Symbol Technologies MC5574 EDA (Enterprise Digital Assistant) User Manual MC55 User Guide draft

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Introduction
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Chapter 2 Using the MC55
This chapter explains the buttons, status icons, and controls on the MC55, and provides basic instructions for using
the MC55, including powering on and resetting the MC55, and entering and capturing data.
Today Screen
The Today screen displays important information, such as upcoming appointments and status indicators. Tap a
section on the screen to open the associated program. Alternatively, tap Start > Today to display the Today
screen.
Connectivity
Notification
Open the Start Menu
Change the date and time
WAN Signal Strength
Adjust volume
Battery Status
Change the date and time, set up the alarm, and more
Turn on or off radios
BTExplorer
Wireless Applications
Command Bar
Soft Keys
Figure 2-1 Today Screen
To customize the Today screen, tap Start > Settings > Today icon. Use the Appearance tab to customize the
background and the Items tab to change the list and order of items that appear on the screen.
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Status Icons
The Navigation bar at the top of the screen can contain the status icons listed in Table 2-1.
Table 2-1 Status Icons
Icon
Function
Notification
Description
Backup Battery Low.
Notification that one or more instant messages were received.
Notification that one or more e-mail/text messages were received.
Notification that one or more voice messages were received.
There are more notification icons than can be displayed. Tap to display
remaining icons.
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Indicates a reminder of an upcoming calendar event.
Connectivity
Connection is active.
Connection is not active.
Synchronization is occurring.
Wi-Fi available.
Wi-Fi in use.
GPRS available. (MC5504 and MC5574)
GPRS connecting. (MC5504 and MC5574)
EGPRS available. (MC5504 and MC5574)
EGPRS connecting. (MC5504 and MC5574)
WAN
Call missed.
Dialing while no SIM card is installed.
Voice call in progress.
Calls are forwarded.
Call on hold.
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Table 2-1 Status Icons (Continued)
Icon
Function
WAN (Continued)
Description
Speakerphone is on.
Antenna/signal icon: wireless on/good signal.
Antenna/signal icon: wireless off.
Antenna/signal icon: no service or searching.
GPRS in use. (MC5504 and MC5574)
Roaming.
SIM Card not installed.
All sounds are on.
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Speaker
EGPRS in use. (MC5504 and MC5574)
All sounds are off.
Vibrate is on.
Battery
Main battery is charging.
Battery power completely depleted.
Main battery is low.
Main battery level.
Time and Next
Appointment
Displays current time in analog or digital format.
The command bar at the bottom of the screen can contain the task tray icons listed in Table 2-2.
Table 2-2 Task Tray Icons
Description
Icon
Wireless connection
status
Indicates WLAN signal strength.
Bluetooth Enabled
Bluetooth radio is on.
Bluetooth Disabled
Bluetooth radio is off.
Bluetooth Connection
Bluetooth radio is connected to another Bluetooth device.
ActiveSync
Active serial connection between the MC55 and the host computer.
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Programs
Table 2-3 lists the default programs on the Start menu.
Table 2-3 Programs in the Start Menu
Icon
Name
Office Mobile
Description
Use the complete suite of Microsoft® Office applications for your mobile
device.
Excel Mobile - Create new workbooks or view and edit Microsoft®
Excel® workbooks.
OneNote Mobile - Create new notes or view existing notes.
PowerPoint Mobile - View Microsoft® PowerPoint® slides and
presentations.
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Word Mobile - Create, view, and edit Microsoft® Word documents.
Keep track of appointments and create meeting requests.
Contacts
Keep track of friends and colleagues.
Internet Explorer Mobile
Browse Web and WAP sites as well as download new programs and
files from the Internet.
Messaging
Send and receive e-mail, MMS, and text messages.
Phone
Make and receive calls, switch between calls, and set up conference
calling.
Calendar
Help
See Help topics for the current screen or program.
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Table 2-4 lists programs that are listed in the Programs window.
Table 2-4 Programs in Program Window
Icon
Name
Description
Synchronize information between the MC55 and a host computer or the
Exchange Server.
AirBEAM
Allows specially designed software packages to be transferred between
a host server and the MC55. Refer to the MC55 Integrator Guide for
more information.
BTExplorer
Manages Bluetooth connections.
Calculator
Perform basic arithmetic and calculations, such as addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division.
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ActiveSync
Link to download Good Mobile Messaging software.
File Explorer
Organize and manage files on your device.
