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HANDHELD COMPUTER
DF8A
USER'S GUIDE

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  • Page 1 HANDHELD COMPUTER DF8A USER’S GUIDE...
  • Page 2 No part of this publication may be reproduced and modified without the written permission of MilDef Crete Inc. MilDef Crete Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the products or the product specifications without any prior notice. Customers are advised to contact MilDef Crete for updated product information.
  • Page 3 Revision History: Revision Date Changes Author 1.0.0 2016/MM/DD Official release Janice Liao...
  • Page 4 Radiation Exposure Statement RF exposure warning :The equipment complies with FCC RF exposure limits set forth for a uncontrolled environment. The equipment must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Regulatory Information/ Disclaimers Installation and use of this computer must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product.
  • Page 5 FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class-B digital device pursuant 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 radiates radio frequency energy.
  • Page 6 Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive h and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms: EN55022 CISPR 22 Radio Frequency Interference EN55024 EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-8, EN61000-4-11, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3,...
  • Page 7 CE Declaration of Conformity It is confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive h Low-voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) and the procedures given in R&TTE Directive (99/5/EC).
  • Page 8 Power Conservation This handheld computer consumes less power compared to conventional consumer computers. The power consumption may be further reduced by properly configuring the Power Management Setup. It is recommended that the power saving features be enabled even when not running on battery power.
  • Page 9 Battery Precautions Only use batteries designed for this handheld computer. Using incompatible battery types may cause explosion, leakage or damage to the computer. Do not remove the battery from the computer while the computer is powered on. Do not continuously use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears damaged (e.g.
  • Page 10 Environmental Information, Material Safety & Recycling All materials used in the manufacturing of this equipment are recyclable or environmentally friendly. Please recycle the packing materials in accordance with local regulations at the end of the product's service life. Notice: The equipment may contain insignificant amount of hazardous substances for health and environment below control level.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 - Getting Started Unpacking Workplace Ruggedness Appearance Overview Ready for Use Chapter 2 - Operating Information Start Using Your Handheld Computer Suspend Mode Factory Reset Using the Touchscreen Brightness Adjustment Using Function Keys Audio Features Manage Micro SD Card USB Connection WiFi (Option)
  • Page 12 Processor Memory External Storage Audio Display Wireless Communication Devices Camera (option) Sensors I/O Ports Battery Double Capacity Battery (Option) AC Adapter Dimensions & Weight Operating & Storage Temperature Case Materials and Color Certification Accessories Multi-Charger MCDF (Option) Chapter 5 - Maintenance and Service Cleaning Troubleshooting RMA Service...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 - Getting Started

    Chapter 1 - Getting Started Unpacking The following list of items are packaged and shipped along with your handheld computer. If any of these items is missing or damaged, please notify your dealer immediately. Handheld Computer Unit 25W AC Adapter Quick Guide...

  • Page 14: Workplace

    Workplace A clean and moisture-free environment is preferred. Make room for air circulation. Remember to avoid areas from: Sudden or extreme changes in temperature. Extreme heat. Strong electromagnetic fields (Near television set, motor rotation area, etc.). Dust or high humidity. If this handheld computer is required to work in a hostile environment, please maintain your handheld computer regularly by cleaning dust, water, and etc.

  • Page 15: Appearance Overview

    Appearance Overview Before starting to use your handheld computer, it is advisable that you take a quick glance to familiarize yourself with the locations of your device’s external buttons and components. Note, the following illustrations show optional devices which may not on your device. Front View I Model M Model...
  • Page 16 Feature Functional Description Remark I Model: Back/Home/Menu Back: Press to return to the previous screen. Home: Press to return to the Home screen. Press and hold to show applications recently used. Menu: Function Press to open the menu. Keys M Model: I / II / III Press to return to the previous screen.
  • Page 17 Rear View Feature Functional Description Remark Optional Takes still pictures or records video clips. The rear Camera camera supports 5 MP (mega pixel). Battery Show battery capacity. The number of indicators indicators light up (green) depends on battery capacity. Battery Trigger battery indicators to show battery capacity.
  • Page 18 Right View > Feature Functional Description Remark Turn the device ON/OFF. Power Button Put the device to suspend mode. Micro SD Card Slot Removable storage media. Optional Expansion For expanding functions. POGO Connector Left View > Feature Functional Description Remark Volume up button Increases the sound volume.

