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- Page 1 Portable Data Collector NLS-MT95 (5G)
- Page 2 All pictures in this manual are for reference only and actual product may differ. Regarding the product modification and update, Newland Auto-ID Tech. Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes to any software or hardware to improve reliability, function, or design at any time without notice.
- Page 3 Revision History Version Description Date V1.0 Initial Release. 2020-04-07 Add description about charging temperature V1.1 2022-10-08 Add description about the battery maintenance V1.2 2022-12-01...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 About This Guide ................................ 1 Introduction ..................................1 Documentation Set ................................1 Chapter Descriptions ................................ 1 More Information ................................2 Chapter 2 Getting Started ................................3 Introduction ..................................3 Getting Started ................................. 3 The MT95................................. 3 Charging the Battery ..............................5 Keys .................................. - Page 5 Output Mode .................................. 28 Scan Mode ..................................29 Scan Trigger ................................... 30 Prefix & Suffix ................................. 31 Good Read Indicator ..............................32 Encoding ..................................33 Data Edit ..................................34 Broadcast-output Settings .............................. 35 Symbologies ................................... 36 Chapter 5 Bluetooth ................................... 38 Introduction ..................................
- Page 6 Introduction ..................................64 Logging in to Whitelist Manager ............................. 64 Chapter 11 System Update ................................ 65 Introduction ..................................65 Online Update ................................65 Local Update .................................. 66 Chapter 12 App Development Guide............................68 Development Environment ............................. 68 Use of Non-standard Interfaces ............................. 68 Chapter 13 Maintenance &...
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Page 7: Chapter 1 About This Guide
NLS-MT95 Portable Data Collector Quick Start: Describes how to get the NLS-MT95 up and running. NLS-MT95 Portable Data Collector User Guide: Describes how to program and use the NLS-MT95. Newland APP User Guide: Describes how to install/uninstall, or use the APPs developed by Newland (For GMS Version Only). -
Page 8: More Information
Chapter 10 Whitelist Manager Explains how to use the whitelist management tool. Chapter 11 System Update Explains how to update the system. Chapter 12 App Development Guide Describes the app development environment and the use of non-standard interfaces. ... -
Page 9: Chapter 2 Getting Started
Chapter 2 Getting Started Introduction This chapter lists the parts for the MT95 and explains how to charge the battery and power on the MT95 for the first time. Getting Started The MT95 Volume+ Volume- Left Scan Key Light/Proximity Sensors Front Camera Main Microphone USB/Cradle Connector... - Page 10 Right Scan Key Power Key (Fingerprint Optional) Rear Camera Noise Reduction Microphone Flashlight Speaker Barometer Sensor Hole (Optional) Battery Cover Latch Lanyard Hole...
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Page 11: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Connect the MT95 to a power outlet using the included AC adapter or USB cable. When the terminal’s battery is less than 5%, it takes about 4 hours to fully charge it (The terminal is shut down or in sleep mode). When charging the MT95 with an AC adapter or USB cable, the user is notified of the charging status by the LEDs on the terminal. -
Page 12: Keys
Keys The MT95 has five physical keys, with Volume+/Volume-/Scan keys on the left side and Power/Scan key on the right side. Note: Except the Power key, other keys are user programmable. -
Page 13: System Navigation
System Navigation and then “System” -> “Gestures” -> “System navigation” and set Set the system navigation: Tap the app icon Gesture Navigation or 3-button Navigation as per your needs. - Page 14 Gesture Navigation: To go back to the Home screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen; To open the recent apps, swipe up from the bottom, hold then release; To go back to the previous screen, swipe inward from either edge on the screen.
- Page 15 Communicating with PC Step 1: Connect the Micro USB port on the MT95 to your computer with the included USB cable. Step 2: Switch MT95 on. On the home screen, swipe from the top to open the notification bar. Step 3: Tap “Charging this device via USB”, and then “Tap for more options”. Step 4: Select “Transfer Files”.
