FAMOCO FX205F User manual

User Manual
FX205F
Professional Android Device

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Table of contents
1. Copyright 3
2. Trademarks 3
3. Warnings and safety notices 4
4. Limitation of liability 4
5. About this manual 4
6. Device layout 6
6.1 Overview 6
6.2 Back view 6
6.3 Buttons and the related 7
7. Package contents 7
8. Getting started 9
8.1 How to switch the device ON or OFF 9
8.2 Home screen and synchronization 10
8.3 LED colors 12
8.4 How to access the dashboard 13
8.5 How to find your specific Famoco ID 13
8.6 How to charge the device 14
8.7 How to change the battery 15
8.8 How to use the battery 16
8.9 How to read an NFC card 16
8.10 About the SIM slots 17
9. Technical specifications 19
10. Warranty information 20
11. Safety and general information 21
12. FCC and IC warnings 22
13.SAR 23

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1. Copyright
Copyright ©2019 Famoco. All rights reserved.
This manual is protected under international copyright laws.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical,
including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage
and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Famoco.
We reserve the right to make modifications on print errors or update
specifications without prior notice.
2. Trademarks
o Famoco and the Famoco logo are registered trademarks of
Famoco.
oThe Android logo is a trademark of Google, Inc.
oBluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
worldwide.
oWi-Fi® and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi
Alliance.
oAll other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their
respective owners.
FAMOCO SAS
59 avenue Victor Hugo, 75116 Paris –FRANCE
www.famoco.com

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3. Warnings and safety notices
Please read all the safety notices before using this device. Do not use
the device near fuel or chemicals or in any prescribed area such as
service stations and refineries. Do not transport or store flammable gas,
liquid or explosives in the same compartment of your vehicle as your
device and accessories.
4. Limitation of liability
Famoco shall not be liable for any loss of profits or indirect, special,
incidental or consequential damages resulting from or arising out of or in
connection with using this product, whether or not Famoco had been
advised, knew or should have known the possibility of such damages.
The user should refer to the enclosed warranty card for full warranty and
service information.
5. About this manual
Congratulations on becoming the owner of a Famoco FX205 device.
This user manual is specially designed to detail the device’s functions
and features.
Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and
correct use.
oDescriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
oImages and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual
product.

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oContent may differ from the final product, or from software
provided by service providers or carriers, and is subject to change
without prior notice.
oAvailable features and additional services may vary by device,
software, or service provider.
oApplications and their functions may vary by country, region, or
hardware specifications. Famoco is not liable for performance
issues caused by applications from any provider other than
Famoco.
oFamoco is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities
caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system
software. Attempting to customize the operating system may cause
the device or applications to work improperly.

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6. Device layout
6.1
Overview
6.2
Back view
1 Indicator light
2 Volume down
3 Front camera
4 Power button
5 Type C port
6 Audio jack
7 Power jack
1 Rear camera
2 Flash
3 NFC antenna
4 Speaker
5 Wrist strap handle

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6.3
Buttons and the related
Name
Function
Power button
Long press: turn the device ON/OFF
Short press: screen ON/OFF (standby
mode)
Customizable button
Action can be defined by the customer
Volume up & down
Press to turn the volume up or down
USB Type C port
Connect the device to a USB type C
power source or computer
Indicator light
Turn red to indicate when the device is
charging and green when full charge
level is reached
DC Power charger
(2mm mini-tip)
Connect the device to a DC power
source

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7. Package contents
Check the product box for the following items:
1 terminal 1 Battery 1 Plug
2 cables
(1 jack charger, 1 type C cable) 1 Wrist Strap 1 User manual

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Note:
oThe items supplied with the device and any available accessories
may vary depending on the region or service provider.
oThe supplied items are designed only for this device and may not
be compatible with other devices.
oAppearances and specifications are subject to change without prior
notice.
oThird party accessories may not be compatible with your device.
8. Getting started
8.1
How to switch the device ON or OFF
To power ON:
Power button

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Press and hold the power button for three seconds then release. The
home screen will be displayed after a few moments.
To power OFF:
Press and hold the power button for two seconds, then select shut down
option on screen.
Standby mode:
The device enters the standby mode after 30 seconds by default if left
alone.
8.2
Home screen and synchronization
Once your device is switched on it will start synchronizing.
If there are no applications installed on it yet, the device will be locked
on a screen that shows the following indication to configure the internet
connection:

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To set up your device you need connectivity so that it can synchronize.
Please install a SIM card or set up Wi-Fi or contact your customer
support.
If there is a connection, one of the following screens will appear
(depending on the synchronization status):
If the synchronization is in progress, please wait until it is complete.
If the synchronization is complete but no applications have been
installed, or if the synchronization has been aborted, please contact your
customer support.

