USER GUIDE MobileMapper 50 Handheld with Android operating system Version 1.
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installation if this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on. The user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: CE - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. b. Make sure the temperature for adapter will not be higher than 40 ˚C. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Cet appareil est conforme avec Industrie Canada RSS standard exempts de licence (s). Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne peut pas provoquer d'interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant entraîner un mauvais fonctionnement de la appareil.
Australia and New Zealand This product conforms with the regulatory requirements of the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) EMC and Radiocommunications framework, thus satisfying the requirements for C-Tick Marking and sale within Australia and New Zealand. Additionally, Spectra Precision MobileMapper 50 4G products that incorporate a modem also comply with the requirements for A-Tick Marking and sale in Australia.
Contents Safety information 10 Radio use Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Exposure to radio frequency radiation from Bluetooth and WLAN transmitters Exposure to radio frequency radiation from cellular wireless transmitters Telecommunications & Internet Association (TIA) information AC adaptor safety Battery safety Electrostatic discharge Storage card use Exposure to loud audio Environmental Hazards 1 Getting started 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 15 15 16 17 Introduction Technical assistance Additional
Contents Using the on-screen keyboard Editing text Managing notifications Select the language Set the time and date Using the clock to set alarms Display settings Sounds and notifications Locking the device Sending and receiving email 33 33 34 35 35 35 36 36 36 37 3 Using the WLAN and Bluetooth radios 38 Turning on and turning off the WLAN and Bluetooth radios Connecting to a WLAN access point Adding a WLAN network Forgetting a WLAN network Advanced WLAN settings Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled devic
Contents Using the camera in Video mode Camera setting options Working with photos and videos in the Android Photos app 54 55 56 Spectra Precision MobileMapper 50 Handheld User Guide | 9
Safety information Safety information Radio use Telecommunications & Internet Association (TIA) information Battery safety AC adaptor safety Electrostatic discharge Storage card use Exposure to loud audio Environmental Hazards Radio use Depending on the model, the MobileMapper 50 handheld contains a Bluetooth® radio, a WLAN radio, and a cellular modem radio. In some situations, you may be required to turn off the radios.
Safety information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Your device contains a radio transmitter and receiver. The radiated output power is far below the international radio frequency exposure limits. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on the safety standards previously set by international standards bodies: l American National Standards Institute (ANSI) IEEE. C95.1-1992.
Safety information Exposure to radio frequency radiation from cellular wireless transmitters Devices equipped with wireless cellular modem radios have been designed and manufactured to meet safety requirements for limiting exposure to radio waves.
Safety information AC adaptor safety To charge the handheld’s battery, use the power cable and adaptor kit provided with the handheld (see Powering the handheld, page 22). WARNING – To use AC adaptors safely: l l Use only the AC adaptor intended for the handheld. Using any other AC adaptor can damage the handheld and may void your warranty. Do not use the AC adaptor with any other product. Make certain that the input voltage on the adaptor matches the voltage and frequency in your location.
Safety information WARNING – Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery if it appears to be leaking. Battery fluid is corrosive, and contact with it can result in personal injury and/or property damage. To prevent injury or damage: l l l If the battery leaks, avoid contact with the battery fluid. If battery fluid gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medical attention.
Safety information risk of causing discharge to sensitive electronics can be minimized by avoiding finger contact to the recessed connectors on the unit. Storage card use The handheld provides a storage card slot, providing an alternative storage location to the storage memory in the handheld. WARNING – Static electricity can harm electronic components inside your handheld.
Safety information Environmental Hazards The product complies with international RoHS regulations.
1 Getting started Introduction Technical assistance Use and care of the handheld Parts of the MobileMapper 50 handheld Accessories Powering the handheld Resetting the handheld Storing data Inserting and removing a SIM card (4G model only) Connecting to an office computer Introduction This user guide describes how to set up and use the MobileMapper 50 handheld. The information in this guide supplements the information in the MobileMapper 50 Quick Start Guide, which you received with the handheld.
1 Getting started l contain a MicroSD/SDHC storage slot l have a replaceable Li-ion battery The MobileMapper 50 Wi-Fi only handheld has a built-in 8 megapixel digital camera with geotagging, 8 GB of storage. and a 3100 mAh removable battery. The MobileMapper 50 4G handheld contains a 4G cellular modem for data transfer and voice call capability, a 13 megapixel digital camera with geotagging, 16 GB of storage, NFC (Near Field Communication) capabilities, and a 4800mAh removable battery.
1 Getting started l The handheld is rated IP67 but is not completely waterproof. IPx7 is defined as resistant to submersion in water up to 1 meter deep for up to 30 minutes. However, do not unnecessarily immerse the handheld in water. CAUTION – Make sure all sure the protective port covers are appropriately fitted to any external ports, and that they are not damaged; if any protective port covers are missing or damaged in any way, the IPx7 rating is compromised and the device is not water-resistant.