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Page 16: Installing Nano Sim Card
Installing Nano SIM Card Step 1: Slide the battery cover latch to the unlock position and remove the cover and battery. Step 2: Place the Nano SIM into the tray and then gently push the tray all the way into the slot until it locks in place. Note: There are three kinds of SIM cards in the market: SIM: Size 25mm×15mm×0.8mm Micro SIM: Size 12mmx15mm×0.8mm... -
Page 18: Chapter 3 Basics
Chapter 3 Basics Introduction This chapter provides the basics of setting and using the MT95 Switching On/Rebooting/Switching Off the MT95 After being installed with the SIM card and fully charged, you can start to use the MT95. Switch the MT95 on: Hold down the Power key on the right side of the terminal until the Android logo is displayed. Note that the initialization is going to take some time before the MT95 displays the Home screen. -
Page 19: Locking/Unlocking The Mt95
Locking/Unlocking the MT95 Lock the MT95: Briefly press the Power key on the right side of the terminal. If no operation is performed on the MT95 for a preset period, the MT95 locks automatically. You can change how long it takes for the MT95 to lock. Unlock the MT95: Briefly press the Power key on the right side of the terminal and swipe up from the bottom of the screen and then “Security”... -
Page 20: Home Screen
Home Screen View another Home screen: Swipe left or right. Open an app: Tap it. View all apps/Open apps list: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to view all the apps. Swipe up Apps list Add an app icon to the Home screen: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to view all the apps. Tap and hold your desired app until it appears on the Home screen, and then drag it into a blank area. -
Page 21: Status Icons
Status Icons The icons in the notification bar at the top of the screen give information about the MT95. Status Icon Description Status Icon Description WLAN on Signal Strength Bluetooth on Airplane Mode on USB Connected USB Debugging Missed Calls Battery Charging in Progress New Message Hotspot &... -
Page 22: Installing App
Installing App Use one of the following methods to install a new app on the MT95: 1. Download an APK file from the online app store and install it. 2. Download software package onto PC and copy it to your terminal. Then install it with File Manager. 3. -
Page 23: Date & Time
Date & Time and then “System” -> “Date & time” and set the date and time on the screen Set the date and time: Tap the app icon shown below as per your needs. -
Page 24: Display
Display and then “Display”, and set the brightness level, dark theme, night light, adaptive brightness, Tap the app icon wallpaper, and other parameters on the screen shown below as per your needs. -
Page 25: Ringtones
Ringtones -> “Sound”. Then set the ringtones and other notification sounds as per your needs. Tap the app icon... -
Page 26: Restoring Factory Settings
Restoring Factory Settings -> “System” -> “Advanced” -> “Reset options” -> “Erase all data (factory reset)” -> “Erase all data”. Tap the app icon After this operation, the terminal will be reset to factory defaults and all the personal data on the internal storage, such as music and photos, will be deleted. -
Page 27: Language & Input Method
Language & Input Method -> “System”-> “Languages & input”. Then set the language and input method as per your needs. Tap the app icon... -
Page 28: Floating Button Settings
Floating Button Settings Tapping the floating button can perform tasks such as scanning barcode (Scan), turning on/off flashlight (Flashlight), taking a screenshot (Screen snapshot), turning off screen (Screen off), going to the Home screen (Home), or switching between level and continue scan mode (Toggle level and continue scan mode), showing device name (Show device name) or previewing scan image (Scan preview). -
Page 29: Shortcuts To Apps
Shortcuts to Apps Create a shortcut to an app on your Home screen: On the home screen, swipe up from the bottom to top with one finger in one smooth motion to view all apps. Tap and hold your desired app and then drag it into the Home screen. Widgets View all widgets: Tap and hold on a blank area of the Home screen and then tap. -
Page 30: Chapter 4 Scanning Barcodes
Chapter 4 Scanning Barcodes Introduction This chapter includes scanning tips and instructions for setting up the scanner. Scanning 1D Barcode Adjust the scan angle or the distance between the MT95 and the target barcode to ensure the length of the laser beam is roughly 8mm greater than that of the barcode, as shown below. -
