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  • Page 1 MC50 Integrator Guide...

  • Page 3: Mc50 Integrator Guide

    MC50 Integrator Guide 72-68196-01 Revision A September 2004...
  • Page 4 The software is provided strictly on an “as is” basis. All software, including firmware, furnished to the user is on a licensed basis. Symbol grants to the user a non-transferable and non-exclusive license to use each software or firmware program delivered hereunder (licensed program). Except as noted below, such license may not be assigned, sublicensed, or otherwise transferred by the user without prior written consent of Symbol.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    MC50 Demo Application ........
  • Page 6 MC50 Integrator Guide Performing a Cold Boot..............1-8 Chapter 2.
  • Page 7 Upgrade Requirements..............6-20 Chapter 7. Symbol Configuration Manager (SCM) Introduction.
  • Page 8 MC50 Integrator Guide Mobile Companion ............... .8-4 Finding WLANs.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    Symbol Support Center ........
  • Page 10 MC50 Integrator Guide...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    • Symbol Application Guide - describes how to use Symbol-developed applications. • MC50 User Guide - describes how to use the MC50 mobile computer. Provided on the DCP. • MC50 Integrator Guide - describes how to set up MC50 product accessories and how to install software. Provided on the DCP.

  • Page 12: Configurations

    • Chapter 4, Software Installation on Development PC provides instructions for installing the Device Configuration Package (DCP) for MC50 and the SMDK for eVC4 on the host computer. • Chapter 5, Software Installation on Mobile Computer provides information for downloading software and files to the mobile computer.

  • Page 13: Related Documents And Software

    Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person can try to talk you through the problem. If the equipment is found to be working properly and the problem is symbol readability, the Support Center will request samples of bar codes for analysis at our plant.

  • Page 14: Symbol Support Center

    MC50 Integrator Guide Symbol Support Center For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the Symbol Support Center in: United States Canada United Kingdom Symbol Technologies, Inc. Symbol Technologies Canada, Inc. Symbol Technologies One Symbol Plaza 5180 Orbitor Drive...
  • Page 15 Solna Strandväg 78 S-171 54 SOLNA Sweden Switchboard: 08 445 29 00 (domestic) Call Center: +46 8 445 29 29 (international) Support E-Mail: Sweden.Support@se.symbol.com If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service.
  • Page 16 MC50 Integrator Guide...
  • Page 17 MC50 Demo Application ........
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  • Page 19: Introduction

    • communication/charging cable • power supply • US line cord • headset • desktop cradle. Inspect the equipment. If any equipment is missing or damaged, contact the Symbol Technologies Support Center immediately. See Service Information on page xiii for contact information.

  • Page 20: Accessories

    MC50 Demo Application The MC50 includes sample and demo applications to assist in application development. To access the MC50 Demo, tap Start - MC50 Demo. See the Symbol Application Guide, p/n 72-65258-xx for information on using Symbol applications. Getting Started Before using the mobile computer for the first time: •...

  • Page 21: Installing And Removing The Main Battery

    Getting Started 1-5 Installing and Removing the Main Battery Installing the Main Battery Before using the mobile computer, install the battery: 1. Using the stylus, slide the Battery Lock Switch to the left to unlock it. A red dot appears on the switch. 2.

  • Page 22: Charging The Battery

    To optimize battery life in mobile computers with multiple radios, turn off radios that are not being used via the SetDevicePower() API (see the Windows CE Help File for Symbol Terminals) or via the Control Panel application (tap Start - MC50 - Ctl Panel icon).

  • Page 23: Calibrating The Battery

    Error in charging; check cable connections. 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.

  • Page 24: Performing A Cold Boot

    MC50 Integrator Guide Performing a Cold Boot Hold down the Power button and right Scan/Action button, then press and release the reset button located below the battery release on the back of the mobile computer. Release the Power button and right Scan/Action button.
  • Page 25 Accessories Introduction ................2-3 Cradles .
  • Page 26 MC50 Integrator Guide Universal Battery Charger (UBC) Adapter ........... . .2-19 Setup.

  • Page 27: Introduction

    Accessories 2-3 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.

  • Page 28: Headset

    Use the headset to communicate via Voice-over-IP (VoIP) or for audio playback. To connect the headset, remove the plug from the headset jack at the top of the mobile computer and insert the headset connector. Contact a Symbol representative for compatible headsets.

  • Page 29: Single Slot Usb Cradle

    Accessories 2-5 Single Slot USB Cradle This section describes how to set up and use a Single Slot USB cradle with the mobile computer. For USB communication setup procedures see Chapter 3, ActiveSync. The Single Slot USB Cradle: • Provides 5.4 VDC power for operating the mobile computer. •...

  • Page 30: Charging The Mobile Computer Battery

    MC50 Integrator Guide Charging the Mobile Computer Battery Connect the cradle to power, or to the host computer using the USB connection. Insert the mobile computer into the mobile computer slot to begin charging. Battery Charging LED Figure 2-4. Mobile Computer Battery Charging...
  • Page 31 Accessories 2-7 Table 2-1. Spare Battery LED Charging Indicators Spare Battery LED (on cradle) Indication No spare battery in slot; spare battery not placed correctly; cradle is not powered. Solid Amber Spare battery is charging. Flashing Amber Error in charging; check placement of spare battery. Solid Green Spare battery is fully charged.

