GT500V 5” Rugged Android™ Handheld Device with LTE solution User's Manual Version 1.0 2018.
This page is intentionally left blank.
Revision History Version 1.0 Release Time 2018.
Preface Contents Copyright Copyright © 2016 AMobile Intelligent Corp. All Rights Reserved. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer. Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve the reliability, design and function.
Contents Revision History.............................................................................................i Contents.........................................................................................................ii Preface...........................................................................................................v Declaration of Conformity.....................................................................................v CE..............................................
Contents 3.2 Home Screen................................................................................................22 3.2.1 Extending Home Screen....................................................................24 3.3 Using Cellular Network.................................................................................25 3.3.1 Making/Receiving Calls......................................................................25 3.3.2 Configuring Your SIM Cards................................................
Preface Preface Declaration of Conformity CE The CE symbol on your product indicates that it is in compliance with the directives of the Union European (EU). A Certificate of Compliance is available by contacting Technical Support. This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications when shielded cables are used for external wiring. We recommend the use of shielded cables. This kind of cable is available from AMobile. Please contact your local supplier for ordering information.
Preface FCC Class B This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the guarantee of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Preface The above mentioned directive was published on 2/13/2003. The main purpose of the directive is to prohibit the use of lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) in electrical and electronic products. Member states of the EU are to enforce by 7/1/2006.
Preface Symbols Description This symbol of “CAUTION” indicates that there is a danger of injury to the user or a risk of damage to the product, should warning notices be disregarded. Battery Recycle This symbol indicates electrical warning. Important Safety Instructions Read these safety instructions carefully: 1. Read all cautions and warnings on the equipment. 2. Place this equipment on a reliable surface when installing. Dropping it or letting it fall may cause damage 3.
Preface 12. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord. 13. If the equipment will not be used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage. 14. Never pour any liquid into openings. This may cause fire or electrical shock. 15. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, the equipment should be opened only by qualified service personnel. 16.
Preface Rechargeable Battery Pack Safety With very little care, you can optimize the battery life and maximize the lifespan of the battery. Most importantly, use only the equipment in its ideal operating temperature (as described in 1.5 Specifications) – do not leave it in a hot trunk during the summer. • • Important Terms to Understand “Battery life” means the time the equipment will run before it must be recharged (sometimes this is also called “playtime” or “runtime”).
Preface • • Don’t disassemble the battery, or the battery leakage might cause skin or eye injury. If electrolyte leaking from the battery contacts your skin or clothing, immediately flush it with running water. If it splashes into eye, rinse the eye at least 15 minutes with clean water and then seek medical attention. • • To avoid battery leakage or explosion, don’t discard the battery into water or fire, or put them near a heat source such as a gas stove or an oven.
Preface Cleaning Tools Although many companies have created products to help improve the process of cleaning your devices and peripherals, users can also use household items to clean their devices and peripherals. Below is a listing of items you may need or want to use while cleaning your devices or peripherals. Keep in mind that some components in your device may only be able to be cleaned using a product designed for cleaning that component, if this is the case it will be mentioned in the cleaning.
Preface Disposing of the Equipment • • Within the European Union EU-wide legislation, as implemented in each Member State, requires that waste electrical and electronic products carrying the mark (left) must be disposed of separately from normal household waste. This includes monitors and electrical accessories, such as signal cables or power cords.
Preface Warranty This product is warranted to be in good working order during the warranty period. 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. This warranty does not apply to products damaged by misuse, modifications, accident or disaster.
1 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction -1-
Introduction 1.1. Product Highlights • • Support Android 7.0 • • Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 1.3GHz • • Multiple connectivity including WLAN, WWAN, Bluetooth, NFC and LTE • • WorldMode modem capability (Support FDD/TDD-LTE, WCDMA, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO and GSM/GPRS/EDGE) • • IP67 rated water and dust resistance • • Drop proof: Up to 1.5m • • Accelerometer, Magnetometer, Gyroscope, Light sensor, GPS & Barometer • • Built-in 1D/2D barcode reader 1.
Introduction 1.
Introduction 1.