1 Getting started Do not attempt to dismantle the device for repair. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. For service, contact your local dealer. Battery safety: Lithium-ion batteries are classified by the U. S. Federal Government as nonhazardous waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream except where prohibited by local or regional regulations. These batteries contain recyclable materials and are accepted for recycling.
1 Getting started Parts of the MobileMapper 50 handheld 1 Power button 11 USB /charging port 2 Speaker (phone) 12 Reset button 3 Camera (front) 13 GNSS antenna connector 4 Headphone or headset connector 14 Camera flash 5 Programmable buttons A and B 15 Camera (rear) 6 Touch screen 16 Volume control buttons 7 Android Menu button 17 Battery cover lock 8 Android Home button 18 Battery cover 9 Android Back button 19 Wrist strap attachment 10 Microphone Spectra Precision MobileMapper 50 Hand
1 Getting started For details on assigning apps to the programmable buttons A and B, see Assigning apps to the programmable buttons, page 24.
1 Getting started Fully charging the standard 3100mAh battery from empty takes approximately four hours when connected to main power. The extended 4800mAh battery will take longer to charge. It is recommended to charge from main power for the most efficient charging. Avoid keeping the battery at full charge at high temperatures. NOTE – The life of the battery can be significantly shortened if power is constantly supplied to the handheld.
1 Getting started Assigning apps to the programmable buttons To assign apps to the programmable buttons A and B on the MobileMapper 50 handheld: 1. In the Apps screen, tap Settings, then scroll down to the Personal section and tap AB Key Set. 2. Tap the required button (Key A Settings or Key B Settings) at the top of the screen. 3. Select the app that you want to assign to the button.
1 Getting started When the handheld is connected to a computer (see Connecting to an office computer, page 27), you can copy files to and from internal storage or an SD card if you have inserted one. To check the memory capacity on the handheld, in the Apps screen, tap Settings/ Storage. It is recommended that you regularly copy important data to an office computer. For more information, see Connecting to an office computer, page 27.
1 Getting started 4. Replace the battery and the battery cover. When you select the Save As option in an app, the memory card appears in the list of available storage locations as /removablesdcard. To remove a memory card: 1. Turn off the handheld. See Turning the handheld on and off , page 23. 2. In a dust-free indoor environment, remove the battery cover on the back of the device, and remove the battery to access the memory card slot. 3. Pull the card to release it from the slot. 4.
1 Getting started To insert a SIM card: 1. Turn off the handheld. See Turning the handheld on and off , page 23. 2. In a dust-free indoor environment, remove the battery cover on the back of the device, and remove the battery to access the SIM card slot. 3. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot; make sure you insert the card correctly as illustrated: 4. Replace the battery. 5. Replace the battery cover and lock into place. To remove a SIM card: 1. Turn off the handheld.
1 Getting started NOTE – The MobileMapper 50 handheld uses the Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) for transferring data between the handheld and a computer. For the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system, Windows Media® Player 10 or later must be installed on the computer to provide access to MTP devices such as the MobileMapper 50 handheld. For the Windows Vista® and later operating systems, the MTP drivers are already provided by Microsoft and should be found automatically.
2 Using the Android operating system Using the Home screen Interacting with the handheld Managing notifications Select the language Set the time and date Using the clock to set alarms Display settings Sounds and notifications Locking the device Sending and receiving email The MobileMapper 50 handheld is powered by the Android operating system. When you start the handheld, the Home screen appears. From here you can access all the features on the handheld.
2 Using the Android operating system To see notifications, swipe down from the top of the screen with one finger. See Managing notifications, page 34 To open Quick Settings (frequently used settings), swipe down from the top of the screen twice with one finger or once with two fingers. To quickly open all Settings, swipe down from the top of any screen with two fingers or swipe twice with one finger, then tap in the top left To return to the Home screen at any time, from within any app, tap .
2 Using the Android operating system l Rotate the screen. On most screens, the orientation of the screen rotates with the phone as you turn it from upright to its side and back again. You can turn this feature on and off, see Display settings, page 36. The handheld has the following buttons: Button Press Press and hold Home Opens the Home screen. If you are viewing a left or right extended Home screen, it opens the central Home screen. Action can be configured in Settings / Buttons.
2 Using the Android operating system Using the Android buttons on the MobileMapper 50 handheld The Android buttons on the MobileMapper 50 handheld can be used alone or in combination to perform different actions: l l l The Home button opens the Home screen, or the most recently used apps. If you are viewing the left or right extended Home screen, pressing the Home button opens the central Home screen. The Menu button opens a menu with items relevant to the current screen or app.
