ZEBRA MC9400 Mobile Computer User Guide

User Guide for ZEBRA models including: MC9400 Mobile Computer, MC9400, Mobile Computer, Computer

MC9400/MC9450 Quick Start Guide

MN-004783-01EN Rev A

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MC9400/MC9450 Quick Start Guide Number Item Description 6 P1 - Dedicated PTT key Initiates push-to-talk communications (programmable). 7 Battery release latch Releases the battery from the device.

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MC9400/MC9450
Mobile Computer
Quick Start Guide
MN-004783-01EN Rev A

Copyright
2023/10/12
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Unpacking the Device
Follow these steps when unpacking the device for the first time.
1. Carefully remove all protective material from the device and save the shipping container for later storage and shipping.
2. Verify that the following items are in the box:
· Mobile computer
· PowerPrecision+ Lithium-ion battery
· Regulatory Guide
3. Inspect the equipment for damage. If any equipment is missing or damaged, contact the Global Customer Support Center immediately.
4. Before using the device for the first time, remove the protective shipping films that cover the scan window, display, and camera window.

Device Features

This section lists the features of this mobile computer.

Figure 1 Top View

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Number

Item

Ambient light sensor

Front-facing camera

Display

Speaker side port

Trigger

Description Controls display and keyboard backlight. Use to take photos and videos. Displays all information needed to operate the device. Provides audio output for video and music playback. Initiates data capture when a scan application is enabled.

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Number

Item

P1 - Dedicated PTT key

Battery release latch

Battery

Microphone

Keypad

Power button

Description
Initiates push-to-talk communications (programmable).
Releases the battery from the device. To release the battery, simultaneously press the battery release latches on both sides of the device.
Provides power for operating the device.
Use for communications in Handset mode.
Use to enter data and navigate on-screen functions.
Press and hold to turn on the device. Press to turn on or off the screen. Press and hold to select one of these options: · Power off - Turn off the device.
· Restart - Restart the device when the software stops responding.

Center scan button

Initiates data capture when a scan application is enabled.

Charging/notification LED Indicates the battery charging status while charging, app-

generated notifications, and data capture status.

Figure 2 Bottom View

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Number 14
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Item Passive NFC tag (Inside the battery compartment.)
Battery release latch

Description
Provides secondary product label information (configuration, serial number, and manufacture data code) in the event that the readable product label is worn or missing.
Releases the battery from the device. To release the battery, simultaneously press the battery release latches on both sides of the device.

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Number

Item

Side speaker port

Scanner exit window

Camera flash

NFC antenna

Rear camera

Description Provides audio output for video and music playback. Provides data capture using the scanner/imager. Provides illumination for the camera. Provides communication with other NFC-enabled devices. Takes photos and videos.

NOTE: The front camera, rear camera, camera flash, and NFC antenna are available only on premium configurations.

Installing a microSD Card
The microSD card slot provides secondary non-volatile storage. The slot is located under the keypad module. For more information, refer to the documentation provided with the card, and follow the manufacturer's recommendations for use. It is strongly recommended that, prior to use, you format the microSD card on the device.
CAUTION: Follow proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions to avoid damaging the microSD card. Proper ESD precautions include, but are not limited to, working on an ESD mat and ensuring that the operator is properly grounded.
1. Power off the device.
2. Remove the battery
3. Using a long, thin T8 screwdriver, remove the two screws and washers from inside the battery slot.

4. Turn the device over so that the keypad is visible. 5

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5. Using a T8 screwdriver, remove the two keypad assembly screws from the top of the keypad.
6. Lift the keypad from the device to expose the microSD card holder. 7. Slide the microSD card holder to the Open position. 8. Lift the microSD card holder.
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9. Insert the microSD card into the card holder door ensuring that the card slides into the holding tabs on each side of the door.
10. Close the microSD card holder door and slide the door to the Lock position. 11. Align the keypad along the bottom ridge of the device, and then lay it flat.
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12. Using a T8 screwdriver, secure the keypad to the device using the two screws. Torque screws to 5.8 kgf-cm (5.0 lbf-in).
13. Turn the device over. 14. Using a long, thin T8 screwdriver, replace the two screws and washers inside the battery slot and
torque to 5.8 kgf-cm (5.0 lbf-in).
15. Insert the battery. 16. Press and hold Power to power on the device.
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Installing the Battery
This section describes how to install the battery into the device. 1. Align the battery with the battery slot. 2. Push the battery into the battery slot.
3. Press the battery firmly into the battery well. Ensure that both the battery release latches on the sides of the device return to the home position. An audible click sound indicates that both the battery release latches have returned to the home position, locking the battery in place.
4. Press Power to turn on the device.
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Replacing the Battery
This section describes how to replace the battery in the device. 1. Push in the two primary battery release latches.
The battery ejects slightly. With Hot Swap mode, when you remove the battery, the display turns off, and the device enters a low-power state. The device retains RAM data for approximately 5 minutes. Replace the battery within 5 minutes to preserve memory persistence.
2. Push in the secondary battery release latches on the sides of the battery.
3. Remove the battery from the battery slot.
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4. Align the battery with the battery slot.

