RugGear RG160 Instruction manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1_Introduction 5
2_Faults and damages 6
3_Further safety advice 6
KEYS
4_Keys 8
QUICK START
5_First steps 10
5.1_Battery 10
5.1.1_Charging the battery 10
5.1.2_Battery use 10
5.1.3_Energy saving tips 11
5.2_Open up the battery cover 11
5.3_Installation of the SIM cards 11
5.4_Installation of the Micro-SD card 12
FIRST USE
6_First Use 12
6.1_Powering on your device 12
6.2_Powering o your device 13
6.3_Locking and unlocking the device 13
6.4_Device operating and several features 13
6.5_Operating instructions 14
6.6_Using the touchscreen (only RG160PRO) 14
6.7_Connecting the device with a computer 15
DISPLAY LAYOUT
7_Display layout 16
7.1_Status bar 16
7.2_Notication panel 17
CONTENT

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OVERVIEW AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
8.1_Calls 18
8.1.1_Make a call 18
8.1.2_Accept incoming calls 19
8.1.3_Call log 19
8.1.4_Further information 19
8.2_SMS and MMS 19
8.2.1_Write SMS and MMS 19
8.2.2_Read SMS and MMS 20
8.2.3_Delete SMS and MMS 20
8.3_Change settings 20
8.4_Take pictures or record a video 20
8.5_Programs and applications 20
8.5.1_Program installation 20
8.5.2_Open applications 21
8.5.3_Delete programs 21
INFORMATION
9_Troubleshooting 22
10_Maintenance 24
11_ SAR 25
EU-Declaration of Conformity 28
Service Center 29

RESERVATION
We are continually working to develop and improve
products. Any changes, errors or misprints do not
form grounds for compensation.
All rights reserved.
RugGear Europe is a brand of i.safe MOBILE GmbH.
i.safe MOBILE GmbH cannot be held responsible for
any damage or loss of data resulting from improper
use of this device.
This document contains all instructions for safe use
of the mobile device RG160 (RG160PRO).
More detailed instructions on the use of the device can
be obtained from our Service Center.
c 2017 i.safe MOBILE GmbH RG160MM03REV00

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1_INTRODUCTION
This document contains information and safety regulations which
are to be observed without fail for safe operation of the mobile
device RG160 (RG160PRO) under the described conditions.
The current EU-declaration of conformity, safety instructions and
manuals can be found at www.ruggear-europe.com, or reque-
sted with i.safe MOBILE GmbH.
NOTE
This document only contains the instructions which are necessary
to set up and safely use your device as well as some basic informa-
tion for troubleshooting.
To ensure the IP protection of the device please make sure that
the cover of the headset and the USB port is properly sealed, the
battery cover is in its correct place and all screws are tightened.
Please read these operating instructions carefully before you use
this device.

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2_FAULTS AND DAMAGES
If there is any reason to suspect that the safety of the device has
been compromised, it must be withdrawn from use immediately.
Measures must be taken to prevent any accidental restarting of
the device.
The safety of the device may be compromised if, for example:
Malfunctions occur.
The housing of the device or the battery shows damage.
The device has been subjected to excessive loads.
The device has been stored improperly.
3_FURTHER SAFETY ADVICE
Do not touch the screen of the device with sharp objects. Dust
particles and dirt may scratch the screen. Please maintain the
screen clean. Remove dust on the screen with a soft cloth gent-
ly and do not scratch the screen.
Charge the device under dry indoor conditions only.
Do not expose the device to high temperatures as the battery
may heat up and cause re or possibly explosions.
Do not charge the device near any ammable or explosive
substances.
Do not charge the device in humid, dusty or excessively hot/
cold surroundings (Charging is only permitted within a tempe-
rature range of 5 °C … 35 °C).
Do not use the device in areas where regulations or legislatives
prohibit the use of a mobile device.

