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RS35 Mobile Computer
Android™ 10
Version 1.00

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  • Page 1 RS35 Mobile Computer Android™ 10 Version 1.00...
  • Page 3 The editorial use of these names is for identification as well as to the benefit of the owners, with no intention of infringement. CIPHERLAB logo is a registered trademark of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. All other brands, products and services, and trademark names are the property of their registered owners.

  • Page 5: Important Notices

    Important Notices IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR USA 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication.

  • Page 6: For Product With Laser

    RK25 Mobile Computer FOR PRODUCT WITH LASER This laser component emits FDA / IEC Class 2 laser light at the exit  port. Do NOT STARE INTO BEAM DIRECTLY. Do not aim the beam at the eyes.  Any adjustments or performance excluding those specified herein may ...

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

     Do not use any pointed or sharp objects against the screen surface.  Do not use the styluses which are not supplied or approved by CIPHERLAB CO., LTD.,  to prevent possible scratches to the touch screen. Water residue on the touch screen may cause abnormal behaviors or the fall of its ...

  • Page 8: Battery

    RK25 Mobile Computer BATTERY The main battery may not be charged to full for shipment. Charge the main battery to  full before using the mobile computer for the first time. Main battery: The main battery powers the mobile computer to work. It takes ...

  • Page 9: Scanner

    Important Notices SCANNER Scan a 1D barcode  1) Open ReaderConfig and tap Scan Test on the menu bar. 2) Aim the scanning window at the barcode to read. Move the device, having the barcode located in the center of the scanning area. 3) Press any of the two side triggers.

  • Page 10: Care & Maintenance

    FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this device is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of www.fcc.gov/eot/ea/fccid after searching on FCC ID: Q3N-RS35 Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information The radiated output power of the Wireless Device is below the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) radio frequency exposure limits.
  • Page 11 Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Notices This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    1.2.1. Charge Mobile Computer .................. 24 1.2.2. Wired Data Transmission .................. 30 1.2.3. Using Wireless Networks ................... 31 USING RS35 MOBILE COMPUTER ..................32 2.1. Battery ....................... 33 2.1.1. Battery Status Indicators ................... 34 2.1.2. Monitor Battery Level ..................36 2.1.3.
  • Page 13 CONTENTS 2.3. Touch Screen ....................58 2.3.1. Screen Brightness ..................... 58 2.3.2. Screen rotation ....................59 2.3.3. Screen Timeout Settings ................... 63 2.3.4. Text Size & Display Size..................64 2.4. Notifications ...................... 65 2.4.1. Status LED ......................65 2.4.2. Audio ......................... 65 2.4.3.
  • Page 14 RK25 Mobile Computer WIRELESS RADIOS ......................108 4.1. Use Wireless Local Area Network (Wi-Fi) ............109 4.1.1. Connect to Wi-Fi Network ................109 4.1.2. Manually Add Wi-Fi Network ................111 4.1.3. Advanced Wi-Fi Settings .................. 113 4.1.4. Modify Wi-Fi Network ..................115 4.1.5.

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Introduction INTRODUCTION The RS35 mobile computer, powered by Android 10, is light-weight, easy to use, providing powerful and handy tools for the purpose of delivering flexibility in customization. Specifically designed to work as an industrial PDA, it provides rich options of data collection, voice and data communication, long-lasting working hours, and so on.

  • Page 16: Features

    INSIDE THE PACKAGE The following items are included in the kit package. Save the box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the mobile computer. RS35 Mobile Computer  Snap-on Cable (optional) ...

  • Page 17: Related Documentation

    Introduction RELATED DOCUMENTATION Log in to GoBetween to access related documentation about the RS35 mobile computer from the CipherLab Central Service (CCS) platform. Download the GoBetween desktop or mobile device application, or launch the GoBetween Lite web application from the...

  • Page 18: Quick Start

    RK25 Mobile Computer Chapter 1 QUICK START This chapter helps you get ready for starting using the mobile computer. IN THIS CHAPTER 1.1 Overview ..............15 1.2 Charging & Communication .......... 24...

  • Page 19: Overview

    Quick Start 1.1. OVERVIEW...
  • Page 20 RK25 Mobile Computer Description Description Power Button Status LED Touchscreen Microphone USB-C Port with Cover Side-Trigger (Left) Volume Down Buttons Volume Up Buttons Scan Window Function Key Side-Trigger (Right) Battery Cover Latch Battery with Cover Hand Strap Cover Camera NFC Detection Area Speaker Hand Strap Hole Charging &...

