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Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 1 Getting Started ....................1 1 1 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Getting Started Getting Started ....................Identifying Hardware Components ........1 Front Components ............
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Wireless and Networks Settings ........41 Device Settings ............42 Personal Settings ............43 System Settings ............44 Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Care and Maintenance Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance ........ Care and Maintenance ..............
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started 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 Identifying Hardware Components Identifying Hardware Components...
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Component Component Component Component Description Description Description Description Indicators Lights blue when the device is turned on. Power Blinks blue when the device is in Sleep mode. RF (Radio Blinks blue when the RF radio of any RF feature Frequency) (WLAN/Bluetooth/WWAN) is on.
Back Components Back Components Back Components Back Components Component Component Component Component Description Description Description Description Provides extra light when taking pictures. Flash Flash Flash Flash Takes still pictures or records video clips. The rear lens Camera l l l l ens Camera Camera Camera...
Top Components Components Components Components Component Component Component Component Description Description Description Description Scans and reads barcodes. Barcode reader lens (optional) Starts up your device. Power button Turns off or restores the screen. When pressed longer: Opens a menu with Power off option. Decreases the sound volume (default setting).
Bottom Bottom Components Bottom Bottom Components Components Components Component Component Component Component Description Description Description Description Connects the external antenna for WWAN (wireless wide WWAN p p p p ass WWAN ass- - - - WWAN WWAN through c c c c onnector through onnector through...
Left Left- - - - Side Left Left Side Side Side Components Components Components Components Component Component Description Description Component Component Description Description For holding a tether. Tether Tether h h h h older Tether Tether older older older There is one holder on the left side and another on the right side.
Getting Your Device Ready for Getting Your Device Ready for Use Getting Your Device Ready for Getting Your Device Ready for Installing the SIM Card (Select Models Only) Installing the SIM Card (Select Models Only) Installing the SIM Card (Select Models Only) Installing the SIM Card (Select Models Only) 1.
CAUTION: For protection, make sure you secure the cover with the screw. Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Bat Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery tery Connecting to AC Power Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Bat and Charging the Bat tery tery...
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.
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Basic Skills Basic Skills Basic Skills 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.
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Here are some common terms that you should know when using the touch screen: Touch Touch Touch Touch Touch the screen once with your finger to open an item or select an object. Touch Touch Touch Touch and hold and hold and hold and hold Touch and hold your finger on an item to see a list of actions available for...
Touch Mode Touch Mode Touch Mode Touch Mode You can change the touch mode to suit your scenario. To quickly switch the mode, touch one of the widgets on the Home screen. Select this if you are using the Select this when liquids (such as stylus.
To return to the Home screen at any time, touch at the bottom of the screen. Extensions to the Home Screen Extensions to the Home Screen Extensions to the Home Screen Extensions to the Home Screen You can slide left or right across the Home screen to see other parts of the Home screen.
U U U U sing Applications sing Applications sing Applications sing 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.
Status Bar Status Bar and Notifications Panel Status Bar Status Bar and Notifications Panel and Notifications Panel 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 the right), along with the current time.
Entering Entering Information Entering Entering Information Information 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.
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Getting Connected Getting Connected Getting Connected Getting Connected This chapter tells you how you can get your device connected through a variety of ways. Wireless Connections Wireless Connections Wireless Connections Wireless Connections Using W W W W WAN Using WAN (Select Models Only)
Using the Bluetooth F F F F unction Using the Bluetooth unction Using the Bluetooth Using the Bluetooth unction unction NOTE: Getac does not guarantee the product’s compatibilities with the Bluetooth headsets/devices from all manufacturers. Turning Turn ing On/Off the On/Off the Bluetooth Bluetooth Radio...
Pairing with Pairing with a Bluetooth Pairing with Pairing with a Bluetooth a Bluetooth Device a Bluetooth Device Device 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.
3. Close the cover and tighten the screw. CAUTION: For protection, make sure you secure the cover with the screw. Removing MicroSD card Removing MicroSD card Removing MicroSD card Removing MicroSD card You can safely remove the microSD card from your device any time the device is shut down.
Applications Applications Overview Overview For instructions on using the Google applications, check Google official website for online help. NOTE: The table below does not include Getac applications. See the next chapter for information on Getac applications. Apps Apps Descriptions Descriptions...
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The Contacts app gives you quick and easy access to the people Contacts you want to reach. Apps Apps Descriptions Descriptions Apps Apps Descriptions Descriptions The Downloads app lets you to manage most downloads. Downloads Use Drive to store your files securely in the cloud and also to Drive access them.
This is the official YouTube app for Android. YouTube Camera Camera Camera Camera Use the Camera application to take pictures and shoot videos. In addition, you can have GPS information embedded into the picture/video file. Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Taking Pictures 1.
Return White balance Exposure Advanced settings Scene mode 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 storage of your device. Taking Panoramic Taking Panoramic Pictures Taking Panoramic...
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2. Touch to select the front or rear camera lens. 3. To zoom in or out, drag toward 4. If you want to adjust settings, touch Flash mode (rear camera only) Return White balance Time lapse interval Advanced settings Video quality 5.
