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Arbor Technology GT-500 User Manual

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GT-500
5" Rugged Android™ Handheld
Device with LTE solution
User's Manual
Version 1.0
2016.09
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  • Page 1 GT-500 5” Rugged Android™ Handheld Device with LTE solution User's Manual Version 1.0 2016.09...
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  • Page 3: Revision History

    Revision History Version Release Time Description 2016.09 Initial release - i -...

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    Preface Contents Copyright Copyright © 2016 ARBOR Technology Corp. All Rights Reserved. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Revision History ....................i Contents ......................ii Preface......................v Declaration of Conformity..................v CE ........................v FCC Class B ....................v RoHS ......................vi SVHC / REACH ...................vi Symbols Description ..................vii Important Safety Instructions ................vii Rechargeable Battery Pack Safety ..............ix General Cleaning Tips..................x Cleaning Tools .....................xi Recommended Cleaning Procedures ............xi Disposing of the Equipment ................

  • Page 6: Contents

    Contents 3.2.1 Extending Home Screen ..............24 3.3 Using Cellular Network.................25 3.3.1 Making/Receiving Calls ..............25 3.3.2 Configuring Your SIM Cards..............26 3.4 Using the Wi-Fi Feature ................26 3.4.1 Enabling Wi-Fi and Connecting to a WLAN ........27 3.4.2 Adding a Wi-Fi Network..............28 3.4.3 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network by WPS ..........29 3.4.4 Forgetting/Modifying a Wi-Fi Network ..........30 3.4.5 Making Your Device a Wi-Fi Hotspot..........31 3.5 Using the Bluetooth Feature ................32...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface Preface Declaration of Conformity The CE symbol on your product indicates that it is in compliance with the directives of the Union European (EU). A Certificate of Compliance is available by contacting Technical Support. This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded cables are used for external wiring.

  • Page 8: Rohs

    (PBDE) in electrical and electronic products. Member states of the EU are to enforce by 7/1/2006. ARBOR Technology Corp. hereby states that the listed products do not contain unintentional additions of lead, mercury, hex chrome, PBB or PBDB that exceed a maximum concentration value of 0.1% by weight or for cadmium...

  • Page 9: Symbols Description

    Preface Symbols Description This symbol of “CAUTION” indicates that there is a danger of injury to the user or a risk of damage to the product, should warning notices be disregarded. Battery Recycle This symbol indicates electrical warning. Important Safety Instructions Read these safety instructions carefully: 1.
  • Page 10 Preface 12. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord. 13. If the equipment will not be used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage. 14.

  • Page 11: Rechargeable Battery Pack Safety

    Preface Rechargeable Battery Pack Safety With very little care, you can optimize the battery life and maximize the lifespan of the battery. Most importantly, use only the equipment in its ideal operating temperature (as described in Specifications) – do not leave it in a hot trunk during the summer.

  • Page 12: General Cleaning Tips

    Preface • Don’t disassemble the battery, or the battery leakage might cause skin or eye injury. If electrolyte leaking from the battery contacts your skin or clothing, immediately flush it with running water. If it splashes into eye, rinse the eye at least 15 minutes with clean water and then seek medical attention.

  • Page 13: Cleaning Tools

    Preface Cleaning Tools Although many companies have created products to help improve the process of cleaning your devices and peripherals, users can also use household items to clean their devices and peripherals. Below is a listing of items you may need or want to use while cleaning your devices or peripherals.

  • Page 14: Disposing Of The Equipment

    Preface Disposing of the Equipment Within the European Union • EU-wide legislation, as implemented in each Member State, requires that waste electrical and electronic products carrying the mark (left) must be disposed of separately from normal household waste. This includes monitors and electrical accessories, such as signal cables or power cords.

  • Page 15: Warranty

    Preface Warranty This product is warranted to be in good working order during the warranty period. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this period, we will, at our option, replace or repair it at no additional charge except as set forth in the following terms.
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  • Page 17: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1. Introduction - 1 -...

  • Page 18: Product Highlights

    Upon opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the items is missing or appears damaged, contact your local dealer or distributor. The package should contain the following items: 1 x GT-500 5” rugged Android™ handheld device with LTE solution Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack (Pre-installed into the device)

  • Page 19: Optional Accessories

    Introduction Ordering Information 5” Android™ Rugged Handheld Device with Quad core Processor and GT-500 Front & Rear Camera 5” Android™ Rugged Handheld Device with Quad core Processor, Front GT-500-2D & Rear Camera and 1D/2D Barcode Scanner Optional Accessories Power Adapter...

  • Page 20: Parts Of The Device

    Introduction 1.3 Parts of the Device Barcode scan window 12 (OS) Back button Headset jack with hinged rubber 13 (OS) Home button cover 14 Microphone Barcode trigger 15 (OS) Wallpaper & Widget button Volume key 16 Pogo Pin Micro USB port with hinged 17 Barcode trigger rubber cover Power key...

  • Page 21: Dimensions

    Introduction 1.4 Dimensions Unit:mm - 5 -...

