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User Manual Android version Technology at Work ® Version 1 January 2018 ? 2018 Janam Technologies LLC. All rights reserved.
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Intellectual Property rights. Janam Technologies LLC will at no stage be responsible for the inability or failure of the Third Party Materials to operate on this device or in interaction with any other devices of the purchaser. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Janam Technologies LLC disclaims all liability for any claims, de- mands, suits or actions, and more specifically —...
System Settings: Accessibility 3-11 Unpacking the XG3 Recommended Host PC Requirements Wireless Network Connection CH-PG Janam XG3 SDK Charging the XG3 — Battery Safety Introduction Installing the Battery Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Wi-Fi options Charging the XG3 Battery Advanced Wi-Fi options...
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CH-PG XG3 Regulatory Information 11-1 Introduction Regulatory and Safety Approvals 11-1 Setting up Email XG3 with WWAN, WLAN and Bluetooth 11-2 Manual Email Setup XG3 with WLAN and Bluetooth 11-2 During Email Setup Battery Safety Guidelines 11-4 General and Account Settings...
The XG3 also delivers exceptional battery life with a standard 5200mAh hot- swappable Li-ion battery. Janam’s XG3 rugged mobile computer is sealed to IP65 standards and survives repeated 6’ drops to concrete. It’s technology at work. It’s technology at work™...
Notification LED 13. Shift key 21. Right trigger Scan window 14. Yellow function key 22. Programmable function keys Left scan LED 15. DC jack 23. Directional keys Right scan LED 16. Docking connector Janam Technologies LLC Version 1, January 2018 Introduction 1—2...
500 MB disk space for Android Studio Janam XG3 SDK The Janam XG3 Software Development Kit enables programmers to develop applications for Janam XG3 rugged mobile computers running the Android™ operating system. It contains details and instructions for developing applications that access the XG3 embedded scanner.
JanamCare at 866-915-5311. Use only battery chargers approved for the XG3 by Janam. Janam and its affiliates disclaim any liability for damage caused by the use of other chargers or batteries. Observe the following guidelines for safe use of Li-Ion batteries: 1.
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Then firmly push the battery cover into place. The battery door must be installed in order to power the device on. WARNING: Use only Janam ap- proved Li-Ion battery packs. Unauthorized batteries may result i damage not covered by the war- ranty.
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Getting Started User Manual The XG3 ships with only the main battery pack significantly charged. Charge the main battery pack with the XG3 charging cable for a minimum of 4 or 6 hours before initial use. To charge the battery using the DC Power Adapter Kit: 1.
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Getting Started User Manual XG3 Battery Condition and Usage Information Android provides information on battery charge levels, and how much of the battery capacity has been used by various applications and device functions. This information can be accessed as follows:...
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For information about securing the XG3 with a password or pin code, refer to Chapter 3. 3. When powered on, a secured XG3 will ask for a password, pin, or gesture, depending on how it is set up. The example below shows the pin code keypad.
Power Key (marked red in its center). The display will turn off. To turn the XG3 back on from this state of sleep, depress the Power Key again. The welcome screen will come up, and by swiping right (unsecured) or entering your pin, password or gesture (secured) you will return to the last used app.
The lock screen shows the current time and date. If the XG3 is secured, it may also display an access prompt. The lock screen can be personalized by changing its color, picture, and sounds. It may also provide a quick status of selected apps (such as messages, emails, etc.).
XG3’s most often used features and applications. The home screen can consist of multiple screens (on the XG3 there are two additional screens to the left of the home screen and two to the right).
WIDGETS underneath the status bar. Function Keys The Janam XG3 has three onscreen white-on-black function keys located along the bottom of the display. These three software keys are always visible, regardless of app. Depressing these keys, from...
XG3’s “dashboard” that provides status, information, and quick access to all the most important functions of the device, at times the number of notifications may exceed the space on the status bar. When that happens a small icon appears on the status bar.
Card About microSD Cards The XG3 rugged mobile computer has a microSD flash memory card slot in its battery compartment that is compatible with microSD memory storage cards with a capacity of up to 64GB (FAT32 file format). When inserted, a microSD card provides additional memory storage that is designated by the XG3’s File Manager tool as “MicroSD card”...
Backup, Restore, and Reset Android backup concept It is important to understand that the version of Android installed on the XG3 (Android 4.2 Jelly Bean) does not offer full backup (i.e. one large file from which all software, settings, and data can be restored).
