Getac ZX70 User manual

Rugged Mobile Computing Solutions
ZX70
USER MANUAL

October 2016
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discrepancies between the device and the manuals.
Notes
NotesNotes
Notes
Depending on the speci ic model purchased, the color and look o your device and
accessories may not exactly match the graphics shown in this document.
The screenshots and other presentations shown in this document are or re erence
only. They may di er rom the actual screens and presentations generated by the
actual product.
Your device is based on Google’s Android 5.1.1 operating system, with additions

by Getac.
For the latest version o the manual, please visit the Getac website at www.getac.com.

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Table of Contents
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 1Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Getting StartedGetting Started
Getting Started ................................
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1
Identi ying Hardware Components ........................................ 1
Front Components ........................................................ 1
Back Components ........................................................ 3
Top Components .......................................................... 4
Bottom Components ...................................................... 5
Le t-Side Components ................................................... 6
Getting Your Device Ready or Use .................................... 7
Installing the SIM Card (Select Models Only) .................. 7
Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery ............ 8
Per orming the Initial Startup .......................................... 9
Chapter 2
Chapter 2Chapter 2
Chapter 2 Basic Skills
Basic SkillsBasic Skills
Basic Skills................................
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1010
10
Waking Up and Shutting Down ......................................... 10
Navigating on the Screen................................................. 10
Touch Mode .............................................................. 12
Auto Rotate ............................................................... 12
Home Screen ................................................................ 12
Extensions to the Home Screen .................................... 13
Customizing Your Home Screen ..................................... 13
Using Applications ........................................................... 14
Navigation Bar ............................................................... 14
Status Bar and Noti ications Panel ..................................... 15
Quick Settings ............................................................... 15
Entering In ormation......................................................... 16

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Chapte
ChapteChapte
Chapter 3
r 3r 3
r 3 Getting Connected
Getting ConnectedGetting Connected
Getting Connected................................
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1717
17
Wireless Connections ....................................................... 17
Using WWAN (Select Models Only) .............................. 17
Using Wi-Fi Networks ................................................. 17
Using the Bluetooth Function ......................................... 18
External Connections ....................................................... 19
Using a MicroSD Card ................................................ 19
Connecting to a Computer via USB .............................. 20
Chapter 4
Chapter 4Chapter 4
Chapter 4 Android Preinstalled Applications
Android Preinstalled ApplicationsAndroid Preinstalled Applications
Android Preinstalled Applications .................
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2222
22
Google Applications Overview ........................................... 22
Camera ....................................................................... 24
Taking Pictures .......................................................... 24
Taking Panoramic Pictures ........................................... 25
Shooting Videos ......................................................... 25
Chapter 5
Chapter 5Chapter 5
Chapter 5 Getac Applications
Getac ApplicationsGetac Applications
Getac Applications ................................
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2727
27
Barcode Utility and Con iguration (Select Models Only) ....... 27
Barcode Utility ........................................................... 27
Barcode Con ig .......................................................... 29
File Manager ................................................................ 30
Button Descriptions ..................................................... 30
Opening a File ........................................................... 31
GPS-ECompass ............................................................ 32
Satellite Position ........................................................ 32
Electronic Compass .................................................... 33
Location In ormation .................................................... 34
Settings ................................................................... 34
GPS Logging ............................................................ 35
RFID Reader Utility (Select Models Only)......................... 36
GU1000 UHF RFID Reader (Select Models Only) ............. 37
Chapter 6
Chapter 6Chapter 6
Chapter 6 anaging Your Device
anaging Your Deviceanaging Your Device
anaging Your Device................................
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39
Managing Power ............................................................ 39
Low Battery Signals and Actions ................................... 39
Power-Saving Tips ..................................................... 40
Settings ........................................................................ 41

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Wireless and Networks Settings ..................................... 41
Device Settings ......................................................... 42
Personal Settings ....................................................... 43
System Settings ......................................................... 44
Chapter 7
Chapter 7Chapter 7
Chapter 7 Care and aintenance
Care and aintenanceCare and aintenance
Care and aintenance ................................
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4545
45
Resetting Your Device .................................................... 45
Caring or Your Device .................................................. 45
Chapter 8
Chapter 8Chapter 8
Chapter 8 Regulatory Information
Regulatory InformationRegulatory Information
Regulatory Information ................................
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47
Regulations Statements ................................................... 47
USA Class B Regulations ............................................ 47
European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices ........ 51
Sa ety Precautions ......................................................... 52
About Charging ......................................................... 52
About the AC Adapter ................................................ 52

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Chapter 1
Chapter 1Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Getting StartedGetting Started
Getting Started
This chapter introduces you to the external components o your device and guides
you through the process o setting up your device or use.
Identifying ardware Components
Identifying ardware ComponentsIdentifying ardware Components
Identifying ardware Components
Front Components
Front ComponentsFront Components
Front Components
Ref
RefRef
Ref Component
ComponentComponent
Component Description
DescriptionDescription
Description

Camera
Camera Camera
Camera l
ll
lens
ensens
ens Takes still pictures or records video clips.
The ront lens
supports 2 MP.

