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K500 Mobile Computing Device User's Manual Version 2.0 2019.01...
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Revision History Version Release Time Description November 2018 Initial release Jan 2019 Update CE/FCC warning - i -...
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We recommend that you keep one copy of this manual for the quick reference for any necessary maintenance in the future. Thank you for choosing AMobile products. - ii -...
Preface Declaration of Conformity Amobile Trade Mark: Model number: K500 Operating Temperature: ‐10° C to 40° C This device was tested for typical body‐worn operations. To comply with RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0cm must be maintained between the user’s...
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condition that this device does not cause harmful interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, use accessories that maintain a 10mm separation distance between the user's body and the back of the handset. The use of belt clips, holsters and similar accessories should not contain metallic components in its assembly. The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, and should be avoided.
Member states of the EU are to enforce by 7/1/2006. AMobile Intelligent Corporation hereby states that the listed products do not contain unintentional additions of lead, mercury, hex chrome, PBB or PBDB that exceed a maximum concentration value of 0.1% by weight or for cadmium exceed 0.01% by weight, per homogenous material.
Preface Safety Symbols This symbol indicates that a potential hazard to personal safety exists from a laser source. When this symbol is displayed in this manual, pay special attention to the specific safety information associated with the symbol LASER RADIATION Important Safety Instructions Read these safety instructions carefully: Read all cautions and warnings on the device.
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Preface Remove dirt with a lightly moistened cloth and a mild solvent detergent. Then wipe the cabinet with a soft dry cloth. If the device will not be used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage. 10.
Preface Do not use the power adapter that isn’t made for the device. Supplying the device with inappropriate voltage may cause harm to the battery or, even worse, burn the device. To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
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Preface and get recharged every three months. If you store an uncharged battery, it could fall into a deep worn-out state which would render it incapable of holding any charge. Be sure to store the equipment and battery at the proper temperature (as described in Specifications).
Preface General Cleaning Tips You may need the following precautions before you begin to clean the device. When you clean any single part or component for the device, please thoroughly read and understand the details below. 1. We strongly recommended that you should shut down the system before you start to clean.
Preface Recommended Cleaning Procedures Close all application programs Close operating software Turn off the device Remove all peripherals Disconnect the power cable Proceed to clean. Disposing of the Device • Within the European Union EU-wide legislation, as implemented in each Member State, requires that waste electrical and electronic products carrying the mark (left) must be disposed of separately from normal household waste.
Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail our customer service when you still cannot get the information you need. http://amobile-solutions.com/web_en/contact.php E-mail: support@amobile.com.tw Warranty This product is warranted to be in good working order during the warranty period. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this period, we will, at our option, replace or repair it at no additional charge except as set forth in the following terms.
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Introduction 1.2 Package Contents Upon opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the items is missing or appears damaged, contact your local dealer or distributor. The package should contain the following items: 4” Rugged Android™ Mobile Computing Device USB Cable Pogo pin to Type C Adapter Charger...
Getting Started 2.1 Installing microSD and SIM Card To install the microSD card and/or SIM card: Figure 2-1 Press the two Figure 2-2 Remove the buttons next to the battery. battery Figure 2-3 Remove the Figure 2-4 As the diagram plastic cover.
Be sure to charge the battery to full when you are charging it for the first time. Caution: Do not charge the K500 via computer USB connection due to that the voltage output from computer USB is not enough to charge the device.
Getting Started 2.3 Installing/Replacing the Battery In case you need to install or replace the battery, follow the steps below to access the battery chamber and replace the battery. Press the two buttons next to the battery. Remove the battery Place battery back to slot and press down Finish the replacement - 12 -...
Getting Started 2.4 Optimizing Battery Life To optimize the operating time of the battery, it is recommended that you do the following: • Decrease the LCD display brightness. • Set a shorter timeout of inactivity to allow the screen enter sleep mode. •...
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Using the Mobile Computing Device 3.1 Using Touch Screen The K500 comes with a projected capacitive multi-touch screen. Users are able to manipulate icons, graphic buttons, menus, the onscreen keyboard or any onscreen items with touch control. This chapter will walk you through the basic operations.
Using the Mobile Computing Device 3.1.2 Text Input The K500 has a physical keyboard and also onscreen keyboard to receive user's text input. To open the onscreen keyboard, simply tap a text input field and the keyboard appears. 3.1.3 Sleep Mode When the device suspends to sleep mode, it enters a low power state and the display is off to save the battery power.
Using the Mobile Computing Device 3.2 Home Screen The Home screen provides you with an instant access to device status, notifications, application shortcuts, folders and widgets. Simply tap an item and you can launch the associated application. You can also add desired items to the Home screen, extend the Home screen or personalize the wallpaper to tailor it to your personal needs.
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Home screen. Tap it to open the "App Launcher" where all applications installed App Launcher on the K500 can be viewed and launched. The dock is visible across the home screens. It shows the most Bottom Dock commonly used App icons for quick access. You can change the icons as needed.
Using the Mobile Computing Device 3.2.1 Using the Quick Settings Panel Swiping down the Status Bar will bring up a Quick Settings panel where you can quickly access some most commonly used settings and features. To enable/disable a feature or switch between available options , simply tap the intended tile.
