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A - 6 MC40 User GuideOperating Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)Storage Temperature -40 °C to 70 °C (-40°F to 158 °F)Charging Temperature 0
GLOSSARYAAPI. (Application Programming Interface) An interface by means of which one software component communicates with or controls another. Usually
Glossary - 2 MC40 User GuideCCDRH. Center for Devices and Radiological Health. A federal agency responsible for regulating laser product safety. This
Glossary - 3FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum). A method of transmitting radio signals by rapidly switching a carrier among many frequency chann
Glossary - 4 MC40 User GuideKKey. A key is the specific code used by the algorithm to encrypt or decrypt the data. Also see, Encryption and Decrypting
Glossary - 5RRAM. Random Access Memory. Data in RAM can be accessed in random order, and quickly written and read.RF. Radio Frequency.ROM. Read-Only M
Glossary - 6 MC40 User GuideSymbology. The structural rules and conventions for representing data within a particular bar code type (e.g. UPC/EAN, Cod
INDEXNumerics2-D bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1AAC line cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index - 2 MC40 User Guideimager operational modesdecode mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1pick list mode . . . . . . . . . . .
Index - 3screen timeout setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9, 1-10screen un-locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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72E-166940-01 Revision A - November 2012Motorola Solutions, Inc.1301 E. Algonquin Rd.Schaumburg, IL 60196-1078, U.S.A.http://www.motorolasolutions.com
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ABOUT THIS GUIDEIntroductionThis guide provides information on using the MC40 and accessories.Documentation SetThe documentation set for the MC40 prov
xii MC40 User GuideSoftware VersionsTo determine the current software versions touch > Settings > About device.•Android version•Build number.C
About This Guide xiiiRelated Documents•MC40 Quick Start Guide, p/n 72-166941-xx•MC40 Regulatory Guide, p/n 72-166942-xx•MC40 Integrator Guide, p/n 72E
xiv MC40 User Guidedamages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void th
CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTEDFeaturesThis chapter provides the features of the MC40 and explains how to set it up for the first time.Figure 1-1MC40 Front
1 - 2 MC40 User GuideFigure 1-2MC40 Rear ViewTable 1-1Features Item FunctionLeft LED Indicates decode functionality. Lights red when scanning in proce
Getting Started 1 - 3UnpackingCarefully remove all protective material from the MC40 and save the shipping container for later storage and shipping.Ve
1 - 4 MC40 User Guide1. Install the battery2. Charge the MC403. Power on the MC40.Installing the BatteryTo install the battery:1. Align the battery wi
Getting Started 1 - 5•Micro USB Cable•Single Slot Charging Cradle•Five Slot Universal Charge Only Cradle.To charge the main battery:1. Connect the cha
1 - 6 MC40 User GuideReplacing the BatteryTo replace the battery:1. Press the Power button until the Device options menu displays.2. Touch Battery swa
Getting Started 1 - 77. Lower the battery and press down until it snaps into place.8. Press down on the battery latch. If the battery is charged, the
1 - 8 MC40 User GuideFigure 1-7Low Battery NotificationThe user should replace the battery or charge the MC40 using one of the charging accessories.Wh
Getting Started 1 - 95. Touch .Turning Off the RadiosTo turn off all radios:1. Touch > Settings > Wireless & networks.2. Touch the Airplane
1 - 10 MC40 User GuideScreen RotationTo set the screen rotation:1. Touch > Settings > Display. The Display settings screen appears.2. Check Aut
Getting Started 1 - 11Feedback Settings• Audible selection - Check to play a sound when making screen selections.• Screen lock sounds - Check to play
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CHAPTER 2 USING THE MC40IntroductionThis chapter describes the screens, status and notification icons, and controls on the MC40, and provides basic in
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2 - 2 MC40 User GuideThe Home screen consists of the following:•Status Bar - Displays the time, status icons (right side), and notification icons (lef
Using the MC40 2 - 3Notification IconsTable 2-2 lists the possible notification icons. See Managing Notifications on page 2-4 for information about re
2 - 4 MC40 User GuideManaging NotificationsNotification icons report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as ongoing even
Using the MC40 2 - 5To close the Notification Panel, drag the bottom of the Notifications Panel to the top of the screen or touch .WidgetsWidgets are
2 - 6 MC40 User GuideFoldersUse Folders to organize items. To add a folder:1. Go to the desired Home screen.2. Touch and hold on the screen until the
