Using RS35 Mobile Computer 2.4. NOTIFICATIONS 2.4.1. STATUS LED Two LED indicators located above the touch screen provide information about charging status, scanner light beam, and scanner "Good Read" during data collection.
RK25 Mobile Computer 2.4.3. SOUNDS AND VIBRATION The mobile computer is integrated with a vibrator, which is software programmable for tactile feedback. This can be helpful when working in noisy environments. You may also set the mobile computer to vibrate only, in which all system sounds will be muted and replaced by the vibrator. QUICK SOUND MENU On any screen, press down Volume Up or Volume Down key to open quick sound menu. Tap on the icon or or to switch between ringing, vibration, and mute.
Using RS35 Mobile Computer The media volume can be adjusted by pressing the Volume Up or Volume Down key, or dragging the slider on quick sound menu. Tap on the settings icon will open the pop-up volume panel; tap on “SEE MORE” will directly enter the Sound Settings page.
RK25 Mobile Computer Go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings | Sound for more sound settings. On “Sound” settings page, you can: 1) Adjust the volume for media alarm , call , ring , and by dragging the sliders. The media icon turns to be if it is off while the ring icons turns to be indicates it is off. 2) Enter “Do Not Distrub” for its detailed settings. 3) Set the shortcut to prevent ringing. 4) Select the sound for “Default notification soud” and “Default alarm sound”.
Using RS35 Mobile Computer You can temporarily disable specific notifications (vibration or sound) using “Do Not Disturb” in Quick Settings menu. What’s more, you can schedule the duration of the disabled status so that the notifications will switch to enabled state automatically based on your arrangement. Swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings Panel or Quick Settings Menu, tap on “Do not disturb” to enable this feature and make further adjustment.
RK25 Mobile Computer Go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings | Sound | Do Not Disturb Tap on “See all exceptions” to make exceptions while DND is on.
Using RS35 Mobile Computer 2.5. DATE AND TIME By default, the mobile computer automatically synchronizes the date and time to the WWAN network (if connected). To set the date and time manually: 1) Go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings | System | Date & time 2) Tap to turn off Use network-provided time to disable using network-provided time. 3) Tap Set date to select the correct month, date and year. Tap OK to save. 4) Tap Set time to set the correct time. Tap OK to save.
RK25 Mobile Computer 5) Disable Use network-provided time zone and then tap Time zone to select the correct time zone from the list. 6) Disable “Use locale default” and tap “Use 24-hour format” to switch on or off to change the displayed time.
Using RS35 Mobile Computer 2.6. LANGUAGE & KEYBOARD INPUT Tap App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings | System | Language & input to change the system language, default keyboard type, and configure keyboard input and speech settings. 2.6.1. CHANGE DISPLAY LANGUAGE To change display language: 1) On Language & input screen, tap on Language to get into “Language preference” page, and then click “Add a language” to select your desired system language.
RK25 Mobile Computer 2) Press and hold your desired system language to change its sorting order to the 1 st by dragging. Once it is released, the new language setting will immediately be applied. DELETE LANGUAGE Tap in the upper right corner and tap “Remove” option; select the language to delete. Please note that the display language will be changed if it is selected to be deleted.
Using RS35 Mobile Computer 2.6.2. ON-SCREEN KEYBOARD Tap a text input field to automatically open an on-screen keyboard. The virtual keyboard will vary depending on the data type (text or numbers) this field requires. SELECT KEYBOARD (INPUT METHOD) On Language & input screen, select Virtual Keyboard to manage the installed keyboards by tapping “Manage keyboard” and switch on/off the input methods you need.
RK25 Mobile Computer EDIT TEXT Tap and hold text on the screen to enable a text editing menu for selecting all text, or copying and pasting text within or across applications. Some applications may use different ways to select or edit text.
Using RS35 Mobile Computer 2.7. SOUND AND VOLUME Use the volume buttons on the left side of the mobile computer to adjust system and ringer volume.
RK25 Mobile Computer 2.8. DATA CAPTURE 2.8.1. BARCODE READER A selection of scan engines is available for delivering flexibility to meet different requirements. Depending on the scan engine integrated, the mobile computer is capable of scanning barcodes of a number of symbologies that are enabled by default while running the ReaderConfig application. You won't be able to scan a specific barcode symbology which is not enabled. Run ReaderConfig.exe to enable/disable barcode symbologies. 2.8.2.
Basic Operation Chapter 3 BASIC OPERATION This chapter describes the basic skills to work with the RS35 mobile computer, for instance how to operate the home screen, check system status and manage notifications. The add-on utilities for applications regarding data collection, processing, and transmission are introduced in the following chapters. IN THIS CHAPTER 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 Home Screen ............................................................ 80 Navigation Method .......................
