K500 Mobile Computing Device User's Manual Version 2.0 2018.
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Contents Contents Preface ...................................................................................................................v Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................... v CE ............................................................................................................................ v FCC Class B ......................................................................................................
Contents 3.1.3 Sleep Mode ................................................................................................ 17 3.2 Home Screen .......................................................................................................... 18 3.2.1 Using the Quick Settings Panel ................................................................... 20 3.2.2 Extending Home Screen ............................................................................. 20 3.3 Using Cellular Network ................
Preface Preface Declaration of Conformity CE Manufacturer's Name: AMobile Solutions (Xiamen) CO. , LTD Trade Mark: Amobile Model number: ：K500 Operating Temperature: ‐10° C to 40° C This device was tested for typical body‐worn operations. To comply with RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 5mm must be maintained between the user’s body and the handset, including the antenna.
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 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.
The highest SAR value for the K 500 as reported to the FCC when tested for use at the ear is 0.769W/kg and when worn on the body, as described in this user guide, is 0.774W/kg (Body-worn measurements differ among phone models, depending upon available enhancements and FCC requirements). While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement.
Preface RoHS AMobile Intelligent Corporation certifies that all components in its products are in compliance and conform to the European Union’s Restriction of Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Device (RoHS) Directive 2002/95/EC. The above mentioned directive was published on 2/13/2003.
Preface Safety Symbols LASER RADIATION This symbol indicates that a potential hazard to personal safety exists from a laser source. When this symbol is displayed in this manual, pay special attention to the specific safety information associated with the symbol Important Safety Instructions Read these safety instructions carefully: 1. Read all cautions and warnings on the device. 2. Dropping it or letting it fall may cause damage 3. Make sure the correct voltage is connected to the device. 4.
Preface 8. Remove dirt with a lightly moistened cloth and a mild solvent detergent. Then wipe the cabinet with a soft dry cloth. 9. If the device will not be used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid damage by transient overvoltage. 10. Never pour any liquid into openings. This may cause electrical shock. 11. Never open the device. For safety reasons, the device should be opened only by qualified service personnel. 12.
Preface Do not use the power adapter that isn’t made for the device. Supplying the device with inappropriate voltage may cause harm to the battery or, even worse, burn the device. To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. Laser Safety The device's barcode scanner that uses laser lights is a class 2 laser product. DO NOT stare into the laser beams or point the laser beam at anyone's eyes when the barcode scanner is in operation.
Preface and get recharged every three months. If you store an uncharged battery, it could fall into a deep worn-out state which would render it incapable of holding any charge. Be sure to store the equipment and battery at the proper temperature (as described in 1.5 Specifications). Battery Lifespan The non-replaceable batteries for the device are designed to retain up to 80% of their original capacity after 300 charging and recharging cycles when properly maintained.
Preface General Cleaning Tips You may need the following precautions before you begin to clean the device. When you clean any single part or component for the device, please thoroughly read and understand the details below. 1. We strongly recommended that you should shut down the system before you start to clean. 2. When you need to clean the device, please rub it with a piece of dry cloth. 3. Never drop the components inside the device or get circuit board damp or wet. 4.
Preface Recommended Cleaning Procedures 1. Close all application programs 2. Close operating software 3. Turn off the device 4. Remove all peripherals 5. Disconnect the power cable 6. Proceed to clean. Disposing of the Device 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.
Preface Additional Information & Technical Support You can download the related technical documents such as datasheet and user’s manual as well as driver on our website. Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail our customer service when you still cannot get the information you need. http://amobile-solutions.com/web_en/contact.php E-mail: support@amobile.com.tw Warranty This product is warranted to be in good working order during the warranty period.
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1 Chapter 1 Introduction -1-
Introduction 1.1 Product Highlights Fully rugged for warehousing / transportation / manufacturing / retail applications IP-65 certified, 1.5M (5ft.
Introduction 1.2 Package Contents Upon opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the items is missing or appears damaged, contact your local dealer or distributor.
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Introduction 1.5 Specifications Durability Features IP-65 certified 1.5M (5ft.) drop-resistance System CPU octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 8* Cortex A53, 1.8 GHz 1.5GHz OS Android™ 8.1 Memory 2GB Storage 16GB Audio Integrated microphone Integrated speaker Peripherals and Devices Camera Front: N/A Rear: 8.0 megapixel AF camera with LED Accelerometer (G-sensor) Sensor 3-axis digital gyroscope E-Compass/Proximity Sensor Light Sensor Ambient light sensor WLAN Integrated IEEE 802.
