Symbol MC70 User manual

User Guide
MC70 Enterprise Digital Assistant

MC70
User Guide
72E-71769-01
Revision B
August 2006

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Patents
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Revision History
Changes to the original manual are listed below:
Change Date Description
A 1/2006 Initial release.
B 8/2006 Add Revision History page.
Chapter 2:
Add vibrator feature information.
Remove Green and Red Phone button remapping information. Not supported.
Update cold boot procedure to remove step to calibrate screen after cold boot.

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Table of Contents
Patents........................................................................................................................... ii
Revision History............................................................................................................. iii
About This Guide
Introduction.................................................................................................................... xi
Documentation Set .................................................................................................. xi
Configurations................................................................................................................ xii
Chapter Descriptions ..................................................................................................... xiii
Notational Conventions.................................................................................................. xiii
Related Documents ....................................................................................................... xiv
Service Information........................................................................................................ xiv
Symbol Support Center............................................................................................ xiv
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1-1
Unpacking ..................................................................................................................... 1-2
Accessories ................................................................................................................... 1-3
Getting Started .............................................................................................................. 1-4
Installing and Removing the Main Battery .................................................................... 1-4
Installing the Main Battery ....................................................................................... 1-4
Removing the Main Battery ..................................................................................... 1-5
Charging the Battery ..................................................................................................... 1-6
Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery ........................................ 1-6
Charging Spare Batteries ........................................................................................ 1-7
Charging Temperature ............................................................................................ 1-8
Powering On the EDA ................................................................................................... 1-8
Calibrating the Screen ............................................................................................ 1-8
Checking Battery Status ............................................................................................... 1-8
SIM Card ....................................................................................................................... 1-9
Adjusting the Handstrap ................................................................................................ 1-10
Removing the Screen Protector .................................................................................... 1-11
Battery Management ..................................................................................................... 1-11
Changing the Power Settings ................................................................................. 1-12
Changing the Backlight Settings ............................................................................. 1-12
Changing the Keypad Backlight Settings ................................................................ 1-12
Turning Off the Radios ............................................................................................ 1-12

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Turning Off the WLAN Radio ............................................................................ 1-12
Turning Off the Bluetooth and WAN Radios ..................................................... 1-13
Chapter 2: Using the MC70
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 2-1
Status Icons .................................................................................................................. 2-1
Speaker Icon ........................................................................................................... 2-3
Battery Icon ............................................................................................................. 2-4
Connectivity Icon ..................................................................................................... 2-4
WWAN Icon ............................................................................................................ 2-5
Time Icon ................................................................................................................ 2-5
Instant Message Icon .............................................................................................. 2-6
E-Mail Icon .............................................................................................................. 2-7
Multiple Notifications Icon ....................................................................................... 2-7
LED Indicators .............................................................................................................. 2-8
Keypads ........................................................................................................................ 2-9
Numeric Keypad Configuration ............................................................................... 2-9
QWERTY Keypad Configuration ............................................................................. 2-13
Special Character Key ...................................................................................... 2-17
Function Buttons ........................................................................................................... 2-19
Stylus ............................................................................................................................ 2-19
Using a Headset ........................................................................................................... 2-20
Data Capture ................................................................................................................ 2-20
Linear Scanning ...................................................................................................... 2-21
Imaging ................................................................................................................... 2-21
Operational Modes ............................................................................................ 2-21
Scanning Considerations ........................................................................................ 2-21
Linear Scanning ...................................................................................................... 2-22
Imager Scanning ..................................................................................................... 2-23
Resetting the EDA ........................................................................................................ 2-24
Performing a Warm Boot ........................................................................................ 2-24
Performing a Cold Boot ........................................................................................... 2-24
Waking the EDA ...................................................................................................... 2-25
Locking the EDA ........................................................................................................... 2-25
Chapter 3: Using Bluetooth
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 3-1
Adaptive Frequency Hopping ....................................................................................... 3-1
Security ......................................................................................................................... 3-2
Turning the Bluetooth Radio Mode On and Off ............................................................ 3-2
Disabling Bluetooth ................................................................................................. 3-3
Enabling Bluetooth .................................................................................................. 3-3
Bluetooth Power States .......................................................................................... 3-3
Cold Boot .......................................................................................................... 3-3
Warm Boot ........................................................................................................ 3-4
Suspend ............................................................................................................ 3-4
Resume ............................................................................................................. 3-4

