Retail Tablet S User Manual
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1. 3G optional Retail Tablet features include content auto play auto copy and auto detect features The Retail Tablet comes in the following sizes 7 10 15 6 18 5 and 21 5 You may refer to the www i DISPLAY com for more information The following components are provided with the Retail Tablet Retail Tablet Power Supply Unit Anti glare film Four thumb screws VESA Mounting adaptor bracket 6 Introducing the Retail Tablet S Introducing the Retail Tablet S On Off Button also serves as a Backand Home butto micro SD porfa paying content CTN 10 PB Molex connector for Connect Box A Connect box has up to 12 buttons push or touch and one motion sensor 8 Introducing the Retail Tablet S Getting Started This chapter describes how to set up and start the Retail Tablet Peel off the backing of the anti glare sticker and place it gently and carefully on the touch screen You can use the white foam provided in the packaging to press on the sticker as you apply it in order to ensure there are no air bubbles between the sticker and the screen Mount or position the tablet on the table counter shelf or floor according to the provided accessories You may refer to the Accessories section page 20 fora description of mounting accessories and other devices that can be connected to the Retail Tablet Before using the Retail Tablet when powered by battery without the power supply we recommend char2. 50 60Hz AC main supply The use of other power sources may damage this equipment Check that the voltage marked on the rating plate located at the rear of the power adaptor states 100 240V The manufacturer will NOT accept responsibility for damage or injury caused by connecting to the wrong voltage A Main Adaptor The supplied power adaptor is compatible with a standard main socket NB If the power adaptor or lead gets damaged it must be replaced by a qualified service agent with an approved adaptor of the same type and rating Dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present inside this equipment The main plug shall be the main disconnect device and shall remain operable at all times Do not push objects into holes and ventilation slots Do not expose this product to dripping or splashing or place any objects filled with liquids on or near the product Do not place a naked flame source such as lighted candles on or near this product Do not attempt to repair this product yourself Always use a qualified service agent to perform adjustments or repairs Introducing the Retail Tablet S This chapter introduces the Retail Tablet and its components The Retail Tablet is an Android based Android OS 2 3 interactive digital display that is specifically designed to be used by the retail market The Retail Tablet is a robust yet slim line unit that features a multi touch screen front camera and embedded Wi Fi and
3. Android OS 2 3 printer drivers This enables the connection of a printer that can be used by the applications apks that you load such as coupon printer Barcode Reader The Retail Tablet can be used to automatically play the content of a specific folder by connecting a barcode reader You can copy a folder onto the Retail Tablet that has the same name as the barcode The tablet will then automatically play the content of that folder when a product with that barcode is read For example If the barcode of a product is 12345678 then a file named 12345678 can be placed in the Root folder of the Retail Tablet The Retail Tablet will then play the file named 12345678 when the barcode reader scans the product barcode 12345678 Connect Box The Retail Tablet can be connected to a Connect Box that has 12 push buttons or touch sensors The Retail Tablet will then play the relevant folder according to Main Android OS Screen Home Screen Retail Tablet Accessories 19 which button is pressed as described in the Connect Box Selecting Folders 1 12 section on page 16 This Connect Box can also have one motion sensor which enables the display of a folder named MS when motion is detected as described on page 16 Mounting Options The following are some of the mounting options available from i DISPLAY 20 Retail Tablet Accessories Refer to www i display com to download the latest product specification sheet Retail Tablet Access
4. ON Mode The tablet plays all the content in Folder 0 repeatedly in an endless loop Standby Mode and ON Mode 13 Playing Content This chapter describes the various options for displaying videos pictures and applications on the Retail Tablet What Does the Tablet Play The Retail Tablet runs standard Android applications apk using Android OS 2 3 Video Formats The Retail Tablet plays the following video formats MPEG1 MPEG2 MPEG4 Divx4 Divx5 Divx6 H 264 AVI Image Formats The Retail Tablet displays the following image formats JPG BMP PNG GIF You may refer to the http www i display com products retail tablet s technical specification to download the latest Retail Tablet specification sheet How Does the Tablet Play The following describes the various options for displaying videos pictures and applications Android apk on the Retail Tablet The Retail Tablet disk drive contains a Root folder that can contain sub folders By default the tablet plays the content of a folder named 0 This folder is located in the Root folder If Folder 0 contains multiple content files then each is played one after the other in the order in which they were added to the Retail Tablet Video files are played one after another Image files are each displayed for three seconds Applications continue running until there has been no user interaction for over three minutes and the tablet is in Standby mode or if you exit the
