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ENTERPRISE FULLTOUCH HANDHELD COMPUTER
EF501/
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  • Page 1 ENTERPRISE FULLTOUCH HANDHELD COMPUTER EF501/ USER EF501R Manual...
  • Page 2 BLUEBIRD is an emerging global brand, striving to lead the market in performance and mobility. Their products represent reliability, innovation, and innovative technology. Bluebird is a registered trademark from the global brand of Bluebird Inc. and is copyright protected. • Bluebird and stylized Bluebird Logo are registered trademarks and symbols of Bluebird Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents This user manual is protected by copyright. Registered Trademark User’s Guidance Revision History Contents 1 About This Manual 2 Safety Information 2.1 Symbols ............................... 2 2.2 Device ..............................2 2.3 Environment ............................3 2.4 Battery and Charging ........................... 3 2.5 Distraction ............................
  • Page 4 Contents 5.6 Customizing Your Home Screen ......................25 5.6.1 Adding Shortcuts or Widgets ......................25 5.6.2 Arranging Shortcuts or Widgets ....................25 5.6.3 Removing Shortcuts or Widgets ....................26 5.7 Using Your Device with Ease ......................26 5.7.1 Quick Actions ..........................26 5.7.2 Setting Date and Time ........................
  • Page 5 Contents 6.8.3 Viewing Events ..........................48 6.8.4 Editing and Deleting Events ......................48 6.8.5 Refreshing the Calendar ........................ 49 6.8.6 Searching for Events ........................49 6.8.7 Syncing Events ..........................49 6.9 Clock ..............................50 6.9.1 Alarm and clock ..........................51 6.9.2 Timer ............................
  • Page 6 Contents 7.20 Backup and Reset ........................... 66 7.21 Date and Time..........................66 7.22 Scheduled power on and off ......................66 7.23 Accessibility ............................. 66 7.24 Printing ............................. 68 7.25 About Phone ............................ 68 Appendix A Device Specification Appendix B Accessories Appendix C Troubleshooting Appendix D Safety Regulatory Appendix E Warranty and Support...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    • Modifying the device’s operating system or installing software from unknown sources may cause device malfunction or data loss. Improper or unauthorized use of the device is a violation of the Bluebird license agreement and void your one-year limited warranty.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    2 Safety Information 2.1 Symbols This manual uses the following symbols to indicate hazards and additional information. Symbol Name Description Warning Indicates situations that could cause injury to yourself or others. Indicates situations that could cause damage to your device or other Caution equipment.

  • Page 9: Environment

    2 Safety Information 2.3 Environment • Do not use the device while driving or operating heavy machinery. Doing so may result in death or serious injury. • Do not use the device in locations with combustible goods. Doing so may result in an explosion. •...

  • Page 10: Overview

    ■ EF501 EF501 Device Battery Cover Battery USB cable (Type C) EF501R Device Battery Battery Cover USB cable (Type C) • The illustrations may differ from your actual items. • To purchase additional accessories, contact your sales representative. • You can download your User Manual from www.bluebirdcorp.com. The paper version may be...

  • Page 11: Your Device

    3 Overview 3.2 Your Device 3.2.1 Front EF501 EF501R No. Name Description Receiver Allows user to hear the person they are talking to while on the phone. Indicates the status of the battery. The charging LED turns red when the Charging LED battery is charging and turns green when the battery is fully charged.
  • Page 12 3 Overview No. Name Description Displays more option menus. If you tap and hold this button for a few Menu button seconds, the apps you previously opened will be listed. Tap any app to open Home button Returns to the Home screen. Speaker Emits sound.

  • Page 13: Back

    3 Overview 3.2.3 Back EF501 EF501R No. Name Description Locks the battery cover so that it does not become detached from the Left battery lock device. Flash Illuminates your surroundings when using the camera and related apps. Rear camera Takes photos and record videos (13 Megapixel).

