Symbol Technologies MC50 Maintaining the MC50

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4-3

Introduction

This chapter includes instructions on cleaning and storing the mobile computer, and provides troubleshooting solutions for potential

problems during mobile computer operation.

Maintaining the MC50

For trouble-free service, observe the following tips when using the mobile computer:

• Take care not to scratch the screen of the mobile computer. When working with the mobile computer, use the

supplied stylus or plastic-tipped pens intended for use with a touch-sensitive screen. Never use an actual pen

or pencil or other sharp object on the surface of the mobile computer screen. Symbol recommends the use of

a screen protector, part number KT-67525-01.

• The mobile computer is not water and du st resistant, do not expose it to rain or moisture for an extended period of time. In

general, treat the mobile computer as you would a pocket calculator or other small electronic instrument.

• The touch-sensitive screen of the mobile comp uter contains glass. Take care not to drop the mobile computer or subject it

to strong impact.

• Protect the mobile c omputer from temperature extremes. Do not leave it on the dashboard of a car on a hot day, and keep it

away from heat sources.

• Do not store or use the mobile computer in any location that is dusty, damp, or wet.

• Use a soft lens cloth to clean the mobile compu ter. If the surface of the mobile computer screen becomes soiled, clean it

with a soft cloth moistened with a diluted window-cleaning solution.

• Periodically replace the main batte ry to ensure maximum battery life and product performance. The life expectancy of the

battery is dependant upon individual usage pattern(s).

• The MC50 battery requires periodic calibration to maintain an accurate calibration of the battery's gas gauge. To calibrate

the battery, deplete the battery completely from a full charge condition. Symbol recommends performing this once a week.

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...