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Modes ........................................................................................................................... 3-4
Wizard Mode ........................................................................................................... 3-4
Explorer Mode ......................................................................................................... 3-6
Discovering Bluetooth Device(s) ................................................................................... 3-7
Bonding with Discovered Device(s) .................................................................. 3-8
Renaming a Bonded Device ............................................................................. 3-10
Deleting a Bonded Device ................................................................................. 3-11
Accepting a Bond .............................................................................................. 3-12
Discovering Services .................................................................................................... 3-12
File Transfer Services ............................................................................................. 3-13
Creating a New File or Folder ........................................................................... 3-14
Deleting a File ................................................................................................... 3-14
Getting a File ..................................................................................................... 3-14
Copying a File ................................................................................................... 3-15
Connecting to the Internet Using an Access Point .................................................. 3-15
Dial-Up Networking Services .................................................................................. 3-15
Adding a Dial-up Entry ...................................................................................... 3-18
Object Exchange Push Services ............................................................................. 3-19
Sending a Contact ............................................................................................. 3-19
Sending a Picture .............................................................................................. 3-20
Headset Services .................................................................................................... 3-21
Serial Port Services ................................................................................................ 3-22
ActiveSync Using Serial Port Services .............................................................. 3-23
Personal Area Network Services ............................................................................ 3-24
Bluetooth Settings ......................................................................................................... 3-25
Device Info Tab ....................................................................................................... 3-25
Services Tab ........................................................................................................... 3-25
Dial-Up Networking Service .............................................................................. 3-26
File Transfer Service ......................................................................................... 3-27
Hands-Free Service .......................................................................................... 3-27
Headset Service ................................................................................................ 3-28
OBEX Object Push Service ............................................................................... 3-28
Personal Area Networking Service ................................................................... 3-29
Serial Port Service ............................................................................................ 3-29
Security Tab ............................................................................................................ 3-30
Discovery Tab ......................................................................................................... 3-31
Virtual COM Port Tab .............................................................................................. 3-31
Miscellaneous Tab .................................................................................................. 3-32
Chapter 4: Using the MC7004/MC7094 Phone
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 4-1
Accessing the Phone Keypad ....................................................................................... 4-1
Making a Call Using the Keypad ............................................................................. 4-2
Turning the Phone On and Off (Flight Mode) ................................................................ 4-2
Answering a Call ........................................................................................................... 4-3
Audio Modes ........................................................................................................... 4-3
Incoming Call Features ........................................................................................... 4-4
Muting a Call ................................................................................................................. 4-4