5. application by quickly pressing the On Off Back button If you place an application in Folder 0 then it should be the only file in that folder 14 Playing Content For example if a folder contains an image file and two video files in the following order car choice banner jpg car choice banner mpeg top of range mpeg then the tablet will first display the car choice banner jpg image for three seconds and then play the discount car mpeg video and then play the top of range mpeg video If the tablet is in ON mode it will then repeatedly play this sequence in a loop If the tablet is in Standby mode it will then go to standby black screen The Retail Tablet can also play the content of folders named from 1 to 12 if a Connect Box is connected to it This Connect Box has 12 connectors for push buttons or touch sensors and 1 connector for motion sensor The Retail Tablet plays the content of Folder 0 by default If one of the Connect Box buttons is pressed then the Retail Tablet plays the same numbered folder once After it finishes In Standby mode the Retail Tablet then goes to standby black screen and will play Folder 0 again after the START indicator is tapped OR In ON mode the content of Folder 0 will then play repeatedly For example In Standby mode if button number 6 is pressed on the Connect Box then the content of Folder 6 is played once and then the Retail Tablet goes to standby In ON mode if button numbe
6. open a standard file explorer window which you can use 2 to transfer files to from the Retail Tablet This option is especially useful for transferring files downloaded from the Internet to Folder 0 E Market Android Market is an online software store developed by Google for Android OS devices You can use it to download applications to the Retail Tablet Settings Tap the Settings button to configure typical Android setting options Take note of the following options that are particularly relevant for the Retail Tablet You can tap the Settings Wireless amp networks option to configure Wi Fi and Mobile networks settings in order to download content to the Retail Tablet This menu also enables you to configure Bluetooth settings for working with Bluetooth accessories such as Bluetooth earphones 18 Main Android OS Screen Home Screen We recommend setting the Retail Tablet screen to its maximum brightness as follows Either Use the Brightness button on the back of the Retail Tablet OR Use the Settings gt Display gt Brightness option which can be accessed from the Android OS screen This menu also enables you to lock the Retail Tablet screen in its current orientation so that the position of the START indicator does not change Retail Tablet Accessories This chapter describes the mounting attachments and other accessories that can be connected to the Retail Tablet Printer The Retail Tablet supports standard
7. der Plays Per Barcode The Retail Tablet can be used to automatically play the content of a specific file in the Root directory of the tablet when a barcode reader is connected Copy a file onto the Retail Tablet with the same exact name as the barcode The tablet will then automatically play the content of that file when a product with that barcode is read How Do Load Content Retail Tablet auto copy feature makes loading content simple You can load content files using either a USB drive a Micro SD Wi Fi or a mobile network using a SIM card as follows USB Loading Content To load from a USB drive into Folder 0 Create a folder named 0 on a USB disk Remove all other content from the USB drive If a video or image is playing then insert the USB drive into one of the two USB ports on the back of the tablet If an application is playing then insert the USB drive into one of the two USB ports on the back of the tablet and then after ten seconds quickly press the On Off button on the back of the tablet After a few seconds a window pops up requesting a password Enter the password and tap the OK button If this is the first time you are using the Retail Tablet then the password is 11223344 The following window is displayed Folder O exists Tap the Replace button to delete the content of Folder 0 on the tablet and replace it with the content of Folder O on the USB drive 16 Playing Content OR Tap the Append b
8. ected in order to ensure that only authorized retail personnel can modify and configure it as described below You have the option to disable enable the requirement to enter a password using the Enable Disable Password While the Retail Tablet is playing quickly press the On Off button on the back of the tablet A password window pops up Enter the password and tap the OK button The tablet opens a standard Android screen Press and hold the On Off button on the back of the tablet The tablet will then ask you to confirm that you want to power off Getting Started 11 Standby Mode and ON Mode Standby mode enables you to extend battery life by setting the tablet to only display content when it is most efficient This mode is typically used when the tablet is running on battery When in standby the tablet displays a black screen that shows a START flashing indicator You can tap the START indicator to start playing the tablet s content The START indicator appears in one of two positions on the tablet according to the tablet s orientation portrait or landscape NOTE You can lock the position of the START indicator using the Settings option ON mode sets the tablet to play content in a continuous loop until you turn it off The following describes how the tablet operates in each of these modes When you power on the Retail Tablet by pressing the On Off button at the back of the tablet the tablet behaves as follows according to w
