HANDHELD COMPUTER DF7A USER’S GUIDE (Preliminary Version)
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Regulatory Information/ Disclaimers Installation and use of this computer must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class-B digital device pursuant part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy. If not being installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
CE Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
CE Declaration of Conformity It is confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC), Low-voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) and the procedures given in R&TTE Directive (99/5/EC). The equipment was passed, and the equipment test was performed according to the following European standards: EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006) EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011) / EN 301 489-3 V1.6.
Power Conservation This handheld computer consumes less power compared to conventional consumer computers. The power consumption may be further reduced by properly configuring the Power Management Setup. It is recommended that the power saving features be enabled even when not running on battery power. Power Management features can conserve power without degrading system performance.
Battery Precautions Only use batteries designed for this handheld computer. Using incompatible battery types may cause explosion, leakage or damage to the computer. Do not remove the battery from the computer while the computer is powered on. Do not continuously use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way. Even if the computer is able to continuously work with a damaged battery, the circuit damage may occur and possibly cause fire.
Environmental Information, Material Safety & Recycling All materials used in the manufacturing of this equipment are recyclable or environmentally friendly. Please recycle the packing materials in accordance with local regulations at the end of the product's service life. Notice: The equipment may contain insignificant amount of hazardous substances for health and environment below control level.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 - Getting Started .............................................................................. 1 Unpacking.................................................................................................................1 Workplace.................................................................................................................2 Environmental Ratings ...........................................................................................2 Ruggedness ..........
External Storage ....................................................................................................29 OS............................................................................................................................29 Audio .......................................................................................................................29 Display ....................................................................................................................
Getting Started Chapter 1 - Getting Started Unpacking The following list of items are packaged and shipped along with your handheld computer. If any of these items is missing or damaged, please notify your dealer immediately.
Getting Started Workplace A clean and moisture-free environment is preferred. Make room for air circulation. Remember to avoid areas from: Sudden or extreme changes in temperature. Extreme heat. Strong electromagnetic fields (Near television set, motor rotation area, etc.). Dust or high humidity. If this handheld computer is required to work in a hostile environment, please maintain your handheld computer regularly by cleaning dust, water, and etc.
Getting Started Appearance Overview Before starting to use your handheld computer, it is advisable that you take a quick glance to familiarize yourself with the locations of your device’s external buttons and components. Note, the following illustrations show optional devices which may not on your device. Front View 1 2 4 5 3 No.
Getting Started readable screen. 5 Function Keys Back/Home/Menu Rear View 1 2 3 No. Feature Functional Description 1 Battery Lock Slot-type head for locking the battery. 2 Speaker Mono Speaker for audio output. 3 Battery Pack Provides power source to your device.
Getting Started Right View 1 No. 2 Feature Functional Description 1 Power Button Turns the device ON/OFF. Put the device to suspend mode. 2 Micro SD Card Slot Removable mass storage media. Remark Left View 1 No. 2 Feature Functional Description 1 Volume up control Increases device audio volume. 2 Volume down control Decreases device audio volume.
Getting Started Top View L2 No. Feature 1 L1 Functional Description Remark 1 Embedded ANT. Optional Embedded ANT. for GPS L1 SMA ANT. Optional SMA ANT. function: WiFi & Bluetooth, GPS Refer to Appendix L2 SMA ANT. Optional SMA ANT. function: WiFi & Bluetooth, GPS Refer to Appendix Bottom View 1 L5‐3 L5‐2 L5‐1 L5 No.
Getting Started Ready for Use After taking a quick look at your handheld computer, the following illustrations will help you setup your handheld computer ready for operations. Mounting the Battery A. Mount the battery into the battery bay. B. Turn clockwise and lock firmly with a slot screwdriver or a coin.
Getting Started Connecting the AC Adapter 1. Insert the end of LEMO connector to 2. Plug the AC cord into the AC adapter. the micro USB client. 3. Plug the AC power plug into an electrical outlet. Turning ON the Power A. Make sure the battery is securely mounted. Connect all power cords properly. B. Turn on the power of your handheld computer by pressing the “Power Button“. Press the button to turn on the power of your handheld computer.
Getting Started Turning Off the Power To turn off the power of your handheld computer, press the power button once and wait for the Power Menu to be displayed onscreen. From the Power Menu, tap the “Power Off” button to turn off the power of your handheld computer. Note: If you lose power during operation (i.e. running out of battery), all unsaved work and data will be lost.
Operating Information Chapter 2 - Operating Information Start Using Your Handheld Computer Turn on your handheld computer by pressing the power button few seconds until you feel vibration. After turning on the power of your handheld computer, the device will boot up with Android system. Boot Up When turning on the power, your will see “LOADING” on the screen and your handheld computer will start to load the required boot up files and processes for operation. This start-up procedure is called “boot up”.
Operating Information Main Dock The Main Dock, which is located at the bottom of your desktop, allows you to easily launch programs and applications installed within your handheld computer. Users can set and customize the Main Dock by their preference. A sample image of Main Dock is provided as below.