Introduction LCD Display Size/Type 4” TFT LCD Resolution 800 x 480 Touch Screen Type 5-point Projected Capacitive Touch screen Glass coating w/ anti-reflection coating Power Supply Power System Lithium-ion battery Lithium-ion rechargeable battery Battery Type Replaceable Battery Capacity 5200mAh Battery Life Up to 8 hours battery life Adapter Input Input: AC100~240C, 50~60 Hz Adapter Output DC power output: 12V/2A Mechanical & Environmental Operating Temp.
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Getting Started 2.1 Installing microSD and SIM Card To install the microSD card and/or SIM card: Figure 2-1 Press the two buttons next to the battery. Figure 2-2 Remove the battery Figure 2-3 Remove the plastic cover. Figure 2-4 As the diagram shown, insert SIM Card and TF Card.
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. Caution: Do not charge the K500 via computer USB connection due to that the voltage output from computer USB is not enough to charge the device. 2.2.1 Charging the Battery To charge the battery using a electrical outlet: 1.
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. Press the two buttons next to the battery. 2. Remove the battery 3. Place battery back to slot and press down 4.
Getting Started 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.
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Using the Mobile Computing Device 3.1 Using Touch Screen The K500 comes with a projected capacitive multi-touch screen. 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.
Using the Mobile Computing Device 3.1.2 Text Input The K500 has a physical keyboard and also onscreen keyboard to receive user's text input. 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. You can manually force the device to enter sleep mode or specify a period of inactivity before it automatically enters sleep mode.
Using the Mobile Computing Device 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.
Using the Mobile Computing Device The table below describes the elements on a typical Home screen: Element Descriptions Notification Area The Notification Area is visible across the Home screens. This area informs you of new messages, events, alarms, and activities in progress. Applications you install on your device may show their own icons or messages in the area. Status Bar You can access the notification panel to see more information by swiping down the Notification Area.
Using the Mobile Computing Device 3.2.1 Using the Quick Settings Panel Swiping down the Status Bar will bring up a Quick Settings panel where you can quickly access some most commonly used settings and features. To enable/disable a feature or switch between available options , simply tap the intended tile. It appears dimmed when disabled and brightened when enabled.
Using the Mobile Computing Device 3.3 Using Cellular Network After you insert the SIM card(s) to the K500 for the first time and power on the K500, 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 K500, contact your cellular network carrier for the default PIN.
Using the Mobile Computing Device 3.3.1 Making/Receiving Calls After you activate your SIM card(s), the K500 auto-connects to your cellular network when it powers on. You can start to use the phone service. Using phone service, e.g., making or answering a call, is similar to the way you use a mobile phone. To use the device for phone service, it is suggested that you connect a wired headset to the device's headset connector or use a wireless Blueooth headset or car kt.
Using the Mobile Computing Device 3.3.3 Data Roaming When the K500 moves to where your cellular network is not available, data roaming connects the K500 to other service providers. This is often useful abroad if you want to keep receiving data across networks. However, the mobile rates can substantially increase as the costs for accessing the Internet are particularly high. Under such situation you may want to disable the data roaming function of the SIM card.
Using the Mobile Computing Device 3.4.1 Enabling Wi-Fi and Connecting to a WLAN 1. Swipe down the Status bar and tap the WI-FI tile to enable Wi-Fi if it isn't enabled yet. 2. In the Quick Settings panel, tap and hold the WI-FI tile to access the Wi-Fi settings page. TheK500 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 the open networks don't.
Using the Mobile Computing Device 3.4.2 Adding a Wi-Fi Network 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 K500 to remember it and auto-connect to it as soon as it gets in range. To add a Wi-Fi network: 1. Swipe down the Status bar and tap the WI-FI tile to enable Wi-Fi if it isn't enabled yet. 2.
Using the Mobile Computing Device 5. Tap Save. The K500 then proceeds to connects to the Wi-Fi network. Any credentials entered are saved so the K500 automatically connects it the next time the K500 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.
Using the Mobile Computing Device 3. Use either of the following methods to make the connection: To use Push button, tap the WPS icon in the upper right corner and a prompt message will appear. Then press the WPS button on your WPS router within two minutes To use PIN method, tap the WPS Pin Entry to open the context menu and then tap WPS Pin Entry. You will be prompted with a PIN. Enter that PIN on your WiFi router within two minutes. 4. WPS authentication process will start.
