DURIOS A7 ULTIMATE User manual

DURIOS A7 ULTIMATE Tablet
PC
Android
4.2
User
Guide
Version 1.00
Revision A
August 2013

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Contents
Chapter 1: Safety Information
Exposure to Radio Use ........................................................................................3
RF Exposure Information ......................................................................................3
Safety Precautions................................................................................................4
Battery Safety Information.....................................................................................4
Electrostatic Discharge .........................................................................................5
Driving...................................................................................................................5
Chapter 2: About DURIOS A7 ULTIMATE Series
About DURIOS A7 ULTIMATE
..................................................................................................6
Features ...............................................................................................................7
Getting started.......................................................................................................7
Sim Card and SD Card Installation..................................................................8
User Replaceable Battery Installation..............................................................8
Battery Charging .............................................................................................9
Turning On and Off the Device..............................................................................9
Turning the DURIOS A7 ULTIMATE On
...............................................................................9
Turning the DURIOS A7 ULTIMATE Off
.............................................................................10
Resetting to Factory Defaults..............................................................................10
Chapter 3: Using Android 4.2 Operating System
Wake Up the Phone ...........................................................................................11
Using the Touch Screen .....................................................................................11
Using the Home Screen .....................................................................................12
Personalizing Home Screen..........................................................................12
View other parts of the Home Screen............................................................13
Status and Notification Icons...............................................................................14
Using the On-Screen Keyboard ..........................................................................15
Enter Text by Typing .....................................................................................15
Editing Text ...................................................................................................16
Display Setting....................................................................................................17
Audio Profile Setting ...........................................................................................17

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Sounds Setting..............................................................................................18

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Adjust Volume...............................................................................................18
Language & Keyboard Setting ............................................................................18
Change the keyboard language.....................................................................19
USB Debugging Setting .....................................................................................19
About Phone ......................................................................................................19
Chapter 4: Connecting to Network and Devices
Connecting to Mobile Networks ..........................................................................20
Checking the Network (GPRS/3G) Connection..............................................20
Turning on data service.................................................................................20
Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks ............................................................................20
Turn On the Wi-Fi and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network.......................................20
Add a Wi-Fi Networks....................................................................................21
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices.........................................................................22
Turn Bluetooth On or Off ...............................................................................22
Connect to a Bluetooth Device ......................................................................22
Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device..............................................................22
Connecting to Computer via USB........................................................................22
Chapter 5: Using the Camera
Open Camera .....................................................................................................24
Take a Picture.....................................................................................................24
Switch between Front and Back Cameras...........................................................24
Shoot a Video......................................................................................................25
Opening a Gallery...............................................................................................25
Chapter 6: Data Capture
Scanning Barcode ..............................................................................................26
Scanning Tips and Considerations .....................................................................27
Chapter 7: Accessories
DURIOS A7 ULTIMATE Standard Accessories
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DURIOS A7 ULTIMATE Optional Accessories
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Chapter 1: Safety Information
Exposure to Radio Use
DURIOS A7 ULTIMATE series is equipped with Bluetooth, WI-Fi and Cellular modem
radio. In some situation or area, user may be required to turn off the radios. For
example;
• User’s needs to turn the phone OFF when in an area posted “TURN OFF RADIO
SIGNAL.” to avoid interfering with blasting operations.
• User needs to turn OFF the radio signal in health care facilities. Hospitals or health
care facilities may be using devices that sensitive to Radio Frequency energy.
• Aviation authority regulations prohibit user from using phone while in the aircraft.
In order to prevent the handheld from emitting radio signals, do the following step:
• To turn off the device:
Press and hold the power button to display the Phone Options menu for 3 sec then
tap the Power Off
• To set the device into airplane mode:
Press and hold the power button to display the Phone Options menu for 3 sec then
tap Airplane mode
• To turn off communication options e.g. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Cellular modem radio:
Select Settings, tap Wireless & Networks if Wi-Fi is set to ON, Touch
to turn it OFF
RF Exposure Information
This Tablet PC meets the government’s requirement for exposure to radio waves. This
Tablet PC is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to
radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S.
Government. The exposure standard for wireless devices employs a unit of measurement
known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/Kg.
Test for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with
the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.
Although SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the
device while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the Tablet PC
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the network. In general, the closer user to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the
power output.
For body worn operation, this Tablet PC has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure
guidelines for use with an accessory that contains no metal and the positions of the handset
minimum of 1.5 cm from the body. User of other enhancements may not ensure compliance
with FCC RF exposure guidelines. If user do not use a body-worn accessory and are not
holding the PDA at the ear, position the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from your body when
the device is switched on.
Safety Precautions
Always completely disconnect the power cord from your device whenever you
work with the hardware. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by
sudden power surges
Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to static electric charges. Always
ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching the CPU Card.
Battery Safety Information
Do not use other battery which is not intended for the product. Use only the battery
compatible for the device and follow battery usage, storage, and charging
guidelines in this user guide.
A damage rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer battery can cause explosion or fire.
To prevent personal injury and/or property damage:
• Do not open, disassemble, puncture, or crush the battery
• Do not leave or store the device in an area which is near a heat source
such as vehicle dashboard, dryer or other heat source.
• Do not attempt to insert foreign object into the battery or allow conductive
objects to contact the battery
In the event of battery leak:
• Do not have any contact with the battery fluid
• If battery fluid leaks onto the skin or cloth, wash the affected area with
clean water
Please contact your current distributor or local vendor if you suspect damage
to your Tablet PC or battery for inspection and reparation.

