Point Mobile PM86 User manual

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Instruction
This manual provides information about basic features and using the PM86. Please read this manual
carefully before using your useful handheld terminal.
Revision History
Revision
Date
Description
V1.0
14 Apr 2023
Initial release
Note: Screenshots in this manual may differ from actual screens.

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PM86 SKUs
The contents of this manual can cover the following SKUs.
SKU
Part Number
Scanner
Front
Camera
Wireless
Etc.
SKU1
PM86X3Z03DJE07
N3603
WiFi
4G/64G RAM/Flash
NFC
Android 11 (GMS)
BLE Beacon
SKU1-1
PM86X3Z03DJE26
N3603
O
SKU2
PM86X3Y03DJE07
N6703
SKU3
PM86X6Z03DJE07
N3603
LTE,
WiFi
SKU3-1
PM86X6Z03DJE26
N3603
O
SKU4
PM86X6Y03DJE06
N6703
O
SKU5
PM86X6803DJE26
N6803FR
O
SKU6
PM86X6Y03DJE08
N6703
O

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INSTRUCTION ..........................................................................................................1
Revision History.......................................................................................................................1
PM86 SKUs.............................................................................................................................2
GETTING STARTED .................................................................................................7
Device Parts ............................................................................................................................7
Product Standard Accessories.................................................................................................9
Install SD & SIM & SAM cards...............................................................................................10
Card slot cover ...................................................................................................................11
Install SD card....................................................................................................................12
Install SIM card...................................................................................................................13
Install SAM card .................................................................................................................14
Install & Remove Battery .......................................................................................................15
Install the battery ................................................................................................................15
Remove the battery............................................................................................................16
Battery hot swap.................................................................................................................17
Charge the Device.................................................................................................................17
Battery specification ...........................................................................................................17
Charging temperature.........................................................................................................17
Charge with power adapter.................................................................................................18
Charging Cradle .................................................................................................................19
LED Indicator.........................................................................................................................20
Turn On / Off the Device........................................................................................................21
Use a Touch Screen..............................................................................................................22
Controlling the touch screen...............................................................................................22
System navigation ..............................................................................................................24
Navigation bar (Software button) ..............................................................................................24
Gesture Navigation...................................................................................................................25

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LEARNING THE BASICS........................................................................................26
Setup Wizard.........................................................................................................................26
Home Screen.........................................................................................................................27
Status bar...........................................................................................................................28
Status icons..............................................................................................................................28
Notification icons ......................................................................................................................29
Notification panel................................................................................................................29
Quick setting panel.............................................................................................................30
Apps & Widget....................................................................................................................31
App folder.................................................................................................................................31
App drawer...............................................................................................................................32
Favorites tray............................................................................................................................32
Organize app in Home screen..................................................................................................33
Widget......................................................................................................................................34
Call.........................................................................................................................................35
Making a call.......................................................................................................................35
Answering a call .................................................................................................................37
Contacts.................................................................................................................................38
Add a contact......................................................................................................................38
Add a contact via dialer ............................................................................................................38
Add a contact via contacts app.................................................................................................38
Contact detail......................................................................................................................39
Message................................................................................................................................40
MTP Connection with PC.......................................................................................................41
Manage the Files ...................................................................................................................42
Lock the Screen.....................................................................................................................44
Settings..................................................................................................................................45
Adjust display brightness....................................................................................................45
Adjust sound.......................................................................................................................45

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Adjust font size ...................................................................................................................46
USING THE BUTTONS ...........................................................................................47
Screenshot.............................................................................................................................47
Program buttons ....................................................................................................................47
CAMERA ................................................................................................................48
SCANNER...............................................................................................................49
Turn on / off the Scanner.......................................................................................................49
ScanSettings..........................................................................................................................50
Basic...................................................................................................................................50
Options...............................................................................................................................51
Notification..........................................................................................................................52
Wedge................................................................................................................................53
Extended wedge.......................................................................................................................54
Symbologies.......................................................................................................................58
About..................................................................................................................................58
Scan a Barcode .....................................................................................................................59
N3603, N6703 Scanner SKU (SKU1 ~ 4, SKU6)................................................................59
N6803FR Scanner SKU (SKU5).........................................................................................59
ScanDemo.............................................................................................................................60
WIRELESS..............................................................................................................61
Mobile Network......................................................................................................................61
Wi-Fi ......................................................................................................................................62
Bluetooth................................................................................................................................63
Turn on / off........................................................................................................................63
Pair and Connect................................................................................................................63
Unpair and Disconnect .......................................................................................................64

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Change the Bluetooth device details ..................................................................................65
BLE Beacon...........................................................................................................................65
NFC .......................................................................................................................................66
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................67
System Information................................................................................................................67
On Settings.........................................................................................................................67
On EmKit............................................................................................................................67
Check Device Health .............................................................................................................68
OS Update.............................................................................................................................69
OS update via storage........................................................................................................69
OS update via OTG port.....................................................................................................70
OS update via FOTA..........................................................................................................70
Factory Data Reset................................................................................................................72
Factory data reset via Settings app ....................................................................................72
Factory data reset via recovery mode ................................................................................73
ACCESSORIES.......................................................................................................74
SAFETY INFORMATION.........................................................................................75
Battery Safety Information .....................................................................................................75