Introduction 1.5 Specifications System CPU Quad Core ARM Cortex-A53 1.3GHz OS Android 7.0 Memory 3GB LPDDR2 Storage 16 GB eMMC Peripherals and Devices Camera Sensor Barcode Scanner Front: 5.0 MP camera Rear: 13.0 MP camera with Auto-Focus and Flashlight Magnetometer (M-Sensor/E-Compass) Accelerometer (G-sensor) Gyroscope Barometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor 1D/2D barcode reader, either with physical trigger button 1 x built-in microphone 1 x built-in speaker (0.5W) Audio & Vibrator 1 x 3.
Introduction Resolution Brightness (cd/m²) Touch Screen Power Supply 720(W) x 1280(H) 500 cd/m² 5 points capacitive touch (PCT) Battery Type Lithium-ion rechargeable battery, field replaceable. Battery Capacity Typical 3.7V, 4800mAh Battery Life TBD Adapter Input AC100~240C, 50~60 Hz Adapter Output 5V/2A (10W) Mechanical & Environmental Ingress Protection Operating Temp. Storage Temp. Operating Humidity Dimensions (mm) Weight IP67, Up to 1.5m drop resistance.
Introduction -7-
This page is intentionally left blank.
2 Chapter 2 Getting Started Chapter 2.
Getting Started 2.1 Installing microSD and SIM Card To install the microSD card and/or SIM card(s): 1. Pull the back cover release latch towards the bottom of the phone to unlock the latch. Latch locked Latch unlocked 2. Use your finger or thumbnail to gently pry up the cover. 3. Remove the battery, if inserted. The battery is secured by a red slider. Move the slider to the right so that you can remove the battery. Move the slider to the right to unlock the battery.
Getting Started 4. Insert the SIM cards / microSD card following the direction as shown in the graphic. • • To insert SIM card(s): The device comes with one SIM card slots, supports 4G • • To insert a microSD card: Push the microSD card cover toward SIM slot 1 to lift it up. Insert a microSD card following the direction as shown in the graphic. Then push the microSD card cover back into its original position to lock it. 5.
Getting Started Move the slider to the left to secure the battery. 6. Replace the back cover and push the latch towards the cover to lock it. After the SIM card(s) are properly installed, the device is ready to use the celluar network. See 3.3 Using Cellular Network to know how to use them.
Getting Started 2.2 Charging the 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 first time. 2.2.1 Charging the Battery You can charge the GT500V via the provided power adapter or computer USB connection. • • To use the power adapter: Connect the power adapter to your power outlet and connect the USB end to the USB port on the device.
Getting Started Also, a battery indicator will appear in the Notification Area showing the charging percentage. The remaining charging time will also be displayed.
Getting Started 2.3 Installing/Replacing the Battery In case you need to install or replace the battery, follow the steps below to access the battery chamber and replace the battery. 1. Pull the back cover release latch towards the bottom of the phone to unlock the latch. Latch locked Latch unlocked 2. Use your finger or thumbnail to gently pry up the cover. 3. Remove the battery, if inserted. The battery is secured by a red slider. Move the slider to the right so that you can remove the battery.
Getting Started 4. Insert the battery back to the compartment while ensuring gold contacts align with the device contacts. Then move the slider to the left to secure the battery. Move the slider to the left to secure the battery. 5. Replace the back cover and push the latch towards the cover to lock it.
2.4 Optimizing Battery Life To optimize the operating time of the battery, it is recommended that you do the following: • • Decrease the LCD display brightness. • • Set a shorter timeout of inactivity to allow the screen enter sleep mode. • • Turn off the display if you are not using it. • • Always exit the applications if it is not in use. • • Disable the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or GPS function if you are not using it. • • Disable the App that heavily drains the battery if you are not using it.
This page is intentionally left blank.
3 Chapter 3 Using the Rugged Handheld Device Chapter 3.
Using the Rugged Handheld Device 3.1 Using Touch Screen The GT500V comes with a projected capacitive multi-touch screen. Touch control is the main way to interact with the GT500V. Users are able to manipulate icons, graphic buttons, menus, the onscreen keyboard or any onscreen items with touch control. This chapter will walk you through the basic operations. 3.1.
