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  • Page 1 Z710 USER MANUAL Rugged Mobile Computing Solutions...
  • Page 2 Getac. It does not include Google’s closed-source applications such as Gmail, Google Maps, Android Market, etc. For the latest version of the manual, please visit the Getac website at www.getac.com. Detailed instructions on using Android 2.3 are also provided in the User’s Guide available from Google’s website.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started ............. 1-1 Identifying Hardware Components ........1-1 Front Components .............. 1-1 Back Components ............... 1-3 Top Components ..............1-4 Bottom Components ............1-5 Left-Side Components ............1-6 Getting Your Device Ready for Use ........1-7 Installing the SIM Card (Select Models Only)....
  • Page 4 Context Menus ..............2-10 Navigation Bar ..............2-11 Status Bar ................2-12 Quick Contact ................ 2-13 Entering Information ............2-14 Using the Onscreen Keyboard ......... 2-14 Editing Text ............... 2-15 Searching Information ............2-15 Locking the Screen ..............2-16 Chapter 3 Getting Connected ............
  • Page 5 Placing a Call from the Call Log ......... 4-4 Responding to a Call ............... 4-5 Answering a Call ..............4-5 Declining a Call ..............4-5 Ending a Call ............... 4-6 During a Call ................4-6 Adjusting the Phone Volume ..........4-6 Using Additional Functions ..........
  • Page 6 Reading and Responding to E-mail Messages ....6-6 Composing and Sending an E-mail ........6-8 Working with Account Folders .......... 6-9 Changing Email Account Settings ........6-9 Messaging (Select Models Only) .......... 6-10 Reading and Responding to Messages ......6-10 Composing and Sending Messages .........
  • Page 7 Language and Keyboard Settings ........9-11 Voice Input and Output Settings ........9-11 Accessibility Settings ............9-12 Date and Time Settings ............ 9-12 Getac Peripheral Settings ..........9-12 About Device ..............9-13 Chapter 10 Caring and Maintenance ..........10-1 Resetting Your Device ............10-1 Caring for Your Device ............

  • Page 9: 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 See Also  Camera Lens Takes still pictures or records video clips.
  • Page 10 Component Description See Also  Light Sensor Senses the ambient light for automatic adjustments of the display backlight.  Indicators Mobile Flashes in blue to indicate that the phone P.3-2 function (select models only) is switched on. Phone Indicator Flashes in blue to indicate that the P.

  • Page 11: Back Components

    Back Components Ref Component Description See Also  Speaker Plays music, sounds and voices.  Stylus Serves as the input device by tapping on the P. 2-2 touchscreen to make selections and enter information. Store it in the slot when not in use.

  • Page 12: Top Components

    Top Components Component Description See Also  Barcode Scans and reads barcodes. P. 8-1 Reader Lens (Optional)  Power Button Starts up your device. P. 2-1 Turns off or restores the screen. When pressed longer: Opens a menu with options for Silent mode, Airplane mode, and Power off.

  • Page 13: Bottom Components

    Bottom Components Component Description See Also  Power Connector Connects to the AC adapter. P. 1-8  WWAN Connects the external antenna for Pass-through WWAN (wireless wide area network) 3G Connector connectivity. (Optional)  GPS Pass-through Connects the external antenna for GPS Connector signal reception.

  • Page 14: Left-Side Components

    Left-Side Components Component Description See Also  Tether Holder For holding a tether (such as the stylus P. 1-11 tether). There is one holder on the left side and another on the right side.  MicroSD Card Inside is the microSD card slot. P.

  • Page 15: Getting Your Device Ready For Use

    Getting Your Device Ready for Use Installing the SIM Card (Select Models Only) 1. Remove the screw from the SIM card cover and flip open the cover. 2. With the SIM card’s chip side facing the back of the device and the beveled corner pointing to the slot, insert the card all the way into the slot.

  • Page 16: Connecting To Ac Power And Charging The Battery

    3. Close the cover and tighten the screw. Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery Be sure to fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time. 1. Fit the converter plug to the AC adapter ( ...

  • Page 17: Performing The Initial Startup

    Do not charge the battery where the temperature is high (e.g. in direct  sunlight). As a battery protection, store the device where the temperature is  appropriate. Avoid high temperatures. The battery can be charged when its temperature is between 0°C (32°F) ...

  • Page 18: Using Options

    Using Options Using a MicroSD Card Your device has a microSD card slot where you can insert a microSD memory card. Inserting a MicroSD Card 1. Flip open the microSD card cover. 2. Insert the card into the slot, with the connector pointing to the slot and its label facing the front of the device.

  • Page 19: Using The Tether

    2. Tap Settings  Storage  Unmount SD card. 3. Flip open the microSD card cover. Press the edge of the card to release it and then pull the card out of the slot. Using the Tether A tether is provided for attaching the stylus to your device. 1.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Navigating On The Screen

    Navigating on the Screen NOTE: The stylus can be tethered to your device. Store it in the slot (on the back of your device) when not in use. Use the stylus (or your finger) to navigate and select objects on the screen. Here are some common terms that you should know when using the touchscreen: ...

  • Page 23: Landscape Or Portrait View

    Pinch  In some applications (such as Browser and Gallery), you can zoom in and out by placing two fingers on the screen at once and pinching them together (to zoom out) or spreading them apart (to zoom in). Landscape or Portrait View Your device supports a landscape view and a portrait view (rotate 90°...

  • Page 24: 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 shortcuts and widgets. At the top of the screen, the Status bar displays the time, information about the status of your device, and icons for notifications that you’ve received.

  • Page 25: Extensions To The Home Screen

    Extensions to the Home Screen You can slide left or right across the Home screen to see other parts of the Home screen. The extensions to the Home screen provide more space for widgets, shortcuts, and other items. Small dots at the lower left and right indicate which screen you’re viewing. Tap and hold the small dots on the lower left or right of the screen to view thumbnails of the Home screen and its extensions, which you can tap to open.

  • Page 26: Customizing Your Home Screen

    Shortcut Widget Folder Customizing Your Home Screen You can add application icons, shortcuts, widgets, and other items to any part of the Home screen. You can also change the wallpaper. Adding an Item to the Home Screen 1. Open the Home screen where you want to add the item. 2.

  • Page 27: Removing An Item From The Home Screen

    Pause at the edge of the screen to drag the item onto another Home screen pane. 3. When the item is where you want it, lift the stylus. Removing an Item from the Home Screen 1. Tap and hold the item you want to remove, until it is enlarged. Don’t lift the stylus.

  • Page 28: Using The Launcher

    Using the Launcher The Launcher holds icons for all of the applications on your device. To open the Launcher, tap at the right side of the Home screen. If you have more applications than can fit on the Launcher in one view, you can slide the Launcher up or down to view more.

  • Page 29: Working With Menus

    Working with Menus There are two kinds of Android menus: options menus and context menus. Options Menus Options menus contain tools that apply to the activities of the current screen or application, not to any specific item on the screen. You open an options menu by tapping in the navigation bar.

  • Page 30: Context Menus

    Context Menus Context menus contain tools that apply to a specific item on the screen. You open a context menu by tapping and holding an item on the screen. NOTE: Not all items have context menus. 2-10 Basic Skills...

  • Page 31: Navigation Bar

    Navigation Bar The navigation bar at the bottom of the screen provides buttons for navigation purposes and frequently-used tasks. Button Name Description See Also Back Goes back to the previous screen. Home Opens the Home screen. P. 2-3 Opens File Manager by default. P.

  • Page 32: Status Bar

    Status Bar 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 phone’s status (on the right), along with the current time. Notifications icons Status icons Notification icons report the arrival of new messages, events, and alarms.

  • Page 33: Quick Contact

    Quick Contact As you build up your list of contacts on your device, you can use Quick Contact for Android in many applications to quickly start a chat, email, or text message, to place a call, or to locate your contacts. Quick Contact for Android is a special icon that you can tap to open a bubble with options for quickly initiating a connection to that contact.

  • Page 34: Entering Information

    Entering Information Using the Onscreen Keyboard You enter text, numbers, and symbols using the onscreen keyboard. Some applications open the keyboard automatically. In others, you tap an input field where you want to enter text to open the keyboard. To enter text, tap the keys on the keyboard to type. NOTE: Tap and hold a vowel or the C, N, or S key to open a small window ...

  • Page 35: Editing Text

    NOTE: If your model supports other input methods, you can switch to another input method by tapping and holding an input field while the onscreen keyboard is open. Tap Input method in the menu that opens and then tap the method you want. Editing Text You can edit the text you enter in text fields and use menu commands to cut, copy, and paste text, within or across applications.

  • Page 36: Locking The Screen

    Tap to open Searchable Items settings. 3. Type in the input field. If you’re searching the web, suggestions from Google web search are added to the list of previously chosen search results. If you’re searching the device, matching items on your device appear in the list. 4.

  • Page 37: Chapter 3 Getting Connected

    Chapter 3 Getting Connected This chapter tells you how you can get your device connected through a variety of ways. Overview Types of Connections Your device can connect to a variety of networks and devices, including mobile networks for voice and data transmission, WLAN networks, and Bluetooth devices, such as headsets.

  • Page 38: Connecting To Mobile Networks (Select Models Only)

    Connecting to Mobile Networks (Select Models Only) Your device supports HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access). HSDPA is an enhanced 3G (third generation) mobile telephony communications protocol. It can operate on 850/900/1800/1900/2100MHz. To use the phone, you need to first set up an account with a mobile phone network service provider.

  • Page 39: Using Wlan Networks

    Using WLAN Networks WLAN (wireless local area network) is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access at distances of up to 100 meters. Turning WLAN On or Off Tap the widget on the Home screen (default configuration) to turn WLAN on or off.

  • Page 40: Connecting To A Wlan Network

    Connecting to a WLAN Network 1. Make sure the WLAN radio is on. (See “Turning WLAN On or Off” previously.) 2. While on the Home screen, tap in the navigation bar. 3. Tap Settings  Wireless & networks  WLAN settings. 4.

  • Page 41: Managing Wlan Settings

    Managing WLAN Settings Modifying or Removing Settings When connected to a network, you can tap its name in the WLAN settings screen for details about the speed, security, address, and related settings. If you need to modify the settings, tap and hold the name of the network and tap Modify network.

  • Page 42: Using The Bluetooth Function

    Using the Bluetooth Function NOTE: Getac does not guarantee the product’s compatibilities with the Bluetooth headsets/devices from all manufacturers. Bluetooth technology is a short-range wireless communications technology. Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information over a distance of about 10 meters (30 feet) without requiring a physical connection.

  • Page 43: Pairing With A Bluetooth Device

    NOTE: When not using the Bluetooth function, turn off the Bluetooth radio. Leaving the radio on will consume more power. Pairing with a Bluetooth Device The first time you use a new Bluetooth device with your device, you must “pair” them, so that they know how to connect securely to each other. After that, you can simply connect to a paired device.

  • Page 44: Connecting To A Paired Bluetooth Device

    6. On the list of discovered devices, tap the ID of the device you want to pair with. 7. The devices pair with each other. If you’re prompted to enter a passcode, try entering 0000 or 1234 (the most common passcodes), or consult the documentation that came with the device to learn its passcode.

  • Page 45: Connecting To Vpns

    Connecting to VPNs VPNs (Virtual private networks) allow you to connect to the resources inside a secured local network, from outside that network. Adding a VPN NOTE: To configure VPN access from your device, you must obtain the details from your network administrator. 1.

  • Page 46: Disconnecting From A Vpn

    Disconnecting from a VPN To disconnect from a VPN, open the Notifications panel and tap the ongoing notification for the VPN connection. 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.

  • Page 47: Adding An Account

    Adding an Account If you have a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account (Exchange 2003 and 2007) at work or a Google account on the web, you can add the account in your device so you can sync contacts, email, and calendar events with your device from that account.

  • Page 49: Placing And Receiving Calls (Select Models Only)

    Chapter 4 Placing and Receiving Calls (Select Models Only) This chapter tells you how to use the Phone application. Opening the Phone Application You can open the Phone application by several ways: Tap the Phone icon at the right side of the Home screen. ...

  • Page 50: Placing A Call

    Placing a Call There are several ways you can place a call. Dialing a Call 1. Open the Phone application. Or, if you are currently using Phone or Contacts, tap the Phone tab. 2. Tap the keys on the phone keypad to enter phone number. If you enter a wrong number, tap to erase digits one by one.

  • Page 51: Placing A Call From Contacts

    Placing a Call from Contacts 1. Open the Phone application. Tap the Contacts tab. If calling a contact in the favorite contacts list that you have created, you can tap the Favorites tab. 2. Tap the contact to call. 3. Tap the phone number to use to call the contact. NOTE: You can also quickly call a contact by using Quick Contact.

  • Page 52: Placing A Call From The Call Log

    Placing a Call from the Call Log The Call log is a list of all the calls you’ve made, received or missed. 1. Open the Phone application. Tap the Call log tab. 2. Tap the green phone icon at the right of the entry. NOTE: See “Using Call Log”...

  • Page 53: Responding To A Call

    Responding to a Call When you receive a phone call, the Incoming Call screen opens with the caller ID and any additional information about the caller that you have entered in Contacts. Answering a Call To answer an incoming call, drag the green phone icon to the right. Declining a Call To decline an incoming call, drag the red phone button to the left.

  • Page 54: Ending A Call

    Ending a Call To end a call, tap the red phone button on the screen. During a Call Adjusting the Phone Volume To adjust the call volume, use the volume control button on your device ( to increase or to decrease). CAUTION: Never raise the sound volume level too high when using earphones.
  • Page 55 Icons Functions Allows you to place another call while putting the current call on hold. (See “Setting up a Conference Call” later for more information.) Places the call on hold. To take the call off hold, tap the Unhold button. Bluetooth Switches between a Bluetooth headset and the phone.

  • Page 56: More Phone Operations

    5. During a conference call, tap Manage to drop a conference call participant or to talk privately with one of the participants. More Phone Operations Using Call Log The Call log is a list of all the calls you’ve placed, received, or missed. It offers a convenient way to redial a number, return a call, or add a number to your Contacts.

  • Page 57: Reading Or Sending Messages

    Reading or Sending Messages To read or send text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS), use the Messaging application. See “Messaging” in Chapter 6 for information. Checking Your Voicemail When you have a new voicemail message, the voicemail icon appears in the Status bar.

  • Page 58: Configuring Phone Call Settings

    Configuring Phone Call Settings You can configure phone call settings, such as call forwarding, call waiting, and other special features offered by your carrier. See “Call Settings” in Chapter 9 for information. 4-10 Placing and Receiving Calls (Select Models Only)

  • Page 59: Contacts And Calendar

    Chapter 5 Contacts and Calendar This chapter tells you how to use the Contacts and Calendar applications. Contacts The Contacts application gives you quick and easy access to the people you want to reach. To open Contacts, tap the Contacts icon in the Launcher ( You can also open Contacts by using Quick Contact.

  • Page 60: Adding A Contact

    To select individual contacts to import, tap and hold the contact you want and tap Import in the menu that opens. Adding a Contact 1. After opening Contacts, tap in the navigation bar and tap New contact. 2. Enter the contact’s name. 3.

  • Page 61: Using Contacts List And Details

    Using Contacts List and Details When you open Contacts, all of your contacts are displayed alphabetically in a scrolling list. You can drag the list up or down to scroll it. Tap to view only your favorite contacts. Tap a contact to view details.

  • Page 62: Editing Contacts Details

    Tap to open Quick Contact. Tap a contact method to start communicating with the contact. Editing Contacts Details Editing Information 1. Open the contact list. 2. Tap and hold the contact whose details you want to edit; in the menu that opens, tap Edit contact.

  • Page 63: Joining Or Separating Contacts

    The default phone number is marked with a checkmark. Setting a Ringtone for a Contact NOTE: To use custom audio files as ringtones for incoming calls, set up the file as a ringtone in the Music application. (See “Add a Song to the Ringtone List”...

  • Page 64: Calendar

    Calendar The Calendar application works with the web-based Google Calendar calendaring service for creating and managing events, meetings, and appointments. It also works with the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync calendaring service. To open Calendar, tap the Calendar icon in the Launcher ( The first time you open Calendar, you are asked to add an account first or, if an account has been set up, you will see the existing calendar events from your account on the web.

  • Page 65: Week View

    Drag up or down to view earlier or later months. Tap a day to view the events of the day. Week View Week view displays a chart of the events of one week. Drag left or right to view earlier or later days. Tap an event to view its details.

  • Page 66: Day View

    Day View Day view displays a chart of the events of one day, in a table of one-hour rows. A red line indicates the current time. Drag left or right to view earlier or later days. Tap an event to view its details. Tap and hold a time slot to create a new event at that time.

  • Page 67: Viewing Event Details

    Drag up or down to view earlier or later events. Tap an event to view its details. Viewing Event Details Tap an event to view its details. Creating an Event You can use Calendar on your device to create events that appear on your device and in your Calendar on the web.

  • Page 68: Editing Or Delete An Event

    2. Enter details about the event. Tap the plus button to add more reminders. 3. Enter other desired information. You can tap in the navigation bar and tap Show extra options to add more details. 4. Scroll to the bottom of the Event details screen and tap Done. Editing or Delete an Event To edit an event, tap and hold the event and tap Edit event in the menu that opens.

  • Page 69: Web And Communications

    Chapter 6 Web and Communications This chapter tells you how to use the Browser, Email, and Messaging applications. Browser Use the Browser application to view webpages and to search for information on the web when your device is connected to the Internet. Surfing the Web 1.
  • Page 70 2. To go to a webpage, tap the URL box at the top of the Browser screen. (If the URL box isn’t visible, drag the page down until the URL box comes into view.) 3. Enter the address (URL) of the webpage. Tap a suggestion or enter an address and tap the arrow icon Webpages that are optimized for mobile devices typically open at a size appropriate for your screen.

  • Page 71: Working With Bookmarks

    7. You can open up to eight Browser windows at once and switch among them. To open a new Browser window, tap in the navigation bar and tap New Window. To switch windows, tap in the navigation bar and tap Windows. Tap a window to open it.

  • Page 72: Changing Browser Settings

    Changing Browser Settings You can configure a number of Browser settings, including several that you can use to manage your privacy. To open the Browser settings screen, tap in the navigation bar, and tap More  Settings. Web and Communications...

  • Page 73: Email

    Email Use the Email application to read and send email from the email service account(s) that you have. Opening Email and the Account Screen Opening Email Tap the Email application icon in the Launcher ( The first time you open Email, a setup wizard opens to help you add an email account;...

  • Page 74: Reading And Responding To E-Mail Messages

    If you have configured Email to send and receive email from more than one account, you can view all messages sent to all accounts in your Combined Inbox. NOTE: You can add email accounts by tapping in the navigation bar while in ...
  • Page 75 NOTE: Only some of your account’s recent email is downloaded to your device. To download earlier messages in batches for IMAP or POP3 accounts, tap Load more messages at the bottom of the list of email. For Exchange ActiveSync accounts, you can change how many days or weeks of email to store on your device.

  • Page 76: Composing And Sending An E-Mail

    Composing and Sending an E-mail 1. After opening Email, tap in the navigation bar and tap Compose. You can also open Email by using Quick Contact. (See “Quick Contact” in Chapter 2 for information.) 2. Address the message. As you enter text in the To field, matching addresses are offered from your Contacts.

  • Page 77: Working With Account Folders

    If you aren’t connected to a network, for example, if you’re working in Airplane mode, the messages that you send are stored in your Outbox folder until you’re connected to a network again. Working with Account Folders Each account has Inbox, Outbox, Sent, and Drafts folders. Depending on the features supported by your account’s service provider, you may have additional folders.

  • Page 78: Messaging (Select Models Only)

    Messaging (Select Models Only) Use the Messaging application to exchange text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS) with your friends on their mobile phones. Reading and Responding to Messages 1. Tap the Messaging icon in the Launcher ( ) to open the message list screen.

  • Page 79: Composing And Sending Messages

    4. While in the message list, you can tap and hold a message to open a menu with number of options for working with the message and its sender’s information. Composing and Sending Messages You can send text (SMS) messages of up to 160 characters to another mobile phone.

  • Page 80: Changing Messaging Settings

    After adding an item, you can use the buttons in the screen to preview, change, or remove the media attachment. 5. Tap Send or Send MMS. Changing Messaging Settings You can change a number of Messaging settings. For example, you can have older messages deleted, receive delivery reports for the messages you send, and select the ringtone to sound when you receive new message notifications.

  • Page 81: Chapter 7 Multimedia

    Chapter 7 Multimedia This chapter tells you how to use the Camera, Gallery, and Music applications. Camera Use the Camera application to take pictures and shoot videos. Taking Pictures 1. Tap the Camera shortcut on the Home screen or tap Camera in the Launcher ( ).
  • Page 82 Status icons Thumbnail of the previous picture Drag to the other side to switch to Video mode. Shutter icon 4. To take the picture, tap the Shutter icon on the screen. Green focus indicators appear at four corners. A shutter sound is played when the picture is taken.

  • Page 83: Camera Mode Settings

    Camera Mode Settings While in Camera, tap the status icon for the settings you want to change. Then tap a setting in the popup menu that opens. The popup menu closes after a short period; you can also tap in the navigation bar to close the menu.
  • Page 84 Icons and Items Descriptions Fluorescence Cloudy Sets how the LED flashlight works. Flash mode* Auto Turns on the flashlight when the camera determines that the ambient lighting is insufficient for shooting. Unconditionally turns on the flashlight when shooting. Keeps the flashlight on so that you Torch can use it as a torch.

  • Page 85: Shooting Videos

    Shooting Videos 1. Tap the Camera shortcut on the Home screen or tap Camera in the Launcher ( ). Drag the control to the Video position. 2. If you want to adjust settings, tap the appropriate status icon. (See “Video Mode Settings” later for more information.) 3.

  • Page 86: Video Mode Settings

    Video Mode Settings While in Video mode, tap the status icon for the settings you want to change. Then tap a setting in the popup menu that opens. The popup menu closes after a short period; you can also tap in the navigation bar to close the menu.
  • Page 87 Icons and Items Descriptions Switches between the back and front camera lens. Select Camera Back Front Table Note: * means not available for the front camera. All changes remain effective until you change them again. Multimedia...

  • Page 88: Gallery

    Gallery Use the Gallery application to view pictures and play videos that you’ve taken with your device, downloaded, or copied onto your SD card (the internal one of your device and/or an external SD card). Viewing Pictures and Videos 1. Tap the Gallery icon in the Launcher ( 2.
  • Page 89 3. The thumbnails are displayed in chronological order. Tap a thumbnail to view or play it in full screen. (Actual size depends on the picture/video quality.) Return to the main Gallery screen. Switch from grid to stack view. Name of the album. Tap an arrow to scroll a screenful at a time.
  • Page 90 Tap Menu or to access other actions. Tap More in the menu for more actions. 5. When you open a video, playback control icons appear on the screen briefly. (To recall them, tap the screen.) The icons allow you to pause, resume, and skip backward or forward 7-10 Multimedia...

  • Page 91: Music

    Music Use the Music application to organize and listen to music and other audio files that you transfer to your SD card (the internal one of your device and/or an external microSD card) or USB storage. Music supports audio files in MP3, M4A (iTunes application AAC, DRM-free), AMR, MIDI, and OGG Vorbis formats and playlists in M3U, WPL, and PLS file formats.
  • Page 92 3. Tap a song in your library to listen to it. – or – While viewing a list of tracks in an album, tap in the navigation bar and tap Play all. 4. The Playback screen opens and the song you selected or the first song in the album or other playlist starts to play.

  • Page 93: Add A Song To The Ringtone List

    Playback Controls The Playback screen contains several icons that you can tap to control the playback of songs, albums, and playlists: Icons Functions Pauses playback. Resumes playback. Skips to the previous/next track in the album, playlist, or shuffle. Opens the current playlist. Switches on or off shuffle mode (tracks are played in random order).

  • Page 94: Working With Playlists

    Working with Playlists You can create playlists to organize your music files into sets of songs, which you can play in the order you set or in a shuffle. Creating a Playlist 1. When viewing a list of songs in the library, tap and hold the first song you want to add to the new playlist.
  • Page 95 Removing a Song from a Playlist While in a playlist, tap and hold the song to remove from the playlist and tap Remove from playlist. NOTE: The song isn’t deleted from the SD card or other playlists; it’s removed only from the playlist you’re working with. 7-15 Multimedia...

  • Page 97: More Applications

    Chapter 8 More Applications This chapter describes the applications added by Getac for special features of your device. Barcode Demo and Configuration Barcode Demo Barcode Demo is a demo application that can read barcodes of the following types: Code 39 ...
  • Page 98 1. To configure barcode options, use Barcode Config as described in the next section. 2. Tap the Barcode Demo shortcut on the Home screen or tap Barcode Demo in the Launcher ( 3. To scan one barcode at a time, tap Action or press the Trigger button To scan continuously, tap Start.
  • Page 99 NOTE: If the code being scanned is highly reflective (e.g., laminated), it may be necessary to tilt the code +5° to prevent unwanted reflection. 5. Upon a successful scan, the system beeps and the scan beam turns off. The decoded barcode data will be entered. If you are in continuous scanning mode, the scan beam turns back on again for the next barcode.

  • Page 100: Barcode Config

    Barcode Config Barcode Config allows you to configure options specific to individual barcode symbologies. 1. Tap the Barcode Config shortcut on the Home screen or tap Barcode Config in the Launcher ( 2. Tap the name of a symbology to configure. You can enable or disable the individual symbology and configure the options as needed.

  • Page 101: File Manager

    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 or USB disk). Tap the File Manager shortcut on the Home screen or tap File Manager in the Launcher ( Using Buttons Buttons...

  • Page 102: Opening A File

    Buttons Descriptions View Switches between icon and list view. Refresh Refreshes the current directory. Setting Show all Check to show all files/directories. files/directories Display type Sets the view to icon or list view. Home directory Specifies a folder as the home directory in setting File Manager.

  • Page 103: Gps-Ecompass

    GPS-ECompass GPS-ECompass can: Function as a compass.  Receive GPS satellite signals to calculate the location of your device.  Record GPS logs.  Tap the GPS-ECompass shortcut on the Home screen or tap GPS-ECompass in the Launcher ( To access GPS information, make sure that the GPS receiver is turned on. Tap the widget on the Home screen (default configuration) to turn the GPS receiver on or off.

  • Page 104: E-Compass

    E-Compass The E-Compass page shows directions of movement including orientation, pitch angle, roll angle, and azimuth angle. The Magnetic Field and Accuracy readings are for your reference. When the application determines that calibration is needed, it will pop up the “Calibration”...

  • Page 105: Satellite Position

    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 Peripheral Settings” in Chapter 9.) More Applications...

  • Page 106: Satellite Information

    You can record a GPS log file for the use of other applications. The default output format is NMEA. You can use Settings to set the format to binary mode. (See “Getac Peripheral Settings” in Chapter 9.) 1. Tap in the navigation bar and tap Start Log. Tap OK in the menu that appears.

  • Page 107: Rfid Tag Reader (Optional)

    RFID Tag Reader is a demo application that reads UID numbers from RFID tags. For enhanced applications and customization of the RFID reader, contact your authorized Getac dealer. 1. Tap the RFID Tag Reader shortcut on the Home screen or tap RFID Tag Reader in the Launcher ( 2.
  • Page 108 Location of internal RFID antenna 5. If a tag of the matching type is found, its UID is displayed in the data area. 6. If you are in continuous scanning mode, tap Stop to stop scanning. 7. You can tap Clear to clear the data area. 8-12 More Applications...

  • Page 109: Managing Your Device

    Chapter 9 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 110: Power-Saving Tips

    Power-Saving Tips Follow these suggestions to maximize the battery’s operating time, particularly when you are relying solely on the battery power for extended time periods. Turn off radios that you aren’t using.  Lower the screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout. ...

  • Page 111: Settings

    Settings NOTE: Incorrect settings may cause your system to malfunction. Make sure that  you fully understand the function of a certain item before any adjustment. Some setting items are available only for specific models.  Some setting items are available only for specific subscriptions you have ...
  • Page 112 Item Description Bluetooth To set the device name and discoverability. settings To scan for Bluetooth devices and view the result. (See “Pairing with a Bluetooth Device” in Chapter 3 for more information.) Tethering & To share your device’s mobile data connection via USB portable hotspot or as a portable WLAN hotspot.

