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1. Rugged Mobile Computing Solutions April 2013 Trademarks Google and Android are trademarks of Google Inc The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Disclaimer Specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice Getac assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors omissions or discrepancies between the device and the manuals Notes Depending on the specific model purchased the color and look of your device and accessories may not exactly match the graphics shown in this document The screenshots and other presentations shown in this document are for reference only They may differ from the actual screens and presentations generated by the actual product Your device is based on Google s Android 4 1 operating system with additions by Getac For the latest version of the manual please visit the Getac website at www getac com Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started n nnnnnnnvnnvnnvnnnnvnnvnnvnnnnvnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnvnne 1 1 Identifying Hardware Components vrvvvvvrvvvvvvvvvvvvnvererrreene 1 1 HOEN PN Sarre 1 1 Back NNN 1 3 Top Components rranrnnnnvennanrnnunnnnnrennansnnennansnnnnrennanenanvennnnen 1 4 Bottom Components rrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennn 1 5 Left Side Components rnnnnnnanovonnnnnn
2. Provides the trigger function for the barcode reader Can be redefined P 7 5 1 4 Getting Started Bottom Components Ref Component Description See Also Q Connects to the AC adapter P 1 8 Connects the external antenna for Pass through WWAN wireless wide area network Connector connectivity Optional GPS Pass through Connects the external antenna for GPS Connector signal reception Optional Docking Connects to the office or vehicle dock Connector purchased separately Micro USB Host Connects to a computer via USB cable P 3 5 Connector purchased separately for data transfer USB Client Connects to a USB device Connector Getting Started 1 5 Left Side Components Description See Also Ref Component Tether Holder For holding a tether such as the stylus tether There is one holder on the left side and another on the right side MicroSD Card Inside is the microSD card slot P 1 10 Cover SIM Card Cover Inside is the SIM card slot for select models only 2 1 6 Getting Started Getting Your Device Ready for Use Installing the SIM Card Select Models Only 1 Remove the screw from the SIM card cover and flip open the cover 2 With the SIM card s chip side facing the back of the device and the beveled corner pointing to the slot insert the card all the way into the slot NOTE T
3. To stop touch Ei and touch Setting Touch Stop to write Log in Touch OK Getac Applications 6 9 RFID Reader Utility Select Models Only RFID Reader Utility is a demo application that reads UID numbers from RFID tags NOTE For enhanced applications and customization of the RFID reader contact your authorized Getac dealer 1 Touch the RFID Reader Utility shortcut on the Home screen or touch RFID Reader Utility in the All Apps screen ine RFID Reader Utility ISO 166469 UID Not found Read block 04 Write block 04 Clear Continuous 2 Touch the tag type ISO 15693 ISO 14443A ISO 14443B or ULTRALIGHT you want to scan 3 Toscan one tag at a time touch Scan To scan continuously touch Continuous 4 Bring the tag near the RFID antenna 6 10 Getac Applications 5 Ifatag of the matching type is found its UID is displayed in the data area UID Read block 04 Write block 04 Continuous 6 Ifyou are in continuous scanning mode touch Stop to stop scanning 7 You can touch Clear to clear the data area Getac Applications 6 11 Chapter 7 Managing Your Device This chapter tells you how to manage power and configure your device Managing Power The operating time of a fully charged battery depends on how you are using the device Some functions such as using multimedia or operating an SD card may consume the battery power considerably Low Battery Signals and Actions
4. 3 Home Screen The Home screen is your starting point to access all the features on your device You can have it display application icons widgets shortcuts and other features that you want The default Home screen already contains some shortcuts and widgets On the right side of every Home screen is the Favorites tray To return to the Home screen at any time touch A at the bottom of the screen Extensions to the Home Screen You can slide left or right across the Home screen to see other parts of the Home screen Extensions to the Home screen provide more space for widgets shortcuts and other items 2 4 Basic Skills Customizing Your Home Screen You can add application icons shortcuts widgets and other items to any part of the Home screen where there s free space You can also change the wallpaper Adding an Item to the Home Screen 1 Touch 23 on the Home screen 2 Touch APPS or WIDGETS depending on the type of item you want to add 3 Touch and hold an item to add Drag it to the where you want to place it and then release it Removing an Item from the Home Screen Touch and hold the item you want to remove Drag it to the X icon at the upper left corner of the screen Changing the Wallpaper 1 Touch and hold an empty area of the Home screen and in the menu that opens touch a wallpaper source 2 Select the image you want 3 Touch Save or Set wallpaper Basic Skills 2 5 Using
5. Quick responses To edit existing quick response text You can send quick response text messages if your phone is ringing but you can t answer it Fixed Dialing To limit use to outgoing calls only to the fixed dialing Numbers numbers FDN that you save on the SIM card Enable Notification Check to enable the use of Notifications panel while Bar in a call Call forwarding To configure how your calls are forwarded when you are on the phone when you don t answer and so on Additional settings To configure caller ID and call waiting features Accounts To change your incoming call preference or Internet calling account settings Use Internet calling To change your outgoing call preferences Placing and Receiving Calls Select Models Only 4 7 Chapter 5 Android Preinstalled Applications This chapter briefly introduces the Android 4 1 preinstalled applications from Google Applications Overview For instructions on using the applications check Google official website for online help Apps Descriptions Calculator Use Calculator to solve arithmetic problems You can then paste the results into another application Calendar The Calendar app works with the web based Google Calendar calendaring service It also works with the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync calendaring service Camera Use Camera to take pictures and shoot videos See Camera later in this chapter for more information Chrome
