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  • Page 2: Instruction

    PM30 Android 10 User Manual Instruction This manual provides information about basic features and using the PM30. Please read carefully before using your handy enterprise device and peripherals to ensure safe and proper use. Note: Screenshots in this manual may differ from actual screens.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Use a touch screen ........................ 17 LEARNING THE BASICS ..................19 Setup Wizard ......................... 19 Home Screen ......................... 20 Status bar ........................... 21 Status icons ..........................21 Notification icons ........................22 Notification panel ........................ 22 © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...
  • Page 4 Screen capture ........................41 Program buttons ......................... 41 Settings ..........................43 Adjust display brightness ....................43 Adjust sound ........................43 Adjust font size ........................44 CAMERA ........................ 45 SCANNER ....................... 46 © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...
  • Page 5 On EmKit ..........................65 OS Update ..........................66 OS update via storage ......................66 OS update via OTG port ..................... 67 OS update via FOTA ......................67 Factory Data Reset ........................ 69 © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...
  • Page 6 RF300 (UHF RFID Reader) ....................71 Single Slot Cradle (SSC) ....................... 72 2 Slot Cradle (2SC) ........................ 72 Wireless Charging Pad ......................72 PMBooster ..........................73 SAFETY INFORMATION ..................74 Battery Safety Information ..................... 74 © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Volume up & down button (Programmable button) Indicate the power status and notification (Find more details in LED Indicator & Sensor LED Indicator) Scanner Scan a barcode Microphone (Second) Use as Microphone with main microphone © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...
  • Page 8 Use as Microphone with second microphone Power button Turn on / off the device Scan a barcode by pressing Scan button (Programmable button) Card tray Insert a microSD card, and nano SIM card (LTE SKU only) © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 9: Product Standard Accessories

    The following items are in the product box. Accessory Name AC/DC power supply Country plug USB type C cable Card tray eject pin LCD protection film Note: The images may differ from the actual accessory. © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 10: Install Sim & Sd Card

    LTE SKU (PM30G6K03DHE0F) To install the cards, 1. Insert the sharp side of the card tray eject pin to the card tray hole of PM30, and then push until the card tray is slide out. Pull the card tray out.
  • Page 11 2. Insert the Nano SIM card and microSD card into the proper slot. (Gold contact must be facing down.) Figure 4 Card orientation 3. Put the card tray back into PM30. Figure 5 Insert SIM card and SD card © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 12: Charge The Device

    Getting Started Charge the device Before using PM30, charge the device enough to use. PM30 can be charged with power adapter or charging accessories (cradles, wireless pad, and PMBooster). Caution: Always use an original charger and cable from Point Mobile. Other chargers and cables may damage PM30.

  • Page 13: Charging Accessories

    PM30 + RF300 PM30 + Gun handle SSC can charge a PM30 with a sled type accessory (Gun handle or RF300) mounted. To charge PM30 using SSC, 1. Assemble the power adapter and AC plug, and connect it to the cradle to provide power.

  • Page 14: 2Sc

    PM30 Android 10 User Manual Getting Started 2SC can charge up to 2 units of PM30 simultaneously. PM30 with PMBooster or protection case mounted can be charged. 1. Assemble the power adapter and power cable. 2. Connect it to the cradle to provide power.

  • Page 15: Wireless Charging Pad

    PMBooster is a case type accessory which provides extended battery capacity as 3250mAh. Connect PMBooster with PM30 and charge PM30. PM30 with PMBooster mounted can be charged using USB Type C cable or 2SC. © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 16: Led Indicator

    / Battery is low (Without charger) Power LED Blinking red Battery is critical low Solid green Device is fully charged Blinking blue Notification existing Notification LED Red flash Barcode reading failed Blue flash Barcode reading success © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 17: Turn On & Off Pm30

    Getting Started Turn on & off PM30 To turn on the device, - Press and hold the Power button on the right side of the PM30 until SMART BEYOND RUGGED logo displays on the screen. Figure 11 Power button To turn off the device, - Press and hold the Power button until the power menu is shown when the screen is on.

  • Page 18: Use A Touch Screen

    One-finger press, wait, lift for select action Drag, Swipe, or Fling One-finger press, move, lift for scroll or tilt action Long-press drag One-finger press, wait, move, lift for pick up and move, or select multiple items action © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...
  • Page 19 Vertical or horizontal swipe in a single direction Pinch Open & Close Two-finger press, move outwards and inwards, lift for zoom in / out action Rotate When PM30 is turning sideways, screen orientation is changing © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 20: Learning The Basics

    Learning the basics Setup Wizard When PM30 starts very first time or boot after factory reset, Setup wizard is launched. Following the steps on the screen, set system language, Google account, Wi-Fi connection and copy the data, etc. Some settings can be skipped, but there may be restrictions on the use of system.