Internet Sharing
Connect a notebook computer to the Internet using the MC55's data
connection.
Messenger
Use this mobile version of Windows Live Messenger.
MSP Agent
Interacts with MSP agents to collect monitoring and asset information
to enable the configuration, provisioning, monitoring and
troubleshooting of the MC55. Refer to the MC55 Integrator Guide for
more information.
Get Good
Notes
Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and voice recordings.
Pictures & Videos
View and manage pictures, animated GIFs, and video files.
Rapid Deployment
Facilitates software downloads from a Mobility Services Platform Console
FTP server to the MC55. Refer to the MC55 Integrator Guide for more
information.
Remote Desktop
Log onto Windows NT server type computers and use all of the programs
that are available on that computer from the MC55.
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Table 2-4 Programs in Program Window (Continued)
Icon
Description
Search contacts, data, and other information on your MC55.
SIM Toolkit
Manage the contacts that are stored on your SIM card. Copy SIM
contents to Contacts on the MC55.
Tasks
Keep track of your tasks.
Windows Live
Use this mobile version of Windows Live™ to find information on the
web.
Windows Media Player
Mobile
Play back audio and video files.
Search
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Settings
Name
Table 2-5 lists control applications pre installed on the MC55. Tap Start > Settings to open the Settings window.
Table 2-5 Settings in the Setting Window
Icon
Name
Description
Personal Tab
Buttons
Assign a program to a button.
Input
Set options for each of the input methods.
Lock
Set a password for the MC55.
Menus
Set what programs appear in the Start menu.
Owner Information
Enter personal information on the MC55.
Phone
Make and receive calls, switch between calls, and set up conference
calling.
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Table 2-5 Settings in the Setting Window (Continued)
Icon
Name
Description
Sounds & Notifications
Enable sounds for events, notifications, and more, and set the type of
notification for different events.
Today
Customize the appearance and the information to be displayed on the
Today screen.
About
View basic information such as the Windows Mobile® version and type
of processor used on the MC55.
Backlight
Set the display backlight time-out and adjust brightness.
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System Tab
See information about certificates installed on the MC55.
Clock & Alarms
Set the device clock to the date and time of your locale or to a visiting
time zone when you’re traveling. Alarms can also be set at specified
days and times of a week.
Customer Feedback
Submit feedback on the Windows Mobile 6 software.
Encryption
Allow files on a storage card to be encrypted. Encrypted files are
readable only on your device.
Error Reporting
Enable or disable the device's error reporting function. When this
function is enabled and a program error occurs, technical data about
the state of the program and your computer is logged in a text file and
delivered to Microsoft's technical support if you choose to send it.
Certificates
External GPS
Set the appropriate GPS communication ports, if required. You may
need to do this when there are programs on your device that access
GPS data or you have connected a GPS receiver to the MC55.
GPS Setup
View GPS SUPL information.
Keylight
Set the keypad backlight time-out.
Memory
Check the device memory allocation status and memory card
information and stop currently running programs.
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Table 2-5 Settings in the Setting Window (Continued)
Icon
Name
Description
Check battery power and set the time-out for turning off the display to
conserve battery power.
Regional Settings
Set the regional configuration to use, including the format for displaying
numbers, currency, date, and time on the MC55.
Remove Programs
Remove programs that you installed on the MC55.
Screen
Change the screen orientation, re-calibrate the screen, and change the
screen text size.
System Info
Displays the MC55’s software and hardware information.
Windows Update
Link to Microsoft's web site and update Windows Mobile® on your
device with the latest security patches or fixes. Do not use. Obtain
updates from Motorola.
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Power
Connections Tab
Set the MC55 to receive incoming IrDA beams.
Connections
Set up one or more types of modem connections for your device, such
as phone dial-up, GPRS, Bluetooth, and more, so that your device can
connect to the Internet or a private local network.
USB to PC
Enables or disables the enhanced network connectivity.
Beam
Wi-Fi
Setup wireless network connection and customize settings.
Wireless Manager
Enables or disables the MC55’s wireless radios and customizes Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth and Phone settings.
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Adjusting Volume
To adjust the system volume using the Speaker icon in the navigation bar:
Tap the Speaker icon. The Volume dialog box appears.
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1.
Figure 2-2 Volume Dialog Box
2.
Tap and move the slide bar to adjust the volume.
3.
Select the On or Off radio button to turn the volume on or off.
