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  • Page 1 MC21XX SERIES MOBILE COMPUTER INTEGRATOR GUIDE...
  • Page 3 MC21XX SERIES INTEGRATOR GUIDE 72E-155021-01 Rev. A December 2011...
  • Page 4 Motorola. No right to copy a licensed program in whole or in part is granted, except as permitted under copyright law. The user shall not modify, merge, or incorporate any form or portion of a licensed program with other program material, create a derivative work from a licensed program, or use a licensed program in a network without written permission from Motorola.

  • Page 5: Revision History

    Revision History Changes to the original guide are listed below: Change Date Description -01 Rev. A 12/31/11 Initial Release.
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Revision History ..........................iii About This Guide Introduction ............................. ix Documentation Set ........................ix Configurations..........................x Software Versions ........................x Chapter Descriptions ........................xi Notational Conventions........................xi Related Documents and Software ....................xii Service Information ......................... xii Chapter 1: Getting Started Introduction ............................
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Single-slot USB Cradle ........................2-3 Setup ............................2-3 Battery Charging ........................2-3 Communication Setup ......................2-4 Four-slot Charge Only Cradle ......................2-5 Setup ............................2-5 Battery Charging ........................2-5 Power LED ..........................2-6 Four-slot Ethernet Cradle ....................... 2-7 Setup ............................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Bootloader ..........................4-5 Partition Update vs. File Update ..................4-5 Upgrade Requirements ...................... 4-5 Deployment ............................ 4-5 Copying Files from a Host Computer ..................4-6 ActiveSync ......................... 4-6 Mass Storage ........................4-7 Updating Images ........................4-8 OSUpdate Loader ......................4-8 Bootloader ..........................
  • Page 10 Table of Contents viii Appendix B: Special Software Configurations Battery Usage Threshold Setting ....................B-1 Registry Setting ........................B-1 Sample Applications and StartUpCtl Configuration ............... B-2 StartUpCtl Application Configuration ..................B-2 Removing Sample Applications and StartUpCtl Application ............ B-2 Radio Default Power State ......................B-3 Glossary Index...

  • Page 11: About This Guide

    MC21XX Series MC21XX User Guide - describes how to use the MC21XX. • MC21XX Series MC21XX Integrator Guide - describes how to set up the MC21XX and the accessories. • Microsoft Applications for Windows Mobile 6.1 and CE 6.0 User Guide - describes how to use Microsoft developed applications.

  • Page 12: Configurations

    MC21XX Series Integrator Guide Configurations This guide covers the following configurations: Data Operating Configuration Radios Display Memory Capture System MC2100 None Color, no touch 128 MB RAM/ Linear or 1D Windows CE 6.0 256 MB Flash laser MC2180 WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n...

  • Page 13: Chapter Descriptions

    Notational Conventions The following conventions are used in this document: • The term “MC21XX” refers to the Motorola MC21XX. • Italics are used to highlight the following: • Chapters and sections in this and related documents •...

  • Page 14: Related Documents And Software

    • Software type and version number Motorola Solutions responds to calls by email, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in support agreements. If your problem cannot be solved by Motorola Solutions Global Customer Support, you may need to return your equipment for servicing and will be given specific directions.

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Battery • Regulatory Guide • Quick Start Guide. Inspect the equipment for damage. If any equipment is missing or damaged, contact the Motorola Solutions Global Customer Support immediately. See Service Information on page xvi for contact information. MC21XX Startup To start using the MC21XX: •...

  • Page 16: Install Sd Card

    1 - 2 MC21XX Series Integrator Guide Install SD Card The Secure Device (SD) card provides secondary non-volatile storage (the flash memory is slower than RAM). The SD card holder is located under the battery. CAUTION Follow proper Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) precautions to avoid damaging the microSD card.

  • Page 17: Install Main Battery

    Getting Started 1 - 3 Install Main Battery If the main battery is charged, the MC21XX can be used immediately. If the main battery is not charged, see Battery Charging on page 1-3. To remove the main battery, see Main Battery Removal on page 1-6.
  • Page 18 1 - 4 MC21XX Series Integrator Guide Batteries must be charged within the 0° to +40° C (32° to 104° F) ambient temperature range. To charge the MC21XX using the optional power supply: AC Line Cord Power Supply Power Port...

