NLS-MT65 Portable Data Collector User Guide
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Revision History Version V1.0.0 Description Initial release.
Table of Contents Revision History .......................................................................................................................................................................- 3 Chapter 1 About This Guide ........................................................................................................................................................ 1 Introduction................................................................................................................
Date & Time.................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Display............................................................................................................................................................................ 18 Ringtones ............................................................................................................................................
Drop Damage......................................................................................................................................................... 32 LCD Screen ........................................................................................................................................................... 32 Stacking Heavy Objects .........................................................................................................................................
Chapter 1 About This Guide Introduction This guide provides instructions for programming and operating the NLS-MT65 portable data collector (hereinafter referred to as “the MT65” or “the terminal”). Documentation Set The documentation set for the MT65 includes: 1 NLS-MT65 Portable Data Collector Quick Start: Describes how to get the NLS-MT65 up and running. NLS-MT65 Portable Data Collector User Guide: Describes how to program and use the NLS-MT65.
Chapter Descriptions Chapter 1 About This Guide Provides general description of this manual. Chapter 2 Getting Started Provides information on getting the MT65 up and running for the first time. Chapter 3 Basics Describes how to program the MT65 for the use of its basic features. Chapter 4 Scanning Barcodes Provides the instructions as to how to scan 1D/2D barcodes. Chapter 5 Phone & Messages Explains how to use phone and messages functionalities.
Chapter 2 Getting Started Introduction This chapter lists the parts and accessories for the MT65 and explains how to install, remove and charge the battery, and power on the MT65 for the first time.
Getting Started The MT65 1 Volume+ 2 Volume- 3 Left Scan Key 4 Cradle Connector 5 Keypad 6 Capacitive Touch Screen 7 Power Key 8 Earpiece 9 Blue LED 10 Red LED 4
5 11 Scan Window 12 Protective Cover for USB Port/Headset Connector 13 Right Scan Key 14 Battery Cover Latch 15 Speaker 16 Flashlight 17 Camera
Cradle 1 Charging LED 2 MT65 Connector 3 Battery Compartment 4 Power Jack 5 Micro USB Port 6
Installing the Battery Step 1: Move the battery cover latch to the open position as shown in the figure above and then remove the cover. Step 2: Place the battery as indicated in the battery compartment. Removing the Battery Step 1: Turn off the terminal. Remove the hand strap. Move the battery cover latch to the open position and remove the cover. Step 2: Remove the battery.
Charging the Battery There are two methods to charge the battery: Charge with AC adapter: Connect the MT65 to a power outlet using the included AC adapter. It takes 4.5-5 hours to fully charge the terminal (The terminal is shut down or in sleep mode). Note: Low battery may result in malfunction of the MT65. Before your first use, charge the battery for at least 8 hours. Charge with cradle: Insert the MT65 in the charging slot or place the battery in the battery compartment on the cradle.
Charging LED Charge with AC adapter: MT60’s LEDs for indicating charging/battery statuses Blue LED on Fully charged Red LED on Charging in progress Red LED flashes constantly Low-battery alert Note: When the battery is dead or juice too low to power on the MT65, charge the terminal for 15 minutes before using it.
Keypad 1 Menu Key 2 Home Key 3 Scan Key 4 Return Key 5 Enter Key 6 Number-Function Switch The MT65 has 30 keys including function, numeric, navigation and scan keys. Home Key: Press it to go to the first Main Screen. Press and hold the key to display the app(s) most recently used. Tap an app to open it. Return Key: Press it to go back to the previous screen. Menu Key: Press it to display the menu related to an on-screen item.
Communicating with PC Step 1: Connect the Micro USB port on the MT65 to your computer with the included USB cable. Step 2: Switch the MT65 on. On the Home screen, swipe from top to bottom with one finger in one smooth motion to reveal the notification bar as shown below. Step 3: Tap “Connected as a media device”. Step 4: Select “Media device (MTP)”. Navigate to the “My Computer” section of your computer and look for the newly added drive. Double-click it and you will be connected to the MT65.
Installing the MicroSD Card/Micro SIM Card Step 1: Remove the hand strap, battery cover and battery. Lift up the slot cover. Step 2: Insert the MicroSD card/ Micro SIM card into the holder, with its metal contacts facing down. Step 3: Close the slot cover.
Chapter 3 Basics Switching On/ Rebooting/ Switching Off the MT65 After installing the SIM card and battery and having the MT65 fully charged, you may switch the terminal on. Switch the MT65 on: Press and hold the Power Key for a while. Note that the initialization is going to take some time before the MT65 displays the Home screen. Reboot the MT65: Press and hold the Power Key Switch the MT65 off: Press and hold the Power Key “OK”. 13 until the window below pops up, and tap “Reboot” then “OK”.
Locking/Unlocking the MT65 Lock the MT65: Press the Power Key . If no operation is performed on the MT65 for a preset period of time, the MT65 locks automatically. You can change how long it takes the screen to lock. Unlock the MT65: Press the Power Key , then drag on the screen rightwards. Home Screen The MT65 has 5 home screens. View another home screen: Swipe left or right. Go to the Home screen: Press the Home Key. Open an app: Tap it. View all apps/Open apps list: Tap .
Status Icons The icons in the status bar at the top of the screen give information about the MT65.
Installing App Use one of the following methods to install a new app on the MT65: 1. Download an APK file from online app store and install it. 2. Download software package onto a MicroSD card or PC and copy it to your terminal. Then install it with File Manager. 3. Connect the MT65 to PC with the supplied USB cable. Install a new app using the mobile assistant (such as Baidu Mobile Assistant) installed on the PC.
Date & Time You can change the date and time on the MT65. Set the date and time: Tap the app icon below as per your needs.
