Motorola Mc9500k Manual

Chapter 1 Getting Started
Introduction
This chapter explains how to set up the MC9500-K for the first time.
Unpacking
Carefully remove all protective material from the MC9500-K and save the shipping container for later storage and 
shipping.
Verify that you received the following:
MC9500-K mobile computer
4800 mAh Lithium-ion battery
Regulatory Guide
Quick Start Guide.
Inspect the equipment for damage. If any equipment is missing or damaged, contact the Motorola Enterprise 
Mobility Support center...

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Part of the MC9500-K
Figure 1-1    MC9500-K
Scan
Button
Modular Keypad
(Alpha Primary
Keypad Shown)
Power Button
Vol u me
Up/Down ButtonTouch Screen with 
Protective Overlay
Microphone
Function Keys
Battery
Camera Flash (Optional)
Exit Window
Headset Connector
Speaker
Interface Connector
Scan Button Camera (Optional)
Programmable Button
IrDA Window
Battery Release 
Latch
Stylus
Interface Pocket
Battery Release
Latch
Interface Plate
Handstrap 

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Getting Started
To start using the MC9500-K for the first time:
Install a microSD card (optional)
Install the SIM card (MC9596 only)
Install the battery.
Charge the MC9500-K.
Installing a microSD Card
The microSD card slot provides secondary non-volatile storage. The slot is located under the battery pack. Refer to 
the documentation provided with the card for more information, and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for 
use.
To install the microSD card:
1.Remove the SD card...

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Figure 1-4    Insert microSD Card in Holder
5.Close the card holder door and slide to the right to lock into place.
6.Align the SD card cover over the access hole and press down until it snaps into place.
Installing the SIM Card
GSM phone service requires a Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card, or smart card. Obtain the card from the 
your service provider. The card fits into the MC9596 and can contain the following information:
Mobile phone service...

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3.Lift the SIM card holder door.
Figure 1-6    Lifting the SIM Cover
4.Insert the SIM card, as shown in Figure 1-7 into the holder door with the contacts facing down and the card 
notch facing up.
Figure 1-7    Inserting the SIM Card
5.Close SIM card holder door and slide to the right to lock into place.
6.Align the SIM card cover over the access hole and press down until it snaps into place.
7.Install the battery.
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Installing the Battery
To install the battery:
1.Insert the battery, top first, into the battery compartment.
2.Press the battery down into the battery compartment until the battery release latches snap into place.
Figure 1-8    Inserting the Battery
3.The MC9500-K powers up automatically after inserting the battery, if the battery has been charged previously.
Charging the Battery
Before using the MC9500-K for the first time, charge the battery using either a...

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Battery Status LED
The MC9500-K is equipped with a memory backup battery which automatically charges from the fully-charged 
main battery. When using the MC9500-K for the first time, the backup battery requires approximately 36 hours to 
fully charge. This is also true any time the backup battery is discharged, which occurs when the main battery is 
removed for several hours. The backup battery retains RAM data in memory for at least 15 minutes (at room 
temperature) when the...

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Powering On the MC9500-K
After the MC9500-K is connected to power the splash screen displays for about a minute as the MC9500-K 
initializes its flash file system, then the calibration window appears.
Calibrating the Screen
To calibrate the screen so the cursor on the touch screen aligns with the tip of the stylus:
1.Remove the stylus from its holder on the side of the MC9500-K.
2.Carefully press and briefly hold the tip of stylus on the center of each target...

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Removing the microSD Card
To remove an microSD card:
1.If the MC9500-K is in suspend mode, press the red Power button to wake the device.
2.Press the red Power button to suspend the MC9500-K.
3.Wait for red Decode LED to turn on and then turn off.
4.Unhook the handstrap.
5.Remove the battery.
6.Remove the SD card cover using a flathead screwdriver.
7.Slide the SD card holder door to the left to unlock.
8.Lift the microSD card holder door.
9.Remove microSD card from holder.
10.Close...

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10.Close the SIM card holder door.
11 .Slide the SIM card holder door to the right to lock into place.
12.Align the SIM card cover over the access hole and press down until it snaps into place.
13.Replace the battery.