AMobile TITAN 5 User Manual

5.5” rugged iot handheld device with quad-core processor

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TITAN 5
5.5" Rugged IoT Handheld
Device with Quad-core Processor
User's Manual
Version 1.1
2015.03
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  • Page 1 TITAN 5 5.5” Rugged IoT Handheld Device with Quad-core Processor User's Manual Version 1.1 2015.03...
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  • Page 3: Revision History

    Revision History Version Release Time Description March 2014 Initial release 1.6. Specifications • Updated temperature, battery life and other information 3.7 Using the NFC Feature • Newly addedd section March 2015 3.8 Using the Barcode Scanner • Modified and added "Supported Barcode Formats" Appendix A Accessories •...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Symbols Description ..................viii Warning ......................viii Introducing the Rechargeable Battery Pack............ix General Cleaning Tips..................ix Cleaning Tools ......................x Disposing of the Titan 5..................xi Additional Information & Technical Support ............xi Warranty ......................xii Chapter 1 - Introduction ................1 1.1. Product Highlights ..................2 1.2.
  • Page 6: Contents

    Contents 3.4. Use 3G Data and Phone ................24 3.4.1. Check What Network You Are Using ..........24 3.4.2. Disable Data Roaming ..............24 3.4.3. Limit Data Connection to 2G ............25 3.4.4. Use Phone ..................25 3.5. Use Bluetooth....................27 3.5.1. Enable/disable Bluetooth ..............27 3.5.2. Change Bluetooth Name ..............27 3.5.3.
  • Page 7: Preface

    This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. This kind of cable is available from AMobile. Please contact your local supplier for ordering information.
  • Page 8: Rohs

    (PBB), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) in electrical and electronic products. Member states of the EU are to enforce by 7/1/2006. AMobile Intelligent Corp. hereby states that the listed products do not contain unintentional additions of lead, mercury, hex chrome, PBB or PBDB that exceed a maximum concentration value of 0.1% by weight or for cadmium exceed 0.01% by weight, per...
  • Page 9: Important Safety Instructions

    Preface Important Safety Instructions Read these safety instructions carefully: Read all cautions and warnings on the equipment. Place this equipment on a reliable surface when installing. Dropping it or letting it fall may cause damage Make sure the correct voltage is connected to the equipment. For pluggable equipment, the socket outlet should be near the equipment and should be easily accessible.
  • Page 10: Symbols Description

    Preface The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to the user’s manual. The equipment has been dropped or damaged. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage. 17. The sound pressure level at the operator’s position, according to IEC 704-1:1982, is no more than 70dB(A).
  • Page 11: Introducing The Rechargeable Battery Pack

    “Battery lifespan” means the total amount of time your battery will last before it must be replaced. • Using the Titan 5 for the First Time Be sure to fully charge (approx. 4 hours) the Titan 5 when charging the Titan 5 for the first time. • Long-Term Storage & Maintenance...
  • Page 12: Cleaning Tools

    Whenever possible, it is better to use lint-free swabs such • Foam swabs: as foam swabs. Recommended Cleaning Procedures: Close all application programs Close operating software Turn off the Titan 5 Remove all peripherals Disconnect the power cable Proceed to clean. - x -...
  • Page 13: Disposing Of The Titan 5

    Preface Disposing of the Titan 5 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 household waste. This includes monitors and electrical accessories, such as signal cables or power cords.
  • Page 14: Warranty

    Preface Warranty This product is warranted to be in good working order for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Should this product fail to be in good working order at any time during this period, we will, at our option, replace or repair it at no additional charge except as set forth in the following terms.
  • Page 15: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction - 1 -...
  • Page 16: Product Highlights

    This user’s manual provides the general information and installation instructions for the Titan 5. The manual is meant for the experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. If you are not sure about any description in this manual, consult your vendor before further handling.
  • Page 17: Scope Of Delivery

    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 TITAN 5 5.5” Rugged IoT Handheld Device with Quad-core Processor Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack (Pre-installed into the device)
  • Page 18: Specifications

    Introduction 1.6. Specifications Durability Features MIL-STD-810G & IP-65 certified 1.5m (5ft.) drop-resistance Raised bezel for LCD impact protection I/O ports with hinged rubber covers System MTK MT6589 Quad-core Cortex™A7 1GHz CPU PowerVR™ Series5XT GPU Android™ v4.2 Memory Storage Integrated microphone Audio Integrated speaker 1 x 3.5mm stereo headphone jack...
  • Page 19 Introduction LCD Display Size/Type 5.5” TFT LCD Resolution 1280 x 720 Touch Screen 5-point Projected Capacitive Touch screen Type Corning® Gorilla® glass w/ anti-reflection coating Power Supply Power System External AC power adapter Lithium-ion rechargeable battery Battery Type Field replaceable (for maintenance) Battery Capacity 3.7V, 3600mAh, 13.32Wh Up to 6 hours battery life with the following operations:...
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  • Page 21: Chapter 2. Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 2. Getting Started - 7 -...
  • Page 22: System Dimensions