  • Page 21: Home Screen

    Long-press to see the application's options Google search Search an item with Google Favorites tray Place the frequently used apps App folder Apps are organized in the folder. Tap to open the App folder © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 22: Status Bar

    Battery is partially drained Battery is low Battery is very low Battery is charging Location service turned on Vibrate mode Speakerphone turned on Phone mic is mute Scanner turned on Alarm is set © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 23: Notification Icons

    Notification panel displays a list of all notifications. Tap a notification to respond. To open the Notification panel, drag the Status bar down. To close the panel, swipe it up. Figure 16 Notification panel © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 24: Quick Setting Panel

    3. Tap a setting icon to enable / disable the setting or long-press an icon to see more detail. To edit the configuration of Quick settings panel, 1. Tap on the bottom of the panel. 2. By long-press and dragging the icon, customize the configuration of the panel. © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 25: Apps & Widget

    To create the app folder, long-press an app icon and drag it to another app icon. Figure 18 Create app folder To change the folder name, tap the Unnamed Folder and input a new name. Figure 19 Change app folder name © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 26: App Drawer

    1. Long-press an app icon from the App drawer. Then, drag it slightly until the Home screen is shown. 2. Place the app icon in the Favorites tray. Figure 21 Add an app to Favorites tray © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 27: Organize App In Home Screen

    Figure 22 Place app in Home screen Widget To add a widget in the Home screen, 1. Long-press the empty space of the Home screen. 2. In three menus, select Widgets. Figure 23 Widget menus © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...
  • Page 28 4. Place the widget to the Home screen by dragging. Note: To remove an app or a widget from the Home screen, long-press and drag it to Remove area. Figure 25 Remove from Home screen © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 29: Recently Used Apps

    Touch Recent apps button to see recently used apps list. Figure 26 Recent app button From the list, tap an app to open or completely close the app by swiping it up. Figure 27 Recently used apps © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 30: Call

    PM30 Android 10 User Manual Learning the basics Call To make or receive a phone call, SIM card is required. Insert SIM card to PM30 first regarding Install SIM & SD card. Making a call 1. Tap Phone from Home screen or App drawer.
  • Page 31 Figure 29 Calling screen Icon Function Name Description Mute Mute microphone Keypad Open the keypad Speaker Speakerphone mode Add call Add another call (Enable when receiver answer the phone) © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 32: Answering A Call

    Answering a call Check the caller’s name and number and tap ANSWER button to answer the phone call. Or tap DECLINE button to decline the phone call. Figure 30 Receiving call © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 33: Contacts

    Add a contact via contacts app Navigate to Contacts from App drawer and tap to add a new contact. Figure 31 Add new contact via Contacts Enter the contact details and tap Save. © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 34: Contact Detail

    Send a message Make a Make a video voice call call Tap to edit this contact to open advanced options such as delete, share, block, etc. Figure 33 Contact advanced options © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 35: Message

    1. Launch Message from App drawer. 2. Tap Start Chat and type the receiver’s name or phone number. Figure 34 Message list 3. Input a message. 4. Tap icon to send. © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 36: Mtp Connection With Pc

    1. Drag down Status bar and tap Android System notification to change USB preference option Figure 35 USB connection notification 2. Change the option to File Transfer from No data transfer. Figure 36 USB Preferences setting © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 37: Manage The Files

    PM30 Android 10 User Manual Learning the basics 3. Now PC can recognize the connected device. Find PM30 device from file explorer of the PC. Figure 37 File explorer on PC Manage the Files Figure 38 FileExplorer main screen Description...
  • Page 38  Compress: Create Zip file with the selected files or folders  Rename: Rename the file or folder  Get info: Display the file information Selected file or folder is highlighted © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 39: Lock The Screen

     Swipe: Swipe the lock screen to unlock (Default)  Pattern: Draw a pattern to unlock  PIN: Input a PIN to unlock (At least 4 digits)  Password: Input a password to unlock (At least 4 characters) © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 40: Fingerprint Lock

