mPlus Technology HERA51 Users manual

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USB TETHERING

To share data connection through USB tethering:

Connect the mobile POS with PC by the supplied snap-on cable.

1)

2) Go to

3)

App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings

tethering

Tap to switch on USB tethering, and the icon shows up on the status bar. The mobile
POS will share its WWAN network with the connected host computer.

.

| Network & Internet | Hotspot &

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WI-FI HOTSPOT

To share data connection in the form of a Wi-Fi hotspot:

1) Go to

2)

App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings

tethering

Tap the Wi-Fi hotspot switch to enable data sharing through Wi-Fi. The mobile POS will
start broadcasting its SSID for other devices to connect.

.

| Network & Internet | Hotspot &

Tap Set up Wi-Fi hotspot to manage Wi-Fi hotspot settings.

3)

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Mobile

Wi-Fi

Mobile data

Mobile data usage

Billing cycle

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DATA USAGE

Data usage is the amount of data uploaded or downloaded on the mobile POS. Managing the
data usage amount within a certain period of time is a recommended task, as an excess
amount of data usage might incur additional fees from your service provider.

To check wireless data usage, please go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings | Network

& Internet

Data usage

|

.

Scroll to “Mobile” for further settings:

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Item Description

Switch on or off the mobile
data.

Tap to view a chart of data
usage

Tap to set the billing cycle,

data warning, and data limit.

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SET DATA USAGE LIMIT

To set the data usage limit, please:

1) Go to

App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings

On the Data usage page, scroll to “Mobile” and tap “Billing cycle”.

| Network & Internet

Data usage

|

.

Or tap “Mobile data usage” and the setting button to enter “Billing cycle” page.

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Enable Set mobile data limit.

2)

Tap “Data limit”, and input your required limit in “Set data usage limit” window, and tap

3)

“SET”. If a limit is set, when the data usage amount reaches the limit, mobile data
connection will be automatically disabled.

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ENABLE DATA USAGE DURING ROAMING

Settings

Network & Internet

| Mobile

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1) Go to

App Drawer (All Apps)

Network

.

|

|

Or go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings

and on the Data usage page, tap More on the action bar and then “Mobile network”.

Network & Internet

|

| Data usage ,

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RESTRICT BACKGROUND DATA

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2) Enable “Roaming”, and a dialog box appears confirming whether you would like to
enable data roaming. Tap OK to confirm.

Tap “Data saver” and switch data saver to On, to restrict background data.

2)

If there’s any applications you would like to keep them actived on background when

3)

“Data saver” is on, tap “Unrestrict data access” to switch them on.

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Once “Data saver” is on, an status icon will be shown in the status bar as well as in the
Quick Setting menu:

Note:

The mobile POS conserves data usage by restricting background mobile data. Certain applications

and services will be disabled unless the mobile POS is connected to a Wi-Fi network.

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4.1.2. DATA CONNECTION SETTINGS

TURN ON/OFF DATA CONNECTION

To manually turn on/off mobile data connection:

1) Go to

2)

App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings

Scroll to “Mobile” and tap on “Mobile data” to switch it on/off.

| Network & Internet

Data usage

|

.

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SELECT DATA CONNECTION

TYPE

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1) Go to

OR

App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings

App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings

More

| Mobile network

| Network & Internet

|

Data usage

|

Tap “Mobile”.

2)

Tap Preferred network type to select the setting.

3)

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4.1.3. SIM CARD SETTINGS

LOCK SIM CARD

To lock the SIM card:

1)

Go to

App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings

Security & Location

|

.

Scroll down and tap on “SIM card lock”.

2)

Tap “Lock SIM card” to switch it on.

3)

Enter the PIN to enable SIM card lock. Once enabled, you are required to enter the PIN

4)

code in order to use the phone.

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CHANGE PIN CODE

To change the PIN code:

1) Go to

2)

3)

App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings

Scroll down and tap on “SIM card lock”.

Tap on “Change SIM PIN”.

Security & Location

|

.

Enter your old PIN code to confirm your identity, and then input a new PIN code.

4)

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4.2. USE WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK (WI-FI)

4.2.1. CONNECT TO WI-FI NETWORK

To power on Wi-Fi:

Swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings Menu.

1)

Tap Wi-Fi  to scan for available networks. Select a network to connect.

2)

OR

1)

App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings

Tap

Tap the Wi-Fi switch to scan for available networks.

| Network & Internet | Wi-Fi .

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2) Select a network to connect. If the network is an open one, the mobile POS will attempt

to connect to it directly. When connected, the status will change to show “Connected”.
If the network is a secured one, the mobile POS prompts a dialog to enter the password
for the connection.