    Getting Started Understanding the Titan 5 help you jump seamlessly from component to component when using the Titan 5. This section will quickly familiarize you with the Titan 5. 2.1. System Dimensions The following illustration shows the dimensions of the TITAN 5, with the measurements of width, depth, and height called out.
  • Page 23: Tour The Computer

    Getting Started 2.2. Tour the Computer The computer has some controls, I/O ports and mechanical parts around its enclosure. The following will guide you through the said components. 2.2.1. Overview 7 8 9 Front camera (OS) Back button Receiver Power key * Press-and-hold this key to power on/off the computer.
  • Page 24: Open Battery Chamber Door

    Getting Started 2.2.1. Open Battery Chamber Door 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: Place the computer on a flat surface, with the rear side facing up. Find the battery chamber door and door lock. Battery chamber door Door lock Use a coin to loosen the screw on the battery chamber door.
  • Page 25: Inside Battery Chamber

    Getting Started 2.2.3. Inside Battery Chamber Double-stacked SIM card slots microSD card slot Battery contact pins To install the battery, see 2.3.2. Install Battery on page 13. To install the SIM card and microSD card, see 2.4. Install microSD and SIM Card page 16.
  • Page 26: Battery

    Power is a critical issue for portable devices. Always turn off the feature that isn't used on the Titan 5 to save power. To extend the battery life as much as possible, it is recommended that you turn down the display brightness, set a shorter display timeout, or turn off the display when the Titan 5 isn't actively used.
  • Page 27: Install Battery

    Getting Started 2.3.2. Install Battery To install the battery: Remove the battery chamber door as described in 2.2.1. Open Battery Chamber Door on page 10. After the battery chamber door is removed, find the battery contact pins inside the battery chamber. And also find the battery contact pins on the battery pack. Battery contact pins inside the battery chamber Battery contact pins on the battery pack Place the battery into the battery chamber by an angle the contact pins can meet.
  • Page 28: Charge Battery

    Due to shipment, the battery is partially drained when the package is delivered to you. Be sure to charge the battery to full when you are charging it for the 1st time. To charge the battery: Install the battery to the Titan 5 as described in 2.3.2. Install Battery on page 13.
  • Page 29: Instructions For Rechargeable Battery Pack

    Getting Started 2.3.4. Instructions for Rechargeable Battery Pack Do not use the power adapter that isn’t made for the computer. Supplying the computer with inappropriate voltage may cause harm to the battery or, even worse, burn the computer. How to use: •...
  • Page 30: Install Microsd And Sim Card

    Restore the battery chamber door. After the SIM card is installed, the Titan 5's 3G data and 2G voice (phone) are ready-to- use. See 3.4.
  • Page 31: Chapter 3. Use The Rugged Handheld Deivce

    Chapter 3 Use the Rugged Handheld Device Chapter 3. Use the Rugged Handheld Deivce - 17 -...
  • Page 32: Use Touch Screen

    This chapter will walk you through the basic operations of this kind of touch. 3.1.1. Text Input The Titan 5 doesn't have a physical keyboard to receive user's text input. To input text on the computer, it relies on the "onscreen keyboard" featured by the operating system. An "onscreen keyboard" is a virtual keyboard with most of the standard keys.
  • Page 33: The O.s.: Android Basics

    Launcher Titan 5 can be viewed and launched. The Home screen is where all features of the Titan 5 are accessible from. It shows the application icons, widgets, shortcuts and so on. Customize the Home screen by changing the wallpaper and the items that display.
  • Page 34: Return To Home Screen

    Use the Computer 3.2.1. Return to Home Screen Hit the home key to return to the Home screen. 3.2.2. Extend Home Screen Flick on the Home screen to the left or right. The Home screen will extend to provide more space for widgets, shortcuts and other items.
  • Page 35: Use Wi-Fi

    “hotspot”, to connect to an Internet service provider over the wireless local area network (WLAN). Some hotspots are open to connect while others request you to present a key to authenticate your connection. The Titan 5 needs to be configured including such key to connect to a hotspot.
  • Page 36: Add A Wi-Fi Network

    3.3.2. Add A Wi-Fi Network Add a Wi-Fi network so the Titan 5 can remember it and auto-connect to it as soon as the Wi-Fi network gets in range.
  • Page 37: Forget A Wi-Fi Network

    Tap Save. The Titan 5 then proceeds to connects to the Wi-Fi network. Any credentials entered are saved so the Titan 5 automatically connects it the next time the Titan 5 gets within the range. 3.3.3. Forget A Wi-Fi Network When you don’t want the Titan 5 to "auto" connect to a Wi-Fi network or when it is a...
  • Page 38: Use 3G Data And Phone