    PM30 Android 10 User Manual Learning the basics Fingerprint lock PM30 supports fingerprint lock. Enroll the fingerprint comfortable to use for unlocking the screen. 1. Navigate to Settings > Security 2. Tap Fingerprint. Note: Backup Screen Lock Method Fingerprint lock cannot be used alone. A backup screen lock method is required. Choose a method between pattern, PIN, password.
  • Page 41 Figure 45 Fingerprint list 8. To unlock the screen, touch the fingerprint sensor with the finger enrolled. (Fingerprint unlock works when the screen is turned off as well as the lock screen.) © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 42: Use The Buttons

    Pictures > Screenshots folder in the internal storage. Program buttons All buttons on the PM30 except power button can be optimized as you want. To map the button to other functions from default, 1. Navigate to EmKit >...
  • Page 43 PM30 Android 10 User Manual Learning the basics Figure 47 Program buttons - PM30 button code name VOLUME_UP VOLUME_DOWN SCANNER_R PTT_L HOME APP_SWITCH BACK Note: SCANNER_B is the trigger button on the sled accessory (gun handle or RF300). 3. Choose one function you want to remap Figure 48 Program buttons - function list 4.

  • Page 44: Settings

    > Sound and control the Media, Call, Ring, Alarm volume bars. Figure 51 Volume bars Caution: Using high volume levels for long periods may cause ear strain and increase battery consumption. © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 45: Adjust Font Size

    If the font size of the screen is too small or too large, adjust the font size. 1. Go to Settings > Display 2. Tap Advanced 3. Tap Font size 4. Referring to the Preview, set the font size Figure 52 Set font size © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 46: Camera

    PM30 Android 10 User Manual Camera PM30 has 2 cameras on the front side and the rear side. To use the camera, open App drawer and tap Camera application Figure 53 is a main screen of Camera application, and Figure 54 is a screen that is displayed when you swipe the screen to right.

  • Page 47: Scanner

    PM30 Android 10 User Manual Scanner Scanner is placed on the top of the PM30. Optimize the scanner settings for working environment and improve the efficiency. Figure 55 PM30 scanner location Turn on / off the Scanner The scanner is turned off by default. To turn on the scanner, follow the steps.

  • Page 48: Scansettings

     Enable or disable the TouchScan, which is a software scanner button. Place a scan icon in any position and tap the icon to read a barcode. Figure 58 ScanSettings - TouchScan Figure 57 ScanSettings - Basic © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 49: Options

     Tab  LF  Tap & LF Options  Enable / Disable the center window, Aimer, Illumination.  Set Decode mode & Power save mode. Figure 59 ScanSettings - Options © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 50: Notification

    PM30 Android 10 User Manual Scanner Notification Control the beep sound, LED and vibration option. Figure 60 ScanSettings - Notification © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 51: Wedge

    Wedge Set below items in Wedge settings  Barcode ID  Aim ID  Group separator  Prefix  Suffix  Character set  Extended Wedge Figure 61 ScanSettings - Wedge © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 52: Extended Wedge

    Configuration extended wedge. Figure 62 ScanSettings - Extended wedge For example, make a rule that add a string “Point Mobile” at the start of decoded data whenever decoding CODE128. 1. Tap Style (1) and select Condition (2).
  • Page 53 PM30 Android 10 User Manual Scanner 2. Tap Symbologies and select CODE128 among the symbologies. Figure 64 Extended wedge example_2 3. Tap Style (1) and select Actions (2). Figure 65 Extended wedge example_3 © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...
  • Page 54 4. Tap ADD and select Move to start to point the start of the decoded data. Figure 66 Extended wedge example_4 5. Add another action of which action type is Send string. Set value as “Point Mobile”. Figure 67 Extended wedge example_5...
  • Page 55 PM30 Android 10 User Manual Scanner 6. “Point Mobile” string will be added to decoded CODE128 data. Before After © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 56: Symbologies

    Enable or disable the specific symbology or set detail options. By tapping each symbology name to access detail options. Figure 68 ScanSettings - Symbologies About Find the scanner information or restore the scanner settings to default. Figure 69 ScanSettings - About © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 57: Scan A Barcode

    Scanner Scan a Barcode Keep the distance as aim the barcode while pressing the scan button on the left side of the PM30. If Use the Buttons – Program another button is set as scan trigger using Program buttons (Refer to buttons), it can trigger the scan action, too.

  • Page 58: Scandemo

    1. Execute EmKit > ScanDemo 2. Scan a barcode by pressing the scan button on the device or tapping Start scan button on the screen. 3. Find scan result Figure 71 ScanDemo © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 59: Wireless

    PM30 Android 10 User Manual Wireless Mobile Network (LTE SKU Only) PM30 LTE SKU (PM30G6K03DHE0F) supports mobile network. To connect mobile network, SIM card is required. Insert SIM card into PM30 first referring Install SIM & SD card. After inserting the SIM card, reboot the device. When network is connected, a network icon will be appeared on the status bar.