You can also adjust the system volume using the Sounds & Notifications window, or use the Up/Down button on
the side of the MC55.
Battery Status Indications
Battery icons appear on the navigation bar indicating the battery power level. When the main battery or backup
battery power falls below a predetermined level the icon indicates the status and a battery dialog box appears
indicating the status of the main or backup battery.
Figure 2-3 Battery Status Dialog Box
The Battery icon always appears in the navigation bar when the Today screen is visible. The icon indicates the
battery power level. The message displays until the Dismiss button is pressed.
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Figure 2-4 Battery Icon on the Title Bar
Also view the battery status using the Power window.
Battery Reserve Options
If the charge of the battery reaches a critical threshold, the MC55 shuts down. This threshold can be changed but
affects the amount of time that data can be retained.
Tap Start > Settings > Power icon > RunTime tab. A warning message appears.
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Figure 2-5 Warning Message
Read the warning message and tap ok.
2.
Figure 2-6 RunTime Tab
3.
Select one of the Battery Reserve Options.
• Option 1: Minimum - After a low battery shutdown, data will be retained for minimum amount of time.
Battery should be replaced immediately to avoid data loss.
• Option 2: Less - After a low battery shutdown, data will be retained for less than normal amount of time.
• Option 3: Normal - After a low battery shutdown, data will be retained for maximum amount of time.
4.
Tap ok.
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Main Battery Temperature Notifications
The temperature notification system implements three levels of notification when the temperature within the battery
exceeds specific temperature thresholds:
• Level 1: Temperature Watch; this level is similar to main battery low warning. It indicates that the battery
temperature has reached the first threshold level. The user should move to an environment within proper
operating temperature.
• Level 2: Temperature Warning; this level is similar to main battery very low warning. It indicates the battery
temperature has reached the second threshold level. The user should stop using the MC55.
• Level 3: Temperature Error; this level indicates the battery has reached an unusable temperature threshold
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and immediately suspends the M55. This level does not have any graphical notification associated with it.
Figure 2-7 Main Battery Temperature Watch Dialog Box
Figure 2-8 Main Battery Temperature Warning Dialog Box
NOTE
The Temperature Warning dialog box remains visible until you tap Hide.
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LED Indicators
The MC55 has three LED indicators. The Scan/Decode LED indicates status for scanning. The Charging/Battery
Status LED indicates battery charging and status. The Radio Status LED indicates WAN radio status. Table 2-6
describes the LED indications.
Charging/Battery
Status LED
Radio
Status LED
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Scan/Decode
LED
Figure 2-9 LED Indicators
Table 2-6 LED Indications
LED State
Indication
Scan/Decode LED
Solid Green
Successful decode/capture.
Solid Red
Laser enabled, scanning/imaging in process.
Off
Not enabled.
Charging/Battery Status LED
Main battery in MC55 is charging.
Solid Amber
Main battery in MC55 is fully charged.
Fast Blinking Amber
Charging error.
Off
Not charging.
Single Blink Amber (when Power button pressed)
Battery depleted.
Blinking Amber (when Power button pressed)
Battery over-temperature condition.
Slow Blinking Amber
Radio Status LED
Slow Blinking Green
WAN radios is on.
Off
WAN radio is off.
NOTE
For information about scanning/decoding, see Data Capture on page 2-32. For information about WAN radio
status and settings, see Chapter 5, Using the Phone, or refer to the MC55 Integrator Guide.
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Resetting the MC55
There are two reset functions, warm boot and cold boot. A warm boot restarts the MC55 by closing all running
programs. A cold boot also restarts the MC55, and also resets the clock. Data saved in flash memory or a memory
card is not lost.
If the MC55 is not functioning properly, perform a warm boot first. If the MC55 still does not respond, perform a cold
boot.
Performing a Warm Boot
Performing a Cold Boot
Hold down the Power button for approximately five seconds. As soon as the MC55 starts to boot release the
Power button.
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To perform a cold boot simultaneously press the Power button and the 1 and 9 keys.
Waking the MC55
The wake-up conditions define what actions wake up the mobile computer after it has gone into suspend mode.
The mobile computer can go into suspend mode by either pressing the Power button or automatically by Control
Panel time-out settings. These settings are configurable and the factory default settings are shown in Table 2-7 are
subject to change/update.
Table 2-7 Wake-up Default Settings
Condition for Wake-up
Power Button
Automatic Time-out
No
Yes
Mobile computer is inserted into a cradle.