Operating Information Suspend / Stop Using Your Handheld Computer Suspend In order to conserve your device battery life, you may place your device into suspend mode. By pressing the power button, the display of your handheld computer will be turned off, entering into suspend mode. Suspend is an ideal state for your device when you want to conserve more battery life, do not need to stop wireless connectivity, and keep your device ready to resume back to work on a moment’s notice.
Operating Information terminated, no wireless connectivity is established and all unsaved data are lost. Power Off is an ideal state for your handheld device when you do not need to operate your device for an extended period of time. Hardware Reset If you press the power button for more than 8 seconds, the hardware of the device will reset. Note that this will cause time zone setting to change and you may have to set the appropriate time zone for your own location.
Operating Information Using the Touchscreen Basic Operation Your handheld computer is equipped with a highly sensitive touch screen, allowing you to navigate on the touch screen easily without using other external devices. A list of operating tips is provided below to help you operate the touch screen more effectively. Desired Operation Action Tap Tap the screen with your finger when you want to select onscreen items such as application, icons, or onscreen buttons.
Operating Information Using Application Keys The following table shows basic functions of using application keys. Application Keys Functions Back Press to return to the previous screen. Home - Press to return to the Home screen. - Press and hold to show applications recently used. Menu - Press to open the menu. - Press and hold to turn on onscreen keyboard.
Operating Information Audio Features Your handheld computer is equipped with an audio codec for sound playback. To adjust the volume of your device, please use the volume up/down button located at the upper left side of your device.
Operating Information Manage Micro SD Card Your handheld computer has a Micro SD card slot for storage expansion. The Micro SD card slot supports SDHC format, which supports card capacity up to 32 GB. The card slots are located at the bottom-right side of your handheld computer. To remove the card slot cover, please use a slot head screwdriver or a suitable sized coin. Turn counterclockwise to unlock. The micro SD card slot is located at the bottom side.
Operating Information Inserting Micro SD Card Insert Micro SD card into the bottom card slot with pins facing up. Removing Micro SD Card To remove micro SD card, it is suggested to safely remove it by Tap Menu key Settings => Storage => Unmount SD card, as the following illustration shows.
Operating Information Note: Do not have a sudden removal of SD cards when the device is turned on. Such an action may cause data loss.
Operating Information Device Connectivity For your ease of operations, you can turn on/off your wireless devices through Setting Menu. The following image is an example of wireless and networks connection.
Operating Information Wi-Fi (Option) Wi-Fi is an optional wireless communication module for your handheld computer for Wi-Fi connectivity. The Wi-Fi module of your handheld computer supports IEEE 802.11 b/g/n. To activate your Wi-Fi function, please follow the steps below: 1. Tap the Setting icon . 2. Swipe the bar to the ON position to turn on WLAN connection. 3. Establish Wi-Fi Connections You may have to insert passwords to set up and enable the connection.
Operating Information Bluetooth (Option) A Class 2, Bluetooth® v2.1 + EDR system with A2DP is an optional device for your handheld computer. This module is backward compatible with v1.1/1.2/2.0 devices and provides your handheld computer with a short-range wireless communication protocol to connect with other compatible devices. To activate your Bluetooth functions, please follow the instructions below. 1. Tap the Setting icon 2. Tap Bluetooth to turn on the function. 3.
Operating Information GPS (Option) GPS is an optional module for your handheld computer. The GPS module allows you to locate your position through satellites. To make sure that it can function normally, please use the device outside with a clear view of the sky and do not cover the antenna. To activate your GPS functions, please tap the GPS APP, and the device will search the satellite automatically. Please follow the instructions below. 1. Tap u-center APP. 2.
Operating Information Chapter 3- Managing Power AC Adapter The AC adapter performs two functions: It powers the computer from an external AC source. It charges the computer battery. The adapter automatically detects the AC line voltage (100V or 240V) and adjusts accordingly. The following are recommended when using the AC adapter: Use a properly grounded AC outlet. Use one AC outlet exclusively for the computer. Having other appliances on the same line may cause interference.
Operating Information Standard: LEMO Conn. Optional: Micro USB Conn. Note: To ensure system stability, please connect your computer to an external power source when operating at ‐20 °C ambient temperature.
Operating Information Battery The power source of your handheld computer will automatically switch to battery when external power source (such as AC adapter or optional vehicle adapter) is disconnected. The following section provides battery related information, operation, as well as power-saving tips. Battery Low When the battery is nearly exhausted, “Battery Low” warning message will be shown.
Operating Information Battery Gauge For checking battery status, please do the following step: Tap Settings => About phone => Status Then, the remainig Battery Power Saving Tips You may extend the battery life of your handheld computer by: Lower the LCD display brightness using backlight control. Put your device into lock by pressing the power button to conserve battery life. Power off the handheld computer when the device will not be used for an extended period of time.