Getac Applications Getac Getac Applications Applications Applications This chapter describes the applications added by Getac for special features of your device. Barcode Utility and Configuration Barcode Utility and Configuration Barcode Utility and Configuration Barcode Utility and Configuration (Select Models Only)
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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. Trigger button NOTE: Improper ambient light and scanning angle can affect the scanning results.
NOTE: The scan beam also turns off after timeout. Barcode Config Barcode Config Barcode Config Barcode Config Barcode Config allows you to configure options specific to individual barcode symbologies. 1. Open the Barcode Config application. 2. Touch the name of a symbology to configure. You can enable or disable the individual symbology and configure the options as needed.
File Manager File Manager File Manager 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). To exit, touch Exit. Button Button Descriptions Button Button Descriptions...
Upper-right buttons: Buttons Buttons Descriptions Descriptions Buttons Buttons Descriptions Descriptions Opens the Search box. Search Adds a folder in the current directory. Add Folder Menu Settings Check to show all files/directories. Show all files/directories Check to have images shown as Show image thumbnail(s) thumbnails.
GPS- - - - ECompass ECompass ECompass ECompass GPS-ECompass can: Function as a compass. Receive GPS satellite signals to calculate the location of your device. Record GPS logs. When opening the application, you will be asked to turn on GPS if it is off. The icon in the status bar indicates GPS service is in use.
Getac Settings” in Chapter 7.) E E E E lectronic lectronic lectronic Compass lectronic Compass Compass Compass The Electronic Compass page shows directions of movement including orientation, pitch angle, roll angle, and azimuth angle. The Accuracy reading is for your reference. When the application determines that calibration is needed, it will pop up the “Calibration”...
Location Location Information Location Location Information Information Information The Location Information page shows the geographic information of the current location once GPS positioning is completed. S S S S e e e e ttings ttings ttings ttings Touch and touch Setting. Items Items Descriptions...
GPS Logging GPS Logging GPS Logging GPS Logging You can record a GPS log file for the use of other applications. The output format is NMEA. 1. Touch and touch Setting. 2. Touch Start to write Log in /storage/sdcard0/GpsLog. 3. In the selection menu that pops up, touch .. to accept the default folder for storing the file.
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. Open the RFID Reader Utility application. 2. Touch the tag type you want to scan.
Location of internal RFID antenna 5. If a tag of the matching type is found, its UID is displayed in the data area. 6. If you are in continuous scanning mode, touch Stop to stop scanning. 7. You can touch Clear to clear the data area. GU1000 UHF RFID Reader GU1000 UHF RFID Reader (Select Models GU1000 UHF RFID Reader...
Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Managing Managing Your Device Managing Managing Your Device Your Device Your Device This chapter tells you how to manage power and configure your device. Managing Power Managing Power Managing Power Managing Power The operating time of a fully charged battery depends on how you are using the device.
Power- - - - Saving Tips Power Saving Tips Power Power Saving Tips Saving Tips You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off features that you don’t need. You can also monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power.
Settings Settings Settings Settings NOTE: 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 are available only for specific models or applications you have in your device. The Settings application contains most of the tools for customizing and configuring your device.
(when connected). You can also enable the auto switch function. To specify which audio output to use when docked. Check to enable the sound that indicates your device is inserted to or removed from the dock. See below. Getac settings...
Getac Settings Getac Settings Getac Getac Settings Settings Item Item Item Item Description Description Description Description To view sensors data. Sensors status To assign a function or application to a hardware button Physical buttons on your device. To configure the modem settings (if connected).
To add accounts. Accounts The screen lists the account(s) you have added to the device. To manage an account, touch it. Item Item Description Description Item Item Description Description To set up display language, personal dictionary, keyboard Language & input language, input method, voice search, and text-to-speech output.
Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Care and Care and Maintenance Care and Care and Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance This chapter provides guidelines on taking care of your device. Resetting Your Device Resetting Your Device Resetting Your Device Resetting Your Device To restart the device, press and hold the power button until a menu pops up.
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device. In the event of moisture condensation, allow your device to dry out completely before use. 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.
Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Regulatory Information Regulatory Information Regulatory Information 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.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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The County Code Selection feature is disabled for products marketed in the US/ Canada. La fonction de sélection de l'indicatif du pays est désactivée pour les produits commercialisés aux États-Unis et au Canada. FOR PORTABLE DEVICE (<20cm from body / SAR needed) Radiation Exposure Statement: The product comply with the Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this...
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4) the worst-case tilt angle(s) necessary to remain compliant with the e.i.r.p. elevation mask requirement set forth in Section 6.2.2(3) shall be clearly indicated. Users should also be advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e. priority users) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.
European Union CE European Union CE Marking and Compliance European Union CE European Union CE Marking and Compliance Marking and Compliance Marking and Compliance Notices Notices Notices Notices Statements of Compliance Statements of Compliance Statements of Compliance Statements of Compliance English English English...
Swedish Swedish Swedish Swedish Denna produkt har tillverkats i enlighet med EG-direktiv 1999/5/EC. Restrictions Restrictions Restrictions Restrictions This device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range. Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Prolonged listening of music in maximum volume can damage the ears.
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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.
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