Rugged Android Tablet PA-301 User’s Guide
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PA-301 User’s Guide Safety Information 1. Please read these safety instructions carefully. 2. Please keep this User’s Guide for later reference. 3. Please disconnect this device from the power source before cleaning. Do not use liquid or detergent for cleaning. Use a moist sheet or cloth for cleaning. 4. Make sure the device is connected to a power source with the correct voltage, frequency, and ampere. 5. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. 6.
PA-301 User’s Guide 9. Caution on the use of the battery: Use only the battery recommended by the manufacturer or the same type of battery installed by the manufacturer. Incorrect battery may cause explosion or fire hazard. Recycle or discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instruction or your local authorities. 10. The device uses nonvolatile memory that requires a battery to retain system information when power is removed. The 3V lithium battery is onboard the system.
PA-301 User’s Guide FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
PA-301 User’s Guide Labeling requirements This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
PA-301 User’s Guide Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC and EMC directive 2004/108/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC and EMC directive 2004/108/EC: EN 55022: 2010 +AC: 2011 EN 61000-3-2: 2006 +A2: 2009 EN 61000-3-3: 2008 EN 55024: 2010 IEC 61000-4-2 ED 2.0 : 2008; IEC 61000-4-3 ED 3.
PA-301 User’s Guide Safety of information technology equipment EN 302 291-1/-2 EN 300 440-1/-2 EN 300 328 EN 301 893 EN 301 489-1/-3/-17 EN 62311 This device is a 2.
PA-301 User’s Guide Table of Contents Safety Information............................................................... 1 Chapter 1. General Information ....................................... 10 1.1. Introduction................................................................................ 10 1.2. Specifications ............................................................................ 11 1.2.1. Main System .......................................................................... 12 1.2.2.
PA-301 User’s Guide 2.1.5. Bottom View........................................................................... 30 2.2. Preparing for Installation .......................................................... 31 2.2.1. Connect the Device to Power ................................................ 32 2.2.2. Insert a SIM Card................................... 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。 2.2.3. Insert a Micro SD Card .......................................................... 33 2.2.4. Restore Factory Settings ..................
PA-301 User’s Guide 5.2. Maintaining the LCD Display .................................................... 46 5.3. Cleaning the PA-301.................................................................. 46 Chapter 6. Troubleshooting .............................................
Chapter 1. General Information 1.1. Introduction PA-301 is a rugged tablet PC based on the TI® OMAP Platform (OMAP4470) processor core architecture. This high-performance tablet features a bright 7” LED-backlit LCD display and runs on Google® Android® operating system. PA-301 has been engineered and tested to meet Military Standards for Environmental Extremes (MIL STD 810G). The following features make it exceptionally rugged, durable and ideal for the rigors of field work: Android 4.
PA-301 User’s Guide Dual camera 1.2 MP FF front camera for HD video conferencing 5 MP AF rear camera with LED flash Programmable physical buttons 1.2. Specifications The PA-301 rugged tablet PC is a flexible, multi-functional flat tablet. The following specifications can be applied in diverse operational environments and implemented in multi-faceted applications.
1.2.1. Main System Platform CPU Android™ 4.0.4 (ICS) TI® OMAP Platform (OMAP4470 dual-core, 1.5GHz) System Memory 2GB LPDDRII memory Storage 1 x 32GB Flash eMMC LCD Panel 7” LED Backlight Screen 7” WXGA (1280x800) 350nits LCD + T/P(sunlight readable technology) Touch Panel Audio Two-point capacitive touch screen 1 x High-quality speaker (1W) 1 x Internal microphone (on front bezel) Communication Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n Bluetooth 4.0 Built-in GPS & NFC Webcam Front: 1.
PA-301 User’s Guide 1.2.2. I/O Interface External 1 x USB 2.0 type A 1 x RS-232 DB9 1 x RJ45 10/100 ethernet 1 x audio jack for stereo headphone & microphone 1 x Internal Speaker 1 x Internal Microphone 1 x micro SD 1 x DC-In 1 x 32-pin pogo connector LED Status Indicator 1 x Power LED status indicator Colors: Green/Red 1.2.3.
1.2.4. Power Management Power Adapter Universal AC 100V ~ 240V, 50~60Hz Input; 19VDC@3.42A, 65W Battery ‧Internal Smart Li-ion Battery: 2900mAh, 7.5V ‧External Smart Lithium Polymer Battery: 4200mAh, 7.4V(option) 1.2.5. Environment Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity -20°C to +50°C (MIL-STD-810G Method 501.5 and 502.5) -30°C to +70°C (MIL-STD-810G Method 501.5 and 502.5) 5-95% without condensation (MIL-STD-810G Method 507.5) Drop 5-ft drop to Plywood (MIL-STD-810G Method 516.