6. This is the web browser from Google Sign in to sync your Chrome browser experience from your computer Clock Use Clock to display the date and time in large characters on your screen Downloads The Downloads app lets you to manage most downloads Android Preinstalled Applications 5 1 Apps Descriptions Email Use Email to read and send email from services other than Gmail Gallery Use Gallery to view pictures and play videos Gmail Gmail works with Google s web based email service Google Search Use Google Search to easily and quickly find what you need on the web and on your device Google Google lets you to easily share things with people Local This brings you to the local search function of Maps Maps This is the Google Maps app for Android Messaging Use Messaging to exchange text messages SMS and multimedia messages MMS Messenger Google Messenger lets you chat with your friends Movie Studio Use Movie Studio to edit video clips Navigation This brings you to Google Maps Navigation People The People app is your contacts manager Phone Use Phone for voice call operations See Chapter 4 for more information Play Books You can play digital content through the service of Google Play However the availability of the service depends on your geographical location The app icons will disappear from MAGNE the screen if you are in a region where the service is Play Movies amp currently
7. White balance Exposure Scene mode Advanced settings 4 To zoom in or out drag 9 toward Ei or B 5 4 Android Preinstalled Applications 5 To take the picture touch 6 The picture you just took is displayed as a thumbnail at the corner You can touch the thumbnail to view the picture The file is saved to the internal SD card of your device Taking Panoramic Pictures NOTE Panoramic mode is available only for the rear camera lens 1 Open the Camera application Touch J to switch to Panoramic mode 2 Aim the camera lens at the starting point of the intended view Touch F to start 3 Slowly pan your device toward the other side The status bar shows your progress 4 To end touch o Shooting Videos 1 Open the Camera application Touch to switch to Video mode 2 Touch se to select the front or rear camera lens 3 Android Preinstalled Applications 5 5 3 If you want to adjust settings touch Ezy Flash mode Return White balance Time lapse interval Advanced settings 4 To zoom in or out drag toward Ej or B 5 To start shooting the video touch O The elapsed time shows at the corner 6 To stop touch a 7 An image from your most recent video is displayed as a thumbnail at the corner You can touch the thumbnail to view the video The file is saved to the internal SD card of your device 5 6 Android Preinstalled Applications Chapter 6 Getac Applicati
8. communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 9 2 Regulatory Information The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Safety Precautions Prolonged listening of music in maximum volume can damage the ears The use of headphones other than those recommended supplied can cause hearing impairment due to excessive sound pressure Caution for service personnel Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions About Charging Use only the AC adapter supplied with your device Use of another type of AC adapter will result in malfunction and or danger
9. emergency number 112 This number can normally be used to make an emergency call in any country with or without a SIM card inserted as long as you are within a mobile phone network Some mobile phone network services may require that a SIM card be inserted and in some cases that the PIN be entered There may be other emergency numbers available Your mobile phone network service may save additional local emergency numbers in the SIM card Dialing an International Call When you are manually dialing a number touch and hold on the number key 0 until the sign appears The sign replaces the international prefix of the country from where you are calling Enter the full phone number you want to dial including country code area code without the leading area code zero and local phone number 4 6 Placing and Receiving Calls Select Models Only Configuring Phone Settings In the Phone application touch H gt Settings NOTE e Available setting items depend on from which screen you touch H e Some setting items are available only for specific subscriptions you have with your carrier Item Description Phone ringtone To set the ringtone to sound when you receive a phone call Vibrate when ringing Check to have the device vibrate when you receive a phone call Voicemail To enter the phone number to use for listening to and managing your voicemail Dial pad touch tones Check to hear tones when you dial a number
10. from the body Use of other enhancements may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines 9 4 Regulatory Information
11. passcode try entering 0000 or 1234 the most common passcodes or consult the documentation that came with the device to learn its passcode If the pairing is successful your device connects to the device Connecting to a Computer via USB You can connect your device to a computer with the USB cable to transfer files between your device and the computer Use the USB cable available to you as an option to connect the device to a USB port on your computer Getting Connected 3 5 Adding an Account You can add Google Accounts and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts in your device so you can sync contacts email and calendar events NOTE To add some accounts you may need to obtain details from an IT support representative about the service to which the account connects 1 2 Make sure your device is connected to the Internet Touch on the Home screen gt Settings Under ACCOUNTS touch Add account Follow the onscreen steps to enter the required and optional information about the account Configure the account When you re finished the account is added to the list Depending on how you configured the account email contacts and other information start syncing to your device 3 6 Getting Connected Chapter 4 Placing and Receiving Calls Select Models Only This chapter tells you how to use the Phone application Opening the Phone Application You can open the Phone application by severa