  • Page 19: Bottom View

    Top View > > Feature Functional Description Remark Optional Embedded Embedded GPS ANT. ANT. SMA ANT. function: Refer to Optional SMA ANT. WiFi & Bluetooth, GPS Appendix SMA ANT. function: Refer to Optional SMA ANT. WiFi & Bluetooth, GPS Appendix Bottom View >...

  • Page 20: Ready For Use

    Ready for Use After taking a quick look at your handheld computer, the following illustrations will help you setup your handheld computer ready for operations. Mounting the Battery Mount the battery into the battery bay. Turn clockwise and lock firmly with a slot screwdriver or a coin.
  • Page 21 Connecting the AC Adapter Plug the AC cord into the AC Insert the end of LEMO connector to adapter, and firmly lock the connect the DC-in connector. clockwise. Plug the AC power plug into an electrical outlet. Turning ON the Power Make sure the battery is securely mounted, or connect all power cords properly.
  • Page 22 Turning Off the Power To power off your handheld computer, follow the steps blow: 1. If the display is off, please press the Power Button to turn on the backlight, and then unlock the screen. 2. Press and hold the Power Button for about 2 seconds. 3.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 - Operating Information

    Chapter 2 - Operating Information Start Using Your Handheld Computer Turn on your handheld computer by pressing the power button few seconds until the display lights up. After turning on the power of your handheld computer, the device will boot up with Android system.

  • Page 24: Suspend Mode

    Suspend Mode To conserve your device battery life, you may place your device into Suspend mode. By pressing the power button, the display of your handheld computer will be turned off, and the device will enter Suspend mode. Suspend mode is an ideal state for your device when you want to conserve more battery life, do not need to stop wireless connectivity, and keep your device ready to resume back to work on a moment’s notice.

  • Page 25: Using The Touchscreen

    Using the Touchscreen Basic Operation Your handheld computer is equipped with a highly sensitive touch screen, allowing you to navigate on the touch screen easily without using other external devices. A list of operating tips is provided below to help you operate the touch screen more effectively. Desired Operation Action Tap the screen with your finger when you want to select...

  • Page 26: Brightness Adjustment

    Brightness Adjustment DF8A provides an alternative way to adjust the brightness by pressing volume up/down buttons. Please follow the steps below to set up: Settings =>Tap Display => Brightness => Tap AUTO or drag the bar to adjust the brightness &...

  • Page 27: Using Function Keys

    Using Function Keys DF8A provides three function keys for both I & M model. The following table shows basic features of using function keys. I Model Function Keys Functions Back Press to return to the previous screen. - Press to return to the Home screen. Home - Press and hold to show applications recently used.

  • Page 28: Audio Features

    Audio Features Your handheld computer is equipped with an audio codec for sound playback. To adjust the volume of your device, please use the volume up/down button located at the upper left side of your device (as the image below). By pressing the volume up/down button, you can increase/lower the volume, or adjust to silent mode and vibration mode to suit your preference.

  • Page 29: Manage Micro Sd Card

    Manage Micro SD Card Your handheld computer has a Micro SD card slot for storage expansion. The Micro SD card slot supports card capacity up to 32 GB with SDHC/SDXC format. The card slots are located at the bottom-right side of your handheld computer. To remove the card slot cover, please use a slot head screwdriver or a suitable sized coin.
  • Page 30 Inserting Micro SD Card e design of micro SD card slots is foolproof; if you encounter difficulty in inserting the cards, please turn/reverse the cards and try again. When insert micro SD card, the connector pins of your cards should be facing up. Note: Insert Micro SD card into the bottom card slot with pins facing up.

