1 About Device 1.1 Summary This manual provides the guidance of using M40 mobile computer and information about its accessories. Notice: Diagrams, instructions, and procedures that are descripted in this manual is based on the OS version at time of editing. Detailed information about device subject to change without notice.
Notice: If the device is idle for long periods of time, please charge the device every two months to ensure that stand-by power source is not over discharged. 9 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
(Factory Reset). Before restoring to factory settings, please save your data or data in the device in advance, they will be cleared after restoring to factory settings. You can also restore factory settings by referring to the detailed procedure in 6.15.5. 5 Home Screen 10 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
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5.1 Home Screen Diagram Notification Panel You can pull down the Notification Panel at the top of the screen to open Quick Access Panel. 5.2 Notification Panel Diagram 11 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
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The buttons in the Quick Access can be switched to different menu pages. You can also adjust the buttons you want to display in the Quick Access menu by clicking the edit button in the lower left corner of the menu. 12 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
6.1.1 Wi-Fi 6.1.1.1 Use Wi-Fi 6.1.1.1.1 Wi-Fi List Diagram On this page, you are able to open or close Wi-Fi connection. You can also do that by clicking the Wi-Fi button on navigation panel. 13 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
6.1.1.2.4 Wi-Fi Direct When you enable Wi-Fi, you can use the Wi-Fi Direct option to connect devices directly to each other without going through an intervening wireless access point. 14 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
6.1.1.3.1 Proxy Diagram When you connect to an unsaved access point, you can manually set the proxy and fill out proxy hostname and port in advanced settings. 6.1.1.4 Static IP & Static MAC 15 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
6.1.2.1 Mobile data If you enable this option, it will allow device access data using mobile network. 6.1.2.2 Roaming If you enable this option, it will allow device connect to data services when roaming. 16 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
You are able to change the CDMA roaming mode in this menu. 6.1.2.9 Access Point Names You are able to select or manually add Access Point Names in this menu. Usually you do not have to change settings in this page. 17 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
On this page, you are able to turn on airplane mode, the device will automatically turn off Wi-Fi connection, mobile data, and Bluetooth connection. You can also turn on airplane mode by clicking on the airplane mode button in navigation panel. 18 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
On this page, you can also change hotspot name, security, password, AP band and whether or not turn off hotspot automatically when no devices are connected. 6.1.5.2 USB Tethering Share device’s internet connection via USB. 6.1.5.3 Bluetooth Tethering Share device’s internet connection via Bluetooth. 19 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
To help reduce data usage, Data Saver prevents some apps from sending or receiving data in the background. You can set unrestricted data to those apps so that they are allowed to use unrestricted date when Data Saver is on. 20 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
It allows you to establish a protected network connection when using public networks. To edit VPN profile, please click the “+” button on the top right of the VPN page. 6.1.8 Private DNS 21 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
On this page, you are able to edit the device name appeared to other Bluetooth devices. You can pair new device that are listed in available devices list. You can also connect to other Bluetooth devices following the procedure in 6.2.2.2. 22 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
On this page, you are able to choose whether USB controlled by connected device or this device. You can select the USB preference from the following chooses: 1) File Transfer; 2) USB Tethering; 3) MIDI; 4) PTP; 5) No Data Transfer. 23 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
On this page, you can turn on or turn off Bluetooth connection. You are also able to do that by clicking the Bluetooth button in navigation panel. Your device will be available to other Bluetooth devices after turning on the Bluetooth connection. 6.2.2.3 NFC 24 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
Please slowly approach to the NFC devices when exchanging data with other NFC devices. 6.2.2.4 Cast 6.2.2.4.1 Cast Diagram On this page, cast allow you to cast screen display to other devices that supports cast function. 25 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
6.2.2.5 Printing 6.2.2.5.1 Printing Diagram On this page, you are able to turn on or turn off printing service. Available printer will be listed on this page. 6.2.2.6 Files Received via Bluetooth 26 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
On this page, you are able to check information of installed applications. You are also able to check and modify detailed information of your applications. You can also restore default app preferences via Reset App Preferences in the top right menu. 27 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
To clear app storage or cache, select the application to open detailed page. Then tap storage and cache button. On the storage page, you can choose clear app storage or clear app cache. 6.3.2 Conversations 28 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
