Page 4 - Patents
© 2006 by Symbol Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from Symbol. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or informati...
Page 5 - Revision History
Revision History Changes to the original manual are listed below: Change Date Description Rev A 12/06 Initial release.
Page 7 - C h a p t e r 1; About This Guide
Table of Contents C h a p t e r 1 Table of Contents Patents ........................................................................................................................... iiRevision History ....................................................................................................
Page 8 - Chapter 3: Accessories
vi MC9090-G RFID User Guide Suppliment Changing the Keypad Backlight Settings ...................................................................... 1-11Turning the Radios Off .................................................................................................. 1-12 WLAN Radio on Window...
Page 9 - Appendix A: Specifications
Table of Contents vii Chapter 4: Maintenance & Troubleshooting Introduction ................................................................................................................... 4-1Maintaining the Mobile Computer ........................................................................
Page 11 - Chapter i; Introduction; Documentation Set
Chapter i About This Guide Chapter i About This Guide Introduction This MC9090-G RFID User Guide Supplement provides the unique set up and configuration procedures for the MC9090-G RFID mobile computers and accessories. This guide is intended as a supplement to the MC909X User Guide, P/N: 72E-72215-...
Page 12 - MC9090-G RFID User Guide Supplement; Configurations
vi MC9090-G RFID User Guide Supplement Configurations This guide covers the following configurations: Configuration Radios Display Memory Data Capture Operating System Keypads MC9090-G RFID WLAN 802.11b/g and Bluetooth Color 64 MB RAM/128 MB Flash Imager Windows Mobile 5.0 Professional 53-key RFID
Page 13 - Chapter Descriptions; Notational Conventions; Bold
About This Guide vii Chapter Descriptions Topics covered in this guide are as follows: • Chapter 1, Getting Started , provides information on charging the mobile computer battery and resetting. • Chapter 2, Operating the MC9090-G RFID , describes the MC9090-G RFID operating procedures. • Chapter 3, ...
Page 14 - Related Documents and Software; Service Information
viii MC9090-G RFID User Guide Supplement Related Documents and Software The following documents provide more information about the MC909X mobile computers. • MC9090-G RFID Quick Start Guide, p/n 72-89960-xx • MC9090-G RFID Windows ® Mobile ® 5.0 Regulatory Guide , p/n 72-89961-xx • MC909X User Guide...
Page 15 - Symbol Support Center
About This Guide ix Symbol Support Center For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the local Symbol Support Center: Country/Region Address Telephone United States Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza Holtsville, New York 11742-1300 1-800-653-5350 Ca...
Page 19 - Getting Started; Accessories; Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Getting Started Introduction This chapter lists the accessories for the mobile computer and explains how to install and charge the batteries, replace the strap and start the mobile computer for the first time. MC909X User Guide The MC909X User Guide , P/...
Page 20 - MC9090-G RFID User Guide Suppliment; Unpacking the Mobile Computer
1 - 2 MC9090-G RFID User Guide Suppliment Figure 1-1 MC9090-G RFID Mobile Computer Unpacking the Mobile Computer Carefully remove all protective material from around the mobile computer and save the shipping container for later storage and shipping. Verify that all equipment listed below was receive...
Page 22 - Installing and Removing the Main Battery
1 - 4 MC9090-G RFID User Guide Suppliment Getting Started In order to start using the mobile computer for the first time: • Install the main battery • Charge the main battery and backup battery • Start the mobile computer • Configure the mobile computer The main battery can be charged before or afte...
Page 23 - Charging the Battery; Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery
Getting Started 1 - 5 Charging the Battery Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery Before using the mobile computer for the first time, charge the main battery until the amber charge indicator light remains lit (see Table 1-2 on page 1-6 for charge status indications). The main battery f...
Page 24 - Charging Spare Batteries
1 - 6 MC9090-G RFID User Guide Suppliment To charge the main battery: 1. Ensure the accessory used to charge the main battery is connected to the appropriate power source. 2. Insert the mobile computer into a cradle or attach the appropriate snap-on module. 3. The mobile computer starts to charge au...
Page 25 - Removing the Main Battery; Power
Getting Started 1 - 7 Removing the Main Battery To remove the main battery: 1. Prior to removing the battery, press the red Power button. This sets the mobile computer to suspend mode. 2. Press the primary battery release(s). The battery partially ejects from the mobile computer. 3. Pause 3 to 4 sec...
Page 26 - Starting the Mobile Computer; Calibrating the Screen; ESC; Checking Battery Status
1 - 8 MC9090-G RFID User Guide Suppliment Starting the Mobile Computer Press the red Power button to turn on the mobile computer. If the mobile computer does not power on, perform a cold boot. See Resetting the Mobile Computer on page 2-18 . When the mobile computer is powered on for the first time,...
Page 27 - Stylus
Getting Started 1 - 9 Stylus To remove the stylus, pull the stylus cord down and outward to remove the stylus. Figure 1-5 Removing the Stylus Use the mobile computer stylus for selecting items and entering information. The stylus functions as a mouse. • Tap: Touch the screen once with the stylus to ...
