Zebra Technologies MC55N0 ENTERPRISE DIGITAL ASSISTANT (EDA) User Manual REVISED 2

Zebra Technologies Corporation ENTERPRISE DIGITAL ASSISTANT (EDA) REVISED 2

REVISED USER MANUAL 2

Getting Started 1 - 11Select Wireless Manager.Figure 1-10Wireless Manager WindowTo enable or disable a wireless connection, tap the specific button.To enable or disable all wireless connections, tap and hold the All button.To configure settings for a connection, tap Menu.
1 - 12 MC55A0/MC55N0 Enterprise Digital Assistant User GuideHandstrap ReplacementRemovalTo remove the handstrap:1. Press the red Power button to suspend the MC55. The PowerKey Action window appears.2. Tap Safe Battery Swap. The Decode LED lights red and then turns off.3. Slide the handstrap clip out of the handstrap slot.Figure 1-11Handstrap Clip Removal4. Remove the stylus tether from the handstrap.5. Remove the battery.6. Using a small flat screwdriver, push the head of the screwdriver between the handstrap pin and the bottom of the housing as shown below.7. Pry the handstrap and pin up and out of the handstrap mounting area.CAUTION When removing handstrap pin, be carefully not to damage handstrap mounting area.
Getting Started 1 - 13Figure 1-12Handstrap and Pin Removal8. Repeat for the other side of the handstrap.9. Remove the pin from the handstrap.Figure 1-13Pin Removal10. Pull the handstrap through the handstrap slot.InstallationTo install the handstrap:1. Feed the bottom end of the handstrap into the handstrap slot on the bottom of the MC55.1234
1 - 14 MC55A0/MC55N0 Enterprise Digital Assistant User GuideFigure 1-14Feed Handstrap into Handstrap Slot2. Slide the pin into the bottom of the handstrap.3. Center the pin in the handstrap loop.4. Pull the handstrap so that the pin and bottom of the handstrap slide into position in the mounting area.Figure 1-15Pin and Handstrap in Mounting Area5. Replace the battery.6. Replace the stylus tether onto the handstrap.Figure 1-16Slide Handstrap and Tether Over Handstrap Mount7. Insert the handstrap clip into the slot on the MC55. Ensure that it is securely in place.NOTE Handstrap and pin should fit securely into the handstrap mounting area. When pulling on handstrap use enough force to engage pin into place.
CHAPTER 2 OPERATIONIntroductionThis chapter explains the buttons, status icons, and controls on the MC55, and provides basic instructions for using the MC55, including powering on and resetting.Finger ScrollingFinger scrolling can be used to scroll up and down web pages, documents, and lists such as the contacts list, file list, message list, calendar appointments list, and more.When finger scrolling, swipe or flick your finger on the screen.To scroll down, swipe your finger upward on the screen. To scroll up, swipe your finger downward on the screen.To auto-scroll, flick your finger upward or downward on the screen. Touch the screen to stop scrolling.Home ScreenThe default home screen on the MC55 is the Windows Mobile Home screen. The Home screen contains a Status Bar at the top of the screen and a Tile Bar at the bottom of the screen.The Home screen is scrollable and contains a list of application plug-ins and an Information Status bar. The Information Status bar highlights the application plug-in that is under it and provides additional information.
2 - 2 MC55A0/MC55N0 Enterprise Digital Assistant User GuideFigure 2-1Windows Mobile Home ScreenTouch and hold the screen with your finger and move the Home screen up and down. As the application names move under the Information Status bar, information relevant to that application appear in the bar.Figure 2-2Moving Today ScreenYou can also touch and hold the Information Status bar and move it up and down over an application name. Remove your finger and the Information Status bar and application name center in the screen.Figure 2-3Moving Information Status BarOpen the Start Menu TilesStatus BarHome ScreenTile Bar
Operation 2 - 3Figure 2-4Information Bar ExampleTo customize the Home screen, tap > Settings > Today. On the horizontal scroll, use Appearance to customize the background and the Items to change the display format.Classic Today ScreenThe user can change to the classic Today screen layout that is used in Windows Mobile 6.1.Figure 2-5Classic Today ScreenTo change to the classic view tap > Settings > Home > Items.Application IconApplication InformationTile BarStatus BarToday ScreenTask Tray
2 - 4 MC55A0/MC55N0 Enterprise Digital Assistant User GuideFigure 2-6Home Screen SettingsDeselect the Windows Default checkbox and select any of the other checkboxes.Tap .The task bar at the bottom of the screen can contain the task tray icons listed in Table 2-1.Status BarThe Status Bar at the top of the screen displays the status icons listed in Table 2-2.Table 2-1Task Tray Icons Icon Name DescriptionWireless connection status Wireless connection status icon. Indicates WLAN signal strength and opens the Wireless Applications menu.Bluetooth Enabled The Bluetooth Enabled icon appears in the task tray and indicates that the Bluetooth radio is on (Displays only if the StoneStreet One Bluetooth stack is enabled).Bluetooth Disabled The Bluetooth Disabled icon appears in the task tray and indicates that the Bluetooth radio is off (Displays only if the StoneStreet One Bluetooth stack is enabled).Bluetooth Communication The Bluetooth Communication icon appears in the task tray and indicates that the mobile computer is communicating with another Bluetooth device (Displays only if the StoneStreet One Bluetooth stack is enabled).