  • Page 60: Wi-Fi

    If there is a saved Wi-Fi network, simply turn on the Wi-Fi through the Quick setting panel. The saved network will be connected automatically. Figure 78 Wi-Fi in Quick setting panel © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 61: Bluetooth

    3. Select the device you want to pair among Available devices list. Figure 80 Bluetooth available devices 4. Follow instructions on the screen (Pairing code or pairing confirmation dialog) and tap PAIR. © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 62: Unpair And Disconnect

    To unpair the device, select the name of the device you want to unpair from CURRENTLY CONNECTED list and tap FORGET Or tap DISCONNECT to disconnect only and not unpair. Figure 83 Forget device © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 63: Change The Bluetooth Device Details

    If no devices are listed under the PREVIOUSLY CONNECTED DEVICES, tap See all. Figure 84 Bluetooth device detail - To change the device’s name, tap on the top of the screen - Turn other settings on or off (Available on some devices) © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 64: Nfc (Near Field Communication)

    Quick setting panel. Figure 85 NFC in Quick setting panel PM30 has an NFC antenna on the rear side. Check NFC antenna location and bring close the NFC tag to antenna as below. Figure 86 NFC antenna location...

  • Page 65: Rfid

    PM30 Android 10 User Manual Wireless RFID Connect PM30 to RFID reader, RF300 (sold separately). Devices can be connected with each other through a wired connection or Bluetooth connection. For both connect methods, RFID Control application is required. Download RFID Control from Service Portal and install the app on the PM30.

  • Page 66: System Maintenance

     Manufacturer information (Serial number, Part number, etc.)  Device information (Scanner, Camera, Audio, Display, etc.)  Battery information (Battery charging status, etc.)  App version information (Version of EmKit apps) © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 67: Os Update

    System Maintenance OS Update Periodic update improves the performance of the device. Point Mobile provides up-to-date OS version via Service Portal and FOTA. Update the device via storage, OTG port, and FOTA server. Depending on the workspace environment, choose more suitable method.

  • Page 68: Os Update Via Otg Port

    5. Check if the OS image file shows up under AVAILABLE VERSIONS 6. Tap UPDATE to start the update process OS update via FOTA If PM30 can connect to a network, use the FOTA server for the update. 1. Connect the device with a network 2. Go to Settings >...
  • Page 69 Note: Basically, OS update via FOTA works over Wi-Fi or Ethernet only. To enable the OS update over Mobile Network too, uncheck the setting value in FOTA Settings. Downloading over the Mobile network may result in additional charges. Figure 92 FOTA Settings © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 70: Factory Data Reset

    System Maintenance Factory Data Reset When PM30 work abnormal or there is a need to reset the device, follow the steps below to perform a factory data reset. Caution: Factory data reset will erase all personalized settings and data saved in the device, such as Google account, apps, user data, etc.

  • Page 71: Factory Data Reset Via Recovery Mode

    If device works abnormal so does not turn on, try to perform factory data reset through Android recovery mode. 1. Press and hold power button and volume up buttons simultaneously when PM30 turned off Figure 94 Recovery mode button combination 2.

  • Page 72: Accessories

    Figure 96 PM30 with gun handle RF300 (UHF RFID Reader) RF300 is mounted on the PM30 and used to read RFID tags. To connect the devices, RFID Control application is required. For more detail, see RFID chapter or RF300 User Manual.

  • Page 73: Single Slot Cradle (Ssc)

     PM30 with PMBooster  PM30 with protective case If a PM30 with PMBooster mounted is installed into 2SC, PM30 is charged first and after fully charging the PM30, PMBooster will be charged. Charge the device – Charging with Cradle For more detail, find chapter or 2SC Quick start guide.

  • Page 74: Pmbooster

    PMBooster is an extended battery case for PM30. PMBooster includes a rechargeable 3250mAh Li-ion battery so it can charge the PM30 through USB Type C connector. To use PMBooster, slide the PM30 into PMBooster top to bottom as below figure. Before installing the PM30, remove all mounted accessories from PM30.

  • Page 75: Safety Information

    Notice: The battery is consumable goods. Point Mobile provides warranty for battery in 6 months after purchase. If you suspect the battery swelling, change the battery and contact Point Mobile to use safely. © 2021 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

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