No
Yes
Mobile computer is removed from a cradle.
No
Yes
Mobile computer is connected to a USB device.
No
Yes
Mobile computer is disconnected from a USB device.
No
Yes
A key is pressed.
No
Yes
The scan triggered is pressed.
No
Yes
The screen is touched.
No
No
Audio Jack
No
No
Audio Btn
No
No
Bluetooth communication
Yes
Yes
Incoming phone call
Yes
Yes
AC power is applied.
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Locking the MC55
Use the Device Lock feature to prevent use of the device. Note that when locked, the MC55 does not respond to
screen or keypad input.
To lock the device, tap the Device unlocked icon. The icon changes to locked.
Device Locked Icon
Figure 2-10 Device Locked/Unlocked Icons
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To unlock the device and free it for use, tap Unlock.
Device Unlocked Icon
Figure 2-11 Unlock Device Window
Tap Unlock on the Unlock window.
NOTE
You can make emergency calls even when the MC55 is locked. See Making an Emergency Call on page 5-7
for more information.
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Keypads
The MC55 offers two types modular keypad configurations: Numeric and alpha-numeric.
Numeric Keypad Configuration
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The numeric keypad contains application keys, scroll keys, and function keys. The keypad is color-coded to
indicate the alternate function key (blue) values. Note that an application can change keypad functions so the
MC55’s keypad may not function exactly as described. See Table 2-8 for key and button descriptions and Table 2-9
on page 2-18 for the keypad’s special functions.
Figure 2-12 MC55 Numeric Keypad
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Table 2-8 MC55 Numeric Keypad Descriptions
Key
Blue Key (left)
Description
Use this key to launch applications or access items (shown on the keypad in blue).
Press the Blue key once to activate this mode, followed by another key.
A single press displays the following icon at the bottom of the screen, until a second key is
pressed:
Use this key to access the secondary layer of characters and actions (shown on the keypad
in orange). Press the Orange key once to lock the keypad into Alpha state.
A single press displays the following icon at the bottom of the screen:
Orange Key
Talk/End
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Press the Orange key a second time to return to the normal state.
Press the Orange key, then the Shift key to add a temporary shift (that applies only to the
next key pressed) to the orange lock state. This displays the following icon at the bottom of
the screen:
Talk (Green Phone): press to display the phone keypad window or to dial a phone number
(from the phone keypad window).
End (Red Phone): press when the phone keypad window displays to stop dialing or end a
call.
Activates the scanner/imager in a scan enabled application.
Scroll Up and Down
Moves up one item.
Moves left one item when pressed with the Orange key.
Scan (yellow)
Scroll Left and Right
Moves down one item.
Moves right one item when pressed with the Orange key.
Soft Keys
Accesses the command or menu above it on the screen.
Star
Produces an asterisk in default state.
Press and release the blue key, then press the Star key to open the Start menu.
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Table 2-8 MC55 Numeric Keypad Descriptions (Continued)
Key
Description
In default state, produces the numeric value on the key.
In Alpha state, produces the lower case alphabetic characters on the key. Each key press
produces the next alphabetic character in sequence. For example, press and release the
Orange key and then press the ‘4’ key once to produce the letter ‘g’; press and release the
Orange key and then press the ‘4’ key three times to produce the letter ‘i’.
Press the SHIFT key in Alpha state to produce the upper case alphabetic characters on the
key. For example, press and release the Orange key, press and release the SHIFT key, and
then press the ‘4’ key once to produce the letter ‘G’; press and release the Orange key,
press and release the SHIFT key and then press the ‘4’ key three times to produce the letter
‘I’.
SPACE
Produces a space.
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Alphanumeric
BACKSPACE
Produces a backspace.
SHIFT
Press and release the SHIFT key to activate the keypad alternate SHIFT functions.
A single press displays the following icon at the bottom of the screen, until a second key is
pressed:
Press the Orange key, then the Shift key to add a temporary shift (that applies only to the
next key pressed) to the orange lock state. This displays the following icon at the bottom of
the screen:
Executes a selected item or function.
ENT (Enter)
Pound
Produces a pound/number sign.
Press and release the blue key, then press the Pound key to produce an OK.
