Honeywell ScanPal EDA61K Series User manual

ScanPal™ EDA61K Series
Mobile Computer powered by Android™
Quick Start Guide
EDA61K-A-EN-QS-01 Rev A
02/20

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Out of the Box
Make sure that your shipping box contains these items:
• ScanPal Mobile Computer
(Model EDA61K-0 or EDA61K-1)
• Rechargeable 3.6 V Li-ion battery
• Product documentation
If you ordered accessories for your mobile computer, verify that
they are also included with the order. Be sure to keep the original
packaging in case you need to return the mobile computer for
service.
Note: EDA61K-0 models do not include a WWAN radio.
Memory Card Specifications
Honeywell recommends the use of Single Level Cell (SLC)
industrial grade microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards with
ScanPal mobile computers for maximum performance and
durability. Contact a Honeywell sales representative for
additional information on qualified memory card options.

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Mobile Computer Features
Microphone
Power Indicator
Touch Panel
Scan Button
Scan Engine
Scan Indicator
Power Button
Keyboard
(model dependent)

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Camera Flash/Flashlight
(model dependent)
Micro SIM Card and
MicroSD Card Cover
(battery removed)
Laser Safety
Label Location
I/O Connector
Speaker Battery
Battery Latch and
Button
USB Port
Hand Strap
(optional accessory)
Scan Button

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Install a Micro SIM Card
Only EDA61K-1 (WWAN) models support micro SIM card use for
cellular phone features.
Note: Always power off the computer before attempting to install
or remove a card.
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Install a microSD Card (Optional)
Note: Format the microSD card before initial use.
Note: Always power off the computer before attempting to install
or remove a card.
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Install the Battery
The EDA61K ships with a Li-ion 3.6 V battery manufactured for
Honeywell International Inc.
We recommend use of Honeywell Li-ion battery
packs. Use of any non-Honeywell battery may result
in damage not covered by the warranty.
Ensure all components are dry prior to placing the
battery in the computer. Mating wet components may
cause damage not covered by the warranty.
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Install Hand Strap (Optional Accessory)
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Charge the EDA61K
The EDA61K mobile computer ships with a partially charged
battery. Charge the battery with an EDA61K charging device for
a minimum of 5 hours. Using the computer while charging the
battery increases the time required to reach a full charge.
EDA61K mobile computers are designed for use with the
following EDA61K charging accessories: Home Base, Quad
charger and USB Cable. For information about accessories, see
the ScanPal EDA60K/EDA61K Series Enterprise Mobile
computer Accessories Guide” at www.honeywellaidc.com.
Turn Power On/Off
The first time you power on the computer, a Welcome screen
appears. You can either scan a configuration barcode or use the
Wizard to manually set up the computer. Once setup is
complete, the Welcome screen no longer appears on startup
and Provisioning mode (see page 13) is automatically turned off
(disabled).
To turn the computer on:
• Press and hold the Power button for approximately 3 seconds,
and then release.
We recommend the use of Honeywell accessories and
power adapters. Use of any non-Honeywell
accessories or power adapters may cause damage not
covered by the warranty.
Ensure all components are dry prior to mating the
computers and batteries with peripheral devices.
Mating wet components may cause damage not
covered by the warranty.

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To turn the computer off:
1. Press and hold the Power button until the options menu
appears.
2. Touch Power off.
Note: You should always power off the computer before
removing the battery.
Remove the Battery
Battery Replacement
Hot Swap
You can replace the battery on demand provided the following
conditions are met:
• The computer has been powered on for at least 4 minutes.
AND
• You insert a new battery within 30 seconds.
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Sleep Mode
Sleep mode automatically turns the touch panel display off and
locks the computer to save battery power when the computer is
inactive for a programmed period of time.
1. Press and release the Power button to wake the computer.
2. Drag the lock icon toward the top of the display to
unlock the Mobile.
Adjust the Display Sleep Time
To adjust the amount of time before the display sleeps after
inactivity:
1. Swipe up on the Home screen.
2. Select Settings > Display > Sleep.
3. Select the amount of time before the display goes to sleep.
4. Press to return to the Home screen.

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About the Home Screen
To learn how to customize the Home screen, see the user guide.
Notification /
Status Bar
Search Bar
Touch to initiate a
voice search or
command.
Home Screen Panel
Favorites Tray
Navigation Buttons

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Navigation and Function Buttons
For button locations, see Mobile Computer Features.
Button Description
Back Return to the previous screen.
Home Return to the Home screen.
Scan Press left, right or front scan
button to trigger the scanner.
Recent Apps View and switch between
recently used apps.

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About Provisioning Mode
After completing the out-of-box set up process, Provisioning
mode is automatically turned off. Scanning a barcode to install
applications, certificates, configuration files, and licenses on
the computer is restricted unless you enable Provisioning mode
in the Settings app. To learn more, see the user guide.
Scan a Barcode with the Scan Demo
For optimum performance, avoid reflections by scanning the
barcode at a slight angle.
1. Swipe up on the screen to access all apps.
2. Select Demos > Scan Demo.
3. Point the computer at the
barcode.
4. Touch Scan on the screen or
press and hold any Scan
button. Center the aiming
beam over the barcode.
The decode results appear on the
screen.
Note: In the Scan Demo app, not all barcode symbologies are
enabled by default. If a barcode does not scan, the correct
symbology may not be enabled. To learn how to modify the
default app settings, see the user guide.

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Sync Data
To move files between your EDA61K and your computer:
1. Connect the EDA61K to your computer using a USB
charge/communication dock or snap on.
2. On the EDA61K, swipe down from the top of the screen to
see the notifications panel.
3. Select the Android System notification twice to open the
options menu.
4. Select either File Transfer or PTP.
5. Open the file browser on your computer.
6. Browse to the EDA61K. You can now copy, delete, and move
files or folders between your computer and EDA61K as you
would with any other storage drive (e.g., cut and paste or
drag and drop).
Note: When Provisioning mode is turned off, some folders are
hidden from view in the file browser.

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Restart the Mobile Computer
You may need to restart the mobile computer to correct
conditions where an application stops responding to the system
or the computer seems to be locked up.
1. Press and hold the Power button until the options menu
appears.
2. Select Restart.
To restart the computer if the touch panel display is
unresponsive:
• Press and hold the Power button for approximately 8 seconds
until the computer restarts.
Note: To learn about advanced reset options, see the user guide.
Support
To search our knowledge base for a solution or to log into the
Technical Support portal and report a problem, go to
www.hsmcontactsupport.com.
Documentation
Product documentation is available at www.honeywellaidc.com.
Limited Warranty
For warranty information, go to www.honeywellaidc.com and
click Resources > Product Warranty.
Patents
For patent information, see www.hsmpats.com.

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