • To turn on the PDT Press the Power key briefly ( ). If the PDT does not power on, perform the cold reset. See chapter 2.7.1. As the PDT initializes its file system, it splash screen displays for about 30 seconds followed by calibration screen.
Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select the list of multiple items. CAUTION: Never use a pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the display to avoid any unexpected damage of the touch screen. MARS-1030 User Manual...
2.4.7 Using the Keypad Figure 2.12: MARS-1030 Keypad Chapter 2...
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None. (Reserved for Customer) Main BarCode Scan Power On/Off Internet Explorer Microsoft WordPad Inbox File Explorer Backlight Right Increase Backlight Left Decrease Down Page Down Page Up Audio Mute € Backspace TAB (Tabulation) Caps Change to letters MARS-1030 User Manual...
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Fn + Main Alpha + Main Main Function Function Function Function change (at) ’ (Plus Sign) Paste Del (Delete) (Minus Sign) Copy (AND) (Asterisk) Space . (Point) Start Menu Enter (Backslash) Table 2.3: Special Assembler Key Assembler Key Functionality Definition Press “F1”...
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Definition Keep its function or by customer None. demand. Main BarCode Scan key activates the scan function of MARS-1030. key puts the terminal into Power On/Off and wakes the terminal from suspend mode. Application key 1, User can Internet Explorer define F1 function from setting.
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Main Function Definition “Backspace” key, it moves the cursor back one space each time the key is pressed. It deletes the Backspace previous character each time it is pressed if you are typing text. The cursor will move continuously if button is pressed continuously.
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Main Function Definition Number key “8” Number key “9” Number key “0” Point key Enter This key confirms data entry MARS-1030 User Manual...
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2.4.7.1 Special Function by “Fn” + main Function The “Fn” key is used in combination with other keys to type special characters and perform system functions. Table 2.5: Special Function key define Key Sequence Definition Fn + Main Function Increase the LED backlight brightness of display screen(Lighter) Backlight You must press...
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Del (Delete) key first, and then pressing key each time. Enter a minus sign by pressing (Minus Sign) key, then pressing key. Copy action. You must press key, then press Copy key to do “Copy” action each time. MARS-1030 User Manual...
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Key Sequence Definition Fn + Main Function Enter an AND sign by pressing (AND) key, then pressing key. Enter an asterisk sign by pressing (Asterisk) key first, and then pressing key. The “Space” function is to move the cursor one space. To do this function by pressing Space key first, and then pressing...
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Once you are in Caps mode, you stay in Caps until it is pressed again. It appears “A” icon at Task Bar during Caps mode. Table 2.6: Alpha + Numeric keys define To enter Press the Keys To enter Press the Keys € Caps MARS-1030 User Manual...
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To enter Press the Keys To enter Press the Keys Chapter 2...
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To enter Press the Keys To enter Press the Keys MARS-1030 User Manual...
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To enter Press the Keys To enter Press the Keys Note: key is not needed to key in if the character isn’t the first alpha character being keyed in. keys are not needed to key in if it is not the first capital alpha character being keyed in.
2.4.8 Using the Ear/Microphone Connect Ear/Microphone to PDT earphone jack connector. The PDT is not built in microphone; if you like to record the voice, you have to use Ear/Microphone. Figure 2.13: Ear/Microphone MARS-1030 User Manual...
2.5 Navigating the Display 2.5.1 Setting Time and Date In the Date/Time options, you can change the year, month, date, time, time zone, or select automatic adjust for Daylight Saving Time. To set or change the date and time: Figure 2.14: Date/Time properties Select Start >...
For more information on factory installed applications, Refer to Chapter 4 “ Software Programs”. 2.5.3 The Command Bar Use the Command bar at top of the screen to perform tasks in programs, such a opening a file, or editing a file. MARS-1030 User Manual...
2.5.4 The Task Bar The Task bar at the bottom of the screen displays the icon, an icon for the active program, the current time, and system icons for utilities loaded in memory. The Task bar includes menu names, buttons, and the keyboard icon, which opens and closes the soft input panel (SIP).
4) Select a network, tap the Join button or double tap it for more options. 5) Press OK to save all your Wireless LAN settings. 6) Tap the “Exit” button to Disable WLAN device. Figure 2.16: WLAN Manager Figure 2.17: WLAN Manager MARS-1030 User Manual...
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Note: 802.11b WLAN is not connecting to network. 802.11b WLAN is no signal. 802.11b WLAN signal is Low. 802.11b WLAN signal is In General. 802.11b WLAN signal is Good. Figure 2.18: WLAN Manager Figure 2.19: WLAN Manager Chapter 2...