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4.2.2. MANUALLY ADD WI-FI NETWORK

If the network you would like to connect to does not broadcast its SSID, or if the network is
out of range, you may add it manually.

1) Go to

2)

3)

App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings

Tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn it on.

Scroll down to the bottom of the page, and select “Add network”.

On “Add network” page, enter the name of the network in the Network name field, and
select a security method (None, WEP, WPA/WPA2 PSK, 802.1x EAP).

| Network & Internet | Wi-Fi .

 For WEP/WPA/WPA2 PSK connections:

Enter the required password and tap Save.

 For 802.1x EAP connections:

Select the EAP method in the drop-down box (PEAP, TLS,
TTLS, PWD, SIM, AKA), and the Phase 2 authentication
in the drop-down box (None, MSCHAPV2, GTC). Select a

CA certificate and User certificate if required.

(certificates may be installed under:

App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings | Network &

Internet | Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi preferences | Advanced

|

Install certificates.)

Enter your username in the Identity box and the
password in the Password box if required.

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|

File Extension Type

Standard Certificate

Key Stored

HERA51 Mobile POS

The mobile POS supports the following certificate file extensions:

Description

DER-encoded X.509 certificates

saved in .crt or .cer files.

X.509 certificates saved in PKCS#12

key store files with a .p12 or .pfx
extension.

How to install

change the extension to

Change the extension to .p12 or .pfx.

.crt or .cer.

If necessary, select the Proxy server and IPv4 settings. By default, no proxy is set and

4)

IP settings are set to DHCP.

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Item

Description

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4.2.3. WI-FI PREFERENCES

To access advanced Wi-Fi settings:

1) Go to

2)

3)

App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings

Scroll down to the bottom of the page, and tap on “Wi-Fi preferences”.
Tap “Advanced” to expand more settings. Available settings are as below:

| Network & Internet | Wi-Fi |

Open network notification

Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep

Install certificates

Notify when an open network is available.

Set when to turn Wi-Fi on during sleep.

Installs certificates recently downloaded or

placed on the internal storage.

Network rating provider

The selected network scorers will label the the

quality of the open Wi-Fi networks you are
connecting to between very fast and slow.

Set Country Code

Select the Wi-Fi country code for your device.

The default country code setting is set by your
SIM card automatically.

Background scan interval

The frequency of background scan when the

device does not connect the internet. The

shorter time means the scanning frequency is

higher.

Wi-Fi frequency band

Select

Automatic, 5 GHz

, or

2.4 GHz

for your

Wi-Fi frequency band. The default setting is

Automatic.

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Item

Description

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Roaming Enable

Roaming trigger

Roaming delta

Wi-Fi Direct

WPS Push Button

WPS Pin Entry

MAC address

IP address

Select whether to enable Wi-Fi roaming or not.

The signal strength when triggering Wi-Fi

roaming. The higher value means the sensitivity

of triggering roaming is higher.

The qualification for roam candidates. The

higher value means the signal strength of
candidate APs should be higher than the
current connected AP.

Enables your device to connect with a Wi-Fi
Direct-capable device.

Initialize the Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS) for a

WPS-capable network. You will also have to
press down the WPS button on your router.

Enter the personal identification number (PIN)

for Wi-Fi protected setup (WPS) process.

Displays the MAC address of the device when

connecting to Wi-Fi networks.

Displays the IP address of the device.

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4.2.4. CONFIGURE PROXY SERVER

A proxy server acts as an intermediary between an endpoint device and another server from
which the device is requesting a service.

To change the proxy settings for a connection:

Long press on a network in the available Wi-Fi hotspot list, and then tap on “Modify

1)

network”.

Tap on “Advanced options” to expand the detailed settings.

2)

Tap Proxy and select Manual.

3)

Enter the address of the proxy server in the Proxy hostname field. Enter the port number

4)

for the proxy server in the Proxy port. Enter the addresses of websites which are allowed
to bypass the proxy server in the Bypass proxy for field. (Use the separator | between
addresses.)

Tap SAVE.

5)

4.2.5. USE STATIC IP ADDRESS

By default, the device gets an IP address from DHCP when connecting to a wireless network.
You may set for the device to connect to a network using a static IP address.

Long press on a network in the available Wi-Fi hotspot list, and then tap on “Modify

1)

network”.

Tap on “Advanced options” to expand the detailed settings.

2)

Tap IP settings and select Static.

3)

Enter the IP address, gateway, network prefix length, DNS 1 address and DNS 2 address

4)

in the fields provided.

Tap SAVE.

5)

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4.2.6. CONNECT WITH WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP (WPS)

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) allows easy establishment of a secure wireless network. The
mobile POS supports WPS Push Button configuration.