  • Page 32: Four Slot Usb Cradle

    MC50 Integrator Guide Four Slot USB Cradle This section describes how to set up and use a Four Slot USB cradle with the mobile computer. For cradle communication setup procedures see, Chapter 3, ActiveSync. The Four Slot USB cradle: • Provides 5.4 VDC power for operating the mobile computer.
  • Page 33 The Connect.reg file contains information on customizing UConnect's startup settings. To install UConnect via the .CAB file: 1. Download the UConnect .CAB file from the Symbol website, http://devzone.symbol.com, to the host computer. 2. Copy the file from the host computer to the mobile computer. See Downloading Files Using ActiveSync on page 5-3.
  • Page 34 2-10 MC50 Integrator Guide 2. Tap Settings. Figure 2-8. UConnect Settings Window 3. Select the Allow UConnect to manage synchronization check box to allow UConnect to control docking events and schedule synchronization sessions. UConnect launches ActiveSync when a mobile computer is inserted in the cradle to synchronize the mobile computer and the host computer.
  • Page 35 Accessories 2-11 Closing UConnect To hide the UConnect user interface without exiting UConnect, tap To exit UConnect and transfer control of docking events and synchronization to ActiveSync, tap File - Exit. UConnect Status To view the status of UConnect events, tap - Status.

  • Page 36: Charging

    2-12 MC50 Integrator Guide Charging Insert the mobile computer into a slot to begin charging. Figure 2-10. Mobile Computer Battery Charging Battery Charging Indicators The mobile computer’s charge LED shows the status of the battery charging in the mobile computer. See Table 1-2 on page 1-7 charging status indications.

  • Page 37: Four Slot Spare Battery Charger

    Accessories 2-13 Four Slot Spare Battery Charger This section describes how to set up and use the Four Slot Spare Battery Charger to charge up to four MC50 spare batteries. Spare Battery Charging 1. Connect the charger to a power source.

  • Page 38: Magnetic Stripe Reader (Msr)

    The MSR3000 sample application illustrates how an application should handle MSR inputs (refer to Symbol Applications User’s Guide). 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.
  • Page 39 Accessories 2-15 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.

  • Page 40: Cable Adapter Module

    2-16 MC50 Integrator Guide Cable Adapter Module This section describes how to set up and use the snap-on CAM with the mobile computer. The CAM snaps on to the bottom of the mobile computer and can be easily removed when not in use.

  • Page 41: Battery Charging

    Accessories 2-17 Battery Charging To charge the mobile computer’s battery through the CAM, attach the CAM to the mobile computer, then connect the power supply to the CAM. The mobile computer begins charging. Figure 2-16. CAM Power Connection The mobile computer’s charge LED shows the status of the battery charging in the mobile computer. See Table 1-2 on page 1-7 charging status indications.
  • Page 42 2-18 MC50 Integrator Guide Data Port To Device USB Port Figure 2-17. CAM USB Connection...

  • Page 43: Universal Battery Charger (Ubc) Adapter

    Accessories 2-19 Universal Battery Charger (UBC) Adapter This section describes how to use the UBC adapter to charge a spare battery. Use the UBC with a power supply as a standalone spare battery charger, or with the four station UBC2000 to simultaneously charge up to four spare batteries.

  • Page 44: Battery Charging Indicators

    2-20 MC50 Integrator Guide Battery Charging Indicators To charge a spare battery using the UBC adapter, connect the power supply to the UBC (see Figure 2-15), then insert the spare battery. The spare battery begins charging. The UBC’s charge LEDs show the status of the battery charging in the adapter.
  • Page 45 ActiveSync Introduction ................3-3 Installing ActiveSync .
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  • Page 47: Introduction

    ActiveSync 3-3 Introduction To communicate with various host devices, install Microsoft ActiveSync (version 3.7 or higher) on the host computer. Use ActiveSync to synchronize information on the mobile computer with information on the host computer. Changes made on the mobile computer or host computer appear in both places after synchronization.
  • Page 48 MC50 Integrator Guide 2. In the ActiveSync window, select File - Connection Settings. The Connection Settings window appears. Figure 3-2. Connection Settings Window 3. Select the appropriate check box for the type of connection used. 4. Select the Show status icon in Taskbar check box.

  • Page 49: Setting Up An Activesync Connection On The Mobile Computer

    ActiveSync 3-5 Setting Up an ActiveSync Connection on the Mobile Computer 1. On the mobile computer tap Start - ActiveSync to display the ActiveSync window. Figure 3-3. ActiveSync Window 2. Tap Tools - Options to display the PC Synchronization window - PC tab. Figure 3-4.
  • Page 50 MC50 Integrator Guide 4. Select the Enable PC sync using this connection: check box. 5. Select the connection (e.g., USB) for synchronization from the drop-down list. The default connection for synchronization is USB. 6. Select the Maintain connection radio button.