Barcode Scanning Position This device can read from 40 to 300mm distance. – Position the laser scanner close to the barcode when scanning small barcodes. And position it in a distance from the barcode when scanning large barcodes MARS-1030 User Manual...
– The reader can be detected by a red beam. Bad Scanning Position – Make sure that the bars enter the laser beam when scanning large barcodes. – Scanning operations may fail if the laser beam positions as below. Note: this product scans using laser light. Never look directly into the laser light or shine the laser light into the eyes.
Use the Battery power control panel to set the duration to switch state to Suspend mode when system using battery power. This will save battery power when PDT is not in use. Figure 2.20: Schemes Tab MARS-1030 User Manual...
Suspending: The following conditions will suspend: • Press <Power> key while the unit is on. • The duration timer of item “Switch state to Suspend” expires, which indicates that there has been no use for a specified of time. • The battery pack is completely discharged.
Cold Reset. All applications will be Closed and working RAM and all files will be cleared if you initiate the Cold Reset. It’s better usually to back up your files to Flash ROM, Flash Card or PC. MARS-1030 User Manual...
Settings: “Control Panel”, “Network and Dial-up” and “Taskbar and Start”. 3.2 Control Panel To view the Control Panel and settings you can modify by tapping Start > Settings > Control Panel. Figure 3.1: Control Panel MARS-1030 User Manual...
3.2.1 BarCode Setting CAUTIONPlease do not enter into any Barcode Application Program before settings completing this Barcode. There are three Tabs for scanner configuration setting: “Basic” Tab, “Code Configure” Tab and “Code ID” Tab. In addition, there is “BarCode Setup” for the “Code Configure” Tab. Chapter 3...
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Table 3.1: Basic Explaining Field Name Function Explaining Select the numbers of beep tone after scan OK. After scanning the barcode, do None not give out beep sound. Beep After Scan OK After scanning the barcode, One Time give out beep one time. After scanning the barcode, Two Times give out beep two times.
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Universal product code seen on almost UPC-A all retail products in the USA and Canada. EAN-13: European Article Numbering international retail product code. EAN-13 / ISBN ISBN: Special use of the EAN-13 symbol to used internationally to mark books. MARS-1030 User Manual...
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Barcode Symbology Explaining Compressed version of EAN code for EAN-8 / JAN-8 use on small products. UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-13, and EAN-8 may all include an additional barcode to the right of the main barcode. This UPC-EAN Add-ON 2/5 second barcode, which is usually not as tall as the primary barcode, is used to encode additional information for news- papers, books, and other periodicals.
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Barcode Symbology Explaining GTIN Global Trade Identification Number Korea Code 3 of 5 Reduced Space Symbology MARS-1030 User Manual...
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3.2.1.3 “Code ID” Tab: Figure 3.4: Code ID Tab Table 3.3: Code ID Explaining Code ID is added into prefix of the barcode and let user identify which kind of barcode being scanned. Enable this functionality. Enable Code ID Select one default value by Set 1 ~ Set 5.
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Industrial 2 of 5 / IATA Interleaved 2 of 5 Plessey / MSI Code 11 Codabar / NW 7 Matrix 2 of 5 Code 39 / Code 32 Code 93 Code 128 Code 4 Korea Code 3 of 5 UCC128 / EAN128 MARS-1030 User Manual...
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3.2.1.4 BarCode Setup First select barcode type then select barcode to setting. Press “Default” button to reset all configuration setting of this bar- code into default values. Press “Apply” button to be decided setting of this barcode. Please see 3.2.2 Symbologies List for more detail information of each Barcode.
Figure 3.6: UPC-E Table 3.5: UPC-E Explaining Item Explaining Ignore 1st digit Do not transmit 1st digit by barcode. Format Transmit 1st digit Transmit 1st digit by barcode. Whether send check digit by barcode. Send Check Digit MARS-1030 User Manual...
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3.2.2.2 UPC-A UPC-A movements together with EAN-13, so only Enable EAN-13 then UPC-A will be Enable, too. Figure 3.7: UPC-A Table 3.6: UPC-A Explaining Item Explaining Ignore 1st & 2nd digits Do not transmit 1st digit by barcode. Transmit 1st digit Transmit 1st digit by barcode.
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Transmit 2nd digit Transmit 2nd digit by barcode. Transmit 1st & 2nd digits by Transmit 1st & 2nd digits barcode. Whether send check digit by Send Check Digit barcode. Whether use this ISBN Code. Enable ISBN Code MARS-1030 User Manual...
