Z710 USER MANUAL Rugged Mobile Computing Solutions
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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 .......................................................
Context Menus .................................................................. 2-10 Navigation Bar ...................................................................... 2-11 Status Bar ............................................................................... 2-12 Quick Contact ........................................................................ 2-13 Entering Information ............................................................ 2-14 Using the Onscreen Keyboard ................................
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 .................................................................
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 .................................
Low Battery Signals and Actions ....................................... 9-1 Power-Saving Tips ............................................................... 9-2 Settings .................................................................................... 9-3 Wireless and Networks Settings ........................................ 9-3 Call Settings......................................................................... 9-5 Sound Settings ....................................................................
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 Ref Component Camera Lens Description See Also Takes still pictures or records video clips. The front lens supports 1 MP (mega pixel). P.
Ref Component Light Sensor Indicators Description Senses the ambient light for automatic adjustments of the display backlight. Flashes in blue to indicate that the phone Mobile Phone Indicator function (select models only) is switched on. RF (Radio Frequency) Indicator See Also P.3-2 Flashes in blue to indicate that the Bluetooth radio is on. P. 3-6 Flashes in amber to indicate that the WLAN (wireless network) radio is on. P. 3-3 Flashes in purple to indicate that the GPS receiver is on.
Back Components Ref Component Description See Also Speaker Plays music, sounds and voices. Stylus Serves as the input device by tapping on the touchscreen to make selections and enter information. Store it in the slot when not in use. P. 2-2 Flash Provides extra light when taking pictures. P. 7-3 Can also function as torch light when set accordingly. Camera Lens Takes still pictures or records video clips. The rear lens supports 5 MP (mega pixel).
Top Components Ref Component Description See Also Barcode Reader Lens (Optional) Scans and reads barcodes. P. 8-1 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. 1-4 Volume Control Buttons decreases the sound volume. increases the sound volume. Trigger Button Provides the “trigger” function for the barcode reader application. Getting Started P.
Bottom Components Ref Component Description See Also Power Connector Connects to the AC adapter. WWAN Pass-through Connector (Optional) Connects the external antenna for WWAN (wireless wide area network) 3G connectivity. GPS Pass-through Connects the external antenna for GPS Connector signal reception. (Optional) Docking Connector Connects to the office or vehicle dock (purchased separately).
Left-Side Components Ref Component Tether Holder For holding a tether (such as the stylus tether). There is one holder on the left side and another on the right side. P. 1-11 MicroSD Card Cover Inside is the microSD card slot. P. 1-10 SIM Card Cover Inside is the SIM card slot (for select models only). 1-6 Getting Started Description See Also P.
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. NOTE: To remove the SIM card, slightly push in the card to release it and then pull the card out of the slot.
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 (). 2. Connect the DC jack end of the AC adapter to your device () and the other end to a wall outlet (). Converter Plug 3. The charge indicator glows in amber when charging is in progress.
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) and 40°C (104°F). If you will not use the product for a long period of time, be sure to fully charge the battery at least once every two weeks. Over discharge of the battery can affect the charging performance.
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. 3. Close the cover. Removing an SD card You can safely remove the SD card from your device any time the device is shut down.
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. Insert one of the tether’s loop ends through the hole of the stylus (as indicated by below). Then, insert the other end through the first loop (as indicated by below) and pull it tight. 2.
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. Waking Up and Shutting Down Waking Up Your device sleeps after a period of inactivity (1 minute by default).
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: Tap Touch the screen once with the stylus to open an item or select an object. Tap and hold Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for that item.
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° to the left) as shown below. The display orientation changes automatically when you rotate the device 90° to the left or back.
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. To return to the Home screen at any time, tap 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.
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. Tap in the navigation bar and tap Add. - or Tap and hold an empty location on the Home screen. 3. In the menu that opens, tap the type of item to add. 4. Tap the item to add. Moving an Item on the Home Screen 1.
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. The Launcher icon changes to a Trash Can icon. 2. Drag the item to the Trash Can icon. Changing the Wallpaper 1. While on the Home screen, tap Wallpaper.
Using the Launcher The Launcher holds icons for all of the applications on your device. at the right side of the Home screen. If you To open the Launcher, tap have more applications than can fit on the Launcher in one view, you can slide the Launcher up or down to view more. Tap an icon in the Launcher to open the application. When you open an application, the other applications you’ve been using keep on running. You can quickly switch among your applications, to work with several at once.
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. NOTE: Not all screens have options 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.
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 F1 Opens File Manager by default. P. 8-4 You can assign a different application to the button. F2 Opens GPS-ECompass by default. You can assign a different application to the button. F3 Opens Camera by default. P. 9-12 P. 8-7 P. 9-12 P.