  • Page 51: Setting Up A Partnership

    ActiveSync 3-7 Setting up a Partnership After installing ActiveSync, the ActiveSync Setup Wizard sets up a partnership to synchronize information between the mobile computer and host computer, and customizes synchronization settings. To set up a partnership: 1. Select Start - Programs - Microsoft ActiveSync - File - Get Connected. Figure 3-6.
  • Page 52 MC50 Integrator Guide 6. Click the Standard partnership radio button, then select Next. The New Partnership/Specify how to synchronize data window appears. Figure 3-8. How to Sync Window 7. Click the Synchronize with this desktop computer radio button and select Next. The New Partnership/Name your Device window appears.
  • Page 53 ActiveSync 3-9 8. Enter a name for the connected device and select Next. The New Partnership/Select Number of Partnerships window appears. Figure 3-10. Select Number of Partnerships Window 9. Click the Yes, I want to synchronize with only this computer radio button, then select Next. The New Partnership/Select Synchronization Settings window appears.
  • Page 54 3-10 MC50 Integrator Guide 11. Select Next. The New Partnership/Setup Complete window appears. Figure 3-12. Setup Complete Window 12. Select Finish. During the first synchronization, information stored on the host computer is copied to the mobile computer. When the copy is complete and all data is synchronized, disconnect the mobile computer from the host computer if desired.
  • Page 55 DCP for MC50........
  • Page 56 MC50 Integrator Guide...

  • Page 57: Introduction

    • Device Configuration Package (DCP) for MC50. The SMDK for eVC4 is a development tool used to create native C and C++ applications for all Symbol mobile computers. It includes documentation, header files (.H), and library files (.LIB) for native code application development that targets Symbol value-add APIs.

  • Page 58: Components

    2. Double-click the executable file and follow the install screen prompts. 3. Once installed, access the major components of the SMDK for eVC4 from the Symbol Mobility Developer Kit for eVC4 program group of the Windows Start Menu. The components include: Help, Platform Integrator, Readme, Samples, and Web Updates.

  • Page 59: Smdk For Evc4 Contents And Locations

    PC. Follow the installation instructions provided with this software. Software Updates Download updates to the SMDK for eVC4 from the Symbol Developer Zone web site at http://devzone.symbol.com. Check this site periodically for important updates and new software versions.
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  • Page 61 Software Installation on Mobile Computer Introduction ................5-3 Downloading Files Using ActiveSync.
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  • Page 63: Introduction

    Software Installation on Mobile Computer 5-3 Introduction With the appropriate accessory, software, and connection, the mobile computer can share information with the host device. This chapter provides information about installing software and files on the mobile computer. Downloading Files Using ActiveSync Use ActiveSync to copy files from a host computer to the mobile computer.

  • Page 64: Downloading Files Using An Mmc/Sd Card

    MC50 Integrator Guide 6. Tap the plus sign (+) next to My Pocket PC to expand the contents of this folder. Figure 5-3. My Pocket PC Contents 7. Use Explorer to locate the host computer directory that contains the file to download. Tap that directory in the left pane to display its contents in the right pane.

  • Page 65: Adding A Program From The Internet

    • Chapter 7, Symbol Configuration Manager (SCM) to download registry (.REG) files that set configuration parameters on the mobile computer.
  • Page 66 MC50 Integrator Guide...
  • Page 67 Creating and Loading Hex Images Introduction ................6-3 Starting Terminal Configuration Manager.
  • Page 68 MC50 Integrator Guide...

  • Page 69: Introduction

    Use standard windows drag-and-drop operations to add and delete files from the script window. The Device Configuration Package (DCP) includes scripts used by Symbol Technologies to build the standard factory installed Platform and Application partitions provided on the mobile computer. The standard Platform partition contains drivers while the Application partition contains demo applications and optional components.

  • Page 70: Starting Terminal Configuration Manager

    Starting Terminal Configuration Manager To start TCM on the host computer, select Start - Programs - Symbol Device Configuration Packages - MC50v1.1 - TCM. The TCM window appears displaying two sub-windows: Script1 and File Explorer. The Script1 window contains a newly created script and the File Explorer window contains a file explorer view used for selecting files to be placed in the script.
  • Page 71 Creating and Loading Hex Images 6-5 Table 6-1 lists the components of the TCM window. Table 6-1. TCM Components Icon Component Function Script Window Displays the files to use in creating the partition(s). File Explorer Window Used to select the files to be added to the script. Create button Create a new script file.
  • Page 72 MC50 Integrator Guide Table 6-1. TCM Components (Continued) Icon Component Function About button Display version information for TCM. Properties button View/change the current script properties. Build button Build the current script into a set of hex files. Check button Check the script for errors (files not found).

  • Page 73: Defining Script Properties

    2. Click the Properties button. The Script Properties window - Partition Data tab appears. Figure 6-2. Sample Script Properties Window - Partition Data Tab 3. In the Terminal drop-down list, select MC50 v1.0 64M. 4. Use the default Flash Type.

