Motorola F3124A User manual

User Manual
IMD
Intelligent
Mail
Device
Draft Feb 20, 2005
Models
F3124A & F3125A
6802975C55-O
@6802975C55@
ab

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COMPUTER SOFTWARE COPYRIGHTS
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the copyrighted computer program. Accordingly, any copyrighted Motorola computer pro-
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or by implication, estoppel. or otherwise. any license under the copyrights, patents or patent
applications of Motorola, except for the normal non-exclusive, royalty free license to use
that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.
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readability, function, or design. Motorola does not assume any liability arising out of the
applications or use of any product or circuit described herein; nor does it cover any license
under its patent rights nor the rights of others.

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Commercial Warranty
Limited Warranty
MOTOROLA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS
I. What This Warranty Covers And For How Long
MOTOROLA INC. (“MOTOROLA”) warrants the MOTOROLA manufactured Com-
munication Products listed below (“Product”) against defects in material and work-
manship under normal use and service for a period of time from the date of
purchase as scheduled below:
Motorola, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with new or recon-
ditioned parts), replace it (with a new or reconditioned Product), or refund the pur-
chase price of the Product during the warranty period provided it is returned in
accordance with the terms of this warranty. Replaced parts or boards are warranted
for the balance of the original applicable warranty period. All replaced parts of Prod-
uct shall become the property of MOTOROLA.
This express limited warranty is extended by MOTOROLA to the original end user
purchaser only and is not assignable or transferable to any other party. This is the
complete warranty for the Product manufactured by MOTOROLA. MOTOROLA
assumes no obligations or liability for additions or modifications to this warranty
unless made in writing and signed by an officer of MOTOROLA. Unless made in a
separate agreement between MOTOROLA and the original end user purchaser,
MOTOROLA does not warrant the installation, maintenance or service of the Prod-
uct.
MOTOROLA cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary equipment not fur-
nished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product,
or for operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment
is expressly excluded from this warranty. Because each system which may use the
Product is unique, MOTOROLA disclaims liability for range, coverage, or operation
of the system as a whole under this warranty.
II. General Provisions
This warranty sets forth the full extent of MOTOROLA’s responsibilities regarding
the Product. Repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price, at MOTOROLA’s
option, is the exclusive remedy. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITH-
IMD unit One (1) Year
Product Accessories One (1) Year

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OUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT-
NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL MOTOROLA BE LIABLE FOR
DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, FOR
ANY LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL LOSS,
LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH
PRODUCT, TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.
III. State Law Rights
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDEN-
TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIONS
MAY NOT APPLY.
This warranty gives specific legal rights, and there may be other rights which may
vary from state to state.
IV. How To Get Warranty Service
You must provide proof of purchase (bearing the date of purchase and Product item
serial number) in order to receive warranty service and, also, deliver or send the
Product item, transportation and insurance prepaid, to an authorized warranty ser-
vice location. Warranty service will be provided by Motorola through one of its
authorized warranty service locations. If you first contact the company which sold
you the Product, it can facilitate your obtaining warranty service. You can also call
Motorola at 1-888-567-7347 US/Canada.
V. What This Warranty Does Not Cover
A. Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its
normal and customary manner.
B. Defects or damage from misuse, accident, water, or neglect.
C. Defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance,
installation, alteration, modification, or adjustment.
D. Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in
material workmanship.
E. A Product subjected to unauthorized Product modifications, disassem-
blies or repairs (including, without limitation, the addition to the Prod-
uct of non-Motorola supplied equipment) which adversely affect
performance of the Product or interfere with Motorola's normal war-