2 Using the Android operating system Using the on-screen keyboard In some apps, the keyboard appears automatically. In others, it appears when you tap in a text entry field. l l l If you tap in a text field which already contains text, the cursor is inserted at the point where you tapped and the insertion point tab appears. To move the insertion point, drag the insertion point by its tab. Select a word, or several words at a time, to copy, cut,and paste text. See Editing text below.
2 Using the Android operating system 3. Tap the selected text to open a menu (this appears at the top of the screen) which gives you options to cut or copy your selection, or, if you have previously cut or copied text, paste. 4. You can also: l l tap a word to bring up a list of words stored in the dictionary; tap the required word in the list to replace your selected word. enter text by typing over the selected text, tap Delete to delete the selected text, or add it to the dictionary. 5.
2 Using the Android operating system Select the language You can select from the following languages: Afrikaans, German, English (UK/US), Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese (Portugal or Brazil), Greek, Russian, Korean, or Chinese (simplified or traditional). 1. In the Apps screen, tap Settings/ Language & input. 2. Select the language you want. 3. Tap to exit the screen. Set the time and date 1. In the Apps screen, tap Settings/ Date & time. 2.
2 Using the Android operating system Display settings To open the Display settings: 1. In the Apps screen, tap Settings, then tap Display. 2. To set the screen brightness, do one of the following: l l tap Brightness level then drag the slider left or right as required. select Adaptive brightness to enable the display brightness to adapt automatically to your surroundings. NOTE – The backlight makes the screen easier to read in low light, but uses extra power. 3.
2 Using the Android operating system Sending and receiving email You can set up access to an existing email account from the MobileMapper 50 handheld to send and receive emails. 1. Make sure you are connected to a network. See Using the WLAN and Bluetooth radios, page 38 or Using the cellular modem (4G model only), page 44. 2. In the Apps screen, tap . 3. If you do not already have an email account set up, enter an email address and a password, and follow the instructions on screen to set up the account.
3 Using the WLAN and Bluetooth radios Turning on and turning off the WLAN and Bluetooth radios Connecting to a WLAN access point Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled device Working with paired Bluetooth-enabled devices Accessing a corporate network The MobileMapper 50 handheld includes an integrated Bluetooth radio and WLAN radio, and provides a number of options for connecting to networks and other devices.
3 Using the WLAN and Bluetooth radios Connecting to a WLAN access point To use WLAN on the MobileMapper 50 handheld, you must access a wireless access point, or “hotspot.” Some hotspots are open and you can easily connect to them. Others are hidden or implement other security features, so you must configure the handheld so it can connect to them. The Status bar displays icons that indicate WLAN status.
3 Using the WLAN and Bluetooth radios 1. In the Apps screen, tap Settings. 2. Make sure WLAN is turned on. If it is not, move the WLAN slider to ON. 3. Tap at the top of the screen then tap Add network. 4. Enter the network SSID. 5. Select the type of security for the network. Enter the password and other security details for the network. 6. Tap Save. The handheld connects to the wireless network automatically when you are within range.
3 Using the WLAN and Bluetooth radios Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled device The MobileMapper 50 handheld has an integrated Bluetooth radio that you can use to establish a wireless connection to other Bluetooth devices that are within range. The MobileMapper 50 handheld can only connect to paired Bluetooth devices. Using a Bluetooth connection, you can communicate with devices such as cellular phones, office computers, other handhelds, and Bluetooth-enabled laser rangefinders and barcode scanners.
3 Using the WLAN and Bluetooth radios 3. Tap Bluetooth. The handheld lists the Bluetooth devices it can detect. (If the device you want to connect to is not listed, make sure it is discoverable; refer to the documentation for the device). 4. To set up a paired connection to a device, tap it in the list of Bluetooth devices. If you are prompted to, enter a password (you will need to obtain this from the other device) or confirm that the security code is the same on both devices.
3 Using the WLAN and Bluetooth radios VPN that you want to connect to. 3. Enter any requested security details and then tap Connect. When you are connected to a VPN, an ongoing notification appears in the Status bar. If you are disconnected, you receive a notification that you can use to return to the VPN settings screen so that you can reconnect to it. See Managing notifications, page 34. To disconnect from a VPN, open the Notifications panel and tap the ongoing notification for the VPN connection.
4 Using the cellular modem (4G model only) Manually connecting to a cellular network from the modem Using the Smartphone Messaging The 4G model of the MobileMapper 50 handheld features a 4G cellular modem that you can use to connect to the Internet, make voice calls and send / receive data and messages. Use the phone to make phone calls, set up speed dials, keep track of calls, and send SMS messages just like the standard features of a mobile phone.
