Getac Technology AP6234Z User Manual

Rugged Mobile Computing Solutions
USER MANUAL
October 2016
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Disclaimer
Disclaimer
DisclaimerDisclaimer
Specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice. Getac assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions, or discrepancies between the device and the manuals.
Notes
Notes
NotesNotes
Depending on the specific model purchased, the color and look of your device and accessories may not exactly match the graphics shown in this document. The screenshots and other presentations shown in this document are for reference only. They may differ from the actual screens and presentations generated by the actual product. Your device is based on Google’s Android 5.1.1 operating system, with additions
by Getac. For the latest version of the manual, please visit the Getac website at www.getac.com.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Chapter 1Chapter 1
Getting Started ................................
Getting StartedGetting Started
Identifying Hardware Components ........................................ 1
Front Components ........................................................ 1
Back Components ........................................................ 3
Top Components .......................................................... 4
Bottom Components ...................................................... 5
Left-Side Components ................................................... 6
Getting Your Device Ready for Use .................................... 7
Installing the SIM Card (Select Models Only) .................. 7
Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery ............ 8
Performing the Initial Startup .......................................... 9
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Chapter 2
Chapter 2 Basic Skills
Chapter 2Chapter 2
Basic Skills................................
Basic SkillsBasic Skills
Waking Up and Shutting Down ......................................... 10
Navigating on the Screen................................................. 10
Touch Mode .............................................................. 12
Auto Rotate ............................................................... 12
Home Screen ................................................................ 12
Extensions to the Home Screen .................................... 13
Customizing Your Home Screen ..................................... 13
Using Applications ........................................................... 14
Navigation Bar ............................................................... 14
Status Bar and Notifications Panel ..................................... 15
Quick Settings ............................................................... 15
Entering Information......................................................... 16
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
Chapter 4 Android Preinstalled Applications
Chapter 4Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 5 Getac Applications
Chapter 5Chapter 5
r 3 Getting Connected
Getting Connected................................
r 3r 3
Getting ConnectedGetting Connected
Wireless Connections ....................................................... 17
Using WWAN (Select Models Only) .............................. 17
Using Wi-Fi Networks ................................................. 17
Using the Bluetooth Function ......................................... 18
External Connections ....................................................... 19
Using a MicroSD Card ................................................ 19
Connecting to a Computer via USB .............................. 20
Android Preinstalled Applications .................
Android Preinstalled ApplicationsAndroid Preinstalled Applications
Google Applications Overview ........................................... 22
Camera ....................................................................... 24
Taking Pictures .......................................................... 24
Taking Panoramic Pictures ........................................... 25
Shooting Videos ......................................................... 25
Getac Applications ................................
Getac ApplicationsGetac Applications
Barcode Utility and Configuration (Select Models Only) ....... 27
Barcode Utility ........................................................... 27
Barcode Config .......................................................... 29
File Manager ................................................................ 30
Button Descriptions ..................................................... 30
Opening a File ........................................................... 31
GPS-ECompass ............................................................ 32
Satellite Position ........................................................ 32
Electronic Compass .................................................... 33
Location Information .................................................... 34
Settings ................................................................... 34
GPS Logging ............................................................ 35
RFID Reader Utility (Select Models Only)......................... 36
GU1000 UHF RFID Reader (Select Models Only) ............. 37
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Chapter 6
Chapter 6 Managing Your Device
Chapter 6Chapter 6
Managing Your Device................................
Managing Your DeviceManaging Your Device
Managing Power ............................................................ 39
Low Battery Signals and Actions ................................... 39
Power-Saving Tips ..................................................... 40
Settings ........................................................................ 41
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Wireless and Networks Settings ..................................... 41
Device Settings ......................................................... 42
Personal Settings ....................................................... 43
System Settings ......................................................... 44
Chapter 7
Chapter 7 Care and Maintenance
Chapter 7Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 8 Regulatory Information
Chapter 8Chapter 8
Care and Maintenance ................................
Care and MaintenanceCare and Maintenance
Resetting Your Device .................................................... 45
Caring for Your Device .................................................. 45
Regulatory Information ................................
Regulatory InformationRegulatory Information
Regulations Statements ................................................... 47
USA Class B Regulations ............................................ 47
European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices ........ 51
Safety Precautions ......................................................... 52
About Charging ......................................................... 52
About the AC Adapter ................................................ 52
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The front lens
for automatic adjustments of the
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Chapter 1Chapter 1
Getting Started
Getting Started
Getting StartedGetting Started
This chapter introduces you to the external components of your device and guides you through the process of setting up your device for use.