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8.3
LED colors
The LED on the device can show different colors.
Those colors are defined by the application but there are default
features:
Blinking red
Low battery
Red
Battery charging
Green
Battery charged

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8.4
How to access the dashboard
When your device is switched on you can access the dashboard by
pressing the volume up button for three seconds and then release it.
In the dashboard you will find:
oFamoco serial number
oConnectivity
oTime
oBattery level
oBrightness (that you can modify)
oVolume (that you can modify)
8.5
How to find your specific Famoco ID
There are two ways of finding the unique Famoco ID:
Press the volume up button to access the dashboard and then press the
owner’s name. The Famoco ID is written at the top.
Or:
Open your device and remove the battery (see 8.6 for more information).
The serial number is written on the device which is below the battery.

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8.6
How to charge the device
To charge the device, only use Type C port (option 1) or the jack power
charger (option 2) with the respective cables supplied:
1. Insert the charger cable carefully. Check that the plug and socket
are aligned.
2. The indicator light will turn red to indicate that the device is
charging and will turn green when full charge level is reached.
3. The battery will reach full change in 5-6 hours.
The device can also be charged by connecting it to a computer using
the DC cable or type C cable supplied.
Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage
to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by
the warranty.
Please do not charge from type USB and DC jack at the same
time.

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Note: The device will power off automatically when the battery reaches
2%.
8.7
How to change the battery
1. Unclip the back-left corner where the little nook is and from this
angle to remove the back cover.
2. Follow the exemplified operation to remove the battery.

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3. Insert the new battery with the pins located against the gold
springs (with label up).
4. Press the battery down into the case.
5. To replace the back cover, reverse step 1 and push gently to close.
8.8
How to use the battery
Charge the battery promptly when empty. Do not leave the battery in a
discharged state.
Keep your device and battery cool. High temperatures degrade the
battery more quickly. The battery will not charge when over 45°C.
Do not leave on charge for more than 10 hours.
When not using the device for long periods, charge to approximately 40%
and remove the battery.
8.9
How to read an NFC card
To read a NFC card, flip the device over and bring the card near the
back of the device.
The device can read a NFC card at less than 3cm.

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Device is able to read/write read/write NFC forum tags 1,2,3,4, Type
MIFARE Classic Tag (full Mifare-ultralight/1k/4k)
8.10
About the SIM slots
There are four slots in the back of the device. The first and second ones
are for SIM cards, the third one for an external Secure Element and the
fourth is for the SD card.
1 SIM1 slot
2 SIM2 slot
3 SAM slot
4 SD card slot

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Do not attempt to remove any of the installed cards.
In case of any operational problem, contact your administrator.

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9. Technical specifications
Processor
Type
Quad-core ARM@Cortex-A53
Speed
1.3GHz
OS
Secure Android (8.1)
Memory
RAM
2GB
Mass Storage
16GB
Display
Characteristics
5’’ FW (960x480 pixels) IPS
Touch Panel
5 Points Multi Touch
Secure Elements
Embedded SE
NXP TDA8029
Removable SE
SAM slot (2FF format)
NFC
Operating modes
Reader/writer/peer-to-peer
Card emulation (ISO 14443-A)
Supported tags
NFC Forum 1,2,3,4. MIFARE
Connectivity
2G/GPRS/EDGE
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
3G
850/900/1900/2100 MHz
4G
FDD:700a/700bc/700c/850/1700/1800/1900
/2600
MHz
TDD: 2500/2600MHz
Wi-Fi
Dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2
Camera
Rear camera
8 MP with auto-focus, flash
Front camera
5MP fixed focus
Speaker, Microphone, Accelerometer
Yes
Size
L x W x H
146*68*15.5mm
Weight
137g
Battery
4000mAh
Power supply
USB Type C
DC Jack charger

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10. Warranty information
The warranty does not apply to defects or errors in the product caused
by:
1. Normal wear and tear, misuse, mishandling, and physical damage.
2. Exposure to water or any other liquids or solvents.
3. Any unauthorized disassembly, repair or modification.
4. Power surges, lightning, fire, flood or other natural events.
5. Use with unauthorized third-party products such as generic
chargers.
6. Any other cause beyond the range of normal usage for products.
7. The end user shall have no right to reject, return, or receive a
refund for any product under the above-mentioned situations, not
excluding your statutory rights under national law.
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