1)

App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings

Go to

Wi-Fi preferences

| Network & Internet | Wi-Fi |

Tap on Advanced to expand and then WPS Push Button.

2)

3)

A dialog will pop-up on the screen showing the remaining time allowed for pressing the
WPS button on the router.

4)

On your wireless router, press the WPS button. The device will connect to your router.

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4.2.7. MODIFY WI-FI NETWORK

To change the settings for a connected network:

Tap and hold a connected network in the Wi-Fi hotspot list.

1)

Tap Modify network in the pop-up menu.

2)

3)

In the dialog box that opens, modify the network settings, and tap Save.

4.2.8. DISCONNECT WI-FI NETWORK

To disconnect a connected network:

1)

Tap and hold a connected network in the Wi-Fi hotspot list.

2)

Tap Forget network in the pop-up menu.

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Bluetooth Profiles Supported

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4.3.

You can configure Bluetooth settings and manage Bluetooth services provided on remote
devices.

4.3.1. BLUETOOTH PROFILES

USE BLUETOOTH

Generic Access Profile

Service Discovery Access Profile (SDAP)

Headset Profile

For device discovery and authentication.

(GAP)

Discovers services on remote devices.

(HSP)

Describes how a Bluetooth enabled headset should

communicate with a Bluetooth enabled device

Hands-Free Profile (HFP 1.6) Allows using a hands-free device to place and receive calls.

Serial Port Profile

Generic Object Exchange Profile

Object Push Profile

Hands Free Profile

Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN)

Sets up a virtual serial port to connect two Bluetooth devices.

(SPP)

(GOEP)

(OPP)

(HFP)

Provides a basis for other data profiles.

Pushes and pulls objects to and from a push server.

Connects the Audio Gateway device to the Hands Free device.

Uses Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol for Bluetooth

transmission.

Advanced Audio Distribution

Profile

Audio Video Remote Control

(A2DP)

(AVRCP)

Streams stereo-quality audio to a wireless headset or

speaker.

Allows controlling of television and Hi-Fi equipment.

Profile

General Audio/Video

(GAVDP)

Provides a basis for A2DP and VDP.

Distribution Profile

Human Interface Device Profile (HID)

Provides a low latency Bluetooth connection with keyboards,

pointing devices, etc.

Phone Book Access profile

Out of band and Near Field

Communications

Symbol Serial Interface Profile

Human Interface Device Profile (HID)

Dial-up Networking Profile (DUN)

(PBAP)

Transfers Phone Book Objects to a car kit to display the

information of an incoming call received on the mobile POS,

or initiate a call.

(OOB, NFC)

Supports additional scanner.

(SSI)

Manages the pairing process by using NFC.

Provides a low latency Bluetooth connection with keyboards,

pointing devices, etc.

Provides a standard to access the Internet and other dial-up

services over Bluetooth.

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OFF

ON

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4.3.2. TURN ON BLUETOOTH

By default, Bluetooth is turned off, to turn it on:

Via Quick Settings Panel:

Swipe down from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings Panel.

1)

2)

Tap on Bluetooth icon to turn it on or off.

Via Quick Settings Menu:

Swipe down to open Quick Settings Menu.

1)

Tap Bluetooth icon to turn it on while enabling the Bluetooth visibility of this device.

2)

OR

Bluetooth

Tap “

Tap “More Settings” for detailed settings.

” under to enter “Bluetooth” page to switch this function on/off.

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Via Settings page:

1) Go to

2)

App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings

Tap the switch to turn on this function while enabling the Bluetooth visibility of this

|

Connected devices

|

Bluetooth

.

device.

OR simply switch Bluetooth on/off in App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings

devices

.

|

Connected

Note: Having been turned on, Bluetooth is active even when the mobile POS is suspended.

However, if the power mode is switched to Airplane Mode, Bluetooth power will be turned off

regardless of the settings.

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4.3.3. CHANGE BLUETOOTH NAME

To change the Bluetooth name of this mobile POS:

1) Go to

2)

3)

App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings

Turn Bluetooth on and tap on “Device name”.

On the pop-up dialog “Rename this device”, type a new name in the field and tap

RENAME

.

|

Connected devices

|

Bluetooth

.

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4.3.4. PAIR BLUETOOTH DEVICES

1) Go to

2)

App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings

Switch Bluetooth to On and tap “Pair new device” to scan for available Bluetooth
devices nearby. Scroll through the list and tap the device you would like to pair.

Connected devices

|

| Bluetooth .

The Bluetooth pairing request window opens. Depending on the pairing settings of the

3)

Bluetooth device, you may need to enter a passkey, or confirm the assigned passkey on
the device to pair if a smart pairing method is applied. Enter/confirm the passkey on the
device to pair.