  • Page 14: Bottom And Top

    3 Overview 3.2.4 Bottom and Top EF501 EF501R No. Name Description Barcode scanner Scans barcodes by emitting a red laser when you press the related button. Headset jack Connects to the headset. Secondary Acts as sub microphone, removing noise and echoes.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    4 Getting Started 4.1 Cards There are four slots for SAM, micro SD, and two micro SIM cards in the inner compartment on the back of your device. • A SAM card is required for secured transactions that are made through your device. It validates the device and the credit cards.
  • Page 16 4 Getting Started Insert a micro SIM cards into the slots, aligning the cards with the slots. Make sure that the gold contacts on the cards are facing down. Lift down and slide upwards the fasteners for locking the slot. Using dual SIM cards allows you to choose between SIM cards for different mobile networks.
  • Page 17 4 Getting Started To insert the SAM card Align a SAM card with the slot. Make sure that the gold contacts on the card are facing down. Slide the card into the slot. It will click when it is properly inserted. To insert the micro SD card Slide the fastener to right and lift up the fastener for opening the slot.

  • Page 18: Removing The Cards

    4 Getting Started Insert a micro SD card into the slot, aligning the card with the slot. Make sure that the gold contacts on the card are facing down. Lift down the fasteners and slide it to left for locking the slot. 4.1.2 Removing the Cards To remove the SAM card Push the inserted card once.

  • Page 19: Battery

    For the EF501 device, lift up the battery locks to unlock the battery cover. For the EF501R device, untie the handstrap and slide down the battery locks to unlock the battery cover. Use the notch and lift the battery cover. Remove the cover completely.
  • Page 20 For the EF501 device, insert the bottom of the cover first and then press around the edges of the cover until it clicks into place. For the EF501R device, insert the top of the cover first and then press around the edges of the cover until it clicks into place.

  • Page 21: Removing The Battery

    4 Getting Started 4.2.2 Removing the Battery Remove the battery cover as described in Installing the Battery on page 13. Use your fingernail to lift the battery out of the compartment as shown in the image below. Before removing the battery, turn off the power. Failure to do so it may cause damage to the device. 4.2.3 Charging the Battery The device can be charged with a charger or a cradle.
  • Page 22 4 Getting Started To charge with the charger Plug the end of the charger into the device’s multi-purpose jack. Connect the USB cable of the charger with power adapter. Plug the charger into a power outlet. When the battery is extremely low on power, the device may not turn on. Charge the device enough and try to turn it on again.

  • Page 23: Extending The Battery Life

    4 Getting Started 4.2.4 Extending the Battery Life You can improve the battery life in various ways. The easiest way is to use battery saver mode. When the device goes into battery saver mode, some background features and app settings may not function normally.

  • Page 24: Basics

    5 Basics 5.1 Turning the Device On and Off To turn on the device, press and hold the Power button for a few seconds. To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, then tap Power off. • To turn the screen on or off, press the Power button. •...

  • Page 25: Resetting The Device

    5 Basics 5.2 Resetting the Device If your device does not work properly or freezes due to unknown errors, you can force the device to restart. To reset the device’s hardware Press and hold the Power button and the Volume down button simultaneously until the device vibrates, and then release the buttons.

  • Page 26: Using The Touchscreen

    5 Basics 5.3 Using the Touchscreen Use finger gestures to use the touchscreen effectively. • Do not touch the screen with any sharp objects. • Do not apply too much pressure to the touchscreen. Gesture Name Description Briefly touch an item to open, launch, or select it. Place two fingers on the screen and spread them apart to zoom Zoom in or out in.

  • Page 27: Locking And Unlocking The Device

    5 Basics 5.4 Locking and Unlocking the Device Lock the screen to protect your device and its data. The device locks if it is not in use for a specified period by default. To unlock the device, press the Power button to turn on the screen and drag upward from the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 28: Using The Home Screen

    5 Basics 5.5 Using the Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for all apps and features. It displays icons, shortcuts, and widgets for apps. No. Description Status bar Widget Location indicator App icons The Home screen has multiple pages. To view other pages, swipe left or right. The white bar at the bottom of the Home screen indicates the current page you are viewing.