This page allows you to set which application can send system notifications. You can also choose which notifications will appear on the lock screen. Detailed notification related settings, such as whether to display the notification dot and whether to flash the indicator light, can be set in advanced settings. 29 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
6.3.4 Screen Time 6.3.4.1 Screen Time Diagram This item shows the screen time of your device. 6.3.5 Default Apps 6.3.5.1.1 Default Apps Diagram 30 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
You can also set the default home screen application in the location mentioned in 7.4.3. If you need to restore the native home screen of your Android device, you can set the default desktop as Quickstep here. 31 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
On this page, you can view or change the corresponding functions authorized to the application. Note that some apps may not work properly if you change the authorized functions. 6.3.7 Special App Access 32 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
6.3.7.1.3 Display Over Other App Diagram 2 If you need to authorize your app to appear on top of other apps, you need to authorize your app in the Display Over Other Apps item in 6.3.7 Special App Permissions. 33 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
This page shows the remaining battery capacity and estimated battery life of the device. You can also view the last full charge time and screen usage time since the last full charge on this page. 6.4.1 Battery Saver 6.4.1.2 Battery Saver Diagram 34 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
Turning on Battery management allows the system to detect when apps are using battery. You can restrict some features of power-hungry apps based on the results. Restricted apps may not function properly and notifications may be delayed. 35 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
6.4.3 Battery Percentage 6.4.3.1 Battery Percentage Diagram Open Battery Percentage to display battery percentage in the status bar. 36 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
Modify this item to change the screen brightness, you can also adjust the screen brightness in the drop- down status bar. If you turn on the automatic brightness adjustment mentioned in 6.5.4, the screen brightness you set will be automatically changed according to the ambient brightness. 37 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
The device will automatically turn on the dark background within the time period you specify. Third-party apps need to support the dark theme to change the theme color with your settings here. 38 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
You can also set the scheduled time and intensity to automatically turn on the eye protection mode. The device will automatically turn on the eye protection mode within the time period you specify according to the intensity you set. 39 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
You can turn on this function, then the device will automatically adjust the screen brightness according to your environment and activities. You can also move the slider manually to help Auto Brightness learn your preferred brightness. 6.5.5 Wallpaper 40 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
If you set the screen timeout to 1 minute, the screen will automatically turn off after 1 minute of inactivity, and the device will automatically sleep after a period of time. Please note that some apps will prevent the screen from automatically turning off. 41 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
Auto-Rotate Screen function is not turned on, you need to click the rotation button next to the virtual key at the bottom of the screen again to rotate the screen after the device is vertically positioned. 42 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
6.5.8 Font Size 6.5.8.1 Font Size Diagram By modifying this function, you can zoom in or zoom out the text on the screen. 6.5.9 Display Size 6.5.9.1 Display Size Diagram 43 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
6.5.10 Screen Saver 6.5.10.1 Screen Saver Diagram On this page, you can modify the Screen Saver and when it is activated. 44 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
6.5.11 Lock Screen 6.5.11.1 Lock Screen Diagram On this page, you can set the notification and text to be displayed on the lock screen. 6.5.12 Lift to Wake 6.5.12.1 Lift to Wake Diagram 45 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
On this page, you can modify media volume, call volume, ringtone and notification volume, and alarm volume. Please note that when you use the volume keys to modify the volume or modify the Ringtone and Notification Method, the ringtone and notification volume will be automatically modified. 46 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
You can modify this item to set the device to vibrate or not to vibrate or to vibrate before ringing (the ringtone gradually increases) when an incoming call occurs. 6.6.3 Do Not Disturb 47 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
6.6.4.1 Phone Ringtone Diagram You can change the ringtone of the phone by modifying this item, and click other ringtones to listen to the ringtone. The default ringtone of the device is Digital Phone. 48 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
6.6.5 Default Notification Sound 6.6.5.1 Default Notification Sound Diagram You can change the default notification sound by modifying this item. The default notification sound of the device is “On The Hunt”. 6.6.6 Default Alarm Sound 49 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
You can change the default alarm sound by modifying this item. The default alarm sound of the device is Cesium. 6.6.7 Other Sounds and Vibrations 6.6.7.1 Other Sounds and Vibrations Diagram You can turn on or off the specified sound and vibration reminder by modifying the settings on this page. 50 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
