CipherLab RS30 User Manual

Android 4.4

RS30

Version 1.00

The software is provided under a license agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure a n d is also protected by copyright law. R ev erse engineering of the soft ware is prohibited.

Due to continued product development this information may change without notice. The information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential between CIPHERLAB and the cli ent and remains the excl usive property of CIPHERLAB CO. , LTD. If you find any problems in the documentation, please report them to us in writing. CIPHERLAB does not warrant that this document is error-free.

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The CipherLab logo is a registered trademark of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. All brand , product and ser vic e, and t radema rk na mes are t he pr opert y of th eir r egist ered

owners. The editorial use of these names is for identification as well as to the benefit of the

owners, with no intent ion of infringeme nt .

CIPHERLAB CO., LTD.

Website: http://www.CipherLab.com

FOR USA

IMPORTANT NOTICES

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 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 ca n radiate radio frequ ency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 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:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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 interferenc e received, incl uding interferenc e that may caus e undesired operation.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.

FOR PRODUCT WITH LASER

SPECIFIC ABSORPTION RATE (SAR) INFORMATION

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CARE & MAINTENANCE

CAUTION This laser c om pone nt em its FD A / IEC C las s 2 la ser lig ht at the exit p ort . Do not

stare into beam.

The product complies with the FCC / Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environm e n t an d a re safe for inten ded operation as describ ed i n t his manual. The furthe r RF exp osure r eduction can be achieved if the p roduct s can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the d evice to lower outpu t power if such funct ion is available.

1. FCC SAR Value USA (1g): Body position is 0.23 W/kg and head position is 1.14 W/Kg.

2. CE SAR Value CE (10g): Body-Worn (1.5cm gap) is 0.184 W/Kg.

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTI ONS.

 The use of any batteries or charging devices, which are not originally sold or

manufactured by CipherLab, will void your warranty and may cause damage to human body or the product itself.

 DO NOT disassemble, incinerate or short circuit the battery.  DO NOT expose the scanner or the battery to any flammable sources.  For green-environment issue, it's important that batteries should be recycled in a

proper way.

 Under no circumstances, internal components are self-serviceable.

 This mobile computer is intended for industrial use. The mobile computer is rated

IP65, however, damage may be done to the mobile computer if it is exposed to extreme temperatures or soaked in water.

 Wh en the body of t he mobile comp uter gets d irty, use a cl ean, wet cloth to wipe off

dust and debris. DO NOT use bleaches or cleaners.

 Use a clean, non-abra sive, lint-free cloth to wipe dust off the LCD touch screen. DO

NOT use any poi n t ed or sharp ob j ects against the surface. Always keep the LCD dry.

 If you want to put away the mobile computer for a period of time, download the

collected data to a host computer, and then remove the battery pack from the mobile computer’s battery compartment. Store the mobile computer and battery pack separately.

 If you encounter malfunction on the mobile computer, write down the specific

scenario and consult your local sales representative.

Version

Date

Notes

1.00 Jan 26, 2015

RELEASE NOTES

 Initial release

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT NOTICES..................................................................................................................... - 3 -

RELEASE NOTES ............................................................................................................................ - 7 -

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 1

QUICK START .................................................................................................................................... 3

USING THE RS30 MOBILE COMPUTER ........................................................................................... 13

For USA .......................................................................................................................................... - 3 -

For Canada .................................................................................................................................... - 4 -

For Product with Laser .................................................................................................................. - 5 -

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information ................................................................................ - 5 -

Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................ - 5 -

Care & Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... - 5 -

Features ............................................................................................................................................. 2

Inside the Package ............................................................................................................................ 2

Accessories ........................................................................................................................................ 2

1.1. Overview ................................................................................................................... 3

1.1.1. Installing Battery ...................................................................................................... 5

1.1.2. Installing SIM Card, SAM Card and Memory Card ................................................. 6

1.1.3. Power On/Off Mobile Computer ............................................................................. 7

1.1.4. Using Hardware Buttons ......................................................................................... 7

1.1.5. Connecting Headset ................................................................................................ 8