  • Page 19: Spare Battery Charging

    Getting Started 1 - 5 Spare Battery Charging To charge a spare battery: Connect the Four-slot Battery Charger to the appropriate power source. See Chapter 6, Accessories setup instructions. Insert the spare battery into the spare battery charging slot and gently press down on the battery to ensure proper contact.

  • Page 20: Main Battery Removal

    1 - 6 MC21XX Series Integrator Guide Main Battery Removal CAUTION When removing the battery, follow the Safe Battery Swap procedures below otherwise loss of data or system corruption may occur. An error message, Improper Shutdown, displays on the screen indicating that the MC21XX was not shutdown properly.

  • Page 21: Resetting The Mc21Xx

    Getting Started 1 - 7 Improper Shutdown Message Figure 1-7 If the MC21XX stops responding, first perform a warm boot. A warm boot maintains radio status and registry settings. Do not perform a cold boot unless necessary. Performing a cold boot resets the MC21XX to factory defaults and loss of all registry settings. To perform a warm boot, press and hold the Power button for five seconds.

  • Page 22: Performing A Clean Boot

    A clean boot resets the MC21XX to the factory default settings. All data in the Application folder is retained. Download the Cleaner package file from the Support Central web site, http://supportcentral.motorola.com and install on the MC21XX. The Cleaner package contains two sets of files. One set cleans the Platform folder and the other cleans the Application folder.
  • Page 23 Getting Started 1 - 9 Wakeup Default Settings Table 1-2 Condition for Wakeup Power Button Automatic Time-out AC power is applied. MC21XX is disconnected from a USB device. A key is pressed. The scan trigger or side trigger is pressed. The screen is touched.
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  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Accessories

    CHAPTER 2 ACCESSORIES Introduction The MC21XX accessories provide a variety of product support capabilities. Accessories include cradles, cables and spare battery chargers. Table 2-1 lists the MC21XX accessories. MC21XX Accessories Table 2-1 Accessory Part Number Description Cradles Single-slot USB Cradle CRD2100-1000UR Charges the MC21XX main battery and synchronizes the MC21XX with a host computer...
  • Page 26 2 - 2 MC21XX Series Integrator Guide MC21XX Accessories (Continued) Table 2-1 Accessory Part Number Description US AC Line Cord 50-16000-182R Provides power to the 2-wire power supply. International AC Line Cord Provides power to the 2-wire power supply. Purchase separately.

  • Page 27: Single-Slot Usb Cradle

    The Single-slot USB cradle can charge the MC21XX battery. To charge the MC21XX: Connect the Single-slot USB cradle to a Motorola approved power source. Slide the MC21XX into the slot. The LED Indicator indicates the MC21XX battery charging status. The battery charges in less than four hours.

  • Page 28: Communication Setup

    2 - 4 MC21XX Series Integrator Guide Indicator Single-slot USB Cradle Figure 2-2 When charging is complete, remove the MC21XX from the cradle. The Single-slot USB cradle uses the LED Indicator to indicate MC21XX battery charging status. See Table 2-2 for charging status indications.

  • Page 29: Four-Slot Charge Only Cradle

    Provides 5.4 VDC power for operating the MC21XX and charging the battery. • Simultaneously charges up to four MC21XXs. Setup Connect the Four-slot Charge Only cradle to a Motorola approved power source. AC Line Cord Power Supply DC Cable Power Port...

  • Page 30: Power Led

    2 - 6 MC21XX Series Integrator Guide Charge LED Indicator (amber) Power LED Four-slot Charge Only Cradle Figure 2-4 The MC21XX amber Charge LED Indicator indicates the MC21XX battery charging status. The battery charges in approximately four hours. See Table 2-2 on page 2-4 for charging status indications.