12. the card out of the slot Using the Tether A tether is provided for attaching the stylus to your device 1 Insert one of the tether s loop ends through the hole of the stylus as indicated by O below Then insert the other end through the first loop as indicated by below and pull it tight 2 Insert the other loop end to the right side holder on the device as indicated by O below Then insert the stylus end through the loop as indicated by below and pull it tight Getting Started 1 11 Chapter 2 Basic Skills This chapter familiarizes you with the basic operations of your device CAUTION The device can get uncomfortably warm when you use it in high temperatures In such a circumstance please take safety measures such as wearing gloves to protect yourself Prolonged body contact can cause discomfort and potentially a burn Waking Up and Shutting Down Waking Up Your device sleeps after a period of inactivity 1 minute by default You can also manually put your device to sleep by briefly pressing the power button To wake up press the power button and at the lock screen drag the lock icon toward the unlock icon 2 Basic Skills 2 1 Shutting Down Press and hold the power button until a menu pops up Touch Power off and then OK Power off Airplane mode xX RE nodi rt i Navigating on the Screen CAUTION Do not use sharp objects on the touchscreen Doing so may damage th
13. to enter a password or other credentials If the network is open you are prompted to confirm that you want to connect to It Getting Connected 3 3 Using the Bluetooth Function NOTE Getac does not guarantee the product s compatibilities with the Bluetooth headsets devices from all manufacturers Turning Bluetooth On or Off Touch the widget on the Home screen to turn Bluetooth on or off Or perform these steps 1 Touch on the Home screen gt Settings 2 Find the Bluetooth item under WIRELESS amp NETWORKS Slide the Bluetooth switch on or off NOTE When not using the Bluetooth function turn off the Bluetooth radio Leaving the radio on will consume more power Pairing with a Bluetooth Device The first time you use a new Bluetooth device with your device you must pair them so that they know how to connect securely to each other After that you can simply connect to a paired device 1 Make sure that the other Bluetooth device is set as discoverable and within range 2 Make sure the Bluetooth radio is on See Turning Bluetooth On or Off previously 3 Touch on the Home screen gt Settings 4 Touch Bluetooth Your device scans for and displays the IDs of all available Bluetooth devices in range 3 4 Getting Connected 5 On the list of discovered devices touch the ID of the device you want to pair with 6 The devices pair with each other If you re prompted to enter a
14. 6 Getac Applications Satellite Position The Satellite Position page shows the positions of the overhead satellites and their signal strength It also indicates the on off status of the SBAS and logging functions Satellites Information SBAS satellite based augmentation system provides additional accuracy and reliability for the GPS devices Ground stations are necessary to achieve the purpose The SBAS feature works where such stations exist You can enable the SBAS feature See Getac Peripheral Settings in Chapter 7 Electronic Compass The Electronic Compass page shows directions of movement including orientation pitch angle roll angle and azimuth angle Accuracy Low Getac Applications 6 7 The Accuracy reading is for your reference When the application determines that calibration is needed it will pop up the Calibration graphics asking you to calibrate the compass Hold the device and swing it in the way as shown on the screen Do this several times until the popup graphics disappear NOTE Follow these guidelines when using the compass e Keep the device away from objects that generate magnetic fields such as cars large belt buckles computers cell phones etc e If you must use the compass inside a car the device should be at least 20 cm 7 87 inches away from metal objects such as car doors dashboard air vents etc e Avoid playing the MP3 music with the internal speak
15. Applications Touch in the Favorites tray on the Home screen to open the All Apps screen The screen holds icons for all of the applications on your device Touch an icon to open the application near the top or lower right corner Most applications include a Menu icon of the screen The menu contains tools that apply to the activities of the current screen or application 2 6 Basic Skills Navigation Bar The navigation bar at the bottom of the screen provides buttons for navigation purposes and frequently used tasks Button Name Description See Also F1 Opens File Manager You can assign a different application to the P 7 5 button F2 Opens GPS ECompass P 6 6 You can assign a different application to the P 7 5 button ll Goes back to the previous screen Opens the Home screen P 2 4 Recent Opens a screen containing thumbnails of Apps applications you ve used recently Touch a thumbnail to open that application Serves as the shutter button for Camera P 5 4 When pressed longer it opens Camera You can assign a different application to the P 7 5 button Opens the Search box You can assign a different application to the P 7 5 button Basic Skills 2 7 Status Bar and Notifications Panel The Status bar appears at the top of almost every screen It displays icons indicating that you ve received notifications on the left and icons indicating the current status on t
16. CAUTION When you recharge the battery upon a warning of low power you should charge for at least 30 minutes If you unplug the AC adapter soon you may not have sufficient battery power for your operation The battery status charging or discharging and level as a percentage of fully charged are displayed at the top of the screen To check the battery information touch on the Home screen gt Settings gt Battery You should save your data and recharge the battery immediately upon a warning of low power otherwise your device will turn off automatically You need to connect the device to external AC power for charging before you can use It again Managing Your Device 1 Power Saving Tips Follow these suggestions to maximize the battery s operating time particularly when you are relying solely on the battery power for extended time periods Turn off radios that you aren t using Lower the screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout Lower the volume If you don t need it turn off automatic syncing for all applications Avoid power consuming applications To check which applications consume the most battery power go to the Home screen touch on the Home screen gt Settings gt Battery 7 2 Managing Your Device Settings NOTE e Incorrect settings may cause your system to malfunction Make sure that you fully understand the function of a certain item before any adjustment Some setting items ar