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Taking Notes ................................................................................................................. 4-5
Using Speed Dial .......................................................................................................... 4-6
Adding a Speed Dial Entry ...................................................................................... 4-6
Editing a Speed Dial Entry ...................................................................................... 4-8
Deleting a Speed Dial Entry .................................................................................... 4-9
Making a Speed Dial Call ........................................................................................ 4-10
Using Call History ......................................................................................................... 4-11
Managing Call History ............................................................................................. 4-12
Changing the Call History View ........................................................................ 4-12
Resetting the Recent Calls Counter .................................................................. 4-12
Deleting Call History Items by Call Date ........................................................... 4-13
Deleting All Call History Items ........................................................................... 4-14
Viewing Call Status ........................................................................................... 4-14
Using the Call History Menu ............................................................................. 4-15
Using Contacts ............................................................................................................. 4-16
Swapping Calls ............................................................................................................. 4-16
Conference Calling ....................................................................................................... 4-17
Text Messaging ............................................................................................................ 4-18
Sending a Message ................................................................................................ 4-18
Chapter 5: Accessories
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 5-1
Cables ..................................................................................................................... 5-1
Cradles .................................................................................................................... 5-1
Miscellaneous ......................................................................................................... 5-1
Snap-on Modules .................................................................................................... 5-1
Headset ........................................................................................................................ 5-2
Multi Media Card (MMC) / Secure Digital (SD) Card .................................................... 5-2
Single Slot USB/Serial Cradle ...................................................................................... 5-3
Charging the EDA Battery ....................................................................................... 5-4
Charging the Spare Battery .................................................................................... 5-4
Battery Charging Indicators .................................................................................... 5-5
Charging Temperature ...................................................................................... 5-5
Four Slot Ethernet Cradle ............................................................................................. 5-5
Charging ................................................................................................................ 5-6
Battery Charging Indicators .................................................................................... 5-6
Charging Temperature ...................................................................................... 5-6
VCD7000 Vehicle Cradle .............................................................................................. 5-7
Charging the EDA Battery ....................................................................................... 5-7
Removing the EDA ........................................................................................... 5-8
Charging the Spare Battery .................................................................................... 5-8
Battery Charging Indicators .................................................................................... 5-9
Charging Temperature ...................................................................................... 5-9
Four Slot Spare Battery Charger .................................................................................. 5-10
MC70 Battery Shim Installation ............................................................................... 5-10
Spare Battery Charging .......................................................................................... 5-11
Battery Charging Indicators .................................................................................... 5-11
Charging Temperature ...................................................................................... 5-11

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Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) ..................................................................................... 5-12
Attaching and Removing the MSR .......................................................................... 5-12
Using the MSR ....................................................................................................... 5-13
TRG7000 Trigger Handle .............................................................................................. 5-13
Inserting the EDA into the Trigger Handle .............................................................. 5-14
Removing the EDA ................................................................................................. 5-14
Scanning ................................................................................................................. 5-14
Using a Cradle ........................................................................................................ 5-15
Cables ........................................................................................................................... 5-16
Battery Charging and Operating Power .................................................................. 5-17
LED Charge Indications .......................................................................................... 5-17
Charging Temperature ...................................................................................... 5-17
Chapter 6: Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 6-1
Maintaining the EDA ..................................................................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 6-2
EDA ......................................................................................................................... 6-2
Bluetooth Connection .............................................................................................. 6-4
Single Slot USB/Serial Cradle ................................................................................. 6-6
Four Slot Ethernet Cradle ....................................................................................... 6-7
Vehicle Cradle ......................................................................................................... 6-8
Four Slot Spare Battery Charger ............................................................................ 6-8
Cables ..................................................................................................................... 6-9
Magnetic Stripe Reader .......................................................................................... 6-9
Trigger Handle .............................................................................................................. 6-10
Appendix A: Technical Specifications
MC70 Technical Specifications ..................................................................................... A-1
MC70 Accessory Specifications .................................................................................... A-4

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About This Guide
About This Guide
Introduction
This guide provides information about using the MC70 Enterprise Digital Assistant (EDA) and accessories.
Documentation Set
The documentation set for the MC70 provides information for specific user needs, and includes:
• Microsoft®Windows Mobile 5.0 Applications User Guide for Symbol Devices - describes how to
use Microsoft developed applications.
• Symbol Application Guide - describes how to use Symbol developed sample applications.
• MC70 User Guide - describes how to use the MC70 EDA.
• MC70 Integrator Guide - describes how to set up the MC70 EDA and accessories.
• SMDK Help File - provides API information for writing applications.
NOTE Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and can differ from actual screens.

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Configurations
This guide covers the following configurations:
• MC7004 - Windows®Mobile 5.0 Operating System; EDGE GPRS quad-band WAN radio; Bluetooth®
wireless technology (Class II); QVGA 3.5” color display; 64MB RAM/128MB flash memory; 1D laser
scanner or 2D imager; numeric or QWERTY keypad; VoIP ready (VoIP application does not ship with the
EDA); user accessible SD card slot.
• MC7090 - Windows®Mobile 5.0 Operating System; 802.11a/b/g radio; Bluetooth®wireless technology;
color display; 64MB RAM/128MB flash memory; 1D laser scanner or 2D imager; numeric or QWERTY
keypad; VoIP ready (VoIP application does not ship with the EDA); user accessible SD card slot.
• MC7094 - Windows®Mobile 5.0 Operating System; 802.11a/b/g radio; GPRS WAN radio; Bluetooth®
wireless technology; color display; 64MB RAM/128MB flash memory; 1D laser scanner or 2D imager;
numeric or QWERTY keypad; VoIP ready (VoIP application does not ship with the EDA); user accessible
SD card slot.

