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  • Page 1 MC40 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 3 © 2013 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of Motorola Solutions, Inc.

  • Page 5: Revision History

    Revision History Changes to the original guide are listed below: Date Change Description -01 Rev A 08/30/2013 Initial release.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    1.3 Setup.............................. 1-4 1.3.1 Installing the Battery ........................ 1-4 1.3.2 Charging the Battery ........................ 1-5 1.3.3 Powering On the MC40 ......................1-6 1.3.4 Replacing the Battery ....................... 1-7 1.3.5 Battery Management ........................ 1-8 1.4 Setting the Date and Time ........................ 1-10 1.5 Display Setting..........................
  • Page 8 6.6.2.5 Share a Photo ......................... 6-13 6.6.2.6 Deleting a Photo ......................6-13 6.6.3 Working with Videos......................6-14 6.6.3.1 Watching Videos......................6-14 6.6.3.2 Sharing a Video ......................6-15 6.6.3.3 Deleting a Video ......................6-15 7 Accessories............................... 7-1 7.1 MC40 Accessories ..........................7-1...
  • Page 9 8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ......................... 8-1 8.1 Maintaining the MC40........................8-1 8.2 Battery Safety Guidelines ........................8-1 8.3 Cleaning Instructions......................... 8-2 8.4 Cleaning the MC40 ........................... 8-3 8.4.1 Connector Cleaning ......................... 8-3 8.5 Cleaning Cradle Connectors........................ 8-4 8.6 Troubleshooting the MC40 ......................... 8-5 8.7 Single-Slot Charge Cradle Troubleshooting ...................

  • Page 11: List Of Figures

    Lock Screen ........................... 2-21 Figure 2-16 File Browser Screen......................... 2-22 Figure 2-17 PTT Express Window ......................2-24 Figure 2-18 MC40 PTT Buttons ......................... 2-25 Figure 2-19 Wired Headset ........................2-26 Figure 3-1 Bar Code Scanning ........................3-3 Figure 3-2 Aiming Pattern ......................... 3-3 Figure 3-3 Pick List Mode with Multiple Bar Codes in Aiming Pattern...............
  • Page 12 MC40 User Guide Figure 7-3 MC40 Battery Charging ......................7-4 Figure 7-4 Charging MC40s and Spare Batteries .................... 7-6 Figure 7-5 Four Slot Battery Charger ......................7-7...
  • Page 13 Troubleshooting the Five-Slot Charge Only Cradle ................8-8 Table 8-4 Troubleshooting the Four-slot Battery Charger ................8-9 Table 9-1 MC40 Technical Specifications ....................9-1 Table 9-2 Single-slot Charge Cradle Technical Specifications ................9-3 Table 9-3 Five-Slot Charge Only Cradle Technical Specifications..............9-4 Table 9-4 Four-slot Battery Charger Technical Specifications ................

  • Page 15: About This Guide

    • Kernel version – Displays the kernel version number. • Build number – Displays the software build number. The build number contains the software revision number and whether the MC40 is VoIP telephony ready. Example Build Number: 0z-4AJ11–J-xxxx–xxxx–y0–M1–mmddyy • z = software version number •...

  • Page 16: Chapter Descriptions

    Topics covered in this guide are as follows: • 1 Getting Started, page 1-1 provides information on getting the MC40 up and running for the first time. • 2 Using the MC40, page 2-1 provides basic instructions for using the MC40, including powering on and resetting the MC40.

  • Page 17: Related Documents

    Service Information If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Motorola Solutions Global Customer Support Center for your region. Contact information is available at: http://www.motorolasolutions.com/support. When contacting Motorola Solutions Global Customer Support Center, please have the following information available: •...

  • Page 18: Manufacturing Label Location

    MC40 User Guide Manufacturing Label Location Motorola responds to calls by email or telephone within the time limits set forth in support agreements. If your problem cannot be solved by Motorola Solutions Global Customer Support Center, you may need to return your equipment for servicing and will be given specific directions.

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Getting Started This chapter provides the features of the MC40 and explains how to set it up for the first time. 1.1 Features Figure 1-1 Front View Table 1-1 Features - Front View Number Item Function Microphone Use for making voice recordings.
  • Page 20 Guide for more information. Power Button Press and hold to turn on the MC40. Press to turn on or off the screen. Press and hold to select one of these options: • Silent mode - The device is set to vibrate mode; all sounds are disabled except for alarms.