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. When you receive a notification, its icon appears in the Status bar, along with a summary that appears only briefly.
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.
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 where you can tap an accented vowel or other alternate letter.
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.
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. If what you’re searching for is in the list of suggestions or previously chosen search results, tap it in the list.
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. You can also connect your device to a computer to transfer files. Entering Airplane Mode Some locations may require you to switch off all wireless radios.
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. The functions available to you depend on the services offered by your service provider and your type of subscription.
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. Or, perform these steps: 1. While on the Home screen, tap in the navigation bar. 2. Tap Settings Wireless & networks. 3. Tap WLAN to change the WLAN radio status.
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. Your device scans for available WLAN networks and displays the names in the WLAN settings screen. If there is a need to re-scan, open the options menu (by tapping the navigation bar) and tap Scan. in 5. On the list of discovered networks, tap the one you want to connect to. 6.
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. If you don’t want your device to connect to a remembered network anymore, tap and hold the name of the network and tap Forget network.
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. Turning Bluetooth On or Off Tap the widget on the Home screen (default configuration) to turn Bluetooth on or off.
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. 1. Make sure that the other Bluetooth device is set as “discoverable” and within range. 2. Make sure the Bluetooth radio is on.
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. If the pairing is successful, your device connects to the device. Connecting to a Paired Bluetooth Device Once paired, you can connect to a Bluetooth device. 1. While on the Home screen, tap in the navigation bar.
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. While on the Home screen, tap in the navigation bar. 2. Tap Settings Wireless & networks VPN settings. 3. Tap Add VPN. 4. Tap the type of VPN to add. 5.
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. Use the USB cable (available to you as an option) to connect the device to a USB port on your computer.
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. NOTE: To add some accounts, you may need to obtain details from an IT support representative about the service to which the account connects. 1. Make sure your device is connected to the Internet either through WLAN or 3G. 2.
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. Tap the Phone application icon in the Launcher ( Tap a phone number item in an application. ).
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. to erase digits one by one. To If you enter a wrong number, tap erase the entire number, tap and hold . 3. Tap the green phone icon on the screen to place the call.
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. (See “Quick Contact” in Chapter 2 for information.) For detailed information on Contacts, see “Contacts” in Chapter 5.
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” later for detailed information on Call log.
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.
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 decrease). to increase or CAUTION: Never raise the sound volume level too high when using earphones. An excessive sound volume level could cause damage to your hearing. Using Additional Functions When a call is in progress, you can put a call on hold, create a phone conference, mute your microphone, and more.
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. When a Bluetooth headset is paired and connected to your phone, you can conduct all calls on the headset for hands-free conversation. Mute Mutes the microphone during the call. To unmute, tap the icon again.
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. Calls are listed with the most recent at the top. Scroll to view earlier entries in the log. Missed call Tap to call back.
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. To listen to your voicemail, open the Notification panel and tap New Voicemail. Or you can check your voicemail by tapping the in the Phone keypad.
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.
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. (See “Quick Contact” in Chapter 2 for information.
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 contact. in the navigation bar and tap New 2. Enter the contact’s name. 3. Tap a category of contact information, such as phone numbers and email addresses, to enter that kind of information about your contact. Scroll the page to view all categories. 4.
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. To change which contacts are displayed when viewing the list, tap in the navigation bar and tap Display options. Check Only contacts with phones to hide contacts that don’t have phone numbers. in the navigation bar.
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. in the navigation bar and tap Edit contact while You can also tap viewing a contact’s details. 3. Edit the contact information. 4. Tap Done. Changing a Contact’s Default Phone Number 1. Select the contact entry in the contacts list. 2.
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” in Chapter 7 for information.) You can specify a unique ringtone for a contact. 1. Select the contact entry in the contacts list. 2. Tap in the navigation bar and tap Options. 3. Tap the down arrow button to open the ringtone list.
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.
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. Tap and hold a time slot to create a new event at that time.
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. Agenda View Agenda view is a list of your events in chronological order.
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. 1. In any Calendar view, tap in the navigation bar and tap New event. You can also tap and hold a spot in Day, Week, or Month view. In the menu that opens, tap New 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 in the navigation bar opens. Or, if you are viewing the event details, tap and tap Edit event.
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. Tap the Browser icon on the Home screen or the Browser ). application icon in the Launcher ( The last webpage you were viewing is displayed. If you have not used Browser recently, your home page opens.
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.
7. You can open up to eight Browser windows at once and switch among in the navigation bar and them. To open a new Browser window, tap tap New Window. To switch windows, tap a window to open it. in the navigation bar and tap Windows. Tap Working with Bookmarks You can bookmark webpages so that you can quickly return to them. Adding a Bookmark 1. Open the webpage you want to bookmark. 2. Tap the bookmark icon at the top of the screen. Or, tap navigation bar and tap Bookmarks Add. in the 3.
