Symbol MC9000-K/S, Reference Manual

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Accessories 12-35
When attached to the mobile computer, the MSR has the following attributes:
• Provides power for operating the mobile computer, with the appropriate power connection.
• Allows the mobile computer to capture data from magnetic stripe cards. (To download MSR
data capture software, visit:
http://devzone.symbol.com .)
• Provides serial connection through the serial pass-through port for communication with a
serial device, such as a host computer. For communication setup procedures, see
Serial
Communication Setup on page 4-9 .
• Provides USB connection through the USB pass-through port for communication with a USB
device, such as a host computer. For communication setup procedures, see
Serial
Communication Setup on page 4-9 .
• Charges the mobile computer’s battery, when used with the appropriate power supply.
Attaching and Removing
To attach, snap the MSR onto the bottom of the mobile computer.
Figure 12-24. Attaching the MSR
To remove, squeeze the latch grips and pull the MSR from the mobile computer.
Figure 12-25. Removing the MSR
Remove the MSR from the bottom of the mobile computer before using a cradle for
charging and communication.
Latch Grip
(one on each side)