  • Page 21: Install/ Remove Battery

    Quick Start 1.1.1. INSTALL/ REMOVE BATTERY For shipping and storage purposes, the mobile computer and the main battery are saved in separate packages. Note: Any improper handling may reduce the battery life. To install the main battery: 1) Insert a fully-charged main battery into the grooves from the battery top, and then press down the lower edge of the battery.
  • Page 22 RK25 Mobile Computer 2) Slide the battery latch leftward to “ ” position. Lock Slide leftward to “Lock” Unlock icon: Lock icon: The battery cover is now unlocked. The battery cover is currently locked. Warning: 1) Make sure the battery latch is at the “Lock” position before powering on the device. 2) For initial use, insert a charged battery, lock the battery cover in place, and then press the Power key to power on the mobile computer.
  • Page 23 Quick Start REMOVE BATTERY To remove the battery: 1) Slide the battery latch rightward to unlock it. Slide rightward to “Unlock” 2) Once the battery cover is unlocked, it slightly tilts up and is ready to be removed. By holding the two sides of the battery cover, lift up the main battery (which is with the battery cover) from its lower end to remove it.

  • Page 24: Installing Sim Card, Sam Card And Memory Card

    RK25 Mobile Computer 1.1.2. INSTALLING SIM CARD, SAM CARD AND MEMORY CARD The RS35 mobile computer is equipped with 2 SIM card slots, 1 SAM slot, and 1 memory card slot. To insert the cards: 1) Remove the battery as described in Remove Battery 2) Lift up the inner lid that protects the card sockets chamber by holding the pull tab.
  • Page 25 Quick Start 3) After the chamber is revealed, insert SIM cards, the SAM card and the microSD card into their respective sockets. Close and push back the hinged cover till a click sounds. SIM 1 SIM 2 MicroSD To Install the Cards: 1) Slide the hinged cover back.
  • Page 26 RK25 Mobile Computer REMOVE CARDS To remove the cards: 1) Remove the battery. 2) Lift up the inner lid. 3) Unlock the card hinge cover and remove the card. 4) Mount the inner lid and the battery cover, and slide the battery latch back to the “Lock” position Note: Both SIM1 and SIM2 card slots support 2G/3G/4G cards.

  • Page 27: Power On/Off Mobile Computer

    Quick Start 1.1.3. POWER ON/OFF MOBILE COMPUTER POWER ON To power on the mobile computer, press and hold the power button located on the top end of the device. The mobile computer will turn on and show the Home Screen after splash screen.

  • Page 28: Charging & Communication

    RK25 Mobile Computer 1.2. CHARGING & COMMUNICATION 1.2.1. CHARGE MOBILE COMPUTER The main battery may not be charged to full for shipment. When you first receive the kit package, you will need to charge the main battery to full before using the mobile computer. You may use the Snap-on Charging Cable or Charging &...
  • Page 29 1) Remove the USB Type-C cable if it is connected with the RS35 mobile computer. 2) Hold the snap-on cup toward the bottom of the RS35 mobile computer, and place one of the snap-on cup side to the side of the RS35 mobile computer.
  • Page 30 RK25 Mobile Computer 3) Push the Snap-on cup upwards to make its another side to be attached to the RS35 mobile computer. 4) A “click” sound is made once the Snap-on cable is connected with the bottom of the RS35 mobile computer in place.
  • Page 31 Quick Start USE CHARGING & COMMUNICATION CRADLE The Charging & Communication Cradle charges your mobile computer and a spare battery at the same time, and it could also be used for data communication. Main Charging Station Spare Battery Compartment (Mobile Computer Compartment) LED Indicator Spare Battery Compartment Spare Battery Compartment...
  • Page 32 1) Remove the USB Type-C cable if it is connected with the RS35 mobile computer. 2) Insert the RS35 mobile computer onto the Cradle. The installed hard shell or hand strap is not necessary to be removed in advance before inserting the mobile computer. To remove, please take out the RS35 mobile computer directly.
  • Page 33 4) Connect the adapter to the Cradle, and plug the other end into an electrical outlet. The status of the mobile computer charging is shown on the device itself, while the LED indicator on RS35 Charging & Communication Cradle shows the status of battery charging as below:...

  • Page 34: Wired Data Transmission

    RK25 Mobile Computer 1.2.2. WIRED DATA TRANSMISSION Use a USB Type-C cable or the snap-on Cable or the cradle to connect the mobile computer to your PC for data transmission. 1) Connect your device to the computer with a USB Type-C cable/ Snap-on Cable / Cradle. 2) Once connected, “USB Preferences”...

  • Page 35: Using Wireless Networks

    Quick Start To change the USB usage after you leave “USB Preferences” page, please swipe down from the status bar to reveal Notifications Drawer, and then tap on the system notification “USB file transfer turned on” (or other USB usage notification just like this) to enter “USB Preferences”...

