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  • Page 1 MX50 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 They may differ from the actual screens and presentations generated by the actual product. Your device is based on Google’s Android 7.1 operating system, with additions by Getac. For the latest version of the manual, please visit the Getac website at www.getac.com..

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started ..............1 Identifying Hardware Components .......... 1 Front Components ..............1 Back Components ..............2 Top Components..............3 Right-Side Components ............4 Getting Your Device Ready for Use .......... 5 Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery ... 5 Performing the Initial Startup ..........
  • Page 4 Camera ..................23 Taking Pictures ..............23 Shooting Videos ..............24 Camera Settings ..............25 Chapter 5 Getac Applications ............27 File Manager ................27 Button Descriptions ............. 27 Opening a File ..............28 GPS-ECompass ................29 Satellite Position ..............29 Electronic Compass ..............

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter introduces you to the external components of your device and guides you through the process of setting up your device for use. Identifying Hardware Components Front Components Component Description  Power Connects to an external power source. connector CAUTION: Never carry the device simply by grasping the cable.

  • Page 6: Back Components

    Component Description  Camera lens Takes still pictures or records video clips.  OK button Confirms your selection or input. Arrow buttons Moves up, down, left and right within the screen or menu.  Back button Goes back to the previous screen. ...

  • Page 7: Top Components

    Top Components Component Description  P1 quick button Disables/enables the touch screen (default setting). When disabled, you will see a frame around the screen and a message at the bottom of the screen. Can be assigned to a different function through Settings.

  • Page 8: Right-Side Components

    Right-Side Components Component Description  MicroSD card slot Accepts a microSD card for removable storage. (inside the cover)  Micro USB host Connects to a computer via USB cable for data connector (inside transfer. the cover) Accepts 5 Volts from a USB power source for power charging.

  • Page 9: Getting Your Device Ready For Use

    NOTE: AC adapter and power plug types vary with countries. If you have the USB power adapter charger: Connect the micro USB end of the cable to MX50 and the USB end to the adapter. Connect the adapter to an electrical outlet.
  • Page 10 2. Power is being supplied from the external power source to MX50. When external power is connected, it also charges the internal battery. For information on using battery power, see “Managing Power” in Chapter 6.

  • Page 11: Performing The Initial Startup

    Performing the Initial Startup NOTE: You must use external power source when starting up the device for the very first time. When turning on your device for the very first time, you will be guided through a setup process. 1. Make sure that your device is either connected to AC power or the battery has power.

  • Page 12: Using The Tactical Vest Mount (Optional)

    Using the Tactical Vest Mount (Optional) 1. Feed the two lower tabs of the mount through lower webbing. 2. Feed all four top tabs through upper webbing. 3. Insert the retention-cord piece to the webbing above the center of the mount.
  • Page 13 4. Align the bottom grooves of MX50 with the counterparts on the mount and insert MX50 at an angle ( ). Then press the holder and MX50  together until the clamp clicks into place (  5. When you flip up the mount, pull the cord over the clamp.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Basic Skills

    Chapter 2 Basic Skills This chapter familiarizes you with the basic operations of your device. CAUTION: The device can get uncomfortably warm when you use it in high temperatures. In such a circumstance, please take safety measures (such as wearing gloves) to protect yourself. Prolonged body contact can cause discomfort and potentially a burn.

  • Page 15: Touch Mode

    Drag  Hold your finger on an item and, without lifting the finger, move across the screen until you reach the target position. Swipe or slide  Move your finger across the screen, without pausing when you first touch it (so you don’t “drag” instead). For example, you slide the screen up or down to scroll a list.

  • Page 16: Home Screen

    Home Screen The Home screen is your starting point to access all the features on your device. You can have it display application icons, widgets, shortcuts, and other features that you want. The default Home screen already contains some application icons and widgets. At the right side of every Home screen is the Favorites tray.

  • Page 17: Using Applications

    Using Applications Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to open the All Apps screen. The screen holds icons for all of the applications on your device. Touch an icon to open the application. Most applications include a Menu icon near the top or lower right corner of the screen.

  • Page 18: Status Bar And Notifications Panel

    Status Bar and Notifications Panel The Status bar appears at the top of almost every screen. It displays icons indicating that you’ve received notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the current status (on the right), along with the current time. Notifications icons Status icons You can open the Notifications panel by swiping down from the top.

  • Page 19: Entering Information

    Entering Information You enter text, numbers, and symbols using the onscreen keyboard. Some applications open the keyboard automatically. In others, you touch an input field where you want to enter text to open the keyboard. To enter text, touch the keys on the keyboard to type. To enter numbers or symbols, touch the Symbols key to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard.