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18. PrecautiOns cccccesssesseeeeeeeeeeees About Charging cccccceesssssseeeeeeeees About the AC Adapter rrrrrnnnnnnnnnnnrre About the Radio Frequency Exposure Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces you to the external components of your device and guides you through the process of setting up your device for use Identifying Hardware Components Front Components Ref Component Description See Also Camera Lens Takes still pictures or records video clips The front lens supports 1 MP mega pixel Getting Started 1 1 Ref Component Description See Also Light Sensor Senses the ambient light for automatic adjustments of the display backlight og Mobile Flashes in blue to indicate that the phone Phone Indicator function select models only is switched on I RF Radio Flashes in blue to indicate that the Bluetooth radio is on Frequency Indicator Flashes in amber to indicate that the WLAN P 3 2 wireless network radio is on Flashes in purple to indicate that the GPS receiver Is on If more than one module is switched on the indicator changes color in a cyclic way Charge Glows in amber to indicate that battery P 1 8 Notification charging is in progress mete Glows in green to indicate that the battery is fully charged Flashes in amber to indicate that the current battery level is insufficient for starting up the device Wait till the flash
19. Use only the car charger supplied by the manufacturer Use of another type of car charger will result in malfunction and or danger This product is intended to be supplied by a LISTED Power Unit marked with LPS Limited Power Source and output rated 12 V dc 2 0 A Use a specified cradle approved by the manufacturer Use a specified battery in the equipment About the AC Adapter Do not use the AC adapter in a high moisture environment Never touch the AC adapter when your hands or feet are wet Allow adequate ventilation around the AC adapter when using it to operate the device or charge the battery Do not cover the AC adapter with paper or other objects that will reduce cooling Do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case Regulatory Information 9 3 e Connect the AC adapter to a proper power source The voltage and grounding requirements are found on the product case and or packaging e Do not use the AC adapter if the cord becomes damaged e Do not attempt to service the unit There are no serviceable parts inside Replace the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture About the Radio Frequency Exposure This device meets the government s requirements for exposure to radio waves This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U S Government The exposure stan
20. ch Opens the Search box fr Add Folder Adds a folder in the current directory Ei Menu Settings Show all Check to show all files directories files directories Show image Check to have images shown as thumbnail s thumbnails Display type Sets the view to icon or list view Sort by Specifies the sorting order Home directory Specifies a folder as the home setting directory in File Manager Opening a File When you touch a filename File Manager tries to open or execute the file depending on the file type NOTE Not all files can be opened in this way Getac Applications 6 5 GPS ECompass GPS ECompass can e Function as a compass e Receive GPS satellite signals to calculate the location of your device e Record GPS logs Touch the GPS ECompass shortcut on the Home screen or touch GPS ECompass in the All Apps screen If GPS receiver is off a setting screen appears Check the item GPS satellites and touch EE The icon in the status bar indicates the GPS receiver is on The icon changes to 9 when GPS positioning is completed NOTE When not using GPS turn off the GPS receiver Leaving it on will on the Home screen consume more power You can touch the widget to turn the GPS receiver on or off The application has three pages as described later Touch one of the three buttons Satellite Position Electronic Compass and Location Information at the left side of the screen to see the page 6
21. d 3 1 Connecting to Mobile Networks Select Models Only Your device supports HSDPA High Speed Downlink Packet Access HSDPA is an enhanced 3G third generation mobile telephony communications protocol It can operate on 850 900 1800 1900 2100MHz Mobile network is enabled by default The icons in the Status bar indicate which kind of data network you re connected to and the voice and data network signal strength To check or modify settings touch on the Home screen gt Settings gt gt More under WIRELESS amp NETWORKS gt Mobile networks Using WLAN Networks Turning WLAN On or Off Touch the widget ka on the Home screen to turn WLAN on or off Or perform these steps 1 Touch on the Home screen gt Settings 2 Find the WLAN item under WIRELESS amp NETWORKS Slide the WLAN switch on or off When WLAN radio is turned on and your device finds a network that you connected to previously it connects to it NOTE When not using WLAN turn off the radio Leaving the radio on will consume more power 3 2 Getting Connected Connecting to a WLAN Network 1 Make sure the WLAN radio is on See Turning WLAN On or Off previously 2 Touch on the Home screen gt Settings 3 Touch WLAN Your device scans for available WLAN networks and displays the names in the screen 4 On the list of discovered networks touch the one you want to connect to 5 If the network is secured you re prompted
22. d on Use a soft lint free cloth to wipe the screen and the exterior of your device e Do not use paper towels to clean the screen e Never attempt to disassemble repair or make any modifications to your device Disassembly modification or any attempt at repair could cause damage to your device and even bodily injury or property damage and will void the warranty e Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as your device its parts or accessories 8 2 Caring and Maintenance Chapter 9 Regulatory Information NOTE Marking labels located on the exterior of your device indicate the regulations that your model complies with Please check the marking labels on your device and refer to the corresponding statements in this chapter Some notices apply to specific models only Regulations Statements European Notice Products with the CE marking comply with Radio amp Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Directive R amp TTE 1999 5 EEC the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89 336 EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC as amended by Directive 93 68 ECC issued by the Commission of the European Community Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Standards EN301489 1 Electronic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters ERM ElectroMagnetic Compatibility EMC standard for radio equipment and services Part 1 Common tec