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1.2.6. Material Chassis Enclosure Rugged Tablet Form Factor PC/ABS Plastic, PC/ABS and TPU Double Injection with Protective Rubber Grips Set Dimensions (W x H x D mm) Weight 225 x 168 x 26.5mm (without rubber corner bumper) Approximate 950kg (with internal battery) 1.2.7. Operating System Android 4.0.4 (ICS) 1.2.8.
PA-301 User’s Guide 1.2.9. Optional: Internal Module Barcode Scanner Decoded Mode 1. 1D Symbologies : EAN/UPC, RSS, Code 39, Code 128, UCC/EAN 128, ISBN, ISBT, Interleaved, Matrix, Industrial and Standard 2 of 5, Codabar, Code 93/93i, Code 11, MSI, Plessey, Telepen, postal codes. 2. 2D Symbologies: Data Matrix, PDF417, Micro PDF 417, Maxicode, QR, Aztec, EAN.UCC composite.
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PA-301 User’s Guide Chapter 2. System Setup 2.1. Exploring Your PA-301 Before starting to set up the PA-301, familiarize yourself with the controls, connectors and I/O ports, which are illustrated in the figures below. When placed upright, the front panel of the PA-301 appears as shown in below.
PA-301 User’s Guide 2.1.1. Front View PA-301 Front View Item 1. 1.2MP camera Description Captures images, records videos, and have video chats. Transmits images instantly through a network for conferencing. 2.
PA-301 User’s Guide Item Description built-in camera. 3. FN button Switch F1~F4 to another setting 4. F1~F4 Buttons User can program the hot key 5. Protective rubber Protects the system from vibration or shock. 6. NFC active area NFC active area 7.
PA-301 User’s Guide Item 8. Power LED Description Informs you of the current power status. indicator 9. Wi-Fi LED Shows the current Wi-Fi connection status. indicator Power LED Definitions Green The battery is fully charged. Amber Battery capacity is less than 15%. (Blinking at 1Hz) Amber Battery capacity is less than 8%. (Blinking at 3Hz) Red 24 Battery is charging and not yet full.
PA-301 User’s Guide 2.1.2. Rear View PA-301 Rear View Item 1. 5MP camera Description Captures images, record videos, and have video chats. Transmits images instantly through a network for conferencing. 2. Speaker Delivers sound and audio output for multimedia presentations or listening pleasure. 3.
PA-301 User’s Guide Item 4. Stylus Description For entering information or selecting items onscreen. 5. External Smart Battery 26 External Lithium Polymer Battery: 4200mAh, 7.
PA-301 User’s Guide 2.1.3. Right View PA-301 Right View Item 6. Micro USB OTG port Description Connects USB devices like mouse, keyboard, and others to the device. 7. 3.5mm headphone Connects an external 3.5mm 4-conductor TRRS jack (stereo-plus-mic) headphone for personal listening and sound recording. 8. Micro SD slot Supports a Micro SD HD/XD storage card up to 64GB memory. 9. I/O ports door Covers the I/O ports. 10. Power button Turns the device on/off. Resumes the device from Suspend mode.
PA-301 User’s Guide Item 11. DC-jack socket Description Connects the device to an AC power adapter to supply continuous power during use and battery recharging.
PA-301 User’s Guide 2.1.4. Left View PA-301 Left View Item Description 1. Ethernet port Connect to network by Ethernet protocol 2. RS232 port Connect to device by RS232 protocol 3. USB type-A port Connect to USB some client peripheral. 4. I/O ports door Covers the I/O ports.
PA-301 User’s Guide 2.1.5. Bottom View PA-301 Bottom View Item Description 1. Docking connector Extends the capabilities of the device by allowing connection to other peripherals.
PA-301 User’s Guide 2.2. Preparing for Installation The PA-301 rugged tablet PC is designed and pre-configured for easy setup and use. This section describes the installation steps you should follow to get the system running as quickly as possible.
PA-301 User’s Guide 2.2.1. Connect the Device to Power The AC adapter provides external power source to your system and charges the internal battery at the same time. The AC adapter has an auto-switching design that can connect to any 100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. To connect the device to power: 1. Plug the AC adapter connector to the DC-jack socket. 2. Plug the power cord to the AC adapter. 3. Plug the other end of the power cord to a live wall outlet. The Power LED on the front panel lights up.
PA-301 User’s Guide 2.2.2. Insert a Micro SD Card Use a micro SD card to store photos, music, videos and other files. WARNING: Remove all power from the device before installing or removing a micro SD card. To insert a micro SD card: 1. Open the I/O ports door. 1. Insert the micro SD card into the micro SD card slot with the gold contacts facing up. 2. Push the micro SD card all the way until it is flush into the micro SD card slot.