  • Page 22: Specifications

    Introduction 1.5 Specifications System Quad Core ARM Cortex-A53 1.3GHz Android 5.1 Memory 2GB LPDDR2 Storage 16 GB eMMC 1 x built-in microphone 1 x built-in speaker (0.5W) Audio 1 x 3.5mm stereo headphone/microphone combo jack FM radio Peripherals and Devices Front: 2.0 megapixel camera Camera Rear: 13.0 megapixel camera with Auto-Focus and Flashlight...
  • Page 23 Introduction I/O Interface USB Port 1 x Micro USB 2.0 port (OTG compatible) SD Slot 1 x microSD card slot (up to 32G) 1 x micro-SIM (3FF) socket supporting 2G/3G/LTE SIM Socket 1 x micro-SIM (3FF) socket supporting 2G only LCD Display Size/Type 5“...
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  • Page 25: Chapter 2. Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 2. Getting Started - 9 -...

  • Page 26: Installing Microsd And Sim Card

    Getting Started 2.1 Installing microSD and SIM Card To install the microSD card and/or SIM card(s): 1. Pull the back cover release latch towards the bottom of the phone to unlock the latch. Latch locked Latch unlocked 2. Use your finger or thumbnail to gently pry up the cover. 3.
  • Page 27 Getting Started 4. Insert the SIM cards / microSD card following the direction as shown in the graphic. To insert SIM card(s): The device comes with two SIM card slots, • each with their own supported networks. SIM card slot 1 supports 2G, 3G and 4G while slot 2 supports 2G network.
  • Page 28 Getting Started 5. Insert the battery back to the compartment while ensuring gold contacts align with the device contacts. Then move the slider to the left to secure the battery. Move the slider to the left to secure the battery. 6.

  • Page 29: Charging The Battery

    It may also invalidate warranty applying to the device. 2.2.2 Checking the Battery Level When you charge the GT-500, the LED indicator of the GT-500 will show the charging status as below: •...
  • Page 30 Getting Started Also, a battery indicator will appear in the Notification Area showing the charging percentage. The remaining charging time will also be displayed. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the USB cable from the device - 14 -...

  • Page 31: Installing/Replacing The Battery

    Getting Started 2.3 Installing/Replacing the Battery In case you need to install or replace the battery, follow the steps below to access the battery chamber and replace the battery. 1. Pull the back cover release latch towards the bottom of the phone to unlock the latch.
  • Page 32 Getting Started 4. Insert the battery back to the compartment while ensuring gold contacts align with the device contacts. Then move the slider to the left to secure the battery. Move the slider to the left to secure the battery. 5.

  • Page 33: Optimizing Battery Life

    2.4 Optimizing Battery Life To optimize the operating time of the battery, it is recommended that you do the following: • Decrease the LCD display brightness. • Set a shorter timeout of inactivity to allow the screen enter sleep mode. Turn off the display if you are not using it.
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  • Page 35: Chapter 3. Using The Rugged Handheld Deivce

    Chapter 3 Using the Rugged Handheld Device Chapter 3. Using the Rugged Handheld Deivce - 19 -...

  • Page 36: Using Touch Screen

    3.1 Using Touch Screen The GT-500 comes with a projected capacitive multi-touch screen. Touch control is the main way to interact with the GT-500. Users are able to manipulate icons, graphic buttons, menus, the onscreen keyboard or any onscreen items with touch control. This chapter will walk you through the basic operations.

  • Page 37: Text Input

    Using the Rugged Handheld Device 3.1.2 Text Input The GT-500 doesn't have a physical keyboard to receive user's text input. To input text on the device, it relies on the "onscreen keyboard" featured by the operating system. An "onscreen keyboard" is a virtual keyboard with most of the standard keys.

  • Page 38: Home Screen

    Using the Rugged Handheld Device 3.2 Home Screen The Home screen provides you with an instant access to device status, notifications, application shortcuts, folders and widgets. Simply tap an item and you can launch the associated application. You can also add desired items to the Home screen, extend the Home screen or personalize the wallpaper to tailor it to your personal needs.
  • Page 39 Home screen. Tap it to open the "App Launcher" where all applications App Launcher installed on the GT-500 can be viewed and launched. The dock is visible across the home screens. It shows the most Bottom Dock commonly used App icons for quick access. You can change the icons as needed.

  • Page 40: Extending Home Screen

    Using the Rugged Handheld Device 3.2.1 Extending Home Screen The Home screen is extended beyond the screen width to provide more space for adding application shortcuts and widgets. To access the extended Home screen, swipe on the Home screen to the left or right.

  • Page 41: Using Cellular Network

    Using the Rugged Handheld Device 3.3 Using Cellular Network After you insert the SIM card(s) to the GT-500 for the first time and power on the GT-500, depending on your mobile network carrier you might be guided to activate the account and connect to your mobile network. If you are asked for a PIN to unlock the SIM card when powering on the GT-500, contact your cellular network carrier for the default PIN.

  • Page 42: Configuring Your Sim Cards

    Using the Bluetooth Feature for details. 3.3.2 Configuring Your SIM Cards The GT-500 supports dual SIM cards and you can configure how you want to use the cards if two SIM cards are inserted. Tap Settings | SIM Cards and you can: •...