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Electrostatic Discharge
Please follow proper electrostatic discharge precaution to prevent static damage
that can harm electronic components inside your device
Driving
Using mobile device or accessory while driving may cause distraction and maybe
illegal in some areas where you drive. Please obey the laws and regulations on
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Chapter 2: About DURIOS A7 ULTIMATE Tablet PC
About DURIOS A7 ULTIMATE
DURIOS A7 ULTIMATE Tablet PC is powered by a 1.5GHz Cortex A7 processor. This
device is capable of running Android 4.2 and has 7-inch capacitive multi-touch display offers
1024 x
600 pixel TFT LCD display resolution. Other new era tech includes Built-in WLAN 802.11
a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, built-in 3G Module or optional Neo-6 GPS module.
Features
This section provides the features of the DURIOS A7 ULTIMATE and describes how to set
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Features

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7” Touch Screen
Projected Capacitive touch screen
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Power Button
Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to turn on DURIOS A7
ULTIMATE
Press to turn on/off the screen
Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to select:
• Power Off -- to turn off the DURIOS A7 ULTIMATE
press button for 8 Sec to force system power off
• Airplane mode –to disable all wireless connection
• Silent mode –to disable all the sounds except for the alarms
• Vibration mode –to vibrate all the notifications across the
entire device
• Normal mode –Return to the user setting mode
3
Home
Return to home screen
4
Menu
Open a list of actions that user can do on the current screen
5
Return
Return to the previous screen
6
Search
Press to open Google search
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LED indicator
To indicate the status of the device
8/9
Battery Status
Green light : Indicates the device is charging
Red light : Indicates low battery
10
Power Mode Status
Blue light : indicates the Power On
No light : indicates no Power
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Volume Up
Increase the volume of music or radio
12
Volume Down
Decrease the volume of music or radio
13
DC Jack
5 V DC In
14
Audio Jack
To connect a set of headphones, external speakers, or an audio
device
15
USB Ports
To connect USB flash drive 2.0 / mouse / printer / keyboard,
etc
16
SD Card Slot
To store all the information
17
SIM Card Slot
Accepts 3G SIM card to provide 3G data connection
18
Rubber Bumper
To give IP65 protection for the I/O Interface
19
Docking connector
To connect the device to docking station
20
2 MP Rear Camera
To take photo or video
21
LED Auxiliary Light
To provide lighting while using the camera
22
Barcode
optional barcode reader
23
Speaker
Provides audio output for music and video
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Replaceable battery
3.7V 5300mAh battery
Getting started
To start using the DURIOS A7 ULTIMATE for the first time:
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....................... Chargi ng the Battery
SIM Card and SD Card Installation
To Install the SIM Card and SD Card:
1. Place the DURIOS A7 ULTIMATE facing up and then locate the protective rubber
bumper
2. Open the protective rubbed bumper
3. Locate the SD and SIM Card as follows
4. Insert the SIM card (with the gold parts facing up and cut-off corner facing out)
and push it in the direction of the arrow as shown in the figure
5. Push the SD card holder in the direction of the arrow to insert it.
User Replaceable Battery Installation
DURIOS A7 ULTIMATE is equipped with user replaceable battery, to replace the
battery:
1. Switch off the device, place the device down and then locate the battery locker
on the back side of the device, as shown in the following pictures

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2. Press the battery locker and pull it out (marked in blue), ready to replace with
the fully charged battery

