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Advantech AIM-78H Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual AIM-78H Series 10” Mobile Computer with Android OS...
  • Page 2 No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd. The information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable.
  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity CE Conformity Statement This device has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the following technical regulations: Medical Device Regulation (EU)2017/745, Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU, and RoHS Directive: 2011/65/EU and (EU)2015/863. Intended Use: AIM-78H is intended to be used as equipment for the general pur- poses of data collection and display for reference in hospital environments.
  • Page 4 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions to ensure RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be located or operating in conjunc- tion with any other antennae or transmitters.
  • Page 5 conjunction with any other antennae or transmitters. This portable device is designed to meet the requirements for exposure to radio waves established by the ISED. These requirements set an SAR limit of 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements d'ISDE établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.
  • Page 6 Technical Support and Assistance Visit the Advantech website at http://support.advantech.com where you can find the latest information about the product. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's customer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the following information ready before you call: –...
  • Page 7 To assist us in making improvements to this manual, we welcome comments and constructive criticism. Please send all such suggestions in writing to: sup- port@advantech.com Packing List Before system installation, check that the items listed below are included and in good condition.
  • Page 8 Explanation of Graphical Symbols IEC 60878 and ISO 3864-B.3.6: Warning dangerous voltage. ISO 7000-0434: Caution, consult accompanying docu- ments. ISO 7000-1641: Follow operating instructions or con- sult instructions for use. IEC 60417-5009: Standby. IEC 60417-5032: Alternating current. IEC 60417-5031: Direct current. ISO 7010-M002: Follow instructions for use.
  • Page 9 TELEC Marking. NCC marking. Serial Number Marking. Production Identifier: Lot Number Marking. GTIN Code Marking. Manufacture Date (YYMMDD) Marking. European Authorized Representative Marking. Swiss Authorized Representative Marking. Medical Device Marking. Packaging Marking (Temperature, Atmosphere, Pres- sure, and Humidity). RoHS Marking. Double insulation symbol.
  • Page 10 Retain this user manual for future reference. This device should only be repaired by trained service personnel. Advantech recommends that a service contract be obtained with Advantech customer service for carrying out all repairs, otherwise the correct functioning of the device may be compromised.
  • Page 11 If the integrity of the protective earth conductor is in doubt, turn off the power to the device. To disconnect this product from the mains supply, disconnect the mains plug from the power outlet socket. The power supply unit is regarded as part of this equipment.
  • Page 12 The unit is for exclusive interconnection with IEC 60601-1 certified equipment in the patient environment and IEC 60XXX certified equipment out- side of the patient environment. If in doubt, consult Advantech customer service or your local retailer. Position the power cord away from high-traffic areas. Do not place anything over the power cord.
  • Page 13 DISCLAIMER: These instructions are provided in accordance with IEC 704-1 standards. Advantech disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy of any state- ments contained herein. xiii AIM-78H User Manual...
  • Page 14 AIM-78H User Manual...

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter Getting Started........1 Getting started................... 2 1.1.1 Packing List: Standard Model ............2 1.1.2 Device Layout ................3 Chapter Device Setup ........5 Micro SD/SIM Card Installation ..............6 Battery Warning ..................6 2.2.1 Battery Charging Notice..............6 2.2.2 Storage and Safety Notice ............6 Battery Installation/Replacement ..............
  • Page 16 Developer Options .................. 48 Chapter Camera Functions......49 Access Camera..................50 Take Photos.................... 51 Adjust Camera Settings ................53 View Photos .................... 56 Share Photos ..................57 Capture Videos ..................58 Gallery..................... 58 Chapter Integrated Barcode / QR Code Scanner How to Scan Barcodes / QR Codes with an Android Tablet....

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter Getting Started...

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting started When you first get your tablet, you should charge it and keep it on for at least 6 hours. 1.1.1 Packing List: Standard Model Color options for tablet: white/black (according to your order) 1 x Tablet PC 1 x Power adapter 1 x Power cord The peripherals listed below may be included with the product according to your order.