1.2. Charging & Communication .................................................................................... 9

1.2.1. Charge Mobile Computer ........................................................................................ 9

1.2.2. Wired Data Transmission ...................................................................................... 11

1.2.3. Using Wireless Networks ....................................................................................... 11

2.1. Battery .................................................................................................................... 14

2.1.1. Battery Status Indicators....................................................................................... 15

2.1.2. Monitor Battery Level ............................................................................................ 16

2.1.3. Replace Main Battery ............................................................................................ 18

2.1.4. Power Management .............................................................................................. 19

2.2. Memory .................................................................................................................. 20

2.2.1. Check Storage Space ............................................................................................ 21

2.3. Touch Screen ......................................................................................................... 22

2.3.1. Screen Brightness ................................................................................................. 22

2.3.2. Screen Rotation ..................................................................................................... 22

2.3.3. Screen Timeout Settings ....................................................................................... 23

2.3.4. Text Size ................................................................................................................. 24

2.4. Notifications ........................................................................................................... 25

2.4.1. Status LED ............................................................................................................. 25

2.4.2. Audio ....................................................................................................................... 25

2.4.3. Vibrator ................................................................................................................... 27

BASIC OPERATION OF THE RS30 MOBILE COMPUTER ................................................................... 35

WIRELESS RADIOS .......................................................................................................................... 53

USING THE PHONE.......................................................................................................................... 67

2.5. Date and Time ....................................................................................................... 28

2.5.1. Set Date, Time and Time Zone ............................................................................. 28

2.6. Language & Keyboard Input ................................................................................. 29

2.6.1. On-screen Keyboard .............................................................................................. 29

2.7. Sound and Volume ................................................................................................ 30

2.8. Data Capture .......................................................................................................... 31

2.8.1. Barcode Reader ..................................................................................................... 31

2.8.2. Digital Camera ....................................................................................................... 31

2.9. Snap-on USB Cable ............................................................................................... 32

2.10. Charging & Communication Cradle ...................................................................... 32

3.1. Home Screen ......................................................................................................... 36

3.1.1. Customize Home Screen ....................................................................................... 38

3.1.2. Customize Wallpaper............................................................................................. 40

3.2. Widgets ................................................................................................................... 41

3.2.1. Add Widgets ........................................................................................................... 42

3.2.2. Remove Widgets .................................................................................................... 43

3.3. Status Bar .............................................................................................................. 44

3.4. Notifications Panel ................................................................................................ 47

3.5. Applications Menu ................................................................................................. 49

3.6. Manage Applications ............................................................................................. 51

3.6.1. Current Applications .............................................................................................. 51

3.7. Suspend & Lock ..................................................................................................... 52

3.7.1. Suspend Device ..................................................................................................... 52

3.7.2. Lock Device ............................................................................................................ 52

4.1. Use Wireless Wide Area Network ......................................................................... 54

4.2. Use Wireless Local Area Network (Wi-Fi) ............................................................. 56

4.2.1. Power On/Off Wi-Fi ................................................................................................ 56

4.2.2. Connect to Wi-Fi Network ...................................................................................... 56

4.2.3. Manually Add Wi-Fi Network ................................................................................. 58

4.3. Use Bluetooth ........................................................................................................ 59

4.3.1. Bluetooth Profiles .................................................................................................. 59

4.3.2. Power On/Off Bluetooth ........................................................................................ 60

4.3.3. Set Bluetooth Visibility........................................................................................... 61

4.3.4. Change Bluetooth Name ....................................................................................... 62

4.3.5. Pair Bluetooth Device ............................................................................................ 62

4.3.6. Unpair Bluetooth Device ....................................................................................... 63

4.3.7. Select Bluetooth Service ....................................................................................... 63

4.4. Use Near Field Communications .......................................................................... 64

5.1. Phone Power .......................................................................................................... 68

5.1.1. Turn On/Off Phone Power ..................................................................................... 69

5.1.2. SIM Card Missing ................................................................................................... 69

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 71

Platform, Processor & Memory....................................................................................................... 71

Communication & Data Capture .................................................................................................... 71