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 More Settings.
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; or, if an account has been set up, you will see the Accounts screen.
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 the Accounts screen and tapping Add account. To delete an existing account, tap and hold the account. In the menu that opens, tap Remove account.
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. 2. Tap the message to read. 3. While in a message screen, you can: Reply to or delete the message using the buttons at the bottom of the screen.
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. You can tap a suggested address or enter a new one. Separate multiple addresses with commas. 3. To address a copy or blind copy of the message, tap bar and tap Add Cc/Bcc. in the navigation 4.
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. To open the folders screen, tap the folder icon while in the Accounts screen.
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 ( screen. ) to open the message list – or – When you receive a new message, you will see a new message notification icon in the Status bar (unless you have disabled the feature). Tap the notification to open the message list screen. 2.
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. You can send multimedia (MMS) messages that contain text and a picture, a recorded voice, an audio file, a video, or a picture slideshow. 1. In the message list screen, tap New message. 2. Enter a mobile phone number in the To field.
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. To change Messaging settings, open Messaging, tap bar, and tap Settings.
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 ( ). You will be in Camera mode. 2. If you want to adjust settings, tap the appropriate status icon. (See “Camera Mode Settings” later for more information.) 3. Aim the camera lens at the subject.
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. 5. The picture you just took is displayed as a thumbnail at the corner. You can tap the thumbnail to view the picture. (See “Gallery” in this chapter for more information.) The file is saved to the internal SD card of your device.
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. Icons and Items Antibanding* Sets the frequency to match the local electrical system (50Hz or 60Hz) for flicker free shooting under electric light. Picture size Sets the resolution of the picture. Available choices depend on the camera lens in use.
Icons and Items Descriptions Fluorescence Cloudy / / / Flash mode* Sets how the LED flashlight works. Auto Turns on the flashlight when the camera determines that the ambient lighting is insufficient for shooting. On Unconditionally turns on the flashlight when shooting. Torch Keeps the flashlight on so that you can use it as a torch. Off Disables the flashlight. Zoom Available choices depend on the current resolution setting. / Select Camera Switches between the back and front camera lens.
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. Aim the camera lens at the subject. Status icons Thumbnail of the previous video Drag to the other side to switch to Camera mode. Start/Stop Video icon 4. To start shooting the video, tap the Start Video icon on the screen.
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. Icons and Items Descriptions Video format Sets the resolution of the video. Available choices depend on the camera lens in use.
Icons and Items / Select Camera Descriptions Switches between the back and front camera lens. Back Front Table Note: * means not available for the front camera. All changes remain effective until you change them again.
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. Pictures and videos are grouped in albums. Tap an album to open it and view its contents in thumbnail view. You can peek into an album stack by touching it with two fingers and spreading them apart. Open Camera.
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. Name of the album. Switch from grid to stack view. Tap an arrow to scroll a screenful at a time. Drag left or right to scroll rapidly. 4. When you open a picture, control icons appear on the screen briefly. (To recall them, tap the screen.
Tap Menu or actions. to access other actions. Tap More in the menu for more 5. When you open a video, playback control icons appear on the screen briefly. (To recall them, tap the screen.
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. Copying Music Files onto the SD Card You can use folders and subfolders on the SD card to organize your music files.
3. Tap a song in your library to listen to it. – or – While viewing a list of tracks in an album, tap and tap Play all. in the navigation bar 4. The Playback screen opens and the song you selected or the first song in the album or other playlist starts to play.
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). Switches to the next repeat mode: Don’t repeat, Repeat the playlist, or Repeat the current track.
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. 2. Tap Add to playlist. 3. Tap New. 4. Enter a name and tap Save. The new playlist is added to the Playlist library.
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.
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 Code 128 EAN/JAN/UPC GS1 Databar Interleaved 2 of 5 PDF417 QR Code Data Matrix OCR NOTE: For enhanced applications and customization of the barcode reader, contact your authorized Getac dealer.
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. 4. Aim the green scan beam so that it is centered over the barcode. Adjust the lens’ distance from the barcode, shorter for a smaller barcode and farther for a larger one.
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. To stop scanning, tap Stop. NOTE: The scan beam also turns off after timeout. You can disable the beep sound that indicates a successful scan.
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. To restore default settings or enable all symbologies, tap Module.
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 Descriptions Home Goes to the root directory. Upper Goes one level up to the parent directory. Multi-Select Enables or disables multiple selection. When enabled, you can tap multiple files or folders for one batch operation.