Once pairing is done, the Bluetooth device will be listed in the Paired Devices list.

4)

Note: If the device you would like to pair with is not listed, make sure Bluetooth visibility is
enabled on the device.

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4.3.5. UNPAIR BLUETOOTH DEVICE

To unpair a paired device:

In the Paired Devices list, tap the settings button next to the paired device.

1)

On the Paired device screen, tap FORGET.

2)

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4.4. USE NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATIONS

Near field communications (NFC) uses close proximity (4 cm or less) to establish radio
communication through electromagnetic fields. With NFC enabled, the mobile POS can
collect information from NFC tags, exchange information with other NFC supported devices,
and even change information on the NFC tag if authorized.

Before starting to communicate through NFC, perform the following:

1) Go to

2) On “

3) On “

App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings

Connected devices

tapping on “Adjust NFC power”.

Connected devices

” page, tap to switch on “

” page, tap

Android Beam

Connected devices

|

NFC

. NFC power is adjustable by

”

and enable it.

.

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4.4.1. PAIR WITH NFC ENABLED BLUETOOTH DEVICES

On the device you would like to pair with, make sure NFC is enabled and Bluetooth

1)

discovery is enabled.
Hold the mobile POS without covering the antenna area at the lower end of the battery.

2)

Move the mobile POS in proximity with the device. A screen notification will appear to

3)

indicate that pairing is successful.

4.4.2. SHARE INFORMATION

1)

Open the web page, video, photo or contact info page you would like to transfer.

2)

Place the back of the mobile POS in close proximity with the other device you would like
to share data with.

When the two devices connect, a “Touch to beam” notification will appear on the screen.

3)

4)

Touch the screen to initiate data transfer.

Note:

Once the data begins to transfer, just keep the two devices in the distance within 10 m (32.8 ft.);

they no longer have to be held within close range in order to transfer successfully.

4.4.3. COMMUNICATION WITH NFC

1)

On the mobile POS, launch an NFC enabled application.

2)

Hold the mobile POS without covering the antenna area at the lower end of the battery.
Place the mobile POS close to the NFC tag or device until the application indicates data

3)

transfer is complete.

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Chapter 5

USING THE PHONE

The HERA51 mobile POS allows making phone calls and connecting to the network over

Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA). Insert the SIM card before turning

on the power. Refer to Installing SIM Card, SAM Card and Memory Card.

Note:

If the SIM card is not in position, you may make emergency calls if the service is supported.

IN THIS CHAPTER

SIM Card Management .............................................. 151

5.1

Phone Application ...................................................... 153

5.2

Audio Modes ............................................................. 162

5.3

In-call Volume .......................................................... 163

5.4

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5.1. SIM CARD MANAGEMENT

The default setting for celluar networks is “Automatically select network”. To manually
select the cellular network, please:

Go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings | Network & Internet | Mobile

1)

Network

Disable “Automatically select network”, and tap on “Network”. Available networks will

2)

be listed after searching.

Select your preferred network from the list.

3)

.

A notification appears if the selected network is unavailable. Please repeat the aforesaid

4)

steps to select the network again.

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EMERGENCY CALLS

Depending on your service provider, the mobile POS might support making emergency
phone call when the SIM card is locked, or even when no SIM card is inserted. Emergency
phone numbers will vary by country.

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5.2. PHONE APPLICATION

5.2.1. PHONE INTERFACE

When a SIM card is installed on the mobile POS, a signal icon appears on the status bar. The
filled part of the signal icon indicates the strength of the connection.

To make phone calls:

1) Go to

2)

3)

App Drawer (All Apps) | Phone

Tap the settings button to open the phone settings menu for more setting options.

Tap to open the dial pad.

. The Phone application opens.

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In tab page, it displays your favorite contacts & your frequent calls:

To add a favorite contact, please tap the contact in tab page and tap the star mark
to add.

To clear the frequent calls, please tap and select “Clear frequents”.

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5.2.2. PLACE CALL

Tap to expand the dial pad, and enter the phone number in the dial pad and tap
to initiate the call. If you need to frequently make calls to an interactive voice system, you

may tap next to the number and select Add 2-sec pause for soft pause (a pause of 2
seconds to the buttons) or a hard pause (a pause that will wait for your confirmation to send
the following digits).

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Button

Description

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5.2.3. DURING A CALL

When a call is connected, the phone keypad features the following buttons:

Mute: Mutes the call.

Keypad: Opens the keypad.

Speaker: Turns on the speaker.

Add call: Adds another person to the call.

Hold: Places the call on hold.

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PLACE CALL USING CONTACTS

To make a call using contacts:

1)

In the phone application page, tap .

Tap a contact to initiate a call.