4 Using the cellular modem (4G model only) Before you begin the steps below, you must: l l l make sure that a SIM card is inserted in the handheld. See Inserting and removing a SIM card (4G model only), page 26. confirm that the modem can access the Internet directly. If necessary, contact your service provicer and confirm whether you must enter a user name, password, and domain details when connecting. make sure that you have the correct APN (Access Point Name) from your cellular provider.
4 Using the cellular modem (4G model only) 2. To open the Phone app, tap the Phone icon screen. on the Home screen or in the Apps 3. Do one of the following: l l Type a name or number in the field at the top of the screen. To dial an international number, tap and hold the 0 key to enter the plus ( + ) symbol, then enter the international prefix for the country, followed by the full phone number. Then tap the number / contact from the list.
4 Using the cellular modem (4G model only) To clear the Call History log, tap / Call History, then tap / Clear call log. You can use an entry in the Call History log to redial a number, return a call, or send an SMS. l l l l To dial a number listed in the Call History log, tap the number or contact then tap Call Back. To send an SMS to a number listed in the Call History log, tap the number or contact then tap SMS.
4 Using the cellular modem (4G model only) Deleting message threads To delete a specific message thread, tap and hold the message thread, then tap the rubbish bin icon at the bottom of the screen. To delete all message threads, tap and then tap Delete. Replying to messages If you are working in a message window, messages that you receive are displayed in it. Otherwise, you receive a new message notification and a new message icon appears in the Status bar.
5 Using the GNSS receiver Receiving signals from GNSS satellites Supported software Using an external GNSS antenna Using an external GNSS receiver The MobileMapper 50 handheld contain an integrated uBlox Neo-M8T GNSS receiver, which is set to ensure the best possible performance in the field for data collection and full compatibility with Spectra Precision field and office software.
5 Using the GNSS receiver To use the GNSS receiver: 1. In the Apps screen, tap Settings then tap Location. 2. Slide the Location slider to On. 3. Tap Mode then select the mode you want the device to use to determine your location: l High accuracy. Uses GNSS satellites, WLAN, and cellular networks to determine your location. l Battery saving. Uses WLAN and cellular networks to determine your location. l Device only. Uses GNSS only to determine your location. 4. Tap NMEA output to turn it on or off. 5.
5 Using the GNSS receiver Using an external GNSS antenna The MobileMapper 50 handheld provides an external GNSS antenna port on the back of the device, and a GPS + Glonass external antenna is available as an accessory to be used with the receiver. CAUTION – The use of an external GNSS antenna should be occasional only. The connector used to connect the antenna is not compatible with intensive , daily usage.
6 Using the camera Starting and closing the Camera app Using the camera in Still mode Using the camera in Panorama mode Using the camera in Video mode Camera setting options Working with photos and videos in the Android Photos app The MobileMapper 50 handheld has a 2 megapixel front- facing integrated digital camera, and a rear main camera (8 or 13 megapixel, depending on the model) with geotagging, which you can use to capture photos or video.
6 Using the camera 2. Do one of the following: l To use the rear camera: a. Make sure is displayed at the top of the screen. If switch to the rear camera. is displayed, tap it to b. Use the viewfinder to frame the photo you want to capture, and adjust any other settings if required (see Camera setting options, page 55). The preview image changes as you change the settings. c. To capture the photo, tap the screen to focus; when the photo is in focus, the focus indicators on the screen turn green.
6 Using the camera 3. To start capturing the panorama, tap , then slowly move the device left or right. The progress bar starts to fill in blue (from left to right, or right to left, according to the direction you moved the device in). If you move the device too fast, the progress bar turns red, and the message Too fast appears on the screen. 4. To end the capture, tap . 5. Wait for the panorama to render. When complete, you can view it in the Android Photos app. Panoramas are stored as .jpg files.
6 Using the camera Camera setting options The camera setting options are displayed on the camera screen, and indicate the current settings for the selected mode. To access the camera settings, start the Camera app. Some settings are on this screen. For other settings, tap . Still mode settings Store location Turn geotagging on or off. Picture size 1.3 to 13 Megapixel, depending on model of device. Picture quality Set required value. Normal to Jpeg 55%. Countdown Set required value.
6 Using the camera Still mode settings Effects Tap at the top of the screen to set to None, Mono, Sepia, Negative, Solarize, Aqua, Emboss, Sketch, Neon. NOTE – These options are not available if HDR is turned on. AUTO Set to Auto. Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Flowers, Backligh, Candlelight, Sunset, Night, Beach, Snow. Video mode settings Flash mode On, Off. Video quality Set required value. QCIF to HD 1080p. Video duration Set required value. 30 seconds to No limit.
