M3 Mobile M3 POS User manual

User Manual
Version 2.4 ©2016

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Thank you for purchasing this M3 POS. This device will provide you with high quality
data capture and mobile communication at industrial level of ruggedness.
This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the basic
functions and features of M3 POS series.
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Please read all safety precautions and this manual carefully before using your
device to ensure safe and proper use.
This user manual is written based on current state of the device and the
detail of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
The description on this manual is based on the default setting of the device.
Images and screenshots are taken using current version of software.
This user manual assumes the device is fully optioned. For the available
options with your device, please contact your local distributor or visit our
homepage at http://www.m3mobile.net
M3 Mobile is not liable for performance issues caused by third-party
applications.
M3 Mobile is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by
user mistakes.
M3 Mobile is not liable for copyright/patent infringement by the user.
M3 Mobile may request part of or entire application developed by third-party
company to improve the overall product performance.
Newer version of operating system (OS) than your current OS may have
been released after your purchase. For the latest OS version information,
please contact your local distributor.
This user manual may contain technical and/or editing error.

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Copyright
Copyright © 2012 M3 Mobile Co., Ltd.
This user manual is protected under international copyright laws.
Any part of this document cannot be copied, reproduces, modified or translated to
other languages without prior written consent of M3 Mobile.
Trademarks
M3 Mobile and the M3 logo is registered trademark of M3 Mobile Co., Ltd.
M3 POS is a registered trademark of M3 Mobile.
Microsoft logo, Windows logo, MS Office, ActiveSync and Windows Mobile
Device Center are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Summit and SCU are trademarks of Summit data communication.
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Before you start, familiarize yourself with the below icons to help with the manual.
Warning –
situations that could cause injury to yourself or others.
Caution – situations that could cause damage to your device or other
equipment.
Note –
useful tips or additional information.

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Safety precaution.
Do not use PDA while driving.
It can expose to serious accident.
Using PDA while driving may defend against law.
Do not touch charging plug with wet hand.
It may cause electric shock.
Be aware of handling battery.
Do not apply big impact or drill into it.
Avoid damping the battery or submerge into water.
Avoid metallic contact with the battery.
Do not expose PDA, battery or charger to excessive heat.
It may cause PDA’s corruption or explosion.
If PDA has been left in a car, as temperature increases it may cause
explosion.
Do not use PDA in event of thunder and lightning.
Using PDA in lightning condition can cause electric shock.
Avoid use of PDA in restricted area.
It can cause radio interference.
Avoid use of PDA within aircraft. It can interfere with the navigational
system of the vessel.
Avoid use of PDA within hospital. It can interfere with the medical
equipment.
Turn off PDA where explosion risk area.
Please obey rules of explosion risk area.
It is safe to turn off PDA in patrol station.
Be aware of using head set.
Continuous use of head set with high volume can damage hearing ability.
Using headset while walking or driving, it can decrease attentiveness and
cause accident.

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Revision History
Version 2.4 Release date: October, 2016
CI has been changed
Version 2.3 Release date: September, 2012
Ear-Mic has been removed from package contents.
Version 2.2 Release date: July, 2012
Service Center Address has been changed.
Version 2.1 Release date: March, 2012
New Pre-Caution note has been added.
Version 2.0 Release date: January, 2012
New form applied
Added new categories
: Program development requirement.
: Brief application description
Version 1.0 Release date: August, 2010
Initial release

