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  • Page 1 MT93 Megattera Pro Mobile Computers User Guide Version:V1.0.0.
  • Page 2 The products depicted in this manual may include software copyrighted by Newland Europe BV or a third party. The user, corporation or individual shall not duplicate, in whole or in part, distribute, modify, decompile, disassemble, decode, reverse engineer, rent, transfer, or sublicense such software without prior written consent from the copyright holders.
  • Page 3 Revision History Version Description Date V1.0 Initial Release. 2023-08-31...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 About This Guide ................................ 1 Introduction ..................................1 Documentation Set ................................1 Chapter Descriptions ................................ 1 More Information ................................2 Chapter 2 Getting Started ................................3 Introduction ..................................3 Getting Started ................................. 3 The MT93................................. 3 Charging Cradle for PDA ............................5 Charging Cradle for Battery .............................
  • Page 5 Introduction ..................................25 Scanning 1D Barcode ..............................25 Scanning 2D Barcode ..............................26 Programming Scanner ..............................27 Enable Scan ................................... 28 Output Mode .................................. 28 Scan Mode ..................................30 Scan Trigger ................................... 31 Prefix & Suffix ................................. 32 Good Read Indicator ..............................33 Encoding ..................................
  • Page 6 Introduction ..................................60 Logging in to Whitelist Manager ............................. 60 Chapter 10 System Update ................................ 61 Introduction ..................................61 Online Update ................................61 Local Update .................................. 62 Chapter 11 App Development Guide ............................66 Development Environment ............................. 66 Use of Non-standard Interfaces ............................. 66 Chapter 12 Maintenance &...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 About This Guide

     NLS-MT93 Portable Data Collector Quick Start: Describes how to get the NLS-MT93 up and running.  NLS-MT93 Portable Data Collector User Guide: Describes how to program and use the NLS-MT93.  Newland APP User Guide: Describes how to install/uninstall, or use the APPs developed by Newland (For GMS Version Only）...

  • Page 8: More Information

     Chapter 10 System Update Explains how to update the system.  Chapter 11 App Development Guide Describes the app development environment and the use of non-standard interfaces.  Chapter 12 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Provides troubleshooting solutions for issues that might occur when using the MT93.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started Introduction This chapter lists the parts and accessories for the MT93 and explains how to install, remove, and charge the battery, and power on the MT93 for the first time. Getting Started The MT93 Volume+ Volume- Left Scan Key Front Camera Light/Proximity Sensors...
  • Page 10 Right Scan Key Power Key Flashlight Rear Camera Noise Reduction Microphone Hand strap installation position Battery Cover Latch Lanyard hole...

  • Page 11: Charging Cradle For Pda

    Charging Cradle for PDA DC Plug LED Power Indicator Charging Contacts Interchangeable Device Holder USB Type-C Port DC Jack Connection Cable Counterweight Screw...

  • Page 12: Charging Cradle For Battery

    Charging Cradle for Battery AC Adapter Charging Slot LED Power Indicator DC Jack...

  • Page 13: Installing The Battery

    Installing the Battery Step 1: Slide the battery cover latch to the unlock position and 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 14: Charging The Mobile Terminal

    Charging the Mobile Terminal  Charge with power adapter Connect the MT93 to a power outlet using the included AC adapter or USB cable. When the terminal’s battery is less than 5%, it takes about 3 hours to fully charge it (The terminal is shut down or in sleep mode). Note: Low battery may result in a malfunction of the terminal.
  • Page 15  Charge with charging cradle Step 1: Insert the NLS-MT95L into the charging slot Step 2: Connect the charging cradle to a power outlet using the USB cable/AC adapter. Note: The charging cradles can be assembled up to 4 units. To charge the assembled cradles, 19V, 3.2A power adapter is required (need to purchased separately).

  • Page 16: Charging The 4-Slot Charging Cradle

    Charging/Battery Status Blue LED on Fully charged Red LED on Charging in progress Red LED flashes constantly Low-battery alert Blue LED flashes constantly Phone call/message coming Note: If MT93 battery is completely drained, please press the power key to turn it on after 15 minutes of being charged. When charging, make sure that the indoor temperature is above 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit).

  • Page 17: Keypad

    Keypad The MT93 has 5 physics keys, Volume+/Volume-/Scan keys on the left side, and Power/Scan key on the right side. Note: Except the Power key, other keys are user programmable.