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Chapter Descriptions
Topics covered in this guide are as follows:
• Chapter 1, Getting Started provides information on getting the EDA up and running for the first time.
• Chapter 2, Using the MC70 provides basic instructions for using the EDA, including powering on and
resetting the EDA, and entering and capturing data.
• Chapter 3, Using Bluetooth explains Bluetooth functionality on the EDA.
• Chapter 4, Using the MC7004/MC7094 Phone provides basic instructions for using the MC70 phone.
• Chapter 5, Accessories describes the available accessories and how to use them with the EDA.
• Chapter 6, Maintenance & Troubleshooting includes instructions on cleaning and storing the EDA, and
provides troubleshooting solutions for potential problems during EDA operation.
• Appendix A, Technical Specifications provides the technical specifications for the EDA.
Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
• “EDA” refers to the Symbol MC70 series of hand-held EDAs.
• Italics are used to highlight the following:
-Chapters and sections in this and related documents
-Dialog box, window, and screen names
-Drop-down list and list box names
-Check box and radio button names
-Icons on a screen.
• Bold text is used to highlight the following:
-Key names on a keypad
-Button names on a screen.
• bullets (•) indicate:
-Action items
-Lists of alternatives
-Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential
• Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.

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Related Documents
• MC70 Quick Start Guide, p/n 72-71770-xx
• MC70 Microsoft Mobile 5.0 Regulatory Information, p/n 72-71767-xx
• MC70 Integrator Guide, p/n 72E-71768-xx
• Microsoft®Applications for Mobile and CE 5.0 User Guide, p/n 72E-78456-xx
• Symbol Application Guide, p/n 72E-68901-xx
• Symbol Mobility Developer Kits (SMDKs), available at: http://devzone.symbol.com/.
• Latest ActiveSync software, available at: http://www.microsoft.com.
For the latest version of this guide and all guides, go to: http://www.symbol.com/mc70.
Service Information
If you have a problem with your equipment, contact the “Symbol Support Center,” for your region. See page
xiv for contact information. Before calling, have the model number, serial number, and several of your bar code
symbols at hand.
Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person can try to talk
you through your problem. If the equipment is found to be working properly and the problem is symbol
readability, the Support Center will request samples of your bar codes for analysis at our plant.
If your problem cannot be solved over the phone, you may need to return your equipment for servicing. If that
is necessary, you will be given specific directions.
Symbol Technologies is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping
container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty. If the original shipping
container was not kept, contact Symbol to have another sent to you.
Symbol Support Center
For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the Symbol Support Center
in:
Country/Region Address Telephone
United States Symbol Technologies, Inc.
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, New York 11742-1300
1-800-653-5350
Canada Symbol Technologies Canada, Inc.
5180 Orbitor Drive
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 5L9
1-866-416-8545 (Inside Canada)
905-629-7226 (Outside Canada)
United Kingdom Symbol Technologies
Symbol Place
Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire RG41 5TP
United Kingdom
0800 328 2424 (Inside UK)
[phone] (Outside UK)