Operation 2 - 5Figure 2-7Status Bar IconsTap the Status Bar to display an icon bar. Tap an icon to get additional notification or status information.Table 2-2Status Bar Icons Icon Description Icon DescriptionNotificationsIndicates a reminder of an upcoming calendar event. Notification that one or more instant messages were received.Notification that one or more e-mail/text messages were received.There are more notification icons than can be displayed.Indicates that the backup battery is very low. Indicates that a wireless stereo headset is connected to the MC55.ConnectivityConnection is active. Connection is not active.Synchronization is occurring. Wi-Fi available.Wi-Fi in use.AudioAll sounds are on. All sounds are off.Vibrate is on.BatteryBattery is charging. Battery has a full charge.Battery has a high charge. Battery has a medium charge.Battery has a low charge. Battery has a very low charge.BatteryAudioConnectivityNotificationsBatteryClock
2 - 6 MC55A0/MC55N0 Enterprise Digital Assistant User GuideFigure 2-8Icon BarTile BarThe Tile Bar, located at the bottom of the screen, contains the Start tile to open the Start Menu. It also displays tiles that vary depending upon the open application.Figure 2-9Tile Bar ExamplesStart ScreenTo open the Start screen, tap at the bottom left corner of the screen, or press the START key on the keypad.Table 2-3Task Tray Icons Icon Name DescriptionMagnify Enlarges the screen.Notifications Indicates that notifications are available.Headset Indicates that a wireless stereo headset is connected to the MC55.Connectivity Displays the Connectivity dialog box.Volume Displays the Volume dialog box.Power Displays the Power window.Clock & Alarms Opens the Clocks & Alarms window.Icon Bar
Operation 2 - 7Swipe upward to view more program and folder icons.Move often-used program and folder icons anywhere on the Start screen for easy access. Press and hold the icon and drag the icon to a new location and release.Table 2-4 lists the default icons available on the Start screen. Table 2-4Programs on the Start Screen Icon Name Description Icon Name DescriptionHome Displays the Home screen. Text Send an SMS text message.Battery Swap Properly shuts down the MC55 during battery replacement.E-mail Send an Email.Contacts Keep track of friends and colleagues. Settings Open the Settings folder. Table 2-5 lists the default icons available on the Settings folder.Internet Explorer Browse Web and WAP sites as well as download new programs and files from the Internet.Getting Started Launch the Getting Started application.Calendar Keep track of appointments and create meeting requests.Alarms Set the device clock to the date and time of your locale. Alarms can also be set at specified days and times of a week.Pictures & Videos View and manage pictures, animated GIFs, and video files.Messenger Use this mobile version of Windows Live Messenger.Windows Media Play back audio and video files. Microsoft My Phone Synchronizes the MC55’s contacts, calendar, tasks, text messages, music, photos videos and documents with a Microsoft My Phone account.Marketplace Purchase applications from the Marketplace. MSN Weather Check the local weather.Windows Live Use this mobile version of Windows Live™ to find information on the web.Games Play games.MSN Money Keep track of your finances. Notes Create handwritten or typed notes, drawings, and voice recordings.