  • Page 20: Chapter 3 Getting Connected

    Chapter 3 Getting Connected This chapter tells you how you can get your device connected through a variety of ways. Wireless Connections Using Wi-Fi Networks Turning On/Off the Wi-Fi Radio Go to Quick Settings and touch the Wi-Fi icon. - Or – Go to Settings.

  • Page 21: Using The Bluetooth Function

    If the network is open, you are prompted to confirm that you want to connect to that network by touching Connect Using the Bluetooth Function NOTE: Getac does not guarantee the product’s compatibilities with the Bluetooth headsets/devices from all manufacturers. Turning On/Off the Bluetooth Radio Go to Quick Settings and touch the Bluetooth icon.

  • Page 22: External Connections

    External Connections Using a MicroSD Card Inserting a MicroSD Card 1. Open the microSD card slot cover by loosening the slotted screw. 2. Insert the card into the slot, with the golden contacts pointing to the slot and facing front. 3.

  • Page 23: Connecting An Audio Device

    Removing MicroSD card You can safely remove the microSD card from your device any time the device is shut down. If you need to remove the card while the device is on, unmount the card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the card. To unmount: 1.

  • Page 24: Connecting To A Computer Via Usb

    Connecting to a Computer via USB You can connect your device to a computer with the USB cable, to transfer files between your device and the computer. 1. Loosen the slotted screw of the cover and open the cover to 180 degrees. 2.

  • Page 25: Android Preinstalled Applications

    This chapter briefly introduces the Android preinstalled applications from Google. Google Applications Overview For instructions on using the Google applications, check Google official website for online help. NOTE: The table below does not include Getac applications. See the next chapter for information on Getac applications. Apps Descriptions Calculator Use Calculator to solve arithmetic problems.
  • Page 26 Apps Descriptions Downloads The Downloads app lets you to manage most downloads. Drive Use Drive to store your files securely in the cloud and also to access them. Gmail Gmail works with Google’s web-based email service. Google Use Google to easily and quickly find what you need on the web and on your device.

  • Page 27: Camera

    Camera Use the Camera application to take pictures and shoot videos. In addition, you can have GPS information embedded into the picture/video file. Taking Pictures 1. Open the Camera application. If you are in Video mode, drag toward the right and select 2.

  • Page 28: Shooting Videos

    The 3x3 grid is a feature that helps you achieve better balance in the composition of a photo. What you do is place your points of interest in the intersections or along the grid lines. NOTE: For overall settings such as resolution and geolocation, see “Camera Settings”...

  • Page 29: Camera Settings

    Front/rear camera switch Grid on/off Swiping up from the menu closes the menu. NOTE: For overall settings such as resolution and geolocation, see “Camera Settings” later. 5. To start shooting the video, touch The elapsed time shows at the corner. 6.
  • Page 30 Items Descriptions Save location Slide the switch to enable/disable the geolocation function. When enabled, the location details (GPS coordinates) will be saved with the photo/video. Advanced Slide the switch to enable/disable manual exposure. When enabled, one more icon will display in the options menu.

  • Page 31: Chapter 5 Getac Applications

    Chapter 5 Getac Applications This chapter describes the applications added by Getac for special features of your device. File Manager File Manager allows you to organize your data in the internal SD card and any connected external storage (such as a microSD card).

  • Page 32: Opening A File

    Buttons Descriptions Upper Goes one level up to the parent directory. Multi-Select Enables or disables multiple selections. When enabled, you can touch multiple files or folders for one batch operation. A set of buttons appear on the left side of the screen for you to use. Paste Pastes what you have cut or copied to the current directory.

  • Page 33: Gps-Ecompass

    SBAS (satellite-based augmentation system) provides additional accuracy and reliability for the GPS devices. Ground stations are necessary to achieve the purpose. The SBAS feature works where such stations exist. You can enable the SBAS feature. (See “Getac Settings” in Chapter 6.)

  • Page 34: Electronic Compass

    Electronic Compass The Electronic Compass page shows directions of movement including orientation, pitch angle, roll angle, and azimuth angle. The Accuracy reading is for your reference. When the application determines that calibration is needed, it will pop up the “Calibration” graphics asking you to calibrate the compass.

  • Page 35: Location Information

    Location Information The Location Information page shows the geographic information of the current location once GPS positioning is completed. Settings Touch and touch Setting. Items Descriptions Location Service Check GPS satellites to turn on GPS receiver. Satellites Log See the next subsection for information. Set to Needle Compass for a pivoting needle on a fixed Rotation Type dial or Wheel Compass for a fixed needle on a rotating...