2)

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5.2.4. RECEIVE INCOMING CALL

When a call is incoming on the mobile POS, tap to pick it up.

Incoming calls will be logged in the Phone application; in the case of a missed call, a
notification will be displayed. See Check Miss Calls.

To mute the ringtone of an incoming call, press the volume down button

5.2.5. CHECK MISSED CALLS

If you have a missed call, a notification icon will appear on the status bar. The missed
calls notification will also be displayed on:

The Phone app icon

1)

The Lock Screen

2)

(Turning on/off this function on:

App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings

lock screen)

Unlock the screen and use the Notification Drawer to manage the missed call.

Apps & notifications

|

| Notification | On the

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Button

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5.2.6. CALL HISTORY

On the Phone application page, tap the History button to open a list of history calls.

1)

Or you can tap the settings button and then Call History.

Connected calls.

Missed calls.

Tap the phone icon next to a call record to place back the call.

2)

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5.2.7. CALL SETTINGS

Tap and select “Settings” to enter the settings page:

Tap each setting for more setting options.

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5.2.8. MAKE MULTI-PARTY CALLS

To make multi-party conference calls:

1)

On the Phone application page, enter the first number to call and tap to initiate the
call.

After the call has begun, tap and then Add call to add another member. The first

2)

call will be put on hold.

Enter the second number to call and tap to initiate the call.

3)

When the second call is connected, the first call will continue to be on hold. Tap the

4)

merge call button to add the first call to the conversation. A three-party conference
call is initiated.

 To add a fourth member, tap . The three-party call will be put on hold. Enter another

number to call and tap to initiate the call. When the call is connected, the

three-party call will continue to be on hold. Tap the merge call button to add the
three-party call to the conversation. A four-party conference call is then initiated.

 Tap Manage Conference to view all members of the call.

 To remove a member, tap next to the member.
 To speak with a member in private, tap the member, and the conference call will be put

on hold. Tap to return back to the conference call.

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5.3. AUDIO MODES

The mobile POS offers three different audio modes for phone calls:

HANDSET MODE

This is the default audio mode which uses the receiver above the touchscreen for audio
output during calls.

This mode uses the built-in speaker for audio output during calls.

HEADSET MODE

Connect a Bluetooth headset the mobile POS for audio output during calls.

USE BLUETOOTH HEADSET

See Pair Bluetooth Devices to connect the mobile POS to a Bluetooth device. The speaker
phone becomes muted when a Bluetooth headset is connected.

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5.4. IN-CALL VOLUME

Use the volume buttons to adjust the ringer volume and system sound level. When in the
middle of a call, use the volume buttons to adjust in-call conversation volume.

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Chapter 6

USING READER CONFIGURATION UTILITY

The Reader Configuration utility allows you to manage the barcode reader integrated on
the mobile POS.

IN THIS CHAPTER

Configuring Reader ................................................... 165

6.1

Read Printed Barcodes ............................................... 183

6.2

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6.1. CONFIGURING READER

The mobile POS is capable of reading printed barcodes. The reader module can be either a
(laser) 1D reader or a 2D imager. The mobile POS is installed with a Reader Config to
configure the scan engine built inside. Use it to create a profile of settings that best suits
your needs.

LAUNCH READERCONFIG

To launch ReaderConfig:

1)

Go to

utility.

App Drawer (All Apps) | ReaderConfig

to open the reader configuration

ReaderConfig launches in context with the reader module(s) on board the mobile POS.

2)

On the main settings page are three sections: General Settings, Symbology and

Miscellaneous.

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6.1.1. GENERAL SETTINGS

General Settings is where all reader settings are accessed from. Tap each item to enter its

sub-menu.

The functions under General Settings include:

 Scanner Preferences

 Data Output

 Enable Reader (enabled by default)

 Notification Settings

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Options on the Scanner Preferences page differ according to the type of scan engine built
within the mobile POS.

To open Scanner Preferences page:

1)

Open Reader Config as described in Launch Reader Config.

Tap Scanner Preferences.

2)

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2D IMAGER SETTINGS

Setting

Decode Timeout Sets the maximum time for the decoding process during a scan. Configurable

Redundancy Level Sets how many successful readings should be done before linear barcodes

Security Level Sets the security level to ensure decoding accuracy considering the printed

Description

between 1 sec to 9 sec.

such as Codabar, MSI, and Interleaved 2 of 5 can be decoded. Levels 1 to 4
available.

quality of barcodes such as Code 128, Code 93, and UPC/EAN. The higher the
level is, the more security is ensured. Options are:

Level

0

Description

With this default, the scan engine is aggressive enough to decode

most “in-spec” barcodes.

1

Select this level if misdecodes have occurred. It fixes most

misdecodes.