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Do not expose the device, the battery or the charger to strong
magnetic elds, such as are emitted from induction ovens or
microwaves.
Do not attempt to open or repair the device. Improper repair
or opening can lead to the destruction of the device, re or
explosion. Only authorized personnel are allowed to repair
the device.
Only use accessories approved by i.safe MOBILE GmbH.
Power o the device in hospitals or other places where the use
of mobile devices is prohibited. This device may aect proper
work of medical equipment, like pacemakers or hearing aid, so
always keep a distance of at least 15 cm between the device and
these equipment.
Observe all corresponding laws that are in force in the respec-
tive countries regarding the use of devices while operating a
vehicle.
Please power o the device and disconnect the charging cable
before cleaning the device.
Do not use any chemical cleaning agents to clean the device or
the charger. Use a damp and anti-static soft cloth for cleaning.
Do not discard old and abandoned lithium batteries into the
trash, send them to designated waste disposal locations.
The user alone is responsible for any and all damages and liabili-
ties caused by malware downloaded during use of the network
or other data-exchange functions of the device. i.safe MOBILE
GmbH cannot be held responsible for any of these claims.
WARNING
i.safe MOBILE GmbH will not assume any liability for damages
caused by disregarding any of these advices or by any inappro-
priate use of the device.

8KEYS
4_KEYS
1_VOLUME CONTROL:
Volume up.
2_VOLUME CONTROL:
Volume down.
3_SIDE KEY:
For Push-To-Talk applications.
4_OPTION KEY/MAIN MENU:
Allows access for dierent options during the use of basic
functions. To activate and deactivate the screen lock. Long press
to return to main menu.
5_MOUSE CURSOR:
To activate and deactivate the mouse cursor.
6_CALL KEY:
Dial-up, answering calls, Call log.
7_STAR KEY:
To activate and deactivate the key lock
([Option Key], then [Star Key]).
8_MICRO USB:
For charging and to connect to external USB devices.
(Attention! The ood-proof cannot be ensured during
opened lock!).
9_HEADPHONE JACK:
For usage with 3,5 mm jack. To connect, open the lock
(Attention! The ood-proof cannot be ensured during
opened lock!). The loudspeakers are muted during the
use of a headset.
10_HASH KEY:Long press to set the device to silent mode.
11_NAVIGATION RING:
To control the cursor for dierent functions.

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12_CONFIRMATION KEY:
To conrm the chosen window.
13_ON/OFF KEY:
Long press to power ON/OFF the device.
To terminate a call and direct return to the home screen.
14_CLEAR KEY:
To delete entered characters.
15_BACK KEY:
Back to the previous screen mask.

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5_FIRST STEPS
5.1_BATTERY
Use the device only with the delivered battery. The battery is not
fully charged upon delivery, but it contains enough energy to
power on the device. To obtain best battery performance and
battery life, let the battery discharge completely before charging
it completely for the rst three charging cycles.
5.1.1_CHARGING THE BATTERY
Carefully open the cover of the USB-slot.
Connect the delivered USB-cable with the device.
Connect the plug with the socket of the power supply.
After charging, remove the USB-cable.
5.1.2_BATTERY USE
The actual standby time and talk time of the device depends on
network conditions, working environment and usage.
When the battery is low, the device will prompt you to charge it.
Failure to do so may result in a loss of unsaved data.
If the device is not charged for some time, it turns o.
WARNING
The device may only be charged at ambient temperatures in a range
from 5 °C … 35 °C. Please do not use charging equipment if the
temperature exceeds this range. Only use the approved USB-cable
and charger. Using any other cable may cause danger and will void
the warranty.

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5.1.3_ENERGY SAVING TIPS
Turn o wireless communication functions such as Bluetooth™,
Wi-Fi™ or GPS when you do not need them.
Reduce the screen brightness.
Turn o the screen while not using the unit.
Disable the automatic synchronization of emails, calendars and
other applications. This way you also save download volume
when you are not connected to a WLAN network.
5.2_OPEN UP THE BATTERY COVER
Lay down the device to
front face and open up
the two screws with the
delivered screw driver.
Now you can remove the
battery cover and the battery.
After removing the battery
cover and the battery,
you have access to the SIM-
card-slot and the SD card slot.
5.3_INSTALLATION OF THE SIM CARDS
The device features two SIM card
slots (1, 2). If you have installed
two SIM cards, you
can choose your primary card in
<Settings> <SIM cards>.
Please make sure that the
SIM cards are correct installed!
Screws
SIM 1
Batterycover
Micro-SD
Loudspeaker
SIM 2