Using the Mobile Computing Device 3.4.4 Forgetting/Modifying a Wi-Fi Network When you don’t want the K500 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. Swipe down the Status bar and tap the WI-FI tile to enable Wi-Fi if it isn't enabled yet. 2. In the Quick Settings panel, tap and hold the WI-FI tile to access the Wi-Fi settings page. 3. On the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap network to forget. 4. Tap Forget.
Using the Mobile Computing Device When Wi-Fi hotspot is enabled, a Wi-Fi hotspot icon will appear in the Notification Area. You can swipe down the icon to see the connection information. 3.5 Using the Bluetooth Feature Bluetooth enables the wireless connection over a short distance about 8 meters. It is specified as a "wireless personal area network" (WPAN).
Using the Mobile Computing Device 3.5.1 Enabling Bluetooth and Pairing with Bluetooth Device To enable or disable the Bluetooth function: 1. Swipe down the Status bar and tap the BLUETOOTH tile to enable Bluetooth if it isn't enabled yet. 2. In the Quick Settings panel, tap and hold the BLUETOOTH tile to access the Bluetooth settings page. 3. If the Bluetooth device you want to pair with is not displayed in the AVAILABLE DEVICES list, tap Pair new device.
Using the Mobile Computing Device 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 K500 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 Bluetooh device to learn its pin code. Then the devices proceed to pair with each other. 3.5.
Using the Mobile Computing Device 3.5.3 Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device To disconnect the K500 from a Bluetooth device: 1. Swipe down the Status bar. In the Quick Settings panel, tap and hold the BLUETOOTH tile to access the Bluetooth settings page. 2. In the PAIRED DEVICES list, find the device to disconnect. 3. Tap the icon at the right of the device. A "Paired Bluetooth device" page opens for that paired device. 4. Tap FORGET. The selected device is unpaired and disconnected. 3.5.
Using the Mobile Computing Device 3.5.5 Additional Bluetooth Settings From the Bluetooth settings page, tap the menu icon on to get the following options: 1. Device name: Allows you to edit the Bluetooth name of the K500 that will be shown to others when they try to search for it. 2. Received files: Open the location where downloaded and uploaded Bluetooth files are stored.
Using the Mobile Computing Device 3.6 Using the Location Feature The K500 features positioning function to identify your location. It allows locationbased 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.
Using the Mobile Computing Device Battery saving: This mode uses Wi-Fi and cellular networks to determine your location. Select this mode if you need to extend the battery life. Device only: This mode determines your location using GPS only. Without using Wi-Fi and cellular networks to improve the startup process, it takes longer to determine the location. 3.7 Using Camera The device is equipped with one camera: a back- facing camera with LED flash.
Using the Mobile Computing Device When taking a photo: To zoom in and out, place two fingers apart or together. When you frame your subject on the screen, the 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.
Using the Mobile Computing Device 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 K500. 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. 3.8.
Using the Mobile Computing Device 3.8.3 Exchanging Data with NFC-Enabled Device To use NFC to exchange App contents, both sending and receiving devices must be NFC-enabled and unlocked. The following describes how to beam App content from the K500 to another NFC device: 1. Make sure both devices are NFC-enabled. For your K500, enableNFC as described in 3.7.1 Enabling/Disabling NFC if it isn't enabled yet. 2. Open the content you want to exchange. 3.
Using the Mobile Computing Device 3.9 Using the Barcode Scanner Barcode scanner is an optional feature on the K500. Depending on your models, your K500 might be equipped with1D/ 2D barcode scanner. This section will walk you through the basic operations. To get the information on supported barcode formats, see 3.8.3 Supported Barcode Formats for details. Caution: The barcode scanner uses laser lights to scan barcodes.
Appendices 5. Tap the APK file and then follow the prompts to install the application. 3.9.2 Scanning the Barcode Generally a third-party barcode application will be used to process the data read by the scanner. This user manual will not cover these applications. The following steps serve as an example only to show the basic operation of the barcode scanner. 1. To scan a 2D barcode like QR code: Launch the web browser. 2. Point the scanner window at the barcode and press either of the two Scan keys.
Appendices 3.9.
Appendices This device was tested for typical body operations. To comply with RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 5mm must be maintained between the user’s body and the Smart phone, including the antenna. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories used by this device should not contain any metallic components. Body operations that do not meet these requirements may not comply with RF exposure requirements and should be avoided.