Using the MC40 2 - 7Removing an Item from the Home ScreenTo remove an item from the Home screen:1. Touch and hold the item until it enlarges.2. Drag t
2 - 8 MC40 User GuideFigure 2-5Options Menu ExampleContext MenusContext menus contain functions that apply to a specific item on the screen. To open a
Using the MC40 2 - 9Figure 2-7On-screen Keyboard2. Touch keys on the keyboard to enter text.The entered text appears in the text field and in the sugg
2 - 10 MC40 User GuideEditing TextEdit entered text and use menu commands to cut, copy, and paste text within or across applications. Some application
Using the MC40 2 - 11Figure 2-9Select Text4. Drag either tab to expand or reduce the selected text.5. To delete the selected text touch .6. To replac
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2 - 12 MC40 User Guide3. Lift finger. The keyboard layout changes to the new language.ApplicationsThe Launcher displays icons for all installed applic
Using the MC40 2 - 13To open the Launcher, on the Home screen touch . The Launcher window displays.Figure 2-11Launcher WindowSlide the Launcher wind
2 - 14 MC40 User GuideFigure 2-12Recently Used Applications2. Touch an icon to open it or press to return to the current screen.Un-Locking the Scree
Using the MC40 2 - 15Figure 2-13Lock ScreenFigure 2-14PIN ScreenFigure 2-15Pattern Screen
2 - 16 MC40 User GuideFigure 2-16Password ScreenMultiUser LoginWith MultiUser login, multiple users can log on to the MC40 with each user having acces
Using the MC40 2 - 173. Touch Logout.4. The Login screen appears.Resetting the MC40There are two reset functions, Soft Reset and Hard Reset.Soft Reset
2 - 18 MC40 User GuideUsing File BrowserUse the File Browser application to view and mange files on the MC40.To open File Browser, touch > File B
Using the MC40 2 - 19•Touch to view additional functions.• Touch > New Folder to create a new folder in the current folder.• Touch > Search
2 - 20 MC40 User GuidePTT Express Voice ClientPTT Express Voice Client creates Push-To-Talk (PTT) communication capability between disparate enterpris
Using the MC40 2 - 21Figure 2-20PTT Express Window2. Touch the OFF button to turn on PTT Express. The button changes to a blue ON button.Select a Talk
iiiRevision HistoryChanges to the original guide are listed below:Change Date Description-01 Rev A 11/30/12 Initial release.
2 - 22 MC40 User GuideFigure 2-21MC40 PTT ButtonsGroup Broadcast (One to Many)1. Press and hold the Talk button and listen for the talk tone to play.I
Using the MC40 2 - 232. Within 10 seconds, press and hold the Private button, and listen for the talk tone to play.If a busy tone is heard, release th
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CHAPTER 3 DATA CAPTUREIntroductionThe MC40 offers the following data capture options:•integrated imager•integrated digital camera•Magnetic stripe read
3 - 2 MC40 User Guide•Pick List Mode: This mode allows the user to selectively decode a bar code when more than one bar code is in the MC40’s field of
Data Capture 3 - 3Figure 3-1Bar Code Scanning3. Press and hold the Right Scan/Action button.The red laser aiming pattern turns on to assist in aiming.
3 - 4 MC40 User Guide4. Release the Right Scan/Action button.5. The captured data appears in the text field.Bar Code Capture with Integrated CameraTo
Data Capture 3 - 5Figure 3-5Swiping a Magnetic Stripe Card3. The captured data appears in the text field.DataWedgeDataWedge is a utility that adds adv
3 - 6 MC40 User Guide1. Touch > DataWedge. The DataWedge Profiles window appears.2. Touch the profile to use.3. Touch the Profile enabled checkbox
CHAPTER 4 WLANIntroductionWireless local area networks (WLANs) allow the MC40 to communicate wirelessly inside a building. Before using the MC40 on a
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4 - 2 MC40 User GuideFigure 4-1Wi-Fi Settings Screen4. Scroll through the list and select the desired WLAN network.5. For open networks, touch Connect
CHAPTER 5 BLUETOOTHIntroductionBluetooth-equipped MC40 can communicate without wires, using frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) radio frequency (
5 - 2 MC40 User GuideSecurityThe current Bluetooth specification defines security at the link level. Application-level security is not specified. This
Bluetooth 5 - 3•Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) - Allows the MC40 to stream stereo-quality audio to a wireless headset or wireless stereo s
5 - 4 MC40 User GuideDiscovering Bluetooth Device(s)The MC40 can receive information from discovered devices without pairing. However, once paired, th
Bluetooth 5 - 53. Touch Device name. The Device name dialog box appears.4. Enter a name and touch OK.5. Touch .Connect to a Bluetooth DeviceOnce paire
5 - 6 MC40 User Guide1. Touch > Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings.2. In the Bluetooth devices list, touch and hold on
CHAPTER 6 PHOTOS AND VIDEOSIntroductionThis chapter provides information for taking photos and recording videos using the integrated digital cameras.