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ranty inspection and testing of the Product to verify any warranty
claim.
F. Product which has had the serial number removed or made illegible.
G. Rechargeable batteries if:
•any of the seals on the battery enclosure of cells are broken or show evi-
dence of tampering.
•the damage or defect is caused by charging or using the battery in equip-
ment or service other than the Product for which it is specified.
H. Freight costs to the repair depot.
I. A Product which, due to illegal or unauthorized alteration of the soft-
ware/firmware in the Product, does not function in accordance with
MOTOROLA’s published specifications or the FCC type acceptance
labeling in effect for the Product at the time the Product was initially
distributed from MOTOROLA.
J. Scratches or other cosmetic damage to Product surfaces that does not
affect the operation of the Product.
K. Normal and customary wear and tear.
VI. Patent And Software Provisions
MOTOROLA will defend, at its own expense, any suit brought against the end user
purchaser to the extent that it is based on a claim that the Product or parts infringe a
United States patent, and MOTOROLA will pay those costs and damages finally
awarded against the end user purchaser in any such suit which are attributable to
any such claim, but such defense and payments are conditioned on the following:
A. that MOTOROLA will be notified promptly in writing by such purchaser
of any notice of such claim;
B. that MOTOROLA will have sole control of the defense of such suit and
all negotiations for its settlement or compromise; and
C. should the Product or parts become, or in MOTOROLA’s opinion be
likely to become, the subject of a claim of infringement of a United
States patent, that such purchaser will permit MOTOROLA, at its
option and expense, either to procure for such purchaser the right to
continue using the Product or parts or to replace or modify the same
so that it becomes noninfringing or to grant such purchaser a credit for
the Product or parts as depreciated and accept its return. The depreci-
ation will be an equal amount per year over the lifetime of the Product
or parts as established by MOTOROLA.
MOTOROLA will have no liability with respect to any claim of patent infringement
which is based upon the combination of the Product or parts furnished hereunder

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with software, apparatus or devices not furnished by MOTOROLA, nor will MOTOR-
OLA have any liability for the use of ancillary equipment or software not furnished by
MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product. The fore-
going states the entire liability of MOTOROLA with respect to infringement of pat-
ents by the Product or any parts thereof.
Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for MOTOROLA certain
exclusive rights for copyrighted MOTOROLA software such as the exclusive rights
to reproduce in copies and distribute copies of such Motorola software. MOTOR-
OLA software may be used in only the Product in which the software was originally
embodied and such software in such Product may not be replaced, copied, distrib-
uted, modified in any way, or used to produce any derivative thereof. No other use
including, without limitation, alteration, modification, reproduction, distribution, or
reverse engineering of such MOTOROLA software or exercise of rights in such
MOTOROLA software is permitted. No license is granted by implication, estoppel or
otherwise under MOTOROLA patent rights or copyrights.
VII. Governing Law
This Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, USA.
EPS – 48759 – O
Grant of Equipment Authorization
Model Differences
The IMD is provided in two model versions - F3124A and F3125A. The two models differ only by the incorpora-
tion of the following radio modules:
Model F3124A is equipped with Wi-Fi 802.11b and Bluetooth radios
ModelF3125Aisequipped with Bluetooth radio
FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization
FCC ID: AZ489FT7015
Canada Grant of Equipment Authorization
IC: 109U-89FT7015
Radio Network Freq Band Rated Power
Wi-Fi 802.11b W-LAN (USA) 2412 - 2462MHz 39.8 mW
Bluetooth W-PAN 2402 - 2480MHz 1 mW

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FCC INTERFERENCE
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residen-
tial installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter-
ference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
For detailed product safety and RF exposure refer to Safety and General Informa-
tion leaflet, Motorola publication Number 6802975C53.

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Notational Conventions
Throughout this publication, you will notice the use of cautions and notes. These
notations are used to emphasize that safety hazards exist, and care must be
taken.
Do not proceed beyond a CAUT ON until the indicated conditions are fully under-
stood and met.
CAUTION
Trademarks
Motorola and the Motorola stylized M logo are registered trademarks of Motorola,
Inc.
FlashFile is a registed trademark of Intel Corporation.
SD is a registed trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Motorola, Inc.
under license in the U.S. and other countries.
All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.
ndicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUT ON may
also be used to alert against unsafe practices and property-
damage-only accident hazards.
Changes or modifications made in the radio terminal, not
expressly approved by Motorola, will void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
!
Caution
!
Caution

