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4 - 6 MC3000 User GuideLED Charge IndicationsThe Four Slot cradles use the mobile computer amber Charge LED Indicator to indicate the battery charging

Accessories 4 - 7Four Slot Spare Battery Charger The Four Slot Spare Battery Charger simultaneously charges up to four spare batteries.Spare Battery C

4 - 8 MC3000 User GuideLED Charge IndicationsThe Spare Battery Charging LEDs indicate the spare battery charging status. The Spare Battery Charging LE

Accessories 4 - 9Figure 4-4 CablesBattery Charging and Operating Power The MC3000 Communication/Charge cables can charge the mobile computer batter

4 - 10 MC3000 User GuideUniversal Battery Charger (UBC) Adapter The UBC Adapter can be used with a power supply as a standalone spare battery charger

Accessories 4 - 11Figure 4-6 UBC Adapter LEDsTable 4-2 UBC Adapter Charge LED Status IndicationsLED Indication DescriptionPOWER Green Power is c

4 - 12 MC3000 User GuideSecure Device CardThe Secure Device (SD) card provides secondary non-volatile storage (the flash memory is slower than RAM). T

Accessories 4 - 13Plastic HolsterThe Plastic Holster provides a holder for the mobile computer. It consists of a mobile computer holder and a detachab

4 - 14 MC3000 User GuideFigure 4-10 Insert and Remove the Mobile ComputerInsert Mobile ComputerRemove Mobile Computer

Accessories 4 - 15Fabric HolsterThe Fabric Holster provides a soft holder for the mobile computer. It consists of a fabric mobile computer holder, a d

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4 - 16 MC3000 User GuideShoulder StrapRemove the detachable belt clip (see Figure 4-11 on page 4-15) and attach the shoulder strap.Figure 4-13 Atta

Chapter 5 Maintenance and TroubleshootingIntroductionThis chapter includes instructions on cleaning and storing the mobile computer, and provides trou

5 - 2 MC3000 User Guide•Do not crush, puncture, or place a high degree of pressure on the battery.•Severe impact from dropping any battery-operated de

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5 - 3During data communication, no data was transmitted, or transmitted data was incomplete.Mobile computer removed fr

5 - 4 MC3000 User GuideSingle Slot Serial/USB CradleThe mobile computer does not accept scan input.Scanning application is not loaded.Verify that the

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5 - 5Four Slot Charge Only CradleSpare battery is not charging.Battery not fully seated in charging slot. Remove and r

5 - 6 MC3000 User GuideFour Slot Ethernet CradleFour Slot Spare Battery ChargerTable 5-4 Troubleshooting the Four Slot Ethernet CradleProblem Cause

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5 - 7UBC AdapterSpare battery is not charging.Charger is not receiving power.Ensure the power cable is connected secur

5 - 8 MC3000 User GuideCablesTable 5-7 Troubleshooting the CablesSymptom Possible Cause SolutionMobile computer amber Charge LED Indicator does not

Appendix ATechnical SpecificationsMobile Computer And Accessory Technical SpecificationsTable A-1 summarizes the mobile computer technical specificati

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A - 2 MC3000 User GuideDimensions MC3000S:7.43 in L x 3.18 in W x 1.76 in D(188.7 mm L x 80.8 mm W x 44.6 mm D)MC3000R:8.33 in L x 3.18 in W x 1.57 in

Using the Interfaces A - 3Data Capture:Code 39, code 128, code 93, codabar, code 11, discrete 2 of 5, EAN-3, EAN-13, EAN-128, interleaved 2 of 5, UPCA

A - 4 MC3000 User GuidePower 12V, 3.3 A 5.4V, 3 A12V, 9 A 12V, 3.3 A 15V, 1.5 ADrop 30 inches (76.2 centimeter) to vinyl covered concreteElectrostatic

Appendix B Keypad Functions/Special CharactersIntroductionThis appendix contains the keypad functions/special characters for the MC3000 keypads. Each