Using the Mobile Computing Device 3.3 Using Cellular Network After you insert the SIM card(s) to the K500 for the first time and power on the K500, depending on your mobile network carrier you might be guided to activate the account and connect to your mobile network.
Using the Mobile Computing Device 3.3.1 Making/Receiving Calls After you activate your SIM card(s), the K500 auto-connects to your cellular network when it powers on. You can start to use the phone service. Using phone service, e.g., making or answering a call, is similar to the way you use a mobile phone.
When the K500 moves to where your cellular network is not available, data roaming connects the K500 to other service providers. This is often useful abroad if you want to keep receiving data across networks. However, the mobile rates can substantially increase as the costs for accessing the Internet are particularly high.
(Ask your network administrator for details.) If the K500 detects a network previously connected to, the K500 auto- connects to Once a Wi-Fi network is connected, it displays as “connected” on the Wi-Fi settings screen.
When a Wi-Fi network doesn’t broadcast its name (SSID) • When a Wi-Fi network is out of range and you want the K500 to remember it and auto-connect to it as soon as it gets in range. To add a Wi-Fi network: Swipe down the Status bar and tap the WI-FI tile to enable Wi-Fi if it isn't enabled yet.
Tap Save. The K500 then proceeds to connects to the Wi-Fi network. Any credentials entered are saved so the K500 automatically connects it the next time the K500 gets it within the range. 3.4.3 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network by WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a feature that allows WPS-compliant devices to connect to each other instantly in a secure way.
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Using the Mobile Computing Device 3. Use either of the following methods to make the connection: To use Push button, tap the WPS icon in the upper right corner and a prompt message will appear. Then press the WPS button on your WPS router within two minutes To use PIN method, tap the WPS Pin Entry to open the context menu and then tap WPS Pin Entry.
Using the Mobile Computing Device 3.4.4 Forgetting/Modifying a Wi-Fi Network When you don’t want the K500 to "auto" connect to a Wi-Fi network or when it is a network that you no longer use, remove the Wi-Fi network by the steps below: Swipe down the Status bar and tap the WI-FI tile to enable Wi-Fi if it isn't enabled yet.
Bluetooth-capable devices such as PCs, laptops, hands-free, headsets, printers, PDAs and cell phones. Before the K500 can connect a Bluetooth device, it needs to pair with that device. Such “pairing” involves the authentication between them to justify their accesses to each other.
3. If the Bluetooth device you want to pair with is not displayed in the AVAILABLE DEVICES list, tap Pair new device. The K500 proceeds to scan for any Bluetooth device in range. Then it displays the names of the device(s) found.
Using the Mobile Computing Device On the device to pair with, a dialog box appears requesting to enter or verify the pairing code. The passkey entered or shown on the K500 and the Bluetooth device must be the same. If you’re prompted to enter a pin code, try entering 0000 or 1234 (the most common pin code), or look up in the documentation that came with the other Bluetooh device to learn its pin code.
The selected device is unpaired and disconnected. 3.5.4 Making Your Bluetooth Device Discoverable To allow other Bluetooth-enabled device to find the K500, you have to make sure the K500 is visible to other devices in addition to enabling Bluetooth feature. After you turn on the Bluetooth the K500 will be visible.
From the Bluetooth settings page, tap the menu icon on to get the following options: 1. Device name: Allows you to edit the Bluetooth name of the K500 that will be shown to others when they try to search for it.
3.6.2 Location Mode In addition to GPS satellite method, the K500 also supports Assisted GPS (A-GPS), a method using Wi-Fi and cellular networks to speed up startup positioning performance. According to the position mode, the battery drain and position accuracy varies.
Using the Mobile Computing Device • Battery saving: This mode uses Wi-Fi and cellular networks to determine your location. Select this mode if you need to extend the battery life. • Device only: This mode determines your location using GPS only. Without using Wi-Fi and cellular networks to improve the startup process, it takes longer to determine the location.
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Using the Mobile Computing Device When taking a photo: • To zoom in and out, place two fingers apart or together. • When you frame your subject on the screen, the camera will Auto Focus on the center of the screen with a focus indicator. To manually make a focus, tap the target or area that you want to focus on.
4 centimeters. The NFC detection area is at the back side of the K500. When you tap other NFC devices, tags, or readers, the NFC areas of both devices should be close to one another so that the connection can be established.
3. Make sure the screen of both devices are unlocked, then touch the devices together, back to back. On the K500, you will hear a sound and be prompted a message "Touch to beam". Touch the screen of the K500 to begin the beaming process.
As of the time of time of release, the K500 may not have the barcode scanner software installed. If this is the case, you must install the APK file on your K500 first in order to activate the scanner function.
Appendices 5. Tap the APK file and then follow the prompts to install the application. 3.9.2 Scanning the Barcode Generally a third-party barcode application will be used to process the data read by the scanner. This user manual will not cover these applications. The following steps serve as an example only to show the basic operation of the barcode scanner.
Appendices 3.9.3 Supported Barcode Formats 2D Model Type Formats Linear Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, MSI 2D Stacked PDF417, Aztec Code, Data Matrix, QR Code, Codablock –F, Micro PDF417, , Micro QR 2D Matrix Code, Han Xin Code, Royal Main Mailmark 2D, NTIT Code, PPN Code, Switzerland QR Code, Australian Post Standard Customer, Japanese Post, Korean Postal Postal...
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