23. dard for wireless devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1 6W kg Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value This is because the device is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the poser required to reach the network In general the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna the lower the power output The highest SAR value for the device as reported to the FCC is 0 27 W Kg While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various devices and at various positions they all meet the government requirement The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this device with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines SAR information on this device is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http www fcc gov oet fccid after searching on FCC ID QYLPHS8 PZ QYLZ710 and QYLZ710R For body worn operation this device has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines for use with an accessory that contains no metal and the positions the handset a minimum of 1 5 cm
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25. e available only for specific models Some setting items are available only for specific subscriptions you have with your carrier or applications you have in your device The Settings application contains most of the tools for customizing and configuring your device To open Settings touch on the Home screen gt Settings You can also get to Settings quickly at any screen by swiping down the Notifications from the top of any screen and touching the Settings icon fiz Wireless and Networks Settings Item Description WLAN To configure and use WLAN Bluetooth To configure and use Bluetooth Data usage To view the amount of data uploaded or downloaded by your device during a given period You can set up conditions for data usage More Airplane mode Check to turns off all wireless radios VPN To set the type of VPN to add and view the list of VPNs that you ve previously configured Tethering amp To share your device s mobile data connection via USB portable or as a portable WLAN hotspot hotspot Managing Your Device 7 3 Item Description Mobile networks To set up conditions for your device s connections with mobile data networks Device Settings Item Description Sound To configure sound related settings such as volume phone ringtone vibration with ringing notification sound etc Display To set brightness wallpaper sleep timeout and font size Storage To view the used and ava
26. e display surface Use the included stylus or your finger NOTE The stylus can be tethered to your device Store it in the slot on the back of your device when not in use Use the stylus or your finger to navigate and select objects on the screen Here are some common terms that you should know when using the touchscreen e Touch Touch the screen once with the stylus to open an item or select an object 2 2 Basic Skills e Touch and hold Touch and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for that item e Drag Hold the stylus on an item and without lifting the stylus move across the screen until you reach the target position e Swipe or slide Move the stylus across the screen without pausing when you first touch it so you don t drag instead For example you slide the screen up or down to scroll a list e Pinch In some applications such as Maps and Gallery you can zoom in and out by placing two fingers on the screen at once and pinching them together to zoom out or spreading them apart to zoom in Landscape or Portrait View Your device supports a landscape view and a portrait view rotate 90 to the left as shown below The display orientation changes automatically when you rotate the device 90 to the left or back Landscape Portrait NOTE The orientation remains landscape when you rotate the device 90 to the right or 180 to an upside down manner Basic Skills 2
27. er or connecting the AC adapter This will cause the magnetic interference to the compass Location Information The Location Information page shows the geographic information of the current location once GPS positioning is completed Speed KM h Altitude im 1 Latitude Longitude Bearing Accuracy im Date Time 6 8 Getac Applications Settings Touch H and touch Setting Items Descriptions Location Service Check GPS satellites to turn on GPS receiver Satellites Log See the next subsection for information Rotation Type Set to Needle Compass for a pivoting needle on a fixed dial or Wheel Compass for a fixed needle on a rotating dial Display Check Calibration to display the Accuracy reading on the Electronic Compass screen Check Balance to display the Pitch Roll reading on the Electronic Compass screen Touch OK for the changes to take effect GPS Logging You can record a GPS log file for the use of other applications The default output format is NMEA You can set the format to binary mode See Getac Peripheral Settings in Chapter 7 1 2 Touch H and touch Setting Touch Start to write Log in storage sdcard0 GpsLog In the selection menu that pops up touch to accept the default folder for storing the file If you want to specify a different folder select it in the menu Touch OK The recording will continue until you stop it
28. he right along with the current time Notifications icons Status icons You can open the Notifications panel by swiping down from the top To respond to a notification touch it in the panel Toggle screen rotation lock Open Settings Clear all 2 8 Basic Skills Entering Information You enter text numbers and symbols using the onscreen keyboard Some applications open the keyboard automatically In others you touch an input field where you want to enter text to open the keyboard To enter text touch the keys on the keyboard to type To enter numbers or symbols touch the Symbols key to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard Basic Skills 2 9 Chapter 3 Getting Connected This chapter tells you how you can get your device connected through a variety of ways Overview Types of Connections Your device can connect to a variety of networks and devices including mobile networks for voice and data transmission WLAN networks and Bluetooth devices such as headsets You can also connect your device to a computer to transfer files Entering Airplane Mode Some locations may require you to switch off all wireless radios You can do so by placing your device in Airplane mode To quickly enter Airplane mode press and hold the power button until a menu pops up Touch Airplane mode The i icon displays in the Status bar Power off Airplane mode Airplane mode is OFF Getting Connecte