B - 2 MC3000 User GuideFigure B-1 KeypadsTable B-1 Special Character Generation Map Special Character28-Key Keypad Key Sequence, Special Charact

Keypad Functions/Special Characters B - 3; Use the Keyboard Input Panel*FUNC + 6 FUNC + V- Use the Keyboard Input Panel*FUNC + 7 FUNC + O` Use the

B - 4 MC3000 User Guide? Use the Keyboard Input Panel*SHIFT + FUNC + 9 Use the Keyboard Input Panel*_ Use the Keyboard Input Panel*SHIFT + FUNC + 7

Appendix C RegulatoryIntroductionThis appendix contains the accessory power supply regulatory compliance statements.Accessory Power Supply Regulatory

C - 2 MC3000 User GuideFour Slot Charge Only Cradle Power SupplyUse only a Symbol-approved power supply output rated 12 VDC and minimum 9 A. The power

GlossaryNumeric802.11/802.11abg. A radio protocol that may be used by the WLAN radio card.AAccess Point. Access Point (AP) refers to Symbol’s Ethernet

About This GuideIntroductionThis guide provides information about using the MC3000 mobile computers and accessories.Documentation SetThe documentation

Glossary - 2 MC3000 User GuideBBar. The dark element in a printed bar code symbol.Bar Code. A pattern of variable-width bars and spaces which represen

Glossary - 3Check Digit. A digit used to verify a correct symbol decode. The scanner inserts the decoded data into an arithmetic formula and checks th

Glossary - 4 MC3000 User GuideDiscrete 2 of 5. A binary bar code symbology representing each character by a group of five bars, two of which are wide.

Glossary - 5Host Computer. A computer that serves other terminals in a network, providing such services as computation, database access, supervisory p

Glossary - 6 MC3000 User GuideLASER. Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.The laser is an intense light source. Light from a laser

Glossary - 7QQuiet Zone. A clear space, containing no dark marks, which precedes the start character of a bar code symbol and follows the stop charact

Glossary - 8 MC3000 User GuideShared Key. Shared Key authentication is an algorithm where both the AP and the MU share an authentication key.SID. Syst

Glossary - 9UUPC. Universal Product Code. A relatively complex numeric symbology. Each character consists of two bars and two spaces, each of which is

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IndexNumerics20-key keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1, B-120-key mechanical keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

xii MC3000 User GuideConfigurationsThis guide covers the following configurations:Configuration Radios Display MemoryData CaptureOperatingSystemKeypad

Index - 2 MC3000 User GuideBluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index - 3Hhard reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-28, 3-3headset jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index - 4 MC3000 User Guideresethard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3soft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index - 5Windows CE .NET 5.0 Core . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13, 2-16Windows CE .NET 5.0 Professional . . . . . . . .2-13, 2-16wirelessinternet

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72E-68899-04 Revision A - September 2007Motorola, Inc.One Motorola PlazaHoltsville, New York 11742, USA1-800-927-9626http://www.symbol.comMOTOROLA and

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

xiv MC3000 User GuideChapter DescriptionsTopics covered in this guide are as follows:•Chapter 1, Getting Started, describes the mobile computer’s phys

About This Guide xvRelated Documents and SoftwareThe following items provide more information about the MC3000 mobile computers.•MC3000 Series Quick S

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Chapter 1 Getting StartedIntroductionThis chapter describes the mobile computer physical characteristics, how to install and charge the batteries, how

1 - 2 MC3000 User GuideAccessoriesTable 1-1 lists the MC3000 accessories.Table 1-1 MC3000 AccessoriesAccessory DescriptionSingle Slot Serial/USB Cr

Getting Started 1 - 3PartsThere are three versions of the MC3000 mobile computers, the MC3000 1D/2D Imager (MC3000S or MC3090S), the MC3000 Laser with

1 - 4 MC3000 User GuideFigure 1-2 MC3000 Imager and MC3000 Laser Mobile Computers (Back View)Rotating Scan TurretThe MC3000R mobile computer featur