Page 31: Scanning 2D Barcode
Scanning 2D Barcode Adjust the scan angle and the distance between the MT95 and the target barcode to make them fall into the following ranges: 1. Point the MT95’s focus lamp at the center of the barcode. 2. Move the MT95 until you find the appropriate scan distance. 3. -
Page 32: Programming Scanner
Programming Scanner Tap the app icon on the Home screen -> . Then configure the scanner parameters as per your actual needs. -
Page 33: Enable Scan
Enable Scan Check or uncheck the “Enable scan” item to enable or disable the scanning feature of the MT95. -
Page 34: Output Mode
Output Mode The MT95 provides three output modes: Simulate keystroke, Output via API, and Fill in EditText directly. 1. Simulate keystroke: Output scanned data to keyboard buffer to simulate keyboard input. Character interval (ms): A character interval of 0-100 milliseconds may be placed between the transmissions of each character of scanned data. -
Page 35: Scan Mode
Scan Mode The MT95 provides the following four scan modes: 1. Level mode: Press and hold the scan trigger to start a decode session which continues until the trigger is released. 2. Continuous mode: Press the scan trigger to continuously read barcodes. To suspend or resume scan operation, simply press the scan trigger. -
Page 36: Scan Trigger
Scan Trigger Left/Right SCAN key: Use the Scan key on the left/right side of the terminal as a scan trigger. Enable or disable them as per your actual needs. -
Page 37: Prefix & Suffix
Prefix & Suffix To set the prefix/suffix, enter the hexadecimal value of a desired prefix/suffix, and then tap “OK”. For example, if you want to add a Line Feed character after each barcode, set the suffix to “0A”; if you want to add a Carriage Return character after each barcode, set the suffix to “0D”. -
Page 38: Good Read Indicator
Good Read Indicator The terminal can use sound/vibration/LED to indicate a good read. Choose one or more options as per your actual needs. 1. Sound: The MT95 issues a short beep to indicate a good read. 2. Vibrating: The MT95 vibrates to indicate a good read. 3. -
Page 39: Encoding
Encoding Choose a character encoding to interpret barcode data. 1. AUTO: The terminal determines automatically if the target barcode uses UTF-8, GBK, ISO-8859-1, or windows-1251 encoding. If the terminal produces the wrong output, you may need to choose or enter a specific character encoding. 2. -
Page 40: Data Edit
Data Edit This feature allows you to edit barcode data with a script. Tap “load script” and then select the desired script file on the terminal, or scan the 2D barcode that contains a script, to load the script. Then select “exec script” and tap “OK”. -
Page 41: Broadcast-Output Settings
Broadcast-output Settings When using broadcast as the scan output method, the MT95 will output the scan information with the specified broadcast ACTION and EXTRA. -
Page 42: Symbologies
Symbologies Note that supported symbologies depend on the scan engine integrated in the terminal. Here we will take DE3 for example. 1D code: Enable or disable 1D symbologies and set other barcode parameters. Below are remarks for ITF codes: The higher the security level, the lower the error rate of ITF code. The barcode reading performance at the higher security level is not as smooth as that at low security. - Page 43 Advanced: The features listed here are designed to improve the scanning performance and energy efficiency of the terminal. Acuscan Decoding: When selected, the terminal only decodes the barcode aimed squarely by the aiming pattern. It is advised to select it to ensure that only the desired barcodes are read if multiple barcodes are placed closely together.
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Page 44: Chapter 5 Bluetooth
Chapter 5 Bluetooth Introduction This chapter describes how to connect the MT95 to other Bluetooth devices. Pair Bluetooth You can set up a Bluetooth connection between the MT95 and other Bluetooth devices, such as PC, and mobile phones. Note that the Bluetooth connection works better if there are no obstacles between them. Before you can use a Bluetooth device with the MT95, you must first pair them. - Page 45 Unpair/rename a paired Bluetooth device: To rename the paired Bluetooth device, tap next to the device name -> to edit its name manually-> tap “RENAME”. To unpair it, tap “FORGET”. then tap Rename the device name Unpair device...
