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SCANNING MADE SIMPLE
MT65 Beluga V/MT65 Beluga Lite
mobile computer
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  • Page 1 SCANNING MADE SIMPLE MT65 Beluga V/MT65 Beluga Lite mobile computer user guide...
  • Page 2 All pictures in this manual are for reference only and actual product may differ. Regarding the product modification and update, Newland Auto-ID Tech. Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes to any software or hardware to improve reliability, function, or design at any time without notice.
  • Page 3 Revision History Version Descripiton Date V1.0.0 Initial release 2019-05-06 V1.0.1 Updated with Newland App User Guide Description 2020-05-28...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started ................................1 Introduction ..................................1 Documentation Set ................................1 Chapter Descriptions ................................ 1 More Information ................................2 Chapter 2 Getting Started ................................3 Introduction ..................................3 Getting Started ................................. 4 The MT65................................. 4 Cradle(optional) ..............................6 Installing the Battery ..............................
  • Page 5 Language & Input Method .............................. 19 Shortcuts to Apps ................................20 Widgets ..................................20 Chapter 4 Scanning Barcodes ..............................21 Introduction ..................................21 Scanning 1D Barcode ..............................21 Scanning 2D Barcode ..............................22 Programming Scanner..............................23 Enable Scan ................................... 23 Output Mode ...................................
  • Page 6 Switching between User Mode and Admin Mode ......................38 Chapter 9 Whitelist Manager ..............................39 Introduction ..................................39 Logging in to Whitelist Manager ............................. 39 Chapter 10 Others ..................................40 Camera................................... 40 GPS ....................................41 NFC (optional) ................................41 Memory Cleanup ................................42 Chapter 11 System Update ................................
  • Page 7 Battery Safety Guidelines............................50 Troubleshooting ................................51...
  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Getting Started

     NLS-MT65Portable Data Collector Quick Start: Describes how to get the NLS-MT65 up and running.  NLS-MT65Portable Data Collector User Guide: Describes how to program and use the NLS-MT65.  Newland APP User Guide: Describes how to install/uninstall, or use the APPs developed by Newland (For GMS Version Only)...
  • Page 9: More Information

     Chapter 11 System Update Explains how to update the system.  Chapter 12 App Development Guide Describes the app development environment and the use of non-standard interfaces.  Chapter 13 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Provides troubleshooting solutions for issues that might occur when using the MT65 More Information For more product and support information, please visit our web site:...
  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started Introduction This chapter lists the parts and accessories for the MT65 and explains how to install, remove and charge the battery, and power on the MT65 for the first time.
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started The MT65 Volume+ Volume- Left Scan Key Cradle Connector Keypad Capacitive Touch Screen Power key Earpiece Blue LED Red LED...
  • Page 12 Scan Window USB/Headset Connector Cover Right Scan Key Battery Cover Latch Speaker Flashlight Rear Camera RFID Reader(Optional)...
  • Page 13: Cradle(Optional

    Cradle(optional) Charging LED MT65 Connector Battery Compartment Power Jack Micro USB Port...
  • Page 14: Installing The Battery

    Installing the Battery Step 1: Unlock the battery cover latches as shown in the figure above and then remove the cover. Step 2: Insert the battery as indicated into the battery compartment, with its metal contacts facing down and lining up with the metal contacts on the inside of the terminal.
  • Page 15 Note: Low battery may result in malfunction of the terminal. Before using MT65 for the first time, charge the battery for at least 8 hours. Red LED Blue LED Power Key MT65 LED Charging Indicators Blue LED on Fully charged Red LED on Charging in progress Red LED flashes constantly...
  • Page 16 Note: If MT65 battery is completely drained, please press the power key to turn it on after 15 minutes of being charged. MT65 Cradle LED Charging Indicators Green LED on Fully charged Red LED on Charging in progress LED off Battery not found Note: The cradle’s Charging LED only indicates the charge statuses of the battery.
  • Page 17: Keypad