  • Page 21: Unpacking

    Finger Strap Plug Covers mounting area for optional Finger Strap. 1.2 Unpacking Carefully remove all protective material from the MC40 and save the shipping container for later storage and shipping. Verify the following items are in the box: • MC40...

  • Page 22: Setup

    MC40 User Guide • Lithium-ion battery • Quick Start Guide • Regulatory Guide. Inspect the equipment for damage. If any equipment is missing or damaged, contact the Motorola Solutions Global Customer Support Center immediately. See Service Information, page xv for contact information.

  • Page 23: Charging The Battery

    8.2 Battery Safety Guidelines, page 8-1. Before using the MC40 for the first time, charge the main battery until the Right light emitting diode (LED) turns solid green (see Table 1-3 Battery Charge LED Status for charge status indications). To charge the MC40, use a cable or a cradle with the appropriate power supply.

  • Page 24: Powering On The Mc40

    1.3.3 Powering On the MC40 If the MC40 did not turn on when the battery was installed, press the Power button until the Right and Left LEDs flash once. The splash screen displays for about a minute as the MC40 initializes its flash file system. Note that these windows also appear upon reset.

  • Page 25: Replacing The Battery

    1.3.4 Replacing the Battery 1.3.4 Replacing the Battery Ensure that the Battery Swap mode procedures are followed, otherwise the backup battery will deplete quickly. Procedure Steps Press the Power button until the menu displays. Touch Battery swap. The Right and Left LEDs light red. Wait until the LEDs turns off.

  • Page 26: Battery Management

    Press the Power button to turn on the MC40. 1.3.5 Battery Management Prior to checking the battery charge level, remove the MC40 from any AC power source (cradle or cable). To check the charge status of the main battery, touch >...

  • Page 27: Figure 1-6 Battery Use Screen

    The user should replace the battery or charge the MC40 using one of the charging accessories. When the battery charge drops below 10%, the MC40 goes into critical suspend mode to save data. The screen turns off. If the Power button is pressed, the Right LED flashes amber.

  • Page 28: Setting The Date And Time

    MC40 User Guide The user must replace the battery or charge the MC40 using one of the charging accessories to retain data. Battery Optimization Observe the following battery saving tips: • Leave the MC40 connected to AC power at all times when not in use.

  • Page 29: Display Setting

    1.5 Display Setting Procedure Steps Touch Touch Date & time. Touch Automatic date & time to disable automatic date and time synchronization. Touch Automatic time zone to disable automatic time zone synchronization. Touch Set date. Move the sliders up and down to select the month, date and year. Touch Done.

  • Page 30: Setting The Screen Brightness

    Uncheck the checkbox to set the brightness manually. Use the slider to set a brightness level. Touch OK. Touch 1.5.2 Setting Screen Rotation The user can set the MC40 screen to rotate 90 degrees left or right. MN000111A01 - August 2013 1-12...

  • Page 31: Changing The Screen Timeout Setting

    Procedure Steps Touch Touch Display. In the Display settings screen, check Auto-rotate screen to set the MC40 to automatically switch orientation when the MC40 is rotated. Touch 1.5.3 Changing the Screen Timeout Setting To set the MC40 to turn off after a short period of non-use:...

  • Page 32: Figure 1-9 Sounds Screen

    MC40 User Guide Figure 1-9 Sounds Screen • Volumes - Use to change the volume of media, ringtones and notifications and alarms. Figure 1-10 Volumes Dialog Box • Call Ringtone and Vibrate – Phone ringtone - Opens a dialog box to select the ringtone to sound when a VoIP call is received (VoIP telephony ready only).
  • Page 33 1.6 General Sounds Setting – Screen lock sounds - Check to play a sound when locking and unlocking the screen. – Vibrate on touch - Check to have the device vibrate when touching soft keys and on certain screen interactions. MN000111A01 - August 2013 1-15...

  • Page 35: Using The Mc40

    Using the MC40 This chapter describes the screens, status and notification icons, and controls on the MC40, and provides basic instructions for using the MC40. 2.1 Home Screen The Home screen displays when the MC40 turns on. Depending upon the configuration, the Home screen might appear different.

