Point Mobile PM84 User manual

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Instruction
This manual provides information about basic features and using the PM84. Please read this manual carefully before
using your device and peripherals to ensure safe and proper use.
Revision History
Revision
Date
Description
v1.0
13 Nov 2023
Initial release
PM84 SKUs
The contents of this manual can cover the following SKUs.
SKU
Part Number
Battery
Scanner
Network
RAM
/Flash
Common
SKU1
PM84G3003DNE0C
Standard
-
WiFi/BT
4G/64G
NFC
Front/Rear Camera
Android GMS 13
SKU2
PM84G3004DNE0C
Extended
SKU3
PM84G3103DNE0C
Standard
N5703
SKU4
PM84G3104DNE0C
Extended
SKU5
PM84G6003DNE0C
Standard
-
LTE,
GPS,
WiFi/BT
SKU6
PM84G6004DNE0C
Extended
SKU7
PM84G6103DNE0C
Standard
N5703
SKU8
PM84G6104DNE0C
Extended
Note: Screenshots in this manual may differ from actual screens.

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INSTRUCTION...........................................................................................................1
Revision History........................................................................................................................1
PM84 SKUs ..............................................................................................................................1
GETTING STARTED..................................................................................................4
Device Parts..............................................................................................................................4
Product Standard Accessories..................................................................................................6
Install SD & SIM cards..............................................................................................................7
Install & Remove Battery.........................................................................................................11
Charge the Device ..................................................................................................................14
LED Indicator..........................................................................................................................16
Turn On / Off the Device.........................................................................................................17
Use a Touch Screen ...............................................................................................................18
LEARNING THE BASICS........................................................................................22
Setup Wizard ..........................................................................................................................22
Home Screen..........................................................................................................................23
Call..........................................................................................................................................32
Contacts..................................................................................................................................35
Message .................................................................................................................................37
MTP Connection with PC........................................................................................................38
Manage the Files.....................................................................................................................39
Lock the Screen......................................................................................................................41
Settings...................................................................................................................................42
USING THE BUTTONS............................................................................................44
Screenshot..............................................................................................................................44
Program buttons......................................................................................................................44

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CAMERA .................................................................................................................45
SCANNER ...............................................................................................................46
Turn on / off the Scanner ........................................................................................................46
ScanSettings...........................................................................................................................47
Scan a Barcode ......................................................................................................................56
ScanDemo..............................................................................................................................57
WIRELESS ..............................................................................................................58
Mobile Network .......................................................................................................................58
Wi-Fi........................................................................................................................................59
Bluetooth.................................................................................................................................60
NFC.........................................................................................................................................63
RFID........................................................................................................................................63
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................64
System Information.................................................................................................................64
Check Device Health...............................................................................................................65
OS Update..............................................................................................................................66
Factory Data Reset.................................................................................................................69
ACCESSORIES.......................................................................................................72
Hand Strap..............................................................................................................................72
Gun Handle.............................................................................................................................75
RF88 (RFID Sled) ...................................................................................................................75
Charging cradle.......................................................................................................................75
SAFETY INFORMATION.........................................................................................76
Battery Safety Information.......................................................................................................76

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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
Scan button (Left)
Scan a barcode by pressing (Programmable button)
4
Volume buttons
Control the volume (Programmable button)
5
Microphone
Use for collecting sound
6
I/O connector for cradle
Connector for charging and communication with cradle
7
USB connector
USB Type C connector for charging and data communication
8
Speaker
Ring system sound
9
Touch screen
Displays all operating screen
10
Front camera
Take a picture
Figure 1 PM84 front + left view
2
10
9
7
3
6
1
4
5
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No
Name
Description
11
Hand strap hole (top / bottom)
Mount hand strap
12
Rear I/O connector
Connector for sled type accessories (RF88 or gun handle)
13
Battery release buttons
Press the buttons in to release the battery
14
Scanner
Scan a barcode
15
Power button
Turn on/off the device
16
Rear camera & Flashlight
Take a picture & Use flashlight in camera or torch mode
17
Scan button (Right)
Scan a barcode by pressing (Programmable button)
18
Battery
Provide power (battery and battery cover are combined)
16
11
18
13
14
15
17
12
Figure 2 PM84 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 cards
PM84 supports
microSD card
Nano SIM card LTE SKU 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 (SKU1 ~ 4)
LTE SKU (SKU5 ~ 8)
Figure 3 PM84 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 bottom 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.
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 5 Open SD cardholder
Figure 6 Place SD card
Figure 7 Close 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 SIM card
Figure 10 Closed SIM 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.
2. Push the battery down until it clicks.
Confirm that the battery release buttons are completely outward and the bottom side is fully engaged.
Figure 11 Installing battery 1
Figure 12 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 buttons in, pull the battery up.
Figure 14 Removing battery 2
Figure 13 Removing battery 1