2

Select this level if Security Level 2 should fail to prevent

3

Select this level if Level 1 should fail to eliminate misdecodes.

misdecodes. However, as this level actually impairs the decoding
ability of the decoder, a safer solution would be to improve the

quality of the bar codes to read.

Inter-Char Gap
Size

Scan Mode Sets the reader’s scanning behavior.

Presentation Usage
Time

Decoding
Illumination

Decode Aiming
Pattern

Picklist Mode When selected, only barcodes aligned at the crosshair of the laser light beam

Display Mode Enable improved performance for reading barcodes on electronic displays

Inverse Type Decide whether to disable or enable decoding inverse barcodes, or set as

Addon Redundancy Functions when “auto-discriminate” is applied for UPC/EAN addons. Decides

Sets the intercharacter gap size for Code 39 and Codabar. This option is to
allow the digital scanner to adjust its decoding standard so as to tolerate
out-of-specification bar codes that are improperly printed out (which may
cause the intercharacter size to become larger). Switch between Normal and

Large.

Level: The decoding process is activated by a trigger event, and continues

until the trigger event ends, a valid decode happens or decode session time­out is reached.

Presentation Mode: When this device is executing Barcode reader service
under this mode, the reader module will stay active and automatically turn
off after the user-defined period of time (Presentation Usage Time).

This option is available when Presentation is selected as the scan mode.
This defines the duration of how long Presentation mode stays active, after
which the laser light beam will automatically be disabled.

Enables an LED light beam to aid barcode reading. Selected

Projects a crosshair at the center of the laser light beam to facilitate barcode
reading.

will be decoded.

and mobile phones.

auto.

the number of times of supplemental decoding of the same barcode in order
to count as a valid read. Configurable between 2 and 30.

Default

3 sec.

Level 1

Level 0

Normal

Level

15 Minutes

(Enabled)

Selected
(Enabled)

Deselected
(Disabled)

Deselected
(Disabled)

Regular
only

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Illumination Power
Level

Using Reader Configuration Utility

Users can adjust the illumination brightness of the LED light source. Move the
slider to specify a value ranging from 1 to 10 to set the brightness level which
is set to 10 by default meaning 100% illuminated.

DATA OUTPUT

Data Output allows users to set the way to output decoded data.

To open Data Output settings page:

1)

Open Reader Config as described in Launch Reader Config.

Tap Data Output.

2)

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WHERE TO OUTPUT

Keyboard Emulation setting controls where the decoded data is to be output.

Setting

Keyboard Emulation

Descriptions

Tap the switch to enable. When enabled, the reader module
treats decoded data as typed text and outputs it to the active
application on the mobile POS. Options are:

 None
 InputMethod
 KeyEvent

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Default

InputMethod

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HOW TO OUTPUT

After the output destination is set, configure how to output decoded data, i.e. the “format”
to present decoded data.

Setting

Description

Default

Auto Enter

Adds an ENTER character before or after each string of decoded

data. The ENTER character can be defined in the “Auto Enter

character” field below. This function saves the trouble of pressing
a confirmation key to accept each string of decoded data. Options

are:

 Disable
 Decoded data + Enter char
 Enter char + Decoded data

Auto Enter character Adds a key code before or after the decoded data. If [Auto Enter]

is enabled, select the ENTER character to send. Options are:

 None
 Carriage Return
 Tab
 Space
 Comma
 Semicolon

Display Code Type Prefixes the output data with code type information.

Display Code Length Suffixes the output data with code length information.

Decoded data +

Enter char

Carriage Return

Deselected
(Disabled)

Deselected
(Disabled)

Prefix Affixes 0 to 10 characters to the left of the output data. Tap the

--

label to open a character table for entering the prefix.

 Prefixes containing invisible characters are supported.

Suffix Affixes 0 to 10 characters to the right of the output data. Tap the

label to open a character table for entering the suffix.

--

 Suffixes containing invisible characters are supported.

Field Delimiter Sets the delimiter to separate the output barcode data to the

following pieces: code type, decoded barcode data, and code

length (if applicable). Options are:

None

 None
 Comma
 Semicolon
 Full stop

Barcode charset Specifies the current decoding for barcode data.

Clear Previous Data By enabling this option, only the last scanned data entry will be

output.

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estern European

Deselected
(Disabled)

Selects to enable/disable LED light (left) for scanning

Enables/disables tactile feedback (vibration) for good

Using Reader Configuration Utility

ENABLE READER

Features a switch to enable or disable reader scanning ability. When enabled, a light beam
will be sent out from the scanning window each time the trigger (scan key) is pressed.

NOTIFICATION SETTINGS

Notification Settings enables audible, visible and tactile feedback for scanning good read,

which helps notify the user of a successful decoding.