  • Page 36: Status Bar

    Opens the APPS window. Icon 4 — Settings Icon Opens the Settings window. 5 — Shortcut Opens applications installed on the MC40. See 2.4 Application Shortcuts and Widgets, page Icons for more information. 6 — Widgets Launches stand-alone applications that run on the Home screen. See 2.4 Application...
  • Page 37 Indicates that the battery is fully charged. Indicates that the battery is charging. Indicates that the MC40 is calculating the battery capacity level. Indicates an unknown charging error. Indicates that the battery temperature is nearing the high for charging to occur.

  • Page 38: Notification Icons

    MC40 User Guide 2.2.2 Notification Icons Table 2-3 Notification Icons Icon Description Indicates that more notifications are available for viewing. Indicates that data is syncing. Indicates an upcoming event. Indicates that an open Wi-Fi network is available. Indicates that a song is playing.

  • Page 39: Managing Notifications

    2.3 Managing Notifications Table 2-3 Notification Icons (cont'd.) Icon Description Indicates that the MultiUser feature is enabled. Indicates that a new user is logging in. 2.3 Managing Notifications Notification icons report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as ongoing events. When a notification occurs, an icon appears in the Status bar with a brief description.

  • Page 40: Application Shortcuts And Widgets

    MC40 User Guide 2.4 Application Shortcuts and Widgets Application shortcuts placed on the Home screen allow quick and easy access to applications. Widgets are self-contained applications placed on the Home screen to access frequently used features. MN000111A01 - August 2013...

  • Page 41: Adding An Application Or Widget To The Home Screen

    2.4.1 Adding an Application or Widget to the Home Screen 2.4.1 Adding an Application or Widget to the Home Screen Procedure Steps Go to the desired Home screen. Touch Swipe right, if necessary, to find the application icon or widget. Touch and hold the icon or widget until the Home screen appears.

  • Page 42: Creating Folders

    MC40 User Guide 2.5.1 Creating Folders Procedure Steps Go to the desired Home screen. Place at least two application shortcuts on the Home screen. Touch and hold a shortcut until it floats on the screen. Move the icon over another icon. A blue circle appears around the icons.

  • Page 43: Removing A Folder

    2.5.3 Removing a Folder Touch anywhere on the Home screen to close the folder. The folder name appears under the folder. Figure 2-7 Renamed Folder 2.5.3 Removing a Folder Procedure Steps Touch and hold the folder icon until it enlarges and the device vibrates. Drag the icon to and release.

  • Page 44: Change The Home Screen Wallpaper

    MC40 User Guide 2.6.1 Change the Home Screen Wallpaper Procedure Steps Touch and hold on the Home screen until the Choose Wallpaper from menu appears. Touch Gallery, Live wallpapers or Wallpapers. • Gallery - Select to use an image stored on the device.

  • Page 45: Using The On-Screen Keyboard

    2.9 Applications The All Apps screen displays icons for all installed applications. Table 2-4 Applications lists the applications available on the MC40. Refer to the MC40 Integrator Guide for information on installing and uninstalling application. Table 2-4 Applications Icon Description Browser - Use to access the Internet or intranet.
  • Page 46 Clock - Use to schedule alarms for appointments or as a wake-up. DataWedge - Enables data capture using the camera or optional scanner. Device-Config - Use to configure multiple MC40 devices. See the MC40 Integrator Guide for more information. Downloads - Lists all downloads files.
  • Page 47 Search - Use the Google search engine to search the Internet and the device. Settings - Use to configure the device. For more information, refer to the MC40 Enterprise Tablet Integrator Guide. Sound Recorder - Use to record audio.

  • Page 48: Accessing Applications

    MC40 User Guide Table 2-4 Applications (cont'd.) Icon Description MultiUser Administrator - Use to configure the MultiUser feature. This icon appears after the optional application is installed. Secure Storage Administrator - Use to configure the Secure Storage feature. This icon appears after the optional application is installed.

  • Page 49: Switching Between Recent Applications

    2.10 Un-Locking the Screen Use the Lock screen to protect access to data on the MC40. Some email account require locking the screen. Refer to the MC40 Integrator Guide for information on setting up the locking feature. The Locking feature functions differently in Single User mode or Multiple User mode.

  • Page 50: Single User Mode

    MC40 User Guide 2.10.1 Single User Mode When locked, a pattern, PIN or password is required to unlock the device. Press the Power button to lock the screen. The device also locks after a pre-defined time-out. Press and release the Power button to wake the device.