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Page 46: Chapter 6 Wi-Fi
Chapter 6 Wi-Fi Introduction This chapter describes how to connect the MT95 to a Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Settings Join a Wi-Fi network: then “Wi-Fi”, and turn Wi-Fi on to find available Wi-Fi networks. If Wi-Fi is already ON, then the 1. -
Page 47: Ip Settings
IP Settings To set the “Metered”, “Proxy”, or “IP setting”, follow the first two steps of joining a Wi-Fi network, tap “Advanced options”, then select the desired option. -
Page 48: Metered
Metered “Metered” can help us better understand the WI-FI network data usage of MT95. 1. Detect automatically: Set a Wi-Fi connection as metered or unmetered automatically. 2. Treat as metered: Set the Wi-Fi connection to a limited data plan. You can set your connection as metered to avoid additional charges. -
Page 49: Proxy
Proxy The MT95 Provides three types of Proxy: “None”, “Manual”, and “Proxy Auto-Config”. To use the proxy function, you need a proxy server first. The address and port of the proxy server should be consulted with the proxy service provider. With the “proxy”... -
Page 50: Ip Settings
IP Settings 1. Select “DHCP” to automatically obtain an IP address from the router through the DHCP service. The DHCP service should be turned on in the router, otherwise, the IP address cannot be obtained. 2. Select “Static” to customize the IP address. This will help to avoid the network failure caused by the duplication of the IP address in the LAN or the prohibition of the DHCP service in the router etc. -
Page 51: Privacy
Privacy You can set randomized MAC or device MAC per actual need. -
Page 52: Add Network
Add Network then “Network & Internet” -> “WI-FI” -> “Add Network”. There are two methods to add a network: Tap the app icon 1. Method One: Tap to add a network by scanning a QR code. 2. Method Two: Manually add network Step 1: Tap and fill in the network name you want to add. - Page 53 Step 2: Select the corresponding security option according to the encryption type of the router. Supported security types: Enhanced Open, WEP, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-Enterprise 192-bit. Step 3: Enter the password and complete the other parameter per the actual network configuration. Then click “Save”...
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Page 54: Wi-Fi Preferences
Wi-Fi Preferences then “Network & Internet” -> “Wi-Fi” -> “Wi-Fi preference”, and then you can enable functions like Tap the app icon turn on the WI-FI automatically and Notify for public networks per actual need. “Turn on WI-FI automatically”: Wi-Fi will automatically connect to a saved high-quality network. Note: To enable this function, you need to turn on the WLAN first. -
Page 55: Saved Networks
Saved Networks then “Network & Internet” -> “Wi-Fi” -> “Saved networks”, then you can view the networks saved, or Tap the app icon set configurations like clear, connect, and share the network per your needs. Clear the Wi-Fi Share Wi-Fi via QR Code Tap to add device or review network details... -
Page 56: Wi-Fi Data Usage
Wi-Fi Data Usage then “Network & Internet” -> “Wi-Fi” -> “Wi-FI data usage”, and then you can review the Wi-Fi data Tap the app icon usage, including carrier data accounting and APP data usage. -
Page 57: Chapter 7 Mobile Network
Chapter 7 Mobile Network Introduction The MT95 can also use a 5G network to connect to the internet. To establish a 5G connection, you must have a SIM card installed in your MT95. This terminal can support 5G/4G/3G/2G network provided by Telecom, Unicom, or Mobile Mobile Network Settings If no Wi-Fi networks are available, or if you have turned Wi-Fi off, then the MT95 connects to the Internet via your cellular data network when available. -
Page 58: Apn Settings
Option Two: APN Settings If you cannot connect to the internet when using your terminal’s cellular data, you may need to change your APN settings on the MT95 to fix it: Go to Settings -> “SIM card & mobile data” -> “Mobile network” -> “Advanced” -> “Access Point Names”. - Page 59 2. Tap in the top right corner of the screen or tap the carrier of your SIM card on the screen. Then manually enter the APN settings. You can contact your carrier or visit their website to get the correct APN settings, or check the APN settings on a mobile device that can access the internet using the SIM card.