  • Page 29: Viewing The Status Bar

    5 Basics 5.5.1 Viewing the Status Bar The status bar appears at the top of the screen. It displays the status icons and the current time on the right, and the notification icons on the left. No. Description Notification icons Status icons and the current time 5.5.2 Notification Icons Notification icons in the status bar alert you to notifications, such as upcoming events, messaging, emails,...

  • Page 30: Status Icons

    5 Basics 5.5.3 Status Icons The status icons in the status bar provides information about your device’s status, such as GPS, signal strength, roaming, battery charge, data, alarm, etc. Icon Description Indicates that GPS is in on. Indicates that your device is searching for location data. Indicates that the alarm is set.

  • Page 31: Customizing Your Home Screen

    5 Basics Icon Description Indicates that your device is connected to an EDGE network. Indicates that your device is connected to an GPRS network. Indicates that there is no SIM card installed. • Other than the icons described in the table above, there are various other notifications and status icons that are displayed on the status bar depending on the situation.

  • Page 32: Removing Shortcuts Or Widgets

    5 Basics 5.6.3 Removing Shortcuts or Widgets Tap and hold an shortcut icon or widget. Drag it to X Remove at the top of the screen and release it to remove the shortcut icon or widget. 5.7 Using Your Device with Ease Make it easier to see, hear, and use the device with its built-in accessibility features.

  • Page 33: Setting Date And Time

    5 Basics 5.7.2 Setting Date and Time The date and time are automatically set based on the network you are connected to. To set the date and time manually On the Home screen, tap > Date & time, then disable Automatic date & time. If you turn off this option, the options for setting date and time will be activated.

  • Page 34: Connectivity

    5 Basics 5.8 Connectivity 5.8.1 Wi-Fi Connecting to a Wi-Fi network is an easy way of accessing the Internet. When you are out, you can connect to Wi-Fi networks in public places. On the Home screen, tap > Wi-Fi. Make sure to turn Wi-Fi on. Tap the network you want to join.
  • Page 35 5 Basics To pair with a Bluetooth device Pair your device with Bluetooth compatible devices. On the Home screen, tap > Bluetooth. Turn the Bluetooth On. • Make sure the devices you want to pair with have Bluetooth enabled. • You may need to start the pairing process from the headset. For details, see your headset user guide.

  • Page 36: Applications

    6 Applications 6.1 Installing and Uninstalling Apps You can purchase and download apps. on the Apps screen. 6.1.1 Installing App In the Play Store, browse apps by category or enter the keywords on search field to search for a keyword. Select an app you want to install and see whether the app is free or not.

  • Page 37: Overview Of Apps

    Use to scan and read the barcode information. For more information, refer to BarcodeTest Barcode on page 44. BBSettings Use to change your Bluebird settings in Symbology and Fix/Volume/Mode. BBUpdate Use to update your device. Bluebird File Use to organize and manage your files.

  • Page 38: Phone

    6 Applications 6.3 Phone 6.3.1 Making Calls On the Home screen, tap > You can simply dial the number, tap on a number on the call log, or choose a number in your contacts. To make a call on the dialer screen On the Home screen, tap >...
  • Page 39 6 Applications To use options during your call Icon Description Turn the speakerphone on. Mute your microphone. Open the keypad. Hold a call. Add another person to the call. End the call.
  • Page 40 6 Applications To make a call from contacts list On the Home screen, tap > on your Phone app. Tap a name in your contacts list and then tap a phone number to dial the number.
  • Page 41 6 Applications To make a call from call log On the Home screen, tap > on your Phone app. You can also open the call log by tapping > Call History. to dial the number.
  • Page 42 6 Applications To make a call from speed dial You can make quick calls without entering a phone number or searching for a contact with the speed dial function. You should assign a speed dial number to a contact first. For more information on creating new speed dial, refer to Making Speed dial on page 39.