  • Page 51: Figure 2-11 Pin Screen

    2.10.1 Single User Mode Figure 2-11 PIN Screen Figure 2-12 Pattern Screen MN000111A01 - August 2013 2-17...

  • Page 52: Multiuser Mode

    MC40 User Guide Figure 2-13 Password Screen 2.10.2 MultiUser Mode With MultiUser login, multiple users can log on to the device with each user having access to various applications and features. When enabled, the Login screen appears after powering on, resetting or after the device wakes from suspend mode.

  • Page 53: Multiuser Logout

    2.10.2.2 MultiUser Logout In the Login text field, enter the username. Figure 2-14 Multiple User Log In Screen In the Password text field, enter the password. Touch OK. After a resume from suspend, the user must enter the password. 2.10.2.2 MultiUser Logout Procedure Steps Drag the Status Bar down from the top of the screen.

  • Page 54: Performing A Soft Reset

    The device shuts down and then reboots. 2.12 Suspend Mode The MC40 goes into suspend mode when the user presses the Power button or after a period of inactivity (set in the Display settings window). To wake the MC40 from Suspend mode, press the Power button.

  • Page 55: File Browser

    2.13 File Browser Figure 2-15 Lock Screen 2.13 File Browser Use the File Browser application to view and mange files on the device. To open File Browser, touch > MN000111A01 - August 2013 2-21...

  • Page 56: Figure 2-16 File Browser Screen

    MC40 User Guide Figure 2-16 File Browser Screen The address bar (1) indicates the current folder path. Touch the current folder path to manually enter a path and folder name. (2) to select multiple files/folder. (3) to view the internal storage root folder.

  • Page 57: Ptt Express Voice Client

    2.14 PTT Express Voice Client • Touch > List View to change the folder view from tile to list format. • Touch > Change Size to change the size of the icons: Large, Normal or Small. • Touch > About File Browser to view the application version information. 2.14 PTT Express Voice Client PTT Express Voice Client creates Push-To-Talk (PTT) communication capability between disparate enterprise devices.

  • Page 58: Enabling Ptt Communication

    Touch the OFF button to turn on PTT Express. The button changes to a blue ON button. 2.14.2 Selecting a Talk Group One of 32 talk groups can be selected by PTT Express users. However, only one talk group may be enabled at a time on the MC40. MN000111A01 - August 2013 2-24...

  • Page 59: Ptt Communication

    Touch OK to return to the Home screen 2.14.3 PTT Communication Messages may appear on the screen indicating that the PTT service is not active or if the MC40 is not connected to a WLAN. PTT communication may be established as a Group Broadcast or Private Response. When PTT Express is enabled, the buttons on the left side of the MC40 are assigned for PTT communication.

  • Page 60: Figure 2-19 Wired Headset

    MC40 User Guide Figure 2-19 Wired Headset Talk Button Private Button MN000111A01 - August 2013 2-26...

  • Page 61: Creating A Group Broadcast (One To Many)

    2.14.3.1 Creating a Group Broadcast (One to Many) 2.14.3.1 Creating a Group Broadcast (One to Many) Procedure Steps Press and hold the Talk button and listen for the talk tone to play. If a busy tone is heard, release the Talk button and wait a moment before making another attempt. Ensure that PTT Express and the WLAN are enabled.

  • Page 62: Responding With A Private Response With The Wired Headset

    MC40 User Guide Procedure Steps Wait until an access tone is heard. Within 10 seconds, press and hold the Private button, and listen for the talk tone to play. If a busy tone is heard, release the Talk button and wait a moment before making another attempt. Ensure that PTT Express and the WLAN are enabled.

  • Page 63: Disabling Ptt Express Voice Client Communication

    The MC40 VoIP telephony-ready models are optimized to support telephony VoIP functionality. Use the Motorola Solutions Mobile Extensions Client or other 3rd party clients are required. Refer to the documentation provided with the client software for installation and usage information.

  • Page 65: Data Capture

    • integrated imager • integrated digital camera • Magnetic stripe reader (MSR). DataWedge is installed and enabled on the MC40 by default. 3.1 Imager The device with an integrated imager has the following features: • Omnidirectional reading of a variety of bar code symbologies, including the most popular linear, postal, PDF417, and 2D matrix code types.

  • Page 66: Scanning Considerations

    MC40 User Guide • Cross-hair reticle for easy point-and-shoot operation. • Picklist mode to decode a particular bar code from many in the field of view. The solution uses the advanced camera technology to take a digital picture of a bar code, and executes state-of-the-art software decoding algorithms to extract the data from the image.

