IData 50 - Mobile Computer Quick Guide
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Overview of iData 50
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Installing the Battery
- Push the battery to the bottom of the battery compartment and press it downwards.
![iData - 50 - Installing the Battery - Step 1 Installing the Battery - Step 1]()
- Push the battery cover lock to the right to lock the battery cover.
![iData - 50 - Installing the Battery - Step 2 Installing the Battery - Step 2]()
Note: The iData 50 adapts integrated design for the battery and battery cover.
Removing the Battery
- Push the battery cover lock to the left.
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- Pull up the battery cover from the groove at the upper end of the battery cover.
![iData - 50 - Removing the Battery - Step 2 Removing the Battery - Step 2]()
Note: The iData 50 adapts integrated design for the battery and battery cover.
Inserting a SIM Card
- Insert a SIM card by following the direction in the figure below.
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Micro SIM Card
Note: Micro SIM cards are applicable to the iData 50. After replacing a SIM card, restart the iData 50.
Inserting a TF Card
- Push the card cover by following the OPEN direction marked on the card cover.
![iData - 50 - Inserting a TF Card - Step 1 Inserting a TF Card - Step 1]()
- Open the card cover upwards and insert a TF card, as shown in the figure below.
![iData - 50 - Inserting a TF Card - Step 2 Inserting a TF Card - Step 2]()
Note: TF cards, namely Micro SD cards, are applicable to the iData 50. After replacing a TF card, restart the iData 50.
- Close the card cover, as shown in the figure below.
![iData - 50 - Inserting a TF Card - Step 3 Inserting a TF Card - Step 3]()
- Pull back the card cover by following the LOCK direction marked on the card cover.
![iData - 50 - Inserting a TF Card - Step 4 Inserting a TF Card - Step 4]()
Note: TF cards, namely Micro SD cards, are applicable to the iData 50. After replacing a TF card, restart the iData 50.
Charging
You can charge a battery by using:
- Charging stand;
- 1-slot charging & communication stand / Bottom charging cable (to be purchased separately).
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Bottom charging cable
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1-slot charging & communication stand / Charging stand
Description of charging indicator
When the battery is in the charging status, the charging indicator is in red.
When the battery is fully charged, the charging indicator is in green.
When the battery volume is low,
- than 20% is displayed on the screen. a message indicating that the battery volume is less
- the iData 50 gives out a low battery prompt tone.
- the charging indicator blinks in red.
Tips
The following operations help obtain a longer standby duration of the device.
- Shorten the time to sleep by selecting Settings > Display > Sleep.
- Set the screen brightness to a small value by selecting Settings > Display > Brightness.
- Disable functions that are not frequently used, for example, GPS, Bluetooh, Wi-Fi and 3G communication.
Battery Safety Instructions
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Battery
- The battery of the iData 50 is a polymer battery. The battery and the battery cover are integrated.
- Please use the charger specified by iData. Do not replace the desktop stand or adapter at random.
- When you first get the battery, the remaining battery volume may be around 50%. You may charge the iData 50 by using the power adapter delivered with the iData 50 or a desktop stand (to be purchased separately). Charge the iData 50 for more than eight hours for the first time.
- Do not contact battery electrodes by using metal objects, for example, keys, or short circuit the battery electrodes.
- Do not put the battery in an environment that is too hot, too damp or corrosive. Do not squeeze or collide the battery.
- Do not store the battery on a long-term basis when the battery is empty or is full. Store the battery when the battery volume is around 50%.
- If you will not use the iData 50 for a long time, please take out the battery from the iData 50.
- If the battery swells or expands, please replace the battery in time.
Enabling the Scan Function
To start the iScan program and enable scanning, do as follows:
- Click the iScan icon on the menu page.
- Click the blue slider on the right of Enable Barcode Scanning to enable the scanning function (if you click the slider again, the scanning function is disabled).
- Press the yellow key to scan a barcode. When the scanning indicator becomes blue from red and a beep is heard, the barcode is scanned successfully.
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Note: iScan is used to scan barcodes. By default, iScan is installed and scanning is enabled upon delivery of the device.
You can down the latest version from the following address: http://t.cn/8k5hWCo
Enabling the NFC Function
To enable the NFC function, do as follows:
- Click the Settings icon on the menu page.
- Select WIRELESS & NETWORKS/More > NFC.
- Click the blue slider on the right to enable NFC (if you click the blue slider again, NFC is disabled).
- Put an NFC card close to the back of the iData 50. After a beep is heard, the card is read successfully.
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Troubleshooting
- Fault: The iData 50 cannot be powered on.
Solution: Charge the iData 50. - Fault: After the iData 50 is connected to the charger, the charging identifier is not displayed.
Solution: Charge the iData 50 continuously for one hour. If the charging identifier is still not displayed, contact iData after-sales service personnel. - Fault: Charging is slow.
Solution: Make sure you use the original accessory for charging. - Fault: After a SIM card is inserted, the iData 50 cannot access the Internet.
Solution: Make sure that the SIM card is not in arrears and that the SIM card is correctly inserted.
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Documents / Resources
References
Download manual
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
Download IData 50 - Mobile Computer Quick Guide
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