MX50 USER MANUAL Rugged Mobile Computing Solution
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started................................................................. 1 Identifying Hardware Components .......................................... 1 Front Components ................................................................. 1 Back Components .................................................................. 2 Top Components.................................................................... 3 Right-Side Components ..............................................
Chapter 4 Android Preinstalled Applications ................................ 20 Google Applications Overview................................................ 20 Camera ...................................................................................... 22 Taking Pictures ..................................................................... 22 Taking Panoramic Pictures .................................................. 23 Shooting Videos ...................................................................
Chapter 1 Getting 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 Front Components Ref Component Description Power connector Connects to an external power source. Touch screen Displays the output of your device and responds to your touching. Camera lens Takes still pictures or records video clips.
Ref Component OK button Description Confirms your selection or input. Arrow buttons Moves up, down, left and right within the screen or menu. Back button Goes back to the previous screen. Home button Opens the Home screen. Recent button Opens a screen containing thumbnails of applications you’ve used recently. Touch a thumbnail to open that application. Fn quick button Opens the Camera application (default setting). Can be assigned to a different function through Settings.
Top Components Ref Component Description P1 quick button Disables/enables the touch screen (default setting). When disabled, you will see a frame around the screen and a message at the bottom of the screen. Can be assigned to a different function through Settings. Minus button Decreases the brightness level (default setting). Can be assigned to a different function through Settings. Plus button Increases the brightness level (default setting).
Right-Side Components Ref Component Description MicroSD card slot Accepts a microSD card for removable storage. (inside the cover) Micro USB host connector (inside the cover) Connects a set of headphones. Combo Audio Connector (inside Supports a headset microphone with 4-pole TRRS the cover) 3.5mm jack. Connects to a computer via USB cable for data transfer.
Getting Your Device Ready for Use Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery 1. Connect the AC adapter to the power connector of MX50 (). Connect one end of the power cord to the AC adapter () and the other end to an electrical outlet (). NOTE: AC adapter and power cord types vary with countries. 2. Power is being supplied from the external power source to MX50. When external power is connected, it also charges the internal battery.
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.
Using the Chest Mount 1. Feed the two lower tabs of the mount through lower webbing. 2. Feed all four top tabs through upper webbing. 3. Insert the retention-cord piece to the webbing above the center of the mount.
4. Align the bottom grooves of MX50 with the counterparts on the mount and insert MX50 at an angle (). Then press the holder and MX50 together until the clamp clicks into place (). 5. When you flip up the mount, pull the cord over the clamp.
Chapter 2 Basic 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. Sleeping and Shutting Down You can manually put your device to sleep by briefly pressing the power button. To wake up, press the power button.
Here are some common terms that you should know when using the touch screen: Touch Touch the screen once with your finger to open an item or select an object. Touch and hold Touch and hold your finger on an item to see a list of actions available for that item. Drag Hold your finger on an item and, without lifting the finger, move across the screen until you reach the target position.
To return to the Home screen at any time, touch screen or the Home button on the device. at the bottom of the Extensions to the Home Screen You can slide left or right across the Home screen to see other parts of the Home screen. Extensions to the Home screen provide more space for widgets, shortcuts, and other items. Customizing Your Home Screen You can add application icons, shortcuts, widgets, and other items to any part of the Home screen where there’s free space. You can also change the wallpaper.
Using Applications Touch (in the Favorites tray) on the Home screen to open the All Apps screen. The screen holds icons for all of the applications on your device. Touch an icon to open the application. Most applications include a Menu icon near the top or lower right corner of the screen. The menu contains tools that apply to the activities of the current screen or application.
Status Bar and Notifications Panel The Status bar appears at the top of almost every screen. It displays icons indicating that you’ve received notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the current status (on the right), along with the current time. Status icons Notifications icons You can open the Notifications panel by swiping down from the top. Quick Settings Use Quick Settings to quickly change common settings such as screen brightness, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, and others.
Entering Information You enter text, numbers, and symbols using the onscreen keyboard. Some applications open the keyboard automatically. In others, you touch an input field where you want to enter text to open the keyboard. To enter text, touch the keys on the keyboard to type. To enter numbers or symbols, touch the Symbols key to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard.