Page 28 - Battery Management; Battery Saving Tips
1 - 10 MC9090-G RFID User Guide Suppliment MC9090-G Strap The strap may be moved to either the left or right side of the mobile computer to suit user preferences. To reposition the strap: 1. Disconnect the metal clip at the handle. 2. Open strap loop and slide the handstrap through the loop. 3. Slid...
Page 29 - Getting Started 1 - 11; Changing the Power Settings; WLAN Radio on Windows Mobile 5.0
Getting Started 1 - 11 Changing the Power Settings To set the mobile computer to turn off after a short period of non-use: 1. On devices with Windows Mobile 5.0, tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power icon > Advanced tab. 2. Select the On battery power: Turn off device if not used for...
Page 30 - Bluetooth and WWAN Radios on Windows Mobile 5.0
1 - 12 MC9090-G RFID User Guide Suppliment Figure 1-7 Wireless Connection Status Icon To turn the radio back on, tap the Wireless Connection Status icon at the bottom of the Today screen and select Enable Radio . The red X disappears from the icon indicating that the radio is enabled (on). Bluetooth...
Page 31 - Operating the MC9090-G RFID; Status Bar
Chapter 2 Operating the MC9090-G RFID Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Operating the MC9090-G RFID Introduction This chapter explains the physical buttons, status icons and controls on the mobile computer, how to use the mobile computer, including instructions for powering on and resetting the mobile computer, u...
Page 34 - Speaker Icon
2 - 4 MC9090-G RFID User Guide Suppliment Speaker Icon Adjust the system volume using the Speaker icon in the Status bar. 1. Tap the Speaker icon. The Volume dialog box appears. Figure 2-3 Volume Dialog Box 2. Tap and move the slide bar to adjust the volume. 3. Select the On or Off radio button to t...
Page 35 - Battery Icon; Connectivity Icon
Operating the MC9090-G RFID 2 - 5 Battery Icon Battery icons display on the Title Bar when the main battery or backup battery power falls below a predetermined level. A Battery dialog box also appears indicating the status of the main or backup battery. Figure 2-4 Battery Status Dialog Box View the ...
Page 36 - Time Icon; Instant Message Icon
2 - 6 MC9090-G RFID User Guide Suppliment Time Icon The Time icon displays the current time in a digital or analog format. To change the time format, tap and hold the Time icon until a menu appears. Select the desired format. Figure 2-6 Time Icon Format Menu To display current date, time and appoint...
Page 37 - Multiple Notification Icon; Locking the Mobile Computer; Unlock
Operating the MC9090-G RFID 2 - 7 Multiple Notification Icon The Multiple Notification icon appears when two or more message notifications occur. Tap the icon to display the multiple notification icons. Figure 2-10 Multiple Notifications Icon Locking the Mobile Computer Use the Device Lock feature t...
Page 38 - LED Indicators; Keypads
2 - 8 MC9090-G RFID User Guide Suppliment LED Indicators The MC9090-G RFID has an LED Indicator Bar that contains LEDs that indicate scanning and charging status. Table 2-3 describes the LED indications. Figure 2-13 MC909X LEDs Indicator Bar Keypads The mobile computer has the following modular keyp...
Page 42 - CTRL
2 - 12 MC9090-G RFID User Guide Suppliment Keypad Special Functions The keypad special functions are color coded on the keypads. For example, on the 53-key keypad, the display backlight icon is blue indicating that the blue function key must be selected first to access the display backlight. Table 2...
Page 43 - Using the Power Button; Using a Headset
Operating the MC9090-G RFID 2 - 13 Using the Power Button Press the red Power button to turn the mobile computer screen on and off (suspend mode). The mobile computer is on when the screen is on and the mobile computer is in suspend mode when the screen is off. For more information, see Starting the...
Page 44 - Data Capture; Imaging; Aiming the Imager
2 - 14 MC9090-G RFID User Guide Suppliment Data Capture The mobile computers use an integrated imager to collect data by decoding one dimensional bar codes (including RSS) and two dimensional bar codes (including PDF417 and DataMatrix), and capture and download images to a host for a variety of imag...
Page 45 - Scanning Considerations; Scanning Bar Codes
Operating the MC9090-G RFID 2 - 15 Scanning Considerations Typically, scanning is a simple matter of aim, scan/decode and a few quick trial efforts master it. However, two important considerations can be used to optimize any scanning performance: • Range Any scanning device decodes well over a parti...
Page 46 - Scanning Tips; Scan LED Indicator
2 - 16 MC9090-G RFID User Guide Suppliment Figure 2-17 Bar Code Not Centered in Aiming Pattern Figure 2-18 Pick List Mode with Multiple Bar Codes in Aiming Pattern 4. Release the trigger. Scanning Tips Optimal scanning distance varies with bar code density and scanner optics. • Hold the scanner fart...
