Thank you for purchasing M3 SM15. This device provides high performance data collection and mobile communications that meet industrial standards. This user manual enables users to know the characteristics of M3 SM15 series and how to use it. Caution Please carefully read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use, ...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Safety Rules Do not use the device while driving. Traffic accidents may occur. ✓ Observe the rules on device use while driving. ✓ Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. ...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com occur. Turn off power of the device while refueling. ✓ Be careful when a headset is used. Avoid long-term exposure to loud sounds to prevent damage to your hearing. ✓ Loud sounds while walking or driving distract your attention and may cause traffic ✓...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Table of Contents Cautions When Using This Manual ..................2 Caution …………………………………………………………………………………………….2 Copyright ..........................3 Trademarks ........................... 3 Instructional Icons ........................ 3 Safety Rules ........................... 4 Revision …………………………………………………………………………………………….5 Table of Contents ........................ 6 Getting Started ....................
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Home Screen ....................... 20 2.3.1 Status Bar ......................21 2.3.2 Notification Bar ....................21 2.3.3 Home Screen ....................... 22 2.3.4 Dock Bar ....................... 22 Data Input ......................23 2.4.1 Virtual Keyboard ....................23 Device Reset .......................
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Key Setting Conversion ..................40 Battery Hot swap ....................41 Fast Charging ......................44 Others . …………………………………………………………………………………...46 SM15X Device Specifications ................46 SM15N Device Specifications ................47 SM15W Device Specifications ................48 Service ........................49 5.4.1 Contacts ........................
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Getting Started Package Contents 1.1.1 Device and Accessories The M3 SM15 package includes the following items: <M3 SM15> <Battery> <Quick Manual > <Adapter> <USB Cable> <Snap-on> <Charging Cradle> <Ethernet Cradle> If one or more items above are damaged or are not included in the package, contact the store...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ※ NOTE For data synchronization, either Cradle or Snap-on can be provided depending on your purchasing option. If the device is used for purposes other than the original device use or if it is remodeled, you may be exposed to electromagnetic waves.
Insert the battery from the bottom in the right direction. After inserting the battery, slide the Slide button to the left to fix the locking device. M3 SM15 uses 3.8 V 4,100mAh or 6,150 mAh Li-ion Battery. If an unapproved battery is used, it may explode. ...
Before the battery is removed, Save the data being used. M3 SM15 can be used for up to 10 hours after the battery is fully charged. (The maximum time of using device depends on usage environment of a user.)
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com AC adaptor is made to be used in 100–240V input, 5V output. If a voltage beyond the range is supplied, the device may be seriously damaged. LED Color Description Battery is being charged. Green Battery is fully charged.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 1.3 Turning the Device On/Off 1.3.1 Turning the Device On Press and hold Power button until the device vibrates. This will turn the device on and initial screen will display. If the battery is completely discharged, problems may occur when the device is turned on.
1.3.3 Standby Mode If the device is not used for a long time, M3 SM15 automatically shifts to standby mode to decrease battery consumption. To manually set the device in standby mode, lightly press the Power button.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 1.4 Memory Card 1.4.1 Inserting an External Memory Card The Micro-SD card is used as an external memory of M3 SM15. After removing the battery, insert SD memory card into the Micro-SD card slot.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com To insert Micro-SD card, Remove battery cover on the rear of the device and pull out the battery. Android 7.0 (NOUGAT), the OS used in M3 SM15, can support up to 128 GB ...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 1.5 SIM Card 1.5.1 Inserting the SIM Card SIM card supports voice call and data transfer through mobile communications. The card should be the one verified by a local network supplier. To insert SIM card, Remove battery cover on the rear of the device and pull out the battery. Either the front or back of the SIM card can be connected to dual slot.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2.2 Key 2.2.1 Button Button Description Scanner Operate scanner while executing scanner program. Volume High Increase volume. Volume Low Decrease volume. Camera Take pictures while executing camera program. Back Return to previous stage. Home Go to Home screen.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2.3.1 Status Bar The Status Bar displays status of the device. Icon Icon Name Description Battery Battery charging status or battery residual capacity Phone Call strength or no signal Sound / Vibration Sound or Vibration status of the device Wi-Fi Wi-Fi connection/disconnection Bluetooth...
On the Home Screen, there are shortcut icons of main programs. A shortcut icon can be added or deleted. Icon Icon Name Description Setting Set M3 SM15. E-mail Send or receive an e-mail. Play Store Run Play Store. Calendar Set, manage, or reserve a schedule.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com On the Dock Bar, up to four shortcut icons may be added or deleted. Icon Icon Name Description Phone Receive or make a call. Address Book Manage address book. Message Receive or send a text message. Internet Enable Internet 2.4 Data Input...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2.5.2 Soft Reset (2) Long Press Power button more than 30sec. The program being executed will end, and the data or file being used will also be deleted. However, the stored data or file will not be affected by Soft Reset. 2.5.3 Factory Reset If serious problem occurs in the device or problem is not solved through Soft Reset, Perform factory reset.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Check if Erase internal SD card is checked. Reset device. Erase everything According to options, documents in internal SD card or Micro-SD card may be deleted. As such, please check the options. All settings will be reset. Factory Reset Protection (FRP) Feature What is Device Protection, or Factory Reset Protection (FRP)? Android devices provide built-in security features you can use to protect your device and...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Protection (FRP), is a security feature on Android devices with Lollipop 5.1 or higher. FRP is automatically activated when you set up Google Account on your device. Once FRP is activated, it prevents use of a device after factory data reset, until you log-in using Google username and password previously set up on the device.