  • Page 43: Answering Calls

    6 Applications 6.3.2 Answering Calls When you receive a phone call, the incoming call screen opens with the caller ID, and any other available information, such as the caller’s name, if saved in the contacts list. Tap and drag to one of the following icons: Icon Description Answer an incoming call.

  • Page 44: Viewing Call Log

    6 Applications 6.3.3 Viewing Call Log The call log displays the dialed, missed, and received calls. On the Home screen, tap > on your Phone app. You can also open the call log menu by tapping > Call History. Icon Description Missed incoming calls Outgoing calls...

  • Page 45: Making Emergency Calls

    6 Applications 6.3.5 Making Emergency Calls You can make emergency calls to 911 even when your phone is locked, not registered for mobile network service, or a SIM is not inserted. No charges for making emergency calls. The emergency numbers may vary by country. 6.3.6 Making Speed dial To create a new speed dial On the Home screen, tap...
  • Page 46 6 Applications Quick responses Tap and edit the quick responses to use when declining a call. Speed dial settings • Voicemail: Tap to set up your voicemail. – Service: Tap to set the provider of the voicemail service. – Setup: Tap to set the voicemail number. –...

  • Page 47: Contacts

    6 Applications Accessibility • TTY mode: Tap to select the TTY mode. – TTY Off: TTY mode is off. – TTY Full: Turn TTY on. – TTY HCO: Enable HCO (Hearing Carry over). HCO feature is designed for the people who can hear, but have difficulty speaking on the phone.

  • Page 48: Editing Contacts

    6 Applications 6.4.2 Editing Contacts To edit contact details On the Home screen, tap > All your contacts are listed in the ALL tab. Tap the name of a contact to view their details. Tap When you are finished, tap on the top right of the screen.

  • Page 49: Finding Contacts

    6 Applications Tap the name of a contact to view their details. > > Delete. 6.4.3 Finding Contacts You can search for contacts by name or number. On the Home screen, tap > All your contacts are listed in the ALL tab. and enter letters of their name or digits of their phone number.

  • Page 50: Barcode

    • Using the Internet browser or downloading from the Internet via your data network may incur extra charges depending on your data plan. 6.6 Barcode The EF501/EF501R includes a 2D barcode scanner. To use the barcode scanning function, On the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 51: Camera

    6 Applications 6.7 Camera Use this app to take photos or record videos. On the Home screen, tap > . You can also directly open the camera app from the lock screen. Swipe the screen to left while tapping • The first time you open the Camera app, you are prompted to add location tag to the photos and display the information.

  • Page 52: Recording Videos

    6 Applications 6.7.3 Recording Videos On the Home screen, tap > and select to switch to video mode. Aim the camera at the object and adjust the image. To zoom in or out, spread or pinch two fingers on the screen.

  • Page 53: Video Settings

    6 Applications by the camera. – White balance: Tap to select a suitable light source for your photo. – Chroma Flash: Tap to enable or disable the chroma flash for high-quality photos even in low lighting conditions. – Redeye Reduction: Tap to reduce the red-eye effect in photos which often occurs when the flash is used in dark conditions.

  • Page 54: Calendar

    6 Applications 6.8 Calendar Use this app to create, view, and manage events. On the Home screen, tap > . You can also add and tap a widget Settings on the Home screen. To add events, you must set up an account. For information about how to set up an account, refer to Accounts on page 63.

  • Page 55: Refreshing The Calendar

    6 Applications Tap the event to view its details. to edit the event and tap SAVE. If you want to delete the event, tap > Delete. 6.8.5 Refreshing the Calendar On the Home screen, tap > After adding, editing or deleting events, tap >...

  • Page 56: Clock

    6 Applications 6.9 Clock Use this app to set an alarm, view the time in cities around the world, or use a timer or a stopwatch. On the Home screen, tap > No. Description Alarm Clock Timer Stopwatch More options Current time and date of the location depending on your connected mobile network service Current time and date of the added cities Add cities...