    (The more bars are lit, the stronger the wireless signal is) If you don’t have a SIM card yet, the Titan 5 isn't capable of 3G voice and data services, however it is still able to connect to a Wi-Fi network to log into a wireless local area network.
  • Page 39: Limit Data Connection To 2G

    Enable/disable 3G service to disable/enable 2G networks. 3.4.4. Use Phone To use the phone, the Titan 5 must have a SIM card. Get the SIM card from your wireless carrier. Activate the SIM card and install it into the Titan 5 as described in 2.4.
  • Page 40 Use the Computer 3.4.4.1. Place A Call On Home screen, tap the phone icon On Home screen, tap the Launcher icon . And then tap the phone icon The phone application then opens. Tap the number that you want to dial. In case a wrong number is entered, tap the delete key to withdraw the digit one by one.
  • Page 41: Use Bluetooth

    Bluetooth-capable devices such as PCs, laptops, hands-free, headsets, printers, PDAs and cell phones. To connect a Bluetooth device for the 1st time, the Titan 5 needs to “pair” with it. Such “pairing” involves the authentication between them to justify their accesses to each other.
  • Page 42: Pair With Other Bluetooth Devices

    The Titan 5 is renamed. 3.5.3. Pair with Other Bluetooth Devices Before the Titan 5 can connect a Bluetooth device, it needs to pair with that device. Once they are paired, they stay paired unless they are unpaired. Enable Bluetooth as described in 3.5.1.
  • Page 43: Configure Bluetooth Features To Use

    Use the Computer 3.5.4. Configure Bluetooth Features to Use A "Bluetooth profile" defines the features supported by a Bluetooth device. For two Bluetooth devices to share files with each other, they need to both support the right profile. Some Bluetooth devices have multiple profiles. A profile can provide the ability to transmit phone conversations, to play music in stereo, or to transfer files or other data. The operating system allows you to configure the profiles you want to use on the Titan 5. On Home screen, tap the menu button .
  • Page 44: Disconnect From A Bluetooth Device

    Use the Computer 3.5.5. Disconnect from A Bluetooth Device To disconnect the Titan 5 from a Bluetooth device: On Home screen, tap the menu button . Then tap System settings | WIRELESS & NETWORKS | Bluetooh. The Bluetooth settings page opens. Find the device to disconnect.
  • Page 45: Use Camera

    Use the Computer 3.6. Use Camera The device has two cameras, one on the front and another on the rear. Use the OS' native camera application to switch the camera between the front and the rear. On Home screen, tap the camera icon On Home screen, tap the Launcher icon to open the app list.
  • Page 46: Using The Nfc Feature

    4 centimeters. The NFC detection area is at the back side of the Titan 5 as shown below. 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 47: Exchanging Data With Nfc-Enabled Device

    • Tag Reader/Writer: Allows the Titan 5 to read and write to NFC tags. For example, working as a tag reader the Titan 5 can read the NFC tag of a smartposter to retrieve information like product or promotion information.
  • Page 48: Using The Barcode Scanner

    LASER RADIATION 3.8.1 Installing APK File As of the time this manual was released, the Titan 5 may not have the barcode scanner software installed. If this is the case, you must install the APK file to your Titan 5 first in order to activate the scanner function. Download the APK file (SignedBarcodeSample.
  • Page 49: Scanning The Barcode

    Use the Computer 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. To scan a 1D barcode: Launch an App with text input box such as web browser and tap the text input field.
  • Page 50: Supported Barcode Formats

    Use the Computer 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), Linear CODABAR(NW-7 (in Japan), USD-4, Rationalized Codabar), UCC 128, UPC-A, UPC-E , EAN-13 (JAN-13), EAN-8 (JAN-8) 1D/2D Model Type Formats...
  • Page 51 Appendices Appendix A Accessories Appendix A Accessories - 37 -...
  • Page 52 Desktop cradle w/ wireless charger VD-55W00 In-vehicle docking w/ wireless charger Warning: The above wireless chargers ONLY work with the Titan 5. Do not use them to charge other devices. A.1 Using the Desktop Cradle (Optional) A.1.1 Parts of the Desktop Cradle...
  • Page 53 Appendices A.1.2 Charging the Device To charge your device, follow the steps below: Plug the wireless charger into the charging stand. 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 54 Appendices Connect the power adapter to a power source, e.g., a power outlet. 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 55 Appendices A.2.2 Charging the Device To charge your device, follow the steps below: Mount the in-vehicle docking to your vehicle securely. Place your device into the docking and secure it into place using the upper holder. Upper Holder Connect the USB end of the power adapter to the USB port on the docking. Then connect the power adapter to the cigarette lighter socket.
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