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WARNING
Only Mini SIM cards are allowed for use! The warranty is void if the
wrong SIM cards are used!
5.4_INSTALLATION OF THE MICROSD CARD
The device accepts Micro-SD cards up to 32GB. Power o the
device before you install the Micro-SD card. Open the Micro-SD
card holder, insert the Micro-SD card into the slot and close the
Micro-SD card holder.
If you want to remove the Micro-SD card from the device,
rst make sure that the card is not being used. To do so, select:
<Settings> <memory> <remove SDcard> <OK>.
WARNING
Do not try to insert or remove any of the Mini SIM or Micro-SD
cards when any external power supply is connected, otherwise the
cards or the device may be damaged.
6_FIRST USE
Open up the battery cover (as described above) and install the SIM
and Micro-SD card, and the delivered battery. Then close the bat-
tery cover. Secure it by turning the two screws with the delivered
screw driver.
6.1_POWERING ON YOUR DEVICE
Press the [Power Key] until the RugGear brand logo lights up.
Depending on the security settings of your SIM card, the device

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may ask you for your personal identication number (PIN)
before starting up.
On rst power on, the device asks you for your preferred langu-
age, current time, current date and personal information. Please
enter this information.
You can choose to log on to your Google™ account or to
create a new one. You can also do this later, however, please
note that certain functions of the device such as the Google
Play Store can only be used if your Google account is active.
6.2_POWERING OFF YOUR DEVICE
1. Press and hold the [Power Key] to open the device options menu.
2. Tap <Power o>.
3. Tap <OK>.
6.3_LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DEVICE
Short press on [Option Key] and subsequent the [Star Key] to
lock the device. The display will be turned o, the device and
the keypad are now locked. When the screen is locked, you
can still receive messages and calls. If you leave your device
undisturbed for a while, the screen will lock automatically.
To unlock the device, press the [Option Key] and subsequent
the [Star Key]. Now the device is unlocked.
6.4_DEVICE OPERATING AND SEVERAL FEATURES
Besides the normal keys and the capacitive touchscreen (only
RG160PRO), this device features the possibility of using a mouse
cursor to operate the device. To activate the mouse cursor func-

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tion press the [Mouse Cursor Key]. Move the mouse cursor by using
the [Navigation Ring]. To conrm the selected option use the
[Conrmation Key].
The operating system is based on Android™ 4.4.2. This enables you
to choose from a wide range of oers from the GooglePlay™-Store
and identify the many parallels in menu navigation.
As the device is not a smartphone in the proper sense, you may
be confronted with restricted performance and display of some
applications.
6.5_OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
You can operate the device by using the mouse cursor and/
or the navigation ring along with [Conrmation Key] or the
touchscreen (only RG160PRO).
If you navigate the user interface by using the [Navigation
Ring], the selected menu items are appeared in a brighter color.
To conrm the required item push the [Conrmation Key].
To return to the previous screen use the [Back Key].
To return to the main menu use the [On/O Key] or long press
to [Option Key/main menu].
6.6_USING THE TOUCHSCREEN ONLY RG160PRO
This device features a capacitive touchscreen. It is not necessary
to press the screen for it to work, a simple tap is enough.
The following gestures can be used with this device:
Tap
To open an application (app) tap it with a nger.

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Tap and hold
Perform two taps onto a webpage or image to zoom in.
Douple tap again to zoom out.
Drag
Tap an icon and hold your nger to the screen.
Then drag it to where you would like to place it.
Flick
Tap the screen and ick your ngers left, right, up or down
to scroll available panels or lists.
6.7_CONNECTING THE DEVICE WITH A COMPUTER
You can access the microSD card of the device on any compatible
computer via the USB cable. This enables you to share images,
videos, music and other les between the two devices.
1. Connect your device to the computer with the USB cable. When
the device is connected to a computer for the rst time, the
computer will install the necessary drivers automatically.
2. Tap <turn on USB storage> in the dialogue box of your device.
Open it by shortly pressing the [Options Key] and select
<observe>. Now tap on <USB connection> and conrm <activate
USB storage>.
NOTE
While USB mass storage function is enabled, some functions
of the device may not be available.

