Operating the MC3000 2-11
Taskbar
The taskbar (at the bottom of the screen) displays the Start button, active programs, battery status and communication status. The
taskbar icons are described in Table 2-5. The taskbar icons display the function status, indicate what programs are active and indicate
the battery charge status. The Taskbar buttons are used to access menus, select/deselect functions or to change display windows.
• Status Icons: The status icons indicate the function key status. If the FUNC, SH IFT, CTRL, ALT or ALPHA functions are
active the appropriate status icon is displayed.
• Active Programs Icons: The active applications icons are disp layed on the taskbar. If more than one program is active, icons
can be used to toggle between the open programs (applications). Tap on a taskbar application to maximize the application.
• AC Power/Battery Status Icons: The AC Power/Battery Status icon s are shown in the taskbar to indicate the present power
supply status of the mobile computer. The main battery status icons provide the battery status in 10% increments from 10%
to 100%. The backup battery low icon indicates that the backup battery charge is low. See Battery Charging on page 1-9 for
backup battery charging instructions.

Figure 2-6. Taskbar

Table 2-5. Taskbar Icons

Icon Description
Indicates that the battery is charging.
Indicates that the battery is fully charged (100% charged).
The battery status icons provide the battery status in 10% increments from 10% to 100%.
Indicates that communication with the smart battery has not been established. After a mobile computer reset, this icon may be displayed for up to
30 seconds. See, Battery Unknown Icon on page 2-12 for additional information.
Indicates that the backup battery is low.
Indicates that the battery is fully charged and the mobile computer is running on external power.
Indicates IP status. Only displays when the mobile computer is in emulation mode.
Indicates that the ActiveSync application is running.
Indicates that the wireless application radio is connected to a wireless LAN network with excellent signal strength. See Table 2-10 on page 2-25
for all of the signal strength icons.
Indicates that the wireless application radio is not connected to a wireless LAN network.
The Bluetooth Enabled icon appears in the task tray and indicates that the Bluetooth radio is on.
The Bluetooth Disabled icon appears in the task tray and indicates that the Bluetooth radio is off.
Start Button
Open Programs and Status Icons
Keyboard Input Panel Button
Desktop Display Button
Window Title Scroll Status Icons