  • Page 31: Four-Slot Ethernet Cradle

    To synchronize with a host computer, use the SIngle-slot USB cradle. Setup Connect the Ethernet cradle (Ethernet port 1) to an Ethernet hub or a port on the host device. Connect the Ethernet cradle (power port) to a Motorola approved power supply. Power Port Ethernet Port 1...

  • Page 32: Charging And Communication

    2 - 8 MC21XX Series Integrator Guide Double-tap the LAN icon to open the LANNDS1 window. This window display the TCP/IP information for the MC21XX. LAN Icon LANNDS1 Window Figure 2-6 Charging and Communication Insert the mobile computer into a slot to begin charging and initiate communication.

  • Page 33: Speed Led

    Accessories 2 - 9 Speed LED The green Speed LED lights to indicate that the transfer rate is 100 Mbps. When it is not lit it indicates that the transfer rate is 10Mbps. Link LED The yellow Link LED blinks to indicate activity, or stays lit to indicate that a link is established. When it is not lit it indicates that there is no link.

  • Page 34: Four-Slot Spare Battery Charger

    Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in Battery Safety Guidelines on page 5-2. The Four-slot Spare Battery Charger simultaneously charges up to four spare batteries. Setup Connect the Four-slot Spare Battery Charger to a Motorola approved power source. Power Supply AC Cord DC Cable...

  • Page 35: Led Charge Indications

    Accessories 2 - 11 Spare Batteries Spare Battery Charging Slot Spare Battery Charging LEDs (4) Four Slot Spare Battery Charger Figure 2-10 Gently press down on the battery to ensure proper contact. The battery usually charges in less than four hours.

  • Page 36: Usb Activesync/Charge Cable

    2 - 12 MC21XX Series Integrator Guide USB ActiveSync/Charge Cable The USB ActiveSync/Charge cable: • Provide the MC21XX with operating and charging power when used with the Motorola approved power supply. • Synchronize information between the MC21XX and a host computer. With customized or third party software, it can also synchronize the MC21XX with corporate databases.

  • Page 37: Led Charge Indications

    Accessories 2 - 13 LED Charge Indications The USB ActiveSync/Charge cable use the LED Indicator to indicate the MC21XX battery charging status. See Table 2-2 on page 2-4 for charging status indications. Communication Setup To connect the USB ActiveSync/Charge cable to a USB device: Connect USB end of the cable into the communications port.
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  • Page 39: Chapter 3 Synchronization

    CHAPTER 3 SYNCHRONIZATION Introduction Synchronization lets the user manage information between an MC21XX and a host computer so that changes made either on the MC21XX or on the host computer appear in both places. Download and install synchronization software to the host computer (either Microsoft ActiveSync for Windows XP or Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC) for Windows Vista and Windows 7) in order to use the sync feature.

  • Page 40: Setting Up A Sync Connection

    3 - 2 MC21XX Series Integrator Guide The MC21XX can be set up to communicate with a USB connection. The MC21XX communication settings must be set to match the communication settings used with ActiveSync or WMDC. On the MC21XX tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > PC Connection. The PC Connection Properties window appears.

  • Page 41: Windows Mobile Device Center (Windows 7)

    Getting Started 3 - 3 In the ActiveSync window, select File > Connection Settings. The Connection Settings window appears. Connection Settings Window Figure 3-3 Select Allow USB connections check box. Select the Show status icon in taskbar check box. Select OK to save any changes made. Windows Mobile Device Center (Windows 7) Select Start >...

  • Page 42: Setting Up A Partnership

    3 - 4 MC21XX Series Integrator Guide Setting up a Partnership To set up a partnership: If the Get Connected window does not appear on the host computer, select Start > All Programs > Microsoft ActiveSync. Select if you want to create synchronize with the host computer or to connect as a guest.
  • Page 43 NOTE The first synchronization operation must be performed with a local direct connection. To retain partnerships after a cold boot, capture partnership registry information in a .reg file and save it in the Flash File System, detailed information is provided in the EMDK Windows CE Help File for the Motorola MC21XX.
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  • Page 45: Chapter 4 Application Development

    Platform Software Developer Kit (Platform SDK) for MC21XX The EMDK for C is a development tool used to create native C and C++ applications for all Motorola Solutions devices. It includes documentation, header files (.H), and library files (.LIB) for native code application development that targets Motorola value-add APIs.

