Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Winmate E500RM8-ME
Summary of Contents for Winmate E500RM8-ME
- Page 1 5-inch Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 Series ARM® Cortex™-A53 Octa-core, 1.3 GHz Android 7.0 User Guide Document Version 1.4 Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2.10.1 Sending Text Messages ........................36 2.10.2 Opening and Responding to Text Messages ..................36 2.11 A ............................... 36 BOUT HONE CHAPTER 3: USING WINMATE® HOME MANAGER (WHM) ................38 3.1 H ........................... 38 OW TO PPLICATIONS 3.2 H ........................40... - Page 3 ARCODE EADER 6.2.1 Barcode Reader Location ........................51 6.2.2 Android Winmate® Data Collection (WDC) .................... 51 6.2.3 Where to Find WDC ..........................51 6.2.4 How to Turn On and Off the Power of Barcode Reader................. 52 6.2.5 How to Change the Symbologies of Barcode ..................53 6.2.6 How to Add Commands to the Barcode Output ..................
-
Page 4: Preface
Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide Preface Copyright Notice Warranty No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated, or Our warranty guarantees that each of transmitted in any form or by any its products will be free from material means, electronic or mechanical, for and workmanship defects for a period any purpose, without the prior written... - Page 5 Preface Advisory Conventions Customer Service Four types of advisories are used throughout We provide a service guide for any the user manual to provide helpful problem by the following steps: First, information or to alert you to the potential for visit the website of our distributor to hardware damage or personal injury.
-
Page 6: Read Me First
Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide Read Me First Do not disregard the safety that a polarized or grounded connection can provide. A polarized connection consists of two plugs, one of which is larger than the other. A Safety Information grounded connection has two blades and a third one that is grounded. - Page 7 Read Me First Unplug this apparatus during lightning Precaution on Battery Pack storms or when it is not being used for long Précaution avec le bloc-pile periods. Débrancher cet appareil durant les orages Do Not Expose the Battery Pack to ou lorsqu'il n'est pas utilisé...
-
Page 8: Exposure To Radio Use
Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide Do Not Charge the Battery Other Than Discontinue using device immediately if Methods Those Specified In This Manual. you notice the battery is swelling, or looks If the battery is not charged using one of puffy or misshapen. -
Page 9: Rf Exposure Information
Read Me First Electrostatic Discharge RF Exposure Information Caution: This meets government’s Please follow proper requirement for exposure to radio waves. electrostatic discharge This PDA is designed and manufactured not precaution to prevent static to exceed the emission limits for exposure to damage that can harm radio frequency (RF) energy set by the electronic components inside... - Page 10 Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide Do not place heavy objects on top of the Touchscreen Guideline tablet computer as this may damage the Guide de l'écran tactile display. Ne pas placer d'objets lourds sur le dessus de l'ordinateur tablette cela peut endommager l'écran.
- Page 11 Read Me First EC Declaration of Conformity This equipment is in conformity with the requirement of the following EU legislations and harmonized standards. Product also complies with the Council directions. Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2014/30/EU) EN55024: 2010 EN 55022: 2010 Class B ...
-
Page 12: About This User Guide
Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide About This User Guide This User Guide provides information about using the Winmate® E500RM8 and accessories. Note: Some pictures in this guide are samples and can differ from actual product. Documentation Set The documentation set for the E500RM8 provides information for specific user needs, and includes: ... -
Page 13: Chapter 1: Getting Started
Chapter 1: Getting Started Chapter 1: Getting Started This chapter tells you information about Winmate® E500RM8 Series PDA, its highlighted features, and provides basic instructions for using the E500RM8, including powering on and resetting the E500RM8. 1.1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing Winmate® E500RM8 Series Rugged Mobile Computer. Winmate®... -
Page 14: Unpacking
Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide 1.3 Unpacking If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact us. Standard packing list includes: Quick Start Guide E500RM8 Li-ion Battery (Hardcopy) P/N: 32040370400B Varies by product specifications P/N: 9152111K101E ... -
Page 15: Description Of Parts
Chapter 1: Getting Started 1.4 Description of Parts Front View Description of Parts: No Item Description LED indicator indicates the battery power or charging status. Red: 0~89% LED Indicator Green: 90~100% Off: The PDA is not charging or not properly connected. Light sensor detect the availability of light and automatically Light Sensor control the brightness of a screen backlight intensity... - Page 16 Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide Back Opens a home screen Four Physical Buttons Opens a menu with items that affect the current screen or application *Use to trigger the Barcode Reader for E500RM8 series with Barcode Reader (differs by product type) Smart Card Reader To obtain card information and perform a transaction.
