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Make sure to use only the power adapter (5V 2A Output AC/DC) that came with PM550. In case your phone does not work as expected, you are strongly recommended to restart it by pressing and holding the power button for at least 12 seconds until the startup screen appears.
PM550 Android 7.1.2 User Manual Table of Contents User Manual ..................................1 Table of Contents ................................. 2 Getting Started ..................................3 Major Parts ..................................3 Accessary ..................................5 Charge PM550 .................................. 6 Turn On/Off PM550 ................................8 Hot swap the battery ................................ 9 Learning the basics ................................
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Turn On 1. Press and hold the “Power Key” for a few seconds. 2. When PM550 enter to the boot mode, it will display “SMART BEYOND RUGGED” logo with short vibration 3. Release the “Power Key” and wait until PM550 finish booting Note: If you cannot turn on your PM550, try below steps To turn on PM550, battery needs to be charged certain level.
Hot sw ap the battery Hot swap the battery Getting Started When battery level is low, you can replace the battery without turning off and on PM550. Remove the Battery and replace to another one. Make sure the battery is locked properly.
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PM550 Android 7.1.2 User Manual Learni ng the basics Using a keypad Learning the basics Numeric KeyPad Recent Apps key Press to see recently used apps. Home key From any apps or screens, press to return to the Home screen.
PM550 Android 7.1.2 User Manual Learni ng the basics Use a touch scr een Use a touch screen Learning the basics Touch One-finger press Double touch One-finger press, lift, one-finger press, lift for “Zoom in” Long press One-finger press, wait, lift for “Select an item”...
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Choose your language during setup process. Default is English Touch here to start setup your device You can copy other device’s settings to your PM550 or setup as a new device Copy your data You can copy your settings from other Android...
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PM550 Android 7.1.2 User Manual Setup Wizard Learning the basics After your Google account login, you can set PM550’s name. Touch here to set a name Choose security option for lock screen. You set specific pattern or PIN or password here.
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PM550 Android 7.1.2 User Manual Setup Wizard Learning the basics To review the Google services option, please touch MORE button. You can turn On/Off specific service After your reviewing and set Google services option, touch AGREE button for next step...
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PM550 Android 7.1.2 User Manual basic s Home Screen, Apps and Widget Learning the basics To access app folder Touch the app folder then you will see apps in the folder. To change app folder’s name, touch the bottom area of the folder.
PM550 Android 7.1.2 User Manual Learni ng the basics Home Screen, Apps and Widget Learning the basics Organize the app icon in the home screen Long-press drag the app icon and place where you want. You may place app icon to next panel If you want to remove the app icon, drag it to “Remove”...
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PM550 Android 7.1.2 User Manual Home Screen, Apps and Widget Learning the basics Notification panel When there is notification from the Android (system) or the App, you can check details by drag down the “Status Bar”. Quick setting panel You can access “Quick setting panel” by drag down the “Notification panel”.
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Home Screen, Apps and Widget Learning the basics Touch the App drawer icon, to see apps in your PM550 All installed apps are listed alphabetically Tap app icon to run. Long press, specific app icon to place to the “Home Screen”.
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PM550 Android 7.1.2 User Manual Learni ng the basics Home Screen, Apps and Widget Learning the basics To add a Widget in the Home screen, long press the empty space. Then you will see WALL PAPERS, WIDGETS, SETTINS menu. Touch WIDGETS Available widgets are listed.
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PM550 Android 7.1.2 User Manual Learni ng the basics Home Screen, Apps and Widget Learning the basics By pressing the Recent button in the keypad, you can see app list which you access Touch the app, if you want to use or access the app.
PM550 Android 7.1.2 User Manual Learni ng the basics Status & Notific ations Ic ons Status & Notifications Icons Learning the basics Status icons Connected to a WLAN WLAN is on network Connected to a Bluetooth Bluetooth is on device...
PM550 Android 7.1.2 User Manual Learni ng the basics Connect to your Wi-Fi network Connect to your Wi-Fi network Learning the basics “App drawer” icon → “Settings” and Touch then “WLAN” Touch to turn On/Off the W-Fi You can see nearby Wi-Fi network. Each AP’s SSID information listed by signal strength Icon means: Open Wi-Fi network.
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PM550 Android 7.1.2 User Manual Scanner Setti ngs Use a Scanner Use a Scanner Scanner Settings Default setting of Scanner is “Off” To use the Scanner, EmKit and then “ScanSetting” Touch “App drawer” icon → “Settings” Touch and then “ScanSettings”...
PM550 Android 7.1.2 User Manual Scanner Setti ngs Use a Scanner Scanner Settings Scanner setting details Scanner setting consist with “Basic”, “Options”, “Notification”, “Wedge”, “Symbologies”, and “About” In the “Basic”, you can set “Scanning” option and “Wedge mode” option In the “Scanning menu”, you can change Scanner’s trigger time out and set “Auto scan”...
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“Aim ID”, set “Group separator”, “Prefix” & “Suffix”, “Character set” and “Extended Wedge” PM550 has decoded data edit function. You can add or remove specific data from decode value. To use this function, enable the option and then set a rule...
PM550 Android 7.1.2 User Manual Scan a Barc ode Scan a Barcode Scanner Settings Example of good Barcode reading Idle barcode scan Please aim the middle of barcode Even you aim the barcode slightly upper or down area or angle is slightly tilted, you can read the barcode...