  • Page 43: Enabling Wi-Fi And Connecting To A Wlan

    The GT-500 needs to be configured including such key to connect to a hotspot. Follow the steps below to connect the GT-500 to your wireless local area network: Note: Turn off Wi-Fi when it isn’t used to extend battery life.

  • Page 44: Adding A Wi-Fi Network

    When a Wi-Fi network doesn’t broadcast its name (SSID) • When a Wi-Fi network is out of range and you want the GT-500 to remember it and auto-connect to it as soon as it gets in range. To add a Wi-Fi network: 1.

  • Page 45: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network By Wps

    4. Tap Save. The GT-500 then proceeds to connect to the Wi-Fi network. Any credentials entered are saved so the GT-500 automatically connects to it the next time the GT-500 gets it within the range. 3.4.3 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network by WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a feature that allows WPS-compliant devices to connect to each other instantly in a secure way.

  • Page 46: Forgetting/Modifying A Wi-Fi Network

    3.4.4 Forgetting/Modifying a Wi-Fi Network When you don’t want the GT-500 to "auto" connect to a Wi-Fi network or when it is a network that you no longer use, remove the Wi-Fi network by the steps below: 1.

  • Page 47: Making Your Device A Wi-Fi Hotspot

    Then tap Modify network to make the changes. 3.4.5 Making Your Device a Wi-Fi Hotspot When the GT-500 is connected to a 3G/4G network, you can share the connection with your laptop or other devices by making your GT-500 a Wi-Fi hotspot. To do so: 1.

  • Page 48: Using The Bluetooth Feature

    PCs, laptops, hands-free, headsets, printers, PDAs and cell phones. Before the GT-500 can connect a Bluetooth device, it needs to pair with that device. Such “pairing” involves the authentication between them to justify their accesses to each other. Once they are paired, they stay paired unless they are unpaired.
  • Page 49 On the device to pair with, a dialog box appears requesting to enter or verify the pairing code. The passkey entered or shown on the GT-500 and the Bluetooth device must be the same.

  • Page 50: Configuring Bluetooth Features To Use

    3. Tap FORGET to unpair the device. 3.5.4 Configuring Your Bluetooth Device When Bluetooth is enabled, then the GT-500 is visible to nearby devices with the default name ANDROID BT. To rename the device, 1. Tap Settings | Bluetooth and turn on Bluetooth if it isn't enabled yet.

  • Page 51: Using The Location Feature

    Using the Rugged Handheld Device 3.6 Using the Location Feature The GT-500 features positioning function to identify your location. It allows location-based Apps to collect and use your location information to provide location-related service. For example, a third-party App might want to pinpoint a vehicle’s location so as to provide a more efficient route for the driver upon...

  • Page 52: Location Mode

    Using the Rugged Handheld Device 3.6.2 Location Mode In addition to GPS satellite method, the GT-500 is also capable of using Wi-Fi and cellular networks to speed up positioning performance. According to the position mode, the battery drain and position accuracy varies.

  • Page 53: Using The Camera

    Using the Rugged Handheld Device 3.7 Using the Camera The device is equipped with two cameras: a front-facing camera and a back- facing camera with LED flash. Using the native camera application that comes with the operation system, you can switch between the front and rear cameras and perform other camera operations.
  • Page 54 Using the Rugged Handheld Device When taking a photo: • To zoom in and out, place two fingers apart or together. • When you frame your subject on the screen, the rear camera will auto focus on the center of the screen with a focus indicator. To manually make a focus, tap the target or area that you want to focus on.

  • Page 55: Using The Nfc Feature

    4 centimeters. The NFC detection area is at the back side of the GT-500. When you tap other NFC devices, tags, or readers, the NFC areas of both devices should be close to one another so that the connection can be established.

  • Page 56: Exchanging Data With Nfc-Enabled Device

    • Tag mode: Allows the GT-500 to read NFC tags. For example, working as a tag reader the GT-500 can read the NFC tag of a smartposter to retrieve information like product or promotion information. 3.8.3 Exchanging Data with NFC-Enabled Device To use NFC to exchange App contents, both sending and receiving devices must be NFC-enabled and unlocked.

  • Page 57: Using Tap & Pay

    4. Make sure the screen of both devices are unlocked, then touch the devices together, back to back. 5. On the GT-500, you will hear a sound and be prompted a message "Touch to beam". Touch the screen of the GT-500 to begin the beaming process.

  • Page 58: Using The Barcode Scanner

    A optional BarcodeScanWizard is installed on the GT- 500. The App provides on-screen buttons to activate the barcode scanner so that you don' need to press the triggers on either side of the GT-500. To use the App: 1.

  • Page 59: Supported Barcode Formats

    Using the Rugged Handheld Device 3. A green button shall appear on the screen. Press the button to scan. The button turns green when the scanner is activated. 4. Press the red button to stop. 3.9.2 Supported Barcode Formats Type Formats UPC/EAN, Bookland EAN, UCC Coupon Code, ISSN EAN, Code 128, GS1-128, ISBT 128, Code 39, Trioptic Code 39, Code 32,...

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