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  • Page 1 OT-300 Android Handheld Computer User's Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..................5 Features ......................5 Package Contents ..................5 Product Overview ..................6 Front and Back ..................6 Left and Right ..................7 Top and Bottom ..................7 LED Indicators ....................8 Getting Started .................. 9 Installing the Battery ..................
  • Page 3 Application and Operation ............... 30 Browser ......................30 Launching a Web Page ................ 30 Viewing the Current Web Page ............30 Managing Web Pages ................31 Camera ......................32 Capturing Photos ................. 32 Reviewing Photos ................32 Configuring Camera Settings ............... 33 Recording Videos .................
  • Page 4 Viewing Call Log .................. 56 Barcode Scanner Module ................57 Configuring Barcode Reader Settings ..........57 Reading a Barcode ................58 MSR Module ....................59 Configuring MSR Settings ..............59 Testing the MSR Module ..............60 Appendix .................... 61 Specifications ....................61 Troubleshooting ....................

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Preface Copyright Copyright © 2013. All rights reserved. No part of this user manual may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language, in any form or by any means, without permission from the manufacturer. Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo and Tags are trademarks of Google Inc.
  • Page 6 Regulatory Statement SAR Information THIS MOBILE DEVICE MEETS GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines. These guidelines were developed by the independent scientific organization ICNIRP and include safety margins designed to assure the protection of all persons, regardless of age and health.
  • Page 7 RF Exposure Information (SAR) 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.

  • Page 8: Fcc Regulations

    FCC Regulations 15.19(a)(3): 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.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    It also passed IP54 sealing protection and is 1.5m drop resistant. Optional features for OT-300 are 1D or 2D barcode scanner and MSR or IC card. These modular features are combined in various ways to satisfy transportation and logistics, public sector and hospitality related application settings.

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    INTRODUCTION: Product Overview Product Overview Front and Back 7 6 5 Item Description LEDs Indicate power and system, wireless, and integrated modules (barcode, NFC, MSR, or IC card) status. Receiver For listening to the phone conversation. Proximity and light Adjust the screen brightness according to the sensor surrounding light.

  • Page 11: Left And Right

    INTRODUCTION: Product Overview Left and Right Item Description Barcode scan trigger Press to scan barcodes. keys USB port Connect to a USB cable for data transfer or battery charging purposes. Earphone jack Connect to an earphone. Volume keys Press to adjust the volume. Top and Bottom Item Description...

  • Page 12: Led Indicators

    INTRODUCTION: LED Indicators LED Indicators The OT-300 handheld computer has three LED indicators. Item Description Module indicator Lit Green when any of these modules is active: • 1D & 2D barcode scanner • NFC • MSR • IC Card Wireless indicator Lit Green when wireless connection (3G, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth) is activated.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED: Installing the Battery Getting Started Installing the Battery 1. Press and slide down to open the battery cover. Lift up to remove the battery cover. 2. Align the battery connectors on the battery with the pins in the battery compartment. Then insert the battery.

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    GETTING STARTED: Charging the Battery Charging the Battery 1. Open the protective cap. 2. Connect the device using the DC to USB cable and power adaptor. 3. Plug the other end of the power adaptor to the wall outlet to start charging. NOTE: Use only the supplied power adaptor and DC to USB cable to charge the battery.

  • Page 15: Installing The Memory Card

    GETTING STARTED: Installing the Memory Card Installing the Memory Card 1. Remove the battery compartment cover. 2. Lift the memory card slot upward. 3. Insert a micro SD card into the memory card slot. 4. Gently place down the memory card slot. 5.

  • Page 16: Powering The Device On/Off

    GETTING STARTED: Powering the Device On/Off Powering the Device On/Off To turn on the device: Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds to turn on the device. To turn off the device: 1. Press and hold the Power button for at least 3 seconds.

  • Page 17: Unlocking The Screen

    GETTING STARTED: Unlocking the Screen Unlocking the Screen By default, the screen is locked after turning the device on or after a period of inactivity. The screen lock time can be set in Settings menu (see“Configuring Display Settings” on page 20). To unlock the screen, drag towards .

  • Page 18: Using The Handheld Computer

    USING THE HANDHELD COMPUTER: Understanding the Interface Using the Handheld Computer Understanding the Interface Home Screen Overview Item Description Status Bar Display status icons and notifications. See “Status and Notifications” on page 15 for more information. Home screen Main screen display. •...

  • Page 19: Status And Notifications

    USING THE HANDHELD COMPUTER: Understanding the Interface Status and Notifications The Status Bar always appears on top of the screen and indicates different types of information. Item Description Bluetooth icon Indicate Bluetooth is enabled. To enable this function, see “Connecting to Bluetooth Devices”...