  • Page 36: Gps Logging

    GPS Logging You can record a GPS log file for the use of other applications. The output format is NMEA. 1. Touch and touch Setting. 2. Touch Start to write Log in /storage/sdcard0/GpsLog. 3. In the selection menu that pops up, touch .. to accept the default folder for storing the file.

  • Page 37: Managing Your Device

    Chapter 6 Managing Your Device This chapter tells you how to manage power and configure your device. Managing Power The operating time of a fully charged battery depends on how you are using the device. Some functions, such as using multimedia or operating an SD card, may consume the battery power considerably.

  • Page 38: Power-Saving Tips

    Power-Saving Tips You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off features that you don’t need. You can also monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power. Turn off radios that you aren’t using.  Lower the screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout. ...

  • Page 39: Wireless And Networks Settings

    Wireless and Networks Settings Item Description Wi-Fi To configure and use Wi-Fi. Bluetooth To configure and use Bluetooth. Data usage To view the amount of data uploaded or downloaded by your device during a given period. You can set up conditions for data usage.
  • Page 40 Description Battery To view battery usage data. Memory To view the average memory use. Users To add, change, or delete users. Getac settings See below. Getac Settings Item Description Physical buttons To assign a function or application to a hardware button on your device.

  • Page 41: Personal Settings

    Item Description OTG Advanced To enable USB host reverse DC-in mode. Option PCIE ethernet To enable the built-in PCIE ethernet device. Personal Settings Item Description Location To configure how you want your device to determine your location and how you want to share your location with Google and others.
  • Page 42 Item Description About tablet To upgrade the entire system using Getac OTA (Over- The-Air) manager. To view legal, hardware, and software information of your device.

  • Page 43: Care And Maintenance

    Chapter 7 Care and Maintenance This chapter provides guidelines on taking care of your device. Restarting Your Device To restart the device, press and hold the Reset Switch (shown below) for more than 5 seconds. Alternatively, you can force the device to power off by pressing and holding the power button for more than 10 seconds.
  • Page 44 Do not place anything on top of your device or drop objects on your  device. Do not drop your device or subject it to severe shock.  Do not subject your device to sudden and severe temperature changes.  This could cause moisture condensation inside the unit, which could damage your device.

  • Page 45: Chapter 8 Regulatory Information

    Chapter 8 Regulatory Information NOTE: Marking labels located on the exterior of your device indicate the regulations that your model complies with. Please check the marking labels on your device and refer to the corresponding statements in this chapter. Some notices apply to specific models only.

  • Page 46: European Union Ce Marking And Compliance Notices

    Please note: The use of a non-shielded interface cable with this equipment is prohibited. Company name: Getac USA Address: 15495 Sand Canyon Rd., Suite 350 Irvine, CA 92618 USA Phone: 949-681-2900...
  • Page 47 Icelandic Þessi vara stenst reglugerð Evrópska Efnahags Bandalagsins númer 2014/53/EU. Italian Questo prodotto è conforme alla Direttiva Europea 2014/53/EU. Norwegian Dette produktet er i henhold til bestemmelsene i det europeiske direktivet 2014/53/EU. Portuguese Este produto cumpre com as normas da Diretiva Européia 2014/53/EU. Spanish Este producto cumple con las normas del Directivo Europeo 2014/53/EU.

  • Page 48: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Prolonged listening of music in maximum volume can damage the ears.  The use of headphones other than those recommended/supplied can  cause hearing impairment due to excessive sound pressure. About Charging Use only the AC adapter supplied with your device. Use of another type ...

  • Page 49: About The Battery

    Specific models do not have the AC adapter and power cord as standard  items. To purchase the AC adapter kit for your model, contact a Getac authorized distributor. (Check https://www.getac.com/en/contact/ contact information.) About the Battery Caution for service personnel: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

  • Page 50: Heat Related Concerns

    When children are using the system, parents or adults must ensure that  they are using the system and battery correctly. Keep the battery away from flammable materials during charging and  discharging. Heat Related Concerns Your device may become very warm during normal use. It complies with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standards for Safety.

  • Page 51: California Proposition 65

    California Proposition 65 For California USA: Proposition 65, a California law, requires warnings to be provided to California consumers when they might be exposed to chemical(s) identified by Proposition 65 as causing cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Almost all electronic products contain 1 or more of the chemicals listed under Proposition 65.

  • Page 52: User Notification Of Take-Back Service

    Getac-brand products for free. Getac understands the institutional customers will likely be recycling multiple items at once and as such. Getac wants to make the recycling process for these larger shipments as streamlined as possible. Getac works with recycling vendors with the highest standards for protecting our environment, ensuring worker safety, and complying with global environmental laws.

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