9. ging it for 5 to 6 hours The Retail Tablet is preconfigured to automatically start its Autoplay application when it is turned on You may refer to the Logging Out of the Retail Tablet Autoplay Application section on page 10 for instructions on logging out of the i DISPLAY Autoplay application in order to access a standard Android OS screen Move the Standby button on the back of the tablet to determine the tablet s power saving behavior You may refer to the Standby Mode and ON Mode section on page 12 for more information Connect one side of the power supply to the tablet s DC In socket located on its back lower side Plug the power supply into a standard electrical outlet If this is the first time the tablet is turned on then wait two minutes after plugging in the power supply before pressing the On Off button to turn on the tablet Press the On Off button on the back of the tablet for approximately seven seconds Getting Started NOTE Each time the tablet is powered on after being off it may take up to two minutes to begin to play If the tablet is not in Standby mode it starts playing If the tablet is in Standby mode then tap the flashing START indicator to start playing The tablet is provided with a preloaded demonstration application that it automatically starts to play Logging Out of the Retail Tablet Autoplay Application The Retail Tablet is preconfigured to automatically start its Autoplay application when it is tu
10. hether the Standby button on the back of the tablet it is set to Standby mode or ON mode Standby Button Set to Standby Mode The START indicator is displayed and you can tap it to start autoplaying the content of Folder 0 as described on page 15 12 Standby Mode and ON Mode To set the tablet to Standby mode Slide the Standby button on the back of the tablet closer to the Brightness button so that the red color is showing Standby Button Set to ON Mode The tablet starts playing the content of Folder 0 immediately To set the tablet to ON mode Slide the Standby button on the back of the tablet away from the Brightness button so that the silver color is showing While the tablet is playing it behaves as follows according to whether the Standby button on the back of the tablet it is set to Standby mode or ON mode Standby Button Set to Standby Mode The tablet plays all the content in Folder 0 once and then goes back to standby meaning that it displays a black screen The START indicator is then displayed and you can tap it to start autoplaying the content of Folder 0 again If an application apk is running then the tablet leaves it running until there has been no user interaction for over three minutes and then goes back to standby meaning that it displays a black screen The START indicator is then displayed and you can tap it to start autoplaying the content of Folder 0 again Standby Button Set to
11. i DISPLAY Interactive Digital Displays Retail Tablet Outform All Rights Reserved About This Guide Thank you for purchasing an i DISPLAY product We recommend reading this user guide carefully in order to achieve optimal pleasure and performance and to maximize the service life of this product This guide describes how to setup the Retail Tablet This guide is intended for retail personnel sales people and anyone who wants to set up the Retail Tablet in a retail environment Introducing the Retail Tablet S page 6 introduces the Retail Tablet and its components Getting Started page 9 describes how to set up and start the Retail Tablet Playing Content page 14 describes the various options for displaying videos pictures and applications on the Retail Tablet Main Android OS screen Home screen page 18 describes the Retail Tablet Home screen and Application Drawer which provides access to tablet settings and other standard Android tools Retail Tablet Accessories page 19 describes the mounting attachments and other accessories that can be connected to the Retail Tablet You may refer to the http www i display com products retail tablet s technical specification to download the latest version of this user guide For support contact support i display com Important Notice Copyright O 2012 Outform Ltd All rights reserved All intellectual property rights in this publication are owned by Outform and
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13. protected by applicable copyright laws and international treaty provisions Outform retains all rights not expressly granted No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form whatsoever or used to make any derivative work without prior written approval by Outform Outform reserves the right to revise this publication and or make improvements or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this documentation at any time without prior notice The information in this document is provided in good faith but without any representation or warranty whatsoever whether it is accurate or complete or otherwise and on express understanding that Outform shall have no liability whatsoever to other parties in any way arising from or relating to the information or its use All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Other company and brand products and service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Fe This device complies with CE FCC regulations Index Safety and Warnings Introducing the Retail Tablet S Getting Started Standby Mode and ON Mode Playing Content Main Android OS Screen Home Screen Retail Tablet Accessories 12 14 18 19 Safety and Warnings C This mark is applied to indicate that the equipment conforms to European safety and electro magnetic compatibility standards NA Main Supply This equipment is designed to operate from a 100 240 Volt