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7_DISPLAY LAYOUT
After you sign in or when you power on the device, by default the
Home Screen opens:
7.1_STATUS BAR
The status bar appears at the top of every screen. On the right side,
it displays device status icons, such as the status of the battery,
GPS, data or mobile connections and the clock.
On the left side, it displays notication icons, such as missed calls
or received messages. The following table shows the dierent
symbols that might appear on the status bar of your device.
NOTIFICATION ICONS STATUS ICONS
Status Bar
Main Menu
The Home Screen is your
starting point to access
all the features on your
device. A short tap to
<Main Menu> will open
the more menu options
and shows you all
installed applications.
2G network
HSPA (3G) network
Network strength
Phone network is searched
No SIM card or network
Connected to Wi-Fi
Silent mode
(no ringtone/vibration)
Vibration alert only
Low battery
Full battery
Charging process

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Wi-Fi connection status
Roaming
Airplane mode (all wire-
less interfaces are o)
GPS is receiving
location data
Bluetooth® connection
status
One or several new e-mails
One or several new SMS
Alarm clock active
USB troubleshooting
USB connection established
Play/Pause
FM radio
Headset mode
Missed calls
Incoming call
Active call
Waiting call
Delete notication list
BT-Headphone connected
Voice message
Data connection
Settings
Little memory
Brightness adjustment
Download
Upload
Calendar entry
7.2_NOTIFICATION PANEL
To open the notication panel
press the [Option Key] and
select <Notice> or drag the
Status Bar down to display
the notication panel (only
RG160PRO).
Your device will notify you
here about newly received
message or upcoming events.

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The notication panel also informs you about alarms, settings and
other relevant information.
To open or delete individual notications from the list, select them
using the [Navigation Ring] or the [Mouse Cursor] and conrm
with the [Conrmation Key]. Alternatively you may tap on the noti-
cation to select it or delete it by swiping it to the left or right side.
Use the Settings icon in the top right corner of the notication
panel to access system settings. To close the notication panel,
press the [Back Key] or the [Option Key].
8_OVERVIEW AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
8.1_CALLS
8.1.1_MAKE A CALL
There are separate ways to make a call:
1. Dial number by using the physical keypad.
2. Select the Telephone Icon on home screen.
Dial number by using the physical keypad or the keys
displayed on the touchscreen (only RG160PRO).
The keys can be hidden by pressing the [Back Key].
Use the telephone call log.
Use the contact list .
Then push the [Call Key] or the -symbol to dial up.
Incorrectly dialed digits can be deleted by pushing the [Back Key]
or the -symbol.

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8.1.2_ACCEPT INCOMING CALLS
To accept incoming calls, push the [Call Key] or swipe the
-symbol on the screen to the right (only RG160PRO). To reject
incoming calls, push the [On/O Key] or swipe the -symbol on
the screen to the left (only RG 160 PRO).
8.1.3_CALL LOG
To display the call log information press the [Call Key] or choose
<Phone> .
8.1.4_FURTHER INFORMATION
By pressing the [Option Key] in the phone menu you can access
contact groups and phone settings or create a new contact.
8.2_SMS AND MMS
8.2.1_WRITE SMS AND MMS
Select <SMS/MMS> in the main menu. Select the letter symbol
at the bottom left corner of the screen. Now enter the phone
number. To write a message you can use the physical keyboard.
To add symbols, press the [Star Key].
By pressing the [Option Key], you can access text templates and
other options.
Select to attach a le. You can choose between your images,
audio and video les as well as calendar entries and contacts.
Furthermore, you can create a recording.

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8.2.2_READ SMS AND MMS
Select the <SMS/MMS> on the main menu and open the preferred
conversation.
8.2.3_DELETE SMS AND MMS
Select the <SMS/MMS> in the main menu and open the preferred
conversation. Press the [Option Key] and in the menu option
select <delete message>.
8.3_CHANGE SETTINGS
To change the settings of the device or to activate/deactivate
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®, select <Settings> via the <Main Menu>.
8.4_TAKE PICTURES OR RECORD A VIDEO
To activate the camera, select the <Camera> in the main menu.
There are several setting and recording options you can choose
by tapping on the screen (only RG160PRO) or by using the
[Navigation Ring] and pressing the [Conrmation Key].
The picture or the video will be saved in <Gallery>.
8.5_PROGRAMS AND APPLICATIONS
8.5.1_PROGRAM INSTALLATION
You can use your Google™-account to install several programs
and applications from GooglePlay™- Store. These applications are
stored in the main menu. They cannot be displayed on the home
screen.