3.1.2 Text Input The GT500V doesn't have a physical keyboard to receive user's text input. To input text on the device, it relies on the "onscreen keyboard" featured by the operating system. An "onscreen keyboard" is a virtual keyboard with most of the standard keys. To open the onscreen keyboard, simply tap a text input field and the keyboard appears. 3.1.3 Sleep Mode When the device suspends to sleep mode, it enters a low power state and the display is off to save the battery power.
3.2 Home Screen The Home screen provides you with an instant access to device status, notifications, application shortcuts, folders and widgets. Simply tap an item and you can launch the associated application. You can also add desired items to the Home screen, extend the Home screen or personalize the wallpaper to tailor it to your personal needs. When you power on the device for the first time, a typical Home screen looks like the example below.
The table below describes the elements on a typical Home screen: Element Notification Area Descriptions The Notification Area is visible across the Home screens. The icons on the left side inform you of new messages, events, alarms, and activities in progress, while the icons on the right side shows the time, signal strength, battery level and other information. Applications you install on your device may show their own icons in this area.
3.2.1 Extending Home Screen The Home screen is extended beyond the screen width to provide more space for adding application shortcuts and widgets. To access the extended Home screen, swipe on the Home screen to the left or right. To add application icons or widgets to the extended Home screen: 1. Tap the App Launcher icon on the Home screen to locate the target application icon or widget. 2. Tap and hold the target icon or widget until the extended Home Screen appears. 3.
3.3 Using Cellular Network After you insert the SIM card(s) to the GT500V for the first time and power on the GT500V, depending on your mobile network carrier you might be guided to activate the account and connect to your mobile network. If you are asked for a PIN to unlock the SIM card when powering on the GT500V, contact your cellular network carrier for the default PIN.
3.4 Using the Wi-Fi Feature The GT500V is capable of Wi-Fi networking. Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that uses an access point, also known as the “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 GT500V needs to be configured including such key to connect to a hotspot.
3.4.1 Enabling Wi-Fi and Connecting to a WLAN 1. Tap Settings | Wi-Fi and turn on Wi-Fi if it isn't enabled yet. 2. The GT500V then proceeds to scan for available Wi-Fi networks in range and displays the names of those found. Secured networks are displayed with waves denoting signal strength plus a lock on them while the open networks don't. 3. Tap a network to connect to it. To connect to a secured network, you’re prompted to enter a password or other credentials.
Under the following situations, you may need to manually add a Wi-Fi network: • When a Wi-Fi network doesn’t broadcast its name (SSID) • When a Wi-Fi network is out of range and you want the GT500V to remember it and auto-connect to it as soon as it gets in range. To add a Wi-Fi network: 1. Tap Settings | Wi-Fi and turn on Wi-Fi if it isn't enabled yet. 2. Tap the menu icon to open the context menu and select Add network. 3. Enter the SSID (name) of the network.
Using the Rugged Handheld Device The GT500V then proceeds to connect to the Wi-Fi network. Any credentials entered are saved so the GT500V automatically connects to it the next time the GT500V gets it within the range. 3.4.3 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network by WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a feature that allows WPS-compliant devices to connect to each other instantly in a secure way.
3.4.4 Forgetting/Modifying a Wi-Fi Network When you don’t want the GT500V to "auto" connect to a Wi-Fi network or when it is a network that you no longer use, remove the Wi-Fi network by the steps below: 1. Tap Settings | Wi-Fi and turn on Wi-Fi if it isn't enabled yet. 2. On the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap and hold the name of the network to forget. A context menu then opens. 3. Tap Forget network. Some Wi-Fi networks may periodically change their passwords to enhance the network security.
When the GT500V is connected to a 3G/4G network, you can share the connection with your laptop or other devices by making your GT500V a Wi-Fi hotspot. To do so: 1. Tap Settings | Wireless & networks | More | Tethering & portable hotspot | Wi-Fi hotspot. 2. Tap Wi-Fi hotspot slider to enable the hotspot function. 3. Tap Set up Wi-Fi hotspot to configure the settings as needed: • Network SSID: Enter a name to identify the wireless network created by the GT500V.