Display Tap the app icon and then “Display”, and set the brightness, wallpaper, sleep timer, front size or other item on the screen shown below as per your needs. Ringtones Tap the app icon and then “Sound”, and set the ringtones and other notification sounds as per your needs.
Restoring Factory Settings Tap the app icon -> “Backup & reset” -> “Factory data reset” -> “Reset phone” -> “Erase everything”. To restore the terminal to factory settings and delete all the data on the internal storage, such as music, photos, select “Erase internal storage” before tapping “Reset phone”.
Language & Input Method Change the language: Tap the app icon Change the input method: Tap the app icon -> “Language & input” -> “Language” -> your desired language. -> “Language & input” -> “Default” -> your desired input method. Shortcuts to Apps Create a shortcut to an app on your Home screen: Tap on the Home screen. Tap and hold your desired app and then drag it into the home screen. Widgets View all widgets: Tap on the Home screen, then swipe left or tap “WIDGETS”. Open a widget: Tap it.
Chapter 4 Scanning Barcodes Scanning 1D Barcode Adjust the scan angle or the distance between the MT65 and the target barcode to ensure the length of laser beam is roughly 8mm greater than that of the barcode, as shown below.
Scanning 2D Barcode Adjust the scan angle and the distance between the MT65 and the target barcode to make them fall into the following ranges: 1） Point the MT65’s focus lamp at the center of the barcode. 2） Move the MT65 until you find the appropriate scan distance.
Programming Scanner Tap the app icon to start scanner configuration. Output Mode 1. Simulate keystroke: Output scanned data to keyboard buffer to simulate keyboard input. 2. Output via API: Application acquires scanned data by receiving system broadcasts. For more information, see Barcode Scanner SDK Handbook. 3. Fill in EditText directly: Output scanned data at the current cursor position in EditText.
Scan Mode 1. Level mode: Press the Scan key to start a decode session which continues until the key is released. 2. Pulse mode: Press the Scan key to start a decode session which continues until the decode session timeout expires. Scan Trigger Set the key to be used as scan trigger.
Prefix & Suffix To set the prefix/suffix, enter the hexadecimal value of a desired prefix/suffix and then tap “OK”.
Symbologies Enable or disable the barcode symbologies. 1D Laser (≥4mil) EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, ISSN, ISBN, Codabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 32 Pharmaceutica, Code39,Code 93, ITF-6,ITF-14, Interleaved 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, Straight 2 of 5 IATA, Straight 2 of 5 Industrial, GS1 Databar,GS1-128, MSI-Plessey, Plessey, Telepen, Australian Post, British Post, Canadian Post, China Post, InfoMail, Intelligent Mail Bar Code, Japanese Post, KIX Post, Korea Post, Planet Code, Postal-4i, Postnet.
Chapter 5 Phone & Messages Making Calls Make a call: Tap the app icon on-screen keypad, then tap To end the call, tap on the home screen then , enter a phone number using the physical or on the screen. on the screen. Contacts Add a new contact: Tap the app icon on the Home screen then , fill in the information of a new contact, and then tap “√ DONE”.
SMS and MMS Messages Send an SMS message: Tap the app icon tap on the Home screen then , enter the recipient(s) and text, and . Send an MMS message: Tap the app icon the Menu key on the Home screen then , enter the recipient(s) and text, press on the MT65 and select “Add subject” from the menu that appears, then enter the subject. To add a picture or an audio/video clip, tap and select your desired multimedia file. Tap .
Chapter 6 Mobile Network Introduction The MT65 can also use GPRS/EDGE network to connect to the Internet. To establish GPRS/EDGE connection, you must have a Micro SIM card installed in your MT65. The MT65 supports GPRS, EDGE .
Chapter 7 Others Camera Launch the Camera app on your terminal. View photo/video Take a photo or start/stop videorecording Select a mode Settings : Tap it to reveal the parameters such as flashlight mode, exposure and white balance and set those parameters as per your needs. : Tap it and select the Camera/ Panorama/ Video Recorder mode. : Tap it to take a normal or panoramic photo/ start or stop a video recording.
Chapter 8 App Development Guide Development Environment The MT65 runs on Android 4.4 operating system and it is recommended to use Android SDK 4.0 to 4.4 and Eclipse 3.7.2 or higher when developing apps for the MT65. Use of Non-standard Interfaces See Barcode Scanner SDK Handbook.
Chapter 9 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Introduction This chapter includes important safety and handling information and provides troubleshooting solutions for issues that might occur when using the terminal. Important Safety & Handling Information Disassembly and Retrofit Do not disassemble or retrofit the terminal by yourself. Unauthorized disassembly or retrofit will void the warranty. External Power Supply Use only the included AC adapter. Otherwise there is a risk of damage to the terminal.
Mounting Location Do not place the terminal on unstable or uneven surfaces as it may fall and cause injury. Do not expose the terminal to humidity or dust as this may cause fire or electric shock. Do not expose the terminal to direct sunlight for extended periods. Wireless Functionalities Do not use the terminal’s wireless functionalities where wireless device use is prohibited or where it may cause interference or danger, such as in aircrafts, petrol stations.
Properly dispose of and recycle batteries. Do not dispose of them as household garbage. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause & Solution Type Keypad Description Unresponsive keypad or This problem may be caused by unreliable cable connection between keypad incorrect response to any and mainboard or keypad malfunction. Please contact Newland after -sales key entry. service. Charging LED is OFF when charging. Battery Noticeably short battery life. Ensure the AC adapter is plugged in properly.
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FCC Warning: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
CE Warning: 1.Use careful with the earphone maybe possible excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. 2. Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. 3. The product shall only be connected to a USB interface of version USB2.0 4. Adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. 5. The plug considered as disconnect device of adapter 6.
