Juniper Allegro 3 Series, Allegro 3 Base, Allegro 3 Geo Owner's Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

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Contents

1 Getting Started

The Anatomy of the Allegro 3 2 Perform Initial Tasks 3

2 Standard Features

Turn On, Power Off or Restart 6 Installing Apps 6 Display and Touchscreen 8 Keyboard Features 9 Power Management 10 LED Activity Indicators 11 Data Storage Options 11

Bluetooth® Wireless Communication 12

Wi-Fi Wireless Networking 13

3 Optional Features

4G Data Modem 16 GPS/GNSS 17 Camera 17 Barcode Scanner 18

A Storage, Maintenance and Recycling

Storing the Allegro 3 and Battery Pack 20 Cleaning the Allegro 3 20 Recycling the Allegro 3 and Batteries 21

B Warranty and Repair Information

Limited Product Warranty 24 Extended Warranties 26 Repairing the Allegro 3 27

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C Warnings and Regulatory Information

Product Warnings 30 Certications and Standards 31

D Specifications

Allegro 3 Rugged Handheld Specications 36

Index

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Getting Started

The Allegro 3 Rugged Handheld™ powered by Android™ features Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and an alphanumeric keyboard. Standard accessories include an AC wall charger, USB micro client sync cable, hand strap, and capacitive blunt tip stylus and tether. A camera, GPS/GNSS, 4G data modem, and barcode scanner are options.

The Anatomy of the Allegro 3

Front and Back Features

3 4

1 Bumpe r, Top

2 Touchscreen

3 Function Keys

4 Numeric Keyboard

5 LED Indicators

- red charging indicator

- green notications/ programmable indicator, blue programmable indicator

6 QWERTY Keyboard

7 Microphone

8 Power Key

11 12

9 Attachment Point for Stylus

Tether and other items (1 of 2)

10 Expansion Door

11 Camera (option)

12 Camera Flash and Flashlight

Window (option)

13 Speaker

14 Door to Battery Compartment

and Card Slots

15 Screw Holding Battery Door in

Place (1 of 4 captive screws)

16 Hand Strap Attachment Points (2

on each side)

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Battery Compartment and Card Slots

1 Battery Door, Screws

2 Battery Pack

3 Mini SIM Card Slot

4 Micro SD/SDXC Card Slot

5 Battery Compartment

6 Connector Module

Protector

3 4 5

Connector I/O Module

5 6

1 USB Client, Micro B

2 Audio Jack, for Microphone,

Speaker, or Stereo Output, 3.5mm

3 USB Host, Full Size A

4 9-pin Serial Port, 5VDC @ 500 mA

5 Docking Pin Contacts

6 Hand strap Attachment Point

7 Power Input Jack, 12-24VDC, for

Power and Battery Charging

Note: The connectors are sealed. A connector module protector is not required to prevent water ingress. It protects the connectors from exposure to excessive dust and dirt.

Perform Initial Tasks

When you receive your Allegro 3, perform the tasks outlined

in this section before rst use.

Install the Battery Pack, SD Card, and Mini SIM Card

The Allegro 3 uses a rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack. Install and charge the battery pack using the instructions that follow.

1. The battery compartment is accessed from the back of the handheld. Loosen the four captive screws holding the battery compartment door in place using a #1 Phillips screwdriver. Remove the door.

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CAUTION: The Allegro 3 is not sealed against water and dust when the battery door is not installed.

2. If you are using a micro SD card for additional memory or a mini SIM card with the 4G LTE (optional), you can install them now before you install the battery pack, or at another time. See more details about these cards later in this manual.

3. Place the Li-Ion battery pack in the compartment. Line up the symbols on the battery pack with the symbols inside the case.

Line up the symbols on the case and the battery pack as shown

4. Replace the door and tighten the screws.

5. The red LED on the keyboard blinks when the battery pack is charging. Charge the battery pack for 4-6 hours at room temperature.

CAUTION: Always power off the handheld before removing

the battery. Failure to do so may cause loss of data or damage to the handheld.

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Standard Features

This chapter discusses the standard features found on all Allegro 3 models and optional features.

Turn On, Power Off or Restart

To turn the Allegro 3 on, press and release the power key. Press and briey hold the power button to select Power off or Restart.

Operating System

This Allegro 3 is powered by the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) operating system. This project was created and is still maintained by Google, and it is at the core of every Android OS.

Installing Apps

There are several options for locating and installing apps onto your Allegro 3.

The Google Play store is a familiar way to download Android apps, but it requires Google Mobile Services (GMS), which is not available with the AOSP operating system running on the Allegro 3.

Other app stores are available, including the Amazon Appstore and APK Pure.

Some application developers host their app les on their

website or provide it upon request.

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APK Pure App Store

The APK Pure app store which has many of the same apps available through the Google Play store.

On the home screen of your Allegro 3 is a widget that takes you to our website where a link to APK Pure is located. You can download the app store and browse available apps.

