Getac ZX70 User manual

Rugged Mobile Computing Solution
ZX70 Series
USER MANUAL

May 2020
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Disclaimer
Specifications and manuals are subject to change without notice. Getac
assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors,
omissions, or discrepancies between the device and the manuals.
Notes
Depending on the specific model you purchased, the color and look of your
model may not exactly match the graphics shown in this document.
The screenshots and other presentations shown in this document are for
reference only. They may differ from the actual screens and presentations
generated by the actual product.
Your device is based on Android™ 9 operating system, with additions by
Getac.
For the latest version of the manual, please visit the Getac website at
www.getac.com.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started.................................................................1
Identifying Hardware Components .......................................... 1
Front Components................................................................. 1
Back Components .................................................................. 3
Top Components.................................................................... 4
Bottom Components ............................................................. 5
Left-Side Components ........................................................... 6
Getting Your Device Ready for Use ........................................... 7
Installing the SIM Card (Select Models Only)....................... 7
Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery........... 8
Performing the Initial Startup .............................................. 9
Chapter 2 Operating Basics.............................................................10
Waking Up and Shutting Down.............................................. 10
Waking Up ........................................................................... 10
Shutting Down..................................................................... 10
Navigating on the Screen........................................................ 11
Touch Mode ......................................................................... 12
Auto Rotate.......................................................................... 12
Home Screen ............................................................................ 12
Using Applications ................................................................... 13
Navigation Bar ......................................................................... 13
Status Bar.................................................................................. 14
Quick Settings and Notifications Panel .................................. 14
Entering Information............................................................... 15
Quick QR Code Scanning (Select Models Only)...................... 16
Chapter 3 Getting Connected .........................................................17
Wireless Connections ............................................................... 17
Using WWAN (Select Models Only).................................... 17
Using Wi-Fi Networks .......................................................... 17
Using the Bluetooth Function............................................. 18
External Connections ............................................................... 19

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Connecting to a Computer via USB.................................... 19
Using a MicroSD Card.......................................................... 20
Chapter 4 Getac Applications .........................................................22
Getac Camera ........................................................................... 22
Taking Photos ...................................................................... 23
Recording Videos................................................................. 24
Control Buttons.................................................................... 25
Camera Settings................................................................... 27
File Browser .............................................................................. 29
Viewing Files/Folders ........................................................... 30
Managing Files/Folders........................................................ 31
Opening a File...................................................................... 34
File Browser Settings ........................................................... 35
GetacIME................................................................................... 36
Using the Text Scanner........................................................ 37
Using the Barcode Scanner ................................................. 38
GetacIME Settings................................................................ 40
NFC Reader (Select Models Only)............................................ 42
Chapter 5 Managing Your Device ..................................................43
Managing Power...................................................................... 43
Low Battery Signals and Actions ........................................ 43
Power-Saving Tips................................................................ 44
Battery Guidelines ............................................................... 44
Customizing Your Device ........................................................ 45
Settings................................................................................. 45
Getac Settings ...................................................................... 45
Chapter 6 Care and Maintenance....................................................48
Restart or Hard Reboot............................................................ 48
Restart .................................................................................. 48
Hard Reboot......................................................................... 48
Update Center.......................................................................... 49
Updating the OS .................................................................. 49
Updating Getac Apps .......................................................... 50
Update Center Settings ....................................................... 51
Update Center Scan............................................................. 52
Caring for Your Device ............................................................ 52
Chapter 7 Regulatory Information.................................................54
Regulations Statements........................................................... 54
USA Class B Regulations ...................................................... 54
Industry Canada Statement ................................................ 55

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European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices..... 57
Safety Precautions.................................................................... 59
About Charging ................................................................... 59
About the AC Adapter ........................................................ 59
About the Battery................................................................ 60
Heat Related Concerns ........................................................ 61
User Notification of Take-back Service................................... 62
ENERGY STAR ........................................................................... 63
California Proposition 65......................................................... 65

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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

Camera lens Allows you to use the camera function. The front lens
supports 8 MP with fixed focus.

Light sensor Senses the ambient light for automatic adjustments of
the display backlight.