To open Notification Settings page:

Open Reader Config as described in Launch Reader Config.

1)

Tap Notification Settings.

2)

Setting

LED

Vibrator

Beeper

Enable
good read

Vibrate when
read

Beep
read

LED

when

when

good

good

Description

good read. See Status LED for details.

read and sets the duration to vibrate.

Sets the beeper sound for scanning good read. Users can

choose to mute the beeper sound, or configure the
beeper between sounds 1 to 9.

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Default

Deselected
(Disabled)

0 second

(Disabled)

Sound 1

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6.1.2. SYMBOLOGY

The Symbology page sets the symbologies to read, and also enables/disables some
feature(s) for a symbology to read, such as:

 Customize and transmit start/stop characters

 Verify/transmit check digits

 Enable/disable addon digits

 Convert to another symbology

 Transmit symbology ID

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1D Symbologies

2D Symbologies

Using Reader Configuration Utility

To open Symbology settings page:

Open Reader Config as described in Launch Reader Config.

1)

2)

Tap 1D Symbologies or 2D Symbologies (in case of a 2D imager) to list all symbologies
which can be decoded.

ENABLE/DISABLE SYMBOLOGY

Tap the label of each symbology to enable or disable it.

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SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS

Tap the Detail label below each symbology to access detailed settings for the specific
symbology.

For details about the featured settings:

 See 2D Imager Symbology Settings.

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Setting

Description

Default

Using Reader Configuration Utility

6.1.3. MISCELLANEOUS

This section allows enabling code ID transmission for easy identification of the scanned
barcode.

Transmit AIM Code ID

Sets whether to include AIM code ID character in the
decoded data. For AIM code ID, see the following:

Deselected
(Disabled)

2D Imager Symbology Settings.

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6.1.4. READER CONFIG OPTION MENU

Reader Config provides an option menu which is accessible on the menu bar of the main

settings page. This menu allows you to test scan barcodes, import/export all settings
(except of the setting of “Enable Reader”) in a re-usable format, reset all settings back to
factory default, and view copyright and version information.

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SCAN

TEST

Using Reader Configuration Utility

To test scan a barcode:

Open Reader Config as described in Launch Reader Config.

1)

Tap the settings button on the menu bar to open the option menu.

2)

Tap Scan Test in the option menu. A page opens for test scanning.

3)

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IMPORT AND EXPORT

Reader Config supports saving the settings (except of the setting of “Enable Reader”) and

exporting them as a .json file.

Previously exported symbology and scanner settings can be imported again on the mobile
POS. This can also be used to implement identical Reader Config settings on multiple
devices.

To import settings:

Open Reader Config as described in Launch Reader Config.

1)

Tap the settings button on the menu bar to open the option menu.

2)

Tap Import in the option menu.

3)

A page opens allowing you to select a previously saved profile.

Tap OK. In a few seconds a prompt will appear on the mobile POS to indicate settings

4)

have been imported successfully.

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Using Reader Configuration Utility

To export settings:

Open Reader Config as described in Launch Reader Config.

1)

Tap the settings button on the menu bar to open the option menu.

2)

Tap Export.

3)

An export page opens allowing you to enter the name and location of the profile to save.

4)

Tap OK to export. A prompt will appear on-screen to notify that settings have been

5)

exported.

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RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS

This function restores all settings in the Reader Config application to default.

To enable Factory Reset:

Open Reader Config as described in Launch Reader Config.

1)

Tap the settings button on the menu bar to open the option menu.

2)

Tap Reset to Factory defaults.

3)

A warning dialog appears confirming whether to restore all application settings back to

4)

default. Tap OK to reset or Cancel to close the dialog.

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Using Reader Configuration Utility

You can set a password to restrict other users of this mobile POS from changing certain
configurations or accessing certain functions in Reader Config.

Open Reader Config as described in Launch Reader Config.

1)

Tap the settings button on the menu bar to open the option menu.

2)

Tap Security.

3)

Enter and confirm a password (up to 32 characters, containing at least 1 digit or 1

4)

alphabetic letter).

Check the items that will be protected by this password.

5)

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Tap About in the Reader Config option menu to display software version and copyright
information.

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6.2. READ PRINTED BARCODES

Aside from output to destinations as per Keyboard Emulation settings, Reader Config
provides a Scan Test feature for quick viewing of decoded data.

To perform test scanning of barcodes:

Open Reader Config as described in Launch ReaderConfig.

1)

Tap the settings button on the menu bar to open the option menu.

2)

3)

Tap Scan Test on the menu bar.

A Test Scan Form opens for displaying the scanned data.