  • Page 31: Usb Connection

    USB Connection You can connect your handheld computer to a computer by the optional LEMO to USB cable to transfer files. Before using the function, please follow the steps below to set up the connection. Connect the device to a computer with LEMO to USB cable. Then, tap Settings =>...
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  • Page 33: Wifi (Option)

    WiFi (Option) The Wi-Fi module of your handheld computer supports IEEE 802.11 b/g/n. To activate your Wi-Fi function, please follow the steps below: Tap Settings Slide the bar to the ON position to turn on Wi-Fi connection. Tap Wi-Fi to select a network for connection You may be required to insert passwords to set up and enable the connection, especially if you select a secured network.

  • Page 34: Bluetooth (Option)

    Bluetooth (Option) Bluetooth® v4.0 is supported on your handheld computer. This module is backward compatible with v1.1/1.2/2.0/2.1 devices and provides your handheld computer with a short-range wireless communication protocol to connect with other compatible devices. To activate your Bluetooth functions, please follow the instructions below. Tap Settings Slide the bar to the ON position to turn on Bluetooth When turn on Bluetooth, the Bluetooth icon...
  • Page 35 Tap the name of the available device that you would like to pair with. Then check the passkey and start to pair. Note: Please make sure that the device you would like to pair with is discoverable. Otherwise, it will not show on the available device list. DF8A will automatically pair with the device.

  • Page 36: Gps (Option)

    GPS (Option) GPS is an optional module for your handheld computer. The GPS module allows you to locate your position through satellites. To make sure that it can function normally, please use the device outside with a clear view of the sky and do not cover the antenna. To activate your GPS functions, please tap the GPS APP, and the device will search the satellite automatically.

  • Page 37: Camera (Option)

    Camera (Option) Camera is an optional module for your handheld computer. The Camera application allows you to take pictures and shoot videos. To use camera app please follow the instructions below. Tap to change mode Tap Camera APP. pictures video panoramic Taking pictures: Tap to take pictures.
  • Page 38 Shooting videos: Tap to start shooting. To stop shooting tap Taking Panoramic Pictures: Tap to start. Slowly pan your device toward the other side. The status bar shows your progress. Tap stop...

  • Page 39: Chapter 3- Managing Power

    Chapter 3- Managing Power AC Adapter The AC adapter performs two functions: It powers the computer from an external AC source. It charges the computer battery. The adapter automatically detects the AC line voltage (100V or 240V) and adjusts accordingly. The following are recommended when using the AC adapter: Use a properly grounded AC outlet.

  • Page 40: Battery

    Battery The power source of your handheld computer will automatically switch to battery when external power source (such as AC adapter or optional vehicle adapter) is disconnected. The following section provides battery related information, operation, as well as power-saving tips. Battery Low When the battery is nearly exhausted, “Battery Low”...
  • Page 41 Battery Gauge For checking battery status, please do the following step: Tap Settings => Tap About tablet => Tap Status Then, the remaining battery capacity will be shown. There is a quick alternative way to check approximate battery level by using the battery button on battery pack.
  • Page 42 Battery Power Saving Tips You may extend the battery life of your handheld computer by: Lower the LCD display brightness using backlight control. Put your device into suspend by pressing the power button to conserve battery life. Power off the handheld computer when the device will not be used for an extended period of time.