  • Page 57: Alarm And Clock

    6 Applications 6.9.1 Alarm and clock You can set alarms or edit clock options with the Clock app. To set an alarm On the Home screen, tap > > and set the time for the alarm and tap OK. Select the Repeat checkbox and select the days you want the alarm to sound on. If you want to change the alarm ringtone, tap Default ringtone.

  • Page 58: Timer

    6 Applications 6.9.2 Timer On the Home screen, tap > > Tap the keypad to specify the time period. It is entered in the following order: hour, minute, second. If you want to delete the number you entered, tap to start the timer. The following icons are displayed on the timer screen.

  • Page 59: Settings

    6 Applications 6.9.4 Settings You can modify various clock options. This clock settings menu can only be accessed through this app. On the Home screen, tap > > Settings on any tab of Clock app. Clock • Style: Tap and set the style of the Clock screen to analog or digital. •...

  • Page 60: Downloads

    6 Applications 6.10 Downloads Use this app to view your downloaded files. On the Home screen, tap > . You can view the file list by name or by date. Select a file to open with an appropriate app. 6.11 Calculator Use this app for mathematical calculations.

  • Page 61: Youtube

    6 Applications 6.12.8 YouTube Watch or create videos and share them with others. 6.12.9 Photos Manage photos, albums, and videos that you have saved on the device. 6.12.10 Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase.

  • Page 62: Settings

    7 Settings Use this app to configure your Android device. On the Home screen, tap . You can also add and tap a widget Settings on the Home screen. Tap enter your search term to search the Settings menu. 7.1 Wi-Fi On the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 63: Data Usage

    7 Settings 7.4 Data Usage On the Home screen, tap > Data usage. • Data saver: Tap to turn on this option to prevent some apps from sending or receiving data in the background. – Unrestricted data access: Tap to select apps to use unrestricted data when Data Saver is on. •...

  • Page 64: Display

    7 Settings 7.6 Display Use this setting to change the screen brightness and wallpaper, enable screen rotation, set the sleep time, change the font size, and configure other features of the display. On the Home screen, tap > Display. • Brightness level: Tap and move the slider to adjust the screen brightness. •...

  • Page 65: Notifications

    7 Settings 7.7 Notifications Use this setting to configure notification settings such as notification display or system app display. On the Home screen, tap > Notifications. • Tap for notification options. – Show system: Tap to display Android system apps. –...

  • Page 66: Apps

    7 Settings – Turn on notifications: Tap to display emergency alert broadcasts. – Alert reminder: Tap to select an alert reminder or turn it off. – Vibrate: Tap to set your device to vibrate on receiving alerts. – Speak alert message: Tap to set your device to speak emergency alert messages. –...

  • Page 67: Battery

    7 Settings 7.11 Battery Use this setting to monitor battery usage. On the Home screen, tap > Battery. • Battery saver: Tap to enable or disable the battery saver. • You can check: – Battery charging status – How long your device has been running on battery power –...

  • Page 68: Location

    7 Settings 7.15 Location Switch this option to On to detect your device’s location. On the Home screen, tap > Location. • Mode: Tap and select the method for determining your location such as GPS, Wi-Fi and cellular networks. • Intermediate Pos: Tap and select the checkbox to enable or disable the Intermediate Pos. •...

  • Page 69: Accounts

    7 Settings Passwords • Make passwords visible: By default, the device hides passwords for security when you enter them. Turn on this option to make the passwords visible as they are entered. Device administration • Device administrators: Tap to manage device administrators. •...

  • Page 70: Google

    7 Settings 7.18 Google Use this setting to manage your Google account and services. On the Home screen, tap > Google > to set the following options. • Clear app data: Tap to delete all third-party app data stored with your Google account and tap OK. •...

  • Page 71: Language And Input

    7 Settings used. • Smart Lock for Passwords: Tap to sync passwords across your devices. You can sign in with your saved passwords on different devices using Smart Lock for Passwords. 7.19 Language and Input Use this setting to change language and input method. On the Home screen, tap >...