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3.2.2.4 EAN-8/JAN-8 Figure 3.9: EAN-8/JAN-8 Table 3.8: EAN-8/JAN-8 Explaining Item Explaining Ignore 1st digit Do not transmit 1st digit by barcode. Format Transmit 1st digit Transmit 1st digit by barcode. Whether send check digit by barcode. Send Check Digit When this option is selected the scanner will convert UPC-E to UPC-A by Convert to EAN-13 transmitting five zeroes …...
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UPC-E or UPC-A or EAN-13 / ISBN or EAN-8 / JAN-8. Figure 3.10: UPC-EAN Add on 2/5 UPC-EAN Add-On 2/5 Explaining Item Explaining Only reads the codes that have Only read the code with Addon addenda. MARS-1030 User Manual...
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3.2.2.6 Industrial 2 of 5 / IATA Figure 3.11: Industrial 2 of 5 / IATA Table 3.9: Industrial 2 of 5 / IATA Explaining Item Explaining Whether send check digit by Send Check Digit barcode. Whether use this IATA Code. Enable IATA Code Whether verify checksum by Checksum...
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Max Length can be set from 4 to (Default: 4 / 48) Length Length 1 can be set from 4 to 48 Length 2 can be set from 4 to 48 Fixed Length 3 can be set from 4 to 48 MARS-1030 User Manual...
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Max Length can be set from (Default: 4 / 48) 4 to 48 Length 1 can be set from 4 Length to 48 Length 2 can be set from 4 Fixed to 48 Length 3 can be set from 4 to 48 MARS-1030 User Manual...
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B Type -- Alphanumeric Barcodes 3.2.2.12 Code39 / Code32 Figure 3.17: Code39 / Code32 Table 3.15: Code39 / Code32 Explaining Item Explaining Code39 Standard Enable Code 39 Standard characters Format Code39 Full ASCII Enable Code 39 Full ASCII character Code32 Enable Code 32 Whether transmit Start &...
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3.2.2.13 Code93 The barcode do not have setting. Figure 3.18: Code93 MARS-1030 User Manual...
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Max Length can be set from 4 to 48 (Default: 4 / 48) Length Length 1 can be set from 4 to 48 Length 2 can be set from 4 to 48 Fixed Length 3 can be set from 4 to 48 MARS-1030 User Manual...
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3.2.2.16 Code4 The barcode do not have setting. Figure 3.21: Code4 Chapter 3...
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3.2.2.17 GTIN The barcode do not have setting. Figure 3.22: GTIN MARS-1030 User Manual...
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3.2.2.18 Korea Code 3 of 5 The barcode do not have setting. Figure 3.23: Korea Code 3 of 5 Chapter 3...
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3.2.2.19 RSS Figure 3.24: RSS RSS Explaining Item Explaining The scanner will convert RSS to Convert to UCC128 UCC128. Checksum Whether verify checksum by barcode. Verify MARS-1030 User Manual...
3.2.3 Bluetooth Device Properties Table 3.17: Bluetooth Device Properties ICON ITEM & FUNCTION • “Scan Device” Tab ( Figure 3-25) : * Tap the Scan Device button to initiate a scan for Bluetooth hardware. The Bluetooth manager lists the Bluetooth devices that it finds, see Figure 3-26.
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If the device to which the mobile computer is bonding Note: does not appear in the list, ensure it is turned on, in discover- able mode, and within range (30 feet / 10 meters) of the mobile computer. MARS-1030 User Manual...
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Table 3.18: Bluetooth Icon Icon Description Unknown device icon Device is not defined Device is locked and cannot be Locked icon bonded to. Device is not locked and can be Not locked icon bonded to. Bluetooth device icon Bluetooth device Bonded device icon Bonded Bluetooth device Mobile device icon...
* To add a certificate or associated private key to the selected store, select “Import” (Figure 3-35). * To view more details of the selected certificate, such as the expanded name or expiration date, choose “View”. * To delete the selected certificate from the store, choose “Remove”. MARS-1030 User Manual...
The Control Center includes four AP, listed the following ..Figure 3.36: Control Center 3.2.5.1 Information Table 3.20: Information ICON ITEM & FUNCTION • “Information” Tab : * Provide Software version, MAC address, Bluetooth ID, Serial No. and Configuration No. MARS-1030 User Manual...
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3.2.5.2 Brightness Table 3.21: Brightness ICON ITEM & FUNCTION LCD Brightness Tune the LCD brightness by tapping right-arrow & left-arrow. Can also tune the LCD brightness by pressing right-direction key or left-direction key of keypad. Amounts 7 steps: Every step have corresponding picture of self.
