Motorola Mc9500k Manual

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Ta p  Unlock on the Unlock window.
Password Locking
Use the Password window to set a password to disable unauthorized access to the MC9500-K.
1.Ta p  Start > Settings > Personal tab > Lock icon > Password tab.
Figure 3-5    Password Window - Password Tab
2.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:
a.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.Ta p  ok.
7.To set a hint to remember the password, tap the Hint tab.
NOTEYou can make emergency calls even when the MC9596-K or MC9598-K is locked. See Making an Emergency 
Call on page 5-9 for more information.
NOTEIf 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. 
						

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Figure 3-6    Password Window - Hint Tab
8.In the text box, enter a hint for a password reminder.
9.Ta p  ok.
When the MC9500-K is not used for a period of time and the user tries to access the device, the Password window 
appears.
Figure 3-7    Enter Password Windows
Enter the password to un-lock the device.
Ta p  Unlock.
Keypads
The MC9500-K offers four types modular keypad configurations. See Appendix C, Keypads for keypad 
functionality. 
						

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Function Buttons
The MC9500-K’s buttons perform certain functions.
Power: Press the red Power button to place the MC9500-K into suspend mode or wake from suspend mode. 
Also use the Power button to reset the MC9500-K by performing a warm or cold boot. See Resetting the 
MC9500-K on page 3-3.
Scan/Action: Press to scan bar codes or capture images. See Chapter 4, Data Capture. 
Or, press to open an application or perform a function. See the Microsoft
® Applications for Mobile 6 User 
Guide to set an application to open.
Volume Up/Down: Press to increase or decrease the MC9500-K’s volume.
Action: Press to open an application or perform a function. See the Microsoft® Applications for Windows 
Mobile 6 User Guide to set an application to open.
Green Key: Press to open the Phone Dialer window or answer an incoming call or place a call on hold.
Red Key: Press to end a call.
Function Keys: Programmable functions for performing specific applications.
F1 - Left soft key
F2 - Right soft key
F3 - Talk (MC9596/8 only)
F4 - End Call (MC9596/8 only)
F5 - Refreshes the screen in Internet Explorer and File Explorer.
F6 - Volume Up.
Stylus
Use the MC9500-K stylus to select items and enter information. The stylus functions as a mouse.
Tap: Touch the screen once with the stylus to press option buttons and open menu items.
Tap and Hold: Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for that item. On the pop-up 
menu that appears, tap the action to perform.
Drag: Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. Drag in a list to 
select multiple items.
 
CAUTIONTo prevent damage to the screen, do not use any device other than the Motorola-provided stylus.  
						

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Entering Data
When entering data on the keypad, use either the single-hand method or the two-hand method as shown in Figure 
3-8.
Figure 3-8    Entering Data on the Keypad
Single-hand Method Two-hand Method 
						

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Interactive Sensor Technology
This section describes the functionality of the Interactive Sensor Technology (IST) feature on the MC9500-K.
The IST supports the following features.
Power Management – manage power by configuring IST to control switching on/off the backlight, control 
suspend mode of the MC9500-K by monitoring motion and orientation.
Display Orientation – switch the screen orientation to either landscape or portrait depending on the 
MC9500-K orientation.
Free Fall Detection – monitors free fall duration and records the time and type of the drop event.
Power Management
The MC9500-K orientation and motion sensitive data can be used as an indicator of MC9500-K usage and can be 
used to manage the battery power of the mobile computer. For example, IST can be configured to control the 
backlight on and off functionality or go into suspend according to a user gesture by placing screen facing down. It 
can also be used to keep the MC9500-K active while it is in movement to prevent it from quickly going into suspend 
mode while in use.
Display Orientation
The screen can be rotated between portrait and landscape modes automatically, depending on the physical 
orientation of the MC9500-K. For example, if the MC9500-K is rotated 90° counterclockwise, IST rotates the 
display counterclockwise 90° so that the screen display appears correct.
This functionality is achieved by monitoring screen angle and rotating the display to counter any changes. IST only 
rotates the screen in multiples of 90°.
Figure 3-9    Display Orientation 
						

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Free Fall Detection
IST continuously monitors gravitational force on the MC9500-K according to its current position. When the 
MC9500-K free falls, IST detects the absence of gravitational force and records the event data if it detects a free 
fall more than 450 ms, which may indicates nearly a one meter drop. This data can be used as an indicator of 
potential abuse or misuse.
IST features a log for recording the free fall events. This log records the date, time and the time period of the free 
fall.
Figure 3-10    Free Fall Detection 
						

