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  • Page 2: Instruction

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Instruction This manual provides information about basic features and using the PM86. Please read this manual carefully before using your useful handheld terminal. Note: Screenshots in this manual may differ from actual screens. Revision History...

  • Page 3: Pm86 Skus

    PM86 Android 11 User Manua l Instruction PM86 SKUs The contents of this manual can cover the following SKUs. Front Part Number Scanner Wireless Etc. Camera SKU1 PM86X3Z03DJE07 N3603 SKU1-1 PM86X3Z03DJE26 N3603 WiFi SKU2 PM86X3Y03DJE07 N6703 4G/64G RAM/Flash SKU3 PM86X6Z03DJE07...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Table of Content INSTRUCTION ......................1 Revision History ........................1 PM86 SKUs ..........................2 GETTING STARTED ....................7 Device Parts ..........................7 Product Standard Accessories ....................9 Install SD & SIM & SAM cards ....................10 Card slot cover ........................
  • Page 5 PM86 Android 11 User Manual Table of Content LEARNING THE BASICS ..................26 Setup Wizard ......................... 26 Home Screen ......................... 27 Status bar ........................... 28 Status icons ..........................28 Notification icons ........................29 Notification panel ........................ 29 Quick setting panel ......................30 Apps &...
  • Page 6 PM86 Android 11 User Manual Table of Content Adjust font size ........................46 USING THE BUTTONS ................... 47 Screenshot ..........................47 Program buttons ........................47 CAMERA ........................ 48 SCANNER ....................... 49 Turn on / off the Scanner ....................... 49 ScanSettings .......................... 50 Basic ...........................
  • Page 7 PM86 Android 11 User Manual Table of Content Change the Bluetooth device details .................. 65 BLE Beacon ........................... 65 NFC ............................66 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ..................67 System Information ........................ 67 On Settings ......................... 67 On EmKit ..........................67 Check Device Health ......................68 OS Update ..........................

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Getting Started Device Parts Figure 1 PM86 front + left view Name Description Receiver Use with making a phone call Indicate the power status and notification. LED indicator Find more details in LED indicator Audio jack...
  • Page 9 PM86 Android 11 User Manual Getting Started Figure 2 PM86 rear + right view Name Description Rear I/O connector Connector for gun type accessories Hand strap hole Mount hand strap Battery release button Press the buttons in to release the battery...

  • Page 10: Product Standard Accessories

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Getting Started Product Standard Accessories The following items are in the product box. Accessory Name Battery pack 5V 2A power adapter AC plug USB type C cable LCD protection film Hand strap Note: The images may differ from the actual accessory.

  • Page 11: Install Sd & Sim & Sam Cards

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Getting Started Install SD & SIM & SAM cards PM86 supports  microSD card  Nano SIM card – LTE SKU (SKU3 ~ 6) only  SAM card – SKU 6 only You can find the card slots when removing the battery. Depending on SKU, the equipped card slots are different.

  • Page 12: Card Slot Cover

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Getting Started Card slot cover You must open the card slot cover to install or remove the cards. The slot cover protects the device from water, dust, etc. To open the cover, pull it out using the handle on the right side.

  • Page 13: Install Sd Card

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Getting Started Install SD card 1. Remove the battery and open the card slot cover. 2. Gently slide the cardholder left, and swing upwards to open the holder. Figure 5 Open SD cardholder 3. Put the SD card you prepared with the contacts facing down.

  • Page 14: Install Sim Card

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Getting Started Install SIM card 1. Remove the battery and open the card slot cover. 2. Gently slide the cardholder left, and swing upwards to open the holder. Figure 8 Open SIM cardholder 3. Put a nano SIM card you prepared with the contacts facing down.

  • Page 15: Install Sam Card

    Getting Started Install SAM card Note: PM86 SKU 6 includes two SAM slots, on the top and bottom. All directions to open/close the cardholders are opposite each other. In this chapter, the figures indicating the top SAM slot are used.