  • Page 67: Figure 3-1 Bar Code Scanning

    MC40 vibrates, by default, to indicate the bar code was decoded successfully. Note that when the MC40 is in Pick List Mode, the MC40 does not decode the bar code until the center of the crosshair touches the bar code.

  • Page 68: Bar Code Capture With Integrated Camera

    MC40 User Guide 3.5 Bar Code Capture with Integrated Camera To capture bar code data: Procedure Steps Ensure that an application is open on the device and a text field is in focus (text cursor in text field). Aim the camera at a bar code.

  • Page 69: Reading Magnetic Stripe Cards

    Procedure Steps Ensure that MSR input is enabled in DataWedge and the cursor is in a text field. Grip MC40 firmly in one hand. Hold magnetic stripe card firmly in the other hand. Align the magnetic stripe on the card toward the display and swipe the card smoothly in either direction.

  • Page 70: Improper Swiping

    MC40 User Guide The captured data appears in the text field. 3.6.1 Improper Swiping Figure 3-6 Do Not Start Swipe in Middle of Card MN000111A01 - August 2013...

  • Page 71: Figure 3-7 Avoid Thumb Hitting Device

    3.6.1 Improper Swiping Figure 3-7 Avoid Thumb Hitting Device MN000111A01 - August 2013...

  • Page 72: Figure 3-8 Do Not Hold End Of Card While Swiping

    MC40 User Guide Figure 3-8 Do Not Hold End of Card While Swiping MN000111A01 - August 2013...

  • Page 73: Datawedge

    It runs in the background and handles the interface to built-in bar code scanners. The captured bar code data is converted to keystrokes and sent to the target application as if it was typed on the keypad. To configure DataWedge refer to the MC40 Integrator Guide. MN000111A01 - August 2013...

  • Page 74: Enabling Datawedge

    MC40 User Guide 3.7.1 Enabling DataWedge Procedure Steps Touch Touch Touch Touch Settings. Touch the DataWedge enabled checkbox. A blue checkmark appears in the checkbox indicating that DataWedge is enabled. Touch 3.7.2 Disabling DataWedge Procedure Steps Touch Touch Touch Touch Settings.

  • Page 75: Wlan

    Wireless local area networks (WLANs) allow the MC40 to communicate wirelessly inside a building. Before using the MC40 on a WLAN, the facility must be set up with the required hardware to run the WLAN (sometimes known as infrastructure). The infrastructure and the MC40 must both be properly configured to enable this communication.

  • Page 76: Figure 4-1 Wi-Fi Screen

    Connect. See the system administrator for more information. The MC40 obtains a network address and other required information from the network using the dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) protocol. To configure the MC40 with a fixed internet protocol (IP) address, Refer to the MC40 Integrator Guide for more information.

  • Page 77: Bluetooth

    When AFH is enabled, the Bluetooth radio “hops around” (instead of through) the 802.11b high-rate channels. AFH coexistence allows Motorola Enterprise Tablets to operate in any infrastructure. The Bluetooth radio in this device operates as a Class 2 device power class. The maximum output power is 2.5 mW and the expected range is 10 meters (32.8 ft.).

  • Page 78: Bluetooth Profiles

    MC40. • Object Push Profile (OPP) - Allows the MC40 to push and pull objects to and from a push server. • Dial-up Networking (DUN) - Allows the MC40 to access the Internet and other dial-up services using a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone.

  • Page 79: Enabling Bluetooth

    Slide the Bluetooth switch to the OFF position. Touch 5.6 Discovering Bluetooth Device(s) The MC40 can receive information from discovered devices without pairing. However, once paired, the MC40 and the paired device will exchange information automatically when the Bluetooth radio is on. Procedure Steps Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on the device to discover.

  • Page 80: Figure 5-1 Bluetooth Pairing - Enter Pin

    If Bluetooth is off, slide the switch to the ON position. Touch Bluetooth. The MC40 begins searching for discoverable Bluetooth devices in the area and displays them under Available Devices. Scroll through the list and select a device. The Bluetooth pairing request dialog box appears.

  • Page 81: Changing The Bluetooth Name

    11 The Bluetooth device is added to the Paired Devices list and a trusted (“paired”) connection is established. 5.7 Changing the Bluetooth Name By default, the MC40 has a generic Bluetooth name that is visible to other devices when connected. Procedure Steps...