    Keypad Menu Key Home Key Scan Key Back Key Enter Key End Call Key Number-Function Switch Call Key The MT65 has 30 keys including function, alphanumeric, navigation and scan keys. Home Key: Press it to go to the Home Screen. Back Key: Press it to go back to the previous screen.
  • Page 18: Communicating With Pc

    Communicating with PC Step 1: Connect the Micro USB port on the MT65 to your computer with the included USB cable. Step 2: Switch the MT65 on. On the Home screen, swipe from top to bottom with one finger in one smooth motion to open the notification bar as shown below.
  • Page 19: Installing The Microsd Card/Sim Card/Psam Card

    Installing the MicroSD Card/SIM Card/PSAM Card PSAM Card Slot Micro SIM Card Slot MicroSD Card Slot Step 1: Unbuckle and loosen the hand strap. Unlock the battery cover latch and remove the cover and battery. Slide the slot cover rightward and Lift the left end of it. Step 2: Insert the Micro SD card/Micro SIM card into the holder, with its metal contacts facing down.
  • Page 20: Chapter 3 Basics

    Chapter 3 Basics Introduction This chapter provides the basics of setting and using the MT65. Switching On/ Restart/Switching Off the MT65 After installing the SIM card and battery and having the MT65 fully charged, you may switch the terminal on. Switch the MT65 on: Hold down the Power key on the top-right corner of the terminal until the terminal vibrates.
  • Page 21: Locking/Unlocking The Mt65

    Locking/Unlocking the MT65 Lock the MT65: Briefly press the Power key . If no operation is performed on the MT65 for a preset period of time, the MT65 locks automatically. You can change how long it takes for the MT65to lock. Unlock the MT65: Briefly press the Power key , then swipe up from the bottom of screen Home Screen...
  • Page 22: Status Icons

    Status Icons The icons in the status bar at the top of the screen give information about the MT65. Status Icon Description Status Icon Description WLAN Signal strength Bluetooth Airplane mode USB connected USB debugging Missed calls Battery charging in progress New messages Battery fully charged Mute mode...
  • Page 23: Installing App

    Installing App Use one of the following methods to install a new app on the MT65: 1. Download an APK file from online app store and install it. 2. Download software package onto a MicroSD card or copy it to your terminal through USB cable. Then install it with File Manager.
  • Page 24: Date & Time

    Date & Time and then “System” -> “Date & time”, and set the date and time on the screen Set the date and time: Tap the app icon shown below as per your needs. Display and then “Display”. Then set the brightness, wallpaper, sleep timer, front size and other items on Tap the app icon the screen as per your needs.
  • Page 25: Ringtones

    Ringtones -> “Sound”. Then set the ringtones and other notification sounds as per your needs. Tap the app icon Restoring Factory Settings ->“System” -> “Reset options” -> “Erase all data (factory reset)” -> “RESET PHONE” -> “ERASE Tap the app icon EVERYTHING”...
  • Page 26: Language & Input Method

    Language & Input Method -> “Languages & input”. Then set the language and input method as per your needs. Tap the app icon...
  • Page 27: Shortcuts To Apps

    Shortcuts to Apps Create a shortcut to an app on your Home screen: Tap on the Home screen. Tap and hold your desired app and then drag it into the home screen. Widgets View all widgets: Tap and hold the Home screen and then tap Open a widget: Tap it.
  • Page 28: Chapter 4 Scanning Barcodes

    Chapter 4 Scanning Barcodes Introduction This chapter includes scanning tips and instructions for setting up the scanner. Scanning 1D Barcode Adjust the scan angle or the distance between the MT65 and the target barcode to ensure the length of laser beam is roughly 8mm greater than that of the barcode, as shown below:...
  • Page 29: Scanning 2D Barcode

    Scanning 2D Barcode Adjust the scan angle and the distance between the MT65 and the target barcode to make them fall into the following ranges: 1. Point the MT65’s focus lamp at the center of the barcode. 2. Move the MT65 until you find the appropriate scan distance. 3.
  • Page 30: Programming Scanner