14. r 1 is pressed on the Connect Box then the content of Folder 1 is played once and then the content of Folder 0 is played repeatedly Motion Sensor The Retail Tablet can also have an additional connector for a motion sensor The motion sensor enables the Retail Tablet to play the content of a folder named MS as follows Standby Mode This option enables you to set up the Retail Tablet so that it is typically in Standby mode in order to save power When the sensor detects motion the Retail Tablet automatically starts playing the contents of the folder 0 The content in the folder 0 is played repeatedly as long as motion is detected When motion is no longer detected the tablet goes back to standby ON Mode This option enables you to set up the Retail Tablet so that by default it plays the contents of Folder 0 until the sensor detects motion Then the Retail Tablet automatically starts playing the content of the MS folder Playing Content 15 The content in the MS folder is played repeatedly as long as motion is detected When motion is no longer detected the tablet goes back to playing the content of Folder 0 repeatedly If the tablet is playing an application and it is not touched for more than three minutes then it returns to playing the content of Folder 0 repeatedly You may refer to the http www i display com products retail tablet s technical specification to download the latest Retail Tablet specification sheet Barcode Rea
15. rned on The following describes how to log out of the i DISPLAY Autoplay application in order to go to a standard Android OS screen To access the Android OS screen While content is playing quickly press the On Off Back button for one second A password window is displayed as shown below Please input password EO Tap in the white field to display a virtual keyboard Type in the password If this is the first time you are using the Retail Tablet then the password is 11223344 Tap the Done button and then the OK button The following window is displayed Exiting i Display APK to Android UI Please select set password or exit Tap the Exit button to exit the Autoplay application and to display the Android OS main screen OR Tap the Set password button to enter anew password Enter the password twice once in each field and tap the OK button A success message is then displayed Tap the OK button The tablet then either Starts to play the content of Folder 0 in ON mode or Goes into standby and displays the START indicator which can be tapped to start playing the content of Folder 0 10 Getting Started If you change the password please make sure to write it down and remember it If you forget your password then you must contact i Display for a new password A standard Android Home screen is then displayed as shown below i DISPLAY Settings By default the Retail Tablet is password prot
16. ro SD port on the back of the tablet A password window is automatically displayed The content of the Micro SD card will automatically play in a loop You must leave the Micro SD card inserted in the tablet as long as it is playing Browser and Market Downloading Content You can download content using Wi Fi or mobile connection to the Root folder of the tablet and then move the content to Folder 0 or Folders 1 through 12 using amp Explorer which can be accessed from the Applications Drawer Playing Content 17 Main Android OS Screen Home Screen Home Screen The Home screen provides the following options Sy Browser Tap to open a standard web browser in which you can access the Internet and surf the web sss Applications Tap to display the Applications Drawer which enables access to the applications and tools installed on the Retail Tablet You may refer to the Applications Drawer section below for more information Applications Drawer The Retail Tablet provides a standard Android Application Drawer which enables access to the applications and tools installed on the tablet The following describes some that are especially relevant to the Retail Tablet Settings Tap to configure Retail Tablet settings such as Wi Fi Mobile and so on More information about the relevant settings options is provided in the Setting section D i Display Tap to return to autoplaying the content of Folder 0 in a loop Q Explorer Tap to
17. utton to add the content of Folder 0 on the USB drive to the content of Folder 0 on the tablet A success message is displayed after the content has been copied The file s in Folder 0 will automatically start playing If multiple files are in Folder 0 then they play one after another repeatedly If the tablet does not start to play the content then restart it and the content should start playing automatically after restart NOTE Do not turn off the Retail Tablet or remove the USB drive while it is copying We recommend removing the USB disk after its content has been successfully copied You can use the standard Android Explorer to copy folders files to the tablet For example into the Folders 1 through 12 the MS folder or a file with the same name as a barcode Loading an Application If one of the files that was copied to the Retail Tablet is an application Android apk then an installation wizard automatically starts Tap the Install button Tap the Open or Done button to run the application Micro SD Playing Content A Micro SD card can be used to play content on the tablet The Retail Tablet will then automatically start repeatedly playing the content on the Micro SD This procedure does not affect the contents already on Folder 0 of the Retail Tablet meaning that when you remove the Micro SD card the tablet will go back to playing the content in Folder 0 To play Micro SD content Insert the Micro SD card into the Mic
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