Getting Started 1 - 5Figure 1-4 MC3090G Mobile ComputerMobile Computer StartupTo start using the mobile computer:• Install the main battery. • Char

1 - 6 MC3000 User Guide3. Insert the battery into the slot, bottom first and press the battery gently into the slot. The battery clip locks the batter

Getting Started 1 - 7Figure 1-6 Main Battery Installation (MC3090G)Battery Charging Use the mobile computer cradles, cables and spare battery charg

1 - 8 MC3000 User Guideremoved from the mobile computer or the main battery is fully discharged, the memory backup battery completely discharges in se

Getting Started 1 - 9Spare Battery ChargingThere are three accessories that can be used to charge a spare battery: • Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle• Fo

1 - 10 MC3000 User GuideAfter the calibration procedure is performed the factory settings launch the Demo window. Application specific shells may prov

Getting Started 1 - 11Waking the Mobile ComputerThe wakeup condition settings are used to define what actions wake up the mobile computer. The setting

MC3000User Guide72E-68899-04Revision ASeptember 2007

1 - 12 MC3000 User GuideFigure 1-11 Main Battery Removal (MC3090G)Strap/Door Assembly Removal and Replacement (MC3000S/R)The Strap/Door Assembly co

Getting Started 1 - 13Figure 1-12 Strap/Door Removal and Replacement (MC3000S/R)Strap/Door Assembly Removal and Replacement (MC3090G)The Strap/Door

1 - 14 MC3000 User GuideFigure 1-13 Strap/Door Removal and Replacement (MC3090G)Turning Off the RadiosOn Device with CE 5.0 (OEM Version 01.15 or l

Getting Started 1 - 153. Select WLP1:. WLP1: displays in the text box at the top of the window.4. In the drop-down list box, select D0.5. Tap Set.Blue

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Chapter 2 Operating the MC3000IntroductionThis chapter provides basic instructions for using the mobile computer and navigating the mobile computer so

2 - 2 MC3000 User GuideKeypad Special FunctionsThe keypad special functions are color coded on the keypads. For example, on the 38-key keypad, the dis

Operating the MC3000 2 - 320-Key Mechanical KeypadThe 20-key mechanical keypad contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and function key

2 - 4 MC3000 User GuideNumeric keys Produces 0 - 9 numeric characters.period Produces a (.) period.C Produces a backspace.ESC Exits the current operat

Operating the MC3000 2 - 528-Key KeypadThe 28-key keypad contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and function keys. The keypad is color

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2 - 6 MC3000 User GuideScroll Left and Right Moves left and right from one item to another. Increases/decreases specified values.Produces a TAB when t

Operating the MC3000 2 - 7ALPHA (orange) Press the orange ALPHA key to access the alternate ALPHA characters (shown on the keypad in orange). The ic

2 - 8 MC3000 User Guide38-Key KeypadThe 38-key keypad contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and function keys. The keypad is color-co

Operating the MC3000 2 - 9Scan (yellow) Used in scanning applications, press to scan a bar code.Scroll Left and Right Moves left and right from one it

2 - 10 MC3000 User GuideComma Produces a comma by default. Produces alpha values when the orange ALPHA key is activated. Special Function/Alpha Speci

Operating the MC3000 2 - 1148-Key KeypadThe 48-key keypad contains a Power button, application keys, scroll keys and function keys. The keypad is colo

2 - 12 MC3000 User GuideNumeric/Scroll/Select Numeric, scroll, select keys. Numeric by default.With the orange key activated, the 2, 4, 6, and 8 keys

Operating the MC3000 2 - 13Demo WindowOn initial power up (or on a warm or cold boot) the Demo window appears. This window links to the Test Applicati

2 - 14 MC3000 User GuideTaskbarThe taskbar (at the bottom of the screen) displays the Start button, active programs, battery status and communication