  • Page 46: Platform Sdk

    Windows Start menu. The sample applications provide examples of how to interface with the Motorola API functions. To build a sample application, open the Samples folder from the Windows Start menu. Open the folder for the desired sample and then open the project file.

  • Page 47: Windows Ce Flash Storage

    The two FFS partitions appear as two separate folders in the Windows CE file system and are as follows: • Platform: The Platform FFS partition contains Motorola-supplied programs and Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs). This FFS is configured to include DLLs that control system operation. Since these drivers are required for basic MC21XX operation, only experienced users should modify the content of this partition.

  • Page 48: Copyfiles

    Windows CE: The complete Windows CE operating system is stored on Flash devices. If necessary, the entire OS image may be downloaded to the MC21XX using files provided by Motorola. Any upgrades must be obtained from Motorola. This partition is mandatory for the MC21XX.

  • Page 49: Bootloader

    Application Development 4 - 5 Bootloader Bootloader allows the user to upgrade the MC21XX with software updates and/or feature enhancements. Partition Update vs. File Update There are two types of updates supported by the MC21XX: partitions and files. The file system used by the MC21XX is the same as the file system used on a desktop computer.
  • Page 50 4 - 6 MC21XX Series Integrator Guide Connect the MC21XX to the host computer using a Single-slot USB cradle or an appropriate cable. See Chapter 2, Accessories for connection information. On the host computer, select Start > Programs > ActiveSync.

  • Page 51: Mass Storage

    Application Development 4 - 7 Application Folder Contents Figure 4-3 Use Explorer to locate the host computer directory that contains the file to download. Tap that directory in the left pane to display its contents in the right pane. Drag the desired file(s) from the host computer to the desired mobile device folder. Mass Storage To install an application or copy files to the MC21XX using a USB connection: On the MC21XX, tap Start >...

  • Page 52: Updating Images

    The MC21XX contains tools that update all operating system components. All updates are distributed as packages and/or hex images. Update packages can contain either partial or complete updates for the operating system. Motorola distributes the update packages on the Support Central Web Site, http://supportcentral.motorola.com.

  • Page 53: Bootloader

    Application Development 4 - 9 Go to the Support Central web site, http://supportcentral.motorola.com. Download the appropriate update package. Copy the update package to the root directory of a microSD card (using a host computer). Remove the battery. Install the microSD card.
  • Page 54 4 - 10 MC21XX Series Integrator Guide Select required operation Download from SD card Download from USB Exit Bootloader 1.09.3010 Bootloader Menu Figure 4-5 CAUTION To ensure a successful download, do not remove power from the MC21XX while in Bootloader.
  • Page 55 Application Development 4 - 11 Splash screen #### (20) 100% Download complete in - 0.042 seconds (1854142 bytes/second) Hit Enter to Acknowledge Bootloader 1.09.3010 Download Complete Screen Figure 4-7 On completion, press ENT to return to the Bootloader menu to select the next file to download. To exit Bootloader, select Exit from the Bootloader main screen and press ENTER.
  • Page 56 4 - 12 MC21XX Series Integrator Guide Continue to hold the scan trigger while releasing the 1, 9 and Power keys until the Bootloader screen appears. When the Bootloader screen appears, release the scan trigger. Select required operation Download from SD card...
  • Page 57 Application Development 4 - 13 Select Source File Window Figure 4-11 Select the hex files and the click Open. Select Hex File(s) Figure 4-12 Click the LOAD button. The hex file(s) is downloaded to the device. Splash screen #### (20) 100% Download complete in - 0.042 seconds...

  • Page 58: Bootloader Error Detection

    4 - 14 MC21XX Series Integrator Guide Bootloader Error Detection While receiving data, Bootloader performs many checks on the data to ensure that the data is received correctly. If an error is detected, Bootloader immediately aborts the download, and reports the error on an error screen.
  • Page 59 Application Development 4 - 15 Bootloader Errors (Continued) Table 4-1 Error Error Text Probable Cause Number Insufficient memory There is no more heap space available for the download for buffering data procedure. Restart Bootloader and retry the download. If the failure persists, contact service with details of what is being downloaded.