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2. When the reset is complete, the Android lock screen appears. Hard reset (“cold boot”) A hard reset erases all of the data and applications stored in the XG3’s RAM memory. It then reloads the OS, and launches Autoinstall, which re-initializes any APK (Android Package Kit) files. To perform a cold Reset: 1.
To suspend and resume operation, press the Power button. You can also press the front Scan key to wake the XG3 from sleep. Note that if the XG3 does not wake when you press the Power button, the main battery may be too low to resume operation.
Setup User Manual Security Android Security The Android 4.2 “Jelly Bean” operating system installed on the Janam XG3 provides a number of security measures, centering around these areas: screen lock that guards against unauthorized data access Authorization for device administration...
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XG3 and an enterprise service. Enterprise services implements security policies such as requiring a password or a certificate on the XG3 before they allow a connection. To remove authorization for an application to serve as a device administrator...
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Setup User Manual Device Settings The Janam XG3 can be configured according to your personal preferences. This makes the device easy to use and helps to enhance efficiency and productivity. Sound Sound screen allows setting the default sound volume and default notification sound. It also al- lows toggling touch and screen lock sounds on or off.
Settings screen to view total and available space for the internal storage on the XG3 and the installed SD card. Also shown is space used by individual apps. You may tap on individual items for additional info or actions (such as view, clear, execute, launch, etc.).
Examples of settings in Language & input: Display language, Keyboard input method, Auto-capitalization, Auto-correction, Vibrate, sound or popup on key press, Correction suggestions, Gesture typing, Next-word suggestion, Expert settings, Text-to-speech settings. Janam Technologies LLC Version 1, January 2018 XG3 Setup 3—9...
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This brings up a list of all accounts on the device. Depending on the settings you selected dur- ing the account configuration, email accounts on your XG3 may au- tomatically start to sync account data (e.g., email, contacts, music and calendar, etc.).
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To change the date format displayed on the screen, touch Choose date format, and then select a format from the list. Accessibility To configure features that make using the XG3 easier for people with certain physical disabilities, go to Settings >...
A given physical area may have multiple wireless local area networks (WLANs), sometimes referred to as Wi-Fi hot spots, which the XG3 can see as it scans for available networks. Typically, wireless local area networks are configured with a security scheme. Wireless devices connected to a wireless network must: A.
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Wireless Network Connection User Manual Connecting the Janam XG3 to a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) To initially connect the XG3 to a wireless local area network, go to Settings > Wireless & Networks > Wi-Fi. Turn Wi-Fi networking on. The XG3 will begin searching for available Wi-Fi networks. After a few seconds it will list what it has found, including the approximate signal strength and whether or not a network is secured by a password or not.
(Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button for easy device connection to a network. — WPS Pin Entry: Some routers may offer WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), but still require entry of a special PIN on the device. Janam Technologies LLC Version 1, January 2018 Wireless Network Connection 4—3...
Introduction Bluetooth is a popular PAN (Personal Area Network) technology used for short-range wireless communication. Devices with Class 2 Bluetooth capabilities, such as the Janam XG3, can send and/or receive information over distances of approximately 10 meters (30 feet). Unlike older infrared technology, Bluetooth does not rely upon uninterrupted line-of-sight between devices that need to exchange information.
Bluetooth Concepts Bluetooth does not have to be on in order for the XG3 to function. In fact, since the Bluetooth radio consumes power, it should be turned off when it is not needed. You can see that Bluetooth is active...
As stated above, Bluetooth “services” between two connected devices vary. In this case, the pairing between the XG3 and the MacBook allows the MacBook to send files to the XG3, and the Mac can use the XG3’s cell connection to connect to the Internet.
Using the Keypad Introduction Janam’s XG3 rugged mobile computer offers keypad and touchscreen functionality on the same device. The Janam XG3 comes with either a 32-key numeric keypad (see below left) or a 56-key alpha-numeric keypad (see below right). Navigation keys Located in the center of the keypad for easy access with either hand, the navigation keys enable you to move the cursor up and down lines and from character to character.
Using the Keypad User Manual BLUE key combinations The lists below show the default button assignments for BLUE key combinations on the Janam XG3’s hardware buttons. These default assignments can be programmed to execute different functions using Program Buttons app in the Tools folder.