  • Page 74: Creating The Script For The Hex Image

    (for example, a script provided in the DCP for MC50). Saving changes to an existing script overwrites the original script. To use an original or Symbol supplied standard script as a base and save the changes in a new script, use the Save As function to save the script using a different file name.

  • Page 75: Building The Image

    Creating and Loading Hex Images 6-9 Building the Image After creating the script, build the hex image defined by the script. As part of the build, TCM checks the script to verify that all files referenced in the script exist. This check is important for previously created scripts to ensure that files referenced in the script are still in the designated locations.

  • Page 76: Downloading The Hex Image Using A Usb Connection

    6-10 MC50 Integrator Guide Downloading the Hex Image using a USB Connection After building the hex file, download it to the mobile computer: 1. Press and hold both the power and Push-to-Talk buttons, then press the Reset button. When the mobile computer resets into IPL, release the power and Push-to-Talk buttons.
  • Page 77 For technical reasons, Auto Select cannot be used to download Monitor, Power Micro, or Partition Table. These items must be selected. If the platform or application partition sizes change, first download a new partition table. The following window appears: Symbol Technologies Inc. IPL Version XXXXXXXX Upgrading Start USB download thread! Waiting for host download! Waiting for Download...
  • Page 78 6-12 MC50 Integrator Guide 5. On the development computer, click Load on the TCM toolbar. The Load Terminal window - Serial tab appears. Figure 6-9. Load Terminal Window - Serial Tab Select the Image Files To Load, Comm Port, and Baud Rate from their respective drop-down lists, then click Download to begin the operation.

  • Page 79: Downloading The Hex Image Using An Mmc/Sd Card

    After building the hex file, download it to the mobile computer: 1. Press and hold both the power and Push-to-Talk buttons, then press the Reset button. When the mobile computer resets into IPL, release the power and Push-to-Talk buttons. Symbol Technologies Inc. IPL Version XXXXXXXX Select Transport...
  • Page 80 6-14 MC50 Integrator Guide 3. Choose Automatic or select the partition to download, then select OK. Table 6-3. IPL Menu Partitions Partition Name Description Windows CE Contains the operating system for the mobile computer. Application Contains the files in the Application folder.

  • Page 81: Tcm Error Messages

    Creating and Loading Hex Images 6-15 TCM Error Messages TCM validates the cells in the partition table when the Execute button is clicked. Cells highlighted in red contain an error. Partition loading is disabled until all errors are corrected. Table 6-4. TCM Error Messages Error Description/Solution Failed to build images: flash file...

  • Page 82: Ipl Error Detection

    6-16 MC50 Integrator Guide IPL Error Detection While receiving data, IPL performs many checks on the data to ensure that the data is received correctly. If IPL detects an error, it immediately aborts the download and reports the error on an error window.
  • Page 83 Error Text Error Number Probable Cause Insufficient data available to A Symbol HEX file download was attempted but the HEX file is invalid. Ensure the file is in Symbol HEX complete record file format. Invalid Symbol HEX file A Symbol HEX file download was attempted but the HEX file is invalid. Ensure the file is in Symbol HEX file format.

  • Page 84: Flash Storage

    ActiveSync explorer. This is useful when installing applications on the mobile computer. Applications stored in the Application folder are retained even after cold-booting the mobile computer, just as the MC50 Demo program is retained in memory. The Windows CE image includes two device drivers to assist developers in configuring the mobile computer following a cold boot: RegMerge and CopyFiles.

  • Page 85: Non-Ffs Partitions

    .CPY extension in the root of the Platform and Application FFS partitions (Platform first, then Application). These text files contain the source and destination for the desired files to copy separated by “>”. The DCP for MC50’s demo application partition includes the following example from the file application.cpy.

  • Page 86: Ipl

    6-20 MC50 Integrator Guide IPL allows upgrading the mobile computer with software updates and/or feature enhancements. Partition Update vs. File Update There are two types of update supported by the mobile computer: partitions and files. The file system used by the mobile computer is the same as the file system used on a desktop computer.
  • Page 87 Symbol Configuration Manager (SCM) Introduction ................7-3 File Types .
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  • Page 89: Introduction

    Introduction Symbol Configuration Manager (SCM.exe) is a utility that runs on the development computer and is used to create a registry (.REG) file. This file, when deployed to a mobile computer, sets configuration parameters for that device. The configurable options for a mobile computer are defined in an XML file that is installed with the Device Configuration Package (DCP) for that mobile computer.

  • Page 90: Menu Functions

    Save changes to the currently loaded configuration file. Restore All Defaults Restore all parameter values to the default state as defined by the installed DCP. The default values are stored in a Symbol Configuration template file (i.e., MC50w.sct). Create .REG File Export the parameter values to a registry (.REG) file.

  • Page 91: Window Status Bar

    Symbol Configuration Manager (SCM) 7-5 Window Status Bar The SCM status bar found on the bottom right corner of the window contains the items in Table 7-3 from left to right: Table 7-3. Window Status Bar Items Status Bar Item...
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  • Page 93 WLAN Configuration Introduction ................8-3 Mobile Companion .
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  • Page 95: Chapter 8. Wlan Configuration

    WLAN Configuration 8-3 Introduction Wireless LANs allow mobile computers to communicate wirelessly and to send captured data “real time” to a host device. Before using a mobile computer on a WLAN, set up the facility with the equipment required to run the wireless LAN and configure the mobile computer.