This page displays the currently used and total storage space of the device. You can click the Manage Storage Space button to enter the detailed information page and to remove old files to free up space. 52 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
6.7.2.2 Manage Storage Space Diagram Once this function is turned on, your storage will be managed by Storage Manager. Storage Manager removes backed up photos and videos from your device to free up storage space. 53 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
6.8 Privacy 6.8.1 Permission Manager 6.8.1.1 Permission Manager Diagram On this page, you can control which applications can access your data. 54 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
6.8.2 Show Passwords 6.8.2.1 Show Passwords Diagram Turn on this option to display characters briefly when entering a password. 6.8.3 Notifications on Lock Screen 6.8.3.1 Notifications on Lock Screen Diagram 55 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
If you turn off Use Location, some apps that require location may not work properly. If your app needs to use Bluetooth pairing, you need to turn on Use location to search for nearby devices. 56 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
The location information usage right in the app authorization that pops up when opening some apps for the first time is the same setting as this item. If you want to change the authorization later, you can modify it on this page. 57 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
On this page, you can enable or disable apps and services to scan for Wi-Fi networks or nearby Bluetooth devices at any time, which can be used to improve location-based features and services. 58 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
6.10.2 Device Admin Apps 6.10.2.1 Device Admin Apps Diagram If you have installed available device admin applications, they will show on this page. 6.10.3 Encryption & Credentials 6.10.3.1 Encryption & Credentials Diagram 60 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
On this page, you are able to check whether this device in encrypted and existing credential storage. You can also check, edit, or install certificates. 6.10.4 Trust Agents 6.10.4.1 Trust Agents Diagram You have to first set a screen lock to use trust agents. 61 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
Pinning an app can open other apps and access your personal data, so be sure to only turn on pinned apps for people you trust. Please note that this function is different from the screen master app function in Device Control. 62 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
6.11 Accounts 6.11.1 Accounts Diagram You can add accounts on this page. You are also able to turn on or off automatic syncing of app data. 63 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
6.12.1 Downloaded Apps 6.12.1.1 Downloaded Apps Diagram On this page, your installed accessibility apps will appear in the list. You can click the application in the list to enter the detailed setting page. 64 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
On this page, the applications you installed that support screen reading will appear in the list. Such as text-to-speech (TTS) output function. You can click the function in the list to enter the detailed setting page. 6.12.3 Display 65 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
Note that the three virtual buttons at the bottom of the screen (Back, Home, Task) will disappear if you have gesture navigation enabled. If you need to use the virtual keys at the bottom of the screen, switch from gesture navigation to "three-button" navigation. 67 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
6.12.4.2 Glove Mode 6.12.4.2.1 Glove Mode Diagram Glove mode can also be set on this page. 6.12.5 Audio & On-Screen Text 6.12.5.1 Audio & On-Screen Text Diagram 68 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
On this page, you can turn on the high-contrast text option to make the text stand out more. 6.13 Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls On this page, you can set device usage time, app timers, bedtime schedules in this item. 69 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
Turn on the app switch in the list, you will not be restricted by DuraSpeed and allow the app to run in the background. 70 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
The specific way to change the system language is: take Simplified Chinese as an example, enter the language, select Add Language, choose language (Simplified Chinese), select the region (China), and then drag it to the most above. 71 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
6.15.2 Gestures 6.15.2.1 Gestures Diagram On this page, you can use gestures to quickly open the camera, system navigation, block the ringer, open the system menu. 6.15.3 Date & Time 72 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
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You can also set the time zone manually or use the time zone provided by the network. 6.15.3.1.5 Use 24-hour Format Diagram You can also set whether to use the 24-hour clock on this page. 73 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
You can enable backup data in this project to back up application data, Wi-Fi passwords and other settings to Google servers. You need to set up your Google account in 6.11 Accounts before you can backup. 74 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
On this page you can reset Wi-Fi, mobile data and Bluetooth settings; or reset app preferences; or clear all data (factory reset). Before restoring to factory settings, please save your data in the device in advance, they will be cleared after restoring to factory settings. 6.15.6 Multiple Users 75 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
Please contact the MINDEO's developers or after-sales for specific update version for details. After the upgrade is pushed by MINDEO, the device notification bar will show a notification that the new system version has been detected. You can also click Check for Updates on this page to check manually.