Buttons Descriptions View Switches between icon and list view. Refresh Refreshes the current directory. Setting Show all files/directories Check to show all files/directories. Display type Sets the view to icon or list view. Home directory setting Specifies a folder as the home directory in File Manager. Opening a File When you tap a filename, File Manager tries to open or execute the file depending on the file type. NOTE: Not all files can be opened in this way.
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 icon flashes in the status bar to indicate that GPS receiver on or off. The GPS positioning is in process.
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” graphics asking you to calibrate the compass (unless you have disabled the function). Hold the device and swing it in the way as shown on the screen. Do this several times until the popup graphics disappear.
E-Compass Settings Tap in the navigation bar and tap E-Compass Setting for relevant settings. Items Descriptions Rotation Type Set to Needle Compass for a pivoting needle on a fixed dial or Wheel Compass for a fixed needle on a rotating dial. Accuracy Check Calibration to allow the application to request for calibration when needed. Tap OK for the changes to take effect. Tap Reset to restore default settings.
Satellite Information The Satellite Information page shows the geographic information of the current location once GPS positioning is completed. GPS Logging 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.) in the navigation bar and tap Start Log. Tap OK in the menu that 1. Tap appears. The recording will continue until you stop it.
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. Tap the tag type (ISO-15693, ISO-14443A, ISO-14443B, or UltraLight) you want to scan. 3. To scan one tag at a time, tap Scan To scan continuously, tap Continuous. 4. Bring the tag near the RFID antenna.
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.
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. Low Battery Signals and Actions CAUTION: When you recharge the battery upon a warning of low power, you should charge for at least 30 minutes.
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. Lower the volume. Avoid power-consuming applications. To check which applications in the consume the most battery power, go to the Home screen, tap navigation bar, and tap Settings About phone Battery use.
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 with your carrier or applications you have in your device. The Settings application contains most of the tools for customizing and configuring your device.
Item Bluetooth settings 9-4 Description To set the device name and discoverability. To scan for Bluetooth devices and view the result. (See “Pairing with a Bluetooth Device” in Chapter 3 for more information.) Tethering & portable hotspot To share your device’s mobile data connection via USB or as a portable WLAN hotspot. VPN settings To set the type of VPN to add and view the list of VPNs that you’ve previously configured. (See “Connecting to VPNs” in Chapter 3 for more information.
Item Network operators Description To search for and display mobile networks that are compatible with your device. Consult your carrier to understand the billing implications of selecting another carrier. Call Settings Item Description Fixed Dialing Numbers To limit use to outgoing calls only to the fixed dialing numbers (FDN) that you save on the SIM card. (GSM phones only) Voicemail service To select your carrier’s voicemail service or another service, if possible.
Sound Settings Item 9-6 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. Volume To set the volume of ringtones that sound when you receive a phone call or notification, media (music, videos, etc.), and alarms.
Display Settings Item Description Brightness To adjust the brightness of the screen. Auto-rotate screen To set whether the screen orientation changes accordingly as you turn the device sideways or upright. Animation To set whether you want to enjoy animated transitions for specific occasions. Screen timeout To set how long of idle time to wait before the screen darkens.
Item Description Select device administrators Opens list of the applications you have authorized to be 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.
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. Accounts and Sync Settings Item Description Background data Check to permit applications to synchronize data in the background, whether or not you are actively working in them.
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. Storage Settings Item Description Internal SD card, Total / Available space Lists the amount of space on the internal SD card the amount you have used.
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. User dictionary To view, add, edit, or delete words in the dictionary.
Accessibility Settings Item Description Accessibility Check to enable all installed accessibility plug-ins. Power button ends call Check to allow the power button to end a phone call instead of turning off the screen. Date and Time Settings Item Description Automatic Uncheck to set the date, time, and time zone on the device manually, rather than obtaining the current time from the mobile network. Use 24-hour format Check to display the time using 24-hour time format.
Item Dock insertion sound GPS Description Check to disable the sound that indicates your device is inserted to or removed from the docking station. See below. SBAS Check to enable SBAS. GPS binary mode Check to set the GPS output format to binary mode. Uncheck to set it to NMEA format. Cold Start To clear all GPS data in the device. G-sensor calibration To calibrate G-sensor. Your device has a built-in G-sensor for sensing the orientation (landscape or portrait) of the device.
Item − 9-14 Description The rest of the screen lists legal, hardware, and software information of your device.
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. Then turn on again.
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. The screen surface can easily be scratched. Avoid touching it with sharp objects.
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.
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. FCC Regulations This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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 cause hearing impairment due to excessive sound pressure. Caution for service personnel: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
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. Replace the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture. About the Radio Frequency Exposure This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.
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.