Light
Light Light
Light s
ss
sensor
ensorensor
ensor Senses the ambient light
or automatic adjustments o the
display backlight.

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Ref
RefRef
Ref Component
ComponentComponent
Component Description
DescriptionDescription
Description

Indicators
Power Lights blue when the device is turned on.
Blinks blue when the device is in Sleep mode.
RF (Radio
Frequency)
Blinks blue when the RF radio o any RF eature
(WLAN/Bluetooth/WWAN) is on.
Battery
Battery Battery
Battery
Charge
Lights amber when the battery is being charged.
Lights green when battery charging is completed.
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.

Touch screen Displays the output o your
device and responds to your
touching.

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Back Components
Back ComponentsBack Components
Back Components
Ref
RefRef
Ref Component
ComponentComponent
Component Description
DescriptionDescription
Description

Flash
FlashFlash
Flash Provides extra light when taking pictures.

Camera
Camera Camera
Camera l
ll
lens
ensens
ens Takes still pictures or records video clips. The rear lens
supports 8 MP with auto ocus.

Reserved
ReservedReserved
Reserved

RFID a
RFID aRFID a
RFID antenna
ntenna ntenna
ntenna
(optional)
Inside is the RFID antenna that reads RFID
(Radio- requency identi ication) tags.

Speaker
SpeakerSpeaker
Speaker Plays music, sounds and voices.

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Top
TopTop
Top Components
ComponentsComponents
Components
Ref
RefRef
Ref Component
ComponentComponent
Component Description
DescriptionDescription
Description

Barcode reader
lens (optional)
Scans and reads barcodes.

Power button Starts up your device.
Turns o or restores the screen.
When pressed longer:
Opens a menu with Power off option.

Minus button Decreases the sound volume (de ault setting).
The type o sound adjusted depends on the current
operation.
Can be assigned to a di erent unction through Settings.

Plus button Increases the sound volume (de ault setting).
The type o sound adjusted depends on the current
operation.
Can be assigned to a di erent unction through Settings.

Fn (Function)
Fn (Function) Fn (Function)
Fn (Function)
button
buttonbutton
button
Provides the “trigger” unction (de ault setting).
Depending on your model, it serves as one o the below.
-Trigger button or the barcode reader/RFID reader.
-Shutter button or the camera.
Can be assigned to a di erent unction through Settings.

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Bottom
BottomBottom
Bottom Components
ComponentsComponents
Components
Ref
RefRef
Ref Component
ComponentComponent
Component Description
DescriptionDescription
Description

WWAN
WWAN WWAN
WWAN p
pp
pass
assass
ass-
--
-
through
through through
through c
cc
connector
onnectoronnector
onnector
(optional)
Connects the external antenna or WWAN (
wireless wide
area network) connectivity.

GPS
GPS GPS
GPS p
pp
pass
assass
ass-
--
-through
through through
through
c
cc
connector
onnectoronnector
onnector
(optional)
Connects the external antenna or GPS signal reception.

Docking
Docking Docking
Docking c
cc
connector
onnectoronnector
onnector Connects to the o ice or vehicle dock (purchased
separately).

Micro
Micro Micro
Micro USB
USB USB
USB client
client client
client
c
cc
connector
onnectoronnector
onnector
Connects to a computer via USB cable or data trans er.

USB
USB USB
USB host
host host
host c
cc
connector
onnectoronnector
onnector
Connects to a USB device.

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Left
LeftLeft
Left-
--
-Side
SideSide
Side Components
ComponentsComponents
Components
Ref
RefRef
Ref Component
ComponentComponent
Component Description
DescriptionDescription
Description

Tether
Tether Tether
Tether h
hh
holder
olderolder
older For holding a tether.
There is one holder on the le t side and another on
the right side.

MicroSD card slot
MicroSD card slotMicroSD card slot
MicroSD card slot
(inside the cover)
Accepts a microSD card or removable storage.

SIM card slot
SIM card slot SIM card slot
SIM card slot
(optional) (inside
the cover)
Accepts a SIM card or the WWAN unction.

Power Connector
Power ConnectorPower Connector
Power Connector Connects to the AC adapter.

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Getting Your Device Ready for
Getting Your Device Ready for Getting Your Device Ready for
Getting Your Device Ready for Use
UseUse
Use
Installing the SIM Card (Select Models Only)
Installing the SIM Card (Select Models Only)Installing the SIM Card (Select Models Only)
Installing the SIM Card (Select Models Only)
1. Remove the screw rom the I/O cover and lip open the cover.
2. With the SIM card’s chip side acing the back o the device 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.