    Programming Scanner -> “Extend Settings” -> “Scan Settings”, or tap the app icon Tap the app icon on the home screen-> tap the app icon to set the scanner parameters as per your actual needs. Enable Scan Check or uncheck the “Enable scan” item to enable or disable the scanning feature of the MT65.
  • Page 31: Output Mode

    Output Mode The MT65 provides three output modes: Simulate keystroke, Output via API and Fill in EditText directly. 1. Simulate keystroke: Output scanned data to keyboard buffer to simulate keyboard input. Character interval (ms): A character interval of 0-100 milliseconds may be placed between the transmission of each character of scanned data. 2.
  • Page 32: Scan Trigger

    4. Delay mode (Scan on release key): Press and hold the scan trigger to aim at barcode then release it to start a decode session which continues until the decode session timeout expires or a barcode is decoded. It is advised to use this scan mode and the Central Area Decoding feature to insure that only the desired barcodes are read if multiple barcodes are placed closely together.
  • Page 33: Prefix & Suffix

    Prefix & Suffix To set the prefix/suffix, enter the hexadecimal value of a desired prefix/suffix and then tap “OK”. For example, if you want to add a Line Feed character after each barcode, set the suffix to “0A”; if you want to add a Carriage Return character after each barcode, set the suffix to “0D”.
  • Page 34: Good Read Indicator

    Good Read Indicator The terminal can use sound/ vibration/ LED to indicate a good read. Choose one or more options as per your actual needs 1. Sound: The MT65 issues a short beep to indicate a good read. 2. Vibrating: The MT65 vibrates to indicate a good read. 3.
  • Page 35: Data Edit

    Data Edit This feature allows you to edit barcode data with a script. Tap “load script” and then select the desired script file on the terminal, or scan the 2D barcode that contains a script, to load the script. Then select “exec script” and tap “OK”.
  • Page 36: Symbologies

    Symbologies Note that supported symbologies depend on the scan engine integrated in the terminal. Here we will take CM48 for example. 1D code: Enable or disable 1D symbologies and set other barcode parameters. 2D code: Enable or disable 2D symbologies and set other barcode parameters. Advanced: The features listed here are designed to improve the scanning performance and energy efficiency of the terminal.
  • Page 38: Chapter 5 Bluetooth

    Chapter 5 Bluetooth This chapter describes how to connect the MT65 to other Bluetooth device. You can set up a Bluetooth connection between the MT65 and other Bluetooth devices, such as PC, mobile phone. Note that Bluetooth connection works better if there are no obstacles between them. Before you can use a Bluetooth device with the MT65, you must first pair them.
  • Page 39: Chapter 6 Wi-Fi

    Chapter 6 Wi-Fi Introduction This chapter describes how to connect the MT65 to a Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Settings Join a Wi-Fi network: -> “Network & Internet”-> “Wi-Fi”, and turn Wi-Fi on to find available Wi-Fi networks. If Wi-Fi is 1. Tap the app icon already ON, then the terminal will automatically scan for available networks.
  • Page 40: Ip Settings

    IP Settings To set the IP, follow the first two steps of joining a Wi-Fi network, check the “Advanced options” item, tap “DHCP” and choose your desired option.
  • Page 41: Chapter 7 Mobile Network

    Chapter 7 Mobile Network Introduction The MT65 can also use 4G network to connect to the internet. To establish 4G connection, you must have a Micro SIM card installed in your MT65. Mobile Network Settings If no Wi-Fi networks are available, or if you’ve turned Wi-Fi off, then the MT65 connects to the Internet via your cellular data network when available.
  • Page 42 2. Tap in the top right corner of the screen or tap the carrier of your SIM card on the screen. Then manually enter the APN settings. You can contact your carrier or visit their website to get the correct APN settings, or check the APN settings on a mobile device that can access the internet using the SIM card.
  • Page 43: Chapter 8 Admin Tool

