Newland MT65 Beluga User manual

MT65 Beluga II
Portable Data Collector
User Guide

Table of Contents
Revision History.......................................................................................................................................................................- 3 -
Chapter 1 About This Guide........................................................................................................................................................1
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Documentation Set ........................................................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter Descriptions ........................................................................................................................................................ 2
Chapter 2 Getting Started............................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Accessories (Optional) ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
The MT65................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Cradle ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Installing the Battery ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Removing the Battery .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Charging the Battery ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Attaching the Pistol Grip to the MT65 ...................................................................................................................... 9
Removing the Pistol Grip ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Charging LED ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
Keypad ................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Communicating with PC ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Installing the Micro SD Card/Micro SIM Card/PSAM Card ..................................................................................... 13
Chapter 3 Basics ........................................................................................................................................................................14
Switching On/ Rebooting/ Switching Off the MT65 ......................................................................................................... 14
Locking/Unlocking the MT65 .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Home Screen ................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Status Icons .................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Installing App .................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Uninstalling App .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Date & Time .................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Display............................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Ringtones ....................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Restoring Factory Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 19
Language & Input Method .............................................................................................................................................. 20
Shortcuts to Apps ........................................................................................................................................................... 20
Widgets .......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Chapter 4 Scanning Barcodes ..................................................................................................................................................21
Scanning 1D Barcode .................................................................................................................................................... 21
Scanning 2D Barcode .................................................................................................................................................... 22
Programming Scanner.................................................................................................................................................... 23
Wakeup Settings ............................................................................................................................................................ 29
Chapter 5 Bluetooth...................................................................................................................................................................30
Chapter 6 Wi-Fi...........................................................................................................................................................................31
Wi-Fi Settings ................................................................................................................................................................. 31
IP Settings ...................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Chapter 7 Mobile Network .........................................................................................................................................................33
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Mobile Network Settings ................................................................................................................................................. 33
Chapter 8 Admin Tool.................................................................................................................................................................34
Setting the Admin Password ........................................................................................................................................... 34
Setting the Admin Mode ................................................................................................................................................. 34
Entering/Exiting the User Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 35
Chapter 9 Whitelist Manager .....................................................................................................................................................37
Chapter 10 Others ......................................................................................................................................................................38
Camera........................................................................................................................................................................... 38

GPS ................................................................................................................................................................................ 39
NFC (optional) ................................................................................................................................................................ 40
Memory Cleanup ............................................................................................................................................................ 41
Chapter 11 System Update ........................................................................................................................................................42
Chapter 12 App Development Guide.........................................................................................................................................43
Development Environment ............................................................................................................................................. 43
Use of Non-standard Interfaces ...................................................................................................................................... 43
Chapter 13 Maintenance & Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................44
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Important Safety & Handling Information ........................................................................................................................ 44
Disassembly and Retrofit ....................................................................................................................................... 44
External Power Supply ........................................................................................................................................... 44
Abnormal Situation ................................................................................................................................................. 44
Drop Damage ......................................................................................................................................................... 44
LCD Screen ........................................................................................................................................................... 44
Stacking Heavy Objects ......................................................................................................................................... 44
Mounting Location .................................................................................................................................................. 45
Wireless Functionalities ......................................................................................................................................... 45
Use & Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 45
Battery Safety Guidelines....................................................................................................................................... 45
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................. 46

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Chapter 1 About This Guide
Introduction
This guide provides instructions for programming and operating the MT65 portable data collector (hereinafter referred to
as “the MT65 or “the terminal”).
Documentation Set
The documentation set for the MT65 includes:
MT65 Portable Data Collector Quick Start:Describes how to get the MT65 up and running.
MT65 Portable Data Collector User Guide:Describes how to program and use the MT65.

