MC3000 Web Pad

1.

Hardware Information............................................................................................... 2
1.1.

Button Functions ............................................................................................... 2

1.2.

Package Contents............................................................................................. 4

1.3.

REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................. 4

1.3.1.
2.

Notes in setting up the 802.11b-based wireless communication ............... 4

OPERATION ............................................................................................................ 5
2.1.

Power ON and OFF .......................................................................................... 5

2.2.

Start Up............................................................................................................. 5

2.3.

Calibration......................................................................................................... 5

2.4.

Configuring your device .................................................................................... 6

2.5.

Other Features of Interest ................................................................................. 8

3.

Appendix: External CompactFlash (CF) Slot ........................................ 9

MC3000 Web Pad

1. Hardware Information

Figure 1.1

Front-View Layout

1.1. Button Functions

Button Functions

Location

Action

Soft Keyboard

Left Most (K)

Enable/disable

E-mail

Second from Left

Open/Close

Desktop

Third from Left

Open/Close

Home URL

Right Most

Jump to default URL

Rocker key

Left Side

Vertical scroll

Sleep mode*

Left Edge Side

Manual start/stop Pull/Quick Release of

Power Switch

Quick calibration

K + E-mail

Brings up the calibration screen/Tap any

where on the screen closes it

Power off/on

Left Edge Side

Off Pull and Hold power switch for 4

sec.
On Pull/Quick Release of Power Switch

*NOTE: YOU MAY RECOVER FROM SLEEP MODE BY TAPPING ON

THE TOUCH SCREEN OR BY A PULL/QUICK RELEASE OF THE
POWER SWITCH.
Precautions

Do not apply pressure to the display screen. The LCD screen is delicate.

Do not touch the display screen directly with your fingers. You may damage the
screen, and oil from your skin may be difficult to remove. Please use the Stylus
provided.

Avoid exposing the panel screen to direct sunlight or other heat source. Where
possible, the MC3000 should be facing away from direct lighting to reduce glare.

Do not place anything on top of the MC3000.

In the unlikely event that smoke, abnormal noise, or strange odor is present,
immediately switch the MC3000 off. Please report the problem to your device
provider immediately.

Never remove the rear cover. You will lose any product warranty on the
MC3000.

Always handle your MC3000 with care when moving around with it.

1.2. Package Contents

MC3000 Web Pad (RF Module built-in) with Stylus

Battery Pack

AC/DC Power Adapter

Power Cord / USA Type

Charging Cradle

Protective Cover

This document

1.3. REQUIREMENTS
The MC3000 uses an 802.11b wireless module for wireless LAN connectivity. The
technology is direct sequencing spread spectrum (DSSS); the carrier frequency is 2.4
GHz and the bandwidth is 11 Mbps. Currently you must have (as base stations)
802.11b wireless Access Points or Gateways with Internet access to adequately
evaluate the MC3000.

1.3.1. Notes in setting up the 802.11b-based wireless communication

The MC3000 and an 802.11b base station may work together right out of the box
but this may depend on the network environment connected to the access point or
gateway.

The ESSID and WEP Parameter (if enabled) on the MC3000 and the base
stations have to match. ANY for ESSID is universal and may be the default for
the MC3000. It is recommended that you change this ESSID to match specifically
to your base station. WEP is Disabled as default.

Click on the wireless LAN icon (see below) on the Windows CE Taskbar, to
configure the wireless module in the MC3000.

Refer to the base station operating manuals for setting up the 802.11b base
stations.

2. OPERATION
2.1. Power ON and OFF
To turn the MC3000 on, pull on and quickly release the power switch to the left of the
front bezel. The power LED on the MC3000 will then turn green indicating that the
MC3000 is ready to use. To turn the MC3000 off, hold the power switch for about 4
seconds, the power light and display will go off. A beep will also sound. You can also
use soft controls for Power mode and Sleep mode access use the Device Shut
Down icon on the TaskBar

2.2. Start Up
1. Turn on the power, and after several seconds the Windows CE desktop will be
displayed.
2. Choose from any of the displayed icons to activate the corresponding application.

