5” Industrial PDA E500RM8 Series User Guide Version 1.0...
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Preface Copyright Notice No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, Warranty without the prior written permission of the Our warranty guarantees that each of its original manufacturer.
Customer Service Advisory Conventions We provide a service guide for any problem by the following steps: First, visit Four types of advisories are used throughout the the website of our distributor to find the user manual to provide helpful information or to update information about the product.
Do not place the product near any heat Read Me First sources such as radiators, warm air intakes, stoves or other heat-generating devices (including amplifiers or other heat producing Safety Information equipment). Follow and adhere to all warnings and Ne pas placer le produit près d'une source de instructions in this manual.
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Use only accessories specified by the Refer all servicing to qualified service manufacturer. personnel. A technical intervention is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any Utiliser uniquement les accessoires spécifiés way, for example if the power cord or plug is par le fabricant.
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Do Not Disassemble, Modify, or Insert Sharp Do Not Charge the Battery Other Than Objects Into the Battery Pack. Electrolyte Methods Those Specified In This Manual. If the leakage, generation of heat, ignition or rupture battery is not charged using one of the may result.
Do Not Use the Battery Pack With Any Other Products. The battery pack is rechargeable and is only designed for this specific product. If it is used with a product other than the specified Exposure to Radio Use product, electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result.
RF Exposure Information This PDA meets the government’s requirement for exposure to radio waves. This PDA is designed and manufactured not to exceed the Electrostatic Discharge emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Please follow proper Commission of the U.S.
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Keep the product at least 13 cm (5 inches)away from electrical appliances that Cleaning Guideline can generate a strong magnetic field such as Guide de nettoyage TV, refrigerator, motor, or a large audio speaker. Use a soft cloth moistened with water or a non-alkaline detergent to wipe the exterior of Garder le produit au moins à...
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Use a soft cloth to remove dirt on the display. When there is a noticeable discrepancy in the The touchscreen surface has a special operation of the touchscreen function (your protective coating that prevents dirt from touch does not correlate to the proper sticking to it.
Important Information Countries/ Area Symbol This equipment complies with essential requirements of: Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive(2014/30/EU) European Union Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive (2014/53/EU) FCC Part 15 Subpart B Regulations Class B CANADA ICES-003 — Information Technology Equipment (Including ICES-003 Digital Apparatus) EC Declaration of Conformity...
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Hereby, Winmate Inc. declares that the radio equipment type (Rugged PDA E500RM8) is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.winmate.com.tw/...
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Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interface Statement This mobile phone complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including ...
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IEEE1528. This device has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when tested with the device directly contacted to the body. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid after searching on FCC ID: PX9500 For this device, the highest reported SAR value for usage near the body is...
Editing Text..................................... 12 .................................... 12 ISPLAY ETTINGS ..................................12 UDIO ROFILE ETTINGS Sounds Settings..................................12 Adjusting Volume................................... 12 ..............................12 ANGUAGE AND EYBOARD ETTINGS Changing the Keyboard Language............................12 ....................................12 BOUT HONE CHAPTER 3 USING WINMATE® HOME MANAGER (WHM)......................12 ................................12 OW TO PPLICATIONS...
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SING ARCODE EADER Location....................................12 Android Winmate® Data Collection (WDC)..........................12 Where To Find WDC?................................12 How to Turn On/Off the Power of Barcode Reader........................12 How to change the symbologies of Barcode.......................... 12 How to add command to my output of the barcode......................12 How to change the scan type for the Barcode Reader......................12...
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Mobile Printer..................................12 APPENDIX A: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS............................12 APPENDIX B: ORDERING INFORMATION............................12 APPENDIX C: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT..........................12 APPENDIX D OS IMAGE UPDATE..............................12...
E500RM8 User Guide About This User Guide This User Guide provides information about using the Winmate® E500RM8 and accessories. Some pictures in this guide are samples and can differ from actual product. Documentation Set The documentation set for the E500RM8 provides information for specific user needs, and includes: ...
Chapter 1Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter tells you information about Winmate® E500RM8 PDA, its highlighted features, and provides basic instructions for using the E500RM8, including powering on and resetting the E500RM8. Introduction Thank you for purchasing Winmate® E500RM8 Industrial PDA. Winmate® E500RM8 Industrial PDA is an enterprise-class PDA with powerful mobile computing solution.
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E500RM8 User Guide E500RM8 Quick Start Guide (Hardcopy) Li-ion Battery *Adapter Micro USB Cable Micro SD Card (4GB) Input: AC 100-240V 50/60 Hz Output : 5V-2A Hand Strap * Adapter socket varies by country and region. E500RM8 will be shipped with the socket according to your order.