  • Page 18: Communicating With Pc

    Communicating with PC Step 1: Connect the USB port on the MT93 to your computer with the included USB cable. Step 2: Switch the MT93 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

    Installing the MicroSD Card/SIM Card Step 1: Slide the battery cover latch to the unlock position and remove the cover. Step 2: Pull the tray out from the SIM card slot. Step 2: Insert the Nano SIM card into the tray and then gently push the tray all the way into the slot until it locks in place. Note: There are three kinds of SIM cards in the market: SIM: Size 25mm×15mm×0.8mm Micro SIM: Size 12mmx15mm×0.8mm...

  • Page 20: Chapter 3 Basics

    Chapter 3 Basics Introduction This chapter provides the basics of setting and using the MT93 Switching On/Rebooting/Switching Off the MT93 After installing the SIM card and battery and having the MT93 fully charged, you may switch the terminal on. Switch the MT93 on: Hold down the Power key on the right side of the terminal until the Android logo is displayed. Note that the initialization is going to take some time before the MT93 displays the Home screen.

  • Page 21: Locking/Unlocking The Mt93

    Locking/Unlocking the MT93 Tap the app icon and then “Security” -> “Screen lock” and set the screen lock mode per your needs. Lock the MT93: Briefly press the Power key on the right side of the terminal. If no operation is performed on the MT93 for a preset period, the MT93 will lock automatically and enter sleep mode to save power.

  • Page 22: Home Screen

    Home Screen View another Home screen: Swipe left or right. Go to the Home screen: Tap the Home key. Open an app: Tap it. View all apps/Open apps list: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to view all the apps. Swipe up Apps list Add an app icon to the Home screen: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to view all the apps.

  • Page 23: Status Icons

    Status Icons The icons in the notification bar at the top of the screen give information about the MT93. Status Icon Description Status Icon Description WLAN on Signal Strength Bluetooth on Airplane Mode on USB Connected USB Debugging Missed Calls Battery Charging in Progress New Message Hotspot &...

  • Page 24: Installing App

    1. Download an APK file from the online app store and install it. 2. Download software package onto a MicroSD card or PC and copy it to your terminal. Then install it with File Manager. 3. Install Newland app using NInstaller APP installed on the PC. Uninstalling App Follow the procedure below to remove an app from the MT93: Swipe Home screen from bottom to top with one finger in one smooth motion to view all the apps.

  • Page 25: 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.

  • Page 26: Display

    Display and then “Display”, and set the brightness level, dark theme, night light, adaptive brightness, and other Tap the app icon parameters on the screen shown below as per your needs.

  • Page 27: Ringtones

    Ringtones -> “Sound”. Then set the ringtones and other notification sounds as per your needs. Tap the app icon...

  • Page 28: Restoring Factory Settings

    Restoring Factory Settings -> “System” -> “Reset options” -> “Erase all data (factory reset)” -> “Erase all data”. After this operation, Tap the app icon the terminal will be reset to factory defaults and all the personal data on the internal storage, such as music and photos, will be deleted.

  • Page 29: Language & Input Method

    Language & Input Method Tap the app icon -> “System”-> “Languages & input”. Then set the language and input method as per your needs.

  • Page 30: Shortcuts To Apps

    Shortcuts to Apps Create a shortcut to an app on your Home screen: On the home screen, swipe up from the bottom to top with one finger in one smooth motion to view all apps. Tap and hold your desired app and then drag it into the Home screen. Widgets View all widgets: Tap and hold on a blank area of the Home screen and then tap.

  • Page 31: 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 MT93 and the target barcode to ensure the length of the laser beam is roughly 8mm greater than that of the barcode, as shown below.

  • Page 32: Scanning 2D Barcode

    Scanning 2D Barcode Adjust the scan angle and the distance between the MT93 and the target barcode to make them fall into the following ranges: 1. Point the MT93’s focus lamp at the center of the barcode. 2. Move the MT93 until you find the appropriate scan distance. 3.

  • Page 33: Programming Scanner

    Programming Scanner Tap the app icon on the Home screen -> . Then configure the scanner parameters as per your actual needs.

  • Page 34: Enable Scan

    Enable Scan Check or uncheck the “Enable scan” item to enable or disable the scanning feature of the MT93. Output Mode The MT93 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 transmissions of each character of scanned data.

  • Page 36: Scan Mode

    Scan Mode The MT93 provides the following four scan modes: 1. Level mode: Press and hold the scan trigger to start a decode session which continues until the trigger is released. 2. Continuous mode: Press the scan trigger to continuously read barcodes. To suspend or resume scan operation, simply press the scan trigger.

  • Page 37: Scan Trigger

    Scan Trigger The two can keys on the terminal and the trigger on the pistol grip can all serve as scan trigger. Enable or disable them as per your actual needs. 1. Left/Right SCAN key: Use the Scan key on the left/right side of the terminal as scan trigger. 2.