Page 47 - Reading RFID Tags; see Figure 5-24 on page
Operating the MC9090-G RFID 2 - 17 Reading RFID Tags When in the RFID read mode, press the trigger and the mobile computer interrogates all of the Gen2 (configurable for Class 0 and Class 1) RFID tags within the radio frequency (RF) field of view. The mobile computer captures data from each new tag ...
Page 48 - Resetting the Mobile Computer; Windows Mobile 5.0 Devices; Performing a Warm Boot; Performing a Cold Boot
2 - 18 MC9090-G RFID User Guide Suppliment Resetting the Mobile Computer Windows Mobile 5.0 Devices There are two reset functions, warm boot and cold boot. • A warm boot restarts the mobile computer and closes all running programs. • A cold boot also restarts the mobile computer and closes all runni...
Page 49 - Waking the Mobile Computer; Bluetooth
Operating the MC9090-G RFID 2 - 19 Waking the Mobile Computer The wakeup conditions define what actions wakeup the mobile computer. These settings are configurable and the factory default settings shown in Table 2-7 are subject to change/update. Bluetooth The mobile computer is a Bluetooth-equipped ...
Page 51 - Chapter 3; Cradles
Chapter 3 Accessories Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Accessories Introduction The series 9000 accessories provide a wide variety of product support capabilities. Accessories include cradles, keypads, Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) and Cable Adapter Module (CAM) snap-on, four slot spare battery charger, headphone...
Page 52 - Miscellaneous
3 - 2 MC9090-G RFID User Guide Miscellaneous The MC909X Integrator Guide, P/N: 72E-72216-xx provides the miscellaneous support information applicable to the MC9090-G RFID mobile computer: • Four Slot Spare Battery Charger charges up to four mobile computer spare batteries. • Headphone can be used in...
Page 53 - Keypad Removal
Accessories 3 - 3 Keypads The mobile computer has interchangeable modular keypads. However, only the 53-Key RFID keypad can be used with the MC9090-G RFID mobile computer. The modular keypad can be changed in the field as necessary. The MC909X User Guide, P/N: 72E-72215-xx provides keypad support in...
Page 57 - Chapter 4
Chapter 4 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Introduction This chapter includes instructions on cleaning and storing the mobile computer, and provides troubleshooting solutions for potential problems during mobile computer operation. Maintaining t...
Page 59 - Troubleshooting; Mobile Computer; Problem
Maintenance & Troubleshooting 4 - 3 Troubleshooting Mobile Computer Table 4-1 Troubleshooting the Mobile Computer Problem Cause Solution Mobile computer does not turn on. Lithium-ion battery not charged. Charge or replace the lithium-ion battery in the mobile computer. Lithium-ion battery not in...
Page 63 - A p p e n d i x A; Specifications
A p p e n d i x A Specifications Appendix A Specifications Technical Specifications The following tables summarize the mobile computer’s intended operating environment and general technical hardware specifications. Mobile Computer The following table summarizes the mobile computer’s intended operati...
Page 65 - Modem Module
Appendix A: Specifications A - 3 Modem Module Table A-2 Data Capture Options Item Description Imaging Decode Capability Code 39 Code 128 Code 93 Codabar Code 11 Interleaved 2 of 5 Discrete 2 of 5 MSI EAN-8 EAN-13 UPCA UPCE UPC/EAN supplementals Coupon Code Trioptic 39 Webcode TLC39 Composite AB Comp...
Page 66 - Mobile Computer Pin-Outs
A - 4 MC9090-G RFID User Guide Suppliment Mobile Computer Pin-Outs Figure A-1 Pin Locations Performance Line speed up to 33,600 bps HHC to modem speed (DTE speed) up to 57,600 bps V.42bis data compression V.42 LAPM error correction Current consumption 100 mA active <10 mA sleep Pulse dialing rate...
Page 67 - Accessory CAM and MSR Pin-Outs
Appendix A: Specifications A - 5 Accessory CAM and MSR Pin-Outs Figure A-2 CAM and MSR Serial Connector 7 DSR RS232C 8 GND Ground, 2.5A max. 9 RI RS232C 10 CRADLE_DET Grounded by cradle when in cradle 11 DTR RS232C 12 Not connected Not connected 13 POWER_IN 12V, 2.5A max 14 CTS RS232C 15 USB_5V_DET ...
Page 69 - Keypad Special Keys
A p p e n d i x B Keypad Special Keys A p p e n d i x B Keypad Special Keys Introduction This appendix contains the keypad functions/special characters for the keypad. Each function/special character is included in the table along with how the function/special character is generated. Keypad The mobi...
Page 71 - Appendix C; A p p e n d i x C
Appendix C Regulatory A p p e n d i x C Regulatory Introduction This appendix contains the accessory power supply regulatory compliance statements. Accessory Power Supply Regulatory Compliance Table C-1 Accessory Power Supplies, Regulatory Compliance Statements Accessory Power Supplies Regulatory Co...
Page 73 - Index; Numerics
Index IndexIndex Numerics 2-D bar codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1453-key keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 A accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 accessory keyboard . . . . . . . . . ....