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Ref Component Description

Indicators
PowerLights blue when the device is turned on.
Blinks blue when the device is in Suspend mode.
Suspend mode is a deep sleep mode that saves more
battery power. The device automatically enters
Suspend mode after remaining idle in Sleep mode for
some time. The device will wake up upon an external
event (such as a button press or an alarm).
RF (Radio
Frequency)
Blinks blue when the RF radio of any RF feature
(WLAN/Bluetooth/WWAN) is on.
Battery
Charge
Lights amber when the battery is being charged.
Lights green when battery charging is completed.
Blinks green to indicate the battery’s built-in high
temperature protection mechanism is activated.
Blinks red when the battery’s capacity is below 10%.
Blinks amber when the battery charging is in an
abnormal state. Replace the battery in case this happens.

Microphone Receives sound and voice.

Touchscreen Displays and receives information for the device.

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Back Components
Ref Component Description

Flash Provides extra light in certain applications.

Camera lens Allows you to use the camera function. The rear lens
supports 12 MP with auto focus.

Fingerprint
scanner
(optional)
Serves as the fingerprint verification, preventing
unauthorized access to your device.

Speaker Plays music, sounds and voices.

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Top Components
Ref Component Description

Barcode scanner
lens (optional)
Scans barcodes.

Power button Short
press
Goes into or wakes up from sleep mode.
Long
press
Starts up the device from the power off
state.
Opens a menu with Power off option
when the device power is on.
A press longer than 8 seconds brings
different results. (See “Restart or Hard
Reboot” in Chapter 6 for information.)

Minus button Decreases the sound volume (default setting). The
type of sound adjusted depends on the current
operation.

Plus button Increases the sound volume (default setting). The
type of sound adjusted depends on the current
operation.

Fn (Function)
button
Depending on your model, the default function is
one of the below.
Trigger Functions as the trigger button for the
barcode scanner.
Shutter Functions as the shutter button for the
camera.
NOTE: The hardware buttons (except the power button) can be re-defined using
Getac Settings.

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Bottom Components
Ref Component Description

WWAN pass-
through connector
(optional)
Connects the external antenna for WWAN (wireless
wide area network) connectivity.

GPS pass-through
connector
(optional)
Connects the external antenna for GPS signal
reception.

Docking
connector
Connects to the office or vehicle dock (purchased
separately).

Micro USB client
connector
Connects to a computer via USB cable for data
transfer.

USB host
connector
Connects to a USB device.

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Left-Side Components
Ref Component Description

Tether holder For holding a tether.
There is one holder on the left side and another
on the right side.

MicroSD card slot
(inside the cover)
Accepts a microSD card for removable storage.

SIM card slot
(optional) (inside
the cover)
Accepts a SIM card for the WWAN function.

Power connector Connects to the AC adapter.

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Getting Your Device Ready for Use
Installing the SIM Card (Select Models Only)
1. Loosen the screw and flip open the cover.
2. With the SIM card’s chip side facing back and the beveled corner pointing
to the slot, insert the card all the way into the slot.
NOTE: To remove the SIM card, slightly push in the card to release it and then
pull the card out of the slot.
3. Close the cover and tighten the screw.
4. If you insert a SIM card when the device power is off, the device will
detect it and configure the matching firmware when you next start up
the device.
If you insert a SIM card when the device power is on, the device will
detect it and configure the matching firmware. Wait till the process is
completed. Never turn off or restart the device during the process.

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CAUTION:
When closing the cover, you must firmly press all
over the cover to ensure its sealing capability. And
keep the screw tightened to protect against external
impacts.
To ensure IP67 protection performance, always
have the cover closed with the screw tightened
unless you need to open it for inserting or
removing a card.
Connecting to AC Power and Charging the
Battery
NOTE:
The battery is shipped to you in power saving mode that protects it from
charging/discharging. It will get out of the mode to be ready for use when
you connect AC power to the device for the very first time.
Charging will not start if the battery’s temperature is outside the allowed
range, which is between 0 °C (32 °F) and 50 °C (122 °F). Once the battery’s
temperature meets the requirements, charging automatically resumes.
1. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter to the power connector of the
device ().
Plug the female end of the AC power cord to the AC adapter and the
male end to an electrical outlet ().

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2. The charge indicator glows in amber when charging is in progress. Do
not disconnect your device from AC power until the battery is fully
charged, as indicated by the amber indicator turning into green. This
will take a couple of hours.
Performing the Initial Startup
NOTE: You must use AC power when starting up the device for the very first time.
When turning on your device for the very first time, you will be guided
through a setup process.
1. Make sure that your device is connected to AC power.
2. To turn on the device, press and hold the power button for at least 3
seconds until the Power indicator lights up.
The device powers up and displays the initial screen.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup process.
After the setup is completed, the Home screen appears. You can now
use your device.