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Table 2-9 Numeric Keypad Input Modes
Orange Key
(Alpha Lowercase Mode)
Numeric Mode
Orange + Shift Keys
(Alpha Uppercase Mode)
Key
Blue+
Key
SHIFT
+ Key
1st
Press
2nd
Press
3rd
Press
4th
Press
1st
Press
2nd
Press
3rd
Press
4th
Press
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
Up
Up
Up
Hilight
Up
Left
Left
Down
Down
Down
Hilight
Down
Right
Right
Enter
Action
Action
Action
Action
Action
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Note: An application can change the key functions. The keypad may not function exactly as described.
Alpha-numeric Keypad Configurations
The three types of alpha-numeric keypads produce the 26-character alphabet (A-Z, both lowercase and
uppercase), numbers (0-9), and assorted characters. The keypad is color-coded to indicate which modifier key to
press to produce a particular character or action. The keypad default is alphabetic, producing lowercase letters.
See Table 2-10 for key and button descriptions and Table 2-11 on page 2-21 for the keypad’s special functions.
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Figure 2-13 QWERTY Keypad Configuration
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Figure 2-14 AZERTY Keypad Configuration
Figure 2-15 QWERTZ Keypad Configuration
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Table 2-10 Alpha-numeric Keypad Descriptions
Key
Blue Key
Action
Launches applications (shown on the keypad in blue).
Press the Blue key once to activate this mode temporarily, followed by another key. This
displays the following icon at the bottom of the screen, until a second key is
pressed:
Press the Blue key twice to lock this mode. This displays the following icon at the bottom
of the screen:
Press the Blue key a third time to unlock.
Press and hold the Blue key while selecting a sequence of keys to activate this mode
temporarily. This displays the following icon at the bottom of the screen as long as the key
Orange Key
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is pressed:
Accesses the secondary layer of characters and actions (shown on the keypad in
orange).
Press the Orange key once to activate this mode temporarily, followed by another key.
This displays the following icon at the bottom of the screen, until a second key is
pressed:
Press the Orange key twice to lock this mode. This displays the following icon at the
bottom of the screen:
Press the Orange key a third time to unlock.
Press and hold the Orange key while selecting a sequence of keys to activate this mode
temporarily. This displays the following icon at the bottom of the screen as long as the key
is pressed:
Talk (Green Phone): press to display the phone keypad window or to dial a phone number
(from the phone keypad window).
End (Red Phone): press when the phone keypad window displays to stop dialing or end a
call.
Talk/End
Scroll Up and Left
Moves up one item.
Moves left one item when pressed with the Orange key.
Scroll Down and Right
Moves down one item.
Moves right one item when pressed with the Orange key.
Soft Keys
Accesses the command or menu above it on the screen.
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Table 2-10 Alpha-numeric Keypad Descriptions (Continued)
Key
Action
Shift
Changes the state of the alpha characters from lowercase to uppercase.
Press the Shift key once to activate the cap mode. This displays the following icon at the
bottom of the screen:
Press the Shift key a second time to return to the normal state.
Turns the display backlight on and off.
Backspace
Produces a backspace.
Enter
Executes a selected item or function.
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Star
Backlight
Produces an asterisk.
OK
Use this key in conjunction with the Blue key as an OK or close button. This function is
user programmable.
Start Menu
Use this key in conjunction with the Blue key to instantly display the context menu from
any application without tapping the screen. This function is user programmable.
Menu
Use this key in conjunction with the Blue key to instantly display the Start menu from any
application without tapping the screen. This function is user programmable.
Phonepad
Use this key in conjunction with the Blue key to display the Phonepad application
without tapping the screen. This function is user programmable.
Table 2-11 QWERTY Keypad Input Modes
Key
Normal
Shift + Key
Orange + Key
Blue + Key
Start Menu
Menu
Phone
Note: An application can change the key functions. The keypad may not function exactly as described.
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Table 2-11 QWERTY Keypad Input Modes (Continued)
Key
Normal
Shift + Key
Orange + Key
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OK
Blue + Key
‘
ENTER
Enter
TAB
Tab
Tab
Back tab
Tab
SPACE
Space
Star
Backspace
Shift
Shift
Backspace
Note: An application can change the key functions. The keypad may not function exactly as described.
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Table 2-12 AZERTY Keypad Input Modes
Key
Normal
Shift + Key
Orange + Key
Blue + Key
Start Menu
Menu
Phone
áü
‘
“
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Shift
Shift
Backspace
backspace
OK
Note: An application can change the key functions. The keypad may not function exactly as described.