- Page 17 Chapter 1: Getting Started Fingerprint Reader Allows scanning fingerprints (Optional) Barcode Reader 1D/2D Barcode Reader (*Will change to flat cover when (Optional) without barcode) Waterproof Speaker Provides audio output for music and video Use to trigger the barcode reader for E500RM8 series with Function Key barcode reader (differs by product type) Micro USB...
-
Page 18: Dimensions
Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide 1.5 Dimensions Measurements shown in mm. *Note: this is a simplified drawing and some components are not marked in detail. 1.6 Getting Started To start using the E500RM8 for the first time: Install SIM Card ... -
Page 19: Sim Card And Sd Card Installation
Chapter 1: Getting Started 1.6.1 SIM Card and SD Card Installation To Install the SIM Card and SD Card: 1. Place the E500RM8 facing down. 2. Press the two latches up and removable the battery. 3. Locate the SIM card holder 4. - Page 20 Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide 4. Locate the Battery Release Slider that is spring-loaded. Pull back and hold. 5. Insert the battery on the connector-pins side first, and then lower the battery into the battery compartment. Continue to hold the Battery Release Slider before battery is fully inserted.
-
Page 21: Charging The Battery
Chapter 1: Getting Started 1.6.3 Charging the Battery Caution The lithium battery used in this tablet may swell after being charged/ discharged many times, but there is no problem regarding safety. Continued use in such a state may result in the battery getting jammed, so please stop using the battery, and purchase a new one. -
Page 22: Turning On And Off The Device
Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide 1.7 Turning On and Off the Device This section describes how to turn on/ off the device. 1.7.1 Turning On 1. Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds, located on the right side of the unit. 2. -
Page 23: Resetting To Factory Defaults
Chapter 1: Getting Started 1.8 Resetting to Factory Defaults To reset the device to factory defaults: 1. Tap Menu , than tap Settings 2. In the Personal tab, tap Backup & Reset. 3. User can select to back up application data, Wi-Fi passwords and other settings to Google servers by tapping Backup My Data. -
Page 24: Chapter 2: Using The E500Rm8
Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide Chapter 2: Using the E500RM8 This chapter explains how to use the buttons, status cons, and controls on E500RM8 PDA running on Android 7.0 Operating System, provides instructions on entering and capturing data. 2.1 Using the Touch Screen The touchpad supports the core gestures for Android. -
Page 25: Waking Up The Phone
Chapter 2: Using the E500RM8 2.2 Waking Up the Phone If you do not use the tablet for a while, the screen dims and then darkens to conserve the Battery. To wake up the tablet: 1. Press the Power button on the top side of the tablet. 2. -
Page 26: Personalizing Home Screen
Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide 2.3.1 Personalizing Home Screen User can add application icons, shortcuts, widgets, and other items to any part of any Home screen where there is free space. User can also switch the wallpaper. To change wallpaper on the HOME SCREEN: 1. -
Page 27: Viewing Other Parts Of The Home Screen
Chapter 2: Using the E500RM8 To remove items from the HOME SCREEN: 1. Tap and hold the item you want to remove. The launcher icon will show Remove on the top of the screen. 2. Drag the item you want to remove to the Remove icon. 3. -
Page 28: Status And Notification Icons
Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide 2. Tap the launcher icon to view the entire APPS of the device. The status bar appears at the top of every screen. On the left are notification icons and on the right are status icons, along with the current time. 2.4 Status and Notification Icons 2.4.1 Notification Icons Pull down from the left top of the screen to get the notifications area. -
Page 29: Using The On-Screen Keyboard
Chapter 2: Using the E500RM8 2.5 Using the On-Screen Keyboard User will be able to enter text using the On-Screen Keyboard. Some applications will launch the keyboard automatically. In others, user needs to touch a text field where user wants to enter text to launch the keyboard. -
Page 30: Editing Text
Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide 2. Tap the delete key to erase characters to the left of the cursor. 3. Tap to enter numbers. Tap to return to letters. 4. To enter symbols and other characters, tap and hold one of the top-row keys and slide your finger up to the list of the options. -
Page 31: Display Settings
Chapter 2: Using the E500RM8 3. If you select , the selected text is removed from the text field; it is stored in temporary area so that you can paste it into different text field. To Paste Text: 1. After Cut or Copy the text, see the section above “To Cut or Copy Text” 2. -
Page 32: Audio Profile Settings
Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide Sleep – to inactivate the device after some time. Cast screen – allows displaying whatever is visible on the device's screen on another screen, mostly wirelessly using Wi-Fi as a medium for sharing the screen. Note: For the longest battery life between charges, use the shortest Sleep time. -
Page 33: Adjusting Volume
Chapter 2: Using the E500RM8 2.7.2 Adjusting Volume 1. Press the volume keys to change the ring volume (On Home screen) or front receiver volume (during a call). 2. Press the volume key to set up Vibration mode. 2.8 Language and Keyboard Settings Use the Language &... -
Page 34: Changing The Keyboard Language
Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide o Android Keyboard (AOSP) – the setting screen is available only if user’s device has a physical keyboard. Appearance & layouts o Theme – to select the theme of layout o Custom input styles – user can select custom input style, such as QWERTY keyboard ... -
Page 35: Using The Phone
Chapter 2: Using the E500RM8 2.9 Using the Phone User can make a phone call by dialing a phone number; touch a number in the contact list, on the web pages or other places. 2.9.1 To Make a Phone Call 1. -
Page 36: Messaging
Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide Tap this button to answer calls. Tap this button to reject calls. 2.10 Messaging 2.10.1 Sending Text Messages 1. Tap the launcher and then tap 2. Tap Compose new message and enter a mobile phone number in the To field. You can tap to find your contact. - Page 37 Chapter 2: Using the E500RM8 Status — opens the status screen with a list of information about battery, network, signal strength and other details. Legal Information — lists details about the model number, Android Version, Baseband version etc. this information is useful if user need to work with support team. To access the information about the phone: 1.