If you can't remember any of your Google Account information, you can send your device, along with proof of purchase, to an authorized M3Mobile supplier. M3 has special tools to reset the phone to factory defaults with no protection enabled.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Charge this device – This mode is only for charging a device. Data cannot be sent. Transfer files – Send files to another device. Transfer photos (PTP) – Send photos or files. ...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Using the Application Screen Phone Function M3 SM15 supports the 2G (GSM, CDMA), 3G (UMTS, HSPA+) and 4G (LTE) networks. 3.1.1 Basics Press the icon to use the Phone menu. Press the ) icon to see the recent call history.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Wi-Fi 3.2.1 Setting the Wi-Fi Feature Activating the Wi-Fi feature Swipe the bottom Click Settings and set the WLAN menu to ON/OFF to activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
In the list, select an AP name to access. If necessary, Enter password to complete the access. 3.3 Scanner M3 SM15 provides 1D or 2D scanner as an option. For detailed information on available options, please contact the local distributor or refer to our Web site. (Homepage: http://www.m3mobile.net).
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3.3.2 Using the Scanner Place the device toward a targeted barcode and press Scan button. The laser beam of the scanner should completely cover barcode as shown in the following. <1D Scanner> <2D Scanner> 1.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3.4 Bluetooth 3.4.1 Setting the Bluetooth Feature A Bluetooth device frequently used can be registered, or M3 SM15 can be searched in another device. Activating the Bluetooth feature Click Settings and set the Bluetooth tab to ON/OFF to activate or deactivate Bluetooth feature.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 1. Tap Bluetooth Search the Devices to search a device to connect. If the “Bluetooth pairing request” screen is displayed, enter PIN code of the Bluetooth device to complete access to the device.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Guide on distance between the device and user The device is tested in general conditions wherein the device is 0.5 cm apart from a user. To meet the radiation safety and protection standards of the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning, the device and the antenna should be 0.5 cm or more from a user regardless of the antenna use.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Insert the NFC USIM into USIM SLOT1 (front of Dual SIM Slot). Swipe the bottom Click Settings More… NFC to activate or deactivate NFC feature. 3.5.2 Connecting the NFC Feature Connecting with the NFC Device Open Web page or screen of a video, photo or contact.
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10 m. Connecting to the NFC Chip / Tag Card Hold M3 SM15 as shown below. Do not cover the antenna area of a battery cover with your hands. Place M3 SM15 near NFC chip or tag card until data transfer is completed. (Generally,...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connecting to a Bluetooth Device with the NFC Feature Hold M3 SM15 as shown below. Do not cover the antenna area of a battery cover with your hands. Place M3 SM15 near the device. The device displays that connection is successfully performed.
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The latest OS is described on the online support page of M3 Mobile. The OS of M3 SM15 can be updated through two methods. Use Micro-SD card Connect the device via Ethernet cradle or Snap-on For detailed information on OS update, please refer to the “OS” item of the M3 FAQ (FAQ...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com download). 4.2 Key Setting Conversion M3 SM15 allows a user to change and modify key settings for user convenience. Keys can be set as follows: SM15 KEYTOOL application Swipe the bottom Click...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com The setting of the device’s physical buttons, except for Power button, can be changed. 4.3 Battery Hot swap Sometimes people want to swap the battery without rebooting a device. Because 1) Not saved application data is erased when device is rebooted.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2) Rebooting Time is too long. Battery Hot swap function prevents this situation. Procedure Steps Procedure Run the APP Notification PopUp Execution Images...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Estimated 0 ~ 2 Wait Until ReRun the App Time(Sec) Total 0 ~ 2 2 ~ 4 2 ~ 4 Estimated Time(Sec) Steps Procedure Check the Device’s Status Go to Airplane Mode Go to Sleep Mode Images Estimated Time(Sec)
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Images Notification LED Light Estimated 5 ~ 8 Time(Sec) Total Estimated 11~16 Time(Sec) 4.4 Fast Charging The SM15 battery has added fast charging, which is performance to charge battery faster than the SM10 LTE battery charging function. When you use fast charging function, you can keep it faster as much as about half an hour.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5. Others SM15X Device Specifications Physical Features Wireless Communication Specification GSM: 850/900/1800MHz Size 76.4 x 154.8 x 21.6 mm Max E.I.R.Power : 32.3/29.2dBm (W x L x H) 3.00 x 6.09 x 0.85 inch mm/inch WCDMA : 850/900/2100MHz WWAN...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5.2 SM15N Device Specifications IP rate IP65 Physical Features Wireless Communication Specification Size 76.4 x 154.8 x 21.6 mm (W x L x H) GSM: 850/900/1800MHz 3.00 x 6.09 x 0.85 inch mm/inch Max E.I.R.Power : 32.3/29.2dBm Weight WCDMA : 850/900/2100MHz...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5.3 SM15W Device Specifications Physical Features Wireless Communication Specification Size 76.4 x 154.8 x 21.6 mm (W x L x H) WWAN 3.00 x 6.09 x 0.85 inch mm/inch Weight 280 g / 11.8 oz (Including battery) IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac ※...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5.4 Service If you have any questions or complaints with using our product, please contact M3 Service Center or visit our Web site (http://itc.m3mobile.net). We do our best to immediately respond to your inquiry.
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