  • Page 96: Mobile Companion

    MC50 Integrator Guide Mobile Companion Use the Mobile Companion utility to configure the mobile computer’s wireless network settings. The Mobile Companion utility appears as an icon on the task tray. The status icon changes in real-time to reflect the signal strength and availability of the adapter and the wireless network.
  • Page 97 WLAN Configuration 8-5 Select Find WLANs from the Mobile Companion menu to locate the APs in the area. The Mobile Companion window displays the available WLAN networks. Figure 8-2. Available WLAN Networks 1. Select an available WLAN network from the list box. 2.
  • Page 98 MC50 Integrator Guide Table 8-2. Mode Tab Fields (Continued) Field Description Operating Mode Select the operating mode from the Operating Mode: drop-down list. Infrastructure: Select Infrastructure to enable the mobile computer to transmit and receive data with an AP. Infrastructure is the mobile computer default mode when Mobile Companion initially appears.
  • Page 99 WLAN Configuration 8-7 Table 8-3. Authentication Tab Fields - Kerberos Authentication Description Kerberos Kerberos is a form of 128-bit data security. A Kerberos server must authenticate an adapter’s request for access point resources before (see Figure 8-4) the server permits the access point to transmit and receive data with the adapter. In the KDC field, retain the default KDC name (krbtgt) unless it is changed in the server.
  • Page 100 MC50 Integrator Guide Figure 8-6. Mobile Companion - Authentication Tab (EAP-TLS) Figure 8-7. Mobile Companion - Authentication Tab (PEAP) Table 8-5. Authentication Tab Fields - EAP/TLS and PEAP Authentication Description EAP/TLS EAP/TLS is an authentication scheme through IEEE 802.1x, ensuring only valid users can connect to the network. It also restricts...
  • Page 101 WLAN Configuration 8-9 Tap to hide window Figure 8-8. Microsoft Wireless Configuration Windows Installing and Viewing Certificates To install a user certificate (EAP-TLS only) and a server certificate for EAP-TLS and PEAP authentication: 1. On the EAP-TLS or PEAP Authentication window, tap Install/View Certificates. Figure 8-9.
  • Page 102 8-10 MC50 Integrator Guide 6. On the Manage Certificates window, tap Root (server) to request the installation of a Server Certificate (EAP-TLS and PEAP). Figure 8-11. EAP-TLS/PEAP Install Root Certificate The Server Certificate must be downloaded to the mobile computer prior to installation.
  • Page 103 WLAN Configuration 8-11 12. To retrieve information about an installed certificate, tap and hold a certificate in the list and select Details from the menu. Figure 8-13. Certificates Details 13. To display expanded details about a particular field, tap a field in the list. Figure 8-14.
  • Page 104 8-12 MC50 Integrator Guide Encryption The absence of a physical connection makes wireless links vulnerable to information theft. Encryption is an efficient method of preventing data theft and improving data security. Select the Encryption tab to set the adapter profile security level by configuring the encryption scheme and corresponding keys.
  • Page 105 WLAN Configuration 8-13 IP Config Select the IP Config tab to configure the following mobile computer profile network address parameters: IP address, subnet, gateway, DNS, and WINS. Changes made within the IP Config tab only impact the profile selected in the Mode tab and do not impact the network address parameters configured for other profiles.
  • Page 106 8-14 MC50 Integrator Guide Table 8-7. IP Config Tab Fields (Continued) Field Description Gateway The default gateway is a device used to forward IP packets to and from a remote destination. The Domain Name System (DNS) is a distributed Internet directory service. DNS is usually used to translate domain names and IP addresses.

  • Page 107: Status

    WLAN Configuration 8-15 Table 8-8. Power Tab Fields (Continued) Field Description Automatic Power Saving Switches to Best Network Performance when an AC power supply is detected. If using a battery, it chooses an appropriate setting Mode between Best Network Performance and Acceptable Network Performance based on a real-time analysis of network usage. The Automatic Power Saving Mode is the default setting and extends the operating time before the battery is recharged.
  • Page 108 8-16 MC50 Integrator Guide Table 8-9. Signal Fields (Continued) Field Description Signal Displays the Relative Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) of the signal transmitted between the AP and mobile computer. As long as the LED to the right of the graph is green the AP association is not jeopardized. If the LED is red, an association with a different AP could be warranted to improve the signal.
  • Page 109 WLAN Configuration 8-17 3. Select the IP Status tab to view the mobile computer’s network address information. Unlike the IP Config tab in Finding WLANs, the IP Status tab is view only with no user-configurable data fields. Figure 8-21. Mobile Companion - IP Status Tab Table 8-11.
  • Page 110 8-18 MC50 Integrator Guide 5. Select the Ping tab to send and receive ICMP ping packets across the network to the specified IP address. Figure 8-22. Mobile Companion - Ping Tab 6. Select or enter a target device IP address from the IP drop-down list.