5. Push the battery into the battery slot.

6. Press the battery firmly into the battery well.
Ensure that both the battery release latches on the sides of the device return to the home position. You will hear an audible click sound indicating that both the battery release latches have returned to the home position, locking the battery in place.
7. Press Power to turn on the device.

Charging the Device

To achieve optimal charging results, use only Zebra charging accessories and batteries. Charge batteries at room temperature with the device in sleep mode.
A standard battery charges from fully depleted to 90% in approximately 4 hours and from fully depleted to 100% in approximately 5 hours. In many cases, a 90% charge provides enough charge for daily use. Depending on the usage profile, a full 100% charge may last for approximately 14 hours of use.

NOTE: Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in the Product Reference Guide.
The device or accessory always performs battery charging in a safe and intelligent manner. The device or accessory indicates when charging is disabled due to abnormal temperatures via its LED, and a notification appears on the device display.

Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Battery Charging Behavior Optimal charging range.

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Temperature 0 to 20°C (32 to 68°F) 37 to 40°C (98 to 104°F)
Below 0°C (32°F) Above 40°C (104°F)
Above 58°C (136°F)

Battery Charging Behavior Charging slows to optimize the JEITA requirements of the cell.
Charging stops.
The device shuts down.

To charge the device using a cradle: 1. Connect the cradle to the appropriate power source. 2. Insert the device into the slot in the cradle to begin charging. Gently press down on the device to
ensure that it is properly seated.
Figure 3 1-Slot USB Charge Cradle with Spare Battery Charger

The device turns on and begins charging. The charging/notification LED indicates the battery charging status. 3. When charging is complete, remove the device from the cradle slot. See Also Charging Indicators
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Charging the Spare Battery
1. Connect the charger to a power source. 2. Insert the battery into a spare battery charging slot and gently press down on the battery to ensure
proper contact. The spare battery charging LEDs on the front of the cradle indicates the spare battery charging status. 3. When charging is complete, remove the battery from the charging slot.
Charging Indicators
The Charge LED Indicator indicates the charge status.

Table 1 LED Charge Indicators

Status

Indications

Off

· The battery is not charging.

· The device is not inserted correctly in the cradle or connected to a power source.

· Cradle is not powered.

Slow Blinking Amber Every 3 seconds Solid Amber

· Battery is charging, but the battery is fully depleted and does not yet have sufficient charge to power the device.
· After battery removal, indicates that the device is in hot swap mode with connectivity persistence.
The SuperCap requires a minimum of 15 minutes to fully charge in order to provide adequate connectivity and memory session persistence.
· Battery is charging.

Solid Green

· Battery charging is complete.

Fast Blinking Red 2 blinks/second

Charging error. For example: · Temperature is too low or too high. · Charging has gone on too long without completion (typically 8 hours).

Solid Red

· Battery is charging and battery is at the end of useful life. · Charging complete and battery is at the end of useful life.

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Accessories for Charging
Use one of the following accessories to charge the device and/or spare battery.

Table 2 Charging and Communication

Description

Part Number

1-Slot USB Charge Cradle with Spare Battery Charger 4-Slot Charge Only ShareCradle 4-Slot Ethernet ShareCradle 4-Slot Spare Battery Charger 16-Slot Spare Battery Charger USB Charge/Com Snap-on Cup