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Table 2-12 AZERTY Keypad Input Modes (Continued)
Key
Normal
Enter
Enter
TAB
Tab
Space
Space
Star
Shift + Key
Orange + Key
Blue + Key
Back tab
Note: An application can change the key functions. The keypad may not function exactly as described.
Table 2-13 QWERTZ Keypad Input Modes
Shift + Key
Orange + Key
Blue + Key
Start Menu
Menu
Phone
“
áü
Normal
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Key
‘
Backspace
Backspace
Shift
Shift
OK
Note: An application can change the key functions. The keypad may not function exactly as described.
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Table 2-13 QWERTZ Keypad Input Modes (Continued)
Key
Normal
Shift + Key
Orange + Key
ENTER
Enter
Space
Star
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TAB
Tab
Blue + Key
Back tab
Space
Note: An application can change the key functions. The keypad may not function exactly as described.
PIM Keypad Configuration
The PIM keypad contains application keys, scroll keys, and function keys. The keypad is color-coded to indicate
the alternate function key (blue) values. Note that an application can change keypad functions so the MC55’s
keypad may not function exactly as described. See Table 2-8 for key and button descriptions and Table 2-9 on
page 2-18 for the keypad’s special functions.
Figure 2-16 MC55 PIM Keypad
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Table 2-14 MC55 PIM Keypad Descriptions
Key
Blue Key (left)
Description
Use this key to launch applications or access items (shown on the keypad in blue).
Press the Blue key once to activate this mode, followed by another key.
Use this key to access the secondary layer of characters and actions (shown on the keypad
in orange). Press the Orange key once to lock the keypad into Alpha state.
A single press displays the following icon at the bottom of the screen:
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Orange Key
A single press displays the following icon at the bottom of the screen, until a second key is
pressed:
Press the Orange key a second time to return to the normal state.
Press the Orange key, then the Shift key to add a temporary shift (that applies only to the
next key pressed) to the orange lock state. This displays the following icon at the bottom of
the screen:
Talk/End
Activates the scanner/imager in a scan enabled application.
Scan (yellow)
Talk (Green Phone): press to display the phone keypad window or to dial a phone number
(from the phone keypad window).
End (Red Phone): press when the phone keypad window displays to stop dialing or end a
call.
Scroll Up and Down
Moves up one item.
Moves left one item when pressed with the Orange key.
Scroll Left and Right
Moves down one item.
Moves right one item when pressed with the Orange key.
Soft Keys
Accesses the command or menu above it on the screen.
Star
Produces an asterisk in default state.
Press and release the blue key, then press the Star key to open the Start menu.
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Table 2-14 MC55 PIM Keypad Descriptions (Continued)
Key
Description
In default state, produces the numeric value on the key.
In Alpha state, produces the lower case alphabetic characters on the key. Each key press
produces the next alphabetic character in sequence. For example, press and release the
Orange key and then press the ‘4’ key once to produce the letter ‘g’; press and release the
Orange key and then press the ‘4’ key three times to produce the letter ‘i’.
Press the SHIFT key in Alpha state to produce the upper case alphabetic characters on the
key. For example, press and release the Orange key, press and release the SHIFT key, and
then press the ‘4’ key once to produce the letter ‘G’; press and release the Orange key,
press and release the SHIFT key and then press the ‘4’ key three times to produce the letter
‘I’.
SPACE
Produces a space.
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Alphanumeric
BACKSPACE
Produces a backspace.
SHIFT
Press and release the SHIFT key to activate the keypad alternate SHIFT functions.
A single press displays the following icon at the bottom of the screen, until a second key is
pressed:
Press the Orange key, then the Shift key to add a temporary shift (that applies only to the
next key pressed) to the orange lock state. This displays the following icon at the bottom of
the screen:
Executes a selected item or function.
ENT (Enter)
Pound
Produces a pound/number sign.
Press and release the blue key, then press the Pound key to produce an OK.
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Table 2-15 Numeric Keypad Input Modes
Orange Key
(Alpha Lowercase Mode)
Numeric Mode
Orange + Shift Keys
(Alpha Uppercase Mode)
Key
Blue+
Key
SHIFT
+ Key
1st
Press
2nd
Press
3rd
Press
4th
Press
1st
Press
2nd
Press
3rd
Press
4th
Press
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
F10
Up
Up
Up
Hilight
Up
Left
Left
Down
Down
Down
Hilight
Down
Right
Right
Enter
Action
Action
Action
Action
Action
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Note: An application can change the key functions. The keypad may not function exactly as described.