  • Page 19: Device Layout

    1.1.2 Device Layout Item Description Power Button Power on/off the device. Volume UP/DOWN Controls the volume. Scans barcodes and sends the data to a smart device Integrated Barcode Scanner running a software application for data processing. Programmable function key Used to set the functions of extension modules. Can be integrated with optional peripherals, including a AIM extension port 1D/2D barcode scanner or other peripherals...
  • Page 20 AIM-78HUser Manual...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Device Setup

    Chapter Device Setup...

  • Page 22: Micro Sd/Sim Card Installation

    Micro SD/SIM Card Installation Open the protective I/O cover using a screwdriver. Caution: The SD/SIM card door is opened by rotating, please DO NOT PULL it. Pull out the micro SD/SIM card tray using a pin. Place the micro SD or SIM card onto the tray and insert the tray back into the card slot.

  • Page 23: Battery Installation/Replacement

    Battery Installation/Replacement 2.3.1 Battery Removal Turn off the device and disconnect the AC power adapter. Place the device on a reliable surface, with the back facing upwards. On the bottom of the battery cover there is a small notch and two small door locks beside it.

  • Page 24: Battery Installation

    2.3.2 Battery Installation To insert the battery, start by placing the upper edge inside the battery compart- ment and then lowering the battery into place. Press the bottom and sides of the battery to ensure it is fully inserted. Press the battery cover starting with the top edge. Press along the edge of the battery cover until it clicks into place to ensure secure installation.

  • Page 25: Power Supply Installation

    AIM-78H operates on either external AC power or internal battery power. We recom- mend using AC power when starting up the device for the first time. Warning! Use only the AC adapter provided by Advantech to power the device. The use of other AC adapters may damage the device and battery. For users wanting to start up the device for the first time using internal bat- tery power, ensure that the battery is fully charged before use.
  • Page 26 Plug the power cable into the AC adapter inlet. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power input port. When the AC adapter is connected, if there is a battery installed, it will begin charging. The charging status of the battery will be shown via the LED indicator. Refer to Section 1.2 (Device Layout) for information regarding the different status indications of the LED indicator.

  • Page 27: Device On/Off/Wake Up

    Device On/Off/Wake Up 2.5.1 Power On The power button is located on the upper left side of the device. Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to power on the device. 2.5.2 Power Off To turn off the device, press and hold the power button until the options menu appears.

  • Page 28: Touchscreen Display

    Touchscreen Display The AIM-78H touchscreen supports Android gestures as explained below. Caution! The touchscreen is designed to be touched gently with fingers. Do not press the touchscreen too hard or push into it with a pointed object such as a fingernail, pen, or pin. Gesture Action Description...

  • Page 29: Cleaning And Sanitation

    2.6.1 Cleaning and Sanitation AIM-78H should be cleaned and disinfected regularly to ensure compliance with hygiene and sanitation regulations for healthcare facilities. Instructions Power off the device and unplug the power cable. Wipe the screen and exterior of the device using only a soft cloth moistened with water.

  • Page 30: User Interface

    User Interface AIM-78H is equipped with an Android interface for ease of operation. 2.7.1 Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point of navigating the device. Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, and wallpapers. 2.7.2 Notification Panel Notifications appear as icons on the status bar along the top of the Home screen.

  • Page 31: Navigation Bar

    2.7.3 Navigation Bar The navigation bar is located along the bottom of the home screen and features three soft keys. Left key: Back Middle key: Home Right key: Overview 2.7.4 Application Shortcuts App shortcuts appear as icons on the Home screen and can be used to quickly launch any application.
  • Page 32 2.7.4.1 Add App Shortcuts to the Home Screen Touch and hold an app shortcut, then drag it to the home screen and release it. AIM-78H User Manual...
  • Page 33 2.7.4.2 Remove App Shortcuts from the Home Screen Tap and hold the icon of the app shortcut you want to remove. The app launcher will show the Remove option at the top of the screen. Drag the app icon to the Remove option. When the icon turns gray, release it. 2.7.4.3 View All Apps Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen.