Identifying Hardware Components
Identifying Hardware Components
Identifying Hardware ComponentsIdentifying Hardware Components
Front Components
Front Components
Front ComponentsFront Components
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Component
Component Description
ComponentComponent
Camera
Camera llllens
Camera Camera
Light
Light ssssensor
Light Light
ens
ensens
ensor
ensorensor
Takes still pictures or records video clips. supports 2 MP.
Senses the ambient light display backlight.
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Description
DescriptionDescription
when the battery charging is in an abnormal
device and responds to your
Ref
Ref
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Component
Component Description
ComponentComponent
Indicators
Description
DescriptionDescription
Frequency)
Charge
Microphone
Touch screen
Power
RF (Radio
Battery
Battery
Battery Battery
Lights blue when the device is turned on.
Blinks blue when the device is in Sleep mode.
Blinks blue when the RF radio of any RF feature (WLAN/Bluetooth/WWAN) is on.
Lights amber when the battery is being charged.
Lights green when battery charging is completed.
Blinks red when the battery’s capacity is below 10%.
Blinks amber state. Replace the battery in case this happens.
Receives sound and voice.
Displays the output of your touching.
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Back Components
Back Components
Back ComponentsBack Components
Ref
Ref
Component
Component Description
RefRef
ComponentComponent
Flash
Flash
FlashFlash
Camera
Camera llllens
Camera Camera
ens
ensens
Provides extra light when taking pictures.
Takes still pictures or records video clips. The rear lens supports 8 MP with auto focus.
Description
DescriptionDescription
 
Reserved
Reserved
ReservedReserved
RFID a
RFID antenna
ntenna
RFID aRFID a
ntenna ntenna
(optional)
Speaker
Speaker
SpeakerSpeaker
Inside is the RFID antenna that reads RFID (Radio-frequency identification) tags.
Plays music, sounds and voices.
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Top
Top Components
Components
TopTop
ComponentsComponents
Ref
Ref
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Component
Component Description
ComponentComponent
Barcode reader lens (optional)
Description
DescriptionDescription
Scans and reads barcodes.
Power button
Minus button
Plus button
Fn (Function)
Fn (Function)
Fn (Function) Fn (Function) button
button
buttonbutton
Starts up your device.
Turns off or restores the screen.
When pressed longer: Opens a menu with Power off option.
Decreases the sound volume (default setting). The type of sound adjusted depends on the current
operation.
Can be assigned to a different function through Settings. Increases the sound volume (default setting).
The type of sound adjusted depends on the current operation.
Can be assigned to a different function through Settings.
Provides the “trigger” function (default setting). Depending on your model, it serves as one of the below.
- Trigger button for the barcode reader/RFID reader.
- Shutter button for the camera.
Can be assigned to a different function through Settings.
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wireless wide
Bottom
Bottom Components
BottomBottom
Ref
Ref
RefRef
Components
ComponentsComponents
Component
Component Description
ComponentComponent
WWAN
WWAN ppppass
WWAN WWAN through
through cccconnector
through through (optional)
GPS
GPS ppppass
GPS GPS cccconnector (optional)
Docking
Docking cccconnector
Docking Docking
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onnector
onnectoronnector
through
through through
onnector
onnectoronnector
Connects the external antenna for WWAN ( area network) connectivity.
Connects the external antenna for GPS signal reception.
Connects to the office or vehicle dock (purchased separately).
Description
DescriptionDescription
Micro
Micro USB
USB client
Micro Micro
USB USB
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onnector
onnectoronnector
USB
USB host
host cccconnector
USB USB
host host
client
client client
onnector
onnectoronnector
Connects to a computer via USB cable for data transfer.
Connects to a USB device.
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There is one holder on the left side and another on
(optional) (inside
Left
Left----Side
LeftLeft
Side Components
SideSide
Ref
Ref
RefRef
Component
Component Description
ComponentComponent
Tether
Tether hhhholder
Tether Tether
Components
ComponentsComponents
older
olderolder
For holding a tether.
the right side.
Description
DescriptionDescription
MicroSD card slot
MicroSD card slot
MicroSD card slotMicroSD card slot
(inside the cover)
SIM card slot
SIM card slot
SIM card slot SIM card slot
the cover)
Power Connector
Power Connector
Power ConnectorPower Connector
Accepts a microSD card for removable storage.
Accepts a SIM card for the WWAN function.
Connects to the AC adapter.