Side Loading Android Applications

Follow these steps to side load and install Android apps onto your Allegro 3:

1. Change the security setting to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources. Go to Settings > Security > Unknown sources and toggle this setting on.

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2. Download the desired .apk app le to the device from a

trusted source using one of these options:

a. Do this directly using the browser on the device to

go to the website where the app is located and downloading it.

b. Use another computer to get the app le from the

internet. Copy the le to a USB drive or SD card,

remove the memory device from the computer,

insert it into the device, and transfer the le to the

Allegro 3.

3. Once you have downloaded the app le, use the Files

app to navigate to the location of the app to install it.

Tap on the desired .apk le and follow the prompts to

install the app.

4. Once you have installed the desired app(s), return to Settings > Security > Unknown sources and toggle this setting off. This ensures the secure operation of the device by blocking the unknown installation of malicious software.

Compatibility Note: Not all Android applications are compatible with he Allegro 3. The Allegro 3 run the Android version 7.1.2 OS. Some apps might require a more recent version of the OS or features associated with GMS. These incompatibilities often manifest in the form of an error message or failure to launch.

Display and Touchscreen

To adjust display settings including the font size, brightness, sleep interval, and orientation, go to Settings > Display.

Touchscreen Touch Control Setting

To adjust the Touchscreen Control setting, go to Settings > Touch Control. Select the prole you want the screen

optimized for: Finger, Stylus, or Wet. As the new prole loads, a progress bar is shown. You can try different proles to

see which one works best for the conditions the Allegro 3 is being used in.

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Note: When using the Allegro 3 in wet conditions, you must

use your nger or the blunt tipped stylus that is included. A

hard-tipped stylus will not work. Other third party styli might

work with the Allegro 3 touch proles.

Keyboard Features

The Allegro 3 has a numeric keypad, function keys, and a QWERTY keyboard. The keys are sealed and have backlight illumination. Some keys are programmable.

Special Keys

Back

Back-space (Delete) Blue function: Enable or disable touchscreen

Enter (return) Blue function: Select OK or X on the screen

Move left Blue function: volume down

Move right Blue function: volume up

Move up Blue function: brightness up

Move down Blue function: brightness down

Action

Home screen

Blue command (sticky on second press)

Left tab (back)

Right tab (for ward)

Over view

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Shift command

 Shift, one key press  CAPS lock, two key presses  Release CAPS lock, three key presses  Shift + numeric key press to get special characters: 1=!,

2=@, 3=#, 4=$, 5=%, 6=^, 7=&, 8=*,9=(, 0=)

Power

 Suspend or resume, one key press  Open Power Menu, press and hold

Power Management

The Allegro 3 uses a Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack. Battery life on a full charge can be 20 hours or more. This varies depending on the applications used, backlight usage, and radio usage. Batteries are prevented from being overcharged.

CAUTION: Only use batteries designed for the Allegro 3 from

an approved vendor. Use of non-approved batteries will void your product warranty.

The Li-Ion battery pack is charged most efciently at room

temperature (68°F or 20°C). The battery pack will not charge if it is too hot or too cold.

CAUTION: The Allegro 3 is not sealed against water and dust

when the battery door is not installed properly.

Removing the Battery for Long-Term Storage

To power off the Allegro 3 for long-term storage, follow these steps:

1. Press and briey hold the power button and select

Power off.

2. Take out the battery pack and store it in a cool, dry

location.

3. When you are ready to power on the Allegro 3, replace

the battery pack. Plug in the AC wall charger and connect it to the Allegro 3 BEFORE you power it on. Press the power button and the device starts to boot up.

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How to Handle a Locked Up Unit

If the Allegro 3 is completely stuck and won’t respond, hold the power key down for 2 to 3 seconds to see if the menu with the “Power off” option appears, and select that operation. If that doesn’t work, hold the power key down for 10 seconds. This causes a hardware shut off. Press the power key again to power it on.

CAUTION: Forcing a shut-down while the unit is running can

cause damage to the device. NEVER do this to power off an Allegro 3 in normal circumstances.

LED Activity Indicators

LED activity indicators are located on the keyboard on the left side shown in the following image:

 Red LED on the bottom (associated with power adapter):

Blinking - AC adapter is plugged in, and the battery is charging Solid - AC adapter is plugged in, and the battery is full (not charging)

 Green LED on the top (associated with notications):

When the operating system has something to notify you of, this LED behaves accordingly. For example, if you turn on Location, the green LED blinks periodically.

 Blue LED (in the same location as the green LED): The Blue

LED is not tied to a key or a notication by default.

Data Storage Options

Flash Data Storage

The Allegro 3 has 16 GB of internal ash data storage. Go

to Settings > Storage to see how much storage is available, and how it is being used (storing Apps or Images, for example).

SD Card Slot

Additional storage can be added with an SD/SDXC card. The SD card slot is located in the battery compartment.

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