2 - 8 MC55A0/MC55N0 Enterprise Digital Assistant User GuideCalculator Perform basic arithmetic and calculations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.Tasks Keep track of your tasks.Office Mobile Use the complete suite of Microsoft® Office applications for your mobile device.Internet Sharing Connect a notebook computer to the Internet using the MC55's data connection.File Explorer Organize and manage files on your device. Task Manager Enables viewing of memory and CPU allocations and stops running processes. Refer to the Microsoft Applications for Windows Mobile 6 User Guide for more information.ActiveSync Synchronize information between the MC55 and a host computer or the Exchange Server.Search Phone Search contacts, data, and other information on the MC55. Refer to the Microsoft Applications for Windows Mobile 6 User Guide for more information.Help Access on-line Help topics. BT Information Display information about the Bluetooth radio and generate a Bluetooth address bar code.Wireless Companion Open the Wireless Companion folder. BTScannerCtlPanel Set com port to use with a Bluetooth scanner.AirBEAM Client Allows legacy customers to deploy AirBEAM Smart™ packages to devices.Adobe Reader View pdf files.Table 2-4Programs on the Start Screen (Continued)Icon Name Description Icon Name Description
Operation 2 - 9Modem Link Enables the MC55 to be used as a modem. Remote Desktop MobileLog onto Windows NT server type computers and use all of the programs that are available on that computer from the MC55.MSP Agent Enables management of the MC55 from an MSP Server. Requires the purchase of an appropriate MSP client license per device to suit the level of management functionality required.Rapid Deployment ClientAllows the MC55 user to stage a device for initial use by initiating the deployment of settings, firmware, and software. Requires the purchase of an MSP client license per device.DEMO Provides a link to Motorola’s featured demos. BTExplorer Manages StoneStreet One Bluetooth connections. Refer to the MC55 Series Mobile Computer Integrator Guide for more information. Appears only if the StoneStreet One Bluetooth stack is enabled.Table 2-5Setting Applications Icon Name Description Icon Name DescriptionClock & Alarms Set the device clock to the date and time of your locale. Alarms can also be set at specified days and times of a week.Lock Set a password for the MC55.Home Customize the appearance of the Home screen and the information to display on it.Sounds & Notifications Enable sounds for events, notifications, and more, and set the type of notification for different events.Personal Folder Contains personal setting applications. Connections Folder Contains connection setting applications.System Folder Contains system setting applications. Microsoft My Phone Synchronizes the phone’s contacts, calendar, tasks, text messages, music, photos, videos and other documents with your My Phone account at www.microsoft.com.Table 2-4Programs on the Start Screen (Continued)Icon Name Description Icon Name Description
2 - 10 MC55A0/MC55N0 Enterprise Digital Assistant User GuideConnections FolderBeam Set the MC55 to receive incoming IrDA beams. Not supported on MC55.Connections Set up one or more types of modem connections for your device, such as phone dial-up, GPRS, Bluetooth, and more, so that your device can connect to the Internet or a private local network.Bluetooth Open the Bluetooth application, set the MC55 to visible mode and scan for other Bluetooth devices in the area.Domain Enroll Make your device an AD domain member for device management and security. Refer to the Microsoft Applications for Windows Mobile 6 User Guide for more information.Wi-Fi Setup wireless network connection and customize settings.USB to PC Enables or disables the enhanced network connectivity.Wireless Manager Enables or disables the MC55’s wireless radios and customizes Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth settings.Personal FolderButtons Assign a program to a button. Owner Information Enter personal information on the MC55.System FolderAbout View basic information such as the Windows Mobile® version and type of processor used on the MC55. Certificates See information about certificates installed on the MC55.Backlight Set backlight settings. Customer Feedback Submit feedback on the Windows Mobile 6 software.Error Reporting Enable or disable the Microsoft’s error reporting function.Encryption Allow files on a storage card to be encrypted. Encrypted files are readable only on your device.Managed Programs Displays the programs that were installed on the MC55 using Mobile Device Manager.Keylight Set the keypad backlight time-out.Table 2-5Setting Applications (Continued)Icon Name Description Icon Name Description
Operation 2 - 11UI SettingsUse the UI Settings application to change the grid view in the Start screen and to control Zooming in Internet Explorer. Start Screen SettingsTo change the grid view of the Start screen:1. Tap > Settings > System > UI Settings.2. Tap the Start Screen Settings tab.Memory Check the device memory allocation status and memory card information and stop currently running programs.Regional Settings Set the regional configuration to use, including the format for displaying numbers, currency, date, and time on the MC55.Power Check battery power and set the time-out for turning off the display to conserve battery power.Remove Programs Remove programs that you installed on the MC55.Screen Change the screen orientation, re-calibrate the screen, and change the screen text size.System Info Displays the MC55’s software and hardware information.Task Manager Stop running programs. USBConfig Configure the MC55 USB port.UI Settings Set Start Screen layout and IE zoom feature. DataWedge Sample scanning application.IST Settings Configure the MC55 accelerometer.Table 2-5Setting Applications (Continued)Icon Name Description Icon Name Description
2 - 12 MC55A0/MC55N0 Enterprise Digital Assistant User GuideFigure 2-10Start Screen Settings Tab3. Select the number of columns.4. Tap OK.5. Tap OK.6. Preform a warm boot.IE Zoom MappingWhen Internet Explorer opens, the volume keys on the side of the MC55 are used to zoom in and out. To disable IE zoom mapping:1. Tap > Settings > > System > UI Settings.2. Tap the IE Zoom Mapping tab.Figure 2-11IE Zoom Mapping Tab3. Select Off.4. Tap OK.5. Tap OK to turn off mapping.NOTE Tap Reset to return to the default 3 Column setting.