2.3. Calibration
1. The Calibration Properties screen will appear next if this is a new or reset device.
When the MC3000 prompts you to calibrate the touchscreen, use the Stylus (stored
in the upper right surface of the MC3000) and tap where indicated on the
touchscreen in accordance with the instructions.

(This document refers to clicking or tapping interchangeably. The latter is

applicable when the touchscreen is utilized).

NOTE: YOU CAN RECALIBRATE AT ANYTIME USING EITHER:

(1) START SETTING CONTROL PANEL STYLUS OR
(2) PRESSING THE K AND E-MAIL BUTTONS AT THE SAME TIME.

2.4. Configuring your device

1. Click Start on the Windows CE Taskbar, select Settings, and then click on
Control panel.
2. The Control Panel displays several icons associated with utilities for configuring the
MC3000. Many of these are self-explanatory. Some major ones are discussed
below.
a) Display Quality set up
i)

Click on Display. The Display Properties window will appear.

ii)

You can use Brightness to adjust the brightness of the displayed images.
Tap on the left arrow to set the display darker or on the right arrow to increase
the brightness.

b) Network Configuration
i) Double-click on Network icon.
ii) Click on Network, the Network Configuration will appear.
iii) Click on Adapters, a list of the network drivers installed on your device will
be displayed. Select the adapter that you currently use, then click on
Properties.
iv) You have two options: Obtain an IP address via DHCP or Specify an IP
address.
v) When you select Obtain an IP address via DHCP, you are expecting that
an IP address can be automatically assigned to this device. Then click on
OK at the top of the window for confirmation.
vi) When you select Specify an IP address; you have to ask your network
administrator for an address and type it in the space provided (IP Address, Subnet
Mask, and Default Gateway). In addition to that you have to specify additional
WINS or DNS in Name Servers, then click on OK at the top of the
window for confirmation.
vii) Now, you may need to set up a user name, password and Domain. Click
Identification in Network Configuration window, input your Name,
Password and Domain. Windows CE uses the information to identify your
right to access the network. Then click OK at the top of the window for
confirmation.
c) Stylus Setup and Calibration
i) Double-click Stylus; the Stylus Properties window will appear.

ii) You can test Double-Tap function; you have to follow the instructions to double
click the two squares right of the Window. If it is correct, then click on OK at the
top of the window for confirmation.
iii) If you want to recalibrate or your device is not responding properly to your taps,
select Calibration, follow the instruction to recalibrate. When you are done, click
on OK to continue.
d) System Properties Set Up
i) Click on System; the System Properties window will pop up immediately.
ii) Click General, the System information will be displayed. Then click on OK at
the top of the window for confirmation.
iii) Click Memory, you can adjust the allocation of unused RAM to run programs or
for storage (by moving the arrow to right or left). After changes, click on OK at
the top of the window for confirmation.
iv) The System Properties Set Up procedure is completed.
Note: This feature may not be persistent over power cycles.
e) System Software Update
i) Click on Update; the Update window will appear.
ii) Provide appropriate information in the blank fields, click Update button, and the
device will be updated with specified software from specified server automatically.
Follow any displayed instructions. After finishing with the loading process, click on
OK at the top of the window for confirmation.

CAUTION for Update Function

To avoid system crashes and irrecoverable states, you must:

Use AC power instead of Battery power when the device software is being
updated.
NOT turn the system OFF when the device software is being updated.

NOTE: IT IS ADVISABLE THAT YOU RESTART THE DEVICE BEFORE

PERFORMING THE UPDATE FUNCTION, OR AT LEAST CLOSE ALL
OPENED APPLICATIONS.
Reading and Sending E-mail
You may choose to use the local email client instead of web-based email solution.

f) Inbox Configuration.
i) Open Inbox program
ii) Go to Services tab, select Options. After you click on Options you will
see in a new window five tabs, which are: Services, Compose, Read,
Delete and Storage.
iii) Select Services, click Add, choose which type of email service do you
have, IMAP or POP3, and select one.
iv) In the Setup Mail definition (IMAP or POP3) you must provide the information
required Connection, Server, User ID, and Password. If you dont
have these information contact your Network Administrator.
v) Click Next.
vi) In this window you will configure the Connections Settings. There are
several options -- use the default values and click Next.
vii) The last window is the Mail Inbox Preferences. Select the options more
suitable to your needs -- you either need to get the full copy messages or you
want the headers only.

