Portsmith PS6SMC70M User manual

USB/Modem charging cradle
PS6SMC70M PS6MC3000M
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Portsmith, LLC.
850 East Franklin Road, Suite 401, Meridian, Idaho 83642
208-888-5813 | www.Portsmith.com
PS6SMC70M / PS6MC3000M
Copyright© 2008 Portsmith, Inc. All rights reserved.
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or claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this product. Portsmith Inc. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion
of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs. Be sure to make backup copies of all important data on other media to protect against data loss.
First Edition — January 2008 Rev A:
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Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 1
Setting up your cradle ........................................................................................................................... 2
Operating the cradle .............................................................................................................................. 3
Direct communication with your host computer or USB device ........................................................... 3
Commuinication through a modem ....................................................................................................... 4
Charging you handheld terminal’s battery ............................................................................................. 5
Charging your spare battery .................................................................................................................. 5
Product/Technical support .................................................................................................................... 6
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Other connection problems ................................................................................................................... 8
Appendix A - regulatory information ..................................................................................................... 9
FCC Statement ...................................................................................................................................... 9
Radio Frequency Interference Requirement .......................................................................................... 9
Radio Frequency Interference Requirement - Canada .......................................................................... 9
Telecom compliance, warnings and notices ......................................................................................... 9
Appendix B - Warranty ........................................................................................................................ 12
Table of contents

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Introduction
This manual describes the set up and operation of the PS6SMC3000M & PS6SMC70M Single slot
modem and USB charging cradles. These cradles serve as essential data communications devices,
enabling you to communicate between your Symbol® MC3000, MC3100, MC70 and 75 series mobile
computer and your network. The cradles also charge both your terminal and a spare battery – all while
performing communication operations via a USB or modem connection.
There are three connection ports on
the rear of the cradles:

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Setting up your cradle
Power Connection
Setting up your cradle is easy and includes only these simple steps.
1. Power Connection
2. Communication Connection:
a. Connect the USB cable to another USB device (host or peripheral), or
b. Connect the Modem cable (if you want to communicate with a remote location via a modem)
To connect power to your cradle:
1: Connect the barrel end of the power adapter into the power jack on the rear of the cradle.
2: Make sure the power cord is securely connected to the power adapter.
3: Connect the power cord into a US standard AC outlet.
IMPORTANT: The cradles are compatible with the power adapters used by Symbol’s cradles.
Replacement power adapters are also available from Portsmith.

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Operating the Cradle
Direct Communication with your Host Computer
or a USB Device
The cradle helps you perform three basic functions:
1. Communication
2. Charge your handheld terminal
3. Charge your spare battery
To connect your terminal with your host
computer or a USB device, follow these
simple steps:
1. Ensure switch is set to USB (not
applicable to MC3000M). Switch is on
bottom of unit.
2. Plug the USB Mini-B connector into
the Mini-AB connector on the rear of
the cradle.
3. Plug the USB Standard-A connector
into a USB port on your computer.
Once you have the cradle connected to the
host device, insert the handheld terminal
into the cradle. Now you can communicate
with your host device to transmit, or
synchronize, data. You can even browse the
internet if the host device is connected to a
network with internet access.
IMPORTANT: You can confirm that you are correctly connected by performing an ActiveSync operation.
ActiveSync software is provided with your Symbol handheld terminal. Instructions for using ActiveSync
are in your Symbol documentation. Once your ActiveSync partnership has been established, you can
communicate with any networked computer or the internet (if your network has internet access).

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Communication through a Modem
To connect your terminal with data on a corporate database or another device via your
network, follow these simple steps:
1. Set switch on MC70 to Network
2. Connect one RJ11 end of a standard telephone cable to the RJ11 connector on the
back of the cradle.
3. Connect the other RJ11 end into your wall telephone port.
Once you have the cradle connected to the network, insert the handheld terminal into the
cradle. Now you can communicate with remote locations to transmit, or synchronize, data.

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Charging Your Handheld Terminal’s Battery
Charging Your Spare Battery
1. Ensure the cradle is powered on.
2. Insert the terminal in the cradle as shown.
a. The Terminal Battery Charge LED will
“Slow Blink Amber” to indicate that the
terminal is charging.
b. When the terminal has completed
charging, the light will turn “Solid Amber”
to indicate the battery is fully charged
(approximately 4 hours).
c. If the terminal shows a “Fast Blinking
Amber” light, there is an error in
charging. Reseat the terminal in the
cradle to see if that fixes the issue.
d. If you do not see a charging light, the
terminal may not be placed in the cradle
correctly, or the cradle may not have any
power.
To charge the terminal’s spare battery:
1. Orient the battery so that the charging contacts are facing
down and toward the right side of the cradle
2. Insert the battery in the spare battery charging slot in the
rear of the cradle as shown. Then gently press down on
the battery to ensure proper contact.
a. The Spare Battery Charge LED will “Slow Blink
Red” to indicate the battery is charging.
b. When the LED turns “Solid Red” the
battery is fully charged. A standard
battery is fully charged in less than
4 hours and less than 6 hours for
the Extended Life Battery.
c. If the LED shows a “Fast Blinking
Red” you have a problem with
charging. Check to see if the
spare battery is inserted correctly.