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Contents
1. Getting Started.......................................................................- 8 -
1.1 Product package.........................................................................- 8 -
1.1.1 Device and Peripherals...................................................................- 8 -
1.2 Battery.............................................................................................- 9 -
1.2.1 How to Use........................................................................................- 9 -
1.2.2 How to charge................................................................................- 10 -
1.3 Power on & off...........................................................................- 13 -
1.3.1 Power on.........................................................................................- 13 -
1.3.2 Power off.........................................................................................- 13 -
1.3.3 Sleep mode .....................................................................................- 13 -
1.4 Memory card...............................................................................- 14 -
1.4.1 Inserting memory card.................................................................- 14 -
1.4.2 Data check......................................................................................- 14 -
1.5 SIM card .......................................................................................- 15 -
1.5.1 Inserting SIM card ........................................................................- 15 -
2. Basic usage..............................................................................- 17 -
2.1 Features........................................................................................- 17 -
2.2 Keypad...........................................................................................- 18 -
2.2.1 Buttons............................................................................................- 18 -
2.3 Screen............................................................................................- 19 -
2.3.1 Status bar........................................................................................- 19 -
2.3.2 Today screen ..................................................................................- 20 -
2.4 Data input....................................................................................- 21 -
2.4.1 Stylus pen .......................................................................................- 21 -
2.4.2 Keyboard.........................................................................................- 21 -
2.5 Reset..............................................................................................- 23 -
2.5.1 Soft reset.........................................................................................- 23 -

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2.5.2 Clean boot....................................................................................... - 23 -
2.6 Sync with PC...............................................................................- 24 -
2.6.1 How to sync....................................................................................- 24 -
3. Application usage................................................................- 26 -
3.1 Bluetooth......................................................................................- 26 -
3.1.1 Bluetooth configuration ...............................................................- 26 -
3.1.2 Getting connected.........................................................................- 26 -
3.2 Camera..........................................................................................- 28 -
3.2.1 Camera basics ................................................................................- 28 -
3.3 RFID ...............................................................................................- 29 -
3.3.1 RFID Basics.....................................................................................- 29 -
3.4 Scanner.........................................................................................- 30 -
3.4.1 Scanner basics ...............................................................................- 30 -
3.4.2 Scanner use ....................................................................................- 30 -
3.5 Wireless LAN...............................................................................- 32 -
3.5.1 WLAN configuration......................................................................- 32 -
4. Advanced usage...................................................................- 34 -
4.1 Software development kit (SDK)......................................- 34 -
4.1.1 SDK Package...................................................................................- 34 -
4.1.2 OS Update....................................................................................... - 35 -
4.1.3 Key customization.........................................................................- 35 -
4.2 M3 POS Cradle ...........................................................................- 36 -
5. Etc...................................................................................................- 39 -
5.1 Specification...............................................................................- 39 -
5.2 Services.........................................................................................- 40 -
5.2.1 Contact details...............................................................................- 40 -

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1. Getting Started
1.1 Product package
1.1.1 Device and Peripherals
Check M3 POS package contains below items:
<M3 POS Device> <Cradle>
<Adapter (charger)>
<Battery>
<USB Cable>
<Ear-mic phone>
<Stylus Pen>
If there is any missing part or damaged item, please contact your supplier
immediately. (There will only be one PDA with in Package)

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1.2 Battery
1.2.1 How to Use
Inserting battery
Release hand strap, and position the battery to the bottom of battery pack.
Push down the battery, and it clicks when the battery is in right position.
Put the hand strap back in its original position.
M3 POS
uses Li-ion 7.4V, 2,250mAh battery.
Using unauthorized battery may cause explosion or serious damage of
the device.
Removing battery
Release the hand strap and slide up the battery lock to unlock the battery
pack.
Then remove the battery from the battery position using small hole located
at the upper left side of the battery pack.

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Battery contact pin may bend or damaged not pull out properly.
Program error may be occurred when removing battery while any
program is running. Please make sure the running program is closed
before
The back-up battery would work when the battery has removed so the device goes
to sleep mode.
M3 POS can be used for maximum 11 hours with fully charged battery. It
can be different depending on users’working environment.
1.2.2 How to charge
If the exclamation mark shows up next to the battery icon, please charge the battery
otherwise the device will be turned off.
Charging the battery
Plug in AC adaptor plug to wall jack and DC jack to power connector of
cradle.
Insert PDA to device slot to start charging the PDA. Make sure that the
device is connected to the cradle correctly.
Please use authentic adaptor that M3 Mobile provides only.
If needed to use 110V, please purchase additional adaptor for use
Please use authentic cradle that M3 Mobile provides only, there might be
a malfunction and/or failure of device.