NOTE: FILES IN .TXT, .DOC, .DOT, .RTF, HTML, .GIF AND .JPG
FORMATS MAY BE READ.
Accessing the Internet with the Internet Explorer
1. When you want to surf the web, click on Internet Explorer in the Desktop screen -the MC3000 will display the default web site (for example, MSN). You can change
the default web site by using IE browser, View in menu bar, Internet Options.
2. If you want to leave the Internet to go to Windows CE desktop yet you want to keep
the web browser open, just minimize the browser window. You can click on the
Window Taskbar any time to return to the browser and web site.

2.5. Other Features of Interest

Terminal Clients: ICA and RDP

You may use the MC3000 to connect to Citrix and Microsoft Terminal Servers.
(1) Start Programs Terminal Client Citrix ICA to connect to
Citrix Terminal Server.
(2) Start Programs Terminal Client Microsoft RDP to
connect to Microsoft Terminal Server.

JVM: Java Virtual Machine.

Able to view and access Java- based applets and applications.

PDF Document Viewer.

Multi-Format Document Viewer.

Macromedia Flash 4.0.

Local Printing Support (EPSON USB Printers only).

Use USB port on MC3000. It is recommended that the MC3000 is under external
power.

Network Printing Support (EPSON Parallel/USB and HP PCL Shared Printer).

Print off of shared PC printers (Print function is browser and other Applications).

IP Configuration Utility.

You may view your assigned IP address or reset it.

Start Programs IP Config to view your IP address or reset it.

Charging Cradle.

You may charge your MC3000 directly or with the AC-DC adapter through the
charging cradle.

3. Appendix: External CompactFlash (CF) Slot

This section discusses the usability of the external CF slot located along the lower edge
of the MC3000.
The CF slot is characterized by an opening to insert a CF card next to an ejector button.
When a CF card is inserted into an empty slot, the ejector button will protrude.
Pushing on this protruded button will eject the inserted card.
The CF slot is designed in the MC3000 to provide a source of storage for email
attachments, file downloads, external (Windows CE-compatible) applications, etc.
It is designated as "EXT CF Card" in the file structure of the Windows CE device.
To display the contents of the inserted CF card, select My Computer->EXT CF Card.

This is in contrast with "FlashStorage" (My Computer->FlashStorage) which is a

dedicated storage partition in the internal flash memory of the MC3000.

IMPORTANT Precautions when using the CF slot:

1. It is advisable that any external CF card be plugged into the External CF Slot before
powering ON the device. Similarly it is advisable to power OFF the Web Pad before
extracting the external CF card.
2. The external CF card may be inserted or extracted without power cycling the Web
Pad IF the following guidelines are strictly adhered to:

After inserting the CF card, invoke the CF Card Manager (Icon on Windows CE
Desktop) and select ATTACH. (You may wish to select DETACH before inserting
the card in case the slot had not been properly detached previously.)

To remove the CF card, invoke the CF Card Manager (Icon on Windows CE

Desktop) and select DETACH. Remove the card only after the acknowledgment
message box is displayed.

CAUTION: ADHERING TO THE ABOVE GUIDELINES WILL HELP

AVOID THE LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF INFORMATION ON THE
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FLASH MEMORIES. THE
MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OF LOSS DATA
ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THE EXTERNAL CF CARD SLOT.

3. The external CF slot is expected to be compatible with a variety of CF cards from

different manufacturers. However the following brands are currently verified for use
with the MC3000.
Brand

Capacity

Manufacturer P/N

Apacer (www.apacer.com)

16MB 256MB

AP-CF01611 to AP-CF25611

SanDisk (www.sandisk.com)

32MB 128MB

SDCFB-32-455 to SDCFB-128455