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Today Screen
The Today screen displays important information, such as upcoming appointments and status indicators. Tap a 
section on the screen to open the associated program. Alternatively, tap Start > Today to display the To d a y 
screen.
Figure 3-11    Today Screen
To customize the To d a y screen, tap Start > Settings > Today icon. Use the Appearance tab to customize the 
background and the Items tab to change the list and order of items that appear on the screen.
Status Icons
The Navigation bar at the top of the screen can contain the status icons listed in Table 3-3.
Open the Start MenuAdjust volume
Change the date and time
Soft Keys
Battery Status
Command Bar
WAN Signal Strength
Turn on or off radios
Change the date and time, set up the alarm, and more
IST Configuration
Wireless Applications Notification
Connectivity
Table 3-3    Status Icons
IconFunctionDescription
Notification Backup Battery Low.
Notification that one or more instant messages were received.
Notification that one or more e-mail/text messages were received.
Notification that one or more voice messages were received.
There are more notification icons than can be displayed. Tap to display 
remaining icons.
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Connectivity Connection is active.
Connection is not active.
Synchronization is occurring.
Wi-Fi available.
Wi-Fi in use.
HSDPA available. (MC9596 only)
HSDPA connecting. (MC9596 only)
3G available. (MC9596 only)
3G connecting. (MC9596 only)
GPRS available. (MC9596 only)
GPRS connecting. (MC9596 only)
EGPRS available. (MC9596 only)
EGPRS connecting. (MC9596 only)
EVDO connecting. (MC9598 only)
1xRTT available. (MC9598 only)
EVDO Rev. 0 available. (MC9598 only)
EVDO Rev. A available. (MC9598 only)
Dormant State - no data transmission during a 1x or EVDO connection. 
(MC9598 only)
Table 3-3    Status Icons (Continued)
IconFunctionDescription 
						

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WAN Call missed.
Dialing while no SIM card is installed.
Voice call in progress.
Calls are forwarded.
Call on hold.
Speakerphone is on.
Antenna/signal icon: wireless on/good signal.
Antenna/signal icon: wireless off.
Antenna/signal icon: no service or searching.
HSDPA in use. (MC9596 only)
3G in use. (MC9596 only)
GPRS in use. (MC9596 only)
EGPRS in use. (MC9596 only)
EVDO in use. (MC9598 only)
Roaming.
SIM Card not installed. (MC9596 only)
Speaker All sounds are on.
All sounds are off.
Vibrate is on.
Battery Main battery is charging.
Battery power completely depleted.
Main battery is low.
Main battery level.
Time and Next 
AppointmentDisplays current time in analog or digital format.
Table 3-3    Status Icons (Continued)
IconFunctionDescription 
						

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The Command Bar at the bottom of the screen can contain the application icons listed in Table 3-4.
Programs
Table 3-5 lists the default programs on the Start menu.
Table 3-4    Command Bar Icons
IconDescription
Wireless connection 
statusIndicates WLAN signal strength.
Out-of-network range 
(not associated)Indicates no wireless LAN network connection. Notify the network 
administrator.
No wireless LAN 
network card detectedIndicates Wireless LAN disabled or radio disabled. Notify the network 
administrator.
Bluetooth Enabled Indicates the Bluetooth radio is on.
(Displays only if the StoneStreet One Bluetooth stack is enabled)
Bluetooth Disabled Indicates the Bluetooth radio is off. 
(Displays only if the StoneStreet One Bluetooth stack is enabled)
Bluetooth Connection Indicates the Bluetooth radio is connected to another Bluetooth device.
(Displays only if the StoneStreet One Bluetooth stack is enabled)
ActiveSync Indicates an active serial connection between the MC9500-K and the host 
computer.
IST icon Opens the IST settings menu.
Table 3-5    Programs in the Start Menu
IconNameDescription
Office Mobile
Use the complete suite of Microsoft® Office applications for your mobile 
device.
Excel Mobile - Create new workbooks or view and edit Microsoft
® 
Excel
® workbooks.
OneNote Mobile - Create new notes or view existing notes.
PowerPoint Mobile - View Microsoft
® PowerPoint® slides and 
presentations.
Word Mobile - Create, view, and edit Microsoft
® Word documents.
Refer to the Microsoft Applications for Windows Mobile 6 User Guide 
for more information.
Calendar Keep track of appointments and create meeting requests. Refer to the 
Microsoft Applications for Windows Mobile 6 User Guide for more 
information.