Special Character Key
NOTE
Special characters are only available on the alpha-numeric keypad configurations.
To add special characters using the MC55 áü key, type the related character first, then press the Orange twice
followed by the áü (P) key. Continue pressing the áü key until the special character displays. To modify an existing
character, move the cursor to the right of the character then press the Orange key twice and then press the áü key
until the special character replaces the original character. Table 2-16 lists the special characters you can generate.
Table 2-16 Special Characters
Key
Special Characters
Key
Special Characters
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Table 2-16 Special Characters (Continued)
Special Characters
Key
“
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Special Characters
Key
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Function Buttons
The MC55’s buttons perform certain functions.
Scan/Action
Button
Action Button
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Up/Down Button
Scan/Action
Button
Power Button
Figure 2-17 Function Buttons
• Power: Press the red Power button to turn the MC55 screen on and off. The MC55 is in suspend mode when
the screen is off. For more information, see Powering On the MC55 on page 1-9. Also use the Power button
to reset the MC55 by performing a warm or cold boot. See Resetting the MC55 on page 2-13.
• Scan/Action: Press to scan bar codes or capture images. See Data Capture on page 2-32.
Or, press to open an application or perform a function. See the Microsoft® Applications for Mobile 6 User
Guide to set an application to open.
• Up/Down: Press to increase or decrease the MC55’s volume.
• Action: Press to open an application or perform a function. See the Microsoft® Applications for Mobile 6
User Guide to set an application to open.
Stylus
Use the MC55 stylus to select items and enter information. The stylus functions as a mouse.
• Tap: Touch the screen once with the stylus to press option buttons and open menu items.
• Tap and Hold: Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for that item. On the pop-up
menu that appears, tap the action to perform.
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• Drag: Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. Drag in a list to
select multiple items.
NOTE
Motorola recommends using the spring-loaded tip of the stylus to write on the screen, and the back end of the
stylus to tap the screen. Use your finger to press the Power button and keypad buttons.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the screen, do not use any device other than the Motorola-provided stylus.
Entering Data
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When entering data on the keypad, use either the single-hand method or the two-hand method as shown in Figure
2-18.
Single-hand Method
Figure 2-18 Entering Data on the Keypad
Two-hand Method
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Data Capture
The MC55 offers three types of data capture options:
• Linear scanning
• Imaging
• Digital camera.
To perform data capture a scanning enabled application must be installed on the MC55. A sample scanning
application can be downloaded from the Motorola Support site at http://support.symbol.com.
Linear Scanning
NOTE
MC55 with an integrated linear scanner have the following features:
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• Reading of a variety of bar code symbologies, including the most popular linear, postal, and 1-D code types.
• Intuitive aiming for easy point-and-shoot operation.
Imaging
MC55 with an integrated imager have the following features:
• Omnidirectional reading of a variety of bar code symbologies, including the most popular linear, postal,
PDF417, and 2D matrix code types.
• The ability to capture and download images to a host for a variety of imaging applications.
• Advanced intuitive laser aiming for easy point-and-shoot operation.
The imager uses digital camera technology to take a digital picture of a bar code, stores the resulting image in its
memory, and executes state-of-the-art software decoding algorithms to extract the data from the image.
Operational Modes
MC55 with an integrated imager support three modes of operation, listed below. Activate each mode by pulling the
trigger or pressing the Scan button.
• Decode Mode: In this mode, the MC55 attempts to locate and decode enabled bar codes within its field of
view. The imager remains in this mode as long as you hold the trigger, or until it decodes a bar code.
NOTE
To enable Pick List Mode, download the Control Panel applet from the Support Central web site at
http://support.symbol.com. Pick List can also be set in an application using a API command.
• Pick List Mode: This mode allows you to selectively decode a bar code when more than one bar code is in
the MC55’s field of view. To accomplish this, move the aiming crosshair over the required bar code to decode
only this bar code. This feature is ideal for pick lists containing multiple bar codes and manufacturing or
transport labels containing more than one bar code type (either 1D or 2D).
• Image Capture Mode: Use this mode to capture an image within the MC55’s field of view. This is useful for
capturing signatures or images of items like damaged boxes.
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Digital Camera
MC55 with an integrated digital camera have the following features:
• Omnidirectional reading of a variety of bar code symbologies, including the most popular linear, postal,
PDF417, and 2D matrix code types.
• Advanced intuitive aiming for easy point-and-shoot operation.