  • Page 34: Manage Home Screens

    2.7.5 Manage Home Screens The interface supports multiple Home screen pages by default. Users can add and rearrange additional Home pages, app shortcuts, and widgets as required. To access other Home screen pages, simply slide your finger left/right across the Home screen.
  • Page 35 2.7.5.1 Change the Wallpaper Users can customize the appearance of the Home and Lock screens by changing the wallpaper. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen. Tap the Settings icon and then select the Display option AIM-78H User Manual...
  • Page 36 Tap the Wallpaper option. Select the image to set as the wallpaper. AIM-78H User Manual...

  • Page 37: Display Settings

    2.7.6 Display Settings Users can adjust the display settings to suit the usage environment or to conserve battery power. To access the display settings, swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen. Tap the Settings icon and then select the Display option Brightness level: Adjust the screen brightness.

  • Page 38: Sound Settings

    2.7.7 Sound Settings Users can configure the sounds for notifications and calls, adjust the volume, set vibration alerts, and switch between sound modes to ensure an optimal usage expe- rience. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen. Tap the Settings icon and then select the Sound option AIM-78H User Manual...
  • Page 39 The Sound menu allows users to adjust the media volume, call volume, ring volume, and alarm volume, as well as other sound settings. AIM-78H User Manual...
  • Page 40 2.7.7.1 Adjust Volume Increase/decrease volume In the Sound menu, use the slider controls to adjust the volume level settings. Media volume: Music, videos, games, other media  Call volume: In-call volume during calls  Ring volume: Calls, notifications  Alarm volume ...

  • Page 41: Language Settings

    2.7.8 Language Settings Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen. Tap the Settings icon then select the System option AIM-78H User Manual...
  • Page 42 Select Languages & input and click Languages. AIM-78H User Manual...
  • Page 43 Click Add a language and set your desired language. AIM-78H User Manual...

  • Page 44: About Tablet

    2.7.9 About Tablet Information about the device, including the device name, model, serial number, hard- ware specifications, and software version can be found in About tablet. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen. Tap the Settings icon and then click About tablet Device name: View and configure the device name ...

  • Page 45: Chapter 3 Network Connectivity

    Chapter Network Connectivity...

  • Page 46: Connect To Wi-Fi

    Connect to Wi-Fi Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen. Tap the Settings icon and select the Network & Internet option AIM-78H User Manual...
  • Page 47 Toggle the on/off switch to turn Wi-Fi on. AIM-78H User Manual...
  • Page 48 When Wi-Fi is first turned on, your device will automatically scan for available net- works and display them in a list. Secured networks are indicated with a lock icon. If a network that you have previously connected to is detected, the device will con- nect to it automatically.
  • Page 49 Select the network you want to connect to. If the network is open, simply click on it to connect your device. If the network is secure, you will be prompted to enter a password or other cre- dentials to connect. AIM-78H User Manual...

  • Page 50: Add Wi-Fi Network

    Add Wi-Fi Network Users can also manually add a Wi-Fi network. Toggle the on/off switch to turn Wi-Fi on. Tap the Add network option at the bottom of the list of detected networks. AIM-78H User Manual...
  • Page 51 Input the SSID (name) of the network. If the network is secured, click the Security option and select the type of security deployed on the network. Enter any required security credentials and click SAVE. AIM-78H User Manual...

  • Page 52: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth 3.3.1 Enable/Disable Bluetooth Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen. Tap the Settings icon and click on the Connected devices option AIM-78H User Manual...
  • Page 53 Click on Connection preferences and tap Bluetooth. AIM-78H User Manual...
  • Page 54 Toggle the on/off switch to turn Bluetooth on. AIM-78H User Manual...

  • Page 55: Pair A Bluetooth Device

    3.3.2 Pair a Bluetooth Device Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen and tap the Settings icon AIM-78H User Manual...
  • Page 56 Click on Connection preferences and tap Pair new device. The system will automatically scan and display all available Bluetooth devices in range. AIM-78H User Manual...