  • Page 43: Chapter 4- Specifications

    Chapter 4- Specifications Processor Freescale i.MX6 FCPBGA 624 ARM Cortex-A9 Quad Core 1GHz Memory RAM: 2 GB LPDDR2 RAM ROM: 32 GB (eMMC) External Storage Micro SD Card (support SDHC/SDXC up to 32G) Android™ 4.4.3 (KitKat) Audio Mono Speaker (Back Side) Built-in Microphone for sound recording Headset...
  • Page 44 Display 5” WVGA (480 x 800 pixel) with LED B/L Anti-glare screen treatments Optical bonding Sunlight Readable screen I model - Capacitive Multi Touch - Brightness (min.~Typ.): 400~450 nits M model - Resistive Single Touch - Brightness (min.~Typ.): 280~336 nits Wireless Communication Devices Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz)
  • Page 45 I/O Ports Right: Micro SD card slot Optional Expansion POGO 20 pin (L3) Left: Optional Cradle POGO 20 pin (L4) Top: Optional SMA ANT for WLAN/BT, GPS. Bottom: DC-in/USB client: - Standard: Sealed DC-in 5V with LEMO Conn. (8 pin) - Optional: Sealed DC-in 10~32V (BVA) with LEMO Conn.
  • Page 46 Battery 3.7V 3520 mAh Lithium-ion Battery pack(BD61C) Battery button and indicators (For checking battery capacity) Weight: 100g 4.5 hours Battery life (Depends on your usage and device settings) Double Capacity Battery (Option) 3.7V, 7040mAh Li-ion battery pack (BD61D) Weight: 175g 9 hours Battery life (Depends on your usage and device settings) AC Adapter Standard 25W AC Adapter:...
  • Page 47 Dimensions & Weight 169 mm (W) x 90 mm (D) x 24.5 mm (H) (w/o bumpers) 171 mm (W) x 94 mm (D) x 28 mm (H) (with bumpers) Weight: 405 g (Including WiFi and GPS module, but without battery) Operating &...
  • Page 48 Certification WEEE REACH RoHS2.0 IP66 MIL-STD-810G MIL-STD-461F Accessories Optional 36W AC Adapter Optional 1M USB Cable (LEMO 8p to USB) Optional Carry Bag (Same as DB6) Optional 1M VGA Test Cable (Fischer 9p to DB15) Optional 1M RS232 Test Cable (Fischer 9p to DB9) Optional 1M MLAN Test Cable (Fischer 5p to RJ45) Optional 20cm USB Test Cable (Fischer 5p to USB) Optional 20cm Headset Test Cable (Fischer 5p to Audio Jack 3.5Φ)
  • Page 49 Multi-Charger MCDF (Option) INDICATORS AND PORTS Indicators: Power Indicator: Show green light when attaching 90W AC Adapter. Charger Indicator: Show orange light when charging battery, or OFF for fully charged. Battery Charging Ports x 4 Applicable Batteries: BD61C: 3.7V, 3520mAh Li-ion battery pack BD61D: 3.7V, 7040mAh Li-ion battery pack PHYSICAL CARACTERISTCS Dimension: 250(L) x 250(W) x 132(H) mm...
  • Page 50 Chapter 5 - Maintenance and Service Cleaning ALWAYS turn off the power, unplug the power cord and remove the battery before cleaning. The exterior of the device and display may be wiped with a clean, soft, and lint-free cloth. If there is difficulty removing dirt, apply non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner to the cloth and wipe clean.
  • Page 51 Networking Problems I cannot connect to a wireless Wi-Fi network Make sure that: • Wi-Fi Your handheld computer is within the range of a wireless access point. Check if the Wi-Fi has been turned on. I cannot connect to another device with Bluetooth network Ensure that: •...
  • Page 52 RMA Service If troubleshooting steps are unsuccessful, consult your dealer for RMA. Shipping instructions: Remove any personal data. Use the original shipping container and packing materials, if possible. If the original packing materials are not available, wrap the equipment with soft material (e.g.
  • Page 53 Appendix: Options for the expansion of your handheld computer > > > > > > > > Location Feature Functional Description DC-in/USB client □Standard sealed DC-in 5V with LEMO □Optional sealed DC-in 10~32V (BVA) with LEMO Conn. Select one: □WiFi & BT ANT □GPS Select one: □WiFi &...
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