  • Page 60: Mobility Services Platform

    4 - 16 MC21XX Series Integrator Guide Mobility Services Platform The MSP 3 Client Software is a set of software components that come pre-installed on the MC21XX. The MSP 3 Client software consists of the following components: The RD Client provides support for MSP 3 Staging functionality, provides support for the MSP 3 Legacy Staging process, and provides support for backward-compatible legacy MSP 2.x Legacy Staging functionality.

  • Page 61: Chapter 5 Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Never use a pen or pencil or other sharp object on the surface of the MC21XX screen. Motorola recommends using a screen protector, p/n KT-158412-03R. • Although the MC21XX is water and dust resistant, do not expose it to rain or moisture for an extended period of time.

  • Page 62: Battery Safety Guidelines

    MC21XX Series Integrator Guide • A screen protector is applied to the MC21XX. Motorola recommends using this to minimize wear and tear. Screen protectors enhance the usability and durability of touch screen displays. Benefits include: • Protection from scratches and gouges •...

  • Page 63: Storage

    Cleaning CAUTION Always wear eye protection. Read warning label on compressed air and alcohol product before using. If you have to use any other solution for medical reasons please contact Motorola for more information. WARNING Avoid exposing this product to contact with hot oil or other flammable liquids. If such exposure occurs, unplug the device and clean the product immediately in accordance with these guidelines.

  • Page 64: Display

    5 - 4 MC21XX Series Integrator Guide Display The display can be wiped down with the alcohol wipes, but care should be taken not to allow any pooling of liquid around the edges of the display. Immediately dried the display with a soft, non-abrasive cloth to prevent streaking.

  • Page 65: Cleaning Frequency

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5 - 5 Allow at least 10 to 30 minutes (depending on ambient temperature and humidity) for the alcohol to air dry before applying power to cradle. If the temperature is low and humidity is high, longer drying time is required. Warm temperature and dry humidity requires less drying time.
  • Page 66 5 - 6 MC21XX Series Integrator Guide Troubleshooting the MC21XX (Continued) Table 5-1 Problem Cause Solution During data MC21XX removed Replace the MC21XX in the cradle, or reattach the cable and communication, no from cradle or re-transmit. data was unplugged from...

  • Page 67: Single-Slot Usb Cradle

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5 - 7 Troubleshooting the MC21XX (Continued) Table 5-1 Problem Cause Solution The MC21XX does Scanning Verify that the MC21XX is loaded with a scanning application. not accept scan application is not input. loaded. Unreadable bar Ensure the symbol is not defaced. code.

  • Page 68: Four-Slot Charge Only Cradle

    5 - 8 MC21XX Series Integrator Guide Troubleshooting the Single-slot USB Cradle (Continued) Table 5-2 Problem Cause Solution During data MC21XX removed from cradle Replace MC21XX in cradle and retransmit. communication, no during communication. data was Incorrect cable configuration. Chapter 2, Accessories for cable configurations.

  • Page 69: Usb Activesync/Charge Cable

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5 - 9 Troubleshooting the Four-slot Spare Battery Charger (Continued) Table 5-4 Problem Cause Solution Battery not Charger is not Ensure the power cable is connected securely to both the charging. receiving power. charger and to AC power. Battery is not correctly Remove and re-insert the battery into the charger, ensuring it is seated.
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  • Page 71: Appendix A Specifications

    APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS MC21XX and Accessory Technical Specifications Table A-1 summarizes the MC21XX technical specifications and intended operating environments. MC21XX Technical Specifications Table A-1 Item Description Physical Characteristics Dimensions 171.7 mm L x 60.9 mm W x 34.1 mm D (6.76 in L x 2.40 in W x 1.24 in D) Weight (including battery) MC2100: 228 g (8.04 oz)
  • Page 72 A - 2 MC21XX Series Integrator Guide MC21XX Technical Specifications (Continued) Table A-1 Item Description Performance Characteristics Marvell PXA320 processor at 624 MHz Operating System ® Microsoft Embedded CE 6.0 Core Memory 128 MB RAM/256MB Flash Output Power USB: 5 VDC @ 300 mA max.
  • Page 73 Specifications A - 3 MC21XX Technical Specifications (Continued) Table A-1 Item Description Data Capture Specifications Options Linear imager 1D laser scanner 2D imager Linear Imager Specifications Optical Resolution 5 mil minimum element width Roll ± 25° from vertical Pitch Angle ±...