  • Page 16: Install & Remove Battery

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Getting Started Install & Remove Battery Install the battery Caution: Make sure the cardholders are completely closed before installing the battery. It may damage the device if you force to install the battery while the cardholders are not closed.

  • Page 17: Remove The Battery

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Getting Started Remove the battery 1. Hold the battery release buttons and press in. Figure 16 Removing battery - 1 2. While pressing the battery release button in, pull the battery up. Figure 17 Removing battery - 2...

  • Page 18: Battery Hot Swap

    Getting Started Battery hot swap PM86 supports the Battery hot swap mode which allows you to replace the battery without turning off the device. When the battery is removed from the device, the display turns off and the device enters Hot swap mode (Red LED will be turned on.

  • Page 19: Charge With Power Adapter

    Charge with power adapter 1. Assemble the country plug, power adapter and USB type C cable. 2. Connect the cable to the USB connector on the right side of PM86. 3. Provide power by plugging the power adapter to the wall socket.

  • Page 20: Charging Cradle

    Getting Started Charging Cradle There are two types of charging cradle for PM86. Single slot (ethernet) cradle (SSC / SEC), 2 slot cradle (PM85 2SC), 4 slot battery cradle (4SBC). The cradles are sold separately. When the device is charging via cradle, the charging animation as below is displayed on the screen.

  • Page 21: Led Indicator

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Getting Started LED Indicator PM86 has 2 LED indicators above the screen. Figure 19 PM86 LED indicators No Indicator Status Indication Solid green Device is completely charged Device is charging Solid red / Battery is low...

  • Page 22: Turn On / Off The Device

    Getting Started Turn On / Off the Device To turn on the device, - Press and hold the power button on the left side of the PM86 until SMART BEYOND RUGGED logo displays on the screen. Figure 20 PM86 power button To turn off the device, - Press and hold the power button when the display is on until the power menu is shown.

  • Page 23: Use A Touch Screen

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Getting Started Use a Touch Screen Controlling the touch screen Gesture Description One-finger press Double tap One-finger press, lift, one-finger press, lift for zoom in action Long-press One-finger press, wait, lift for select action Drag, Swipe, or Fling...
  • Page 24 Vertical or horizontal swipe in a single direction Pinch Open & Close Two-finger press, move outwards and inwards, lift for zoom in / out action Rotate When PM86 is turning sideways, screen orientation is changing © 2023 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 25: System Navigation

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Getting Started System navigation Navigation bar (Software button) The navigation bar is enabled as a default, and it is located at the bottom of the screen. The app overview button, home button, and back button are placed on the bar in order.

  • Page 26: Gesture Navigation

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Getting Started Gesture Navigation If you are unfamiliar with the navigation bar or you want to see the screen with a wider screen, hide the navigation bar. The functions provided by the software buttons on the navigation bar can be used by using specific gestures.

  • Page 27: Learning The Basics

    Learning the Basics Setup Wizard When PM86 starts very first time or boot after factory reset, Setup Wizard is launched. Following the steps on the screen, set system language, Google account, Wi-Fi connection and copy the data, etc. Some settings can be skipped, but there may be some restrictions on the use of the system.

  • Page 28: Home Screen

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Learning the Basics Home Screen Home screen is a screen displayed after Setup Wizard or pressing the Home button. Figure 26 Home screen Item Description Status bar Indicates device status and notification. Tap to run the application...

  • Page 29: Status Bar

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Learning the Basics Status bar Time, status icons, and notification icons are on the Status bar. Status icons Icon Description Icon Description LTE connected Strong signal 3G connected Weak signal EDGE connected Connection issue LTE+ (LTE CA) connected...

  • Page 30: Notification Icons

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Learning the Basics Notification icons Icon Description Icon Description Missed call New SMS or MMS message New Email Connected to VPN network Upcoming event Other input method available File uploaded File downloaded File copied OTG device connected...