Chapter 1Getting Started Description of Parts Front View Description of Parts:...
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E500RM8 User Guide Item Description LED Indicator LED indicator indicates the battery power or charging status Light sensor detect the availability of light and automatically Light Sensor control the brightness of a screen backlight intensity Proximity function is used specifically towards near field proximity applications.
E500RM8 User Guide Item Description Pogo-pin Pogo-pin can be used for charging & extension function Removable Battery Removable battery Micro SD Card Slot Allows installing micro SD card Hand Strap Slot To install hand strap 8MP Rear Camera To capture a rear view picture and use for making videos. Fingerprint Reader Allows scanning fingerprints (optional)
Chapter 1Getting Started *Note: Measurements shown in mm. **Note: this is a simplified drawing and some components are not marked in detail. Getting Started To start using the E500RM8 for the first time: Install Micro SD Card Install the Battery ...
E500RM8 User Guide 3. Locate the SD card holder. 4. Push the SD card holder in the direction of the arrow to unlock it. 5. Pick and raise the SD card holder up in upright position and then put the SD Card into the socket.
Chapter 1Getting Started Check the battery latch: CAUTION Removing the Battery Pack: 1. Power off the PDA. Disconnect any cords connected to the device. 2. Turn the PDA over, back facing up. 3. Locate the Battery Lock Latch and push it to the “Unlocked” position. 4.
E500RM8 User Guide Charging the battery using DC Jack cable 1. Connect the power supply output connector to the input power port on the DC Jack cable. 2. Remove the protective rubber and connect the DC Jack cable to the side of E500RM8. The battery charge LED indicates the battery charging status.
Chapter 1Getting Started 1. Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds, located on the right side of the unit. 2. When the device vibrates, release the power button. The desktop screen is displayed. Turning OFF 1. To turn off the device, press and hold the power button until the phone options menu appears, tap the Power Off.
E500RM8 User Guide Resetting to Factory Defaults To reset the device to factory defaults: 1. Tap Menu , than tap Settings 2. In the Personal tab, tap Backup & Reset. 3. User can select to back up application data, Wi-Fi passwords and other settings to Google servers by tapping Backup My Data.
Chapter 2Using the E500RM8 Chapter 2 Using the E500RM8 This chapter explains how to use the buttons, status cons, and controls on E500RM8 PDA running on Android 5.1 Operating System, provides instructions on entering and capturing data. Using the Touch Screen The touchpad supports the core gestures for Android.
E500RM8 User Guide Waking Up the Phone If you do not use the phone for a while, the screen dims and then darkens to conserve the Battery. To wake up the phone: 1. Press the Power button on the right side of the PDA. 2.
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Chapter 2Using the E500RM8 User can add application icons, shortcuts, widgets, and other items to any part of any Home screen where there is free space. User can also switch the wallpaper. To change wallpaper on the HOME SCREEN: 1. Tap MENU , and then open Settings 2.
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E500RM8 User Guide To move an item on the HOME SCREEN: 1. Tap and hold the item you want to move, until it can be moved. 2. Drag it to a new location on the screen. 3. Place the item where you want to put it and lift your finger. To remove items from the HOME SCREEN: 1.
Chapter 2Using the E500RM8 Viewing other parts of the Home Screen 1. Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen. Extensions to the Home screen provide extra space for APPS, shortcuts, and other items. 2. Tap the launcher icon to view the entire APPS of the device.
E500RM8 User Guide Status and Notification Icons Notification Icons Pull down from the left top of the screen to get the notifications area. The following icons indicate that you have received notification. Status Icons Pull down from the right top of the screen to get the notifications area. The following icons indicate the status of your device, for example if users are connected to a Wi-Fi network that is not connected to the internet, the network icons are appears in white color.
Chapter 2Using the E500RM8 Using the On-Screen Keyboard User will be able to enter text using the On-Screen Keyboard. Some applications will launch the keyboard automatically. In others, user needs to touch a text field where user wants to enter text to launch the keyboard.
E500RM8 User Guide 5. To view additional symbols, tap on the numeric keyboard. 6. To close the On-Screen keyboard, press the back button Editing Text To select text: 1. Double-tap the text you want to select. 2. Tap to select all the sentences in the menu that appears, the selected text is highlighted in blue, with a tab at each end of the selected word.
Chapter 2Using the E500RM8 3. If you select , the selected text is removed from the text field; it is stored in temporary area so that you can paste it into different text field. To Paste Text: 1. After Cut or Copy the text, see the section above “To Cut or Copy Text” 2.
