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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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.
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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)
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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...

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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...