  • Page 36: Using Rs35 Mobile Computer

    RK25 Mobile Computer Chapter 2 USING RS35 MOBILE COMPUTER This chapter walks you through the fundamental usage and features of this device. IN THIS CHAPTER 2.1 Battery ..............33 2.2 Memory ..............46 2.3 Touch Screen.............. 58 2.4 Notifications ............... 65 2.5 Date and Time ............

  • Page 37: Battery

    Using RS35 Mobile Computer 2.1. BATTERY Main Battery  The mobile computer is powered by a rechargeable 3.8V, 4020mAh Li-Polymer battery pack, and it takes approximately 4 hours to charge it to full from the power adaptor (for the first time charging the main battery, please charge it for at least 8 to 12 hours).

  • Page 38: Battery Status Indicators

    RK25 Mobile Computer 2.1.1. BATTERY STATUS INDICATORS The main battery pack is the only power source for the mobile computer to work. Therefore, when the main battery level goes low, you need to replace the battery pack with a charged one or charge it as soon as possible.
  • Page 39 Using RS35 Mobile Computer The percentage beside the battery icon on the status bar can be switched on or off in App Drawer (All Apps) Settings | Battery | Battery Percentage Note: When the mobile computer is fully charged and battery level reaches 100%, the battery icon will change from to indicate charging is completed.

  • Page 40: Monitor Battery Level

    RK25 Mobile Computer 2.1.2. MONITOR BATTERY LEVEL MAIN BATTERY LEVEL The main battery is the only source that feeds the mobile computer to work. It also supplies the backup battery on the main board in order to retain the data stored in DRAM. When main battery level gets low, recharge it or replace it as soon as possible.
  • Page 41 Using RS35 Mobile Computer BATTERY SAVER MODE You can have the Battery saver mode automatically turned on when the main battery gets low. This mode will limit the use of location services, vibration and most background processing data. 1) On Battery screen, tap “Battery saver” to enter “Battery saver” page, and then tap on “Set a schedule”.
  • Page 42 RK25 Mobile Computer By enabling “Turn off when fully charged” on “Battery Saver” page, the battery saver mode will be automatically off once the battery power is charged to be 90%. Tap on “TURN ON NOW” to directly enable battery saver function, and the battery icon on status bar will turn orange once this function is enabled.
  • Page 43 Using RS35 Mobile Computer BATTERY OPTIMIZATION With Battery optimization enabled for the applications, you can make sure they stay inactive when your device is idle or when they have not been used for days. 1) On Battery screen, tap on More and select “Battery usage”.
  • Page 44 RK25 Mobile Computer 5) You can individually turn off the optimization mode of a certain app if you would like it always activated by tapping on the app name and select “Don’t optimize” and then “DONE”.
  • Page 45 Battery. LOW SUB BATTERY ALERT When the main battery’s power is drained out, RS35 mobile computer will automatically suspend by backup battery’s power for 30 minutes. When backup battery’s power is low, the “Low Sub Battery” notification will remind you to connect the device with an external power source to charge it immediately.

  • Page 46: Replace Main Battery

    BATTERY SWAP RS35 backup battery supplies system power during battery swap. When battery cover is removed, the system will enter suspend mode and not wake up until battery cover is put back and the power button is pressed.
  • Page 47 Thus, to prevent data loss, DO NOT replace the main battery when backup battery’s power is low. Please connect RS35 mobile computer with the external power source to charge it till the “Low Sub Battery” notification icon disappears from the status bar. Once the “Low Sub Battery”...

  • Page 48: Power Management

    RK25 Mobile Computer 2.1.4. POWER MANAGEMENT For any portable device, power management is a critical issue especially when you are on the road. Below are some tips to help you save battery power. Warning: Using backlight, wireless connectivity, and peripheral devices while on battery power will substantially reduce battery power.
  • Page 49 Using RS35 Mobile Computer ENTER AIRPLANE MODE You can enable Airplane mode to have all the wireless radios (including call functions, data connections such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 3G/4G) on your mobile computer turned off, which will considerably reduce the power consumption of your battery.

  • Page 50: Memory

    SD card, a microSDHC (up to 32GB) or a microSDXC (up to 64GB-2TB). When choosing an SD card for best compatibility and performance with RS35, please make sure of the capacity you need. For the use of SDXC card, please use a new card and make sure it has not been used in other host devices (computers, cameras, or readers).

  • Page 51: Check Memory Usage

    Using RS35 Mobile Computer 2.2.1. CHECK MEMORY USAGE The memory manager can offer a glance of how the device is using its RAM. ENABLE DEVELOPER OPTION To check the memory usage, you have to enable “Developer Option”: 1) Go to...
  • Page 52 RK25 Mobile Computer CHECK MEMORY USAGE Go to App Drawer | Settings | System | Developer option | Memory to enter memory manager screen. On the main screen, it tells you not only the used and free memory space of the RAM, but how your pattern of usage has impacted the device’s overall performance.