The camera uses digital camera technology to take a digital picture of a bar code, stores the resulting image in its
memory, and executes state-of-the-art software decoding algorithms to extract the data from the image.
Scanning Considerations
Typically, scanning is a simple matter of aim, scan, and decode and a few quick trial efforts master it. However,
consider the following to optimize scanning performance:
• Range
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Any scanning device decodes well over a particular working range — minimum and maximum distances from
the bar code. This range varies according to bar code density and scanning device optics.
Scanning within range brings quick and constant decodes; scanning too close or too far away prevents
decodes. Move the scanner closer and further away to find the right working range for the bar codes being
scanned.
• Angle
Scanning angle is important for promoting quick decodes. When laser beams reflect directly back into the
scanner from the bar code, this specular reflection can “blind” the scanner.
To avoid this, scan the bar code so that the beam does not bounce directly back. But don’t scan at too sharp
an angle; the scanner needs to collect scattered reflections from the scan to make a successful decode.
Practice quickly shows what tolerances to work within.
• Hold the MC55 farther away for larger symbols.
• Move the MC55 closer for symbols with bars that are close together.
Scanning procedures depend on the application and MC55 configuration. An application may use different
scanning procedures from the one listed above.
NOTE
Linear Scanning
1.
Ensure that a scan enabled application is loaded on the MC55.
2.
Aim the scan window at the bar code.
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Press the scan button. Ensure the red scan beam covers the entire bar code. The Scan/Decode LED lights red
to indicate that scanning is in process, then lights green and a beep sounds, by default, to indicate the bar code
was decoded successfully.
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3.
Figure 2-19 Linear Scanning
Correct
Incorrect
Figure 2-20 Linear Scanner Aiming Pattern
Imager Scanning
Ensure that a scan-enabled application is loaded on the MC55.
2.
Aim the scan window at the bar code.
1.
Figure 2-21 Imager Scanning
3.
Press the scan button. The red laser aiming pattern turns on to assist in aiming. Ensure the bar code is within
the area formed by the brackets in the aiming pattern. The Scan/Decode LED lights red to indicate that
scanning is in process, then lights green and a beep sounds, by default, to indicate the bar code was decoded
successfully. Note that when the MC55 is in Pick List Mode, the imager does not decode the bar code until the
crosshair touches the bar code.
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Linear bar code
PDF417 symbol
Symbol
View Finder
(Aiming Pattern)
Correct
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Figure 2-22 Imager Aiming Pattern: Bar Code Centered
Incorrect
Correct
Figure 2-23 Imager Aiming Pattern: Bar Code Not Centered
Figure 2-24 Pick List Mode with Multiple Bar Codes in Aiming Pattern
Release the scan button.
4.
NOTE
Imager decoding usually occurs instantaneously. The MC55 repeats the steps required to take a digital
picture (image) of a poor or difficult bar code as long as the scan button remains pressed.
Digital Camera Scanning
1.
Ensure that a scan-enabled application is loaded on the MC55.
2.
Aim the camera lens on the back of the MC55 at a bar code.
3.
Press and hold the scan button. A preview window appears on the display window with a red aiming reticle in
the center. The Scan/Decode LED lights red to indicate that scanning is in process.
Figure 2-25 Sample Scan Application with Preview Window
Move the MC55 until the red aiming reticle is on the bar code to scan. The aiming reticle turns green when the
MC55 is able to decode the bar code.
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4.
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Figure 2-26 Digital Camera Scanning
Release the scan button. The Scan/Decode LED lights green and a beep sounds, by default, to indicate the
bar code was decoded successfully.
5.
Taking Photos
To take a photo:
1.
Tap Start > Programs > Pictures & Videos icon.
2.
Tap Camera on the command bar.
3.
Check the image on the view finder, adjust if necessary.
4.
Press the Enter key to take the picture. Hold the MC55 still until the camera flash occurs or the shutter sound
is heard.
Recording Video
To record a video clip:
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1.
Tap Start > Programs > Pictures & Videos icon.
2.
Tap Camera on the command bar.
3.
Tap Menu > Video to set shooting mode to video.
The available recording time displays on the screen.
NOTE
4.
By default, the time limit for recording videos is set to 30 seconds.
Press the Enter key to begin recording.
Viewing Photos and Videos
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To view photos and video clips:
1.
Tap Start > Programs > Pictures & Videos icon.
2.
Tap the picture or video clip to view.
3.
Recording stops when you press the Enter button again.
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