  • Page 82: Selecting Profiles On The Bluetooth Device

    MC40 User Guide Procedure Steps Touch Touch Bluetooth. If Bluetooth is not on, slide the switch to the ON position. In the PAIRED DEVICES list, touch and hold on an unconnected Bluetooth device until a menu appears. Touch Connect. When connected, the device is displayed as connected in the list.

  • Page 83: Unpairing A Bluetooth Device

    5.11 Unpairing a Bluetooth Device In the Bluetooth devices list, touch and hold on a device until a menu appears. Touch Disconnect. Touch 5.11 Unpairing a Bluetooth Device Procedure Steps Touch Touch Bluetooth. In the Paired Devices list, touch next to the device name. Touch Unpair.

  • Page 85: Photos And Videos

    Photos and Videos This chapter provides information for taking photos and recording videos using the integrated digital cameras. Photos and videos are stored in Internal Storage. 6.1 Taking Photos Camera settings are described in 6.4 Camera Settings, page 6-4. To take a photo: Procedure Steps Touch >...

  • Page 86: Taking A Panoramic Photo

    MC40 User Guide Touch to adjust exposure, flash, and other settings using the camera settings. See 6.4 Camera Settings, page 6-4 for more information. Touch and to adjust the zoom level. Frame the subject on screen. Touch The camera brings the image into focus. When the image is in focus, the focus indicators in each corner turn green, the camera takes a photo and a shutter sound plays.

  • Page 87: Recording Videos

    6.3 Recording Videos Touch the options bar and touch Figure 6-2 Panoramic Mode Frame one side of the scene to capture. Touch and slowly start panning across the area to capture. A small white square appears inside the button indicating that the shot is in progress. If panning too quickly, the message Too fast appears.

  • Page 88: Camera Settings

    MC40 User Guide Touch the options bar and touch Figure 6-3 Video Mode Touch to adjust exposure, flash, and other settings using the video settings. See 6.5 Video Settings, page for more information. Touch and to adjust the zoom level.

  • Page 89: Video Settings

    6.5 Video Settings Touch to display the camera setting options. • Settings - Touch to open a scrolling list of settings: – Focus Mode - Touch to select the camera focus setting. Options: Macro, Infinity, Continuous or Auto (default). – Capture Mode - Touch to select the capture mode. Options: High Quality (default) or Zero Shutter Lag. –...

  • Page 90: Viewing Photos And Videos

    MC40 User Guide • White balance - Touch to select how Camera adjusts colors in different kinds of light, to achieve the most natural-looking colors. – Auto - Adjust the white balance automatically (default). – Incandescent - Adjust the white balance for incandescent lighting.

  • Page 91: Working With Albums

    6.6.1 Working with Albums Figure 6-4 Gallery — Albums • Touch an album to open it and view its contents. The photos and videos in the album are displayed in chronological order. • Touch a photo or video in an album to view it. •...

  • Page 92: Figure 6-5 Photos Inside An Album

    MC40 User Guide Figure 6-5 Photos Inside an Album Swipe left or right to scroll images across the screen. MN000111A01 - August 2013...

  • Page 93: Share An Album

    6.6.1.1 Share an Album 6.6.1.1 Share an Album Procedure Steps Touch Touch Touch and hold an album until it highlights. Touch other albums as required. Touch . The Share menu opens. Touch the application to use to share the selected albums. Follow the instructions within the selected application.

  • Page 94: Working With Photos

    MC40 User Guide Procedure Steps Touch Touch Touch and hold an album until it highlights. Check other albums to delete. Ensure that other albums are selected. Touch In the Delete selected item? menu, touch OK to delete the album. 6.6.2 Working with Photos Use Gallery to view photos on the microSD card and edit and share photos.

  • Page 95: Rotating A Photo

    6.6.2.2 Rotating a Photo Touch a photo. Figure 6-6 Photo Example Swipe left or right to view the next or previous photo in the album. Turn the device to view the photo in upright (portrait) or sideways (landscape) orientation. The photo is displayed (but not saved) in the new orientation.

  • Page 96: Cropping A Photo

    MC40 User Guide 6.6.2.3 Cropping a Photo Procedure Steps In Gallery, touch a photo to view the controls. Touch Touch Crop. The blue cropping tool appears. Use the cropping tool to select the portion of the photo to crop. • Drag from the inside of the cropping tool to move it.