RK25 Mobile Computer 3.1. HOME SCREEN When the mobile computer is fully charged, press the Power key for three seconds to turn on the mobile computer. A locked screen will appear. LOCK SCREEN To enter the Home screen, you need to unlock the Lock screen. Simply swipe up from the bottom toward the unlock icon to unlock the screen. You may need to further draw the pattern, input PIN or password depends on the screen lock you set.
Basic Operation 3.1.1. APPLICATION & WIDGET ON HOME SCREEN ADD APPLICATION SHORTCUT TO HOME SCREEN To add an application to Home screen: 1) Open App Drawer (All Application) on the home screen you would like to customize. 2) Locate the application to add, tap and hold the application icon. 3) Drag the application icon upward and the home screen will appear. Keep dragging the app icon and move it to your preferred position and release to have it placed.
RK25 Mobile Computer ARRANGE THE APPLICATIONS AND WIDGETS ON HOME SCREEN To move or remove a shortcut/widget, on the home screen you would like to customize, tap and hold it to enter layout edit mode, an option “X Remove” will appear on top of the screen, to which you can drag the unwanted shortcut/widget to remove it. Drag the icon to the preferred position and release it to have it placed. To resize a widget, tap and hold it until a white frame appears. Tap and drag a white dot to re-scale the widget.
Basic Operation 3.1.2. FOLDER ON HOME SCREEN CREATE FOLDER 1) On the home screen you would like to customize, tap and hold the application shortcut you would like to move, drag the icon on the top of another icon to create a folder. 2) As these icons overlap, a folder is created. 3) After you let go your finger, these icons are enclosed in a circle. NAME A FOLDER 1) Tap the folder you would like to name. 2) The folder will expand from a small circle to a full rectangle to show all the shortcuts in it.
RK25 Mobile Computer 3.2. NAVIGATION METHOD Navigation is to control the device by using swipes and other actions or tapping on buttons. 3.2.1. CHANGE THE NAVIGATION METHOD The default navigation method is 3-button navigation which appears as the menu bar on the bottom of the screen.
Basic Operation GESTURE NAVIGATION “Gesture navigation” is for navigating through the screens and menus by gesture-based controls. Once is enabled, you can control the device screen by following the gestures: Action Gesture Home Quickly swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Back Swipe either on the left or the right edge of the screen. Recently Used Apps Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and then stop for few second before releasing your finger.
RK25 Mobile Computer 2-BUTTON NAVIGATION 2-button navigation offers the two buttons, Home and Back. To open “Recently Used Apps”, simply short swipe up from the bottom of the screen. Home Back 3-BUTTON NAVIGATION 3-button navigation is the default navigation method which displays Home, Back, and Recently Used Apps.
Basic Operation 3.2.2. RECENTLY USED APPLICATIONS To reveal the Recently Used Apps Menu, you can: For “Gesture navigation”: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and then stop for few second before releasing your finger. For “2-button navigation”: Short swipe up from the bottom of the screen. For “3-button navigation”: Directly tap on “Recently Used Apps” button.
RK25 Mobile Computer 3.3. STATUS BAR The left side of the status bar shows notification icons, and the right side of the status bar shows status icons. 3.3.1. ICONS ON STATUS BAR STATUS ICONS Icon Description The device has been connected to a Bluetooth device. The device is currently connected to a Wi-Fi network and performing data transmission. Airplane mode is active, which means all radios are inactive now. Alarm is active. All sounds are silent except for alarms (Vibration mode).
Basic Operation NOTIFICATION ICONS Icon Description Android System notification such as “USB debugging connected” or “USB file transfer turned on”. Open Notifications Drawer for more details. The device is performing data synchronization. There is an upcoming event. The device is downloading data. The device is uploading data. An open Wi-Fi network is available. A memory card has been inserted. The headset has been inserted. Wi-Fi hotspot is active.
RK25 Mobile Computer 3.3.2. OPEN QUICK SETTING MENU The status icons are related to essential settings regarding the device’s remaining power, Bluetooth status or Wi-Fi connectivity status. The status bar offers a quick access for you to easily make adjustments of the settings. To open Quick Setting Menu, please swipe from the top to the bottom of the screen. You can tap on each status icon on the menu to switch among different modes or enter the settings.
Basic Operation EDIT QUICK SETTING MENU To customize Quick Setting Menu, please: 1) Click “EDIT” to get into Edit page. 2) Remove: To remove certain item, please tap on and hold the icon to be removed, and drag it to the “DRAG HERE TO REMOVE” area and then release it. 3) Add: To add certain item, please tap on and hold the icon to be added and drag it to the upper area and then release it. 4) Return to the Quick Settings Menu, all the settings are done.