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Product/Technical Support
Portsmith is committed to providing its customers with first-class customer service and technical
support. For your convenience, a few troubleshooting techniques are provided below that might help
you fix your problem quickly and easily. If you have a different issue, or if you have tried these and they
didn’t resolve your problem, please feel free to contact
Technical Support at:
Portsmith, LLC
850 East Franklin Road, Suite 401, Meridian, Idaho 83642
208-888-5813
www.Portsmith.com
Product Registration / Warranty
For complete Portsmith product registration and warranty please go to:
http://portsmith.com/online-warranty-registration/.

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Troubleshooting
Symptom: Terminal cannot communicate through the USB cable.
Symptom: Attempt to synchronize the terminal through USB failed.

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Troubleshooting cont.
Other Connection Problems
If you require more information on the synchronization process, please refer to the ActiveSync chapter
in your handheld product’s Reference Guide or documentation on your custom or 3rd Party software.
For help with other technical issues, contact Portsmith Technical Support using the contact information
provided at the start of this chapter.
Symptom: Attempt by the cradle to HotSync the terminal through the modem failed.

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Appendix A – Regulatory Information
Radio Frequency Interference Requirement
FCC Statement
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 residential 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 interference 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 or television technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Portsmith, Inc. could void the user’s authority to
operate the product.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirement - Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Telecom Compliance, Warnings, and Notices
United States:
The applicable regulatory notices for the United States include:
• This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and requirements adopted by ACTA.
On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains a product identifier in the format US:
AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.
• The Ringer Equivalency Number (REN) determines the number of devices that may be connected to a
telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in devices not ringing in response to an
incoming call. In most areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). The REN for this product
is part of the product identifier that has the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ##
are the REN without a decimal point.
• This equipment must be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible
modular jack (RJ11C) compliant with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by
ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug are provided with this product. It is designed to
be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant.

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• If this equipment, the USB/Modem Charging Cradle PS6SMC3000M or PS6SMC70M, causes
harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary
discontinuance of service may be required. Also, you will be advised of your right to file complaint
with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
• The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures
that could affect the operation of this equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide
advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
• If trouble is experienced with this equipment, the USB/Modem Charging Cradle PS6SMC3000M or
PS6SMC70M, then contact Portsmith, In c . (208-424-5054) for repair or warranty information. If the
equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you
disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
• This equipment must not be used on party lines.
• If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the
installation of this modem does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what
will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company.
• No user repairable parts are contained within this equipment.
Canada:
This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications.
This is confirmed by the registration number on the product label. The abbreviation “IC” before the
registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity
indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It does not imply that Industry
Canada approved the equipment.
The European Economic Area:
Portsmith, Inc. hereby, declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A Declaration of Conformity may be obtained
from http://www.Portsmith.com. The modem is designed to work with the following Public Switched
Telephone Networks: Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg, Germany, France, Italy, Finland, Sweden,
Norway, Switzerland, Denmark, UK, Ireland, Spain, Austria, Portugal, Greece, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania,
Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Cyprus, Malta and Slovenia.

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Portsmith, LLC.
850 East Franklin Road, Suite 401, Meridian, Idaho 83642
208-888-5813 | www.Portsmith.com
Appendix B – Warranty
Portsmith Inc. warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship to the original
purchaser (or the first purchaser in the case of an authorized reseller) for a period of one (1) year from the
date of shipment. This warranty is limited to a repair or replacement of the product. To obtain warranty
service, the purchaser must first call Portsmith, Inc. for an RMA number, then return the product to
Portsmith, Inc. for repair or replace ment.
Purchaser shall prepay shipping charges for products returned to Portsmith, Inc. Portsmith, Inc. will pay
for return of the products to purchaser, except that purchaser shall pay all shipping charges, duties, and
taxes for products returned to CradlePo int Inc. from a country other than the United States.
Portsmith, Inc. makes no other warranty of any kind with regard to this material. Portsmith, Inc. shall not
be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the
furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt should the product fail for any reason other than damage due to customer
negligence; purchaser has the right to return the product for a full refund of the purchase price. If the
purchaser wishes to upgrade or convert to another Portsmith, Inc. product within the thirty (30) day period,
purchaser has the right to return the product and apply the full purchase price toward the purchase of the
other product. Any other return will be subject to Portsmith, Inc.’s existing restocking policy.
Portsmith, INC. WARRANTS THAT THIS PRODUCT IS NEW OR HAS BEEN REMANUFACTURED TO
MEET NEW STANDARDS USING NEW OR SERVICEABLE USED PARTS. Portsmith, INC. MAKES
NO OTHER WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, W ITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT.
Portsmith, INC. SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. IN NO
EVENT SHALL Portsmith, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY
OTHER LEGAL THEORY.