PA-301 User’s Guide To remove a micro SD card: 1. Open the I/O ports door. 2. Gently push the micro SD card. The micro SD is slightly ejected from the slot. 3. Remove the micro SD card.
PA-301 User’s Guide 2.2.3. Restore Factory Settings Restore the device to factory settings before using it. You may also restore factory settings if the device encounters a persistent problem, or if you want to pass the device to someone else. CAUTION: Restoring the device to factory settings deletes data and user-configured settings. Make sure to perform a backup before proceeding. To restore factory settings: 1. Turn off the device. 2. Press and hold the F4 button, and then press the Power button.
PA-301 User’s Guide 2.2.4. Turn On the Device To turn the device on: Press the Power button until the home screen is displayed. To turn the device off: 1. Press the Power button until the power off prompt shows. 2. Tap OK to turn off the device, or tap Cancel to keep the device turned on.
PA-301 User’s Guide 2.3. Android Settings 2.3.1. Setting Up for the First Time The first time you turn on the device, you will be asked to set up your Android system. Follow onscreen instructions to select the language you want to use, enable location-based services, choose how you want to connect to the Internet, and more. NOTE: Internet and location-based services may incur fees. Contact your mobile operator or service provider for details. 2.3.2.
PA-301 User’s Guide Item 4. Flick Description To swipe vertically, but in quicker, lighter strokes to go through a list or browse a long screen. 5. Pinch To use two fingers to zoom in or out of the screen. 2.3.3. Home Screens Choose from five home screens to personalize your Android experience. From the main home screen, swipe to the left or right to choose another home screen and add your favorite widgets, apps, and folders. Tap 38 to return to the main home screen, or press the Home button.
PA-301 User’s Guide 2.4. Connect the PA-301 to Other Devices 2.4.1. Connecting a USB Device PA-301 comes with a micro USB On The Go (OTG) port, so you can connect other USB devices to it using a micro USB cable. NOTE: The PA-301 does not come with a micro USB cable. To connect a micro USB device: 1. Open the I/O ports door. 2. Connect the micro USB cable to the micro USB port on the PA-301. 3. Connect the other end of the micro USB cable to the USB device you want to connect.
PA-301 User’s Guide 2.4.2. Connecting an USB Peripheral The USB type-A port connects the PA-301 to a USB client peripheral such as USB pen drive, mouse, keyboard. NOTE: The USB client peripheral may not be supported due to compatibility.. To connect an USB client peripheral: 1. Open the I/O ports door. 2. Connect the USB client peripheral to the USB type-A port on the PA-301. 3. USB device connected icon will show on Android launch bar To remove an USB device: 1.
PA-301 User’s Guide 2.4.3. Connecting a Headphone The audio jack connects the PA-301 to a headphone. NOTE: The PA-301 does not come with a headphone. To connect a headphone: 1. Open the I/O ports door. 2. Connect the headphone connector to the audio jack on the PA-301. To remove a headphone: 1. Open the I/O ports door. 2. Unplug the headphone connector from the audio jack on the PA-301.
PA-301 User’s Guide Chapter 3. Special Functions 3.1. Barcode Scanner PA-301 have the snap-on peripheral for optional barcode scanner function.. To use the barcode scanner: 1. Press the assigned function key to launch the barcode scanner. 2. Align the line onscreen to the middle area of the barcode you want to scan.
PA-301 User’s Guide 3.2. RFID Scanner The device is equipped with a radio frequency identification (RFID) scanner for automatic identification and tracking of tags attached to objects with electronically stored information.
PA-301 User’s Guide Chapter 4. Connecting to the Internet 4.1. Wi-Fi You can access the Internet by connecting to a wireless network via an access point or “hot spot.” To connect to a wireless network: 1. On the Home screen, tap 1. Tap . The All Apps screen is displayed. . 2. Under WIRELESS & NETWORKS, tap the Wi-Fi On/Off switch to turn Wi-Fi on. The Wi-Fi LED indicator on the front panel turns on. 3. Tap Wi-Fi. A list of available Wi-Fi networks will be displayed. 4.
PA-301 User’s Guide Chapter 5. Maintenance Your PA-301 needs occasional cleaning to prolong its life. Please read this section carefully to ensure proper care of PA-301. When it is necessary to clean it, use a soft, lint-free cloth, slightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. You may also use any commercially available computer cleaning kit. CAUTION: Never use petroleum-based solvents or harsh detergents to clean the system. Also never spray any liquids directly on the device case or screen. 5.1.