Electrical Characteristics ................................................................................................................ 72

Physical Characteristics .................................................................................................................. 73

Environmental Characteristics ....................................................................................................... 74

Programming Support ..................................................................................................................... 75

Accessories ...................................................................................................................................... 75

The RS30 Mobile Computer, powered by Android 4.4, is light-weight, easy to use, and

INTRODUCTION

provides more powerful and handy tools to delivering flexibility in customization. Specifically designed to work as an industrial PDA, the RS30 Mobil e Computer provi des

rich options of data collection, voice and data communication , lon g-lasting working hours, and so on. Its large color transmissive TFT display guarantees ease in reading in all lighting conditions. Integrated with Bluetooth and 802.11b/g technologies, you may choose to include a GSM/GPRS module to gain greater speeds and optimal mobility. In particular, an integrated GPS receiver is made available for use with third-party location-based applications.

This manual serves to guide you through how to install, configure, and operate the mobile compu te r. Th e C are & Ma i nt enan ce sect i on i s sp ecif ic all y crucial for th ose wh o a re in charge of taking care of the mobile computer.

We recommend you to keep one copy of the manual at hand for quick reference or maintenance purposes. To avoid any improper disposal or operation, please read the manual thoroughly before use.

Thank you for choosing CipherLab products!

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FEATURES

INSIDE THE PACKAGE

ACCESSORIES

 Built tough to survive drop test and sealed against moisture/dust to industrial

standard IP54

 Android 4.4 operating system with a powerful MT8382 Quad Core 1.3 GHz processor  8GB eMMC flash memory to store OS and software programs  1GB LPDDR2 to store and run programs, as well as store program data  One microSD expansion slot for SDHC memory card up to 32GB with SDXC support  Three reader options — 1D linear, 1D laser or 2D imager  Built-in 8.0 Megapixel CMOS digital camera with white LED for flash and auto focus  Left and right side triggers for ambidextrous scanning  Tota l wirel ess solution — connectivity includes Bluetooth, 802.11b/g and GSM/EDGE/

UMTS/HSPA

 A 4.7” color transmissive TFT display delivering excellent visibility in all lighting

conditions

 Programmable feedback indicators including speaker and vibrator  Built-in scan engine setting tool Reader Configuration  Accessories and peripherals include Snap-on Charging Cable and Charging Cradle

The following items are included in the kit package. Save the box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the mobile computer.

 RS30 Mobile Computer  Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack  Wrist Band  Protective Boot  AC Power Adaptor  Quick Guide

 Snap-on Charging Cable  Charging Cradle

1.1. OVERVIEW

Chapter 1

QUICK START

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No. Description No. Description

1 Light Sensor 2 Receiver

3 Status LED 4 Touchscreen

5 Power Button 6 Micro USB Port

7 Side Key 8 Speaker

9 Wristband Slot 10 Charging Pins

11 Headset Jack 12 Scan Window

13 Camera Flash 14 Camera

15 Battery Cover Latch 16 Battery Cover

17 Volume Buttons 18 Side Key

19 Wristband Slot

Chapter 1 Quick Start

1.1.1. INSTALLING BATTERY

For shipping and storage purposes, the mobile computer and the main battery are saved in separate packages.

Note: Any improper handling may reduce the battery life. To install the main battery:

1) Push the battery lock at the top of the battery cove r to the right in order to unlock.

2) Open the battery cover by pulling up the tab in the lower right corner.

3) Insert the main battery with the contact pins seated in the bottom left corner.

4) Fix the left edge of the battery cover first.

5) Press in the battery cover at the dotted sites.

6) Push the battery lock back to the lock position.

Warning: (1) Check that the battery lock is at the “lock” position before powering on the device. (2) For initial use, in sert a charg ed bat te ry, lock batt ery c ove r i n pl ace, then press the

Power key to power on the mobile computer.

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1.1.2. INSTALLING SIM CARD, SAM CARD AND MEMORY CARD

Insert Cards

Remove Cards

The RS30 Mobile Computer is equipped with two SIM ca rd slots, one SAM card sl ot and one memory card slot.