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Battery hot swap
Battery hot swap is a feature that allows users to replace the battery without powering off.
PM84 supports two types of hot swap mode, Enterprise Hot Swap, and Legacy hot swap. Basically, the device
enters Enterprise Hot Swap mode. You can change the preferred hot swap mode in EmSettings.
Enterprise Hot Swap
Enterprise hot swap allows the device to maintain Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity and memory persistence even
when detaching the battery. Users can earn time to replace the battery without stopping the ongoing task or
disconnecting the Bluetooth devices.
But, as the backup battery with a smaller capacity than the main battery takes over to maintain the system, users
are highly recommended to replace the battery within 30 seconds (30 seconds countdown displays). And some
mitigations are activated to conserve power consumption.
Reducing display brightness to about 10%
Disabling NFC, Scanner
Lowering sound volume
Once the user replaces the battery with a charged one, the device will come back to normal operation mode
without booting process.
Notice: Do not change any settings or perform actions that may increase power consumption for device stability.
Legacy hot swap
When the battery is removed from the device, the display turns off, the device enters Hot swap mode and waits
for battery replacement.
Once you replace the battery to a new one, the device will come back to normal operation mode without booting
process.

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Charge the Device
Before using PM84, charge the device enough to use. PM84 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: 4,820mAh
- Extended battery: 7,000mAh
Rechargeable & Removable battery
Charging temperature
Charge devices and batteries in temperatures from 0 ℃to 45 ℃. At out-of-normal range temperatures, the
PM84 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 bottom side of PM84.
3. Provide power by plugging the power adapter to the wall socket.
Charging Cradle
There are two types of charging cradle for PM84. Single slot (ethernet) cradle (SSC / SEC), 4 slot battery cradle
(4SBC). The cradles are sold separately.
Single Slot Cradle (SSC) / Single Slot Ethernet Cradle (SEC)
SSC and SEC provide one PM84 charging slot and one PM84 battery charging slot.
4 Slot Battery Cradle (4SBC)
4SBC can charge up to 4 pieces of PM84 batteries at the same time.
Figure 15 PM84 charging with power adapter

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LED Indicator
PM84 has 2 LED indicators above the screen.
No
Indicator
Status
Indication
1
Power LED
Solid green
Device is completely charged
Solid red
Device is charging
/ Battery is low
Blinking red
Charging temperature is out-of-normal range
(Refer to Charging temperature)
/ Battery is very low
Alternately
blinking red & green
Cannot recognize the battery
2
Notification LED
Blinking blue
Notification existing
Red flash
Barcode reading failed
Blue flash
Barcode reading success
Figure 16 PM84 LED indicators
2
1

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Turn On / Off the Device
To turn on the device,
- Press and hold the power button on the top of the device until SMART BEYOND RUGGED logo displays
on the screen.
To turn off the device,
- Press and hold the power button when the display is on until the power menu is shown. Then, tap Power
off.
Figure 18 Power menu - Power off
Figure 17 PM84 power button

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Use a Touch Screen
Controlling the touch screen
Gesture
Description
Tap
One-finger press
Double tap
One-finger press, lift, one-finger press, lift for zoom in action
Long-press
One-finger press, wait, lift for select action
Drag, Swipe, or Fling
One-finger press, move, lift for scroll or tilt action
Long-press drag
One-finger press, wait, move, lift for pick up and move, or select multiple items
action
Scroll
Vertical or horizontal swipe in a single direction

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Pinch Open & Close
Two-finger press, move outwards and inwards, lift for zoom in / out action
Rotate
When PM86 is turning sideways, screen orientation is changing