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CAUTION: For protection, make sure you secure the cover with
the screw.
Connecting to AC Power
Connecting to AC PowerConnecting to AC Power
Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Bat
and Charging the Batand Charging the Bat
and Charging the Battery
terytery
tery
1. Fit the converter plug to the AC adapter (

).
2. Connect the DC jack end o the AC adapter to your device (

) and the other
end to a wall outlet (

).
3. The charge indicator glows in amber when charging is in progress. Do not
disconnect your device rom AC power until the battery is ully charged, as
indicated by the amber indicator turning into green. This will take a couple o
hours.
CAUTION: For optimal performance of the lithium battery, take
note of the following:
 Use the included AC adapter only.
 There is no need to fully discharge the battery before
charging. You can charge the battery before it is discharged.
 Do not charge the battery where the temperature is high (e.g.
in direct sunlight).
Converter Plug

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 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.
Performing
Performing Performing
Performing the
the the
the Initial Startup
Initial StartupInitial Startup
Initial Startup
When turning on your device or the very irst time, you will be guided through
a setup process.
1. Make sure that your device is either connected to AC power or the battery has
power.
2. Press the power button.
The device powers up and displays the initial screen.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup process.
A ter the setup is completed, the Home screen appears. You can now use your
device.

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Chapter 2
Chapter 2Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Basic Skills
Basic SkillsBasic Skills
Basic Skills
This chapter amiliarizes you with the basic operations o 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.
Waking Up and Shutting Down
Waking Up and Shutting DownWaking Up and Shutting Down
Waking Up and Shutting Down
Your device sleeps a ter a period o inactivity. To wake up, press the power button
and, at the lock screen, drag the lock icon to the other side o the screen.
To shut down, press and hold the power button until a menu pops up. Touch Power
Power Power
Power
off
offoff
off and then OK
OKOK
OK.
Navigating on the
Navigating on the Navigating on the
Navigating on the S
SS
Screen
creencreen
creen
Use your inger to navigate and select objects on the screen.

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Here are some common terms that you should know when using the touch screen:
 Touch
TouchTouch
Touch
Touch the screen once with your inger to open an item or select an object.
 Touch
TouchTouch
Touch and hold
and holdand hold
and hold
Touch and hold your inger on an item to see a list o actions available or
that item.
 Drag
DragDrag
Drag
Hold your inger on an item and, without li ting the inger, move across the
screen until you reach the target position.
 Swipe or slide
Move your inger across the screen, without pausing when you irst 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 Gallery), you can zoom in and out
by placing two ingers on the screen at once and pinching them together (to
zoom out) or spreading them apart (to zoom in).
CAUTION: Do not use sharp objects on the touch screen. Doing
so may damage the display surface.

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Touch Mode
Touch ModeTouch Mode
Touch Mode
You can change the touch mode to suit your scenario. To quickly switch the mode,
touch one o the widgets on the Home screen.
NOTE: The stylus should be a capacitive-tipped stylus (purchased
separately).
A
AA
Auto Rotate
uto Rotateuto Rotate
uto Rotate
The display orientation changes automatically when you rotate the device. You can
disable the unction through Settings.
ome Screen
ome Screenome Screen
ome Screen
The Home screen is your starting point to access all the eatures on your device.
You can have it display application icons, widgets, shortcuts, and other eatures
that you want. The de ault Home screen already contains some application icons
and widgets. At the bottom o every Home screen is the Favorites tray.
Select this i you are using the
stylus. This mode responds to
inger touch
es as well.
Select this when liquids
(such as
raindrops) are alling on the screen
and should be rejected as input.
Use your inger in this mode.

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To return to the Home screen at any time, touch at the bottom o the screen.
Extensions to the ome Screen
Extensions to the ome ScreenExtensions to the ome Screen
Extensions to the ome Screen
You can slide le t or right across the Home screen to see other parts o the Home
screen. Extensions to the Home screen provide more space or widgets, shortcuts,
and other items.
Customizing Your ome Screen
Customizing Your ome ScreenCustomizing Your ome Screen
Customizing Your ome Screen
You can add application icons, shortcuts, widgets, and other items to any part o
the Home screen where there’s ree space. You can also change the wallpaper.
A
AA
Ad
dd
dding an Item to the ome Screen
ding an Item to the ome Screending an Item to the ome Screen
ding an Item to the ome Screen
1. Touch on the Home screen.
2. Touch APPS or WIDGETS depending on the type o item you want to add.
3. Touch and hold an item to add. Drag it to the where you want to place it
and then release it.
Removing an Item from the ome Screen
Removing an Item from the ome ScreenRemoving an Item from the ome Screen
Removing an Item from the ome Screen
Touch and hold the item you want to remove. Drag it to the X icon at the top
o the screen.

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Using Applications
sing Applicationssing Applications
sing Applications
Touch (in the Favorites tray) on the Home screen to open the All Apps screen.
The screen holds icons or all o 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 o
the screen. The menu contains tools that apply to the activities o the current screen
or application.
Navigation Bar
Navigation BarNavigation Bar
Navigation Bar
The navigation bar at the bottom o the screen provides buttons or navigation purposes
and requently-used tasks.
Button
ButtonButton
Button Name
NameName
Name Description
DescriptionDescription
Description
Back Goes back to the previous screen.
ome Opens the Home screen.
Recent Opens a screen containing
thumbnails o applications you’ve
used recently. Touch a thumbnail to open that application.