  • Page 111: Setting Options

    WLAN Configuration 8-19 11. If the mobile computer is in Ad Hoc mode, select the Peers tab to display the BSSID or MAC addresses of the other mobile computers in the network, their operating mode (PSP or CAM), their transmit rate, their supported data rate, and the length of time an adapter was out of the Ad Hoc network.
  • Page 112 The tones provide notification when the pinging is received or the mobile computer roams to another AP. 5. Select the Enable Rogue AP Detection check box to inform the system of unauthorized APs on the network. (Symbol infrastructure is required.) 6.

  • Page 113: Changing Profiles

    WLAN Configuration 8-21 Changing Profiles Select WLAN Profiles from the Mobile Companion menu to view, connect to, create, and edit a profile. A completed profile is a set of adapter configuration settings that can be used in different locations to connect to a wireless network. Create different profiles to have pre-defined operating parameters available for use in various network environments.

  • Page 114: Using Leap For Wireless Network Security

    8-22 MC50 Integrator Guide Using LEAP for Wireless Network Security LEAP is a security protocol that provides authentication and encryption for wireless networks using user names and passwords. There are several password caching options used for LEAP: • Save the password in the registry.

  • Page 115: Configuring The Ds (11 Mb) Radio Using A Registry File

    Spectrum24DS.reg contains the global registry settings for Mobile Companion and S24Profiles.reg contains the profile-specific and operating registry settings for Mobile Companion. The DCP for MC50 includes a sample S24Profiles.reg file. Edit the file using a text editor. See notes in the sample file for the key information to modify.

  • Page 116: Connecting To The Internet On A Wireless Network

    Connecting to the Internet on a Wireless Network The MC50 can connect to the Internet across a wireless network. To set up a wireless connection: 1. Tap the Mobile Companion icon on the task tray. The Mobile Companion menu appears.
  • Page 117 WLAN Configuration 8-25 4. Tap the ESSID name, then tap Connect. The Mobile Companion Mode tab appears. Figure 8-30. Mobile Companion - Mode Tab The profile name and ESSID name appear in the respective fields. 5. In the Operating Mode: list, select Infrastructure. 6.
  • Page 118 8-26 MC50 Integrator Guide 8. Tap the IP Config tab. Figure 8-32. Mobile Companion - IP Config Tab (DHCP) 9. Select either DHCP or Static from the IP Type drop-down list. 10. For Static IP, enter the required data in the fields that appear in the window. See the network administrator for this information.
  • Page 119 WLAN Configuration 8-27 16. Select 802.11b Wireless LAN from the Tap an adapter to modify settings: list box. The 802.11b Wireless LAN window appears. Figure 8-34. 802.11b Wireless LAN Window 17. Tap ok. A notification dialog indicates that the next time the adapter (radio card) is used it will use the new settings. Figure 8-35.
  • Page 120 8-28 MC50 Integrator Guide 20. Tap Start - Internet Explorer. The Pocket Internet Explorer window appears. Figure 8-36. Pocket Internet Explorer Window 21. In the address bar, enter the URL for a web site.

  • Page 121: Introduction

    AirBEAM Smart Introduction ................9-3 AirBEAM Package Builder .
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  • Page 123: Introduction

    AirBEAM Smart 9-3 Introduction The AirBEAM Smart product allows transferring specially-designed software packages between a host server and Symbol mobile computers. Before transfer, AirBEAM Smart checks and compares package version, so that only updated packages are loaded. AirBEAM Smart resides on radio-equipped client devices, and allows them to request, download, and install software, as well as upload files and status data.

  • Page 124: Configuring The Airbeam Smart Client

    MC50 Integrator Guide Configuring the AirBEAM Smart Client 1. Tap Start - Programs - AirBEAM Client. The AirBEAM Smart window appears. 2. Tap File - Configure. The AirBEAM configuration window appears. Figure 9-1. AirBEAM Configuration Window Use the configuration window to view and edit AirBEAM Smart Client configurations. This dialog box has six tabs: Packages(1), Packages(2), Server, Misc(1), Misc(2) and Misc(3).
  • Page 125 AirBEAM Smart 9-5 Packages(2) Tab Use this tab to specify the package name of the last four of eight packages to load during the AirBEAM synchronization process. The specified package name must correspond to a package available on the specified package server.

  • Page 126: Misc Tab

    MC50 Integrator Guide Misc(1) Tab Use this tab to configure various miscellaneous features. Field Description Auto-load Use this drop-down list to specify how to invoke the AirBEAM Smart Client when the client device is rebooted. The selections are: Disable: the AirBEAM Smart Client is not invoked during the boot sequence.
  • Page 127 AirBEAM Smart 9-7 Misc(2) Tab Use this tab to configure various miscellaneous features. Field Description Auto-retry Use this field to specify whether the AirBEAM Smart Client automatically retries if there is a failure during the synchronization process. If enabled, the AirBEAM Smart Client displays a popup dialog indicating a retry attempt. The popup dialog is displayed for the number of seconds specified in the Retry Delay field.