Operating the MC3000 2 - 15Battery Unknown IconThe Battery Unknown icon displays when communication with the smart battery has not been established. A

iiiRevision HistoryChanges to the original manual are listed below:Change Date Description-01 Rev A Dec. 2004 Initial Release-01 Rev B June 2005 Adde

2 - 16 MC3000 User Guide• Help: Accesses the Windows CE Help. Not available on mobile computers running Windows CE .NET 5.0 Core.• Run . . . : Runs a

Operating the MC3000 2 - 17Windows CE .NET 5.0 Core desktop functions include:• My Computer: Double-tap the icon to open My Computer.• Recycle Bin: De

2 - 18 MC3000 User GuideProperties1. Tap Start > Control Panel > Taskbar and Start Menu ... . The Task Manager, Properties window displays, see

Operating the MC3000 2 - 19Entering InformationTo enter information:• Use the keypad.• Use the keyboard input panel (soft keyboard) to enter text.• Sc

2 - 20 MC3000 User GuideData CaptureThe mobile computer has an integrated scanner or imager that collects data by scanning bar codes.Laser ScanningTo

Operating the MC3000 2 - 21• RangeAny scanning device decodes well over a particular working range (minimum and maximum distances from the bar code).

2 - 22 MC3000 User GuideFigure 2-16 MC3000 Laser Decode RangesTable 2-8 MC3000 Laser Decode RangesBar Code DensityRangesNear Far5.0 mil 2.0 in5

Operating the MC3000 2 - 23ImagingThe imager version of the mobile computer has the following features:• Omnidirectional reading of a variety of bar c

2 - 24 MC3000 User GuidePick List ModePick List mode allows the user to selectively decode a bar code when more than one bar code is in the mobile com

Operating the MC3000 2 - 25Figure 2-20 Pick List Mode with Multiple Bar Codes in Aiming Pattern2. The aiming pattern is smaller when the Imager is

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2 - 26 MC3000 User GuideFigure 2-21 MC3000 Imager Decode RangesTable 2-9 MC3000 Imager Decode RangesBar Code DensityRangesNear Far5.0 mil 4.5 i

Operating the MC3000 2 - 27Direct Part MarkingDirect Part Marking (DPM) is where an item is physically altered by methods such as dot peening, laser a

2 - 28 MC3000 User Guide4. Press the scan button. The Scan LED Indicators illuminate red to indicate that the laser is on. The Scan LED Indicators ill

Operating the MC3000 2 - 292. Calibrate the touch screen. See Calibration Screen on page 1-10 to calibrate the mobile computer screen.Waking the Mobil

2 - 30 MC3000 User Guide•The Windows, Program Files, profiles, and My Documents folders are composites, RAM based folders generated from ROM (many of

Operating the MC3000 2 - 31Figure 2-25 Typical Internet Explorer (IE) Connection

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Chapter 3 Using BluetoothIntroductionBluetooth-equipped devices can communicate without wires, using frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) RF to tr

3 - 2 MC3000 User Guideclass is difficult to obtain due to power and device differences, and whether one measures open space or closed office space. S

Using Bluetooth 3 - 3Figure 3-1 Disable BluetoothEnabling BluetoothTo enable Bluetooth, tap Bluetooth icon > Enable Bluetooth. The Bluetooth ico

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3 - 4 MC3000 User GuideSuspendWhen the mobile computer suspends, Bluetooth turns off.ResumeWhen the mobile computer resumes, Bluetooth turns on if it

Using Bluetooth 3 - 5ModesThe BTExplorer application has two mode for managing Bluetooth connections: Wizard Mode and Explorer Mode. The Wizard Mode i

3 - 6 MC3000 User GuideFigure 3-5 Select Remote Device Window5. Select a device from the list and then tap Next. The Connection Favorite Options wi

Using Bluetooth 3 - 7Figure 3-7 Connection Summary Window9. Tap Connect to connect to the service.The following actions are available in the drop-d

3 - 8 MC3000 User GuideYou can also use the “tap and hold” technique to view available options. Scroll bars and view options are like those you’re fam