  • Page 53: Manage Storage Space

    Using RS35 Mobile Computer 2.2.2. MANAGE STORAGE SPACE To your Android device, the SD card can serve as an extension of your device’s internal storage (which comes as 16 GB of flash memory to store the OS, applications and files) other than a portable storage place.
  • Page 54 RK25 Mobile Computer  SD card as internal storage in Storage Settings page The SD card is used for storing anything on this device only, including apps and photos. Requires formatting that prevents it from working with other devices.
  • Page 55 Using RS35 Mobile Computer SET UP SD CARD AS PORTABLE STORAGE Using SD card as a portable device allows you to treat it as a USB disk, by swapping it between your Android device and the computer to easily transfer files. This is quite handy when there is a need to offload files that are taking up too much storage space.
  • Page 56 RK25 Mobile Computer To start: 1) Insert the SD card. A notification icon indicating that an SD card is detected will be shown in the status bar; swipe down from the status bar and tap to set up. 2) Tap “Portable storage”, and complete the setting by tapping “DONE”. 3) Swipe down from the status bar to reveal Notifications Drawer, and you will find a notification indicating that the SD card is for transferring photos and media;...
  • Page 57 Using RS35 Mobile Computer TRANSFER PHOTOS & MEDIA BETWEEN THE DEVICE & PC To transfer photos and media between this device and PC when the mounted SD card is set as portable storage, please: 1) Connect your mobile computer with PC with a USB Type-C cable/ the snap-on cable/ the cradle, and “USB Preference”...
  • Page 58 RK25 Mobile Computer CONVERT THE SD CARD TO INTERNAL STORAGE 1) You can always convert the SD Card from portable storage to internal storage. On Storage screen, tap the SD card. Before you start, make a backup of the files on this disk if you would like to keep them.
  • Page 59 Using RS35 Mobile Computer SET UP SD CARD AS INTERNAL STORAGE Using SD card as internal storage allows you to extend your existing device storage and to store huge applications. This SD card will be reformatted and encrypted with a file format that is not readable by another device.
  • Page 60 RK25 Mobile Computer To start: 1) Insert the SD card. A notification will pop up indicating that an SD card is detected tap on “SET UP”. 2) Tap on “Phone storage”. 3) On the popup window, select “FORMAT SD CARD”. 4) You will then be asked to whether to move media files to this new SD card, tap to make your choice.
  • Page 61 Using RS35 Mobile Computer CONVERT THE SD CARD TO PORTABLE STORAGE 1) You can always convert the SD Card from internal storage to portable storage. On Storage screen, tap the SD card. Before you start, make a backup of the files on this disk if you would like to keep them.
  • Page 62 RK25 Mobile Computer 2.3. TOUCH SCREEN ® ® The mobile computer comes with a 5.45 inch, transmissive IPS LCD, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display with 720x1440 HD resolution. The LED backlight of the screen, which helps ease reading under dim environments, can be controlled manually and automatically.
  • Page 63 Using RS35 Mobile Computer 2.3.2. SCREEN ROTATION By default, the device automatically rotates the screen to when you turn the device sideways. To switch this function on or off: 1) Go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings | Display 2) Tap Advanced for more display settings, and switch on or off Auto-rotate screen.
  • Page 64 RK25 Mobile Computer You can enter “Display” page to enable or disable screen rotation by long pressing the Auto rotate icon on Quick Settings Panel or Quick Settings Menu. HOME SCREEN ROTATION To enable Home screen rotation, please make sure Auto Rotation is enable.
  • Page 65 Using RS35 Mobile Computer REMOVE AUTO ROTATION FROM QUICK SETTING MENU You can remove the Auto rotate switch icon on Quick Settings Menu to minimize the possibility of accidentally turning on the auto-rotation function: 1) Swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings Menu.
  • Page 66 RK25 Mobile Computer REMOVE AUTO ROTATION FROM DISPLAY SETTINGS Go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings | Accessibility and switch off Auto- rotate screen. By doing so, the auto-rotation option will be hidden in Settings Display Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: The original “Display”...
  • Page 67 Using RS35 Mobile Computer 2.3.3. SCREEN TIMEOUT SETTINGS Go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings | Display | Screen timeout. Select the time lapse for screen timeout.
  • Page 68 RK25 Mobile Computer 2.3.4. TEXT SIZE & DISPLAY SIZE Go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings | Display | Font size. Tap the small A icon or the large A icon to select the font size between Small, Default, Large and Largest. Go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings...

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