-
Page 38: Chapter 3: Using Winmate® Home Manager (Whm)
Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide Chapter 3: Using Winmate® Home Manager (WHM) Every E500RM8 series PDA comes with preinstalled APP named Winmate® Home Manager (WHM). This application lets the device manager to lock the launcher. When the launcher is locked the user can only use one application assigned by the device manager. - Page 39 Chapter 3: Using Winmate® Home Manager (WHM) Step 4 Select “Restrict Home”, and then restart the PDA. Step 6 System will ask to select “Just once” or “Always” to use this launcher, please select “Always”. The system will automatically start the application which you selected and lock it.
-
Page 40: How To Unlock Applications
Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide 3.2 How to Unlock Applications Step 1 Slide down the top bar and press “Home Manager” icon then you can find the menu and please enter the password to login (The default password is “0000”). Step 2 Go back to “Home Selector”... -
Page 41: How To Change Password
Chapter 3: Using Winmate® Home Manager (WHM) Step 3 Restart the system and you will go back to the normal Launcher. 3.3 How to Change Password Step 1 Go to Password Manager and set your own password for this APP. -
Page 42: Chapter 4: Connecting To Network And Devices
Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide Chapter 4: Connecting to Network and Devices This chapter explains how to connect PDA to network and peripheral devices. 4.1 Connecting to Mobile Networks When users install a SIM card from service provider to the E500RM8, the device is configured to use the provider’s networks for voice calls and for transmitting data. -
Page 43: Connecting To Wi-Fi Networks
Chapter 4: Connecting to Network and Devices 4.2 Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks 4.2.1 Turning ON the Wi-Fi and Connecting to Wi-Fi networks 1. Tap MENU and then tap Settings 2. Tap Wireless & networks and then select Wi-Fi to turn it on 3. -
Page 44: Connecting To Bluetooth Devices
Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide 4.3 Connecting to Bluetooth Devices 4.3.1 Turning Bluetooth ON or OFF 1. Tap MENU and then tap System settings 2. Tap Wireless & networks and then select Bluetooth to turn it on. 4.3.2 Connecting to Bluetooth Device 1. -
Page 45: Disconnecting Bluetooth Device
Chapter 4: Connecting to Network and Devices 4.3.3 Disconnecting Bluetooth Device 1. Tap the device in the Bluetooth settings screen. 2. Tap OK to confirm that you want to disconnect. 4.4 Connecting to Computer via USB User can connect their PDA to a computer with USB cable to transfer files between PDA and computer. -
Page 46: Usb Debugging Settings
Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide Tap this icon to choose the type of USB connection. Transfer files –let user transfers files between computer and tablet. Transfer photos (PTP) – let users transfer photos or media files if MTP is not supported. ... -
Page 47: Chapter 5: Using Camera
This chapter explains how to use camera to capture photos and videos. 5.1 Capturing Photos or Video Winmate® E500RM8 equipped with 8 MP on the rear side and 2 MP on the front side, which user can use to capture photos or video. -
Page 48: Viewing Pictures
Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide 5.1.4 Viewing Pictures 1. After taking a photo, a thumbnail of the picture is shown on the corner of the capture screen. Tap the thumbnail to view it. 2. Tap the onscreen button: to share a photo. to delete a photo. -
Page 49: Chapter 6: Capturing Data
Chapter 6: Capturing Data Chapter 6: Capturing Data This chapter explains how to use NFC, Barcode Reader and Android Winmate® Data Collection application, Smartcard Reader and Fingerprint Scanner on the E500RM8. 6.1 Using NFC 6.1.1 NFC Tag Support Support Card Type (13.56 MHz) -
Page 50: How To Use Nfc
Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide 6.1.3 How to Use NFC To enable NFC: 1. Go to Settings, tap More. 2. Tap the button near NFC to the right to activate NFC and allow data exchange when the phone touches another device. -
Page 51: Using Barcode Reader