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4. When you press the Backup/Restore Button will be a warning dialog pop up. ( Figure 3-39) 5. When system backup/restoring finished will be a mes- sage dialog will pop up. (A. Backup: Figure 3-40, B. Restore: Figure 3-41) MARS-1030 User Manual...
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* To tap “Browse…” inside “Assign program” applet. * Select one application program you want from program list, then, choose “OK”. (Figure 3-43) * To tap “Default” to return back to default setting. (Figure 3-42) Figure 3.42: Fn-Key Settings Figure 3.43: Fn-Key Settings MARS-1030 User Manual...
3.2.6 Date/Time Table 3.24: Date/Time ICON ITEM & FUNCTION • “Date/Time” Tab :( Figure 2-14) * Please see the detail information of 2.5.1 Setting Time and Date on P.2-21 3.2.7 Dialing Properties Table 3.25: Dialing properties ICON ITEM & FUNCTION •...
3.2.8 Display Properties Table 3.26: Display properties ICON ITEM & FUNCTION • “Background” Tab :( Figure 3-48) * From the “Image” list, select an image you want as the background of the desktop.(Figure 3-49) * To locate an image in another folder, select “Browse”. * (Figure 3-50) * To have the image cover the entire background, select “...
- Display Image in pages - Play sounds in pages - Enable scripting - Display a notification about every script error - Underline links- > Never > Always > Hover MARS-1030 User Manual...
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Figure 3.55: Internet Settings Figure 3.56: Internet Settings Figure 3.57: Internet Settings Figure 3.58: Internet Settings Chapter 3...
Repeat delay slider * To change the repeat rate, adjust the Repeat rate slider. * Test your new setting. * Tap “ OK” to exit the “Keyboard” Tab. Figure 3.59: Keyboard Properties MARS-1030 User Manual...
3.2.12 Network and Dial-up Connections Table 3.30: Network and Dial-up Connections ICON ITEM & FUNCTION • “Connection” Tab : * To create a “Dial-up Connection”: - Double-tap the “Make New connection”. - In the “Make New Connection” dialog box, enter a name for the connection.
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- Select desired options. There may be additional settings that depend on the connection. To modify, select the icon and select the icon and select Advanced Settings… from the menu. Figure 3.60: Network and Dial-up Figure 3.61: Network and Dial-up Connections Connections MARS-1030 User Manual...
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Figure 3.63: Network and Dial-up Figure 3.62: etwork and Dial-up Connections Connections Figure 3.64: Network and Dial-up Figure 3.65: Network and Dial-up Connections Connections Chapter 3...
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Figure 3.66: Network and Dial-up Figure 3.67: Network and Dial-up Connections Connections Figure 3.68: Network and Dial-up Figure 3.69: Network and Dial-up Connections Connections MARS-1030 User Manual...
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Figure 3.70: FNetwork and Figure 3.71: Network and Dial-up Dial-up Connections Connections Chapter 3...
* To set up identification for remote networks, see Setting up identification for remote networks. • “Network ID” Tab: (Figure 3-75) * Enter the user name, password, and domain name you use to log on to remote network. Figure 3.72: Owner Properties Figure 3.73: Owner Properties MARS-1030 User Manual...
3.2.14 Password Table 3.32: Password ICON ITEM & FUNCTION • “Password Setting” Tab : (Figure 3-76) * Enter the password * In the “Confirm password “box, enter the password again. * To require the password on startup, select “Enable password protection at power- on“. and/or select “Enable password protection for screen saver”...
<Enter> key on the keypad. * To exit the “PC Connection” properties control panel, press “OK” from the control bar, or press the <Enter> key on the keypad. Figure 3.75: PC Connection Figure 3.76: PC Connection MARS-1030 User Manual...
* Provide remaining power capacity of main battery. * If a “Main Batteries very Low” warning message shows, the remaining battery life is around 30 minutes to MARS-1030 shuts down. ( Figure 3-83) * The PDT will shutdown during the main batteries capacity is around 0% * To exit Battery control panel, press “OK”...
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Figure 3.77: Power Figure 3.78: Power Figure 3.79: Power Figure 3.80: Power Figure 3.81: Power MARS-1030 User Manual...
3.2.17 Regional Settings Table 3.35: Regional Settings ICON ITEM & FUNCTION • “Region” Tab : (Figure 3-84) * Select the desired location/language. * Review the Appearance samples in the bottom half of the screen. * Select the Tab at the top for any settings you wish to change, Options to modify include Number, Currency, Time, and Date.