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 MT93 issues a short beep to indicate a good read. 2. Vibrating: The MT93 vibrates to indicate a good read. 3.

  • Page 40: Encoding

    Encoding Choose a character encoding to interpret barcode data. 1. AUTO: The terminal determines automatically if the target barcode uses UTF-8, GBK, ISO-8859-1,or windows-1251 encoding. If the terminal produces the wrong output, you may need to choose or enter a specific character encoding. 2.

  • Page 41: 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 42: Broadcast-Output Settings

    Broadcast-output Settings When using broadcast as the scan output method, the MT93 will output the scan information with the specified broadcast ACTION and EXTRA.

  • Page 43: Symbologies

    Symbologies Note that supported symbologies depend on the scan engine integrated in the terminal. Here we will take CM66 for example. 1D code: Enable or disable 1D symbologies and set other barcode parameters. Security Level: Tap the 1D common config,then you can set the security level per actual need. The higher the security level, the lower the error rate of code.
  • Page 44 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. 1. Acuscan Decoding: When selected, the terminal only decodes the barcode aimed squarely by the aiming pattern. It is advised to select it to ensure that only the desired barcodes are read if multiple barcodes are placed closely together.
  • Page 45 High-performance: The terminal’s built-in scanner turns off automatically after 15 seconds of inactivity. OCR Enable: Select this check box when reading passports (compliant with ICAODoc9303 standards, TD1/TD2/TD3 supported).

  • Page 46: Chapter 5 Bluetooth

    Chapter 5 Bluetooth Introduction This chapter describes how to connect the MT93 to other Bluetooth devices. Pair Bluetooth You can set up a Bluetooth connection between the MT93 and other Bluetooth devices, such as PC, mobile phone. Note that the Bluetooth connection works better if there are no obstacles between them. Before you can use a Bluetooth device with the MT93, you must first pair them.
  • Page 47 Unpair/rename a paired Bluetooth device: To rename the paired Bluetooth device, tap the desired device name -> then to edit its name manually-> tap “RENAME”. To unpair it, tap “FORGET”. Rename the device name Unpair Device...

  • Page 48: Chapter 6 Wi-Fi

    Chapter 6 Wi-Fi Introduction This chapter describes how to connect the MT93 to a Wi-Fi network. Join a Wi-Fi Network 1. Tap the app icon then “Network & Internet” -> “Internet” -> “Wi-Fi”, and turn Wi-Fi on to find available Wi-Fi networks. If Wi-Fi is already ON, then the terminal will automatically search for available networks.
  • Page 49 Enter Wi-Fi password...

  • Page 50: Wi-Fi Settings

    WI-FI Settings To set the “Metered”, “Proxy”, or “IP setting”, follow the first two steps of joining a Wi-Fi network, tap “Advanced options”, then select the desired option.

  • Page 51: Metered

    Metered “Metered” can help us better understand the WI-FI network data usage of MT93. 1. Detect automatically: Set a Wi-Fi connection as metered or unmetered automatically. 2. Treat as metered: Set the Wi-Fi connection to a limited data plan. You can set your connection as metered to avoid additional charges.

  • Page 52: Proxy

    Proxy The MT93 Provides three types of Proxy: “None”, “Manual”, “Proxy Auto-Config”. To use the proxy function, you need a proxy server first. The address and port of the proxy server should be consulted with the proxy service provider. With the “proxy” setting, you can change from direct access to transit through a proxy server to access the network. Through the network strategy of the proxy server, the firewall can enhance the privacy and security of the network.

  • Page 53: Ip Settings

    IP Settings 1. Select “DHCP” to automatically obtain an IP address from the router through the DHCP service. The DHCP service should be turned on in the router, otherwise the IP address cannot be obtained. 2. Select “Static” to customize the IP address. This will help to avoid the network failure caused by the duplication of the IP address in the LAN or the disable of the DHCP service in the router etc.

  • Page 55: Add Network

    Add Network Tap the app icon then “Network & Internet” -> “Internet” -> “Add Network”. There are two methods to add network: 1. Method One: Tap to add a network by scanning a QR code. 2. Method Two: Manually add network Step 1: Tap and fill in the network name you want to add.
  • Page 56 Step 2: Select the corresponding security option according to the encryption type of the router. Supported security types: Enhanced Open, WEP, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Enterprise 192-bit. Step 3: Enter the password and complete the other parameter per the actual network configuration. Then click “Save”...