  • Page 57: Disconnect A Paired Device

    3.3.3 Disconnect a Paired Device In the list of available Bluetooth devices in range, select the paired device to be disconnected. Tap the Settings icon at the right. AIM-78H User Manual...

  • Page 58: Location Services

    Select the device to be paired. Location Services Certain apps, such as Google Maps, may require GPS location services to be enabled for full functionality. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen. Tap the Settings icon and click Location. To enable the Use location setting, toggle the on/off switch to turn on GPS.

  • Page 59: Chapter 4 Usb Connections

    Chapter USB Connections...

  • Page 60: Connect External Devices

    Caution! When integrating your tablet with a computer or external storage device, follow the instructions for connecting and disconnecting via USB to avoid file corruption and data loss. Connect External Devices Swipe down from the status bar at the top of the Home screen to access the notification panel.

  • Page 61: Usb Debugging

    USB Debugging USB debugging allows an Android device to communicate with a computer that is running the Android SDK in order to use advanced operations. When a device is in USB debugging mode, the connected computer can read all data, run commands, and install or remove apps.
  • Page 62 AIM-78H User Manual...

  • Page 63: Turn Off Usb Debugging

    4.2.2 Turn Off USB Debugging Swipe down from the status bar at the top of the Home screen to access the notification panel. On the “USB debugging connected” notification, tap to turn off USB debugging. AIM-78H User Manual...

  • Page 64: Developer Options

    Developer Options The Developer options menu features a variety of advanced functions. Users can enable/disable these functions by toggling the on/off switches. AIM-78H User Manual...

  • Page 65: Chapter 5 Camera Functions

    Chapter Camera Functions...

  • Page 66: Access Camera

    Access Camera The built-in camera can be used to take photos and record videos. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen. Tap the Camera icon . The camera opens in portrait mode by default. AIM-78H User Manual...

  • Page 67: Take Photos

    Take Photos Tap the on-screen Camera icon AIM-78H User Manual...
  • Page 68 The camera automatically brings the image into focus. When the image is in focus, the focus indicators will turn green. AIM-78H User Manual...

  • Page 69: Adjust Camera Settings

    Adjust Camera Settings Tap the on-screen Menu icon AIM-78H User Manual...
  • Page 70 Then tap the on-screen Settings icon AIM-78H User Manual...
  • Page 71 Adjust the exposure, flash, and other settings by toggling the on/off switches and setting specific values. AIM-78H User Manual...

  • Page 72: View Photos

    View Photos After a photo is captured, a thumbnail preview is shown on the left corner of the capture screen. Tap the thumbnail to view the photo. AIM-78H User Manual...

  • Page 73: Share Photos

    Share Photos Tap the on-screen Share icons and then tap for Bluetooth. In the Bluetooth menu, select the device you want to share the photo with. Tap the on-screen Menu icon for more camera options. AIM-78H User Manual...

  • Page 74: Capture Videos

    Capture Videos Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen. Tap the Camera icon Tap the Video icon at the bottom right of the capture screen to record video. Tap the icon to stop recording. Gallery Access the gallery to view, edit, and manage photos and videos. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen.

  • Page 75: Chapter 6 Integrated Barcode / Qr Code Scanner

    Chapter Integrated Barcode / QR Code Scanner...

  • Page 76: How To Scan Barcodes / Qr Codes With An Android Tablet

    How to Scan Barcodes / QR Codes with an Android Tablet Open Webview Browser Tester first. Press the programmable function key and then point your tablet at a barcode / QR code to scan it. AIM-78H User Manual...
  • Page 77 This will immediately send you to a website, open an app, or perform another action. Note! The barcode / QR code scanner may be embedded in the product according to your request. AIM-78H User Manual...
  • Page 78 No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, such as electronically, by photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission from the publisher. All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © Advantech Co., Ltd. 2022...

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