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SL20P User Manual Revision Release date of version 1.0: Oct. 2021 Initial distribution Release date of version 1.1: Feb. 2022 Corrected typos Release date of version 1.2: July 2022 Update of contents Release date of version 1.3: Dec 2024 Update of OS Image ...
M3 Mobile does not have any legal responsibility for copyright or patent breach by the user. M3 Mobile can request all or part of the applications developed by a user or a third party. The request is for the improvement of user environment or device performance.
SL20P User Manual Trademarks M3 Mobile and M3 logos are registered as trademarks of M3 Mobile. M3 SL20 is a registered trademark of M3 Mobile Co., Ltd. Google, Android, Google Play, YouTube, and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC.
SL20P User Manual Instructional Icons Before using this manual, please carefully read and understand the following icons: Warning – Situations that may cause injury to yourself or others Caution – Situations that may cause damage to your device or other equipment ...
SL20P User Manual Table of Contents Contents Contents ..........................6 Getting Started ....................... 9 1.1 Package Contents ....................9 1.1.1 Device and Accessories ................9 1.2 Battery ........................ 10 1.2.1 How to use ....................10 1.2.2 Charging the Battery ................11 1.3 Turning the Device On/Off ..................
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SL20P User Manual 2.4 Data Input ......................23 2.4.1 Virtual Keyboard ..................23 2.5 Device Reset ...................... 23 2.5.1 Soft Reset (1) ..................23 2.5.2 Soft Reset (2) ..................23 2.5.3 Factory Reset ..................24 2.6 Connecting with a PC ..................26 2.6.1...
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SL20P User Manual 1 Getting Started 1.1 Package Contents 1.1.1 Device and Accessories The M3 SL20 package includes the following items: SL20, Battery, Hand Strap, Bullet Proof Film, Quick Manual M3 SL20 Battery Quick Manual Hand Strap Screen Protector If one or more items above are damaged or are not included in the package, contact the store where you purchased the device.
SL20P User Manual 1.2 Battery 1.2.1 How to use Inserting the Battery Insert the battery from the bottom in the right direction. M3 SL20 uses 3.8 V 3,000mAh, 5,000mAh Li-ion Battery. If an unapproved battery is used, it may explode.
SL20P User Manual 1.2.2 Charging the Battery "When the low battery warning message appears, please charge the battery. If you continue to use the device without charging the battery, the device may turn off. You can charge the device directly with a C-type USB cable or use a cradle to charge it."...
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SL20P User Manual For information on the device battery, Swipe the bottom Click Settings Battery...
SL20P User Manual 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.
SL20P User Manual If the device stops its operation for a long time, press and hold the Power button for about eight seconds to forcibly reboot the device. 1.3.3 Standby Mode If the device is not used for a long time, M3 SL20 automatically shifts to standby mode to decrease battery consumption.
SL20P User Manual 1.4 Memory Card 1.4.1 Inserting an External Memory Card The Micro-SD card is used as an external memory of M3 SL20. After removing the battery, insert SD memory card into the Micro-SD card slot. To insert Micro-SD card, 1.
4. Slide the Micro-SD card holder down to lock it. Android™ 13, the OS used in M3 SL20P, can support up to 1 TB for external memory. 1.4.2 Checking Data Information stored in the Micro-SD card can be checked by swiping bottom Click Files ...
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SL20P User Manual For instructions on how to use the phone, refer to the phone's features.
SL20P User Manual 2 Basic Use 2.1 Features Device Layout ① Scanner window ⑧ Scanner button ⑮ Battery cover lock ⑯ Camera button ⑰ Battery cover ② Microphone ⑨ Volume button ⑱ C-type USB port ③ Power button ⑩ Display ⑲...
SL20P User Manual 2.2 Key 2.2.1 Button Button Description Scanner The scanner operates while the scanner program is running.. Function Activates the set function. Power Turns the display On/Off or powers the device On/Off. Volume up Increases the device's volume.
SL20P User Manual 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...
