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Page 1 - Mobile 5.0

MC50 with Windows® Mobile 5.0User Guide

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viii MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User Guide

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About This GuideIntroductionThis User Guide provides information on operating the MC50 series of mobile computers with Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0.MC

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x MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideConfigurationsDepending on device configuration, the MC50 includes the following features:•Operating System:

Page 5 - Revision History

About This Guide xiSoftware VersionsThis guide covers various software configurations and references are made to operating system or software version

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xii MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideChapter DescriptionsTopics covered in this guide are as follows:•Chapter 1, Getting Started lists the parts

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About This Guide xiiiRelated Documents•MC50 Quick Start Guide, p/n 72-67793-xx•MC50 Regulatory Guide, p/n 72-67863-xx•MC50 Integrator Guide, p/n 72E-

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Chapter 1Getting StartedChapter 1Chapter 1 Getting StartedIntroductionThis chapter lists the parts and accessories for the mobile computer and explain

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1 - 2 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideAccessoriesTable 1-1 lists the accessories available for the MC50 mobile computers.Table 1-1 Accessori

Page 11 - About This Guide

Getting Started 1 - 3Getting StartedIn order to start using the mobile computer for the first time:•install the main battery•charge the main battery a

Page 13 - Software Versions

1 - 4 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideCharging the Mobile Computer BatteryCharging the Main Battery and Memory Backup BatteryBefore using the m

Page 14 - Notational Conventions

Getting Started 1 - 5Using the Four Slot CradleTo charge the mobile computer’s battery using the Four Slot USB or Ethernet Cradle:1. Connect the cradl

Page 15 - Service Information

1 - 6 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideThe standard battery fully charges in approximately 3.5 hours and the extended capacity battery fully cha

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Getting Started 1 - 7Calibrating the ScreenTo calibrate the screen so the cursor on the touch screen aligns with the tip of the stylus:1. Remove the s

Page 17 - Getting Started

1 - 8 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideMagnetic Stripe ReaderThe snap-on Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) allows easy data capture with the swipe of

Page 18 - Accessories

Getting Started 1 - 9 Figure 1-8 Swiping a CardInstalling a Secure Digital CardUse Secure Digital (SD) memory cards to save or back up data.To inst

Page 19 - Installing the Main Battery

1 - 10 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User Guide6. See the documentation that came with the card for information on using the card. Figure 1-10 SD Ca

Page 20 - Using the Single Slot Cradle

Getting Started 1 - 112. Select Wireless Manager. Figure 1-12 Wireless Manager Window3. To enable or disable the wireless connection, tap its blue

Page 21 - Using the Four Slot Cradle

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Page 22 - Starting the Mobile Computer

Chapter 2Operating the MC50Chapter 2Chapter 2 Operating the MC50IntroductionThis chapter provides basic instructions for using the mobile computer.Usi

Page 23 - Attaching the Handstrap

MC50 with Windows® Mobile 5.0User Guide72E-89337-01Revision AMay 2007

Page 24 - Magnetic Stripe Reader

2 - 2 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User Guide•Battery Lock Switch: Slide to unlock the battery. See Installing the Main Battery on page 1-3.•Battery R

Page 25 - Getting Started 1 - 9

Operating the MC50 2 - 3Navigation KeypadThe navigation keypad contains application keys, navigation keys, and an Enter key. See Table 2-1 for descrip

Page 26 - Turning the Radio On and Off

2 - 4 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideQWERTY ConfigurationThe QWERTY keypad uses an alphanumeric keypad that produces the 26-character alphabet

Page 27 - Getting Started 1 - 11

Operating the MC50 2 - 5Navigation KeysUse these keys in conjunction with the Blue key to move the cursor on the display. The center key functions as

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2 - 6 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideContactsUse this key in conjunction with the Blue key, to instantly display the Contacts application with

Page 29 - Operating the MC50

Operating the MC50 2 - 7HhH-Jj J 4 Cursor LeftKk K 5 EnterLlL6Cursor RightBACKSPACEbackspace DELShiftShift CAPSZzZ?XxX!CcC‘VvV“BbB=NnN7MmM8Cursor Down

Page 30 - Using the Keypad

2 - 8 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideSpecial Character KeyTo add special characters using the MC50 áü key, type the related character first, t

Page 31 - Navigation Keypad

Operating the MC50 2 - 9rRsStTuUyYzZ$/“()+!.*@%,Table 2-4 Special Characters (Continued)Key Special Characters

Page 32 - QWERTY Configuration

2 - 10 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideKey Mode IconAfter pressing the Blue, Orange or Shift key, the Key Mode icon appears in the command bar