  • Page 128: Synchronizing With The Server

    MC50 Integrator Guide Synchronizing with the Server Upon initiating synchronization, the AirBEAM Smart Client attempts to open an FTP session using the AirBEAM Smart Client configuration. Once connected, the client processes the specified packages. Packages are loaded only if the server version of a given package is different from the version loaded on the client.
  • Page 129 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Introduction ................10-3 Maintaining the Mobile Computer.
  • Page 130 10-2 MC50 Integrator Guide...

  • Page 131: Introduction

    • 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.

  • Page 132: Troubleshooting

    10-4 MC50 Integrator Guide Troubleshooting Mobile Computer Table 10-1. Troubleshooting the Mobile Computer Problem Cause Solution Mobile computer does not turn Lithium-ion battery not Charge or replace the lithium-ion battery in the mobile computer. charged. Lithium-ion battery not Ensure battery is installed properly. See Installing and Removing the Main Battery on page installed properly.

  • Page 133: Four Slot Spare Battery Charger

    If the scanner stops emitting a laser beam or aiming pattern upon a trigger press, check the battery level. When the battery is low, the scanner shuts off before the mobile computer low battery condition notification. Note: If the scanner is still not reading symbols, contact the distributor or Symbol Technologies. Four Slot Spare Battery Charger Table 10-2.

  • Page 134: Single Slot Usb Cradle

    10-6 MC50 Integrator Guide Single Slot USB Cradle Table 10-3. Troubleshooting the Single Slot USB Cradle Symptom Possible Cause Action LEDs do not light when mobile Cradle is not receiving power. Ensure the power cable is connected securely to both the cradle and to AC power.

  • Page 135: Four Slot Usb Cradle

    Maintenance & Troubleshooting 10-7 Four Slot USB Cradle Table 10-4. Troubleshooting the Four Slot USB Cradle Symptom Cause Solution Communication Status LED Mobile computer is not inserted Remove, then reinsert the mobile computer securely. does not light up. correctly in the cradle. Cradle is not receiving power.

  • Page 136: Cable Adapter Module

    10-8 MC50 Integrator Guide Cable Adapter Module Table 10-5. Troubleshooting the Cable Adapter Module Symptom Possible Cause Action Mobile computer battery is not CAM was removed from mobile Ensure CAM is attached correctly and receiving power. Confirm main battery is charging charging.

  • Page 137: Appendix A. Specifications

    Specifications Technical Specifications ..............A-3 COM Port Definitions .
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  • Page 139: Technical Specifications

    Specifications Technical Specifications The following tables summarize the mobile computer’s intended operating environment and general technical hardware specifications. Table A-1. Environmental Parameters Feature Description Operating Temperature 32° to 122° F (0° to 50° C) Storage Temperature -13° to 140° F (-25° to 60° C) Charging Temperature 32°...
  • Page 140 Four-Slot Ethernet: charging and Ethernet communication Chargers Four-Slot Spare Battery Charger: charges four spare batteries simultaneously UBC Adapter: adapts the UBC for use with MC50 spare batteries Snap-on Modules Magstripe Reader (MSR): adds magstripe reading capabilities Cable Adapter Module (CAM): accommodates AC line cord and autocharge cable for charging, and USB...

  • Page 141: Com Port Definitions

    Specifications COM Port Definitions Table A-3. MC 50 External COM Connector Definitions COM Port Definition COM1 Scanner COM2 Available COM3 IRComm COM4 Raw IrDA COM5 External Connector COM6 Available COM7 Available COM8 Available COM9 Available...

  • Page 142: Pin-Outs

    MC50 Integrator Guide Pin-Outs Pin 1 Figure A-1. External Connector Table A-4. External Connector Pin-Outs Description Power Gnd Not connected Not connected USB_D- USB_D+ USB_Gnd USB_Vbus USB_ID RS232_TXD RS232_RXD RS232_RTS RS232_CTS RS232_DTR RS232_DSR External_5.0V External DC In...

  • Page 143: Appendix B. Keypad Maps

    Keypad Maps Introduction ................B-3 Example .
  • Page 144 MC50 Integrator Guide...

  • Page 145: Introduction

    Keypad Maps Introduction This appendix contains the keypad map for the keypad configurations of the mobile computer. Each key is listed in the table with its value, depending on the state of the keypad. Example As shown below, when the key is pressed on the keypad, the default state displays the letter ‘q’.