  • Page 31: Quick Setting Panel

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Learning the Basics Quick setting panel Quick setting panel contains some frequently used settings such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc. To use the Quick setting panel, 1. Open the Notification panel. 2. Drag down the Notification panel.

  • Page 32: Apps & Widget

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Learning the Basics Apps & Widget App folder To create the app folder, long-press an app icon and drag it to another app icon. Figure 29 Create app folder To change the folder name, tap the Edit Name and input a new name.

  • Page 33: App Drawer

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Learning the Basics App drawer All installed apps are listed alphabetically in App drawer.  To open the App drawer, swipe up the Home screen.  To close the App drawer, swipe down the Home screen.

  • Page 34: Organize App In Home Screen

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Learning the Basics Organize app in Home screen To organize an app in the Home screen, 1. Long-press an app icon from the App drawer. Then, drag it slightly until the Home screen is shown.

  • Page 35: Widget

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Learning the Basics Widget To add a widget in the Home screen, 1. Long-press the empty space of the Home screen. 2. In three menus, select Widgets. Figure 35 Widget menus 3. Among the list, tap and hold a widget you want to add.

  • Page 36: Call

    Learning the Basics Call Note: Calling is only available on LTE SKU (SKU3 ~ 6). To make or receive a phone call, SIM card is required. Insert SIM card to PM86 first regarding Install SD & SIM & SAM cards.
  • Page 37 PM86 Android 11 User Manual Learning the Basics 5. Control the Tap to hang up the phone. Figure 38 Calling screen Icon Function Name Description Mute Mute microphone Keypad Open the keypad Speaker Speakerphone mode Add call Add another call (Enable when receiver answer the phone)

  • Page 38: Answering A Call

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Learning the Basics Answering a call Check the caller’s name and number and tap ANSWER button to answer the phone call. Or tap DECLINE button to decline the phone call. Figure 39 Receiving call © 2023 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 39: Contacts

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Learning the Basics Contacts Add a contact Add a contact via dialer 1. Navigate to dialer through Phone, and enter the number. 2. Tap Create new contact or Add to a contact to save the number.

  • Page 40: Contact Detail

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Learning the Basics Contact detail Select a contact from the list to find more detail information. Figure 41 Contact detail Advanced options Send a message Make a Make a video voice call call Tap to edit this contact to open advanced options such as delete, share, block, etc.

  • Page 41: Message

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Learning the Basics Message Note: Message feature is only available on LTE SKU (SKU3 ~ 6). And it requires a SIM card. Send a message or find the received message through Message application 1. Launch Message from App drawer.

  • Page 42: Mtp Connection With Pc

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Learning the Basics MTP Connection with PC To transfer the files with a PC, connect the device to the PC via USB cable first. 1. Drag down Status bar and tap Android System notification to change USB preference option.

  • Page 43: Manage The Files

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Learning the Basics 3. Now PC can recognize the connected device. Find PM86 device from file explorer of the PC. Figure 46 File explorer on PC Manage the Files Figure 47 FileExplorer main screen Description...
  • Page 44 PM86 Android 11 User Manual Learning the Basics Long-press a file (folder) or tap the icon which is located beside of file name to select the file (folder). Figure 48 FileExplorer screen when file selected Description Share the file via Bluetooth / Gmail / Google Drive, etc.

  • Page 45: Lock The Screen

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Learning the Basics Lock the Screen Protect the device from unauthorized personnel by setting up the screen lock. 1. Navigate to Settings > Security 2. Tap Screen lock. Figure 49 Screen lock 3. Choose a screen lock method.

  • Page 46: Settings

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Learning the Basics Settings There are two ways to go to Settings:  Open the App drawer and tap Settings  Open the Quick setting panel and tap gear icon Adjust display brightness To adjust the display brightness level, ...

  • Page 47: Adjust Font Size

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Learning the Basics Adjust font size If the font size of the screen is too small or too large, adjust the font size. 1. Go to Settings > Display > Advanced > Font size 2. Referring to the Preview, set the font size Figure 53 Set font size ©...