29. hnical requirements EN301489 17 Electronic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters ERM ElectroMagnetic Compatibility EMC standard for radio equipment and services Part 17 Specific conditions for 2 4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment Regulatory Information 9 1 EN55022 Radio disturbance characteristics EN55024 Immunity characteristics EN6100 3 2 Limits for harmonic current emissions EN6100 3 3 Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low voltage supply system EN60950 IEC 60950 Product Safety The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for modifications made by the User and the consequences thereof which may alter the conformity of the product with the CE Marking FCC Regulations This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device 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 radiated radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio
30. ilable space on your device s storage Battery To view battery usage data Apps To view details about the applications installed on your device and to manage them Personal Settings Item Description Location services To configure how you want your device to determine your location and how you want to share your location with Google and others Security To configure screen lock power on password device administration and credential storage Language amp input To set up display language personal dictionary keyboard language input method voice search and text to speech output Backup amp reset To back up data and settings and to reset to factory default state 7 4 Managing Your Device Accounts Settings Item Description Add account To add accounts The screen lists the account s you have added to the device To manage an account touch it System Settings Item Description Dock To set if you want to use the external antenna of the office vehicle dock when connected You can also enable the auto switch function To specify which audio output to use when an office vehicle dock is connected Check to disable the sound that indicates your device is inserted to or removed from the docking station Date amp time To use automatic data and time or to enter manually To choose data and time format Accessibility To modify your device s accessibility settings Developer options To set up
31. ing light turns into solid light before you try to start up the device Flashes in red and amber by turns to indicate that the battery is in an abnormal state Ask for repair service in case this happens Glows in red to indicate that the battery power is critically low less than 10 Flashes in red to inform you of scheduled appointments alarms and reminders Touch Screen Displays the output of your device and P 2 2 responds to your touching 1 2 Getting Started Back Components Ref Component Description See Also Serves as the input device by tapping on the P 2 2 touchscreen to make selections and enter information Store it in the slot when not in USE Provides extra light when taking pictures P 5 4 Can also function as torch light when set accordingly Takes still pictures or records video clips The P 5 4 rear lens supports 5 MP mega pixel Inside is the RFID antenna that reads RFID P 6 10 Antenna Radio frequency identification tags Optional Getting Started 1 3 Top Components Description See Also Barcode Scans and reads barcodes P 6 1 Reader Lens Optional Power Button Starts up your device P 2 1 Turns off or restores the screen When pressed longer Opens a menu with options for Power off Airplane mode and silent vibrate ring mode Volume c1 decreases the sound volume Control Buttons c1 increases the sound volume Trigger Button
32. l drag the white phone icon to the right toward the green phone icon Declining a Call To decline an incoming call drag the white phone icon to the left toward the red phone icon 4 4 Placing and Receiving Calls Select Models Only Ending a Call To end a call touch the red bar at the bottom of the screen During a Call Adjusting the Phone Volume To adjust the call volume use the volume control button on your device c1 to increase or c1 to decrease CAUTION Never raise the sound volume level too high when using earphones An excessive sound volume level could cause damage to your hearing Using Additional Functions When a call is in progress you can put a call on hold create a phone conference mute your microphone and more Use the icons on the screen for various operations 127 6666 0000 he ph k d Place another call while aa putting the current call Mute the microphone on hold during the call Place the call on hold Placing and Receiving Calls Select Models Only 4 5 More Phone Operations Reading or Sending Messages To read or send text messages SMS and multimedia messages MMS use the Messaging application Checking Your Voicemail When you have a new voicemail message the E icon appears in the Status bar To listen to your voicemail open the Notification panel and touch the notification item Making an Emergency Call You can use your device to dial the international
33. l ways e Touch the Phone icon R in the Favorites tray on the Home screen e Touch the Phone application icon in the All Apps screen e Touch a phone number item in an application Placing and Receiving Calls Select Models Only 4 1 Dialing a Call 1 Open the Phone application Touch if you are not in the phone keypad screen 2 Touch the keys on the phone keypad to enter phone number 3 Touch the white phone icon at the bottom of the screen to place the call Placing a Call from Contacts 1 Open the Phone application Touch You will see your contacts list 4 2 Placing and Receiving Calls Select Models Only NOTE Besides managing your contacts information from here you can also use the People application to manage the information 2 Touch the phone number to use to call the contact Placing a Call from the Call Log 1 Open the Phone application Touch OI The Call log is a list of all the calls you ve made received or missed i 0910 999 999 a cy Andy Lee a 0 66665 0000 Mary Clare 02 8838 0000 2 Touch the white phone icon at the right of the entry Placing and Receiving Calls Select Models Only 4 3 Responding to a Call When you receive a phone call the Incoming Call screen opens with the caller ID and any additional information about the caller that you have entered in Contacts 1 02 6666 0000 T gei Answering a Call To answer an incoming cal