Here’s an example: Pressing BLUE + F1 on either XG3 keypad is like pressing F5 if the XG3 keypad had a physical F5 key. But what does F5 do' Nothing, unless a particular function has been assigned to it.
XG3 can be used to manage multiple email accounts. Before setting up an email account on the XG3, be sure that a core email address is active with an email service provider or within a private enterprise (corporate) network to which the XG3 user has access and authorization.
To access email account settings, tap on the bottom right of the email Inbox to bring up Settings popup. Here you can select either General settings, Settings pertaining to just a specific account. Janam Technologies LLC Version 1, January 2018 Email 7—2...
Server settings Incoming and outgoing server settings may change, and this is where it’s done, including password changes for email. Janam Technologies LLC Version 1, January 2018 Email 7—3...
To delete an email account, bring up the/an ac- count, tap icon to bring up the Settings pop- up, tap it, tap on Accounts, tap the desired ac- count, scroll to the bottom, tap on Remove account. Janam Technologies LLC Version 1, January 2018 Email 7—4...
One of the great strengths of the Android operating system is the wealth of tools, utilities and productivity apps readily available for free or at nominal cost from the Google Play Store or other sources. The Janam XG3’s Tools folder contains a few examples of such tools. CPU Setting By default the Janam XG3’s...
Notes can easily be shared, beamed, posted, or copied. System information System information provides detailed information about the XG3 hardware, OS, applica- tions, firmware and drivers. Tap to drill down into any area. Additional tools The Tools folder also hold a number of popups.
Therefore, some of the barcode functions described in this chapter may not apply to the XG3 version you are using. For that reason, and depend- ing on the configuration of your XG3, some information in this chapter may not apply.
Scan Settings Go to Tools > Scan Set- tings to configure the XG3’s scan engine and software. This is where you set how the scanner will work, how it will announce and communi- cate results, what all the scanning operation settings...
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Options Settings > Scan Settings > Options sets: Default Enable — Enables or disables the XG3 scanner upon startup. Enable Center Window — Limits decoding to codes inside the center window. Decode Mode — Standard looks for any barcode within range. Quick Omni scans only barcodes within the aiming beam or aiming pattern projected by the scan engine.
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User Manual Symbologies Scanner Option A Scanner Option B 1D Linear: 1D Linear: The XG3’s scanner can read and decode vir- Chinese 2 of 5 China Post tually any 1D or 2D bar code in milliseconds. Codabar Codabar/NW7 Code 11...
XG3’s display flash blue and the terminal beeps. Upon a successful scan, the scanner decoder will report the symbology of the code as well as the scan data. It will also report the success/failure rate, as well as read time data and statistics.
For example, with Scan Wedge active, the XG3 can be used to scan barcode data directly into a Microsoft Word or Excel template, or any other app that accepts input data.
Be sure to make backup copies of all important data on other media to protect against data loss. Follow all usage, charging and maintenance guidelines in the Product User Guide. If you have ques- tions, contact Janam. For a copy of the Product User Guide, visit the online Resource Center at www.janam.com.
Regulatory and Maintenance User Manual RF, regulatory and safety approvals XG3 with WLAN and Bluetooth Parameter Specification 47 CFR FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class B • FCC Part 15, Subpart C • FCC Part 15, Subpart E • FCC 47 CFR Part 2 Canada ICES-003:2012 Issue5, Class B;...
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Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. Hereby, Janam Technologies LLC declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive, 1999/5/EC. The equipment is intended for use throughout the European Community.
Do not attempt to service the unit. There are no serviceable parts inside. Replace the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture. • To fully disengage the power to the unit, please disconnect the power cord from the AC inlet. Janam Technologies LLC Version 1, January 2018 Regulatory and Mintenance 11—4...
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Check the battery charge level. My device doesn’t charge properly Make sure you are using a Janam Technologies approved charger. Make sure that your battery is not completely discharged; if the battery is completely discharged, it may take around 20 minutes to display the battery charger indicator on the screen.
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Deactivate Bluetooth, WLAN, or GPS when not in use. The device sometimes gets hot This heating is a normal consequence of the CPU handling excessive data. Ending above actions will make your device return to normal temperatures. Janam Technologies LLC Version 1, Januaryl 2018 Troubleshooting 12—2...