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Battery charging
DURIOS A7 ULTIMATE can operate either on the external AC power adapter or internal
battery power. It is suggested that user use AC Power when charge the Tablet PC for the
first time. Please charge the battery before using the Tablet PC for the first time, charge
the battery until the LED indicator turns solid green. To charge the DURIOS A7
ULTIMATE, use a cable or a docking with appropriate power supply.
To charge the battery using 5V DC in:
1. Remove the protective rubbed bumper on the side of the device
2. Locate the DC Jack
3. Connect the power supply output connector to the input power port on the Device
4. The battery charge LED indicates the battery charging status
LED Status
Indication
OFF
DURIOS A7 ULTIMATE is not charging or not properly
connected
Solid Red
Low battery20%~11%
Flash Red
Low battery10%~5%
Solid Orange
Charging
Solid Green
Charging is completed
Use only the AC adapter included with DURIOS A7 ULTIMATE. Using
other AC
adapters may damage the Tablet PC
Turning On and Off the DeviceF
Turning the DURIOS A7 ULTIMATE On
1. Place the device on a flat and stable surface or hold it
2. Make sure the device is either connected to AC power or to the battery pack
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3. Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds, located on the top part of the
unit
Turning the DURIOS A7
ULTIMATE Off
1. To turn off the device, press and hold the power button until the phone options
menu appears, tap the Power off.
2. User can also use the Phone options menu to put the device into silent or
airplane mode, see features table.
Resetting to Factory Defaults
To reset the device to factory defaults:
1. Tap , than tap Settings
2. Locate Backup & reset and then tap it
3. Tap Factory data reset, user can select to back up application data, Wi-Fi
passwords and other settings to Google servers by tapping Back up my data.
4. Read all the available information and then check Erase phone storage if user
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Chapter 3: Using Android 4.2 Operating System
Wake Up the Phone
If you do not use the phone for a while, the screen dims and then darkens to conserve the
battery. To wake up the phone:
1. Press the Power button on the top of the PDA.
2. Drag the lock icon to the right
3. There are several options to choose the screen lock method such as Slide,
Pattern, PIN , or Password
4. To select the screen lock method, Tap select Settings and then select
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Using the Touch Screen
To gain full access of the Android interface is by using your finger to manipulate icons, on
screen keyboard, menu items, and other items on the touch screen.
• Tap –Simply touch the icon, symbol, or onscreen button using your finger
• Tap and hold –Touching an item using your finger and not lifting it until an action
occurs
• Drag –Touch and hold an item for some amount of time and then, without lifting your
finger, move your finger along the screen until you reach target position
• Swipe or slide –Quickly move your finger across the surface of the screen, without
pausing it when you first touch it. (e.g. scroll a page or a list up or down)
• Double tap –Tap quickly twice on a webpage, map, or other screen to zoom. Double
tapping after pinching the zoom in some application to fit the width of the screen
• Pinch –Place two fingers on the screen at once and pinching them together (to zoom
out) and spreading them apart (to zoom in).
• Rotate the screen –Orientation of the screens rotates with the phone as user turn it
from upright to its side and back again.
Using the Home Screen
Home screen is the starting point to access all the features on your PDA Device. It displays
application icons, widgets, shortcuts, and other features. User can personalize the home
screen. See “Personalizing home screen”
Launcher icon to open the launcher
and view all a pp li ca t i on s
APPS which is a pp li ca t i on s that user can
use d i r e c t l y on the Home s c r ee n
N a v i ga t i on bu tt on s
S t a t u s Bar shows the time, signal s t r e n g t h ,
battery s t a t u s , and other information. It a l s o
display notification i c on s
Personalizing Home Screen
User can add application icons, shortcuts, widgets, and other items to any part of
any Home screen where there is free space. User can also switch the wallpaper.
To change wallpaper on the Home screen:
1. Tap and select Setting, select Display and then tap Wallpaper
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To move an item on the Home screen:
1. Tap and hold the item you want to move, until it can be moved.
2. Drag it to a new location on the screen
3. Place the item where you want to put it and lift your finger
To remove an item from the Home screen:
1. Tap and hold the item you want to remove. The launcher icon will change into a
Remove icon
2. Drag the item you want to remove to the Remove icon on the top of the screen
3. When the icon turns red, release your finger
View other parts of the Home Screen
1. Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen
Extensions to the Home screen provide extra space for APPS, shortcuts, and other
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2...........................................................................................................................Tap
the launcher icon (on the upper right part) to view the entire APPS and
Widgets of the device
Status and Navigation Icons
The status bar appears at the bottom right of every screen, along with the current time and
on the bottom left are navigation icons.
N a v i g a t i on icons S t a t u s i c on s
Navigation Icons
Back
to open previous screen users were working in, even if was in a
different app. Once user back up to the home screen, user can’t go
back any further in user history
Home
Opens Home. If you are viewing a left or right Home screen, opens
the central home screen.
Opens a list of thumbnail images of apps user have worked with
recently. To open an app, tap it. To remove a thumbnail from the list,
swipe it left or right.
Status Icon
The following icons indicate the status of your PDA, for example if users are
connected to a Wi-Fi network that is not connected to the internet, the network icons
are appears in white color. User can view the details by touching the clock at the
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Notification Icon
The following icons indicate that you have received notification
Using the On-Screen Keyboard
User will be able to enter text using the On-Screen Keyboard. Some applications will launch
the keyboard automatically. In others, user needs to touch a text field where user wants to
enter text to launch the keyboard.
Enter Text by Typing
1. Open a text field, in this example we used Chrome to create a text
The On-Screen Keyboard opens.

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Tap once to ca p i t a li z e
thealphabet
Tap once to view I npu t
O p t i on s
If user taps in a text field which already contains text, the insertion point is set
where user tap and the cursor appears. User can drag the cursor to pick exactly
where you want to add more text. User can also select a word to copy, cut and
paste it. See “Editing Text”
2. Tap the delete key to erase characters to the left of the cursor
3. Tap to enter numbers. Tap to return to letters
4. To enter symbols and other characters, tap and hold one of the top-row keys and
slide your finger up to the list of the options. Lift your finger when you find your
selection.
5. To view additional symbols, tap on the numeric keyboard.
6. To close the On-Screen keyboard, tap the back button
Editing Text
To select text
1. Double Tap the text you want to select