Page 33 - Operating the MC50 2 - 5

Operating the MC50 2 - 11Orange Key IconThe Orange Key icon indicates that the orange key on the keypad was pressed and that the orange highlighted fu

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ii MC50 User Guide© 2007 by Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical

Page 35 - Operating the MC50 2 - 7

2 - 12 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideWhen a program, such as Word Mobile, is open the icon appears in the command bar. To move the icon anywh

Page 36 - Special Character Key

Operating the MC50 2 - 13Beeper IndicatorThe beeper on the mobile computer provides an audible indication for the scan status.Data CaptureThe MC50 off

Page 37 - Operating the MC50 2 - 9

2 - 14 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideLinear ScanningMobile computers with an integrated linear scanner have the following features:•Reading o

Page 38 - Key Mode Icon

Operating the MC50 2 - 15 Figure 2-9 Linear Scanner Decode Zonein.cmMC 506 mil2.254.57.5 mil10 mil6.257.513 mil8.51220 mil2455 mil051015012.725.438

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2 - 16 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User Guide Figure 2-10 Imager Decode ZoneLinear Scanning1. Ensure that a scan enabled application is loaded on

Page 40 - LED Indicators

Operating the MC50 2 - 17 Figure 2-12 Linear Scanner Aiming PatternImager Scanning1. Ensure that a scan enabled application is loaded on the mobile

Page 41 - Data Capture

2 - 18 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User Guide5. Release the scan button.Image CaptureThe MC50 with camera allows image capture.1. Ensure that an imag

Page 42 - Scanning Considerations

Operating the MC50 2 - 19Resetting the Mobile ComputerThere are two reset functions, warm boot and cold boot. A warm boot restarts the mobile computer

Page 43 - Operating the MC50 2 - 15

2 - 20 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideTo unlock the mobile computer and free it for use, tap Unlock. Figure 2-19 Unlock Device WindowTap Un

Page 44 - Linear Scanning

Operating the MC50 2 - 21 Figure 2-21 Searching for a Device6. After the file is sent a message appears indicating successful data transfer. Figure

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iiiRevision HistoryChanges to the original manual are listed below:Change Date DescriptionRev A 5/2007 Initial release.

Page 46 - Image Capture

2 - 22 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideReceiving InformationTo receive information, align the mobile computer’s IR ports so that they are unobs

Page 47 - Locking the MC50

Chapter 3AccessoriesChapter 3Chapter 3 AccessoriesIntroductionMC50 accessories provide a variety of product support capabilities. Accessories include

Page 48 - Infrared Communication

3 - 2 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideHeadsetUse the headset to communicate via Voice-Over-IP (VOIP) or for audio playback and telephony applic

Page 49 - Operating the MC50 2 - 21

Accessories 3 - 3 Figure 3-2 MMC/SD Card Insertion5. Replace the housing cover and secure with the screw.Single Slot USB CradleThis section describ

Page 50 - Receiving Information

3 - 4 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideCharging the Mobile Computer BatteryConnect the cradle to power, or to the host computer using the USB co

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Accessories 3 - 5Battery Charging IndicatorsThe Single Slot USB Cradle charges the mobile computer’s main battery and a spare battery simultaneously.T

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3 - 6 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideCharging Insert the mobile computer into a slot to begin charging. Figure 3-5 Mobile Computer Battery

Page 53 - Single Slot USB Cradle

Accessories 3 - 7Charging Insert the mobile computer into a slot to begin charging. Figure 3-6 Mobile Computer Battery Charging Battery Charging In

Page 54 - Charging the Spare Battery

3 - 8 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideFour Slot Spare Battery ChargerThis section describes how to use the Four Slot Spare Battery Charger to c

Page 55 - Four Slot USB Cradle

Accessories 3 - 9Battery Charging IndicatorsAn amber LED is provided for each battery charging well. See Table 3-2 for charging status indications. Th

Page 57 - Battery Charging Indicators

3 - 10 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideTo remove the MSR open the arms and pull the MSR from the mobile computer.Using the MSR The MSR sample a

Page 58 - Spare Battery Charging

Accessories 3 - 11When attached to the mobile computer, the CAM:•Provides power for operating the mobile computer, with the appropriate power connecti

Page 59 - Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR)

3 - 12 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideBattery ChargingTo charge the mobile computer’s battery through the CAM, attach the CAM to the mobile co

Page 60 - Cable Adapter Module

Accessories 3 - 13USB ConnectionThe CAM can connect to and communicate with a USB device, such as a host computer, through its data port. Refer to the