34. ne 3 1 SEE EE E 3 1 Types of Connections rrnnnnnnvrvvnnvvvverrrrvrrnnnnnnnnnnrnnnneeeeeeeeene 3 1 Entering Airplane Mode rnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnee 3 1 Connecting to Mobile Networks Select Models Only 3 2 Using WLAN Networks cccccccceessssseseeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeees 3 2 Turning WLAN On or Off cccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 2 Connecting to a WLAN Network rnnnnnrnnnnnnnvvnnnnennnnnnnnnn 3 3 Using the Bluetooth FUNCTION ccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneaaees 3 4 Turning Bluetooth On or Off rrrvvnnnrrnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnne 3 4 Pairing with a Bluetooth DeViCE cssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 4 Connecting to a Computer via USB i rmnnrnnnrrvvrnnnnnvrvennnnnnnnreen 3 5 Adding an ACCOUNT vec cac ee scdesescicadnicvcdavtanctanscachtadventarienadsateceacet 3 6 Chapter 4 Placing and Receiving Calls Select Models Only 4 1 Opening the Phone Application cccccccscceeeeeseesesssseeeeeees 4 1 PCI GN EE NE 4 2 BIEN 1 aE a sanesascs cca d eeu E E 4 2 Placing a Call from Contacts rrrrnnnornrrrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnre 4 2 Placing a Call from the Call Log rrrvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvrerrrvrvreeren 4 3 Responding to a Call wunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsonnnnnnnnnnnnnsnsennnnne 4 4 Answering C lluyumvssmnpenmnmnendu used 4 4 Declining a Call eee 4 4 Ending a Call EEE 4 5 D ring a Calli EE EEE 4 5 Adjusting th
35. nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsnnvnnnne 1 6 Getting Your Device Ready for Use rrrmmnnervrvvvrrrvrrrnnrnnnnnnnnnn 1 7 Installing the SIM Card Select Models Only 00 1 7 Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery 1 8 Performing the Initial Startup rvvrrrnnrrrrrrvrrrvvererrrrererenr 1 9 Using IN ee 1 10 Using a MicroSD Card cccccccccccceeseesssesseessseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 10 USING the TOME riesi A 1 11 Chapter 2 Basic Skills isc sce scisecseccsseeseccederntsesseneatessasenciertesenawencsneceess 2 1 Waking Up and Shutting DOWN cccccceeeeessssseeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 1 Waking UP EEE ernie cen ee enon eer rr 2 1 Shutting DOWN anneks 2 2 Navigating on the Screen mmmmmnnavvvvvvvvvvvrnnnvrnnnnnnnnnnnrnrrnnrnvenen 2 2 Landscape or Portrait ViQW cccccccccsssssceeseeeeesseeseeeeeees 2 3 Home Screen soa cssedieniccecutacesaccdeehedicsecenctindetalbceacacedsdccacbiabechien 2 4 Extensions to the Home Screen sseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 4 Customizing Your Home SCreen rrnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnvrennnnnnn 2 5 USING Applications Lana nivniden 2 6 Navigation Baf caecascinerte canes teeatcescccsseanscaseeesetacens ces teumseeneea cece 2 7 Status Bar and Notifications Panel sssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 2 8 Entering INFOPMAtION ccccccccccccecceeceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeess 2 9 Chapter 3 Getting Connectedi nr nrnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnvnnvn
36. o remove the SIM card slightly push in the card to release it and then pull the card out of the slot Getting Started 1 7 3 Close the cover and tighten the screw Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery Be sure to fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time 1 Fit the converter plug to the AC adapter 2 Connect the DC jack end of the AC adapter to your device and the other end to a wall outlet 3 The charge indicator glows in amber when charging is in progress Do not disconnect your device from AC power until the battery is fully charged as indicated by the amber indicator turning into green This will take a couple of hours CAUTION For optimal performance of the lithium battery take note of the following e Use the included AC adapter only e There is no need to fully discharge the battery before charging You can charge the battery before it is discharged e Do not charge the battery where the temperature is high e g in direct sunlight 1 8 Getting Started As a battery protection store the device where the temperature is appropriate Avoid high temperatures The battery can be charged when its temperature is between 0 C 32 F and 40 C 104 F If you will not use the product for a long period of time be sure to fully charge the battery at least once every two weeks Over discharge of the battery can affect the charging performance Performing the Ini
37. ons This chapter describes the applications added by Getac for special features of your device Barcode Utility and Configuration Select Models Only Barcode Utility Barcode Utility isa demo application that can read barcodes of the following types Code 39 Code 128 EAN JAN UPC GS1 Databar Interleaved 2 of 5 PDF417 QR Code Data Matrix OCR NOTE For enhanced applications and customization of the barcode reader contact your authorized Getac dealer Getac Applications 6 1 1 To configure barcode options use Barcode Config as described in the next section 2 Touch the Barcode Utility shortcut on the Home screen or touch Barcode Utility in the All Apps screen Continuous 3 Toscan one barcode at a time touch Trigger To scan continuously touch Continuous 4 Aim the green scan beam so that it is centered over the barcode Adjust the lens distance from the barcode shorter for a smaller barcode and farther for a larger one r j My NOTE If the code being scanned is highly reflective e g laminated it may be necessary to tilt the code 5 to prevent unwanted reflection 6 2 Getac Applications 5 Upon a successful scan the system beeps and the scan beam turns off The decoded barcode data will be entered If you are in continuous scanning mode the scan beam turns back on again for the next barcode To stop scanning touch Stop Continuous NOTE The scan beam also turns off after