3.5.1 Enabling Bluetooth and Pairing with Bluetooth Device To enable or disable the Bluetooth function: 1. Tap Settings | Bluetooth and turn on Bluetooth if it isn't enabled yet. Note: When Bluetooth is enabled, then the GT500V is visible to nearby devices. 2. If the Bluetooth device you want to pair with is not displayed in the Available devices list, tap the menu icon to open the context menu and select Refresh. The GT500V proceeds to scan for any Bluetooth device in range.
On the device to pair with, a dialog box appears requesting to enter or verify the pairing code. The passkey entered or shown on the GT500V and the Bluetooth device must be the same. If you’re prompted to enter a pin code, try entering 0000 or 1234 (the most common pin code), or look up in the documentation that came with the other Bluetooth device to learn its pin code. Then the devices proceed to pair with each other.
3.5.2 Configuring 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. A profile can provide the ability to transmit phone conversations, to play music in stereo, or to transfer files or other data. Some Bluetooth devices have multiple profiles. To select the profile to use, tap the paired Bluetooth device and then select the profile. 3.5.
3.6 Using the Location Feature The GT500V features positioning function to identify your location. It allows location-based Apps to collect and use your location information to provide location-related service. For example, a third-party App might want to pinpoint a vehicle’s location so as to provide a more efficient route for the driver upon traffic congestion. For a location-based App, you can individually configure whether it is allowed to access to location services when the service is on.
3.6.2 Location Mode In addition to GPS satellite method, the GT500V is also capable of using Wi-Fi and cellular networks to speed up positioning performance. According to the position mode, the battery drain and position accuracy varies. To select a location position mode when the location service is on, 1. Tap Settings | Personal | Location | Mode. 2. Tap Mode and select a mode: • • High accuracy: This mode uses GPS, Wi-Fi and cellular networks to determine location.
3.7 Using the Camera The device is equipped with two cameras: a front-facing camera and a backfacing camera with LED flash. Using the native camera application that comes with the operation system, you can switch between the front and rear cameras and perform other camera operations. To access the camera application, on the Home screen tap the camera icon . The camera application then opens.
When taking a photo: • • To zoom in and out, place two fingers apart or together. • • When you frame your subject on the screen, the rear camera will auto focus on the center of the screen with a focus indicator. To manually make a focus, tap the target or area that you want to focus on. • • To take a photo, press the shutter icon. When recording a video: • • To enable/disable the microphone, tap the Settings icon and then video icon. • • To start the recording, tap the Recorder icon and the timer starts.
3.8 Using the NFC Feature Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range wireless communication technology that enables NFC-capable devices to exchange data such as contacts, photos, music, or web address over a short distance less than 4 centimeters. The NFC detection area is at the back side of the GT500V. 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. NFC detection area 3.8.
1. Tap Settings | Wireless & networks | More | NFC and turn on NFC if it isn't enabled yet. 2. Enable the modes as needed: • P2P mode: Peer-to-Peer mode utilizes Android Beam feature to exchange App contents such as contacts, photos, music, or web address as long as the App supports Android Beam function. To use this mode to exchange data, see 3.8.3 Exchanging Data with NFCEnabled Device for more information. • Tag mode: Allows the GT500V to read NFC tags.
2. On the GT500V, access NFC settings page and make sure P2P mode check box is ticked. 3. Open the content you want to exchange. 4. Make sure the screen of both devices are unlocked, then touch the devices together, back to back. 5. On the GT500V, you will hear a sound and be prompted a message "Touch to beam". Touch the screen of the GT500V to begin the beaming process. 6. The content will appear on the other devices's screen. 3.8.
Using the Rugged Handheld Device 3.9 Using the Barcode Scanner Barcode scanner is an optional feature on the GT500V. Depending on your models, your GT500V might be equipped with 1D/2D barcode scanner. This section will walk you through the basic operations. To get the information on supported barcode formats, see 3.9.2 Supported Barcode Formats for details. To use the barcode scanner, simply press the scan keys on either side of the GT500V to scan the barcode. Scan key Scan key 3.9.
3. A green button shall appear on the screen. Press the button to scan. The button turns green when the scanner is activated. 4. Press the red button to stop. 3.9.
Do not drop your device or cause impacts to your device. warnings WARNING!! Read this information before using your phone This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