1) Remove the battery cover as described in steps 1-3 of Installing Battery.

2) The two SIM card slots are located above the slots for the SAM card and SD card.

Insert the cards into their respective slots according to the directions indicated. Push the cards to lock them in.

The SIM 1 slot (on the right) supports both 2G and 3G networks, while the SIM 2 slot (on the left) supports only 2G networks.

3) Replace the battery cover and push the ba ttery lock back to the lock position.

1) Remove the battery cover as described in steps 1-3 of Installing Battery.

2) Push the SIM cards, SAM card and SD card to eject them from their slots.

3) Replace the battery cover and push the battery lock back to the lock position.

Chapter 1 Quick Start

1.1.3. POWER ON/OFF MOBILE COMPUTER

POWER ON

POWER OFF

1.1.4. USING HARDWARE BUTTONS

Button

Function

Description

To power on the mobile computer, press and hold the power button located on the upper right side of the device. The mobile computer opens to show the Home Screen

Note: For the mobile computer to power on, the battery cover must be secured in place.

To power off the mobile computer, press and hold the power button for more than three secon ds. A menu wi ll appear on -screen wh ich allows you t o power off the devi ce, switch to airplane mode, or set the system sound to mute or vibrate only. Make sure all user data and tasks have been stored before tapping Power off.

On the bottom of the mobile computer are three hardware buttons that deliver the following functions:

Back button

Home button

Recent apps button

Returns to the previous screen or closes the active window or keyboard.

Displays the Home screen. Tap and hold the Home button to ope n a list of recently used applications.

Opens a list of recently used applications.

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1.1.5. CONNECTING HEADSET

The he adset jack is located on the top of the mob ile comput er. You c an use th e headset for audio playback or communicat ion via the phone application, audio instant messaging, etc.

1) Flip up the rubber cover.

2) Connect the headset to the headset jack.

3) Replace the rubber cover.

Chapter 1 Quick Start

1.2. CHARGING & COMMUNICATION

1.2.1. CHARGE MOBILE COMPUTER

Charging Time

The backup battery is mounted on the main board. Its role is to temporarily

obile computer in suspension when the main battery is drained out so data in

Charging Temperature

at room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for optimal

Operation on Battery Power

after the battery is drained out, we suggest that you

or connect the mobile computer to an

The main battery may not be charg ed to ful l for shi pment . When you first rec eive th e kit package, you will need to charge the main battery to full before using the mobile computer. You may use the USB Snap-on USB Cable or Charging Cradle along with a power adapter to charge the mobile computer.

 Main batt e ry: The main battery powers the mob ile computer to work. It takes approximately 4

hours to charge an empty main battery to full. The charging LED above the screen (located on the right) will light u p in red while charging and will turn green when charging is complete.

 When the main battery is removed, R TC retention will be m a intained.  Backup battery:

keep the m DRAM will be retained. The backup battery takes approximately 3.5 hours to charge to full by the main battery or power adapter.

 It is recommended to charge the battery

performance.

 Battery charging stops when ambient temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 40°C.

 When 802.11b/g, GSM/GPRS, Bluetooth and GPS are all enabled on battery power, the main

battery charge w ill drop down substantially.

 In order to prevent system shut down

keep a fresh battery for replacement at all times, external power.

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USING USB SNAP-ON USB CABLE

RS30 LED Indicator

Status

Description

1) Fasten the Snap-on USB Cable to the lower end of the mobile computer.

2) Connect the other end of the Snap-on USB Cable to the adapter.

3) Fix the adapter plug onto the adapter, and plug in into an electrical outlet.

Charging Red, solid Charging the mobile c om puter

Green, solid Charging complete

Chapter 1 Quick Start

USING CRADLE

RS30 Cradle LED Indicator

Status

Description

1.2.2. WIRED DATA TRANSMISSION

1.2.3. USING WIRELESS NETWORKS

1) Insert the mobile computer onto the Charging Cradle.

2) If a Protective Boot is installed on the mobile computer, remove the cap on the

Cradle’s charging station, and insert the mobile computer.