  • Page 146: Keypads

    MC50 Integrator Guide Keypads Figure B-1. Navigation Keypad Table B-1. Navigation Keypad Functionality Default VK Code ASCII Value State (Decimal) (Decimal) Call App 1 App 1 Calendar App 2 App 2 Contacts App 3 App 3 End Call App 4...
  • Page 147 Keypad Maps Figure B-2. QWERTY Keypad Table B-2. QWERTY Keypad Functionality Shift/ Orange Default Caps Blue Key VK Code ASCII Value State State State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+81 Start Menu & 160+55 160+87 Menu 160+52 160+69 Messaging 160+50 160+82 Calendar 160+53 160+84 Contacts...
  • Page 148 MC50 Integrator Guide Table B-2. QWERTY Keypad Functionality (Continued) Shift/ Orange Default Caps Blue Key VK Code ASCII Value State State State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+89 Phonepad SEND 160+85 160+73 Up Arrow 160+79 160+80 OK/Close 160+65 160+83 160+68...
  • Page 149 Keypad Maps Table B-2. QWERTY Keypad Functionality (Continued) Shift/ Orange Default Caps Blue Key VK Code ASCII Value State State State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+70 160+71 160+72 160+74 Left Arrow 160+75 Select 160+76 Right Arrow Backspace Delete Shift CAPS...
  • Page 150 MC50 Integrator Guide Table B-2. QWERTY Keypad Functionality (Continued) Shift/ Orange Default Caps Blue Key VK Code ASCII Value State State State State (Decimal) (Decimal) 160+90 160+88 160+67 ‘ 160+86 “ 160+66 160+78 160+77 Down Arrow , (comma) <...
  • Page 151 Keypad Maps Table B-2. QWERTY Keypad Functionality (Continued) Shift/ Orange Default Caps Blue Key VK Code ASCII Value State State State State (Decimal) (Decimal) Backlight áü/Sym Back Tab 160+9 Star > 160+190 Return (Enter) 160+51...
  • Page 152 B-10 MC50 Integrator Guide...
  • Page 153 Glossary 802.11/802.11b 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 Access Point (AP) refers to Symbol’s Spectrum24 Ethernet Access Point. It is a piece of communications equipment that manages communications between the host computer system and one or more wireless terminals.
  • Page 154 U.S. Autodiscrimination The ability of an interface controller to determine the code type of a scanned bar code. After this determination is made, the information content is decoded. The dark element in a printed bar code symbol.
  • Page 155 Bar Width Thickness of a bar measured from the edge closest to the symbol start character to the trailing edge of the same bar. BIOS Basic Input Output System. A collection of ROM-based code with a standard API used to interface with standard PC hardware.
  • Page 156 Communication port; ports are identified by number, e.g., COM1, COM2. Continuous Code A bar code or symbol in which all spaces within the symbol are parts of characters. There are no intercharacter gaps in a continuous code. The absence of gaps allows for greater information density.
  • Page 157 Also see, Encryption and Key. Depth of Field The range between minimum and maximum distances at which a scanner can read a symbol with a certain minimum element width. Device Configuration Package The Symbol Device Configuration Package provides the...
  • Page 158 GL-6 MC50 Integrator Guide DRAM Dynamic random access memory. See Data Terminal Equipment. European Article Number. This European/International version of the UPC provides its own coding format and symbology standards. Element dimensions are specified metrically. EAN is used primarily in retail.
  • Page 159 Glossary GL-7 Flash Memory Flash memory is responsible for storing the system firmware and is non-volatile. If the system power is interrupted the data is not be lost. Gateway Address An IP address for a network gateway or router. A mobile computer may be part of a subnet as specified by its IP address and Netmask.
  • Page 160 GL-8 MC50 Integrator Guide Interleaved Bar Code A bar code in which characters are paired together, using bars to represent the first character and the intervening spaces to represent the second. Interleaved 2 of 5 A binary bar code symbology representing character pairs in groups of five bars and five interleaved spaces.
  • Page 161 Mobile Computer In this text, mobile computer refers to the Symbol Series 9000 wireless portable computer. It can be set up to run as a stand-alone device, or it can be set up to communicate with a network, using wireless radio technology.
  • Page 162 Tolerances are specified as positive and negative deviations from this value. Nominal Size Standard size for a bar code symbol. Most UPC/EAN codes are used over a range of magnifications (e.g., from 0.80 to 2.00 of nominal). Non-Volatile Memory.
  • Page 163 Measurement of the contrast (brightness difference) between the bars and spaces of a symbol. A minimum PCS value is needed for a bar code symbol to be scannable. PCS = (RL - RD) / RL, where RL is the reflectance factor of the background and RD the reflectance factor of the dark bars.
  • Page 164 MC50 Integrator Guide Self-Checking Code A symbology that uses a checking algorithm to detect encoding errors within the characters of a bar code symbol. Shared Key Shared Key authentication is an algorithm where both the AP and the MU share an authentication key.
  • Page 165 Symbol Length Length of symbol measured from the beginning of the quiet zone (margin) adjacent to the start character to the end of the quiet zone (margin) adjacent to a stop character.
  • Page 166 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) See LAN. Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) See WAN. WNMP (Wireless Network Management Protocol) This is Symbol’s proprietary MAC layer protocol used for inter access point communication and other MAC layer communication. ® ® WNMS (renamed to AirBEAM...

  • Page 167: Index

    Index setting up mobile computer connection ..3-5 ad hoc mode ......8-4, 8-6 access points .
  • Page 168 IN-2 MC50 Integrator Guide encryption ......8-12, 8-25 128-bit shared key ..... 8-25 cable 40-bit shared key .
  • Page 169 Index IN-3 subnet mask ......8-13 static IP configuration ....8-13 WINS .
  • Page 170 ......1-5 Symbol configuration manager ....7-3 file types .

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