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E500RM8 User Guide Battery Percentage– to control battery percentage display. Font size– for adjusting the font in the device. When device is rotated – for switching the orientation of the screen as user turn the device sideways or upright. ...
Chapter 2Using the E500RM8 Audio Profile Settings Use the sound settings to configure how and at what volume the phone rings, vibrates or alerts user in other ways when user receive a call, receive a notification or an alarm sounds. Sounds Settings 1.
E500RM8 User Guide Language and Keyboard Settings Use the Language & keyboard settings to select the language for the text on your phone and for configuring On-Screen Keyboard, including words that you have added to its dictionary. 1. Tap MENU and then tap Settings 2.
Chapter 2Using the E500RM8 Changing the Keyboard Language The current keyboard language is displayed on the Space key and user can switch languages. 1. Tap and hold the space key 2. Without lifting the finger, slide it to the left or right until the language you want to use appears in the center of the small window above the Space Key.
E500RM8 User Guide About Phone About Phone includes information about user’s phone. System Update — provides information regarding the local or online update of your devices. Status — opens the status screen with a list of information about battery, network, signal strength and other details.
Chapter 3Using Winmate Home Manager Chapter 3 Using Winmate® Home Manager (WHM) Every E500RM8 PDA comes with preinstalled APP named Winmate® Home Manager (WHM). This application lets the device manager to lock the launcher. When the launcher is locked the user can only use one application assigned by the device manager.
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E500RM8 User Guide Step 3 Go back to “Home Selector” and press “Clear and Reset Default Home”. Step 4 Select “Restrict Home”, and then restart the PDA. Step 6System will ask to select “Just once” or “Always” to use this launcher, please select “Always”.
Chapter 3Using Winmate Home Manager The system will automatically start the application which you selected and lock it. Any time you press home key or back key, the system will go back to the same application which you have selected.
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E500RM8 User Guide Step 2 Go back to “Home Selector” and press “Clear and Reset Default Home”. Step 3 Restart the system and you will go back to the normal Launcher.
Chapter 3Using Winmate Home Manager How to Change Password Step 1 Go to Password Manager and set your own password for this APP. Step 2 The default password is “0000”.Enter a new password in New Password field, and then tap Change...
E500RM8 User Guide Chapter 4 Connecting to Network and Devices This chapter explains how to connect PDA to network and peripheral devices. Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks Turning ON the Wi-Fi and Connecting to Wi-Fi networks 1. Tap MENU and then tap Settings 2.
Chapter 4 Connecting to Network and Devices Adding Wi-Fi Network 1. Turn on Wi-Fi, in the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap + icon (at the bottom right of the list of discovered networks). 2. Input the SSID (name) of the network, if the network is secured, tap the security menu and then tap the type of security deployed on the network.
E500RM8 User Guide Connecting to Bluetooth Devices Turning Bluetooth ON or OFF Tap MENU and then tap System settings Tap Wireless & networks and then select Bluetooth to turn it on. Connecting to Bluetooth Device 1. Go to Settings 2. Tap Wireless & networks, and then tap Bluetooth settings. 3.
Chapter 4 Connecting to Network and Devices Connecting to Computer via USB User can connect their PDA to a computer with USB cable to transfer files between PDA and computer. When connecting your PDA to a computer and inserting its USB storage or SD card, user must follow the computer’s instructions for connecting and disconnecting USB device, to avoid damaging or corrupting files.
E500RM8 User Guide 5. Tap this icon to choose the type of USB connection. USB storage –let user transfers files between computer and PDA. Media device (MTP) – let users transfer media files. Camera (PTP) – let users transfer photos using camera software, and transfer any files on computer that don’t support MTP.
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Chapter 4 Connecting to Network and Devices 5. In the Developer options user can choose the action to perform. Carefully follow your computer’s instructions to un-mount the USB storage or SD card. Disconnect USB device not properly can cause a loss of important data or information. IMPORTANT...
This chapter explains how to use camera to capture photos and videos. Capturing Photos or Video Winmate® E500RM8 equipped with 8 MP on the rear side and 2 MP on the front side, which user can use to capture photos or video.
Chapter 5Using Camera Switching between front and rear cameras E500RM8 has both a front and rear camera, user can select which camera you want to preview and take pictures with. 1. Tap the On Screen Select Camera icon to switch between the rear camera and the front camera 2.
E500RM8 User Guide Opening the Gallery 1. Tap the launcher and then tap Gallery 2. Tap a folder to view the pictures or video inside in full screen mode. 3. Flick the pictures left or right to view the previous or next picture.