6.2.2 Android Winmate® Data Collection (WDC) The E500RM8 with Barcode Reader comes with pre-installed software made by Winmate® - Winmate Data Collection (WDC) that allows users to turn on the readers and set up the button to trigger the scan function. -
Page 52: How To Turn On And Off The Power Of Barcode Reader
Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide 6.2.4 How to Turn On and Off the Power of Barcode Reader 1. Go to the WDC application. 2. Tap Barcode Setting 3. Once the user entered the WDC application, the device will automatically turn on the Barcode Reader. -
Page 53: How To Change The Symbologies Of Barcode
Chapter 6: Capturing Data 6.2.5 How to Change the Symbologies of Barcode 1. Go to the WDC application. 2. Tap Barcode Settings 3. Tap Barcode Preference. 4. Users can change the symbologies of the barcode: 1D Symbologies 2DSymbologies ... -
Page 54: How To Change The Scan Type Of The Barcode Reader
Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide 6.2.7 How to Change the Scan Type of the Barcode Reader 1. Go to the “WDC” application. 2. Go to Barcode Settings , tap Trigger Settings. 3. Select the Scan Type or select read time of the Barcode Reader. To start scanning the barcode user has to leave the WDC application. -
Page 55: Scanning Barcodes
Chapter 6: Capturing Data 4. Users can reset to the default setting by tapping Reset setting. 6.2.9 Scanning Barcodes 6.2.9.1 How to Scan the Barcode 1. Press the function button to trigger the barcode. 2. Aim the barcode. 3. Ensure the entire barcode is within the rectangular area formed by the brackets in the laser framing. -
Page 56: Scanning Tips And Considerations
Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide 6.2.10 Scanning Tips and Considerations 6.2.10.1 Distance Scanning device will decode perfectly over a certain working range, there are minimum and maximum distance from the barcode. To specify the appropriate working range per barcode type is through a table as follows. -
Page 57: How To Use Smart Card Reader
“Set Power” and select power on. Press Get ATR to see the information written on the card. 6.3.3 Smart Card Reader SDK You can download Smart Card Reader SDK from Winmate Download Center or Partner Portal. For more details on Winmate’s SDK refer to Appendix... -
Page 58: Using Fingerprint Scanner
Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide 6.4 Using Fingerprint Scanner This chapter explains how to use Fingerprint Scanner. Notice Fingerprint Scanner is an optional feature for E500RM8 PDA and may not be present in your device. 6.4.1 Fingerprint Scanner Location Fingerprint Scanner is located on the top rear side of the E500RM8. -
Page 59: Hand Strap Installation
Chapter 6: Capturing Data 6.5 Hand Strap Installation Hands strap to firmly grasp the device without having the fear of dropping it. To install hand strap: Place the E500RM8 face-down on a flat surface. Attach the hand strap plate to the upper retaining bar. -
Page 60: Appendix
Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide Appendix Appendix A: Product Specifications Model Name E500RM8 Size 5" Resolution 1280 x 720 Display Specification Brightness 500 (typ.) Touch Projective Capacitive Multi-touch ARM® Cortex™-A53 Octa-core 1.3GHz Processor System Memory 2GB RAM System Specification Storage 16GB eMMC Operating System... -
Page 61: Appendix B: Order Information
Default Default Default 4EBSH Europe Appendix C: Software Development Kit Winmate® provides the following drivers and Software Development Kit (SDK) for E500RM8. Item File Type Description E500RM8 Drivers Android Debug Bridge(ADB) Driver / USB Driver E500RM8 Flash Tool Flash Tool... -
Page 62: Appendix D: Os Image Update
Rugged Mobile Computer E500RM8 User Guide Appendix D: OS Image Update Winmate provide OS Image update tool. Refer to “OS Image Update Tool Guide” for a detailed instruction on how to update OS image. Download OS Image update tool and OS Image Update Tool Guide from Winmate Download Center: http://www.winmate.com... - Page 63 Appendix...
- Page 64 Winmate Inc. 9F, No.111-6, Shing-De Rd., San-Chung District, New Taipei City 24158, Taiwan, R.O.C www.winmate.com Copyright © Winmate Inc. All rights reserved.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the E500RM8-ME and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers