Arbor Technology Gladius 5 User Manual

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Gladius 5
5.5" Rugged IoT Handheld
Device with Quad-core Processor
User's Manual
Version 1.0
2014.08
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  • Page 1 Gladius 5 5.5” Rugged IoT Handheld Device with Quad-core Processor User's Manual Version 1.0 2014.08...
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  • Page 3: Revision History

    Revision History Version Release Time Description 2014.08 Initial release - i -...
  • Page 4: About This Manual

    Copyright Copyright © 2014 Arbor Technology Corp. All Rights Reserved. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Preface......................v Declaration of Conformity..................v CE ........................v FCC Class B ....................v RoHS ......................vi SVHC / REACH ...................vi Safety Symbols ....................vii Important Safety Instructions ................vii Rechargeable Battery Pack Safety ..............ix General Cleaning Tips..................x Cleaning Tools .....................xi Recommended Cleaning Procedures ............xii Disposing of the Equipment ................
  • Page 6 Contents 3.2 Home Screen ....................19 3.2.1 Extending Home Screen ..............20 3.3 Using Cellular Network.................22 3.3.1 Making/Receiving Calls ..............22 3.3.2 Data Connection ................22 3.3.3 Data Roaming ...................23 3.3.4 Limiting Mobile Data Connection to 2G..........24 3.4 Using the Wi-Fi Feature ................25 3.4.1 Enabling Wi-Fi and Connecting to a WLAN ........25 3.4.2 Adding a Wi-Fi Network..............26 3.4.3 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network by WPS ..........27 3.4.4 Forgetting/Modifying a Wi-Fi Network ..........28...
  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface Preface Declaration of Conformity The CE symbol on your product indicates that it is in compliance with the directives of the Union European (EU). A Certificate of Compliance is available by contacting Technical Support. This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded cables are used for external wiring.
  • Page 8: Rohs

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. RoHS Arbor Technology Corp. certifies that all components in its products are in compliance and conform to the European Union’s Restriction of Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) Directive 2002/95/EC.
  • Page 9: Safety Symbols

    Preface Safety Symbols This symbol of “CAUTION” indicates that there is a danger of injury to the user or a risk of damage to the product, should warning notices be disregarded. Battery Recycle This symbol indicates electrical warning. This symbol indicates that a potential hazard to personal safety exists from a laser source.
  • Page 10 Preface 10. Remove dirt with a lightly moistened cloth and a mild solvent detergent. Then wipe the cabinet with a soft dry cloth. 11. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection and protect the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. 12.
  • Page 11: Rechargeable Battery Pack Safety

    Preface Do not use the power adapter that isn’t made for the equipment. Supplying the equipment with inappropriate voltage may cause harm to the battery or, even worse, burn the equipment. To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods Rechargeable Battery Pack Safety With very little care, you can optimize the battery life and maximize the lifespan...
  • Page 12: General Cleaning Tips

    Preface • The lithium-ion battery is currently one of the most popular battery packs. The best advantage is that it has no memory effect, so users needn’t worry about that issue. Users can charge the battery anytime whether it is fully drained or not.
  • Page 13: Cleaning Tools

    Preface 3. Be cautious of the tiny removable components when you use a vacuum cleaner to absorb the dirt on the floor. 4. Never drop the components inside the device or get circuit board damp or wet. 5. Be cautious of all kinds of cleaning solvents or chemicals when you use it for the sake of cleaning.
  • Page 14: Recommended Cleaning Procedures

    Preface Recommended Cleaning Procedures 1. Close all application programs 2. Close operating software 3. Turn off the equipment 4. Remove all peripherals 5. Disconnect the power cable 6. Proceed to clean. Disposing of the Equipment • Within the European Union EU-wide legislation, as implemented in each Member State, requires that waste electrical and electronic products carrying the mark (left) must be disposed of separately from normal...
  • Page 15: Additional Information & Technical Support

    Preface Additional Information & Technical Support You can download the related technical documents such as datasheet and user’s manual as well as driver on our website. Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail our customer service when you still cannot get the information you need.
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  • Page 17: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction - 1 -...
  • Page 18: Product Highlights

    Upon opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the items is missing or appears damaged, contact your local dealer or distributor. The package should contain the following items: 1 x Gladius 5 5.5” Rugged IoT Handheld Device with Quad-core Processor Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack (Pre-installed)
  • Page 19: Optional Accessories

    Introduction Earphone User Manual Optional Accessories D-Dock-G5 Desktop cradle w/ Qi standard wireless charger V-Dock-G5 In-vehicle docking w/ Qi standard wireless charger - 3 -...
  • Page 20: Parts Of The Device

    Introduction 1.3 Parts of the Device Front camera (OS) Back button Receiver 10 Power key Scan key * Press-and-hold this key to power on/off the Volume rocker device. * Press this key to turn on/off the display. Projected Capacitive Multi- USB connector with hinged rubber cover Touch Screen 12 Scan window...
  • Page 21: Dimensions

    Introduction 1.4 Dimensions 175.6 15.9 Unit: mm - 5 -...
  • Page 22: Specifications

    Introduction 1.5 Specifications System MTK MT6589 Quad-core Cortex™A7 1GHz CPU PowerVR™ Series5XT GPU Android™ v4.2 Memory Storage Integrated microphone Integrated speaker Audio 1 x 3.5mm stereo headphone jack Peripherals and Devices Front: 2.0 megapixel camera (Model with 2D barcode reader is not equipped with front-camera) Camera Rear: 8.0 megapixel AF camera with LED...
  • Page 23 Introduction External AC power adapter Power System Lithium-ion rechargeable battery Field replaceable (for maintenance) Battery Type Qi standard wirelessly rechargable 3.7V, 3600mAh, 13.32Wh Battery Capacity Up to 8 hours battery life w/ the following operations: Continuous audio playback of 160-Kbps encoded MP3 music files Internet browsing by Wi-Fi while: Battery Life...
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  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 2 Getting Started - 9 -...
  • Page 26: Accessing Battery Chamber

    Getting Started 2.1 Accessing Battery Chamber It is essential to open the battery chamber door before the battery, the microSD card and the SIM card(s) can be installed. To open the battery chamber door: 1. Place the device on a flat surface, with the rear side facing up. Find the battery chamber door and door lock.
  • Page 27 Battery contact pins A 3.7V / 3600 mAh Li-ion battery is pre-installed to the Gladius 5's battery chamber. The battery supports the Gladius 5 to work up to 8 hours. (However the actual working time depend on the Gladius 5's working state.) To install or replace the battery, see 2.4 Installing/Replacing the Battery...
  • Page 28: Installing Microsd And Sim Card

    5. Restore the battery chamber door. After the SIM card is installed, the Gladius 5's 3G data and 2G voice (phone) are ready-to-use. See 3.3 Using Cellular Network to know how to use them.
  • Page 29: Charging The Battery

    2. Then connect the other end of the USB cable to the power adapter. 3. Connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet. Connect the small end of the USB cable to the Gladius 5. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the power adapter.
  • Page 30: Checking The Battery Level

    Getting Started 2.3.3 Checking the Battery Level When the charging is in process, a battery indicator will appear in the Notification Area showing the charging percentage. Unplug the USB cable from the device when the battery is fully charged. 2.4 Installing/Replacing the Battery In case you need to install or replace the battery, follow the steps below to access the battery chamber and replace the battery.
  • Page 31: Optimizing Battery Life

    Getting Started 4. Snugly fit the battery inside the battery chamber. Battery snugly fit inside the battery chamber 5. Restore the battery chamber door. 2.5 Optimizing Battery Life To optimize the operating time of the battery, it is recommended that you do the following: •...
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  • Page 33: Chapter 3 Using The Rugged Handheld Deivce

    Chapter 3 Using the Rugged Handheld Device Chapter 3 Using the Rugged Handheld Deivce - 17 -...
  • Page 34: Using Touch Screen

    3.1 Using Touch Screen The Gladius 5 comes with a projected capacitive multi-touch screen. Touch control is the main way to interact with the Gladius 5. Users are able to manipulate icons, graphic buttons, menus, the onscreen keyboard or any onscreen items with touch control.
  • Page 35: Home Screen

    Using the Rugged Handheld Device 3.2 Home Screen The Home screen provides you with an instant access to device status, notifications, application shortcuts, folders and widgets. Simply tap an item and you can launch the associated application. You can also add desired items to the Home screen, extend the Home screen or personalize the wallpaper to tailor it to your personal needs.
  • Page 36: Extending Home Screen

    Home screen. Tap it to open the "App Launcher" where all applications App Launcher installed on the Gladius 5 can be viewed and launched. The dock is visible across the Home screens. It shows the most Bottom Dock commonly used App icons for quick access. You can change the icons as needed.
  • Page 37 Using the Rugged Handheld Device 2. Tap and hold the target icon or widget until the extended Home Screen appears. 3. Move the icon or widget to desired screen and then release. - 21 -...
  • Page 38: Using Cellular Network

    Using the Rugged Handheld Device 3.3 Using Cellular Network After you insert the SIM card(s) to the Gladius 5 for the first time and power on the Gladius 5, depending on your mobile network carrier you might be guided to activate the account and connect to your mobile network. If you are asked for a PIN to unlock the SIM card when powering on the Gladius 5, contact your cellular network carrier for the default PIN.
  • Page 39: Data Roaming

    3.3.3 Data Roaming When the Gladius 5 moves to where your cellular network is not available, data roaming connects the Gladius 5 to other service providers. This is often useful abroad if you want to keep receiving data across networks. However, the mobile rates can substantially increase as the costs for accessing the Internet are particularly high.
  • Page 40: Limiting Mobile Data Connection To 2G

    3G network. When 3G service is turned off, the Gladius 5 will still access the 2G network for data. If you need to turn off all data, you will need to block all data connection from the cellular network.
  • Page 41: Using The Wi-Fi Feature

    The Gladius 5 needs to be configured including such key to connect to a hotspot. Follow the guide below to connect the Gladius 5 to your wireless local area network: Note: Turn off Wi-Fi when it isn’t used to extend battery life.
  • Page 42: Adding A Wi-Fi Network

    Wi-Fi network doesn’t broadcast its name (SSID) • when a Wi-Fi network is out of range and you want the Gladius 5 to remember it and auto-connect to it as soon as it gets in range. To add a Wi-Fi network: 1.
  • Page 43: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network By Wps

    Using the Rugged Handheld Device 3.4.3 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network by WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a feature that allows WPS-compliant devices to connect to each other instantly in a secure way. As the WPS devices automatically configure the SSID and WPA security key, it eliminates the need for users to manually enter the SSID and password.
  • Page 44: Forgetting/Modifying A Wi-Fi Network

    Using the Rugged Handheld Device 3.4.4 Forgetting/Modifying a Wi-Fi Network When you don’t want the Gladius 5 to "auto" connect to a Wi-Fi network or when it is a network that you no longer use, remove the Wi-Fi network by the steps below: 1.
  • Page 45: Using The Bluetooth Feature

    PCs, laptops, hands-free, headsets, printers, PDAs and cell phones. Before the Gladius 5 can connect a Bluetooth device, it needs to pair with that device. Such “pairing” involves the authentication between them to justify their accesses to each other. Once they are paired, they stay paired unless they are unpaired.
  • Page 46 5. Tap the device you want to pair with. When the Bluetooth pairing request dialog box appears, tap Pair. The Gladius 5 will then send a connection request to the device you want to pair with.
  • Page 47: Configuring Bluetooth Features To Use

    The operating system allows you to configure the profiles you want to use on the Gladius 5. 1. On the Home screen, tap the menu button Select System settings | WIRELESS &...
  • Page 48: Disconnect From A Bluetooth Device

    . When a context menu opens, tap Visibility timeout. 4. Adjust the timeout your device uses when you configure it to be visible. If you want the Gladius 5 to be discoverable at all times, tap Never time out. - 32 -...
  • Page 49: Additional Bluetooth Settings

    1. Rename tablet: Allows you to edit the Bluetooth name of the Gladius 5 that will be shown to others when they try to search for it. 2. Visibility timeout: Allows you to configure the time of the visibility when you configure the Gladius 5 it to be visible.
  • Page 50: Using The Camera

    Using the Rugged Handheld Device 3.6 Using the Camera The Gladius 5 comes with a back-facing camera with LED flash. According to the model you purchased, your Gladius 5 may also come with a front-facing camera*. Using the native camera application that comes with the operation system, you can switch between the front and rear cameras and perform other camera operations.
  • Page 51: Using The Nfc Feature

    4 centimeters. The NFC detection area is at the back side of the Gladius 5. When you tap other NFC devices, tags, or readers, the NFC areas of both devices should be close to one another so that the connection can be established.
  • Page 52: Configuring Nfc Modes

    • Tag Reader/Writer: Allows the Gladius 5 to read and write to NFC tags. For example, working as a tag reader the Gladius 5 can read the NFC tag of a smartposter to retrieve information like product or promotion information. As a tag writer, you can write to a NFC tag to specify which associated actions will be triggered when the tag is read.
  • Page 53: Exchanging Data With Nfc-Enabled Device

    4. Make sure the screen of both devices are unlocked, then touch the devices together, back to back. 5. On the Gladius 5, you will hear a sound and be prompted a message "Touch to beam". Tap the screen of the Gladius 5 to begin the beaming process.
  • Page 54: Using The Barcode Scanner

    LASER RADIATION 3.8.1 Installing APK File As of the time of time of release, the Gladius 5 may not have the barcode scanner software installed. If this is the case, you must install the APK file on your Gladius 5 first in order to activate the scanner function.
  • Page 55: Scanning The Barcode

    Using the Rugged Handheld Device 3.8.2 Scanning the Barcode Generally a third-party barcode application will be used to process the data read by the scanner. This user manual will not cover these applications. The following steps serve as an example only to show the basic operation of the barcode scanner.
  • Page 56: Supported Barcode Formats

    Using the Rugged Handheld Device 3.8.3 Supported Barcode Formats 1D Model Type Formats Code 39 (USD-3, Code 3 of 9 ), Code 128, Code 93, Interleaved 2/5(ITF, ITF14), CODABAR(NW-7 (in Japan), USD-4, Rationalized Linear Codabar), UCC 128, UPC-A, UPC-E , EAN-13 (JAN-13), EAN-8 (JAN-8) 1D/2D Model Type...
  • Page 57: Appendix A Accessories

    Appendices Appendix A Accessories Appendix A Accessories - 41 -...
  • Page 58: Using The D-Dock (Optional)

    The Gladius 5 provides the following optional wireless charging docks, enabling you to operate and charge the device at the same as it being docked. This section describes how to use the Gladius 5 with these optional accessories. D-Dock-G5 Desktop cradle w/ Qi standard wireless charger...
  • Page 59: Charging The Device

    Appendices A.1.2 Charging the Device To charge your device, follow the steps below: 1. Plug the wireless charger into the charging stand. 2. Using the USB cable comes with the device, connect the small end of the USB cable to the USB charging port on the back of the charging stand. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the power adapter (if not connected).
  • Page 60 Appendices 4. Connect the power adapter to a power source, e.g., a power outlet. 5. While charging is in progress, the blue LED will be blinking. The blue LED keeps blinking when charging is complete. To verify current battery charge level, check the battery indicator in the Notification Area.
  • Page 61: Using The V-Dock (Optional)

    Appendices A.2 Using the V-Dock (Optional) A.2.1 Parts of the V-Dock Upper Holder Built-in Wireless Charger USB Charging Port USB Charging Cable A.2.2 Charging the Device To charge your device, follow the steps below: 1. Mount the V-dock to your vehicle securely. 2.
  • Page 62 Appendices 3. Place your device into the V-dock and secure it into place using the upper holder. Upper Holder 4. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB car charger that connects to your car's cigarette lighter socket. Then charging will start. To verify current battery charge level, check the battery indicator in the Notification Area.

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