Using Bluetooth 3 - 9Figure 3-10 Discover Devices5. The discovered devices display in the Untrusted Devices folder.Figure 3-11 Discovered Device

3 - 10 MC3000 User GuideFigure 3-12 Pair a Remote Device3. Select Pair from the pop-up menu.4. On the mobile computer, the PIN Code Request window

Using Bluetooth 3 - 11Renaming a Bonded DeviceIf it is necessary to rename a bonded device, it can be done from the BTExplorer window.1. Launch BTExpl

3 - 12 MC3000 User GuideFigure 3-17 Delete a Bonded Device3. A confirmation dialog appears. Tap Yes.Accepting a BondWhen a remote device wants to b

Using Bluetooth 3 - 13Discovering ServicesBefore services can be used, you must first discover remote devices and then bond to those devices.To determ

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3 - 14 MC3000 User GuideFile Transfer ServicesTo transfer files between the mobile computer and another Bluetooth enabled device:1. Ensure the mobile

Using Bluetooth 3 - 15Delete FileTo delete a file from the remote device:1. Tap and hold on the file and select Delete.2. In the Delete Remote Device

3 - 16 MC3000 User GuidePrior to creating a connection, ensure the following:• Bluetooth phone is turned on.• Bluetooth phone is discoverable. (Some p

Using Bluetooth 3 - 17Figure 3-23 Network Log On Window10. In the User name: text box, enter the user name for this connection.11. In the Password:

3 - 18 MC3000 User Guide3. In the Name for the connection text box, enter a name for this connection.4. In the Country Code text box, enter the countr

Using Bluetooth 3 - 19Figure 3-25 OBEX Object Push Window7. In the Action drop-down list, select Send A Picture.8. Tap . The Send Local Picture win

3 - 20 MC3000 User Guide5. Tap the remote device folder.6. Tap and hold on the remote device and select Explore. A headset service item appears.7. Tap

Using Bluetooth 3 - 21Personal Area Network ServicesConnect two or more Bluetooth devices to share files, collaborate or play multi player games.To es

3 - 22 MC3000 User GuideServices TabFor security reason, by default services are not enabled.Use the Services tab to add or delete Bluetooth services.

Using Bluetooth 3 - 23Figure 3-31 Add Local Service WindowFile Transfer ServiceFile transfer allows files to be browsed by other Bluetooth devices.

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3 - 24 MC3000 User GuideOBEX Object Push ServiceOBEX Object Push allows contacts, business cards, pictures, appointments, and tasks to be pushed to th

Using Bluetooth 3 - 25Serial Port ServiceSerial port allows COM ports to be accessed by other Bluetooth devices.Figure 3-35 Serial Port Service Win

3 - 26 MC3000 User GuideFigure 3-36 Headset Service WindowSecurity TabTo adjust the security settings for an individual service, select the Service

Using Bluetooth 3 - 27Figure 3-38 BTExplorer Settings - Discovery TabVirtual COM Port TabUse the Virtual COM Port tab to select the COM ports for B

3 - 28 MC3000 User GuideFigure 3-40 COM Port ConnectionMiscellaneous TabFigure 3-41 BTExplorer Settings - Miscellaneous TabHighlight Connections

Chapter 4 AccessoriesIntroductionThe MC3000 accessories provide a variety of product support capabilities. Accessories include cradles, cables, spare

4 - 2 MC3000 User GuideSD CardThe SD card provides additional storage capacity for the mobile computer.Plastic HolsterThe Plastic Holster provides a c

Accessories 4 - 3Figure 4-1 Single Slot Serial/USB Cradle2. When charging is complete, remove the mobile computer from the mobile computer slot.To

4 - 4 MC3000 User GuideTable 4-1 LED Charging Status IndicatorsLED IndicationMobile Computer Charging (LED on mobile computer)Off Mobile computer

Accessories 4 - 5Four Slot Cradles There are two four slot cradles, Four Slot Charge Only cradle and Four Slot Ethernet cradle. The Four Slot Ethernet