3.2.18 Remove Programs Table 3.36: Remove Programs ICON ITEM & FUNCTION • “Remove Programs” Tab : * Only user installed programs can be removed. - Select the program you wish to remove from the list and press “remove” button. MARS-1030 User Manual...
3.2.19 Storage Manager Table 3.37: Storage Manager ICON ITEM & FUNCTION • “Storage Manager” Tab : (Figure 3-83) * To change Storage properties control panel default settings: Insert. Compact Flash(CF) or Secure digital (SD) storage card into the unit. - Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Storage Properties - From the “Storage Info”...
* In the Welcome Wizard, you tapped a target with the stylus to set the amount of pressure needed for the screen to respond to your stylus taps. * Please also see 2.4.3 Calibration of the touch Screen Figure 3.84: Stylus Properties Figure 3.85: Stylus Properties MARS-1030 User Manual...
* To close the Device Name, press the “OK” button, or press the <Enter> key on keypad. • Copyrights” Tab: (Figure3-93) “ * Refer to this tab for specific copyright data. As a user, you are responsible to read this statement. MARS-1030 User Manual...
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Figure 3.88: System Properties Figure 3.89: System Properties Figure 3.90: System Properties Figure 3.91: System Properties Chapter 3...
Loud, or press Right or Left edge of Navigation keys • Sounds ” Tab: (Figure3-95) “ * Enable the desired sounds for key clicks, screen taps, notifications, and applications. Figure 3.92: Volume & Sound Figure 3.93: Volume & Sound MARS-1030 User Manual...
3.3 Taskbar and Start Menu Table 3.41: Taskbar and Start menu ICON ITEM & FUNCTION Taskbar and • “General” Tab : Start Menu * In this tab, You can change the position of the Taskbar and Start menu - Is always on top or not - Auto hide or not - Show Clock or not •...
To use the cable, connect the USB/Serial cable to the PDT. Connect the USB/Serial dock or cable to the Host PC’s serial port or USB port. Connect the dock or PDT to the power adapter and power source. MARS-1030 User Manual...
4.2 Using ActiveSync Use ActiveSync to transfer and synchronize files between the PDT and the Host PC. 4.2.1 Setting up a Partnership During the Microsoft ActiveSync installation, you were prompted to create a partnership with your mobile device. When you set up a partnership, you select synchronization and file conversation settings, which are contained in a file on your desktop computer.
4.3 Networking Please see the 3.2.14 Owner, Table 3-33 Owner on page 3-45 for setting up the network ID. And see the 2.5.6 Setting Up Wireless LAN RF to setup the 802.11b Wireless LAN for RF connecting. MARS-1030 User Manual...
Synchronize e-mail messages with Microsoft Exchange or Outlook on the Host Computer. Send and receive e-mail messages by connecting directly to an e- mail server through an Internet server provider (ISP) or a network. To setup “Inbox”: Select Start> Programs> Inbox to open it. MARS-1030 User Manual...
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Select Service> Options from the command bar. Drag the dialog to show the right edge to configure e-mail. Select “Add…” (Note 1) In the “Service Type” list, select POP3 Mail or IMAP4 Mail. (POP3 is the most common mail protocol for ISPs).Enter a unique name for e-mail service in the “Service name”...
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– Get Full Copy of messages: Select to receive a full copy of all messages. In addition to the message body, any options you select in When getting full copy will be downloaded. Selecting this option increases the amount of time needed to download messages. MARS-1030 User Manual...
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– Only synchronize folder hierarchy under Inbox (IMAP4 only): Select to speed download time by preventing the com- plete downloaded of the folder list every time you connect. – Get meeting requests (POP3 only): Select to download and store copies of meeting requests when getting full copies of messages.
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– Select the destination folder. If you are working offline, the message will be moved or copied from the server the next time you connect. Folder- • Create a folder: – Select File> Folder> New Folder – Type a name for the folder. MARS-1030 User Manual...
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• Delete a folder: – Select the folder you want to delete – Select File> Delete • Designate a folder as offline: Only IMAP4 folders can be designated as offline. All IMAP4 default folders, such as Inbox, are automatically designated as offline.
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– When you download messages, you need to create two connec- tions: a remote connection and a mail server connection. The remote connection connects you and your ISP or network. The mail server connection downloads messages from your mail MARS-1030 User Manual...
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server to Inbox on your device. When you select Services> Connect in Inbox, Inbox starts a remote connection using the connection you specified when setting up the current mail ser- vice. If you are already connected through a remote connection other than the one you specified in the service, you will be asked if you want to use the current connection.