  • Page 97: Share A Photo

    6.6.2.5 Share a Photo Touch Touch an album to open it. Touch the photo to open it. Touch Touch Details. Touch Close. 6.6.2.5 Share a Photo Procedure Steps Touch Touch Touch an album to open it. Touch a photo to open it. Touch Touch the application to use to share the selected photo.

  • Page 98: Working With Videos

    MC40 User Guide Touch a photo to open it. Touch Touch OK to delete the photo. 6.6.3 Working with Videos Use Gallery to view videos on the microSD card and share videos. 6.6.3.1 Watching Videos Procedure Steps Touch Touch Touch an album to open it.

  • Page 99: Sharing A Video

    6.6.3.2 Sharing a Video Touch . The video begins to play. Touch the screen to view the playback controls. 6.6.3.2 Sharing a Video Procedure Steps Touch Touch Touch an album to open it. Touch a video to open it. Touch .

  • Page 101: Accessories

    Charges the MC40. Charge Only Cradle CRDUNIV-XX-5000R Five Slot Charge Provides charging for up to five MC40 devices or four MC40 Only Cradle devices and one Four Slot Battery Charger using optional Base Charging Cups. Requires additional power supplies. Five Slot Charge CRDUNIV-40-5000R Provides charging for up to five MC40 devices.

  • Page 102: Micro Usb Cable

    Headset 21-UNIV-HDSET1-10R Use for PTT and VoIP telephony communications (10–pack). 7.2 Micro USB Cable Use the Micro USB cable to connect the MC40 to the power supply for charging or to a host computer for communication. MN000111A01 - August 2013...

  • Page 103: Figure 7-1 Charging Using The Micro Usb Cable

    Figure 7-1 Charging Using the Micro USB Cable Communication When the MC40 is connected to a host computer using the Micro USB cable, the MC40 appears as a Removable Disk on the host computer. Refer to the MC40 Integrator Guide for more information.

  • Page 104: Single Slot Charge Cradle

    Connect the cradle to power. Insert the MC40 into the slot to begin charging. Figure 7-3 MC40 Battery Charging The MC40’s Right light emitting diode (LED) indicates the status of the battery charging in the MC40. See Table 1-3 Battery Charge LED Status for charging status indications.

  • Page 105: Five Slot Charge Only Cradle

    7.4 Five Slot Charge Only Cradle Note that charging is intelligently controlled by the MC40. To accomplish this, for small periods of time, the MC40 or accessory alternately enables and disables battery charging to keep the battery at acceptable temperatures. The MC40 or accessory indicates when charging is disabled due to abnormal temperatures via its Right LED.
  • Page 106 MC40 User Guide Figure 7-4 Charging MC40s and Spare Batteries The MC40’s Right LED shows the status of the battery charging. See Table 1-3 Battery Charge LED Status charging status indications. The 2680 mAh battery charges in approximately four hours.

  • Page 107: Four Slot Battery Charger

    7.5 Four Slot Battery Charger Note that charging is intelligently controlled by the MC40. To accomplish this, for small periods of time, the MC40 or accessory alternately enables and disables battery charging to keep the battery at acceptable temperatures. The MC40 or accessory indicates when charging is disabled due to abnormal temperatures via its Right LED.

  • Page 108: Table 7-2 Spare Battery Charge Led Status

    MC40 User Guide Table 7-2 Spare Battery Charge LED Status Status Indications No battery in a slot. Battery is not charging. Battery is not inserted correctly in the charger. Charger is not powered. Slow Blinking Amber Battery is charging. Solid Green Charging complete.

  • Page 109: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    • Do not store or use the MC40 in any location that is dusty, damp, or wet. • Use a soft lens cloth to clean the MC40. If the surface of the MC40 screen becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with a diluted window-cleaning solution.

  • Page 110: Harmful Ingredients

    • In the event of a battery leak, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with large amounts of water and seek medical advice. • If you suspect damage to your equipment or battery, contact Motorola Solutions Global Customer Support Center to arrange for inspection.

  • Page 111: Cleaning Frequency

    8.4 Cleaning the MC40 Cleaning Materials Required • Alcohol wipes • Lens tissue • Cotton-tipped applicators • Isopropyl alcohol • Can of compressed air with a tube. Cleaning Frequency The cleaning frequency is up to the customer’s discretion due to the varied environments in which the mobile devices are used.