3) Connect the adapter to the Cradle, and plug the other end into an electrical outlet.

Charging Red, solid Charging the mobile c om puter

Green, solid Charging complete

No light Charging error (charging will sto p)

Use the micro USB cable to connect the mobile computer to your PC for data transmission.

The mobile computer supports widely applied wireless technologies, Bluetooth and

802.11b/g, and is able to send/receive data in real time in an efficient way. Select GSM/GPRS modules embedded for a total wireless solution for data and voice communication.

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This chapter explains the features and usag e of the mobile computer.

IN THIS CHAPTER

Chapter 2

USING THE RS30 MOBILE COMPUTER

2.1 Battery ...................................................................... 14

2.2 Memory ..................................................................... 20

2.3 Touch Screen ............................................................. 22

2.4 Notifications ............................................................... 25

2.5 Date and Time ............................................................ 28

2.6 Language & Keyboard Input ......................................... 29

2.7 Sound and Volume ...................................................... 30

2.8 Data Capture .............................................................. 31

2.9 Snap-on USB Cable ..................................................... 32

2.10 Charging & Communic ation Cradle .............................. 32

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2.1. BATTERY

 Main Battery

The mobile computer is powered by a rechargeable 3.8V / 3100mAh Li-ion battery pack, and it takes approximately 4 hours to charge it to full from the power adaptor. However, the charging time may vary by your working condition.

 Sp are B at t e ry

A spare battery pack is provided as an accessory. We recommend keeping a fully charged spare battery at hand in order to replace the main battery when it is nearly drained out.

 Backup Battery

Settled on the main board is a backup battery that keeps the mobile computer in suspension when the main battery is depleted. The backup battery is a 60 mAh rechargeabl e Li-ion battery, and can retain data in the DRAM for 30 minutes when it is fully cha rged (as long as wireless modul es on the mobile compu ter are inactive). The backup battery can be charged by the main battery or the power adapter, and takes approximately 3.5 hours to charge to full.

Warning: (1) The battery cover must be secured in position. If not, the mobile computer cannot

turn on by pressing the power ke y or wake up by pressing the scan key. (2) For a new battery, make sure it is fully charged before using. (3) To avoid data loss, when replacing the main battery, make sure you replace it with

a well-charged spare battery pack. Always prepare a spare battery at hand,

especially when you are on the road.

Chapter 2 Using the RS30 Mobile Computer

2.1.1. BATTERY STATUS INDICATORS

Battery Icon

Description

The main battery pack is the only power source for the mobile computer to work. Therefore, w hen the mai n battery level goes low, you need to replace the battery pack with a charged one or charge it as soon as possible. Most of all, you should backup important data on a regular basis.

By checking the battery status icon, you can tell the battery level remainin g in the m ain battery.

External power s ource is connected and main battery is being charged.

Main battery is fully charged.

Main battery level is partially drained.

Main battery level is low.

Main battery level is very low and needs charging immediately.

Note: When t he mobile computer i s fully charged an d battery level reach es 100%, the

battery icon will change from to to indicate charging is completed.

Warning: (1) Once the battery level drops below 20%, the low battery notification will be

displayed on the screen. (2) Data loss with RAM may occur when b attery l evel is low . Always save data before

the battery runs out of power or keep a fresh battery for replacement. (3) Constant usage of the mobile computer at low battery level can affect battery life.

For maximum performance, recharge the battery periodically to avoid battery

drain out and maintain good battery he alth.

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2.1.2. MONITOR BATTERY LEVEL

MAIN BATTERY LEVEL

The main battery is the only source that feeds the mobile computer to work. It also supplies the backup battery on the main board in order to retain the data stored in DRAM. When main battery level gets low, recharge it or replace it as soon as possible. Most critically, back up the important data from time to time to protect your work.

To check main battery level:

Tap Home

Battery level percent age is also sh own to pro vide a clear g rasp of th e remaini ng battery power. The screen also shows the rate of battery discharge since the last battery charging session, how long the device has been running on battery power, and which applications are consuming the most battery power.

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