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Chapter 2
Operating Basics
This chapter familiarizes you with the basic operations of your device.
CAUTION:
Do not expose your skin to the device when operating it in a very hot or cold
environment.
The device can get uncomfortably warm when you use it in high temperatures.
As a safety precaution in such a circumstance, do not place the device on
your lap or touch it with your bare hands for extended periods of time.
Prolonged body contact can cause discomfort and potentially a burn.
When the device is placed flat on a table top for work, the back surface can
get hot after long working hours. Take precautions if you need to carry the
device around while it is hot to the touch. Depending on your model, a
carrying handle or strap may be available as an option. You can use the
handle or strap to carry the device.
Waking Up and Shutting Down
Waking Up
Your device sleeps after a period of inactivity. To wake up, press the power
button and, at the lock screen, drag the lock icon to the other side of the
screen.
Shutting Down
Press and hold the power button until a menu pops up. Tap Power off.
NOTE: If the device somehow cannot display the power off menu, you can force
the device to power off by pressing and holding the power button for more than 8
seconds.

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Navigating on the Screen
Use your finger to navigate and select objects on the screen. Here are some
common terms that you should know when using the touchscreen:
Tap
Touch the screen once with your finger to open an item or select an
object.
Tap 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.
Swipe or slide
Move your finger across the screen, without pausing when you first touch
it (so you don’t “drag” instead). For example, you slide the screen up or
down to scroll a list.
Pinch
In some applications (such as Maps and Photos), you can zoom in and
out by placing two fingers on the screen at once and pinching them
together (to zoom out) or spreading them apart (to zoom in).
NOTE:
You can also use a stylus. The stylus should be a capacitive-tipped stylus
(purchased separately).
An optical film has been attached to the screen before shipment. The film is
a consumable, which will be worn out by possible scratches. You can purchase
a new one when replacement is required.
When the touchscreen does not seem to respond, put the device to sleep
and then wake it. The screen should function again.

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Touch Mode
You can change the touch mode to suit your scenario. To quickly switch the
mode, touch one of the widgets on the Home screen.
Auto Rotate
The display orientation changes automatically when you rotate the device.
You can disable the function through Settings.
Home Screen
The Home screen is your starting point to access all the features on your
device. You can have it display application icons, widgets, shortcuts, and
other features that you want. The default Home screen already contains
some app icons and widgets.
Select this if you are using the
stylu
s. This mode responds to
finger touch
es as well.
Select this when liquids (such as
raindrops) are falling on the
screen and should be rejected
as input. Use your finger in this
mode.

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To return to the Home screen at any time, tap the Home icon at the right
side or bottom side of the screen.
You can add app icons, shortcuts, widgets, and other items to any part of
the Home screen where there’s free space.
Using Applications
Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen to open the All Apps screen.
The screen holds icons for all of the apps on your device. Tap an icon to
open the app.
Navigation Bar
The navigation bar at the side of the screen provides buttons for navigation
purposes and frequently-used tasks.
Button Name Description
Home Tap this icon to open the Home screen.
Recent Slide this icon toward the middle of the screen to
open the Recent Apps screen. Tap the app you want
to open.
Back Tap this icon to go back to the previous screen.

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Status Bar
The Status Bar appears at the top of almost every screen. It displays icons
indicating the current status (on the right) and icons indicating that you’ve
received notifications (on the left), along with the current time.
Quick Settings and Notifications
Panel
You can open Quick Settings and Notifications Panel by swiping down from
the top of the screen.
Quick Settings allow you to quickly change common settings such as screen
brightness, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, and others.
Notifications Panel provides timely reminders for events, tasks, and alerts.
Swipe up to close Quick Settings and Notifications Panel.
Quick Settings:
Swipe down to see all quick
settings.
Notifications Panel:
Y
ou can interact with your
list of notifications
.

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Entering Information
You enter text, numbers, and symbols using the virtual keyboard. Some
applications open the keyboard automatically. In others, the keyboard
opens when you tap an input field.
NOTE: If the virtual keyboard does not open, go to Settings System 
Languages & input Physical keyboard and enable Show virtual keyboard.
Your device has two virtual keyboards (Gboard and GetacIME).
Gboard: This is the default Google™ keyboard.
GetacIME:This is a virtual keyboard developed by Getac. It incorporates
a text scanner and barcode scanner into the English keyboard. (See
“GetacIME” in Chapter 4 for detailed information on using the
keyboard.)