PA-301 User’s Guide Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. 5.2. Maintaining the LCD Display If the display screen has become smeared or dusty, clean the screen by applying a mild glass cleaner to a soft, clean, lint-free cloth, and then gently wipe the glass. Clean the LCD display only with a soft cloth dampened with denatured alcohol or a proprietary LCD screen cleaner. Do not scratch the surface of the screen with any hard objects.
PA-301 User’s Guide Wipe the screen and exterior with a soft, damp cloth moistened only with water.
PA-301 User’s Guide Chapter 6. Troubleshooting Refer to this resource page for useful information about the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) operating system loaded in your tablet. You may also go to the Android ICS page (android.com/about/ice-cream-sandwich/) for more details. Q1 How do I change the home screen wallpaper? To change the wallpaper, tap and hold your finger on the Home Screen to open your wallpaper options.
PA-301 User’s Guide Set wallpaper to set the picture as your background. Q2 How do I add and remove apps, widgets, shortcuts and folders to the home screen? You can add and group your apps and shortcuts logically using home screen folders, just by dragging app icon onto a particular folder. Also, in All Apps launcher, you can simply drag an app to get information about it or immediately uninstall it, or disable a pre-installed application.
PA-301 User’s Guide Android 4.0 Face Unlock is a new screen-lock option that lets you unlock your device by using face recognition. Use the front-facing camera to register a face profile during setup in order to use during the unlock process. Just hold your device in front of you (face) to unlock. Q5 What are other ways to lock the screen? Use a PIN (Personal Identification Number) or screen lock pattern.
PA-301 User’s Guide Once the mobile hotspot has been created and your device Wi-Fi is enabled, tap Wi-Fi settings to search for the wireless hotspot you created previously. Choose hotspot you created and, if necessary, enter the password if you have chosen to use one. After a few seconds, you should be able to access the internet through your smart phone’s data connection. NOTE: This only works if your smart phone is capable of creating a wireless hotspot.
PA-301 User’s Guide To exit from the Recent Apps list you can tap the down arrow in the lower-left corner or tap your screen outside of the apps list. Q9 How do I remove the browser history on my PA-301? Internet browsers store a list of all the sites you visit called history. If you wish to delete browser history on your Android tablet, use the following steps: Open the internet browser and tap the menu button in the upper-right corner of the screen. Tap Settings and next tap Privacy & Security.
PA-301 User’s Guide Clear form data – removes information you entered in web forms. Tap the item you wish to remove, and tap Ok to confirm. Q10 How can I explore files on my PA-301 Android tablet? Although the Android operating system does not come with a native file managing application, there are many on Google Play that will allow you to better manage the space on your tablet’s internal memory or SD card.
PA-301 User’s Guide Google's Android operating system makes it easy to automatically sync your account with their servers. To ensure that your personalized settings and applications are backed up please follow these steps: Open the Settings application. Click Privacy on the left menu. Ensure that both Back up my data and Automatic restore are selected.
PA-301 User’s Guide Q13 How do I improve a weak signal to my wireless network? When the signal strength is low, your wireless connection may become unreliable, slow or erratic. Wireless networks can be hindered by objects in between the antenna of the router or access point, and the wireless adapter in your computer. To improve the signal strength, reduce the distance between the devices, and have a minimal amount of physical objects such as walls or ceilings, in between.
PA-301 User’s Guide NOTE: The PA-301 does not come with a micro USB cable. Q15 How do I reset the hardware and software to factory defaults of PA-301? You can reset the hardware software back to factory default configurations and have a fresh start. To do this, you can use the following method: Turn off the device. Press and hold the Volume Down button and Power button simultaneously. Wait until the Android System Recovery Screen is displayed.
PA-301 User’s Guide Q16 My PA-301 does not display correct time and date even after adjusting the settings. How can I fix this? Replace the 3V lithium battery with a new one. The device uses a battery to retain system information. Q17 How do I transfer files to another device using Bluetooth? You may transfer files using by ensuring Bluetooth is on/enabled for both devices and that these devices are properly paired if they have Bluetooth connection passwords set.
PA-301 User’s Guide If your PA-301 does not power on, try the following to resolve the issue: Ensure that the power cord and/or AC adapter are plugged into the computer and that the connection is solid and not loose fitting. Verify that the power cord is plugged into the AC adapter completely. If the power cord or AC adapter is plugged into a surge protector, verify that the surge protector is powered on. Attempt to use a different electrical outlet.
PA-301 User’s Guide Q20 How do I change the language on my PA-301? Your Android tablet has the option to change the display language. Follow the steps below to change your display language: Locate and tap the Settings icon. Tap the Language & Input option. Locate and choose the language you would like to use.