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Chapter Descriptions
Chapter 1 About This Guide
Chapter 2 Getting Started
Chapter 3 Basics
Chapter 4 Scanning Barcodes
Chapter 5 Bluetooth
Chapter 6 Wi-Fi
Chapter 7 Mobile Network
Chapter 8 Admin Tool
Chapter 9 Whitelist Manager
Chapter 10 Others
Chapter 11 System Update
Chapter 12 App Development Guide
Chapter 13 Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Provides general description of this manual.
Provides information on getting the MT65 up and running for the first
time.
Describes how to program the MT65 for the use of its basic features.
Provides the instructions as to how to scan 1D/2D barcodes and how
to program the scanner.
Explains how to use Bluetooth functionality.
Explains how to use Wi-Fi functionality.
Explains how to use Mobile Network functionality.
Explains how to use the admin tool.
Explains how to use the whitelist management tool.
Explains how to use Camera, GPS and NFC functionalities. Explains
how to update the system.
Describes the app development environment and the use of
non-standard interfaces.
Provides troubleshooting solutions for issues that might occur when
using the MT65.

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Chapter 2 Getting Started
Introduction
This chapter lists the parts and accessories for the MT65 and explains how to install, remove and charge the battery,
and power on the MT65 for the first time.
Unpacking
Carefully remove all protective material from the pack and verify that the following items are present:
1 x MT65 portable data collector
1 x USB cable
1 x AC adapter for the MT65
1 x Li-Polymer battery
1 x Hand strap
1 x Quick Start manual
Accessories (Optional)
Cradle for the MT65
AC adapter for the cradle
USB cable
Pistol grip for the MT65

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Getting Started
The MT65
1
Volume+
2
Volume-
3
Left Scan Key
4
Cradle Connector
5
Microphone
6
Keypad
7
Capacitive Touch Screen
8
Power Key
9
Earpiece
10
Blue LED
11
Red LED

5
12
Scan Window
13
USB/Headset Connector Cover
14
Right Scan Key
15
NFC Detection Area (optional)
16
Battery Cover Latch
17
Speaker
18
Flashlight
19
Camera

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Cradle
1
Charging LED
2
MT65 Connector
3
Battery Compartment
4
Power Jack
5
Micro USB Port

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Installing the Battery
Step 1: Unlock the battery cover latches as shown in the figure above and then remove the cover.
Step 2: Insert the battery as indicated into the battery compartment, with its metal contacts facing down and lining up with the
metal contacts on the inside of the terminal.
Removing the Battery
Step 1: Press and hold the Power key for 5 seconds to turn off the terminal. Unbuckle and loosen the hand strap. Unlock the
battery cover latches and remove the cover.
Step 2: Remove the battery.

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Charging the Battery
There are two methods to charge the battery:
Charge with AC adapter: Connect the MT65 to a power outlet using the included AC adapter. It takes 4.5-5 hours to
fully charge the terminal (The terminal is shut down or in sleep mode).
Note: Low battery may result in malfunction of the MT65. Before your first use, charge the battery for at least 8 hours.
Charge with cradle: Insert the MT65 in the charging slot or put the battery into the battery compartment on the cradle.
Connect the cradle to a power outlet using the included AC adapter (for the cradle).
Note: When the battery is dead or juice too low to power on the MT65, charge the terminal for 15 minutes before using it.

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Attaching the Pistol Grip to the MT65
Step 1: Unlock the battery cover latches on the MT65 and then remove the cover.
Step 2: Unlock the latches on the pistol grip. Align the left edge of the top of pistol grip to the back of the MT65 and push the
pistol grip into place. Then lock the latches on the pistol grip.
Removing the Pistol Grip
Step 1: Unlock the latches on the pistol grip.
Step 2: Lift the pistol grip.