This page shows the phone number and SIM card status of the SIM cards in the SIM card slot 1 and SIM card slot 2 of the device. Some SIM cards may not be able to get the status. 77 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
6.16.2 Model & Hardware 6.16.2.1 Model & Hardware Diagram On this page, you can check the device model, serial number and hardware version. 6.16.3 IMEI & MEID 6.13.3.1 IMEI&MEID Diagram 78 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
Wi-Fi MAC address in About Device to enter the list of saved networks; then select the saved network for which you need to modify the privacy settings; click Advanced to expand more items; click the Privacy item, and then select Use Device MAC Address. 79 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
6.16.5 Bluetooth Address 6.16.5.1 Bluetooth Address Diagram On this page, you can check the Bluetooth address that came with the device from the factory. 6.16.6 SN 6.16.6.1 SN Diagram 80 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
On this page, you can check the SN number of the device. If you need to upgrade the system remotely, please provide the SN number of the device to be upgraded to the developers of MINDEO, and then the remote upgrade will be pushed.
If you set the scanning mode to continuous decoding, you can set the continuous scanning interval in the text box below, ranging from 10 milliseconds to 3000 milliseconds. 82 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
When the Virtual Button is turned on, a draggable virtual button will appear on the screen, and its function is the same as the physical scan button on both sides of the device. 7.1.3 Decode Mode 83 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
On this page, you can set the scanning result to be output by broadcasting. If your application is set to receive the broadcast of the specified name, you can fill in the broadcast name in the broadcast output Action item. 84 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
For the specific way to set broadcast, please refer to MINDEO's "Scanning Service Interface Definition" document. 7.1.3.2 Barcode End Character 7.1.3.2.1 Barcode End Character Diagram You can choose from the following four barcode terminators: 1) None; 2) Enter; 3) Space;...
You can choose the decoding reminder you want to receive from 9 sound effects and mute. On this page, you can also set whether to enable vibration and indicator lights as decoding reminders. 7.1.5 Coding Format 86 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
For example, if you want to set suffix “Enter” and prefix “F7”, please follow the procedures below: 1) Set Barcode End Character to “Enter” in Decode Mode page; 2) Set Barcode Append Formatting to “Prefix” in Label Formatting page; 3) Set Barcode Prefix to “F7” in Label Formatting page. 87 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
On this page, you can enable or disable the reading of the specified symbology, and you can also change detailed settings such as length, whether to pass the check digit, whether to invert, whether to invert the color, etc. 88 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
1) When you enable this option, the Scan Key of device will be disabled. 2) When you enable this option, the Scanner will be changed to Picklist Mode, which allows you to scan particular barcode surrounded by other barcodes. 89 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
7.1.9 Engine Upgrade 7.1.9.1 Engine Upgrade Diagram Through this function, the firmware of the scanner can be upgraded, please consult MINDEO's developers for details information. 7.1.10 Reset Configuration 90 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
2) Start application - Change the function of assigned physical key to open specified application. 3) Send Broadcast - Change the function of assigned physical key to send Android Broadcast. Detailed information about physical keys can be found in 3 Key Description. 91 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
On this page, you can configure the Ethernet of the docking station, set the connection mode to automatic (DHCP) or manually configure the IP address, gateway address, network prefix length and DNS address. 92 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
7.3.2.1 Ethernet Proxy Configuration Diagram This page allows you to change the proxy settings for the docking station Ethernet, configure the proxy hostname, proxy port, and list of websites that do not use a proxy. 93 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
4) Disable task button - If you enable this option, the function of virtual task button will be disabled. The location of virtual buttons can be checked in 5.1 Home Screen Diagram. 94 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
On this page, you can control the device's input method popup: 1) Disable IME auto popup. Tap text box to popup IME. 2) Disable IME auto popup. Press certain button to popup IME. 7.4.3 Default Launcher 95 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
After the device is turned on, the self-running applications you set will be launched in sequence. If you need to cancel the automatic startup of an application, you only need to select the application again in this page. 96 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
2) If the touch of the screen shifts or cannot be touched, check whether there are foreign objects on the screen, and clean the screen; try turning off and on again, or flashing the machine. 97 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
SIM card is damaged (insert the SIM into a mobile phone to test whether it is damaged or in arrears); 4) Check whether the access point is set correctly; 5) Check whether the mobile data port is on; 6) Restart the device. 98 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
4) When the battery will not be used for a long time, please take it out of the device and keep the battery at about 50%. If the above operations still not solve the problem, you can call the after-sales service. 99 / 99 MINDEO Electronics Technology Ltd.
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