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No part of this publication may be reproduced and modified without the written permission of AMREL AMREL reserves the right to make changes in the products or the product specifications without any prior notice. Customers are advised to contact AMREL for updated product information.
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Revision History: Revision Date Changes Author 1.0.0 2015/04/10 Official release Pablo Tseng...
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Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Regulatory Information/ Disclaimers Installation and use of this computer must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product.
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FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class-B digital device pursuant part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy.
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Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms: EN55022 CISPR 22 Radio Frequency Interference EN55024 EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-8, EN61000-4-11, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3,...
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CE Declaration of Conformity It is confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC), Low-voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) and the procedures given in R&TTE Directive (99/5/EC).
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Power Conservation This handheld computer consumes less power compared to conventional consumer computers. The power consumption may be further reduced by properly configuring the Power Management Setup. It is recommended that the power saving features be enabled even when not running on battery power.
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Battery Precautions Only use batteries designed for this handheld computer. Using incompatible battery types may cause explosion, leakage or damage to the computer. Do not remove the battery from the computer while the computer is powered on. Do not continuously use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears damaged (e.g.
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Environmental Information, Material Safety & Recycling All materials used in the manufacturing of this equipment are recyclable or environmentally friendly. Please recycle the packing materials in accordance with local regulations at the end of the product's service life. Notice: The equipment may contain insignificant amount of hazardous substances for health and environment below control level.
Chapter 1 - Getting Started Unpacking The following list of items are packaged and shipped along with your handheld computer. If any of these items is missing or damaged, please notify your dealer immediately. Handheld Computer Unit 20W AC Adapter ...
Workplace A clean and moisture-free environment is preferred. Make room for air circulation. Remember to avoid areas from: Sudden or extreme changes in temperature. Extreme heat. Strong electromagnetic fields (Near television set, motor rotation area, etc.). Dust or high humidity.
Appearance Overview Before starting to use your handheld computer, it is advisable that you take a quick glance to familiarize yourself with the locations of your device’s external buttons and components. Note, the following illustrations show optional devices which may not on your device. Front View Feature Functional Description...
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Rear View Feature Functional Description Remark Battery Lock Slot-type head for locking the battery. Speaker Mono Speaker for audio output. Battery Pack Provides power source to your device. Optional Camera 5MP camera Chapter 1 - 4...
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Right View Feature Functional Description Remark Turn the device ON/OFF. Power Button Put the device to suspend mode. Micro SD Card Slot Removable mass storage media. Optional Expansion For expanding functions POGO Connector Left View Feature Functional Description Remark Volume up control Increases device audio volume.
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Top View Feature Functional Description Remark Optional Embedded Embedded ANT. for GPS ANT. SMA ANT. function: Refer to Optional SMA ANT. WiFi & Bluetooth, GPS Appendix SMA ANT. function: Refer to Optional SMA ANT. WiFi & Bluetooth, GPS Appendix Bottom View L5-2 L5-1 L5-3 Feature...
Ready for Use After taking a quick look at your handheld computer, the following illustrations will help you setup your handheld computer ready for operations. Mounting the Battery Mount the battery into the battery bay. Turn clockwise and lock firmly with a slot screwdriver or a coin.
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Connecting the AC Adapter Plug the AC cord into the AC Insert the end of LEMO connector to adapter, and firmly lock the connect the DC-in connector. clockwise. Plug the AC power plug into an electrical outlet. Turning ON the Power Make sure the battery is securely mounted, or connect all power cords properly.
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Turning Off the Power To power off your handheld computer, follow the steps blow: 1. If the display is off, please press the Power Button to turn on the backlight, and then unlock the screen. 2. Press and hold the Power Button for about 2 seconds. 3.
Chapter 2 - Operating Information Start Using Your Handheld Computer Turn on your handheld computer by pressing the power button few seconds until the display lights up. After turning on the power of your handheld computer, the device will boot up with Android system.
Suspend Mode In order to conserve your device battery life, you may place your device into Suspend mode. By pressing the power button, the display of your handheld computer will be turned off, and the device will enter into Suspend mode. Suspend mode is an ideal state for your device when you want to conserve more battery life, do not need to stop wireless connectivity, and keep your device ready to resume back to work on a moment’s notice.
Using the Touchscreen Basic Operation Your handheld computer is equipped with a highly sensitive touch screen, allowing you to navigate on the touch screen easily without using other external devices. A list of operating tips is provided below to help you operate the touch screen more effectively. Desired Operation Action Tap the screen with your finger when you want to select...
Brightness Adjustment Brightness can be adjusted to suit the environment by dragging the bar in the Display setting, as the image shows below. DF7A provides an alternative way to adjust the brightness by pressing volume up/down buttons. Please follow the steps below to set up: Settings =>Tap Additional device control =>...
USB Mode Switch USB mode switch is convenient for users to switch between client and host mode. Client mode allows users to transfer data or files from your DFTA to other host devices, such as a notebook computer. Please follow the steps to set up: Settings =>Tap Additional device control =>...
Using Function Keys DF7A equips three function keys: Back, Home, and Menu. The following table shows basic features of using function keys. Function Keys Functions Back Press to return to the previous screen. - Press to return to the Home screen. Home - Press and hold to show applications recently used.