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Contents
COMPUTER SOFTWARE COPYRIGHTS............... i
Document Copyrights.............................................. i
Disclaimer ............................................................... i
Commercial Warranty ............................................ ii
Introduction ............................................................ 3
What is the IMD Handheld Computer .................... 3
Unpacking .............................................................. 4
IMD Features ......................................................... 5
Front Panel and Top Side Features ....................... 5
Rear and Bottom Side Features............................. 6
Charging the Battery .............................................. 7
Battery Installation and Removal ........................... 7
To install the battery:................................................ 7
To remove the battery:.............................................. 7
First Time Battery Charge ...................................... 8
Routine Battery Charge.......................................... 8
Battery Maintenance .............................................. 8
Battery Storage ......................................................... 8
Extending Battery Life .............................................. 9
Using the IMD ...................................................... 10
Turning On the IMD.............................................. 10
Turning Off the IMD.............................................. 10
Suspend Mode ..................................................... 10
Visual indications of Power Button/Status LED.... 11
LED indications when IMD is out of the cradle ..... 11
LED Indications When IMD is in the cradle .......... 11

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Using the Keypad ................................................ 12
Screen Back-Light Adjustment................................ 14
Turning on & off the Screen Back-light.................. 14
Keypad Back-Light Adjustment .............................. 14
Turning on & off the Keypad Back-light ............... 15
Capturing Images ............................................... 16
Resetting the IMD................................................ 18
Mini SD Memory Card .......................................... 19
Installing a Mini SD Card ..................................... 19
Mini SD Card Handling Precautions .................... 19
Maintaining the IMD.............................................. 20
Accessories .......................................................... 20
Troubleshooting ................................................... 22
Safety Instructions ................................................ 24
IMD On-board Aircraft ......................................... 24
Battery Disposal .................................................. 24
To Prevent Injury or Burns ................................... 24
Battery Warnings and Disposal ........................... 24
SPECIFICATIONS................................................ 25

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Introduction
This manual covers the basic setup operations and use of the ntelligent
Mail Device ( MD) handheld computer.
The MD may use a variety of Motorola docking cradles for network com-
munication and power charging. Note that this manual briefly describes
the basic features of each cradle. For detailed installation and operation of
each cradle, refer to the specific user manual of each cradle.
What is the IMD Handheld Computer
The MD is a rugged handheld computer. The MD is designed for field
applications where fast mail data acquisition and exchange is required.
The MD serves as a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) that enables portable
access to mobile applications, such as: mobile messaging, queries and
Computer Aided Dispatch. t contains a built-in imager for barcode (1D and
2D labels) and signature capturing.
Wireless communication is through 802.11b Local Area Network (LAN,
WiFi) and Bluetooth® connection to peripheral equipment.
The MD display is a QVGA 3.5 inch transflective TFT. Equipped with a
back-light, the display is designed to enable clear visibility under all light
conditions.
A touch-screen enables easy access to on-screen menu navigation and
signature capturing, using stylus or navigation keys. The screen is
designed to withstand high impact.
The MD is equipped with an ABC alpha-numeric keypad. The keypad back-
light enables to operate the MD in low-light conditions.
The operating system is WinCE.net®-based, running Windows® CE-based
applications.

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The MD is powered by a 900 mAh 7.2V Lithium- on battery pack (1800
mAh battery is also available). The battery is fully recharged within four
hours, using the MD cradles or battery charger.
When battery is replaced, a built-in power source, independent of the bat-
tery pack, maintains data in the MD memory for at least 5 minutes.
Unpacking
The MD package includes the following items:
•One MD
• One 900 mAh 7.2V (or 1800 mAh 7.2V) Lithium- on battery pack
•One Stylus
• Hand-strap
Carefully unpack each item from the shipping carton. Check all items for
shipping damage, and check that you have received all items ordered.
Note: Retain the original carton packaging in the event that the MD
should need to be returned for service.
The MD is shipped with a plastic film, protecting the screen. Before
usage, remove the film and use a soft cloth to buff the screen. A clean
screen ensures smooth gliding of the Stylus over the surface.