Operation 2 - 13Locking the MC55Lock the MC55 by disabling key presses and screen tap or by requiring a password.Locking the MC55 turns off keyboard and touch screen functionality. This is helpful when the MC55 is turned on and you want to prevent accidental key presses.To lock the device, tap > .Locking without PIN or PasswordWhen the MC55 is locked, the Lock screen appears.Figure 2-12Lock ScreenTap Unlock and then tap Unlock again.Locking with Simple PINWhen the MC55 is locked, the Lock screen appears.Figure 2-13Simple PIN Lock ScreenEnter the PIN and then tap Unlock.
2 - 14 MC55A0/MC55N0 Enterprise Digital Assistant User GuideLocking with Strong PasswordWhen the MC55 is locked, the Lock screen appears.Figure 2-14Strong Password Lock ScreenEnter the strong password and then tap Unlock.Password Locking SetupUse the Password window to set a password to disable unauthorized access to the MC55.1. Tap > Settings > Lock > Password.Figure 2-15Password Window2. Select Prompt if device unused for check box to enable password protection.3. From the drop-down list, select a time value for the protection to take affect after non-use.4. From the Password type: drop-down list, select either Simple PIN or Strong alphanumeric.5. For a simple password, enter a four-digit password in the Password field.For a stronger password:NOTE If the device is configured to connect to a network, use a strong (difficult to figure out) password to help protect network security. Password cracking tools continue to improve and the computers used to crack passwords are more powerful than ever.
Operation 2 - 15a. Enter a seven character password in the Password: field. A strong password must contain at least seven characters and contain at least three of the following: uppercase and lowercase letters, numerals, and punctuation.b. Re-enter the password in the Confirm: field.6. Tap OK.7. Tap OK.Battery Status IndicationsBattery icons appear on the navigation bar indicating the battery power level. When the main battery power falls below a predetermined level the icon indicates the status and a battery dialog box appears indicating the status of the battery.Figure 2-16Battery Status Dialog BoxThe Battery icon always appears in the Status bar. The icon indicates the battery power level. The message displays until the Dismiss button is pressed.Also view the battery status using the Power window. Either:•Tap the Status bar and then the Battery icon.•Tap > Settings > System > Power.Figure 2-17Settings Power Window
2 - 16 MC55A0/MC55N0 Enterprise Digital Assistant User GuideBattery Reserve OptionsIf the charge of the battery reaches a critical threshold, the MC55 shuts down. This threshold can be changed but affects the amount of time that data can be retained.1. Tap > Settings > System > Power > RunTime. A warning message appears.Figure 2-18Warning Message2. Read the warning message and tap OK.Figure 2-19RunTime Tab3. Select one of the Battery Reserve Options.•Option 1: Minimum - After a low battery shutdown, data will be retained for minimum amount of time. Battery should be replaced immediately to avoid data loss.•Option 2: Less - After a low battery shutdown, data will be retained for less than normal amount of time.•Option 3: Normal - After a low battery shutdown, data will be retained for maximum amount of time.4. Tap OK.Main Battery Temperature NotificationsThe temperature notification system implements three levels of notification when the temperature within the battery exceeds specific temperature thresholds:

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