    Chapter 8 Admin Tool Introduction The Admin Tool app is used to specify the apps that users can run on the MT65. Admin Mode Setting on the Home screen then to launch the admin tool and enter the Admin mode. Enter the password (default: 112233).
  • Page 44 2. Reset Password: Change the Admin password.
  • Page 45: Switching Between User Mode And Admin Mode

    Switching between User Mode and Admin Mode Enter User Mode: To switch from the Admin mode to the User mode, tap in the top right corner of the screen. Exit User Mode: Press the Return key on the MT65 and enter Admin Mode password to exit.
  • Page 46: Chapter 9 Whitelist Manager

    Chapter 9 Whitelist Manager Introduction The Whitelist Manager app is used to specify the apps that users can install on the MT65. Logging in to Whitelist Manager “Quick Setting” on the Home screen then , enter the password (default: 112233) and tap “Login” to log in to the whitelist manager.
  • Page 47: Chapter 10 Others

    Chapter 10 Others Camera Tap the app icon to launch the Camera app. Settings Record a video Take a photo Settings: Tap it to reveal the parameters such as Scene mode, Self timer, Picture size and white balance and set those parameters as per your needs.
  • Page 48: Gps

    then “Security & Location”, and then: Tap the app icon 1. Turn Location on. 2. Tap “Mode” and then choose a location mode as per actual need. 3. Use a third-party map app or other GPS app to obtain location information. NFC (only for MT65 V Beluga, not available for MT65 Beluga Lite version) ->...
  • Page 49: Memory Cleanup

    Memory Cleanup Press and hold the Home key on the MT65 until the terminal displays the following screen and then tap to clean up the memory. Note: When your terminal becomes less efficiently after having run for extended periods of time, you may perform a memory cleanup or reboot the terminal to fix the problem.
  • Page 50: Chapter 11 System Update

    Chapter 11 System Update Introduction This chapter introduces two methods to update the system software of the terminal: Online update and local update. Online Update ->“CHECK FOR UPDATES”. Update the system online: Tap on the Home screen -> Locate Update Zip File to the MT65 Drive 1.
  • Page 51 2. Copy the update zip file to the MT65 drive. on the MT65’s Home screen then 3. Tap to access the System Update screen. in the top right corner of the System Update screen, and then select “Local Update”. 4. Tap...
  • Page 52 5. Select the update zip file. Then select “NEXTREBOOT” or “UPDATE”. Zip File to TF Card 1. Copy the update zip file to TF Card. TF Card 2. Insert the TF card to the MT65 and then power on the terminal. 3.
  • Page 53 in the top right corner of the System Update screen, and then select “Local Update” -> “External Storage”. 4. Tap...
  • Page 54 5. Select the update zip file. Then select “NEXTREBOOT” or “UPDATE”.
  • Page 55: Chapter 12 App Development Guide

    Chapter 12 App Development Guide Development Environment The MT65 runs on Android 8.1 operating system, so you should use Android SDK 8.1 or lower when developing apps for the MT65. Use of Non-standard Interfaces See Newland Android PDA API Handbook.
  • Page 56: Chapter 13 Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    Continued use in this case may result in fire or electric shock. Drop Damage If the terminal is damaged due to a drop from high place, immediately cut off the power and contact your dealer or Newland customer service center.
  • Page 57: Use & Maintenance

    Use & Maintenance  If the terminal cannot be switched on after experiencing a sudden or unexpected power loss or other abnormalities, remove and then reinstall its battery to reset the terminal.  Do not throw, drop or strike the terminal. Doing so may damage the LCD display, interrupt running programs, cause data loss in memory and result in malfunction.
  • Page 58 Keypad incorrect response to any key keypad and mainboard or keypad malfunction. Please contact entry. Newland after-sales service. Charging LED is OFF when Ensure the AC adapter is plugged in properly. charging. 1. Check the battery level. If the battery is almost depleted, recharge it.
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