  • Page 20: Using The Touch Screen

    USING THE HANDHELD COMPUTER: Understanding the Interface Using the Touch Screen The device is equipped with a 4.3-inch touch screen. The following describes some tips on how to use the touch screen. Touching • Touch an icon displayed on the screen to select it. •...

  • Page 21: Managing The Home Screen

    USING THE HANDHELD COMPUTER: Understanding the Interface Managing the Home Screen Add shortcut icons, widgets, and folders on the Home screen and change the wallpaper. To change the wallpaper: 1. Touch and hold a blank space on the Home screen. 2.

  • Page 22: Opening Applications

    USING THE HANDHELD COMPUTER: Understanding the Interface To remove items: 1. Touch and hold the desired item to remove. 2. Drag and drop the item to the Remove icon until the item turns red. The application icon is removed from the Home screen.

  • Page 23: Changing Basic Settings

    USING THE HANDHELD COMPUTER: Changing Basic Settings Changing Basic Settings Setting the Date and Time Adjust the date and time of the handheld computer to provide accurate operation. The time zone can also be set accordingly. To automatically adjust date and time, perform the following: 1.

  • Page 24: Configuring Display Settings

    USING THE HANDHELD COMPUTER: Changing Basic Settings Configuring Display Settings The handheld computer display can be configured in many ways to better suit the working environment. To adjust the brightness, perform the following: 1. On the Home Screen, touch > Settings. 2.

  • Page 25: Configuring Sound Settings

    USING THE HANDHELD COMPUTER: Changing Basic Settings Configuring Sound Settings The handheld computer has several sound settings such as general sound, ringtones, notifications, and alarms. To adjust the volume, perform the following: 1. On the Home Screen, touch > Settings. 2.

  • Page 26: Managing Wireless And Network Settings

    USING THE HANDHELD COMPUTER: Managing Wireless and Network Settings Managing Wireless and Network Settings Connecting to Wireless Networks To connect to an available wireless network, perform the following: 1. On the Home Screen, touch > Settings. 2. In WIRELESS & NETWORK, touch Wi-Fi and set it to ON to enable the Wi-Fi function.

  • Page 27: Configuring Language And Keyboard Settings

    USING THE HANDHELD COMPUTER: Configuring Language and Keyboard Settings Configuring Language and Keyboard Settings Changing the System Language To change the system language, perform the following: 1. On the Home Screen, touch > Settings. 2. In PERSONAL, touch Language & input. 3.

  • Page 28: Using The User Dictionary

    USING THE HANDHELD COMPUTER: Configuring Language and Keyboard Settings Using the User Dictionary The device has a built-in user dictionary, allowing users to add words to it. To add words to the dictionary, perform the following: 1. On the Home Screen, touch >...

  • Page 29: Advanced Settings

    USING THE HANDHELD COMPUTER: Advanced Settings Advanced Settings Configuring Location Services Based on the location, the Location Services settings menu allows interactive options with Google. 1. On the Home Screen, touch > Settings > Location services. 2. Touch one of the following options: •...

  • Page 30: Managing Accounts

    USING THE HANDHELD COMPUTER: Advanced Settings • Unknown sources: Check the box to allow installation of applications from unknown sources. • Trusted credentials: Allow applications to display trusted CA certificates. • Install from storage: Install encrypted certificates from memory card. •...
  • Page 31 USING THE HANDHELD COMPUTER: Advanced Settings 3. Touch Corporate. 4. Enter the Email address and Password. NOTE: If there are more than one accounts, check the Send email from this account by default box to set the current account as the default account.
  • Page 32 USING THE HANDHELD COMPUTER: Advanced Settings To sync accounts, perform the following: 1. On the Home Screen, touch > Settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Touch the desired account to sync. 3. Check the boxes of the desired data to sync, such as Contacts, Calendar.

  • Page 33: Managing Storage Space

    USING THE HANDHELD COMPUTER: Advanced Settings Managing Storage Space Use the Storage settings menu to view the total and available space on the device. The device has two storage sources: • USB STORAGE: The internal storage • SD CARD: The micro SD card To view the total and available storage space, touch from the Home Screen, then touch Settings >...

  • Page 34: Application And Operation

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: Browser Application and Operation This chapter covers information on how to use pre-installed applications and customize related settings. Browser Use Browser to view web pages. Launching a Web Page 1. On the Home Screen, touch > Browser. 2.

  • Page 35: Managing Web Pages

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: Browser Managing Web Pages Touch to change the view current setting or configure other functions. • Refresh: Select to reload current web page. • Forward: Select to go to the next page. • Bookmarks: Select to view bookmarks, history, or saved pages.