Audio Features Your handheld computer is equipped with an audio codec for sound playback. To adjust the volume of your device, please use the volume up/down button located at the upper left side of your device (as the image below). By pressing the volume up/down button, you can increase/lower the volume, or adjust to silent mode and vibration mode to suit your preference.
Manage Micro SD Card Your handheld computer has a Micro SD card slot for storage expansion. The Micro SD card slot supports card capacity up to 32 GB with SDHC format. The card slots are located at the bottom-right side of your handheld computer. To remove the card slot cover, please use a slot head screwdriver or a suitable sized coin.
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Inserting Micro SD Card The design of micro SD card slots is foolproof; if you encounter difficulty in inserting the cards, please turn/reverse the cards and try again. When insert micro SD card, the connector pins of your cards should be facing up. Note: Insert Micro SD card into the bottom card slot with pins facing up.
USB Connection You can connect your handheld computer to a computer by the optional LEMO to USB cable to transfer files. Before using the function, please follow the steps below to set up the connection. Connect the device to a computer with LEMO to USB cable. Go to Settings =>Tap Additional device control =>...
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Then, tap Settings => Storage => Press Menu key => Tap USB computer connection => Tap Mount SD card Now, the setting is completed and your handheld computer is connected to the other computer, and you can transfer files and data between the two devices. Note: ...
Wi-Fi The Wi-Fi module of your handheld computer supports IEEE 802.11 b/g/n. To activate your Wi-Fi function, please follow the steps below: Tap Settings Slide the bar to the ON position to turn on Wi-Fi connection. Tap Wi-Fi to select a network for connection You may be required to insert passwords to set up and enable the connection, especially if you select a secured network.
Bluetooth Bluetooth® v3.0 + EDR system with A2DP is supported on your handheld computer. This module is backward compatible with v1.1/1.2/2.0/2.1 devices and provides your handheld computer with a short-range wireless communication protocol to connect with other compatible devices. To activate your Bluetooth functions, please follow the instructions below.
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Tap the name of the available device that you would like to pair with. Then, the pairing will be processing. Note: Please make sure that the device you would like to pair with is discoverable. Otherwise, it will not show on the available device list. DF7A will automatically pair with the device.
GPS (Option) GPS is an optional module for your handheld computer. The GPS module allows you to locate your position through satellites. To make sure that it can function normally, please use the device outside with a clear view of the sky and do not cover the antenna. To activate your GPS functions, please tap the GPS APP, and the device will search the satellite automatically.
Chapter 3- Managing Power AC Adapter The AC adapter performs two functions: It powers the computer from an external AC source. It charges the computer battery. The adapter automatically detects the AC line voltage (100V or 240V) and adjusts accordingly.
Battery The power source of your handheld computer will automatically switch to battery when external power source (such as AC adapter or optional vehicle adapter) is disconnected. The following section provides battery related information, operation, as well as power-saving tips. Battery Low When the battery is nearly exhausted, “Battery Low”...
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Battery Gauge For checking battery status, please do the following step: Tap Settings => Tap About phone => Tap Status Then, the remaining battery capacity will be shown. Battery Power Saving Tips You may extend the battery life of your handheld computer by: ...
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Replacing Battery When the battery is nearly exhausted, you can continue operating your device by either connecting to an external power source (such as AC adapter), or replacing the battery. Turn counterclockwise with a slot screwdriver or a coin to unlock the Battery Lock, and then replace the battery.
Specifications Dimensions & Weight 6.65” (W) x 3.54” (D) x 0.91” (H) [ 169 mm (W) x 90 mm (D) x 23 mm (H) (w/o bumpers)] 6.73” (W) x 3.70” (D) x 1.04” (H) [171 mm (W) x 94 mm (D) x 26.5 mm (H) (with bumpers)] ...
Specifications Multi-Charger MCDF (Option) INDICATORS AND PORTS Indicators: Power Indicator: Show green light when attaching 90W AC Adapter. Charger Indicator: Show orange light when charging battery, or OFF for fully charged. Battery Charging Ports x 4 ...
Maintenance and Service Chapter 5 - Maintenance and Service Cleaning ALWAYS turn off the power, unplug the power cord and remove the battery before cleaning. The exterior of the device and display may be wiped with a clean, soft, and lint-free cloth. If there is difficulty removing dirt, apply non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner to the cloth and wipe clean.
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Maintenance and Service Networking Problems I cannot connect to a wireless Wi-Fi network Make sure that: Wi-Fi Your handheld computer is within the range of a wireless access point.. Check if the Wi-Fi has been turned on. I cannot connect to another device with Bluetooth network ...
10. Unless prior arrangements have been made, the customer is responsible for all shipping costs. Unauthorized use of the company’s shipping accounts is not permitted. If you require support please contact AMREL Service department: Phone: 800.882.6735 E-mail: cdinfo@amrel.com...
Appendix Appendix: Options for the expansion of your handheld computer DC-in/USB L5-3 L5-2 L5-1 client Location Feature Functional Description □Standard sealed DC-in 5V with LEMO DC-in/USB client □Optional sealed DC-in 10~32V (BVA) with LEMO Conn. Select one: □WiFi & BT □GPS Select one: □WiFi &...
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Appendix Note: L3, L4, and L5 are trade-off with each other. If Fischer Connector is chosen for L5-1, .it will be a little extended than the other two Fischer Connectors, as the following illustration shows. Appendix - 40...
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