Smartcard Reader and Fingerprint Scanner on the E500RM8. Using Barcode Reader Location 1D/2D Barcode Reader is an optional feature for Winmate® E500RM8 and may not be present in your device. Barcode Reader is located on the top side of the PDA. Android Winmate® Data Collection (WDC) The E500RM8 with Barcode Reader comes with pre-installed software made by Winmate®...
E500RM8 User Guide How to Turn On/Off the Power of Barcode Reader 1. Go to the WDC application. 2. Tap Barcode Setting 3. Once the user entered the WDC application, the device will automatically turn on the Barcode Reader. And the user can turn off the Barcode Reader by tapping Barcode Power Status: ON.
Chapter 6Data Capture How to change the symbologies of Barcode 1. Go to the WDC application. 2. Tap Barcode Settings 3. Tap Barcode Preference. 4. Users can change the symbologies of the barcode: 1D Symbologies 2DSymbologies Imager Options ...
E500RM8 User Guide How to change the scan type for the Barcode Reader 1. Go to the “WDC” application. 2. Go to Barcode Settings , tap Trigger Settings. 3. Select the Scan Type or select read time of the Barcode Reader. To start scanning the barcode user has to leave the WDC application.
Chapter 6Data Capture 4. Users can reset to the default setting by tapping Reset setting. Scanning the barcode How to scan the barcode? 1. Press the function button to trigger the barcode. 2. Aim the barcode. 3. Ensure the entire barcode is within the rectangular area formed by the brackets in the laser framing.
E500RM8 User Guide Scanning Tips and Considerations Distance Scanning device will decode perfectly over a certain working range, there are minimum and maximum distance from the barcode. To specify the appropriate working range per barcode type is through a table as follows.
Chapter 6Data Capture Using Smart Card Reader This chapter explains how to use Smart Card Reader. Notice that Smart Card Reader is an optional feature for E500RM8 PDA and may not be present in your device. Location Smart Card Reader is located on the bottom side of the E500RM8. How to Use Smart Card Reader Enter Settingsmenu, and enter select “Accessibility”, and then uncheck “Connect to PC”.
Power” and select power on. Press Get ATRto see theinformation written on the card. Smart Card Reader SDK You can download Smart Card Reader SDK from Winmate Download Center or Partner Portal. For more details on Winmate’s SDK refer to Appendix...
Chapter 6Data Capture Using Fingerprint Scanner This chapter explains how to use Fingerprint Scanner. Notice Fingerprint Scanner is an optional feature for E500RM8 PDA and may not be present in your device. Location Fingerprint Scanner is located on the top rear side of the E500RM8.
Chapter 7Accessories Chapter 7 Accessories E500RM8 accessories provide a variety of product support capabilities. Some of the accessories are optional and are not included to standard packaging list. Standard Accessories E500RM8 Standard Accessory List: *Universal USB Adapter Input: AC 100-240V 50/60 Hz Micro USB Cable Output : 5V-2A Micro SD Card (4GB)
E500RM8 User Guide *Universal USB Adapter socket varies by country and region. E500RM8 will be shipped with the socket according to your order. Power Adapter Power Adapter allows charging the E500RM8 from the power source. To charge the E500RM8 connect power adapter to the E500RM8 from one side and plug in the socket to the power outlet.
E500RM8 User Guide Micro SD Card Micro USB Card slot is located on the rear side of E500RM8. To access it press two latches up and remove the battery. ForMicro SD Card installation instructions, refer to Chapter 1, “SD Card Installation” of this User Guide.
Chapter 7Accessories Hand Strap Hands strap to firmly grasp the device without having the fear of dropping it. To install hand strap: 1. Place the E500RM8 face-down on a flat surface. Attach the hand strap plate to the upper retaining bar. 2.
E500RM8 User Guide Optional Accessories E500RM8 Optional Accessory List: Two Slot Battery Charger Micro USB Host Cable Model name: BD-E430R (OTG Cable) Mobile Printer MX20 Mobile Printer MX30...
Chapter 7Accessories Two Slot Battery Charger The battery charger allows charging up to two battery units simultaneously, ensuring you will never be stuck in-between charges. 2 x charging slots PoGo Pin type 2 x LED light Shows current power level 1 x DC in 12V / 50W DC in Buzzer...
E500RM8 User Guide Mobile Printer Mobile printer allows to print labels and stickers directly from E500RM8. Model Name MX20 MX30 Print width: 1.89-inch (48mm) Print width: 2.8-inch (72mm) Drop & Fit label installation design Supports multiple label width & types ...
Appendix DOS Image Update Appendix D OS Image Update Winmate provide OS Image update tool. Refer to “OS Image Update Tool Guide” for a detailed instruction on how to update OS image. Download OS Image update tool and OS Image Update Tool Guide from Winmate Download Center or Winmate File Share.
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