CRD-MC93-2SUCHG-01
CRD-MC93-4SCHG-01
CRD-MC93-4SETH-01 SAC-MC93-4SCHG-01 SAC-MC93-16SCHG-01 CBL-MC93-USBCHG-01

Charging

Communication

Main Battery Spare USB Ethernet (In device) Battery

Yes

Yes Yes No

Yes

No No No

Yes

No No Yes

Yes No No

Yes

No Yes No

1-Slot USB Charge Cradle with Spare Battery Charger
The 1-Slot USB charge cradle charges the main battery and a spare battery simultaneously.
NOTE: Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in the Product Reference Guide. The 1-Slot USB Charge Cradle with spare battery: · Provides 9 VDC power to operate the mobile computer and charge the battery. · Provides 4.2 VDC power to charge the spare battery. · Provides a USB port for data communication between the mobile computer and a host computer or
other USB devices, for example, a printer. · Synchronizes information between the mobile computer and a host computer. With customized or third-
party software, it can also synchronize the mobile computer with corporate databases. · Compatible with the following batteries:
· 7000mAh PowerPrecision+ standard battery · 5000mAh PowerPrecision+ freezer battery · 7000mAh PowerPrecision+ non-incendive battery

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Figure 4 1-Slot USB Charge Cradle with Spare Battery Charger

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Indicator LED bar

Spare battery charging LED

Spare battery charging well

Spare battery

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4-Slot Charge Only ShareCradle
NOTE: Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in the Product Reference Guide. The 4-Slot Charge Only ShareCradle: · Provides 9 VDC power to operate the mobile computer and charge the battery. · Simultaneously charges up to four mobile computers. · Compatible with devices using the following batteries:
· 7000mAh PowerPrecision+ standard battery · 5000mAh PowerPrecision+ freezer battery · 7000mAh PowerPrecision+ non-incendive battery. Figure 5 4-Slot Charge Only ShareCradle

Power LED

Charging slot

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4-Slot Ethernet ShareCradle
NOTE: Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in the Product Reference Guide. The 4-Slot Ethernet ShareCradle: · Provides 9 VDC power to operate the mobile computer and charge the battery. · Simultaneously charges up to four mobile computers. · Connects up to four devices to an Ethernet network. · Compatible with devices using the following batteries:
· 7000mAh PowerPrecision+ standard battery · 5000mAh PowerPrecision+ freezer battery · 7000mAh PowerPrecision+ non-incendive battery. Figure 6 4-Slot Ethernet ShareCradle

1000Base-T LED

10/100Base-T LED

Charging slot

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4-Slot Spare Battery Charger
NOTE: Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in the Product Reference Guide. The 4-Slot Spare Battery Charger: · Charges up to four spare batteries. · Provides 4.2 VDC power to charge the spare battery. Figure 7 4-Slot Spare Battery Charger Cradle

Spare battery charging LEDs

Charging slot

USB-C port (used for reprogramming this charger)

Power LED

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16-Slot Spare Battery Charger
NOTE: Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in the Product Reference Guide. The 16-Slot Spare Battery Charger: · Charges up to 16 spare batteries. · Provides 4.2 VDC power to charge the spare battery. Figure 8 16-Slot Spare Battery Charger

Power LED

Charging slot

Spare battery charging LEDs

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USB Charge/Com Snap-on Cup
NOTE: Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in the Product Reference Guide. The USB Charge/Com Snap-on Cup: · Provides 5 VDC power to operate the device and to charge the battery. · Provides power and/or communication with the host computer over USB to the device. Figure 9 USB Charge/Com Snap-on Cup

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Pigtail with USB Type C socket

USB charge/com snap-on cup

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Charge Only Adapter
Use the charge only adapter for compatibility with other MC9x cradles. · The charge only adapter can be installed on any MC9x single-slot or multi-slot cradle (charge only or
Ethernet). · When used with MC9x cradles, the adapter provides the ability to charge but no USB or Ethernet
communication. Figure 10 MC9x 1-Slot Cradle with Charge Only Adapter

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MC9x 1-Slot cradle

Charge only adapter

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Figure 11 MC9x 4-Slot Cradle Charge Only Adapter
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Charge only adapter

MC9x 4-Slot cradle

Installing the Adapter
Follow these instructions to install the charge only adapter. 1. Clean the cradle and contacts surface (1) with an alcohol wipe, using a back and forth motion with your
finger.

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2. Peel and remove the adhesive (1) from the back of the adapter.
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3. Insert the adapter into the MC9x cradle, and press it into the bottom of the cradle.
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4. Insert the device into the adapter (2).
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Ergonomic Considerations
Taking breaks and task rotation are recommended. Optimum Body Posture Figure 12 Alternate between left and right hand
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Optimize Body Posture for Scanning Figure 13 Alternate left and right knees
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Figure 14 Use a ladder
Figure 15 Avoid reaching
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Figure 16 Avoid bending Avoid Extreme Wrist Angles
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