  • Page 36: Camera

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: Camera Camera Use Camera to capture photos and panorama shots and record videos. Capturing Photos 1. On the Home Screen, touch > Camera. Flash mode Zoom icon Touch to enter Camera menu. Touch to view the latest record file. 2.

  • Page 37: Configuring Camera Settings

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: Camera Configuring Camera Settings Touch to enter the camera menu. Perform the following: • Touch to configure the basic camera settings. Available options: Store location (OFF/ON), Picture size (5M Pixels/3M Pixels/2M Pixels/WXGA/HD720/1M Pixel/SVGA/WVGA/VGA/CIF/QVGA/QCIF), Focus mode (Normal/Macro), Anti Banding (Auto/60 Hz/50 Hz/ Off), Restore defaults (Cancel/OK).

  • Page 38: Recording Videos

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: Camera Recording Videos 1. On the Home Screen, touch > Camera. 2. Touch and select to switch to Video mode. Zoom icon Touch to enter Video menu. Touch to view the latest record file. 3. Aim the device at the subject. 4.

  • Page 39: Configuring Video Settings

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: Camera Configuring Video Settings Touch to enter the video menu. Perform the following: • Touch to configure the basic video settings. Available options: Store location (OFF/ON), Video Encoder (H264/H263/MPEG4), Audio Encoder (AAC/ AMRNB), Video duration (30 minutes/15 minutes/10 minutes/30 seconds), Color effect (None/Mono/Sepia/ Negative/Solarize), Power Mode (Normal_Power/ Low_Power), Restore defaults (Cancel/OK).

  • Page 40: Capturing Panorama Shots

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: Camera Capturing Panorama Shots 1. On the Home Screen, touch > Camera. 2. Touch and select to switch to Panorama mode. Touch to view the latest record file. 3. Aim the device at the subject. 4. Touch to start capturing the shot.

  • Page 41: Email

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: Email Email Use the device to send and receive emails using Internet email accounts. Setting up an Email Account 1. On the Home Screen, touch > Email. 2. Enter the email address and password. 3. Touch Next. NOTE: Touch Manual setup to manually configure the email.

  • Page 42: Viewing Emails

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: Email 6. Enter the account and display names and touch Next. Once the account setup is complete, the device will automatically retrieve the emails. Viewing Emails By default, emails are automatically saved in the Inbox folder. Unread emails Indicates this email contains attachment.

  • Page 43: Composing And Sending An Email

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: Email Composing and Sending an Email 1. On the Home Screen, touch > Email. 2. Touch 3. Enter the recipient’s email address in the To field. 4. Enter a subject in the Subject field (if necessary). 5. Compose the email. NOTE: To add attachments to emails, touch >...

  • Page 44: Deleting Emails

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: Email Deleting Emails To delete an email at a time, perform the following: 1. On the Home Screen, touch > Email. 2. Touch an email to open it. 3. Touch to delete the current email. To delete selected emails in the same folder, perform the following: 1.

  • Page 45: Adding Other Email Accounts

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: Email Adding Other Email Accounts 1. On the Home Screen, touch > Email. 2. Touch > Settings. 3. Touch ADD ACCOUNT. 4. Repeat Steps 2~6 in “Setting up an Email Account” on page 37. NOTE: Check the Send email from this account by default box to set this new account as the default email account.

  • Page 46: File Manager

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: File Manager File Manager Use File Manager to browse and manage files/folders stored in the internal memory (the device) or the memory card installed in the device. Browsing Files 1. On the Home Screen, touch > File Manager. 2.

  • Page 47: Gallery

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: Gallery Gallery Use Gallery to view captured photos, recorded videos, or downloaded photos stored in the internal memory (the device) or the memory card installed in the device. Viewing Photos 1. On the Home Screen, touch > Gallery. 2.

  • Page 48: Playing Videos

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: Gallery Playing Videos 1. On the Home Screen, touch > Gallery. 2. Touch the desired album/folder. The recorded files are displayed in thumbnails. 3. Touch the desired video to playback. 4. Perform one of the following: • To play the video, touch •...

  • Page 49: Messaging

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: Messaging Messaging Use Messaging to send and receive text and MMS messages. Creating and Sending a Text Message 1. On the Home Screen, touch > Messaging. 2. Touch 3. Enter the recipient’s phone number in the To field. 4.

  • Page 50: Configuring Messaging Settings

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: Messaging Configuring Messaging Settings 1. On the Home Screen, touch > Messaging. 2. Touch > Settings. 3. Touch an option and change the necessary settings: • Delete old messages: Select this option to delete old messages as limits are reached. •...