Page 61 - Attaching and Removing

3 - 14 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideBattery Insertion and RemovalInsert the battery into the battery well with the charging contacts on the

Page 62 - Battery Charging

Accessories 3 - 15Table 3-3 UBC Adapter Charge LED Status IndicationsLED Indication DescriptionPOWER Red Power is connected to the UBC Adapter.READ

Page 63 - USB Connection

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Page 64 - Battery Insertion and Removal

Chapter 4Maintenance and TroubleshootingChapter 4Chapter 4 Maintenance and TroubleshootingIntroductionThis chapter includes instructions on cleaning a

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4 - 2 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideTroubleshootingTable 4-1 Troubleshooting the Mobile ComputerProblem Cause SolutionMobile computer does

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Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4 - 3Mobile computer turns itself off.Mobile computer is inactive.The mobile computer turns off after a period of inac

Page 67 - Maintaining the MC50

Table of ContentsChapter 1 About This GuideIntroduction ...

Page 68 - Troubleshooting

4 - 4 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideIf, after performing these checks, the mobile computer is still not reading symbols, contact the distribu

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Appendix ATechnical SpecificationsAppendix A Technical SpecificationsMC50 Technical SpecificationsThe following tables summarize the mobile computer’s

Page 70 - Problem Cause Solution

A - 2 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideQWERTY Keypad, Camera5.4 in. L x 3.00 in. W x 0.95 in. D (13.71 cm L x 7.62 cm W x 2.41 cm D)Dimensions w

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Technical Specifications A - 3Main Battery Standard: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion 3.7 V 1560 mAhExtended Capacity: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion 3.7 V 3600 mAh

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A - 4 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideMC50 Accessory SpecificationsAntenna InternalBluetooth Supports commercially available SD Bluetooth cards

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Technical Specifications A - 5Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensingDrop 30.0 in. (76.2 cm) drops to vinyl tiled concrete at room temperatureElectrostatic

Page 74 - MC50 Accessory Specifications

A - 6 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideHumidity 5% to 95% non-condensingDrop 30.0 in. (76.2 cm) drops to vinyl tiled concrete at room temperatur

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Technical Specifications A - 7Table A-8 Magstripe Reader (MSR) Technical SpecificationsFeature DescriptionDimensions 2.3 in. L x 3.14 in. W x 1.1

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GlossaryChapter 1GlossaryGlossaryNumeric802.11/802.11b. A radio protocol that may be used by the Symbol Spectrum24 radio card. Symbol radio cards that

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Glossary - 2 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideApplication Programming Interface. See API.ASCII. American Standard Code for Information Interchan

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Glossary - 3CDRH Class 2. No additional software mechanisms are needed to conform to this limit. Laser operation in this class poses no danger for uni

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Glossary - 4 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideDecode Algorithm. A decoding scheme that converts pulse widths into data representation of the let

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Glossary - 5Encryption. Encryption is the scrambling and coding of data, typically using mathematical formulas called algorithms, before information i

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Glossary - 6 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideHHard Reset. See Cold Boot.Hopping Sequence. A set of random frequencies designed to minimize inte

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Glossary - 7IP. Internet Protocol. The IP part of the TCP/IP communications protocol. IP implements the network layer (layer 3) of the protocol, which

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Glossary - 8 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideLight Emitting Diode. See LED.Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). A display that uses liquid crystal sea

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Glossary - 9NVM. Non-Volatile Memory.OODI. See Open Data-Link Interface.Open Data-Link Interface (ODI). Novell’s driver specification for an interface

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Glossary - 10 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideRRAM. Random Access Memory. Data in RAM can be accessed in random order, and quickly written and

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Glossary - 11SMDK. Symbol Mobility Developer’s Kit.Soft Reset. See Warm Boot.Space. The lighter element of a bar code formed by the background between

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Table of Contents viiChapter 4: Maintenance and TroubleshootingIntroduction ...

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Glossary - 12 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User GuideTTCP/IP. (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) A communications protocol used to inte

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Glossary - 13WWarm Boot. A warm boot restarts the mobile computer by closing all running programs. All data that is not saved to flash memory is lost.

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IndexIndexIndexNumerics1-D bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-142-D bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Index - 2 MC50 with Windows Mobile 5.0 User Guidepower supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2USB charger . . . . . . . .

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Index - 3Mmagnetic stripe reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8, 3-1, 3-9installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Motorola, Inc.One Motorola PlazaHoltsville, New York 11742-1300http://www.symbol.com72E-89337-01Revision A - May 2007

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