Operating Information Changing Battery When the battery is nearly exhausted, you can continue operation by either connecting your handheld computer to an external power source (such as AC adapter), or replacing the battery. Note: Always remember to turn OFF the power of your handheld computer before changing the battery.
Specifications Chapter 4- Specifications Processor Qualcomm MSM8225Q™ Quad-Core Cortex™-A5 1.2GHz Memory RAM: 1GB Mobile RAM ROM: 8 GB External Storage Micro SD Card (support SDHC up to 32G) OS Android 4.1.
Specifications Display 5” WVGA (480 x 800 pixel) with LED B/L Capacitive Multi Touch +Sunlight Readable screen Anti-glare screen treatments Optical bonding Brightness (min.~typ.): 320~384 nits Wireless Communication Devices IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi (2.4GHz) Bluetooth 2.1/3.
Specifications I/O Ports Right: Micro SD card slot Optional Expansion POGO 20 pin (L3) Left: Optional Cradle POGO 20 pin (L4) Top: Optional SMA ANT. Bottom: DC-in/USB client: - Standard: Sealed DC-in 5V with LEMO Conn. (8 pin) - Optional: Sealed Micro USB L5: Optional Sealed Fischer Connector L5-1~L5-3 . Choose 1 out of 5 for each connector - RS232 x 1 - USB x 1 - 100M LAN x 1 - Headset x 1 - VGA x 1 Note: For sealed fischer connectors, each function can only be chosen once.
Specifications Battery 3.7V 3520 mAh Lithium-ion Battery (BD61A) 4.5 hours Battery life (Depends on your usage and device settings) Double Capacity Battery (Option) 3.
Specifications Case Materials and Color Antenna Cover: Recyclable UL grade PC + ABS GE C2800 or C6200 Body: Magnesium Alloy AZ91D + Recyclable UL grade PC + ABS GE C2800 or C6200 Buttons: Silicon Rubber PCB: FR-4, UL 94V-0 Battery: Rechargeable Lithium Ion (Electrochemistry system: LiCoO2+C=Li1-XCoO2+CLiX) Packing: Carton: Recycled/Recyclable Paper (unbleached) Cushion: Recyclable EPE Carrying Bag: Recyclable PE Fiber Quick Guide: Recycled/Recyclable Paper Color: Black Certification CE
Specifications Accessories 20W AC Adapter 1M USB Cable (LEMO 8p to USB) Optional Carry Bag (Same as DB6) Optional 1M USB Cable (Micro USB to USB) Optional 1M VGA Test Cable (Fischer 9p to DB15) Optional 1M RS232 Test Cable (Fischer 9p to DB9) Optional 1M MLAN Test Cable (Fischer 5p to RJ45) Optional 20cm USB Test Cable (Fischer 5p to USB) Optional 10cm Headset Test Cable (Fischer 5p to Audio Jack 3.
Specifications Multi-Charger MCDF (Option) INDICATORS AND PORTS Indicators: Power Indicator: Show green light when attaching 90W AC Adapter. Charger Indicator: Show orange light when charging battery, or OFF for fully charged. Battery Charging Ports x 4 Applicable Batteries: BD61A: 3.7V, 3520mAh Li-ion battery pack BD61B: 3.
Maintenance and Service Chapter 5 - Maintenance and Service Cleaning ALWAYS turn off the power, unplug the power cord and remove the battery before cleaning. The exterior of the device and display may be wiped with a clean, soft, and lint-free cloth. If there is difficulty removing dirt, apply non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner to the cloth and wipe clean. An air gun is recommended for cleaning water and dust. For salty water please clean with fresh water then blow-dry with an air gun.
Maintenance and Service Networking Problems I cannot connect to a wireless Wi-Fi network Wi-Fi Make sure that: - Your handheld computer is within the range of a wireless access point.. - Check if the Wi-Fi has been turned on. I cannot connect to another device with Bluetooth network Bluetooth Ensure that: - Both devices have Bluetooth turned on. - The distance between the two devices is not over 10 meters/32 feet and that there are no large obstructions between the devices.
Maintenance and Service RMA Service 1. If troubleshooting steps are unsuccessful, consult your dealer for RMA. 2. Shipping instructions: 3. Remove any personal data. 4. Use the original shipping container and packing materials, if possible. 5. If the original packing materials are not available, wrap the equipment with soft material (e.g. PU/PE form) then put the wrapped equipment into a hard cardboard shipping box. 6.
Appendix Appendix: Options and CDP (custom design project) for the expansion of your handheld computer L2 L1 L3 DC‐in/USB L5‐3 L5‐2 L5‐1 client L4 L5 Location Feature DC-in/USB client Functional Description □Standard sealed DC-in 5V with LEMO □Optional sealed Micro USB L1 SMA Select one: □WiFi & BT □GPS L2 SMA Select one: □WiFi & BT □GPS L3 POGO conn. □POGO 20pin L4 POGO conn.
Appendix Note: If Fischer Connector is chosen for L5‐1, .it will be a little extended than the other two Fischer Connectors, as the following illustration shows.