  • Page 57: Wi-Fi Preferences

    Wi-Fi Preferences Tap the app icon then “Network & Internet” -> “Internet” -> “Network preference”, and then you can enable functions like turn on the WI-FI automatically and Notify for public networks per actual need. “Turn on WI-FI automatically”: Wi-Fi will automatically connect to a saved high-quality network. Note: To enable this function, you need to turn on the WLAN first.

  • Page 58: Saved Networks

    Saved Networks Tap the app icon then “Network & Internet” -> “Wi-Fi” -> “Saved networks”, then you can view the networks saved, or set configurations like clear, connect, and share the network per your needs. Clear the Wi-Fi Share Wi-Fi via QR Code Tap to add device or review network details...

  • Page 59: Wi-Fi Data Usage

    Wi-Fi Data Usage Tap the app icon then “Network & Internet” -> “Internet” -> “Non-carrier data usage”, and then you can review the Wi-Fi data usage, including carrier data accounting and APP data usage.

  • Page 60: Chapter 7 Mobile Network

    Chapter 7 Mobile Network Introduction The MT93 can also use a 4G network to connect to the internet. To establish a 4G connection, you must have a SIM card installed in your MT93. This terminal can support 4G/3G/2G network provided by Telecom, Unicom, or Mobile Mobile Network Settings If no Wi-Fi networks are available, or if you have turned Wi-Fi off, then the MT93 connects to the Internet via your cellular data network when available.

  • Page 61: Apn Settings

    Option Two: APN Settings If you cannot connect to the internet when using your terminal’s cellular data, you may need to change your APN settings on the MT93 to fix it: Go to Settings -> “Network & Internet” -> “Mobile network” -> “Advanced” -> “Access Point Names”.
  • Page 62 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 63: Chapter 8 Others

    Chapter 8 Others Camera Tap the app icon to launch the Camera app. Tap to switch between front and rear camera Normal Modes Turn on/off flash light Tap to take photo or video Tap to view photos Tap the normal modes icon ->...

  • Page 64: Gps

    Tap the app icon -> “Location”, and then turn Location on.

  • Page 65: Nfc

    To enable the NFC feature, tap the app icon -> “Connected devices” -> “Connection preferences” -> “NFC”, and then turn on NFC. Then you can install an NFC writer on the MT93 to read and write NFC tags.

  • Page 66: 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 MT93. Logging in to Whitelist Manager , enter the password (default: 112233), and tap “Login” to log in to Tap the app icon on the Home screen then the whitelist manager.

  • Page 67: Chapter 10 System Update

    Chapter 10 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 system updates icon...

  • Page 68: Local Update

    Local Update Zip File to the MT93 Drive 1. Connect the terminal to PC with the included USB cable. Swipe from top to bottom with one finger in one smooth motion to open the notification bar. Tap “USB for file transfer”. Then select “Transfer files”. The name might be different based on each version.
  • Page 69 5. Select the update zip file. Then select “NEXTREBOOT” or “UPDATE”.
  • Page 70 Zip File to TF Card 1. Copy the update zip file to TF Card. 2. Insert the TF card to the MT93 and then power on the terminal. 3. Tap to access the System Update screen. in the top right corner of the System Update screen, and then select “Local Update” ->“External Storage”. 4.
  • Page 71 Select the update zip file. Then select “NEXTREBOOT” or “UPDATE”.

  • Page 72: Chapter 11 App Development Guide

    Chapter 11 App Development Guide Development Environment The MT93 runs on the Android 13 operating system, so you should use Android SDK 13 or lower when developing apps for the MT93. Use of Non-standard Interfaces See Newland Android PDA API Handbook.

  • Page 73: Chapter 12 Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    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. LCD Screen Do not press against or strike the LCD screen.

  • Page 74: Wireless Functionalities

     The battery can be charged and discharged over 500 times. If the battery life is unreasonably short, please replace the battery with a new one.  Use only the battery and AC adapter provided by Newland.  Do not continue to charge a battery that is fully charged. Overcharging will shorten battery lifespan.
  • Page 75  Do not use damaged or faulty AC adapters or batteries. If the battery is swelling, bulging, or having other abnormalities, please stop using it immediately.  Properly dispose of and recycle batteries. Do not dispose of them as household garbage.

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause & Solution Type Description Charging LED is OFF when Ensure the AC adapter is plugged in properly. charging. Stop charging or charging Charging protection is enabled when the temperature is lower than 0 degrees slowly in a low-temperature Celsius.
  • Page 77 Newland EMEA Need more info? + 31 (0) 345 87 00 33 Contact us or one of our partners at info@newland-id.com newland-id.com/contact Rolweg 25 4104 AV Culemborg The Netherlands...

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