  • Page 113: Call Settings

    Item Description Network To search for and display mobile networks that are operators compatible with your device. Consult your carrier to understand the billing implications of selecting another carrier. Call Settings Item Description Fixed Dialing To limit use to outgoing calls only to the fixed dialing Numbers numbers (FDN) that you save on the SIM card.

  • Page 114: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Item Description Silent mode Check to silence all sounds (including call and notification ringtones) except the audio from music, videos, and other media and any alarms you have set. Vibrate To configure when you want the device to vibrate when you receive a phone call or notification.

  • Page 115: Display Settings

    Display Settings Item Description Brightness To adjust the brightness of the screen. Auto-rotate To set whether the screen orientation changes screen accordingly as you turn the device sideways or upright. Animation To set whether you want to enjoy animated transitions for specific occasions.

  • Page 116: Applications Settings

    Item Description Select device Opens list of the applications you have authorized to be administrators device administrators for your device. This is typically an enterprise application that you granted this authority to, when you added an account hosted by an enterprise service that requires the ability to implement security policies on the devices that connect to it.

  • Page 117: Accounts And Sync Settings

    Item Description Storage use Opens a list of all applications on your device with information about the storage they use. Battery use Opens a list of the applications that have used battery power since you last charged your device. Development To set up functions that are useful for developing Android applications.

  • Page 118: Privacy Settings

    Privacy Settings Item Description Factory data reset To erase all of your personal data from the internal storage, including information about your account(s), your system and application settings, and any downloaded applications. Resetting does not erase any system software updates you’ve downloaded or any files on your SD card.

  • Page 119: Language And Keyboard Settings

    Language and Keyboard Settings Item Description Select language To select the language of the operating system. (Languages supported depend on your model.) You may have to shut down and then start up the device for the language change to take full effect. Note that this does not change the keyboard language.

  • Page 120: Accessibility Settings

    Use 24-hour Check to display the time using 24-hour time format. format Select date To set the format for displaying dates. format Getac Peripheral Settings Item Description Barcode reader See below. Keyboard Check to send out decoded barcode data as if the data emulation is typed by a keyboard.

  • Page 121: About Device

    Item Description Dock insertion Check to disable the sound that indicates your device is sound inserted to or removed from the docking station. See below. SBAS Check to enable SBAS. GPS binary Check to set the GPS output format to binary mode. mode Uncheck to set it to NMEA format.
  • Page 122 Item Description − The rest of the screen lists legal, hardware, and software information of your device. 9-14 Managing Your Device...

  • Page 123: Chapter 10 Caring And Maintenance

    Chapter 10 Caring and Maintenance This chapter provides guidelines on taking care of your device. Resetting Your Device To restart the device, press and hold the power button until a menu pops up. Tap Power off and then Reboot. In case the device stops responding to your operation, you can force the device to power off by pressing and holding the power button for more than 10 seconds.
  • Page 124 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. In the event of moisture condensation, allow your device to dry out completely before use.

  • Page 125: Chapter 11 Regulatory Information

    Chapter 11 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. Regulations Statements European Notice Products with the CE marking comply with Radio &...

  • Page 126: Fcc Regulations

    EN55022: Radio disturbance characteristics EN55024: Immunity characteristics EN6100-3-2: Limits for harmonic current emissions EN6100-3-3: Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low-voltage supply system EN60950 / IEC 60950: Product Safety The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for modifications made by the User and the consequences thereof, which may alter the conformity of the product with the CE Marking.

  • Page 127: Safety Precautions

    The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Safety Precautions Prolonged listening of music in maximum volume can damage the ears.  The use of headphones other than those recommended/supplied can ...

  • Page 128: About The Radio Frequency Exposure

    Connect the charger to a proper power source. The voltage and  grounding requirements are found on the product case and/or packaging. Do not use the charger if the cord becomes damaged.  Do not attempt to service the unit. There are no serviceable parts inside. ...
  • Page 129 positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body. Use of other enhancements may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. 11-5 Regulatory Information...

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