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Getting Started
Device Parts
No
Name
Description
1
Receiver
Use with making a phone call
2
LED indicator
Indicate the power status and notification.
Find more details in LED indicator
3
Audio jack
Connect headset
4
Power button
Turn on/off the device
5
Scan button (Left)
Scan a barcode by pressing (Programmable button)
6
Microphone
Use for collecting sound
7
I/O connector for cradle
Connector for charging and communication with cradle
8
Speaker
Ring system sound
9
Touch screen
Displays all operating screen
10
Front camera
Take a picture (only for SKU 1-1, 2-1, 4~6)
Figure 1 PM86 front + left view
2
10
9
7
3
6
1
4
5
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No
Name
Description
11
Rear I/O connector
Connector for gun type accessories
12
Hand strap hole
Mount hand strap
13
Battery release button
Press the buttons in to release the battery
14
Scanner
Scan a barcode
15
Rear camera & Flashlight
Take a picture & Use flashlight in camera or torch mode
16
Volume buttons
Control the volume (Programmable button)
17
Scan button (Right)
Scan a barcode by pressing (Programmable button)
18
Battery
Provide power (battery and battery cover are combined)
19
USB connector
USB Type C connector for charging and data communication
16
12
18
13
14
15
17
19
11
Figure 2 PM86 rear + right view

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Product Standard Accessories
The following items are in the product box.
Accessory
Name
Battery pack
5V 2A power adapter
AC plug
USB type C cable
LCD protection film
Hand strap
Note: The images may differ from the actual accessory.

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Install SD & SIM & SAM cards
PM86 supports
microSD card
Nano SIM card LTE SKU (SKU3 ~ 6) only
SAM card SKU 6 only
You can find the card slots when removing the battery. Depending on SKU, the equipped card slots
are different. Refer to the following table.
Wi-Fi SKU (SKU 1~2)
LTE SKU (SKU 3~5)
LTE + SAM SKU (SKU 6)
Figure 3 PM86 Card Slots

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Card slot cover
You must open the card slot cover to install or remove the cards. The slot cover protects the device
from water, dust, etc.
To open the cover, pull it out using the handle on the right side.
After installing or removing cards, place the cover on the card slot(s) and push the edge to close
firmly.
Notice: Do not throw away the cover. It affects device sealing performance against water, dust, etc.
Handle
Figure 4 Card slot cover

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Install SD card
1. Remove the battery and open the card slot cover.
2. Gently slide the cardholder left, and swing upwards to open the holder.
3. Put the SD card you prepared with the contacts facing down.
4. Close the holder down and gently slide it right to lock the holder.
5. Close the card slot cover firmly.
Figure 6 Place SD card
Figure 7 Close SD cardholder
Figure 5 Open SD cardholder

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Install SIM card
1. Remove the battery and open the card slot cover.
2. Gently slide the cardholder left, and swing upwards to open the holder.
3. Put a nano SIM card you prepared with the contacts facing down.
4. Close the holder down and gently slide it right to lock the holder.
5. Close the card slot cover firmly.
Figure 8 Open SIM cardholder
Figure 9 Place nano SIM card
Figure 10 Close SIM cardholder

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Install SAM card
Note: PM86 SKU 6 includes two SAM slots, on the top and bottom.
All directions to open/close the cardholders are opposite each other. In this chapter, the figures
indicating the top SAM slot are used.
1. Remove the battery and open the card slot cover.
2. Gently slide the cardholder up, and swing upwards to open.
3. Put the SAM card you prepared with the contacts facing down.
4. Close the holder down and gently slide it down to lock the holder.
5. Close the card slot cover firmly.
Figure 11 Open SAM cardholder
Figure 12 Place SAM card
Figure 13 Close SAM cardholder

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Install & Remove Battery
Install the battery
Caution: Make sure the cardholders are completely closed before installing the battery.
It may damage the device if you force to install the battery while the cardholders are not closed.
1. Insert the battery from the bottom side (opposite side of the battery release buttons).
2. Push the battery down until it clicks.
Confirm that the battery release buttons are completely outward.
Figure 14 Installing battery - 1
Figure 15 Installing battery - 2

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Remove the battery
1. Hold the battery release buttons and press in.
2. While pressing the battery release button in, pull the battery up.
Figure 16 Removing battery - 1
Figure 17 Removing battery - 2

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Battery hot swap
PM86 supports the Battery hot swap mode which allows you to replace the battery without turning off
the device.
When the battery is removed from the device, the display turns off and the device enters Hot swap
mode (Red LED will be turned on. Refer to LED Indicator chapter for more detail.)
Once you replace the battery to a new one, the device will come back to normal operation mode
without booting process.
Charge the Device
Before using PM86, charge the device enough to use. PM86 can be charged with power adapter or
charging cradle. For best charging performance and safety, follow the normal charging temperature.
Caution: Always use an original charger and cable from Point Mobile. Other chargers and cables may damage
PM86. Also, make sure the charger and cables are not wet.
Follow the Battery Safety Information for safety of using the battery.
Battery specification
Capacity:
- Standard battery: 4,080mAh
- Extended battery: 5,800mAh
Rechargeable & Removable battery
Charging temperature
Charge devices and batteries in temperatures from 0 ℃to 45 ℃. At out-of-normal range
temperatures, the PM86 may stop charging for safety, and the power LED blinks red.

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Charge with power adapter
1. Assemble the country plug, power adapter and USB type C cable.
2. Connect the cable to the USB connector on the right side of PM86.
3. Provide power by plugging the power adapter to the wall socket.
Figure 18 PM86 charging with power adapter

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Charging Cradle
There are two types of charging cradle for PM86. Single slot (ethernet) cradle (SSC / SEC), 2 slot
cradle (PM85 2SC), 4 slot battery cradle (4SBC). The cradles are sold separately.
When the device is charging via cradle, the charging animation as below is displayed on the screen.
(Refer to Charge with Cradle for more detail)
Charging
Fully Charged