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Attachments> Show Attachments. Store an attachment: – Select Service> Options> Storage tab. – Select to store attachments on internal RAM or a storage card. – If you use more than one storage card, select it from the list. MARS-1030 User Manual...
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Note: Once you make the above selection, all attachments will be moved to the selected card. Delete an attachment: – To delete an attachment from a message you are sending, select the attachment, and then select Edit> Clear or press the DEL key on the keypad.Delete an attachment: –...
To achieve more screen real estate in Internet Explorer, you can hide the Status bar and View menu. From the top menubar, go to View > Hide Toolbars. Once it is hidden, you must cold reset to access these features again. Refer to 2.7.2 “Cold Reset “for more information. MARS-1030 User Manual...
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5.2.3.4 Set 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. Select View > Internet Options > Connection Tab. Select Access the Internet using a proxy server. Enter the proxy server address and port.
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Open the file in a word processing program, such as WordPad. 5.2.3.15 Change home and search page settings Open the page you want to use as your home or search page. Select View > Go > Home or Search. MARS-1030 User Manual...
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5.2.3.16 Save a copy of current page You can save Web pages and view them later when you’re disconnected from the Internet or Intranet without using cached memory. Select File > Save As Specify a folder location and give the file name. 5.2.3.17 Copy a Web page to a document Select all or part of the Web page you want to copy.
Communicate using Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) or Hotmail contacts Windows Messenger supports. Communication with your colleagues in the enterprise with a SIP based communications ser- vice. You can also talk to your Hotmail contacts using the .NET Messenger. MARS-1030 User Manual...
5.2.6 Microsoft WordPad You can create and edit documents and templates in WordPad, using but- tons and menu commands that are similar to those used in the desktop version of Microsoft Word. You can work with files Normal or Outline view.
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– Select the text you want to change. To select all text, select Edit > Select All. – From the Font list, select the font you want. – From the Font Size list, select a size. Note: To see more formatting options, select Format > Font. MARS-1030 User Manual...
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Change font formatting – Select desired text. – Select the Bold, Italic, or Underline button. – To change the color, select Format > Font and select the color you want from the Color list. Adjust the paragraph alignment – Select the paragraph you want to align. –...
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About document conversion If an e-mail program is installed on your device and you receive an attached Word document or template created in Word version 6.0 or later, WordPad will convert the file on your device. To view the MARS-1030 User Manual...
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document, simply open the attachment in your e-mail program or open the file in the WordPad. During conversion, some formatting attributes may be changed or lost. To avoid losing these attributes permanently, close the file after viewing it rather saving the file on your device. If you save the file, save with a different file name.
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Pad file back to a WordPad document. • OLE Objects OLE Objects are removed during conversion. • Revisions marks, annotations, and comments Revision marks are visible but cannot be changed. Annotations and documents are removed during conversion. MARS-1030 User Manual...
5.2.7 Remote Connection Using Remote Desktop Connection, you can log on to Windows Terminal Server and use all programs installed on this server. For example, instead of running Microsoft Pocket Word, you can run the desktop version of Microsoft Word. 5.2.7.1 Connecting to Terminal Server Select Start >...
To view icons, select View > Large Icons or Small Icons. To view a list, select View > Details. 5.2.8.3 Working with Files and Folders Create a new folder – If necessary, open the folder where you want the new folder to reside. MARS-1030 User Manual...
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– Select File > New Folder. Add a folder to your Favorites list – Open the folder – Select Favorites > Add to Favorites. – In the Name box, type the shortcut name. Tips: • To open a favorite file or folder, select Favorites and then select the folder.
File > Save As > navigate to the DiskOnChip location and save it. 5.3.2 DiskOnChip Location To access the contents of DiskOnChip storage: Double-tap the My Computer icon on the desltop. Double-tap the DiskOnChip icon to view DiskOnChip. Figure 5.6: DiskOnChip MARS-1030 User Manual...
5.3.3 DiskOnChip Size The size of the DiskOnChip will vary, depending on the size of system firmware. Inside the DiskOnChip directory, tap File > Properties. The DiskOnChip Properties dialog: The number following Free is the amount of memory currently avail- able on your device.
Selecting the decode menu item displays the decode Decoder Setup options dialog box. Selecting the Options Menu item displays the Setup Options dialog box MARS-1030 User Manual...
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Item Function Explaining The application has the ability to save the Config file. The Config file that is saved when this item is selected depends on the Config that is active. You will be presented with a "Rea ..." dialog where you are asked Save Current to select the name of the file to save.