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PM550 Android 7.1.2 User Manual Scan a Barc ode Scan a Barcode Scanner Settings Example of bad Barcode reading If you aim the barcode wrong direction or tilt too much, you can’t read the barcode If you aim part of Barcode or aim two barcode together, you can’t read the barcode...
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PM550 Android 7.1.2 User Manual OS U pdate OS Imag e update from Stor age OS Image update from Storage OS Update To update OS image, copy or place OS image file into the root folder of “Internal Storage” “App Drawer” →...
OS Imag e update from OT G Port OS Image update from OTG Port OS Update PM550 support USB OTG feature. With USB type C flash drive or OTG cable and USB flash drive combination, you can update the OS...
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OS U pdate OS Image update from the FOTA OS Update PM550 will compare the OS image between FOTA server and current OS image. If there is newer OS image in the FOTA server, FOTA server will suggest downloading. Touch “OK” to start download the image in the FOTA server...
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Factory data res et from Setti ngs Factory data reset from Settings Factory data reset When your PM550 system is unstable and abnormal behavior occur but could not recover by rebooting, you may need to “Factory data reset” your PM550 “App Drawer”...
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PM550 Android 7.1.2 User Manual Factory data reset from Settings Factory data reset Please note, all apps and data in the internal storage will be deleted and restored to “Factory default” and this process cannot “Undo” Touch RESET PHONE button to start “Factory Reset”...
Force Factory data reset your PM550 You can perform “force” factory data reset your PM550. When your PM550 turned off, press “Power” + “Recent” + “Back” button all together. After short vibration from your PM550, you may release the buttons.
PM550 Android 7.1.2 User Manual Factory data Res et Force Factory data reset Factory data reset After data wiping, please select “Reboot system now” to finish the “Force Factory data reset” process After Force factory reset, if PM Android Device locked by...
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Enterprise Mobility Kit – Truly, what Enterprise needs Point Mobile announces new software solution – called “EmKit” is new software solution for enterprise mobility users. Our every Android device shall have EmKit pre-installed and every use can access them for free of charge*.
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EmKit Secure EmKit Power Launcher You can lock your Point Mobile Android model’s Home Screen and limit to access app drawer or specific function. This function as known as Kiosk mode. Hide Quick Settings : Limit to access quick setting...
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PM550 Android 7.1.2 User Manual EmKit Rem ote EmKit Remote EmKit To install the AirWatch agent to Point Mobile Android device, please touch AirWatch icon App provides AirWatch agent install via Google Play or Web URL. Google Play method requires Google account login.
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PM550 Android 7.1.2 User Manual EmKit Rem ote EmKit Remote EmKit SOTI Mobi Control installer is pre-installed to Point Mobile Android device. To start enrollment process, please touch MobiControl icon Mobi Control app request permission grant during enrollment process. Please allow it.
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PM550 Android 7.1.2 User Manual EmKit Rem ote EmKit Remote EmKit To install the TeamViewer QS app to Point Mobile Android device, please touch TeamViewer icon App provides TeamViewer QS app install via Google Play or Web URL. Google Play method requires Google account login.
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PM550 Android 7.1.2 User Manual EmKit Tools EmKit Tools EmKit Scan2Set Scan2Set is designed for the network environment. Point Mobile Android device downloads the Direct Clone file from the FTP, Web server and Google Drive with just one QRcode Scan!
EmKit Step 2. Upload Direct Clone file to your FTP site or Web server Copy the Direct Clone file from the Point Mobile Android device Upload this file to your FTP site or Web Server. You may change file name...
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Turn on your Point Mobile Android device. Press the Power Button, then you will see the Scan2Set in the menu Read the generated QRcode. Point Mobile Android device will download the file from the FTP site or Web server and restore Direct Clone file...
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PM550 Android 7.1.2 User Manual EmKit Tools EmKit Tools EmKit ScanSetting You can set your PM80’s scanner option with intuitive menu. System information All of SW and HW information available here and can save it to the file. Touch Save to file.
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PM550 Android 7.1.2 User Manual Tools EmKit Tools EmKit Take Bug Report This function save logs and event to the internal storage. When you have a field issue, and need to contact service center, please find the reproduce step first.
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EmKit Dem os EmKit Demos EmKit GPS Demo Developer can demonstrate or check Point Mobile Android model’s GPS signal strength, Satellite info, NMEA info. Some of demo app only available for specific Hardware feature integrated SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) ICCR Demo Developer can demonstrate or check Point Mobile Android model’s payment solution.
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PM550 Android 7.1.2 User Manual EmKit Demos EmKit Image Demo Developer can demonstrate or check Point Mobile Android model’s 2D scanner’s image taking solution. Some of demo app only available for specific Hardware feature integrated SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) MSR Demo Developer can demonstrate or check Point Mobile Android model’s IC card and Magnetic card reading solution.
PM550 Android 7.1.2 User Manual EmKit Demos EmKit NFC Demo Developer can demonstrate or check Point Mobile Android model’s NFC Read/Write solution. Some of demo app only available for specific Hardware feature integrated SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) Ping Demo Developer can demonstrate or check Point Mobile Android model’s ping test.
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