  • Page 74: 1D Linear Decode Zones

    A - 4 MC21XX Series Integrator Guide 1D Linear Decode Zones Figure A-1 shows the decode zone for the 1D linear scan engine. The figures are typical values. Table A-2 lists the typical distances for selected bar code densities. The minimum element width (or “symbol density”) is the width in mils of the narrowest element (bar or space) in the symbol.
  • Page 75 Specifications A - 5 1D Linear Decode Distances Table A-2 Typical Working Ranges Symbol Density/ Bar Code Type Near 5.0 mil 2.75 in 8.25 in Code 128 7.0 cm 21.0 cm 5.0 mil 2.25 in 9.75 in Code 39 5.70 cm 24.8 cm 7.5 mil 1.50 in...

  • Page 76: 1D Laser Decode Zones

    A - 6 MC21XX Series Integrator Guide 1D Laser Decode Zones Figure A-2 shows the decode zone for the 1D laser scan engine. The figures are typical values. Table A-3 lists the typical distances for selected bar code densities. The minimum element width (or “symbol density”) is the width in mils of the narrowest element (bar or space) in the symbol.
  • Page 77 Specifications A - 7 1D Laser Decode Distances Table A-3 Symbol Density/ Typical Working Ranges Bar Code Content/ Bar Code Type/ Note 1 Contrast W-N Ratio Near 5.0 mil 1234 1.2 in 7.7 in Code 128 80% MRD 3.05 cm 19.56 cm 5.0 mil ABCDEFGH...

  • Page 78: 2D Imager Decode Zones

    A - 8 MC21XX Series Integrator Guide 2D Imager Decode Zones Figure A-3 shows the decode zone for the 2D imager. Typical values appear. Table A-4 lists the typical distances for selected bar code densities. The minimum element width (or “symbol density”) is the width in mils of the narrowest element (bar or space) in the symbol.
  • Page 79 Specifications A - 9 2D Imager Decode Distances Table A-4 Typical Working Ranges Symbol Density/ Bar Code Content/ Note 2 Bar Code Type Contrast Near 3.0 mil 80% MRD 2.7 in 4.2 in Code 39 6.86 cm 10.67 cm 5.0 mil ABCDEFGH 1.4 in 7.3 in...

  • Page 80: Accessory Specifications

    A - 10 MC21XX Series Integrator Guide Accessory Specifications Single-slot USB Cradle Single-slot USB Cradle Technical Specifications Table A-5 Feature Description Dimensions Height: 13.02 cm (5.13 in.) Width: 15.24 cm (6.0 in.) Depth: 15.24 cm (6.0 in.) Input Power 5.4 VDC...

  • Page 81: Four-Slot Charge Only Cradle

    Specifications A - 11 Four Slot Ethernet Cradle Technical Specifications (Continued) Table A-6 Feature Description Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing Drop 76.2 cm (30.0 in.) drops to vinyl tiled concrete at room temperature Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) +/- 15 kV air +/- 8 kV contact Four-slot Charge Only Cradle Four-slot Charge Only Cradle Technical Specifications...

  • Page 82: Mc21Xx Pin-Outs

    A - 12 MC21XX Series Integrator Guide Four-slot Battery Charger Technical Specifications (Continued) Table A-8 Feature Description Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing Drop 76.2 cm (30.0 in.) drops to vinyl tiled concrete at room temperature Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) +/- 15 kV air...