Default All Defaults all symbology options for all symbologies to Symbologies internal defaults. Enable All Enables all symbologies, but does not change other Symbologies symbol options. Disable All Disables all symbologies without affecting other Symbologies symbol options. MARS-1030 User Manual...
A.1.2 Decoder Setup Function Explaining: Item Function Explaining Maximum time (in milliseconds) that the imager will attempt to decode before declaring a “No Decode” condition. If attempting to decode using the trigger key, the imager quits decode attempts even if the trigger key No Read remains depressed.
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Information includes the AIM ID, SymID (Code ID), and symbol modifier. Display No Enables/Disables display “No Decode” message if no Decode bar code symbol is decoded by either a timeout or trig- Message ger release. MARS-1030 User Manual...
A.1.3 Options Function Explaining: Item Function Explaining Select the scanning timeout duration (in seconds) from Trigger Timeout this pull-down list. <3 ~ 10 sec, Default: 6> None After showing barcode, do not action. After showing the barcode, jump to next CRLF Termination row.
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Function Explaining: Item Function Explaining When this item is selected, the imager is queried for the current firmware version information. The Firmware Revision version information is then displayed in the text window. This item allows new engine firmware to be installed into the imager.
If you are scanning Aztec Runes, which are the smallest type of Aztec Code symbol with Enable Aztec Runes the ability to encode a very short license plate message. The minimum and maximum length ranges Message Length for the barcode are 1-3750. MARS-1030 User Manual...
A.3.2 Codabar Function Explaining: Item Explaining Enable this barcode Symbol Enable The scanner reads barcode data with a check Check Char/Digit digit. If not checked, the bar code will be read Enable as though no check digit was present. The scanner will only read Codabar bar codes printed with a check digit, and will transmit Check Char/Digit this character at the end of the scanned data.
This option sets whether 1 or 2 check digits are required with Code Check Char/Digit Enable 11 barcode. The minimum and maximum length Message Length ranges for the barcode are 1-80. Check Digits Required Default = Two Check Digits. MARS-1030 User Manual...
A.3.4 Code 128 Function Explaining: Item Explaining Enable this barcode Symbol Enable The minimum and maximum length ranges for Message Length the barcode are 0-80. Chapter A...
Transmit this character at the end of the scanned data. This setting is only valid if check char/ digit is enabled. Start/Stop characters identify the leading Start/Stop Transmit and trailing ends of the barcode. MARS-1030 User Manual...
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Item Explaining If this box is checked, the scanner can Append Mode Enable append the data from several Code 39 barcode together before transmitting them to the host computer. When this function is enabled, the scanner stores those Code 39 barcode that start with a space (excluding the start and stop symbols), and doesn’t immediately transmit the data.
A.3.6 Code 49 Function Explaining: Item Explaining Enable this barcode Symbol Enable The minimum and maximum length ranges for the Message Length barcode are 1-81. MARS-1030 User Manual...
A.3.7 Code 93 Function Explaining: Item Explaining Enable this barcode Symbol Enable The minimum and maximum length ranges for Message Length the barcode are 0-80. Chapter A...
A.3.8 Composite Codes Function Explaining: Item Explaining Enable this barcode. Symbol Enable Whether want to scanning UPC-A/EAN-13 Enable UPC-A/ Composite codes. EAN-13 Composite The minimum and maximum length ranges for Message Length the barcode are 1-2435. MARS-1030 User Manual...
A.3.9 Data Matrix Function Explaining: Item Explaining Enable this barcode Symbol Enable The minimum and maximum length ranges for Message Length the barcode are 1-1500. Chapter A...
Addenda Required addenda. When this feature is selected, the data is output with a space between the data from the main barcode and the Include Addenda Separator data from the addenda. When turned off, there is no space. MARS-1030 User Manual...
A.3.11 EAN-13 Function Explaining: Item Explaining Enable this barcode Symbol Enable The output of the check digit at the end Check Char/Digit Transmit of the scanned data. Option allows decoding and outputting of a 2 digits addendum on the end of Enable 2 Digit Addenda all scanned EAN-13 data.
Check Char/Digit Transmit the end of the scanned data. This setting is only valid if check char/digit is enabled. The minimum and maximum length Message Length ranges for the barcode are 2-80. MARS-1030 User Manual...
A.3.13 MaxiCode Function Explaining: Item Explaining Enable this barcode Symbol Enable The minimum and maximum length ranges for Message Length the barcode are 1-150. Chapter A...
