Symbol Technologies MC50 Data Capture

MC50 User Guide2-14

Data Capture

The MC50 offers three types of data capture options:

• Linear scanning

• Imaging

• Image Capture.

Figure 2-8. Data Capture Configurations

Linear Scanning

Mobile computers with an integrated linear scanner have the following features:

• Reading of a variety of bar code symbologies, including the most popular linear, postal, and 1-D code types. SeeTable A-2

on page A-3 for a complete list of bar codes.

• Intuitive aiming for easy point-and-shoot operation.

Imaging

Mobile computers with an integrated imager have the following features:

• Omnidirectional reading of a variety of bar code symbologies, including the most popular linear, postal, PDF417, and 2-D

matrix code types. SeeTable A-2 on page A-3 for a complete list of bar codes.

• The ability to capture and download images to a host for a variety of imaging applications.

• Advanced intuitive laser aiming for easy point-and-shoot operation.

Camera

Mobile computers with an integrated camera have the following features:

• The ability to capture and download images to a host for a variety of imaging applications.

• The ability to store the resulting images in its memory.

Scanning Considerations

Typically, scanning is a simple matter of aim, scan and decode. However, it is important to consider range to optimize any scanning

performance:

•Range

Any scanning device decodes well over a particular working range — minimum and maximum distances from the bar code.

This range varies according to bar code density and scanning device optics.

Scanning within range brings quick and constant decodes; scanning too close or too far away prevents decodes. Move the

mobile computer closer and further away to find the right working range for the bar codes being scanned. However, the

situation is complicated by the availability of various integrated scanning modules. The best way to specify the appropriate

working range per bar code density is through a chart called a decode zone for each scan module. A decode zone s imply

Camera

Imager

Linear Scanner

Contents

Main Page Page Page Contents About This Guide Chapter 1. Getting Started Chapter 2. Operating the MC50 Chapter 3. Accessories Page Page Page Page MC50 Documentation Set Configurations Chapter Descriptions Notational Conventions Related Documents Service Information Symbol Support Center Page Getting Started Page Page Accessories Table 1-1 lists the accessories available for the MC50 mobile computers. Table 1-1. Accessories Page Charging the Mobile Computer Battery Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery Using the Single Slot Cradle Figure 1-3. Charging in the Single Slot Serial Cradle Using the Four Slot Cradle Figure 1-4. Inserting the Mobile Computer(s) into the Four Slot Cradle Table 1-2. Mobile Computer LED Indicators Table 1-3. Single Slot Cradle Spare Battery Charging LED Indicators Page Starting the Mobile Computer Calibrating the Screen Page Setting Time and Date Checking Battery Status Page Magnetic Stripe Reader Figure 1-14. Swiping a Card Installing a Secure Digital Card Figure 1-15. SD Card Installation Page Page Operating the MC50 Page Using the Function Buttons Figure 2-1. Function Buttons Using the Stylus Using the Keypad Navigation Keypad Figure 2-2. Navigation Configuration Table 2-1. Navigation Keypad Actions QWERTY Configuration Figure 2-3. QWERTY Keypad Configuration Table 2-2. QWERTY Keypad Actions Table 2-2. QWERTY Keypad Actions (Continued) Table 2-3. QWERTY Keypad Input Modes Special Character Key Table 2-4. Special Characters Table 2-4. Special Characters (Continued) Key Mode Icon Page Entering Information Using the QWERTY Keypad LED Indicators Figure 2-7. MC50 LEDs Table 2-5. Mobile Computer LED Indicators Beeper Indicator The beeper on the mobile computer provides an audible indication for the scan status. Table 2-6. Beeper Indicator Data Capture Figure 2-8. Data Capture Configurations Linear Scanning Imaging Camera Scanning Considerations Figure 2-9. Linear Scanner Decode Zone MC50 User Guide2-16 Figure 2-10. Imager Decode Zone Depth of Field Linear Scanning Figure 2-11. Linear Scanning Figure 2-12. Linear Scanner Aiming Pattern Imager Scanning Figure 2-13. Imager Scanning Image Capture Figure 2-16. Image Capture Resetting the Mobile Computer Performing a Soft Reset Figure 2-17. Reset Button Performing a Hard Reset Infrared Communication Page Page Page Accessories Page Cradles Miscellaneous Snap-on Modules Headset Figure 3-1. Headset Connection Multi Media Card (MMC) / Secure Device (SD) Card Figure 3-2. MMC/SD Card Insertion Single Slot USB Cradle Charging the Mobile Computer Battery Figure 3-3. Mobile Computer Battery Charging Charging the Spare Battery Figure 3-4. Spare Battery Charging Table 3-1. Spare Battery LED Charging Indicators Four Slot USB Cradle Charging Figure 3-5. Mobile Computer Battery Charging Four Slot Ethernet Cradle Charging Figure 3-6. Mobile Computer Battery Charging Four Slot Spare Battery Charger Spare Battery Charging Figure 3-7. Four Slot Spare Battery Charger Table 3-2. Spare Battery LED Charging Indicators Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) Attaching and Removing Figure 3-8. MSR Installation Using the MSR Page Cable Adapter Module Figure 3-10. Cable Adapter Module Attaching and Removing Figure 3-11. CAM Installation Battery Charging Figure 3-12. CAM Power Connection USB Connection Page Universal Battery Charger (UBC) Adapter Battery Insertion and Removal Figure 3-14. UBC Adapter Figure 3-15. UBC Adapter LEDs Table 3-3. UBC Adapter Charge LED Status Indications Page Page Page Page Maintaining the MC50 Troubleshooting Table 4-1. Troubleshooting the Mobile Computer Table 4-1. Troubleshooting the Mobile Computer (Continued) Page Page Page MC50 Technical Specifications Table A-1. Environmental Parameters Table A-2. Technical Hardware Specifications Page Table A-2. Technical Hardware Specifications (Continued) MC50 Accessory Specifications Table A-3. Single-Slot USB Cradle Technical Specifications Table A-4. Four-Slot USB Cradle Technical Specifications Table A-5. Four-Slot Ethernet Cradle Technical Specifications Table A-6. Four-Slot Spare Battery Charger Technical Specifications Table A-7. UBC Adapter Technical Specifications Table A-8. Magstripe Reader (MSR) Technical Specifications Table A-9. Cable Adapter Module (CAM) Technical Specifications Page Glossary Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Index Numerics A B C D E F H L M N O P Page Tell Us What You Think...