6 - 2 MC40 User GuideFigure 6-1Camera Mode2. If necessary, slide the Video/Camera Slider to the position.3. Adjust exposure, flash, and other setting
Photos and Videos 6 - 3• Scene mode - Touch to select a preset combination of camera settings designed for specific scenes. Options: Auto (default), P
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6 - 4 MC40 User Guide2. If necessary, slide the Video/Camera Slider to the position.3. Select the camera to use and adjust the quality, color effect
Photos and Videos 6 - 5Viewing Photos and VideosUse Gallery to:•view photos•play videos•perform basic editing of photos•set photos as wallpaper•set ph
6 - 6 MC40 User GuideWorking with AlbumsAlbums are groups of images and videos in folders. Touch an album to open it. The photos and videos are listed
Photos and Videos 6 - 7In addition to working with whole albums and with individual photos, select one or more photos or videos in an album to work on
6 - 8 MC40 User GuideView and Browse PhotosTo view a photo:1. Touch > Gallery.2. Touch an album to open it.3. Touch a photo.Figure 6-6Photo Exampl
Photos and Videos 6 - 9Crop a PhotoTo crop a photo:1. Touch a photo to view the controls.2. Touch Menu > More.3. Touch Crop. The orange cropping to
6 - 10 MC40 User Guide3. Touch Wallpaper. The orange cropping tool appears.4. Use the cropping tool to select the portion of the photo to crop.•Drag f
Photos and Videos 6 - 11Figure 6-8Playing VideoTouch the screen to view the playback controls.Send Video in an EmailTo send a video using Email:1. Whi
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CHAPTER 7 ACCESSORIESIntroductionTable 7-1 lists the accessories available for the MC40.Table 7-1MC40 Accessories Accessory Part Number DescriptionCra
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7 - 2 MC40 User Guide2-way DC Cable 25-122026-02R Connects one power supply (PWRS-14000-148C) to two Four Slot Battery Chargers.4-way DC Cable 25-8599
Accessories 7 - 3Micro USB CableUse the Micro USB cable to connect the MC40 to the power supply for charging or to a host computer for communication.F
7 - 4 MC40 User GuideSingle Slot Charge CradleThe Single Slot Charge cradle provides 5 VDC power for operating the MC40 and charging the battery.Charg
Accessories 7 - 5Five Slot Universal Charge Only CradleThe Five Slot Universal Charge Only cradle:•Provides 5 VDC power for operating the MC40.•Simult
7 - 6 MC40 User GuideFour Slot Battery ChargerThe Four Slot Battery Charger:•Provides 12 VDC power for charging the batteries.•Simultaneously charges
Accessories 7 - 7Table 7-2 Battery LED Charging Indicators LED IndicationOff No battery in slot. Battery is not charging.Battery is not inserted corre
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CHAPTER 8 MAINTENANCE &TROUBLESHOOTINGIntroductionThis chapter includes instructions on cleaning and storing the MC40, and provides troubleshootin
8 - 2 MC40 User Guide•To charge the mobile device battery, the battery and charger temperatures must be between +32 ºF and +104 ºF (0 ºC and +40 ºC)•D
Maintenance & Troubleshooting 8 - 3chlorinated hydrocarbons; acqueous or alcoholic alkaline solutions; ethanolamine; toluene; trichloroethylene; b
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8 - 4 MC40 User Guide5. Use the cotton-tipped applicator dipped in alcohol to remove any grease and dirt near the connector area.6. Use a dry cotton-t
Maintenance & Troubleshooting 8 - 5TroubleshootingMC40Table 8-1Troubleshooting the MC40 Problem Cause SolutionWhen the user presses the Power butt
8 - 6 MC40 User GuideA message appears stating not enough storage memory.Too many applications installed on the MC40.Remove user-installed application
Maintenance & Troubleshooting 8 - 7Single Slot Charge CradleFive Slot Universal Charge Only CradleTable 8-2Troubleshooting the Single Slot Charge
8 - 8 MC40 User GuideFour Slot Battery ChargerrTable 8-4Troubleshooting The Four Slot Battery Charger Symptom Cause ActionBattery not charging. Batter
APPENDIX A TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONSMC40 Technical SpecificationsThe following tables summarize the MC40’s intended operating environment and technical
A - 2 MC40 User GuidePerformance CharacteristicsCPU Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 @ 800 MHz, dual-coreOperating System Android-based ASOP 2.3Memory 1 GB
Specifications A - 3Rear-facing Camera For bar code scanning and image capture: 8 MP auto-focus camera with aiming; captures 1D and 2D bar codes, phot
A - 4 MC40 User GuideMC40 Accessory SpecificationsSingle Slot Charge CradleTable A-2Data Capture Options Item Description1D Bar Codes Chinese 2 of 5 C
Specifications A - 5Five Slot Universal Charge Only CradleFour Slot Spare Battery ChargerTable A-4Five Slot Universal Charge Only Cradle Technical Spe
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