A.3.14 MicroPDF417 Function Explaining: Item Explaining Enable this barcode Symbol Enable The minimum and maximum length ranges for Message Length the barcode are 1-366. MARS-1030 User Manual...
A.3.15 OCR-A, OCR-B, US Currency Use this section to program the imager to read machine readable fonts used in optical character recognition (OCR). The imager reads 6 to 60 point OCR typeface. OCR Mode • OCR-A • OCR-B Chapter A...
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If you have created an OCR template, character combinations that fit the template can be scanned (see Creating an OCR Template). OCR Direction The OCR Direction setting can be used to prevent misreads of character strings that could be interpreted differently in different orientations when MARS-1030 User Manual...
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you know the orientation of the characters that are being read in relation to the imager (e.g., 80086996 could read as 80086996 or 96698008). Default = Left-to-Right (LtoR) OCR Templates You can create a custom “template”, or character string that defines the length and content of OCR strings that will be read with your imager.
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Enter OCR Template symbol. Scan the d from the OCR Programming Chart in the back of this manual three times. Then scan 414243 from the inside back cover (the hex characters for “A,” “B,” and “C”), and scan the MARS-1030 User Manual...
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d three more times. Scan Save OCR Template. This would let you read any string of three digits, “ABC,” then any string of three digits, for example: Adding Spaces You may also need to put spaces in your template. Example: You need to read three digits, space, three specific characters (ABC), space, three digits.
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Contact the factory if you have an application that requires reading four or more rows of OCR. † One or more two-digit numbers and Save are required after reading this programming symbol. Refer to the Programming Chart on the inside the back cover of this manual. MARS-1030 User Manual...
A.3.16 PDF417 Function Explaining: Item Explaining Enable this barcode Symbol Enable The minimum and maximum length ranges for the Message Length barcode are 1-2750. Chapter A...
Item Explaining Enable this barcode Symbol Enable The scanner will only read US Postnet bar codes printed with a check char- Check Char/Digit Transmit acter, and will transmit this character at the end of the scanned data. MARS-1030 User Manual...
A.3.18 QR Code Function Explaining: Item Explaining Enable this barcode Symbol Enable The minimum and maximum length ranges for Message Length the barcode are 1-3500. Chapter A...
A.3.20 UPC-A Function Explaining: Item Explaining Enable this barcode Symbol Enable The output of the check digit at the end Check Char/Digit Transmit of the scanned data. Option allows decoding and outputting of a 2 digits addendum on the end of Enable 2 Digit Addenda all scanned UPC-A data.
Include Addenda Separator data from the addenda. When turned off, there is no space. If you want the numeric system digit of Send Number System a UPC-E symbol transmitted. MARS-1030 User Manual...
A.3.22 UPC-E1 Function Explaining: Item Explaining Enable this barcode Symbol Enable The output of the check digit at the Check Char/Digit Transmit end of the scanned data. Option allows decoding and output- ting of a 2 digits addendum on the Enable 2 Digit Addenda end of all scanned UPC-E1 data.
A.3.26 Australian Post Function Explaining: Item Explaining Enable this barcode Symbol Enable Australian Post is a 4-state symbology that was designed with a non-defined user area. The user can define how that area field is interpreted. Most systems have dedicated decoders that don’t know how to decode a Send Bar Width Data...
A.3.27 IATA 2 of 5 Function Explaining: Item Explaining Enable this barcode Symbol Enable The minimum and maximum length ranges for Message Length the barcode are 1-48. MARS-1030 User Manual...
A.3.28 Codablock F Function Explaining: Item Explaining Enable this barcode Symbol Enable The minimum and maximum length ranges for Message Length the barcode are 1-2048. Chapter A...
A.3.30 Planet Code Function Explaining: Item Explaining Enable this barcode Symbol Enable The scanner will only read Planet bar- codes printed with a check character, Check Char/Digit Transmit and will transmit this character at the end of the scanned data. Chapter A...
A.3.32 MSI Function Explaining: Item Explaining Enable this barcode Symbol Enable The scanner will only read MSI bar- codes printed with a check character, Check Char/Digit Transmit and will transmit this character at the end of the scanned data. The minimum and maximum length Message Length ranges for the barcode are 4-48.
A.3.34 Mayrix 2 of 5 Function Explaining: Item Explaining Enable this barcode Symbol Enable The minimum and maximum length ranges for the Message Length barcode are 1-80. Chapter A...
A.3.35 Korean Post Function Explaining: Item Explaining Enable this barcode Symbol Enable The minimum and maximum length ranges for Message Length the barcode are 2-80. MARS-1030 User Manual...
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