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IMD Features
Front Panel and Top Side Features
Main Menu
Application
LED
(refer to the soft-
ware application
guide)
Power
Button/Status LED
(Power, Battery and
Charging Status)
(see page 10) &
(see page 11)
Keypad
(see page 12)
Figure 1. MD - Front and Top Views
Imager Window
Right Hand
Scan Button
Left Hand
Scan Button
Touch Screen
Speaker
Main
Scan Button

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Rear and Bottom Side Features
Figure 2. MD - Back and Bottom Views
External Connector
Access Door to
the Mini SD
Memory (see
page 19)
Hand-strap
Anchor
Stylus Compartment
Imager Window
Access Door to the
Mini SD Memory
(see page 19)
Battery Release
Button
(see page 7)
Hand-strap
Anchor
Right Hand
Scan Button Right Hand
Scan Button
Battery Pack

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Charging the Battery
The MD battery is charged inside the MD. The battery is shipped from the
factory uncharged and not installed. nstall and charge the battery before
using the MD for the first time.
Battery Installation and Removal
Important Note:
The MD allows you to
replace batteries without
losing information stored in
its memory. To avoid losing
information stored in the
memory, a charged battery
must be installed within
five minutes after removing
the empty battery.
To install the
battery:
1. Disconnect the MD
hand-strap (see Figure 3).
2. nsert the battery, bottom end first, into the battery compartment.
3. Carefully, press the battery top downward until it clicks and locks in
place - at this stage, the MD is ready for charging.
To remove the battery:
Press the release button on the battery (see Figure 3) and pull away the
battery from the MD.
Important: You may remove the battery without turning off the MD.
Once the battery is removed, data will be maintained in the MD memory
for no more than 5 minutes. Re-install the battery.
Figure 3. Battery nstallation and Removal
Hand-strap
Release Button
Battery
Compartment

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First Time Battery Charge
Charge the battery before using the MD for the first time until the Power
Button/Status LED of the MD shows steady green. While charging, the
Power Button/Status LED shows green and blinks quickly.
The MD Cradle charges the battery most effectively when it is at room
temperature [approx. 68°F (20°C)]. Battery charging temperature range is
32°F to 95°F (0°C to 35°C).
Routine Battery Charge
A battery is charged to 90% of its full capacity after approximately three
and a half hours. The battery is fully charged after four hours. During the
charge, the Power Button/Status LED shows steady red and turns green
when charging is completed.
Important: The battery will not charge if the MD is not properly docked
inside the MD Cradle.
Battery Maintenance
The performance of the rechargeable battery delivered with the MD
depends on the way the battery is treated. Therefore, to comply with
Motorola Warranty for batteries and to assure high performance and a
long life for the rechargeable battery, please read and follow the battery
maintenance sections below.
Battery Storage
Do not store the battery where the temperatures exceed 140°F (60°C) or
fall below -4°F (-20°C).
Batteries that have never been charged before may be stored for up to 3
months in well-ventilated, cool and dry areas without significant loss in
lifespan.
Batteries which have already been charged and then stored for more than
2 months should be recharged before use.

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Extending Battery Life
A battery is an expendable part and may need replacing during the life of
the MD. To ensure maximum service life of the MD, always replace the
battery with a genuine Motorola replacement.
The MD Cradle will charge the battery most effectively when it is at room
temperature [approx. 68°F (20° C)]. Battery charging temperature range is
32°F to 95°F (0°C to 35°C).

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Using the IMD
Turning On the IMD
Press the Power Button/Status LED (see Figure 1) to turn on the MD.
Turning Off the IMD
When the MD is On, hold the Power Button/Status LED pressed for at
least four seconds - the MD will remember the last used screen and will
go into deep sleep mode - no information will be lost. Once turned on
again, the MD will show the last screen that was in use.
Suspend Mode
When the MD is turned on, momentarily press on the Power Button/Sta-
tus LED to enter Suspend mode (see Figure 1). During Suspend mode the
display turns off and the Power Button/Status LED slowly blinks green. To
resume operation, press momentarily on the Power Button/Status LED
again.
n Suspend mode, battery power is saved by an automatic turn off of the
display and the computer sections of the MD. During Suspend mode, the
Bluetooth radio continues to operate. When the MD resumes operation, it
returns to the screen shown prior to Suspend mode.
The MD may also move to Suspend automatically if not in use for some
time.
Use Suspend mode as often as possible to conserve battery power.