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Asia/Pacific Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc.
(Singapore Branch)
230 Victoria Street #12-06/10
Bugis Junction Office Tower
Singapore 188024
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Australia Symbol Technologies Pty. Ltd.
432 St. Kilda Road
Melbourne, Victoria 3004
Australia
1-800-672-906 (Inside Australia)
[phone] (Outside Australia
Austria/Österreich Symbol Technologies Austria GmbH
Prinz-Eugen Strasse 70 / 2.Haus
1040 Vienna, Austria
01-5055794-0 (Inside Austria)
[phone] (Outside Austria)
Denmark/Danmark Symbol Technologies AS
Dr. Neergaardsvej 3
2970 Hørsholm, Denmark
7020-1718 (Inside Denmark)
[phone] (Outside Denmark)
Europe/Mid-East
Distributor
Operations
Contact your local distributor or call +44 118
945 7360
Finland/Suomi Oy Symbol Technologies
Kaupintie 8 A 6
FIN-00440 Helsinki, Finland
9 5407 580 (Inside Finland)
[phone] (Outside Finland)
France Symbol Technologies France
Centre d'Affaire d'Antony
3 Rue de la Renaissance
92184 Antony Cedex, France
01-40-96-52-21 (Inside France)
[phone] (Outside France)
Germany/
Deutschland Symbol Technologies GmbH Waldstrasse 66
D-63128 Dietzenbach, Germany
6074-49020 (Inside Germany)
[phone] (Outside Germany)
Italy/Italia Symbol Technologies Italia S.R.L.
Via Cristoforo Columbo, 49
20090 Trezzano S/N Navigilo
Milano, Italy
2-484441 (Inside Italy)
[phone] (Outside Italy)
Latin America
Sales Support 2730 University Dr. Coral Springs, FL 33065 USA 1-800-347-0178 (Inside United States) [phone] (Outside United States)
954-340-9454 (Fax)
Mexico/México Symbol Technologies Mexico Ltd.
Torre Picasso
Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho No
88
Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000
Mexico City, DF, Mexico
5-520-1835 (Inside Mexico)
[phone] (Outside Mexico)
Netherlands/Neder
land Symbol Technologies Kerkplein 2, 7051 CX
Postbus 24 7050 AA
Varsseveld, Netherlands
315-271700 (Inside Netherlands)
[phone] (Outside Netherlands)
Country/Region Address Telephone

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service.
For the latest version of this guide go to:http://www.symbol.com/manuals.
Norway/Norge Symbol’s registered and mailing
address:
Symbol Technologies Norway
Hoybratenveien 35 C
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Symbol’s repair depot and shipping
address:
Symbol Technologies Norway
Enebakkveien 123
N-0680 OSLO, Norway
[phone]
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Block B2
Rutherford Estate
1 Scott Street
Waverly 2090 Johannesburg
Republic of South Africa
11-809 5311 (Inside South Africa)
[phone] (Outside South Africa)
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Avenida de Bruselas, 22
Edificio Sauce
Alcobendas, Madrid 28108
Spain
91 324 40 00 (Inside Spain)
[phone] (Outside Spain)
Fax: [phone]
Sweden/Sverige “Letter” address:
Symbol Technologies AB
Box 1354
S-171 26 SOLNA
Sweden
Visit/shipping address:
Symbol Technologies AB
Solna Strandväg 78
S-171 54 SOLNA
Sweden
Switchboard: 08 445 29 00 (domestic)
Call Center: [phone] (international)
Support E-Mail:
[email protected]
Country/Region Address Telephone

Chapter 1
Getting Started
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Introduction
This chapter lists the parts and accessories for the EDA and explains how to install and charge the batteries,
replace the strap, and power on the EDA for the first time.
Figure 1-1 MC70 Front View
Scan/Action Button
Handstrap Attachment
Keypad
(Numeric Keypad Pictured)
Power Button
I/O Connector
Up/Down Button
Touch Screen with
Protective Overlay
Microphone
Receiver
Scan/Decode
LED Charge
Status LED Radio Power
Status LED

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Figure 1-2 MC70 Rear View
Unpacking
Carefully remove all protective material from the EDA and save the shipping container for later storage and
shipping.
Verify that you received the following equipment:
• MC70 EDA
• Lithium-ion battery
• Battery cover/strap assembly
• Tethered stylus
• Protective overlay, installed on display window
• Regulatory Guide
• Quick Start Guide.
Inspect the equipment for damage. If any equipment is missing or damaged, contact the Symbol Technologies
Support Center immediately. See page xiv for contact information.
Battery Cover
Speaker
Tether Point
Scan Window
(Imager Model Shown)
Memory Card Slot
Headset Jack
Action Button
Scan/Action Button
Stylus
Battery Cover Latch
Handstrap Slot
Handstrap