38. options useful for developers Getac peripherals See the below subsection Getac Peripheral Settings Item Description Barcode reader See below Trigger button Check to have the Trigger button initiate a barcode scanning action and send out decoded barcode data as if the data is typed by a keyboard Managing Your Device 5 Item Description Button settings To assign an application to the button instead of using it as a trigger button GPS See below SBAS Check to enable SBAS Check to set the GPS output format to binary mode Uncheck to set it to NMEA format Cold Start To clear all GPS data in the device G sensor See below G sensor To calibrate G sensor Your device has a built in calibration G sensor for sensing the orientation landscape or portrait of the device Navigation bar See below Function buttons Check to enable the F1 to F4 function buttons Function button To assign an application to the function button settings Touchscreen See below Touchscreen To calibrate the touchscreen When started do not auto calibration touch the screen and wait till the calibration is completed Z710 system See below Firmware To upgrade your device s firmware with the upgrade firmware files on an external SD card CAUTION For advanced users only Firmware To upgrade your device s firmware via air wireless upgrade OTA network CAUTION For advanced users only 7 6 Managing Your De
39. tial Startup When turning on your device for the very first time you will be guided through a setup process 1 Make sure that your device is either connected to AC power or the battery has power Press the power button The device powers up and displays the initial screen Select Models Only If a SIM card has been inserted and the mobile phone network operator or you has set the PIN you will be prompted to enter the PIN Touch OK after entering the PIN Follow the on screen instructions to complete the initial setup process After the setup is completed the Home screen appears You can now use your device Getting Started 1 9 Using Options Using a MicroSD Card Your device has a microSD card slot where you can insert a microSD memory card Inserting a MicroSD Card 1 Flip open the microSD card cover 2 Insert the card into the slot with the connector pointing to the slot and its label facing the front of the device 3 Close the cover Removing an SD card You can safely remove the SD card from your device any time the device is shut down If you need to remove the card while the device is on unmount the card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the card To unmount 1 Touch on the Home screen gt Settings 1 10 Getting Started 2 Touch Storage and touch Unmount SD card under EXTERNAL SD CARD 3 Flip open the microSD card cover Press the edge of the card to release it and then pull
40. timeout Barcode Config Barcode Config allows you to configure options specific to individual barcode symbologies 1 Touch the Barcode Config shortcut on the Home screen or touch Barcode Config in the All Apps screen Module Code 39 Code 128 Il EAN JAN UPC a GS Databar NI Interleaved of 5 Getac Applications 6 3 2 Touch the name of a symbology to configure You can enable or disable the individual symbology and configure the options as needed To restore default settings or enable all symbologies touch Module File Manager File Manager allows you to organize your data in the internal SD card and any connected external storage such as a microSD card or USB disk Touch the File Manager shortcut on the Home screen or touch File Manager in the All Apps screen To exit touch Ei gt Exit Button Descriptions Left side buttons Buttons Descriptions Home Goes to the root directory Upper Goes one level up to the parent directory 6 4 Getac Applications Buttons Descriptions Multi Select Enables or disables multiple selections When enabled you can touch multiple files or folders for one batch operation A set of buttons appear on the left side of the screen for you to use Paste Pastes what you have cut or copied to the current directory View Switches between icon and list view Refresh Refreshes the current directory Upper right buttons Buttons Descriptions OY Sear
41. unavailable TV Shows Play Music Use Play Music to organize and listen to music and audio files Play Store Use Play Store to get all your applications and entertainment in one place 5 2 Android Preinstalled Applications Apps Descriptions Settings The Settings app contains most of the tools for customizing and configuring your device See Settings in Chapter 7 for more information Sound Record This is a tool for recording sound Talk Talk is Google s instant messaging and audio and video chat service Voice Dialer Use Voice Dialer to make a call by saying the name of a contact as stored in the People app or telephone number Voice Search Use Voice Search to quickly search your device the web and nearby locations by speaking instead of typing YouTube This is the official YouTube app for Android Android Preinstalled Applications 5 3 Camera Use the Camera application to take pictures and shoot videos In addition you can have GPS information embedded into the picture video file Touch the Camera shortcut on the Home screen or touch Camera in the All Apps screen Also when waking up the device you can drag the lock icon toward the camera icon to go directly to the Camera application Taking Pictures 1 Open the Camera application Touch O if you are not in Camera mode 2 Touch to select the front or rear camera lens 3 If you want to adjust settings touch Flash mode Return
42. vice Chapter 8 Caring and Maintenance This chapter provides guidelines on taking care of your device Resetting Your Device To restart the device press and hold the power button until a menu pops up Touch Power off and then Reboot In case the device stops responding to your operation you can force the device to power off by pressing and holding the power button for more than 10 seconds Then turn on again Caring for Your Device Taking good care of your device will ensure trouble free operation and reduce the risk of damage to your device e Keep your device away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures e Avoid exposing your device to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time e Do not place anything on top of your device or drop objects on your device Caring and Maintenance 8 1 e Do not drop your device or subject it to severe shock e Do not subject your device to sudden and severe temperature changes This could cause moisture condensation inside the unit which could damage your device In the event of moisture condensation allow your device to dry out completely before use e The screen surface can easily be scratched Avoid touching it with sharp objects Non adhesive generic screen protectors designed specifically for use on portable devices with LCD panels may be used to help protect the screen from minor scratches e Never clean your device with it powere

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