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Getting Your Device Ready for
Getting Your Device Ready for Use
Getting Your Device Ready for Getting Your Device Ready for
Installing the SIM Card (Select Models Only)
Installing the SIM Card (Select Models Only)
Installing the SIM Card (Select Models Only)Installing the SIM Card (Select Models Only)
1. Remove the screw from the I/O cover and flip open the cover.
2. With the SIM card’s chip side facing the back of the device and the beveled corner pointing to the slot, insert the card all the way into the slot.
Use
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NOTE: To remove the SIM card, slightly push in the card to release it and then pull the card out of the slot.
3. Close the cover and tighten the screw.
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CAUTION: For protection, make sure you secure the cover with the screw.
Connecting to AC Power
Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Bat
Connecting to AC PowerConnecting to AC Power
1. Fit the converter plug to the AC adapter ().
2. Connect the DC jack end of the AC adapter to your device () and the other end to a wall outlet ().
and Charging the Battery
and Charging the Batand Charging the Bat
Converter Plug
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terytery
3. The charge indicator glows in amber when charging is in progress. Do not disconnect your device from AC power until the battery is fully charged, as indicated by the amber indicator turning into green. This will take a couple of hours.
CAUTION: For optimal performance of the lithium battery, take note of the following:
Use the included AC adapter only.
There is no need to fully discharge the battery before charging. You can charge the battery before it is discharged.
Do not charge the battery where the temperature is high (e.g. in direct sunlight).
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As a battery protection, store the device where the temperature is appropriate. Avoid high temperatures.
The battery can be charged when its temperature is between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F).
If you will not use the product for a long period of time, be sure to fully charge the battery at least once every two weeks. Over discharge of the battery can affect the charging performance.
Performing
Performing the
Performing Performing
When turning on your device for the very first time, you will be guided through a setup process.
1. Make sure that your device is either connected to AC power or the battery has power.
2. Press the power button.
The device powers up and displays the initial screen.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup process.
the Initial Startup
Initial Startup
the the
Initial StartupInitial Startup
After the setup is completed, the Home screen appears. You can now use your device.
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Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Chapter 2Chapter 2
Basic Skills
Basic Skills
Basic SkillsBasic Skills
This chapter familiarizes you with the basic operations of your device.
CAUTION: The device can get uncomfortably warm when you use it in high temperatures. In such a circumstance, please take safety measures (such as wearing gloves) to protect yourself. Prolonged body contact can cause discomfort and potentially a burn.
Waking Up and Shutting Down
Waking Up and Shutting Down
Waking Up and Shutting DownWaking Up and Shutting Down
Your device sleeps after a period of inactivity. To wake up, press the power button and, at the lock screen, drag the lock icon to the other side of the screen.
To shut down, press and hold the power button until a menu pops up. Touch Power
off
off and then OK
offoff
Navigating on the
Navigating on the SSSScreen
Navigating on the Navigating on the
Use your finger to navigate and select objects on the screen.
OK.
OKOK
creen
creencreen
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Power
Power Power
Here are some common terms that you should know when using the touch screen:
Touch
Touch
TouchTouch
Touch the screen once with your finger to open an item or select an object.
Touch
Touch and hold
and hold
TouchTouch
and holdand hold
Touch and hold your finger on an item to see a list of actions available for that item.
Drag
Drag
DragDrag
Hold your finger on an item and, without lifting the finger, move across the screen until you reach the target position.
Swipe or slide Move your finger across the screen, without pausing when you first touch it (so you don’t “drag” instead). For example, you slide the screen up or down to scroll a list.
Pinch In some applications (such as Maps and Gallery), you can zoom in and out
by placing two fingers on the screen at once and pinching them together (to zoom out) or spreading them apart (to zoom in).
CAUTION: Do not use sharp objects on the touch screen. Doing so may damage the display surface.
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Select this if you are using the
finger touch
es as well.
(such as
raindrops) are falling on the screen
and should be rejected as input.
Touch Mode
Touch Mode
Touch ModeTouch Mode
You can change the touch mode to suit your scenario. To quickly switch the mode, touch one of the widgets on the Home screen.
stylus. This mode responds to
NOTE: The stylus should be a capacitive-tipped stylus (purchased separately).
AAAAuto Rotate
uto Rotate
uto Rotateuto Rotate
The display orientation changes automatically when you rotate the device. You can disable the function through Settings.
Home Screen
Home Screen
Home ScreenHome Screen
The Home screen is your starting point to access all the features on your device. You can have it display application icons, widgets, shortcuts, and other features that you want. The default Home screen already contains some application icons and widgets. At the bottom of every Home screen is the Favorites tray.
Select this when liquids
Use your finger in this mode.
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