Chapter 3 Getting Connected This chapter tells you how you can get your device connected through a variety of ways. Wireless Connections Using Wi-Fi Networks Turning On/Off the Wi-Fi Radio Go to Quick Settings and touch the Wi-Fi icon. - Or – Go to Settings. Find the Wi-Fi item under WIRELESS & NETWORKS. Slide the Wi-Fi switch on or off. When the Wi-Fi radio is turned on, the icon appears in the status bar. If your device finds a network that you connected to previously, it connects to it.
If the network is open, you are prompted to confirm that you want to connect to that network by touching Connect Using the Bluetooth Function NOTE: Getac does not guarantee the product’s compatibilities with the Bluetooth headsets/devices from all manufacturers. Turning On/Off the Bluetooth Radio Go to Quick Settings and touch the Bluetooth icon. - Or – Go to Settings. Find the Bluetooth item under WIRELESS & NETWORKS. Slide the Bluetooth switch on or off.
External Connections Using a MicroSD Card Inserting a MicroSD Card 1. Open the microSD card slot cover by loosening the slotted screw. 2. Insert the card into the slot, with the golden contacts pointing to the slot and facing front. 3. Close the cover and tighten the screw. CAUTION: When closing the cover, you must firmly press all over the cover to ensure its sealing capability.
Removing MicroSD card You can safely remove the microSD card from your device any time the device is shut down. If you need to remove the card while the device is on, unmount the card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the card. To unmount: 1. Go to Settings. 2. Touch Storage and touch Unmount SD card under EXTERNAL SD CARD. 3. Open the microSD card slot cover. Press the edge of the card to release it and then pull the card out of the slot.
Connecting to a Computer via USB You can connect your device to a computer with the USB cable, to transfer files between your device and the computer. 1. Open the micro USB connector cover by loosening the slotted screw. 2. Use the USB cable (available to you as an option) to connect the device to a USB port on your computer. CAUTION: When closing the cover, you must firmly press all over the cover to ensure its sealing capability.
Chapter 4 Android Preinstalled Applications This chapter briefly introduces the Android 5.1.1 preinstalled applications from Google. Google Applications Overview For instructions on using the Google applications, check Google official website for online help. NOTE: The table below does not include Getac applications. See the next chapter for information on Getac applications. Apps Descriptions Calculator Use Calculator to solve arithmetic problems.
Apps Descriptions Downloads The Downloads app lets you to manage most downloads. Drive Use Drive to store your files securely in the cloud and also to access them. Gmail Gmail works with Google’s web-based email service. Google Use Google to easily and quickly find what you need on the web and on your device. Google Settings Use Google Settings to manage settings for Google apps and services. Hangouts Use Hangouts to send messages, make voice and video calls, and share photos.
Camera Use the Camera application to take pictures and shoot videos. In addition, you can have GPS information embedded into the picture/video file. Taking Pictures 1. Open the Camera application. Touch 2. Touch if you are not in Camera mode. to select the front or rear camera lens. 3. If you want to adjust settings, touch . White balance Return Exposure Advanced Scene mode 4. To zoom in or out, drag 5. To take the picture, touch toward or . . 6.
Taking Panoramic Pictures 1. Open the Camera application. Touch to switch to Panoramic mode. 2. Aim the camera lens at the starting point of the intended view. Touch to start. 3. Slowly pan your device toward the other side. The status bar shows your progress. 4. To end, touch . Shooting Videos 1. Open the Camera application. Touch 2. Touch to switch to Video mode. to select the front or rear camera lens. 3. If you want to adjust settings, touch White balance .
4. To zoom in or out, drag toward 5. To start shooting the video, touch or . . The elapsed time shows at the corner. 6. To stop, touch . 7. An image from your most recent video is displayed as a thumbnail at the corner. You can touch the thumbnail to view the video. The file is saved to the internal storage of your device.
Chapter 5 Getac Applications This chapter describes the applications added by Getac for special features of your device. File Manager File Manager allows you to organize your data in the internal SD card and any connected external storage (such as a microSD card or USB disk). To exit, touch Exit. Button Descriptions Left side buttons: Buttons Descriptions Home Goes to the root directory. Upper Goes one level up to the parent directory.
Buttons Descriptions Multi-Select Enables or disables multiple selections. When enabled, you can touch multiple files or folders for one batch operation. A set of buttons appear on the left side of the screen for you to use. Paste Pastes what you have cut or copied to the current directory. View Switches between icon and list view. Refresh Refreshes the current directory. Upper-right buttons: Buttons Descriptions Search Opens the Search box. Add Folder Adds a folder in the current directory.