  • Page 48: Using The Buttons

    The screenshot image will be saved to Pictures > Screenshots folder in the internal storage. Program buttons Most buttons on the PM86 except power button can be optimized as you want. To map the button to other functions from default, 1.

  • Page 49: Camera

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Camera To use the camera, open App drawer and tap Camera application Figure 55 is a main screen of Camera application, and Figure 56 is a screen that is displayed when you swipe the screen to right.

  • Page 50: Scanner

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Scanner Scanner is placed on the top of the PM86. Optimize the scanner settings for working environment and improve the efficiency. Turn on / off the Scanner The scanner is turned off by default. To turn on the scanner, follow the steps.

  • Page 51: Scansettings

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Scanner ScanSettings When the scanner is turned on, scanner setting menus will be displayed. ScanSettings consists of  Basic  Options  Notification  Wedge  Symbologies  About Basic Control the scanning options and wedge mode options.

  • Page 52: Options

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Scanner 2. Wedge mode  Change the result type of decoded data among the below list. - User Message - Keyboard Event (Multiple) - Keyboard Event (Single) - Clipboard (KEYCODE_PASTE) - Clipboard (Ctrl + V)

  • Page 53: Notification

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Scanner Notification Control the beep sound, LED and vibration option when scanning the barcode. Figure 61 ScanSettings - Notification © 2023 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 54: Wedge

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Scanner Wedge Set below items in Wedge settings  Barcode ID  AIM ID  Group separator  Prefix  Suffix  Character set  Extended Wedge Figure 62 ScanSettings - Wedge © 2023 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 55: Extended Wedge

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Scanner Extended wedge PM86 supports Extended wedge that allows to edit the decoded data. Tap Enable extended wedge toggle switch and then set a rule in Configuration extended wedge. Figure 63 ScanSettings - Extended wedge For example, make a rule that add a string “Point Mobile”...
  • Page 56 PM86 Android 11 User Manual Scanner 2. Tap Symbologies and select CODE128 among the symbologies. Figure 65 Extended wedge example_2 3. Tap Style (1) and select Actions (2). Figure 66 Extended wedge example_3 © 2023 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...
  • Page 57 PM86 Android 11 User Manual Scanner 4. Tap ADD and select Move to start to point the start of the decoded data. Figure 67 Extended wedge example_4 5. Add another action of which action type is Send string. Set value as “Point Mobile”.
  • Page 58 PM86 Android 11 User Manual Scanner 6. “Point Mobile” string will be added to decoded COD 128 data. Before After © 2023 Point Mobile Co., Ltd. All rights reserved...

  • Page 59: Symbologies

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Scanner Symbologies Enable or disable the specific symbology or set detail options. By tapping each symbology name to access detail options. Figure 69 ScanSettings - Symbologies About Find the scanner information or restore the scanner settings to default.

  • Page 60: Scan A Barcode

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Scanner Scan a Barcode Point the scanner at the barcode and press the scan button on the device or gun handle. If another Use the Buttons – Program button is set as scan trigger using Program buttons (Refer to buttons), it can trigger the scan action, too.

  • Page 61: Scandemo

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Scanner ScanDemo Using ScanDemo app, demonstrate scanning feature. 1. Execute EmKit > ScanDemo 2. Scan a barcode by pressing the scan button on the device or tapping Start scan button on the screen. 3. Find scan result Figure 73 ScanDemo ©...

  • Page 62: Wireless

    Note: Mobile network is supported on PM86 LTE SKU (SKU 3 ~ 6) only. Check if your PM86 is LTE SKU. To connect mobile network, SIM card is required. Insert SIM card into PM86 first referring Install SD & SIM & SAM cards.

  • Page 63: Wi-Fi

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Wireless Wi-Fi To turn on and connect a Wi-Fi, 1. Go to Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap toggle button to enable Wi-Fi. 3. Device searches for nearby Wi-Fi signals and lists them in order of signal strength.

