Make sure to use only the power adapter (5V 2A Output AC/DC) that came with PM85. In case your phone does not work as expected, you are strongly recommended to restart it by pressing and holding the power button for at least 8 seconds until the startup screen appears.
PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Table of Contents User Manual ............................. 1 Table of Contents ............................ 2 Getting Started ............................4 Major Parts ..................................4 Setup PM85..................................6 Turn On/Off PM85 ................................8 Hot swap the Battery ............................... 9 Charge PM85 .................................. 11 Learning the basics ..........................
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual OS Update .............................. 86 OS Image update from a Storage ..........................86 OS Image update from the FOTA ..........................89 Factory data reset ..........................91 Factory data reset from Settings ..........................91 Force Factory data reset ............................... 94 EmKit ...............................
Turn On 1. Press and hold the “Power Key” for a few seconds. 2. When PM85 enter to the boot mode, it will display “SMART BEYOND RUGGED” logo 3. Release the “Power Key” and wait until PM85 finish booting Note: If you cannot turn on your PM85, try below steps To turn on PM85, battery needs to be charged certain level.
1. Assemble the country code and AC adapter first. Connect USB cable to assembled AC adapter 2. Connect another side, USB type C connector to the PM85 and apply the power from wall socket You can also charge the PM80 with cradle (optional accessory)
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1. Remove moisture in the USB port first and then connect with USB type C cable 2. If #1 doesn’t work, please wait until moisture dry out 3. Please check PM85 connect with USB type C cable only. This case, please connect USB cable in to AC adapter or PC side as well.
PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Learni ng the basics Use a keypad Use a keypad Learning the basics Press Lock the screen / Light up the screen. Press and hold Display the power menu “Power Off / Restart / Screenshot”...
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Learni ng the basics Use a keypad Learning the basics Front Keys Recent App Press to see recently used apps Home From any apps or screens, press to return to the Home screen Press to go back to the previous screen, or to close a dialog box, options...
PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Learni ng the basics Use a touch scr een Use a touch screen Learning the basics Touch One-finger press Double touch One-finger press, lift, one-finger press, lift for “Zoom in” Long press One-finger press, wait, lift for “Select an item”...
PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Learni ng the basics Setup Wiz ard Setup Wizard Learning the basics When you power on your device very first time or boot after factory reset, you need to setup your device first Language Selection Choose your language during setup process.
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Setup Wizard Learning the basics Please select Wi-Fi network and input the password (If required) Icon means: Open Wi-Fi network. You don’t need to enter the password Icon means: Secured Wi-Fi network. To connect this Wi-Fi, you need to enter the password...
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Setup Wiz ard Setup Wizard Learning the basics After internet connection, Android will ask set PM85 as new device or copy apps & data from other google account Copy your data You can copy your settings from other Android...
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Setup Wizard Learning the basics Setup as new setup process Touch here to set your PM85 as your new device Please sign in with Google Account You can skip this Google Account sign in process and set later.
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Setup Wizard Learning the basics After your Google account sign in, you can set PM85’s name. Touch here to set a name Choose security option for lock screen. You set specific pattern or PIN or password here.
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Setup Wiz ard Setup Wizard Learning the basics To review the Google services option, please touch MORE button. You can turn On/Off specific service Choose security option for lock screen. You set specific pattern or PIN or password here.
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual basic s Home Screen, Apps and Widget Learning the basics To access app folder (Google collections) Touch the app folder then you will see apps in the folder. To change app folder’s name, touch the bottom area of the folder.
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Learni ng the basics Home Screen, Apps and Widget Learning the basics Organize the app icon in the home screen Long-press drag the app icon and place where you want. You may place app icon to next panel...
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Home Screen, Apps and Widget Learning the basics Notification panel When there is notification from the Android (system) or the App, you can check details by drag down the Status Bar. Quick setting panel You can access Quick setting panel by drag down the Notification panel.
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Home Screen, Apps and Widget Learning the basics Touch the App drawer icon, to see apps in your PM85 All installed apps are listed alphabetically Tap an app icon to run. Long press, specific app icon to place to the Home Screen.
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Learni ng the basics Home Screen, Apps and Widget Learning the basics To add a Widget in the Home screen, long press the empty space. Then you will see WALL PAPERS, WIDGETS, SETTINS menu. Touch WIDGETS Available widgets are listed.
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Learni ng the basics Home Screen, Apps and Widget Learning the basics By pressing the Recent button in the keypad, you can see app lists which you have been access Touch the app, if you want to access again.
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Learni ng the basics Home Screen, Apps and Widget Learning the basics To see the two apps in the screen, please try Split screen function. In the recent app list, long press - drag and drop the one of the app to the top area Now primary app is selected.
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual basic s Home Screen, Apps and Widget Learning the basics By selecting another app, you can see two apps in the screen Note: Some of the app may not support split screen function By scroll up or down the black bar in the middle, you can exit split screen mode.
PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Learni ng the basics Lear ning the basic s Status & Notific ations Ic ons Status & Notifications Icons Learning the basics Status icons EDGE connected Strong signal GPRS connected Good signal 3G connected Weak signal...
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Status & Noti fications Icons Status & Notifications Icons Learning the basics Notification icons Missed call New SMS or MMS message New Email Connected to VPN network Upcoming event Alarm is set App update available...
PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Learni ng the basics Set a Loc k screen Set a Lock screen Learning the basics App drawer icon → Touch Settings and then Security & location Touch Screen lock You can see Screen lock type which is currently set.
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Learni ng the basics Manage a display Learning the basics Font size Change the overall font size of PM85. Please adjust the slider Display size Change the amount of the display item of PM85. Please adjust the slider...
PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Learni ng the basics Make a call Make a call Learning the basics Touch App drawer icon and then icon in the app drawer Touch to use a dialer Touch to access the Favorites, Recents and Contacts.
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Make a call Make a call Learning the basics Calling information Mute : Touch to mute the mic Keypad : Touch to input keypad during a call Speaker : Touch to make a speakerphone call...
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Add to a contact Add to a contact Learning the basics Touch to save the contact Input Contact name, phone numbers and other information in the form Touch to see advanced options Touch to edit contact information...
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Learni ng the basics Send a message Learning the basics Touch to add other contacts to send a message Your message display here Touch to send the composed message You can attach photo, saved picture, voice or location Note: You may allow granting “Message App”...
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Learni ng the basics Send a message Learning the basics Android ask a grant app’s specific permission access for first time use. To send a photo or a saved media file or a voice recode file or a location, please touch ALLOW Note: You can review granted permission info at App drawer icon →...
Currently set option for data, call and message Touch to change each option Note: PM85 is Dual SIM Dual Standby model. Both of SIM make a call, use a data and send a message. But one SIM is on a call, incoming calls on another SIM will go to voicemail.
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Change a SIM car d settings Change a SIM card settings Learning the basics Select SIM card for mobile data Both SIM card make a data connection. This option sets primary SIM card Select primary SIM card for calling.
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Change a SIM car d settings Change a SIM card settings Learning the basics Select primary SIM card for messaging. Both SIM cards send and receive a message. This option sets primary SIM for message...
PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Learni ng the basics Connect to your Wi-Fi networ k Connect to your Wi-Fi network Learning the basics App drawer icon → Settings → Network Touch & Internet and then Wi-Fi Touch to turn On/Off the W-Fi You can see nearby Wi-Fi network.
PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Learni ng the basics Use a C amer a Use a Camera Learning the basics Touch icon in the favorite tray or Touch App drawer “Camera” icon icon and then → Touch for advanced setting...
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Make a Wi-Fi hots pot Use a Camera Learning the basics Swipe to change the Camera / Video mode or access to Settings Auto focused area Touch for Camera / Video option Touch to take a picture or recode a video...
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Make a Wi-Fi hots pot Manage files and folders Learning the basics Share a file Long tap the file and touch share icon in the menu Now you can share selected file to nearby device or attach to Gmail or upload to Google Drive.
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Make a Wi-Fi Make a Wi-Fi hotspot Manage files and folders Learning the basics Touch the storage where copy or move to Note: Please format the SD card as FAT32 and make sure set the label as below screenshot from the...
Learni ng the basics MTP c onnecti on with PC MTP connection with PC Learning the basics To browse files and folder in the PM85 in your PC, please change USB connect option Scroll down the notification panel Touch USB connect option...
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Scanner Setti ngs Use a Scanner Scanner Settings Scanner setting details Scanner setting consist with Basic, Options, Notification, Wedge, Symbologies, and About In the Basic, you can set Scanning option and Wedge mode option In the Scanning option, you can change Scanner’s Trigger timeout and set Auto scan &...
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Use a Scanner Scanner Settings In the Wedge menu you can change, decode scan data’s result type handling User Message, Keyboard Event, Clipboard, Intent Broadcast or Custom Intent Also, you can set Terminator as None, Space, Tab, LF or Tab &...
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Scanner Setti ngs Use a Scanner Scanner Settings In the Wedge, you can enable/disable Barcode ID and Aim ID, set Group separator, Prefix & Suffix, Character set and Extended Wedge. In the About, you can check your Scanner’s information and restore Scanner’s settings to default...
PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Scan a Barc ode Scan a Barcode Scanner Settings Example of good Barcode reading Idle barcode scan Please aim the middle of barcode Even you aim the barcode slightly upper or down area or angle is slightly tilted, you can read the barcode...
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Scan a Barc ode Scan a Barcode Scanner Settings Example of bad Barcode reading If you aim the barcode wrong direction or tilt too much, you can’t read the barcode If you aim part of Barcode or aim two barcodes together, you can’t read the barcode...
PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual OS U pdate OS Imag e update from a Storag e OS Image update from a Storage OS Update Note: To update OS image, copy or place OS image file into the root folder of “Internal Storage” or “External Storage”...
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual OS Image update from a Storage OS Update By touching the OK button, your PM85 start to update the OS image. During this time, you cannot use your PM85. Please save the data before starting, the OS update process.
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OS Image update from the FOTA OS Update Touch to cancel the download process By touching the OK button, your PM85 start to update the OS image. During this time, you cannot use your PM85. Please save the data before starting, the OS update process.
Force Factory data reset your PM85 You can perform “force” factory data reset your PM85. When your PM85 turned off, press Power + Volume Up + Home button all together. After you see Smart Beyond Rugged logo display, you may release the keys.
Enterprise Mobility Kit – Truly, what Enterprise needs Point Mobile announces new software solution – called EmKit is new software solution for enterprise mobility users. Our every Android device shall have EmKit pre-installed and every use can access them for free of charge*.
EmKit Secure EmKit Power Launcher You can lock your Point Mobile Android model’s Home Screen and limit to access app drawer or specific function. This function as known as Kiosk mode. Hide Quick Settings : Limit to access quick setting...
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If Double Click mode enabled, you need to click the power button twice to turn off the PM85 screen. When you single click the power button, PM85 will vibrate or play alarm sound to inform Power button is pressed instead of Scanner button...
PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual EmKit Remote EmKit Remote EmKit To install the AirWatch agent to Point Mobile Android device, please touch AirWatch icon App provides AirWatch agent install via Google Play or Web URL. Google Play method requires Google account login.
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual EmKit Remote EmKit Remote EmKit Touch ALLOW to grant web browser’s file access After permission update, web browser downloads the latest version of AirWatch agent apk file. Install this apk file to Point Mobile Android device.
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual EmKit Remote EmKit Remote EmKit SOTI Mobi Control installer is pre-installed to Point Mobile Android device. To start enrollment process, please touch MobiControl icon Mobi Control app request permission grant during enrollment process. Touch ALLOW...
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual EmKit Remote EmKit Remote EmKit To install the TeamViewer QS app to Point Mobile Android device, please touch TeamViewer icon App provides TeamViewer QS app install via Google Play or Web URL. Google Play method requires Google account login.
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual EmKit Remote EmKit Remote EmKit Touch ALLOW to grant web browser’s file access After permission update, web browser downloads the latest version of TeamViewer QS apk file. Install this apk file to Point Mobile Android device.
Create the Master PDA - backup your system settings and apps into a secured file. Without any network connection, Master PDA become a local server in your work place. Nearby Point Mobile device will automatically communicate with Master PDA and download the backup file and then Restore.
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual EmKit Tools EmKit Tools EmKit Scan2Set Scan2Set is designed for the network environment. Point Mobile Android device downloads the Direct Clone file from the FTP, Web server or Cloud such as Dropbox or Google Drive with just one QRcode Scan!
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EmKit Step 2. Upload Direct Clone file to your FTP site or Web server Copy the Direct Clone file from the Point Mobile Android device Upload this file to your FTP site or Web Server. You may change file name...
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Turn on your Point Mobile Android device. Press the Power Button, then you will see the Scan2Set in the menu Read the generated QRcode. Point Mobile Android device will download the file from the FTP site or Web server and restore Direct Clone file...
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual EmKit Tools EmKit Tools EmKit System information All of SW and HW information available here and can save it to the file. Touch Save to file. devinfo.html file saved to root folder of the internal storage.
Tools EmKit Demos EmKit Demos EmKit GPS Demo Developer can demonstrate or check Point Mobile Android model’s GPS signal strength, Satellite info, NMEA info. Image Demo Developer can demonstrate or check Point Mobile Android model’s 2D scanner’s image taking solution.
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual EmKit Demos EmKit MultiScan Demo Developer can demonstrate or check Point Mobile Android model’s Scanner solution. You can read multi barcodes Some of demo app only available for specific Hardware feature integrated SKU (Stock Keeping Unit)
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual EmKit Demos EmKit SAM Demo Developer can demonstrate or check Point Mobile Android model’s SAM communication. Some of demo app only available for specific Hardware feature integrated SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) Scan Demo Developer can demonstrate or check Point Mobile Android model’s Scanner solution.
Improper battery usage may result in an explosion, fire, or other critical hazards. Battery Usage & Disposal Guidelines 1. Use only Point Mobile approved batteries and charging accessories. Other batteries and charger may damage the device. 2. Do not disassemble or modify the battery. Do not bend, shred, deform the battery.
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Safety and Legal Info Body-worn Operation This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the front & back of the phone kept 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) between the user’s body and the front & back of the phone. A minimum separation distance of 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and...
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PM85 Android 8.1.0 User Manual Safety and Legal Info IC (Industry Canada) Warning This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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