RK25 Mobile Computer To reset the Quick Setting Menu, please: 1) Tap “EDIT” 2) Tap More icon to enter Edit page. in the upper-right corner, and tap “Reset”.
Basic Operation 3.3.3. OPEN NOTIFICATIONS DRAWER The notifications icons on status bar inform you of the new events such as incoming calls, messages or USB connection. CHECK OUT NOTIFICATION To check out details of the events, swipe down from the status bar to open Notifications Drawer. Tap on the individual notification card to carry out immediate action or to open the corresponding application.
RK25 Mobile Computer OR 1) Go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings | Apps & notifications | See all XX apps to find the app you would like to change its notification settings. 2) Tap to enter the “App info” page and tap “Notifications” to switch on or off “Show notifications” and other settings.
Basic Operation CLEAR NOTIFICATION To dismiss all notifications at a time, please tap on “CLEAR ALL”. Ongoing notifications and notifications that require subsequent activity to be cleared will remain on the list.
RK25 Mobile Computer 3.4. SUSPEND & LOCK 3.4.1. SUSPEND DEVICE The mobile computer operates continuously once it is powered on. To minimize power consumption and prevent unintended operation, suspend the mobile computer if you are not actively using it. The mobile computer can be quickly awoken from suspend mode to operate as needed.
Basic Operation 3.4.2. LOCK DEVICE Setting a screen lock allows you to protect your personal data on this device while the device is not at your hand. With various types of screen lock available and Smart Lock, you can not only enjoy the benefits of this function but also great convenience. LOCK RS35 Go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings the lock method. | Security Item Description None Disable screen lock. Swipe Default slide gesture. Pattern Enter a pattern to unlock.
RK25 Mobile Computer By selecting a Pattern, PIN, or Password method, a setting icon appears next to “Screen lock”. Tap to enter “Screen lock” page for further configurations. You can also access advanced settings and Smart Lock to customize personal lock settings.
Basic Operation 3.5. OS UPDATE Updating the operating system on the mobile computer helps maintain it at an optimized state. You may choose to update the system by establishing a wireless network connection to the Internet and downloading the update file from the OTA server. Note: The mobile computer will shut down during system update. Save any unfinished tasks and data before updating the system in order to avoid data loss. 3.5.1.
RK25 Mobile Computer 2) A window pops up asking you to input the password for system update. Please contact with support@cipherlab.com.tw for the password. Enter the password and tap OK. 3) The mobile computer searches for the latest system update file on the server. Tap DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL to download the update file. 4) When a new system update file is detected on the server, a notification icon will appear on the status bar, and a text notification will pop up in the notifications panel.
Basic Operation 3.5.2. SD CARD UPDATE OS Update searches for available update files in your mobile computer’s storage. 1) Obtain the latest system update image file, and copy the file onto the root storage of your SD card. Insert the SD card into the memory card slot on the device. Press the power button to power it on. OR 1) Transfer the update image file to the root directory of the device’s internal storage via a USB Type-C cable/ the snap-on cable.
RK25 Mobile Computer 3.6. BACK UP YOUR DATA With Backup, you can have your personal data (Google calendar settings, Google contacts, Google Chrome™ browser data and Gmail™ settings) and certain system settings under your Google account backed up (over network connection) on the cloud. This allows you to easily restore the settings on this device after a Factory Reset (refer to Reset to Factory Default ). To start: 1) Make sure your device is connected with network.
Basic Operation To restore your backed up personal data of a Google Account, just add that account to the device. Note: (1) To back up your photos and videos, tap Photos in App Drawer and log in your Google account to sync the files on your device with Google Photo Library. 1 3 4 2 (2) To back up other data such as audio or video files on the device’s storage, you can make use of the Google Drive service. (3) Backup may not handle certain app progress data and settings.
RK25 Mobile Computer 3.7. RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT Performing a factory reset will erase all data on your mobile computer (including, files as well as your installed apps and their associated data) and revert the device back to its original state in which it is powered on for the first time. It is strongly recommended that following the instructions in Back Up Your Data to back up important data before performing a factory reset. 3.7.1.
Basic Operation 3) Confirm the action by tapping on the buttons and input the verification code (Please contact with support@cipherlab.com.tw to obtain your verification code). Finally, tap OK to perform a factory reset. 3.7.2. WELCOME WIZARD As the mobile computer boots up for the first time after the reset, the Welcome wizard will run you through setting up the environment as well as restoring apps and data.
RK25 Mobile Computer Step 1-2 Customize your device if needed. Step 1-3 Select your system language. Step 2 Insert your SIM to connect to mobile network, or tap on “SKIP” to the next step. Step 3: Select a Wi-Fi network to log in or tap on “SKIP” and Step 4: confirm with “CONTINUE” to the next step. Set date and time, or merely If logged in a Wi-Fi network, you will be further asked to sign in skip this step by tapping “NEXT”. your Google account to restore data.