  • Page 64: Bluetooth

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Wireless Bluetooth Turn on / off Bluetooth is turned off as default. There are two ways to turn on the Bluetooth, - Open quick setting panel and enable Bluetooth Figure 81 Bluetooth in Quick setting panel - Go to Settings >...

  • Page 65: Unpair And Disconnect

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Wireless 5. When the connection is succeeded, the connected device name is listed on the top of the screen. Figure 83 Bluetooth currently connected To connect a device previously connected, select the device name from the PREVIOUSLY CONNECTED DEVICES list.

  • Page 66: Change The Bluetooth Device Details

    - Turn other settings on or off (Available on some devices) BLE Beacon The PM86 integrates the BLE beacon that can transmit BLE signal up to 20 days while it is powered off and without the main battery. This transmission duration is based on the default BLE beacon settings and it can be increased or reduced by adjusting transmit power and interval.

  • Page 67: Nfc

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Wireless PM86’s NFC antenna is located on the rear-top side of the device. Bring the NFC tag close to the antenna location as Figure 88. NFC feature is enabled by default. But if NFC does not work, make sure the NFC is enabled from the Quick setting panel.

  • Page 68: System Maintenance

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual System Maintenance System Information There are two ways for checking system information, on settings and on EmKit. On Settings Go to Settings > About phone . Following information can be found.  Device name  Phone number ...

  • Page 69: Check Device Health

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual System Maintenance Check Device Health mHealthReport is a solution that provides the device’s battery and eMMC health. Monitor the battery and eMMC status to foresight their lifetime or find the cause when there is a battery problem such as cannot charge the device or rapid battery discharge.

  • Page 70: Os Update

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual System Maintenance OS Update Periodic update improves the performance of the device. Point Mobile provides up-to-date OS version via Service Portal and FOTA. Update the device via storage, OTG port, and FOTA server. Depending on the workspace environment, choose more suitable method.

  • Page 71: Os Update Via Otg Port

    5. Check if the OS image file shows up under AVAILABLE VERSIONS 6. Tap UPDATE to start the update process OS update via FOTA If PM86 can connect to a network, use the FOTA server for the update. 1. Connect the device with a network 2. Go to Settings >...
  • Page 72 PM86 Android 11 User Manual System Maintenance 5. Tap Download 6. Tap OK on the OS Update dialog to start to download the OS image file 7. To complete the update, rebooting is required. Tap OK on the Restart required dialog to restart the device Note: Basically, OS update via FOTA works over Wi-Fi or Ethernet only.

  • Page 73: Factory Data Reset

    System Maintenance Factory Data Reset When PM86 work abnormal or there is a need to reset the device, follow the steps below to perform a factory data reset. Caution: Factory data reset will erase all personalized settings and data saved in the device, such as Google account, apps, user data, etc.

  • Page 74: Factory Data Reset Via Recovery Mode

    If device works abnormal so does not turn on, try to perform factory data reset through Android recovery mode. 1. Press and hold power button + Volume Up buttons simultaneously when PM86 is turned off. Figure 94 Key combination for recovery mode 2.

  • Page 75: Accessories

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Accessories PM86 supports below accessories. All accessories except hand strap are sold separately. Category Accessory Name Usage Hand strap Hand strap Carries PM86 easily Gun handle Gun handle Provides an ergonomic trigger button SSC (Single Slot Cradle)

  • Page 76: Safety Information

    PM86 Android 11 User Manual Safety Information Battery Safety Information Follow the battery safety guidelines for safe usage, storage, and disposal of Li-ion batteries. Improper battery use may result in a fire, explosion, or other critical hazards. Battery Safety Guidelines ...
  • Page 77 PM86 Android 11 User Manual Safety Information Battery Storage / Disposal Guidelines  Store the batteries in a clean, dry and ventilated environment within ambient temperature ranges of 20±5℃.  For safety regulations, batteries are charged to below 20~30% of full capacity during production.

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