  • Page 112: Cleaning Cradle Connectors

    MC40 User Guide Procedure Steps Remove the main battery from mobile computer. Dip the cotton portion of the cotton-tipped applicator in isopropyl alcohol. Rub the cotton portion of the cotton-tipped applicator back-and-forth across the connector. Do not leave any cotton residue on the connector.

  • Page 113: Troubleshooting The Mc40

    If the temperature is low and humidity is high, longer drying time is required. Warm temperature and dry humidity requires less drying time. 8.6 Troubleshooting the MC40 Table 8-1 Troubleshooting the MC40 Problem Cause Solution...

  • Page 114: Table 8-1 Troubleshooting The Mc40

    Replace battery. If the MC40 still does not operate, perform a hardware reset. See 2.11 Resetting the Device, page 2-19. MC40 was Insert MC40 in cradle. The 2680 mAh battery fully charges in less removed from than four hours. power while battery was charging.
  • Page 115 Refer to the MC40 Integrator Guide for DataWedge configuration. for the bar code type. MC40 is not If the MC40 does not beep on a good decode, set the application to programmed to generate a beep on good decode. generate a beep.

  • Page 116: Single-Slot Charge Cradle Troubleshooting

    Battery is faulty. Verify that other batteries charge properly. If so, replace the faulty battery. The MC40 is not Remove and re-insert the MC40 into the cradle, ensuring it is firmly fully seated in seated. the cradle. Extreme battery Battery does not charge if ambient temperature is below 0 °C (32...

  • Page 117: Four-Slot Battery Charger Sacmc40Xx-4000R Troubleshooting

    8.9 Four-Slot Battery Charger SACMC40XX-4000R Troubleshooting 8.9 Four-Slot Battery Charger SACMC40XX-4000R Troubleshooting Table 8-4 Troubleshooting the Four-slot Battery Charger Problem Cause Solution Battery was Battery not charging. Re-insert the battery in the charger or re-connect the charger’s power removed from supply.

  • Page 119: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications The following sections provide technical specification for the device. 9.1 MC40 Technical Specifications The following table summarizes the MC40’s intended operating environment and technical hardware specifications. Table 9-1 MC40 Technical Specifications Item Description Physical Characteristics Dimensions Height: 143.9 mm (5.66 in.) Width: 72.8 mm (2.87 in.)
  • Page 120 MC40 User Guide Table 9-1 MC40 Technical Specifications (cont'd.) Item Description Operating Temperature 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) Storage Temperature -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) Charging Temperature 0° C to 40° C (32°F to 104°F) Humidity 5% to 95% RH non-condensing Drop Specification Multiple 1.2 m (4 ft.) drops to plywood per MIL-STD 810G specifications.

  • Page 121: Single-Slot Charge Cradle Crdmc40Xx-1000R Technical Specifications

    9.2 Single-Slot Charge Cradle CRDMC40XX-1000R Technical Specifications Table 9-1 MC40 Technical Specifications (cont'd.) Item Description Ambient Light/Proximity Automatically adjusts display brightness and turns off the display during PTT Sensor calls. Imager (SE4500-DL) Specifications Field of View Horizontal - 39.2° Vertical - 25.4°...

  • Page 122: Five-Slot Charge Only Cradle Crduniv-40-5000R Technical Specifications

    MC40 User Guide Table 9-2 Single-slot Charge Cradle Technical Specifications (cont'd.) Item Description Input Voltage 5 VDC Power Consumption (with 6 watts MC40) Operating Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage Temperature -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F) Charging Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

  • Page 123: Four-Slot Battery Charger Sacmc40Xx-4000R Technical Specifications

    257 g (9.07 in.) Input Voltage 12 VDC Power Consumption (with 25 watts MC40) Operating Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage Temperature -40 °C to 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F) Charging Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
  • Page 125 Index home button............1-2 adaptive frequency hopping ........5-1 albums ..............6-7 android version............xiii application shortcuts..........2-6 keyboard .............. 2-11 approved cleanser ........... 8-2 light sensor ............1-1 back button ............1-2 battery charging............. 1-5 management ............1-8 memory ..............xiii replacement ............
  • Page 126 9.4 Four-Slot Battery Charger SACMC40XX-4000R Technical Specifications serial number ............xiii service information ...........xv set date ..............1-10 set time ..............1-10 set time zone ............1-10 setting camera............... 6-4 video..............6-5 single-slot charge only cradle ........7-1 soft reset .............. 2-20 spare battery ............

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