  • Page 51: Music

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: Music Music Use Music to listen to the favorite songs using the device. Playing a Song 1. On the Home Screen, touch > Music. 2. Touch the Song tab. All songs are displayed on the screen. 3. Touch a song to play. Touch to enter Now Playing screen.

  • Page 52: Creating Playlist

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: Music Creating Playlist 1. On the Home Screen, touch > Music. 2. Touch and hold the desired song to add. 3. Touch Add to playlist. 4. Select a playlist. To create a new playlist, touch New. Enter the new playlist name and touch Save.

  • Page 53: Deleting A Song

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: Music Deleting a Song 1. On the Home Screen, touch > Music. 2. Touch and hold the desired song to delete. 3. Touch Delete. 4. Touch OK to delete the selected song. Configuring the Sound Effect 1. On the Home Screen, touch >...

  • Page 54: People

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: People People Use People to view and manage the contact list. Adding New Contact 1. On the Home Screen, touch > People. 2. Touch 3. Touch one of the following: • New Contact in Device: To save the new contact to the phone memory.

  • Page 55: Importing Contacts

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: People Importing Contacts To import contacts from the SIM card, perform the following: 1. On the Home Screen, touch > People. 2. Touch > Import/export > Import from SIM card. 3. Touch the desired contact to import. To import contacts from the memory card, perform the following: 1.

  • Page 56: Backing Up Contacts

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: People Backing Up Contacts To copy contacts to the SIM card, perform the following: 1. On the Home Screen, touch > People. 2. Touch > Import/export > Export to SIM/RUIM card. 3. Touch the desired contact to export. To copy contacts to the memory card, perform the following: 1.

  • Page 57: Managing Contacts

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: People Managing Contacts To edit a contact information, perform the following: 1. On the Home Screen, touch > People. 2. Touch the desired contact to modify. 3. Touch > Edit. 4. Modify the necessary information. 5. Touch DONE to save the changes. To share a contact information, perform the following: 1.
  • Page 58 APPLICATION AND OPERATION: People To send all calls from specific contact to voicemail, perform the following: 1. On the Home Screen, touch > People. 2. Touch the desired contact to revert all calls directly to voicemail. 3. Touch > All calls to voicemail. To add a contact to Favorite list, perform the following: 1.

  • Page 59: Phone

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: Phone Phone Use Phone to make or receive a phone call using the device. Making a Call 1. On the Home Screen, touch > Phone. 2. Enter the phone number using the on-screen keypad. • To delete a wrong number, touch •...

  • Page 60: Answering A Call

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: Phone Answering a Call • To answer a call, touch and drag it to the icon. • To reject the call, touch and drag it to the icon. • To reject and send a message directly to the caller, touch and drag it to the icon.

  • Page 61: Barcode Scanner Module

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: Barcode Scanner Module Barcode Scanner Module This device is equipped with a barcode scanner module which supports many of the popular barcode formats currently used worldwide. Configuring Barcode Reader Settings Use the Barcode Reader settings menu to configure the barcode reader related settings.

  • Page 62: Reading A Barcode

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: Barcode Scanner Module 3. Touch to return to the Home screen. Reading a Barcode To read a 1D barcode, perform the following: 1. Press and release the barcode scan trigger key. 2. Aim the scanning beam at the barcode. 3.

  • Page 63: Msr Module

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: MSR Module MSR Module The Magnetic Stripe Reader module supports tracks 1, 2, and 3 covering all possible reading methods currently in use. Configuring MSR Settings Use the MSR settings menu to configure the MSR module related settings. 1.

  • Page 64: Testing The Msr Module

    APPLICATION AND OPERATION: MSR Module Testing the MSR Module 1. On the Home Screen, touch > Settings > MSR Settings. 2. Touch MSR Demo to open the swipe test screen. 3. Swipe a magnetic stripe card through the MSR module. Make sure the magnetic stripe is facing upward.

  • Page 65: Appendix

    APPENDIX: Specifications Appendix Specifications OT-300 Specifications ARM CPU Qualcomm Dual Core 1.2GHz 4.3” TFT panel, 800 x 480 pixels Touch Capacitive two point Touch Panel (sunlight readable) Memory Low power DDRII 1GB, NAND Flash 8GB Communication WiFi 802.11b/g/n; Bluetooth 2.1+EDR...
  • Page 66 APPENDIX: Specifications OT-300 Specifications Optional Accessories Battery pack Cradle Storage Temperature -20 ~ +60º C Operating Temperature -5 ~ +50º C Packing Adaptor Power cord Quick start guide USB cable DC to USB cable Earphone *Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    APPENDIX: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. The device powers off automatically. • The battery power is depleted. Charge the battery. 2. No sound comes out from the device. • Check whether the volume is set to mute. Press the volume keys to adjust volume.

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