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SL20P User Manual Data Upload Data is being uploaded. Data Download Data is being downloaded. SD Card Full Capacity of SD card is full. Device is connected through USB. Debugging USB debugging can be used. Received Message There is a message received.
SL20P User Manual You can see what the world is watching in music, games, entertainment, news, and more. Subscribe to channels, share YouTube videos with friends, edit and upload videos, and watch on all devices. Google Drive is a smart online storage and backup that allows Google Drive you to access all your files from your devices.
SL20P User Manual 2.4 Data Input 2.4.1 Virtual Keyboard If focus is placed on the input screen, the virtual keyboard will be automatically displayed. 2.5 device Reset 2.5.1 Soft Reset (1) Press and hold Power button to display power management menu. Select “Restart” menu.
SL20P User Manual 2.5.3 Factory Reset If serious problem occurs in the device or problem is not solved through Soft Reset, Perform factory reset. For factory reset, Perform the following procedure: Swipe the bottom Click Settings System Reset options Erase all data (factory reset) Check if Erase internal SD card is checked.
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SL20P User Manual 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.
SL20P User Manual 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.
SL20P User Manual 3. Once the driver is completely installed, file is transferred through Explorer. If the device does not connect with a PC, check the following: Check if the USB cable is properly connected between the device and PC.
SL20P User Manual Make sure the phone feature is turned on before making calls or transmitting data over the network. 3.2 Wi-Fi 2.8.1 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.
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SL20P User Manual 3. You can also create a QR code to share your network and connect other devices through the shared QR code without entering your Wi-Fi password.
Web site. (Homepage: http://www.m3mobile.net). 2.9.1 How to Use Scanner M3 Mobile provides the program( ) needed to use a scanner by default. It is the keyboard wedge program that sends barcode data.
SL20P User Manual <1D Scanner> <2D Scanner> Do not look at the laser beam directly. (CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT 1.0 mW, MAX OUTPUT: 650 nm) If the device is used for purposes other than that described in this manual, a user ...
SL20P User Manual 2.10.2 Connecting Using Bluetooth List of devices available to connect to is displayed If the “Bluetooth pairing request” screen is displayed, enter PIN code of the Bluetooth device to complete access to the device. Guide on distance between the device and user The device is tested in general conditions wherein the device is 0.5 cm apart from...
SL20P User Manual 3.5 NFC 2.11.1 Setting the NFC Feature Activating the NFC Feature There is an NFC antenna next to the speaker behind the SL20 device, so please orient it and tag it. Swipe the bottom Click Settings Connected devices Connection preferences ...
SL20P User Manual 2.11.2 Connecting the NFC Feature Connecting with the NFC Device Open Web page or screen of a video, photo, or contact. Place back part of the NFC device toward back part of M3 SL20. Touch the screen. Data transfer would then start.
2. Place M3 SL20 near the device. The device displays that connection is successfully performed. 4 Advanced Use 4.1 OS Update The M3 Mobile distributes new OS to improve the quality and performance of a product. To check OS version of the device, Swipe the bottom Click Settings About device ...
SL20P User Manual The latest OS is described on the online support page of M3 Mobile. The OS of M3 SL20 can be updated through two methods. Use Micro-SD card Connect the device via Ethernet cradle For detailed information on OS update, please refer to the “OS” item of the M3 FAQ (FAQ download).
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SL20P User Manual Keys can be set as follows: SL20 KEYTOOL application KeyTool...
SL20P User Manual You can modify the physical button settings of the device, except for the power button. 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.
Vibrate alert and Bluetooth wireless headset support; High quality speaker phone; 1 Watt Built-in speaker and microphone Performance Characteristics Processor 2.0 GHz Octa-core processor Android 13 with M3 Mobile’s StartUp for control over GMS and other services; will support future Android releases. 4GB/64GB Flash Memory 8GB/128GB Flash All models ship with rechargeable Li-Ion Polymer, 3.8V...
Directive 2011/65/EU, Directive(EU)2015/863 Warranty Subject to the terms of M3 MOBILE’s hardware warranty statement, the SL20 Series are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 1 (one) year from the date of shipment, for complete warranty statemen 5.2 Service...
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