GPS-ECompass GPS-ECompass can: Function as a compass. Receive GPS satellite signals to calculate the location of your device. Record GPS logs. When opening the application, you will be asked to turn on GPS if it is off. The icon in the status bar indicates GPS service is in use. The application has three pages as described later. Touch one of the three buttons (Satellite Position, Electronic Compass, and Location Information) at the left side of the screen to see the page.
Electronic Compass The Electronic Compass page shows directions of movement including orientation, pitch angle, roll angle, and azimuth angle. The Accuracy reading is for your reference. When the application determines that calibration is needed, it will pop up the “Calibration” graphics asking you to calibrate the compass. Hold the device and swing it in the way as shown on the screen. Do this several times until the popup graphics disappear. NOTE: Follow these guidelines when using the compass.
Location Information The Location Information page shows the geographic information of the current location once GPS positioning is completed. Settings Touch and touch Setting. Items Descriptions Location Service Check GPS satellites to turn on GPS receiver. Satellites Log See the next subsection for information. Rotation Type Set to Needle Compass for a pivoting needle on a fixed dial or Wheel Compass for a fixed needle on a rotating dial.
GPS Logging You can record a GPS log file for the use of other applications. The output format is NMEA. 1. Touch and touch Setting. 2. Touch Start to write Log in /storage/sdcard0/GpsLog. 3. In the selection menu that pops up, touch .. to accept the default folder for storing the file. If you want to specify a different folder, select it in the menu. 4. Touch OK. The recording will continue until you stop it. 5. To stop, touch and touch Setting. Touch Stop to write Log in …. 6. Touch OK.
Chapter 6 Managing Your Device This chapter tells you how to manage power and configure your device. Managing Power The operating time of a fully charged battery depends on how you are using the device. Some functions, such as using multimedia or operating an SD card, may consume the battery power considerably. Low Battery Signals and Actions CAUTION: When you recharge the battery upon a warning of low power, you should charge for at least 30 minutes.
Power-Saving Tips You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off features that you don’t need. You can also monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power. Turn off radios that you aren’t using. Lower the screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout. Lower the volume. If you don’t need it, turn off automatic syncing for all applications. Avoid power-consuming applications.
Settings NOTE: Incorrect settings may cause your system to malfunction. Make sure that you fully understand the function of a certain item before any adjustment. Some setting items are available only for specific models or applications you have in your device. The Settings application contains most of the tools for customizing and configuring your device. To open Settings, use any of the below methods: Tap the Settings icon in the Home screen.
Device Settings Item Description Display To set brightness, wallpaper, sleep timeout, and font size. Sound & notification To configure sound-related settings such as volume, phone ringtone, vibration with ringing, notification sound, etc. Storage To view the used and available space on your device’s storage. Battery To view battery usage data. Apps To view details about the applications installed on your device and to manage them. Users To add, change, or delete users.
Personal Settings Item Description Location To configure how you want your device to determine your location and how you want to share your location with Google and others. Security To configure screen lock, power-on password, device administration, and credential storage. Accounts To add accounts. The screen lists the account(s) you have added to the device. To manage an account, touch it.
Chapter 7 Care and Maintenance This chapter provides guidelines on taking care of your device. Resetting Your Device To restart the device, press and hold the Reset Switch (shown below) for more than 5 seconds. Alternatively, you can force the device to power off by pressing and holding the power button for more than 10 seconds. Then turn it on again. Caring for Your Device Taking good care of your device will ensure trouble-free operation and reduce the risk of damage to your device.
Do not drop your device or subject it to severe shock. Do not subject your device to sudden and severe temperature changes. This could cause moisture condensation inside the unit, which could damage your device. In the event of moisture condensation, allow your device to dry out completely before use. The screen surface can easily be scratched. Avoid touching it with sharp objects.
Chapter 8 Regulatory Information NOTE: Marking labels located on the exterior of your device indicate the regulations that your model complies with. Please check the marking labels on your device and refer to the corresponding statements in this chapter. Some notices apply to specific models only.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Please note: The use of a non-shielded interface cable with this equipment is prohibited.
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This product is intended to be supplied by a LISTED Power Unit marked with “LPS,” “Limited Power Source,” and output rated + 12 V dc / 2.0 A. Use a specified cradle approved by the manufacturer. Use a specified battery in the equipment. About the AC Adapter Do not use the AC adapter in a high moisture environment. Never touch the AC adapter when your hands or feet are wet. Allow adequate ventilation around the AC adapter when using it to operate the device or charge the battery.