Basic Operation Step 5: Choose Google services that you want to be enabled, and tap “ACCEPT” to proceed. Step 6: Set up the protection methods to protect this device, or merely “SKIP” this step. Step 7: Select whether to enable Qualcomm® IZat™ location service or not. Tap “NEXT” to proceed. Once the initial setup is completed, the Home app screen shows up. Apps and settings will be restored in the background.
RK25 Mobile Computer Chapter 4 WIRELESS RADIOS The Wi-Fi module integrated on the mobile computer lets you configure and connect to network wirelessly. IN THIS CHAPTER 4.1 Use Wireless Local Area Network (Wi-Fi) ...................... 109 4.2 Use Bluetooth ........................................................... 118 4.3 Use Near Field Communications ..................................
Wireless Radios 4.1. USE WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK (WI-FI) 4.1.1. CONNECT TO WI-FI NETWORK To power on Wi-Fi: 1) Go to App Drawer | Settings | Network & internet 2) Tap the Wi-Fi switch to scan for available networks. 3) Select a network to connect. 109 | Wi-Fi .
RK25 Mobile Computer If the network is an open one, the mobile computer 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 computer prompts a dialog to enter the password for the connection.
Wireless Radios 4.1.2. 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 App Drawer | Settings | Network & internet | Wi-Fi 2) Tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn it on. 3) Scroll down to the bottom of the page, and select “Add network”. 4) On “Add network” page, enter the name of the network in the Network name field, and select a security method.
RK25 Mobile Computer For WPA/WPA2/WPA3-Enterprose and CCKM 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. Enter your username in the Identity box and the password in the Password box if required. Note: Certificates may be installed under App Drawer | Settings Wi-Fi preferences | Advanced | Install certificates.
Wireless Radios 4.1.3. ADVANCED WI-FI SETTINGS To access advanced Wi-Fi settings: 1) Go to App Drawer (All Apps) | Settings | Network & internet . 2) Scroll down to the bottom of the page, and tap on “Wi-Fi preferences”. 3) Tap “Advanced” to expand more settings.
RK25 Mobile Computer The available settings are as below: Item Description Turn on Wi-Fi automatically Even you’ve turned off Wi-Fi, the device will automatically turn on your Wi-Fi connection when there’s the saved network with a strong signal nearby. Open network notification Notify when an open network is available. Install certificates Installs certificates recently downloaded or placed on the internal storage.
Wireless Radios 4.1.4. MODIFY WI-FI NETWORK MODIFY THE CONNECTED NETWORK To change the settings for a connected network: 1) Tap a connected network in the Wi-Fi hotspot list to enter its “Network details” page. 2) Tap Edit button to open the pop-up menu. 3) Modify the network settings, and tap Save.
RK25 Mobile Computer MODIFY THE SAVED NETWORK To change the settings for a saved network: 1) Tap and hold a saved network in the Wi-Fi hotspot list. 2) Tap Modify network in the pop-up menu. 3) In the dialog box that opens, modify the network settings, and tap Save.
Wireless Radios 4.1.5. DISCONNECT WI-FI NETWORK To disconnect a connected network: 1) Tap a connected network in the Wi-Fi hotspot list to enter its “Network details” page. 2) Tap FORGET button to disconnect. OR 1) Tap and hold a connected network in the Wi-Fi hotspot list. 2) Tap Forget network in the pop-up menu.
RK25 Mobile Computer 4.2. USE BLUETOOTH The RS35 mobile computer lets you configure Bluetooth settings and manage Bluetooth services provided on remote devices. 4.2.1. BLUETOOTH PROFILES Bluetooth Profiles Supported Generic Access Profile (GAP) For device discovery and authentication. Service Discovery Access Profile (SDAP) Discovers services on remote devices.
Wireless Radios 4.2.2.
RK25 Mobile Computer OR 1) Go to App Drawer (All Application) | Settings Connection preferences | Bluetooth | Connected devices | . 2) Tap the switch to turn on this function while enabling the Bluetooth visibility of this device. Note: Having been turned on, Bluetooth is active even when the mobile computer is suspended. However, if the power mode is switched to Airplane Mode, Bluetooth power will be turned off regardless of the settings.
Wireless Radios 4.2.3. CHANGE BLUETOOTH NAME To change the Bluetooth name of this mobile computer: 1) Go to App Drawer (All Application) | Settings Connection preferences | Bluetooth | Connected devices . 2) Tap “Device name” and the pop-up window “Rename this device” shows up. 3) Enter a new name in the field and tap RENAME.