  • Page 72: Backup And Reset

    7 Settings 7.20 Backup and Reset Use this setting to perform factory reset. On the Home screen, tap > Backup & reset. • Back up my data: Turn on this option to back up app data, Wi-Fi passwords and other data to Google servers.
  • Page 73 7 Settings Services • TalkBack – Tap and switch this option to On to set your device to provide spoken feedback to help blind and visually impaired users. – Tap SETTINGS on the top right of the screen to configure TalkBack settings. •...

  • Page 74: Printing

    7 Settings 7.24 Printing Use this setting to print documents from your device directly with app that support the Wi-Fi or Cloud printing feature. You can specify the default printer. On the Home screen, tap > Printing. 7.25 About Phone Use this setting to view the following information about your device: System update, Status, Legal information, Model, Android version, Android security patch level, Baseband version, Kernel version, and Build number.

  • Page 75: Appendix A Device Specification

    Appendix A Device Specification Physical Characteristics EF501: 155.6 X 77.95 X 16.5 mm Dimensions (L x W x D) EF501R: 166.5 X 88.75 X 28.9 mm EF501 - 260 g (with standard battery) - 330 g (with extended battery) Weight...
  • Page 76 Appendix A Device Specification Performance Characteristics Processor 2.0 GHz Octa Core Processor OS (optional) Android 7.X HW: Rev0.3 Version SW: R1.04 System memory (optional) Default: 2 GB, Optional: 4 GB Built-in storage (optional) Default: 16 GB, Optional: 32 GB, 64 GB Interface Docking connector;...

  • Page 77: Appendix B Accessories

    Batteries/Battery Covers EF501 • Standard battery: 3,200 mAh • Standard battery cover • Extended battery: 6,400 mAh • Extended battery cover EF501R • Battery: 6,400 mAh • Battery cover Vehicle Accessories • Vehicle charger • Vehicle mounting cradle Scanning Accessories •...
  • Page 78 Appendix B Accessories Other Accessories • Stylus pen • Protective film • Adapter plug or cord • Power adapter for direct or Cradle charging • Pistol grip • User manual • Quick guide...

  • Page 79: Appendix C Troubleshooting

    You can contact your local sales representative or you can send the device via a delivery service to Bluebird’s Korean headquarters. When sending the package, make sure you pay for the shipping fee in advance. When the repair is finished, Bluebird will cover the shipping cost.

  • Page 80: Appendix D Safety Regulatory

    Appendix D Safety Regulatory FCC Cautions 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 communications.
  • Page 81 Appendix D Safety Regulatory Body-worn Operation This device was tested for typical body-worn operations. To comply with RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 10 mm for body worn must be maintained between the user’s body and the handset, including the antenna. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories used by this device should not contain any metallic components.
  • Page 82 Hereby, Bluebird Inc. declares that the radio equipment type EF501 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. This device can be operated in at least one Member state without infringing applicable requirements on the use of radio spectrum.

  • Page 83: Appendix E Warranty And Support

    Bluebird will repair or replace the defective product according to its warranty policy. • If the defective product within the range of warranty is not repairable or replaceable, Bluebird shall refund the purchasing price within a designated period from the date of receiving a notice of defect.
  • Page 84 • We receive the products for our after-sales service through mail, delivery services and hand delivery only in principle. • If you bought the product from a party other than Bluebird or an authorized Bluebird reseller, you need to register the product before using our after-sales service.
  • Page 85 Appendix E Warranty and Support Charged services • In the following cases, it will be charged when requesting for after-sales service. – Service request due to inappropriate use of the device by the customer – Loss of PIN number – Use of programs that might affect the program (over-clock, forceful changes in the input of the system, personal developments) •...
  • Page 86 #1103, Gplus Kolon Digital Tower 11F, (GMT Time: +9 Hours) Digital-ro 26-gil 123, Guro-gu, Seoul, The center is closed on Saturdays, Republic of Korea(08390) Sundays, and Korean national holidays. Bluebird constantly strives to bring utmost satisfaction to all our customers.

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