  • Page 83: Appendix B Special Software Configurations

    APPENDIX B SPECIAL SOFTWARE CONFIGURATIONS Battery Usage Threshold Setting By default the Battery Usage Threshold value is set to a pre-defined value (400 by default). To change the threshold value, a registry key must be created to allow changing this value. A battery becomes unhealthy when the Battery Usage Indication reach a predefined threshold (end of usable life).

  • Page 84: Sample Applications And Startupctl Configuration

    Removing Sample Applications and StartUpCtl Application To remove the installed applications (before a cold boot is performed): Tap Start > Setting > Control Panel > Remove Programs icon. Select Motorola Samples.C from the list. Tap the Remove button. Tap the Yes button.

  • Page 85: Radio Default Power State

    = WLAN radio is on after a cold boot dword:4 = WLAN radio is off after a cold boot Create the following registry key: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Motorola\Bluetooth\Status] “active”=DWORD:0 where: dword:0 = Bluetooth radio is off after cold boot dword:1 = Bluetooth radio is on after cold boot...
  • Page 86 B - 4 MC21XX Series Integrator Guide...
  • Page 87 802.11/802.11abg. A radio protocol that may be used by the Motorola radio card. Access Point. Access Point (AP) refers to Motorola’s Ethernet Access Point. It is a piece of communications equipment that manages communications between the host computer system and one or more wireless terminals. An AP connects to a wired Ethernet LAN and acts as a bridge between the Ethernet wired network and IEEE 802.11...
  • Page 88 Glossary - 2 MC21XX Series Intergrator Guide Autodiscrimination. The ability of an interface controller to determine the code type of a scanned bar code. After this determination is made, the information content is decoded. Bar. The dark element in a printed bar code symbol.
  • Page 89 Glossary - 3 Character Set. Those characters available for encoding in a particular bar code symbology. Check Digit. A digit used to verify a correct symbol decode. The scanner inserts the decoded data into an arithmetic formula and checks that the resulting number matches the encoded check digit. Check digits are required for UPC but are optional for other symbologies.
  • Page 90 Glossary - 4 MC21XX Series Intergrator Guide Discrete 2 of 5. A binary bar code symbology representing each character by a group of five bars, two of which are wide. The location of wide bars in the group determines which character is encoded; spaces are insignificant. Only numeric characters (0 to 9) and START/STOP characters may be encoded.
  • Page 91 Glossary - 5 Hz. Hertz; A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second. Host Computer. A computer that serves other terminals in a network, providing such services as computation, database access, supervisory programs and network control. IDE. Intelligent drive electronics. Refers to the solid-state hard drive type. IEC.
  • Page 92 MC21XX. In this text, MC21XX refers to the Motorola wireless handheld computer. It can be set up to run as a stand-alone device, or it can be set up to communicate with a network, using wireless radio technology.
  • Page 93 Glossary - 7 Parameter. A variable that can have different values assigned to it. PDT. Portable Data Terminal. Percent Decode. The average probability that a single scan of a bar code would result in a successful decode. In a well-designed bar code scanning system, that probability should approach near 100%. Quiet Zone.
  • Page 94 Glossary - 8 MC21XX Series Intergrator Guide Scanning Sequence. A method of programming or configuring parameters for a bar code reading system by scanning bar code menus. SDK. Software Development Kit Self-Checking Code. A symbology that uses a checking algorithm to detect encoding errors within the characters of a bar code symbol.
  • Page 95 Glossary - 9 UPC. Universal Product Code. A relatively complex numeric symbology. Each character consists of two bars and two spaces, each of which is any of four widths. The standard symbology for retail food packages in the United States. Visible Laser Diode (VLD).
  • Page 96 Glossary - 10 MC21XX Series Intergrator Guide...
  • Page 97 INDEX four-slot spare battery charger battery charging ..... 2-10 accessories LED indicators ..... . . 2-11 four-slot charge only cradle .
  • Page 98 Index - 2 MC21XX Series Integrator Guide notational ....... .xi four-slot Ethernet cradle .
  • Page 99 Index - 3 Platform SDK ......4-2 platform SDK ....... . xii technical specifications .
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  • Page 102 MOTOROLA, MOTO, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2011 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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