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Charging LED
Charge with AC adapter:
MT66s LEDs for indicating charging/battery statuses
Blue LED on
Fully charged
Red LED on
Charging in progress
Red LED flashes constantly
Low-battery alert
Note: When the battery is dead or juice too low to power on the MT65, charge the terminal for 15 minutes before using it.
Charge with cradle:
Indications of Charging LED on Cradle
Green LED on
Fully charged
Red LED on
Charging in progress
LED off
Battery not found
Note: The cradle’s Charging LED only indicates the charge statuses of the battery. When charging the MT65 with the
cradle, the user is notified of charge statuses of the terminal by the LEDs on the terminal.

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Keypad
1
Menu Key
2
Home Key
3
Scan Key
4
Return Key
5
Enter Key
6
End Call Key
7
Number-Function Switch
8
Call Key
The MT65 has 30 keys including function, alphanumeric, navigation and scan keys.
Home Key: Press it to go to the first Main Screen.
Press and hold the key to display the app(s) most recently used. Tap an app to open it.
Return Key: Press it to go back to the previous screen.
Menu Key: Press it to display the menu related to an on-screen item.
End Call Key: Press it to end a phone call.
Number-Function Switch: Press it to toggle between numeric (white) and function (orange) keys.
Call Key: Press it to view call history/ make a call/ receive a call.
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Communicating with PC
Step 1: Connect the Micro USB port on the MT65 to your computer with the included USB cable.
Step 2: Switch the MT65 on. On the Home screen, swipe from top to bottom with one finger in one smooth motion to reveal
the notification bar as shown below.
Step 3: Tap “Connected as a media device”.
Step 4: Select “Media device (MTP)”. Navigate to the “My Computer” section of your computer and look for the newly
added drive. Double-click it and you will be connected to the MT65. Then you may handle the files on the
terminal through your computer.

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Installing the Micro SD Card/Micro SIM Card/PSAM Card
Step 1: Unbuckle and loosen the hand strap. Unlock the battery cover latches and remove the battery cover and battery.
Slide the slot cover rightward and Lift the left end of it.
Step 2: Insert the Micro SD card/ Micro SIM card into the holder, with its metal contacts facing down.
Step 3: Close the slot cover and slide it leftward until it clicks.
Step 4: Insert the PSAM card from left to right into the corresponding card slot.
Note: If the terminal stops responding to input or runs abnormally, you may insert a pin or needle into the Reset hole and
then press it in to reset the terminal.

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Chapter 3 Basics
Switching On/ Rebooting/ Switching Off the MT65
After installing the SIM card and battery and having the MT65 fully charged, you may switch the terminal on.
for a while. Note that the initialization is going to take some
until the window below pops up, and tap “Reboot” then “OK”.
until the window below pops up, and tap “Power off” then
Switch the MT65 on: Press and hold the Power Key
time before the MT65 displays the Home screen.
Reboot the MT65: Press and hold the Power Key
Switch the MT65 off: Press and hold the Power
Key “OK”.
Locking/Unlocking the MT65
Lock the MT65: Briefly press the Power Key . If no operation is performed on the MT65 for a preset period of time,
the MT65 locks automatically. You can change how long it takes the screen to lock.
Unlock the MT65: Briefly press the Power Key , then drag on the screen rightwards.

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Home Screen
View another home screen: Swipe left or right.
Go to the Home screen: Press the Home Key.
Open an app: Tap it.
View all apps/Open apps list: Tap .
Add an app icon to the Home screen: Tap on the Home screen. Tap and hold your desired app until it appears on
the Home screen and then drag it into a blank area.
Delete an app icon on the Home screen: Tap and hold your desired app on the Home screen until “X Remove” appears,
then drag the app into it. Note that this operation only removes the icon from the Home screen. To remove the app from
the MT65, see the Uninstalling App section.
Apps List

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Status Icons
The icons in the status bar at the top of the screen give information about the MT65.
Status Icon
Description
Status Icon
Description
WLAN
signal strength
Bluetooth
Airplane mode
USB connected
USB debugging
Missed calls
Battery charging in progress
New messages
Battery fully charged
Mute mode
Vibrate ON