4)

Aim the scanning window at the barcode to read
and press any of the two side triggers. The
scanning light beams to read the printed barcodes.
The scanning light goes off once the data is
decoded, or when the decode timeout period has
passed

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The decoded data will appear on the page. When finished viewing, tap to leave the

test scan page; or tap the settings button and then “Save” to save the decoded data as
a .txt file, or “Clear All” to clear all data on the screen.

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Operating System & CPU

SPECIFICATIONS

PLATFORM, PROCESSOR & MEMORY

OS Version Android 8.1 Oreo with GMS Certified

CPU Qualcomm SDM450

Memory

ROM 16GB

RAM 2GB
Expansion Slot One Micro SD card slot (up to 32GB for SDHC; up to 64GB for SDXC)

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Communication

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COMMUNICATION & DATA CAPTURE

USB Client USB 2.0 OTG

WPAN Bluetooth 2.1EDR/4.0 BLE/V4.1

WLAN 802.11 b/g/n and 802.11 a/ac/n networking

WWAN Built-in WWAN modem for Quadband GSM, UMTS, LTE functions:

GPS GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, AGPS

Data & Image Capture

Digital Camera Autofocus 13 megapixels with user-controllable LED flash

Barcode Reader 2D Imager

HF RFID Reader Supports NFC (Peer-to-Peer, Card Reader, Card Emulation)

(2412~2472 MHz: 18.34dBm

5180~5240MHz: 17.04dBm,

5260~5320MHz: 17.04dBm,

5500~5700MHz: 17.01dBm)

GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA/HSPA+/LTE

Worldwide

Frequency bands:

GSM/GPRS/EDGE
880~915, 925~960MHz: 33dBm

1710~1785, 1805~1880MHz: 30dBm

WCDMA/UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA:B1(2100),B8(900)

1920~1980, 2110~2170: 24dBm

880~915, 925~960: 24dBm

LTE

FDD:B1(2100),B3(1800),B7(2600),B8(900),B20(800),B38(2600)

1920~1980, 2110~2170MHz: 23dBm

1710~1785, 1805~1880MHz: 23dBm

2500~2570, 2620~2690MHz: 23dBm

880~915, 925~960MHz: 23dBm

832~862, 791~821MHz: 23dBm

2570~2620MHz: 23dBm

Americas

GSM : 850/900/1800/1900

UMTS : 850/900/AWS(1700)/1900/2100

FDD LTE : 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (FDD 13,17,5,4,2,7)

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Batteries

at

least 8 to 12 hours. The allowed battery charging ambient

charge

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

temperature

Color Touch Screen Display

4.7” LCD, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, touch supports bare/wet/gloved

indicators signaling charging

Specifications

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Main Battery Pack Replaceable and rechargeable

Backup Battery Rechargeable Li-ion battery: 3.7V, 60 mAh, full charging 4.2V.

Power Adaptor

Power Supply Cord with

Universal Power Adaptor

Working Time

Supports working time for up to 12 hours at 25 degrees

3.8V 4000mAh, full charging 4.35V
Minimum charging time: 4 hours @25°C

For the first time charging the main battery, please charge it for

temperature is between 0°C to 40°C. It is recommended to

performance.

Please note that battery charging stops when ambient
drops below 0°C or exceeds 40°C.

Capable of Data retention for 30 minutes
Charging time: 4 hours

Input AC 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz

Output DC 5V, 2A

CE, CB, BSMI, FCC, CCC, PSE, KC, CU, INMETRO
(AC plug only), BIS

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Display

finger and stylus inputs

Resolution HD (720x 1280 pixels)

Notifications

Status LED A Ttri-color (white, green, & red) LED

Audio Integrated with one speaker playing sounds for events

Vibrator Integrated with one vibrator for tactile feedback

Dimensions & Weight

Dimensions 162 mm (L) x 80mm (W) x 26mm-40mm (H)

Weight 440g (equipped with 4000mAh battery)

and data capturing status

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Temperature

Multiple drops onto concrete at 1.2 m (3.9 ft.) on all six sides

Multiple drops onto concrete at 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) on all six sides for

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ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS

Operating 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

Storage -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Charging 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Humidity

Relative humidity 5% to 95%

Resistance

Impact Resistance

Electrostatic Discharge ±12 kV air discharge, ±8 kV contact discharge

(Sharp temperature change, dewing, or freezing not allowed)

HERA51 mobile POS with rubber boot

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Development Environment & Tools

Specifications

PROGRAMMING SUPPORT

JAVA Environment Android studio

Software Development Kit: JAR

C# Environment: Visual Studio

Software Development Kit: DLL (Xamarin Library)

Software & Utilities

Software Package Reader Config

Software Trigger

Mobile Deployment Suite for Android

App Lock

Xamarin Binding

HF RFID Configuration

Signature Capture
Terminal Emulation

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