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Page 60: Chapter 8 Others
Chapter 8 Others Camera Tap the app icon to launch the Camera app. Tap to switch between front and rear camera Normal Modes Turn on/off HDR Turn on/off flashlight Tap to take photo or video Tap to view photos Tap the normal modes icon >... -
Page 61: Gps
then “Location”, and then turn Location on. Tap the app icon... -
Page 62: Nfc
-> “Other Wireless Connections” -> “NFC”, and then turn on NFC. To enable the NFC feature, tap the app icon Then you can install an NFC writer on the MT95 to read and write NFC tags. -
Page 63: Key Map
Key Map This app allows you to remap the keys on the terminal to function as a different key or to make them into shortcuts to launch an application. Remap a key to another key: Start the Key Remap app: Tap the quick setting app icon on the Home screen then Remap a key to another key: After starting the Key Remap app, select the key you want to remap, and then tap “keys”... - Page 64 Remap a key to an app: After starting the Key Remap app, select the key you want to remap, and then tap “apps” and select the app to which you want to remap it. Clear All Remap: Clear all remap to return to default settings.
- Page 65 Remap a key to broadcast: After starting the Key Remap app, select the key you want to remap, and then tap “broadcast” and defined the action for pressing remap key up or down. Clear All Remap: Clear all remap to return to default settings.
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Page 66: Chapter 9 Admin Tool
Chapter 9 Admin Tool Introduction The Admin Tool app is used to specify the apps that users can run on the MT95. Launching the Admin Tool to launch the admin tool and enter the User mode. Tap the “Back Button” or swipe inward from either Tap the app icon edge of the screen, and then enter the password (default: 112233). - Page 67 When in the Admin mode, you may set the following parameters as per your actual needs. 1. App Manager: Tap “App Manager” -> “Select App”, then select or deselect the apps available to normal users. 2. Launch Application: Start the specified application when entering user mode. Please note that only one app can be set.
- Page 68 3. Reset Password: Change the Admin password. 4. Application Install Listener: Add a new application to list in user mode.
- Page 69 5. Boot Self-start: Set up boot self-start admin tool. 6. Exit: Exit admin tool.
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Page 70: Chapter 10 Whitelist Manager
Chapter 10 Whitelist Manager Introduction The Whitelist Manager app is used to specify the apps that users can install on the MT95. Logging in to Whitelist Manager , enter the password (default: 112233), and tap “Login” to log in to Tap the app icon on the Home screen then the whitelist manager. -
Page 71: Chapter 11 System Update
Chapter 11 System Update Introduction This chapter introduces two methods to update the system software of the terminal: Online update and local update. Online Update -> “CHECK FOR UPDATES”. Update the system online: Tap system updates icon... -
Page 72: Local Update
Local Update Zip File to the MT95 Drive 1. Connect the terminal to PC with the included USB cable. Swipe down from top to bottom with one finger in one smooth motion to open the notification bar. Tap “USB for file transfer”. Then select “Transfer files”. 2. - Page 73 5. Select the update zip file. Then select “NEXTREBOOT” or “UPDATE”.
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Page 74: Chapter 12 App Development Guide
Chapter 12 App Development Guide Development Environment The MT95 runs on the Android 11 operating system, so you should use Android SDK 11 or lower when developing apps for the MT95. Use of Non-standard Interfaces See Newland Android PDA API Handbook. -
Page 75: Chapter 13 Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Continued use in this case may result in fire or electric shock. Drop Damage If the terminal is damaged due to a drop from a high place, immediately cut off the power and contact your dealer or Newland after-sales service center. -
Page 76: Wireless Functionalities
Use & Maintenance Do not use damaged or faulty AC adapters. Use only the battery and AC adapter provided by Newland. Do not dispose of terminals in a fire as they may explode. -
Page 77: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause & Solution Type Description Charging LED is OFF when Ensure the AC adapter is plugged in properly. charging. Stop charging or charging Charging protection is enabled when the temperature is lower than 0 degrees slowly in a low-temperature Celsius. -
Page 78: Fcc Warning
FCC Warning FCC Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.