RuggON PA-301 User manual

Rugged Android Tablet PA-301
User’s Guide

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Safety Information
1. Please read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Please keep this User’s Guide for later reference.
3. Please disconnect this device from the power source before cleaning.
Do not use liquid or detergent for cleaning. Use a moist sheet or cloth
for cleaning.
4. Make sure the device is connected to a power source with the correct
voltage, frequency, and ampere.
5. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
6. Never pour any liquid into opening to prevent fire or electrical shock.
7. Never open the device. Only qualified service personnel should open
the device to prevent damage or personal injury.
8. Get the equipment checked by a service personnel in any of these
cases:
a. Liquid has penetrated the device.
b. The device has been exposed to moisture.
c. The equipment has not worked well or you cannot get it to work
according to User’s Guide.
d. The device was dropped and damaged, and there are obvious
signs of breakage.

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9. Caution on the use of the battery: Use only the battery recommended
by the manufacturer or the same type of battery installed by the
manufacturer. Incorrect battery may cause explosion or fire hazard.
Recycle or discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instruction or your local authorities.
10. The device uses nonvolatile memory that requires a battery to retain
system information when power is removed. The 3V lithium battery is
onboard the system. Battery life depends on the amount of time the
computer is powered on. If the computer does not display the correct
time and date, replace the battery.
WARNING: A risk of fire and chemical burn exists if the battery is not
handled properly. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, or short external
contacts, or expose the battery to temperatures higher than 60 °C (140 °F).
Do not dispose of a used battery in water or fire.
CAUTION: There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this
device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device is operation in 5.15 – 5.25GHz frequency range, then restricted
in indoor use only, Outdoor operations in the 5.15 – 5.25GHz is prohibit.
This device is slave equipment; the device is not radar detection and not
ad-hoc operation in the DFS band.

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Labeling requirements
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
RF exposure warning
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with
provided instructions and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers
must be providing with antenna installation instructions and transmitter
operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
SAR Value: 802.11b/g(2.4GHz): 1.362 W/kg
802.11a(5 GHz): 1.406 W/kg

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Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE
Directive 1999/5/EC and EMC directive 2004/108/EC. The following test
methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity
with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC and
EMC directive 2004/108/EC:
EN 55022: 2010 +AC: 2011
EN 61000-3-2: 2006 +A2: 2009
EN 61000-3-3: 2008
EN 55024: 2010
IEC 61000-4-2 ED 2.0 : 2008;
IEC 61000-4-3 ED 3.2 : 2010
IEC 61000-4-4 ED 3.0 : 2012
IEC 61000-4-5 ED 2.0: 2005;
IEC 61000-4-6 ED 3.0 : 2008;
IEC 61000-4-8 ED 2.0 : 2009;
IEC 61000-4-11 ED 2.0 : 2004
IEC 60950-1: 2005 + A1

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Safety of information technology equipment
EN 302 291-1/-2
EN 300 440-1/-2
EN 300 328
EN 301 893
EN 301 489-1/-3/-17
EN 62311
This device is a 2.4GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver),
intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries under the
following conditions and/or with the following restrictions:
In Italy, the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum
authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting
up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to
telecommunications and/or network services.
This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in
France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to
10mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5MHz. For detailed
information the end-user should contact the national spectrum
authority in France.

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Table of Contents
Safety Information...............................................................1 
Chapter 1.  General Information.......................................10 
1.1.Introduction................................................................................10
1.2.Specifications ............................................................................11
1.2.1.Main System..........................................................................12
1.2.2.I/O Interface...........................................................................13
1.2.3.Front Controls........................................................................13
1.2.4.Power Management...............................................................14
1.2.5.Environment...........................................................................14
1.2.6.Material..................................................................................16
1.2.7.Operating System..................................................................16
1.2.8.Certifications..........................................................................16
1.2.9.Optional: Internal Module.......................................................17
1.3.Tablet ID......................................................................................18
Chapter 2.  System Setup .................................................21 
2.1.Exploring Your PA-301..............................................................21
2.1.1.Front View..............................................................................22
2.1.2.Rear View ..............................................................................25
2.1.3.Right View..............................................................................27
2.1.4.Left View ................................................................................29

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2.1.5.Bottom View...........................................................................30
2.2.Preparing for Installation..........................................................31
2.2.1.Connect the Device to Power ................................................32
2.2.2.Insert a SIM Card................................... 錯誤 ! 尚未定義書籤。 
2.2.3.Insert a Micro SD Card ..........................................................33
2.2.4.Restore Factory Settings .......................................................35
2.2.5.Turn On the Device................................................................36
2.3.Android Settings........................................................................37
2.3.1.Setting Up for the First Time..................................................37
2.3.2.Finger Gestures.....................................................................37
2.3.3.Home Screens.......................................................................38
2.4.Connect the PA-301 to Other Devices.....................................39
2.4.1.Connecting a USB Device .....................................................39
2.4.2.Connecting an HD Display.....................................................40
2.4.3.Connecting a Headphone......................................................41
Chapter 3.  Special Functions...........................................42 
3.1.Barcode Scanner.......................................................................42
3.2.RFID Scanner.............................................................................43
Chapter 4.  Connecting to the Internet.............................44 
4.1.Wi-Fi............................................................................................44
Chapter 5.  Maintenance ...................................................45 
5.1.Maintaining the Battery.............................................................45

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5.2.Maintaining the LCD Display....................................................46
5.3.Cleaning the PA-301..................................................................46
Chapter 6.  Troubleshooting.............................................48 

Chapter 1. General Information
1.1. Introduction
PA-301 is a rugged tablet PC based on the TI®OMAP Platform
(OMAP4470) processor core architecture. This high-performance tablet
features a bright 7” LED-backlit LCD display and runs on Google®Android®
operating system.
PA-301 has been engineered and tested to meet Military Standards for
Environmental Extremes (MIL STD 810G). The following features make it
exceptionally rugged, durable and ideal for the rigors of field work:
Android 4.0 ICS operating system
Complies with the highest rugged standards in the market
IP65: water- and dust-proof
MIL-STD-810G: temperature, thermal shocks, relative humidity,
vibration, drop, altitude, salt fog
5-feet drop resistance
Fully integrated communication
WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth V4.0,

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Dual camera
1.2 MP FF front camera for HD video conferencing
5 MP AF rear camera with LED flash
Programmable physical buttons
1.2. Specifications
The PA-301 rugged tablet PC is a flexible, multi-functional flat tablet. The
following specifications can be applied in diverse operational environments
and implemented in multi-faceted applications.

1.2.1. Main System
Platform Android™4.0.4 (ICS)
CPU TI®OMAP Platform (OMAP4470 dual-core,
1.5GHz)
System Memory 2GB LPDDRII memory
Storage 1 x 32GB Flash eMMC
LCD Panel 7” LED Backlight Screen
7” WXGA (1280x800) 350nits LCD + T/P(sunlight
readable technology)
Touch Panel Two-point capacitive touch screen
1 x High-quality speaker (1W)
Audio
1 x Internal microphone (on front bezel)
Communication Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
Built-in GPS & NFC
Webcam Front: 1.2 MP camera
Rear: 5 MP auto-focus camera with LED flash

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1.2.2. I/O Interface
External 1 x USB 2.0 type A
1 x RS-232 DB9
1 x RJ45 10/100 ethernet
1 x audio jack for stereo headphone &
microphone
1 x Internal Speaker
1 x Internal Microphone
1 x micro SD
1 x DC-In
1 x 32-pin pogo connector
LED Status
Indicator
1 x Power LED status indicator
Colors: Green/Red
1.2.3. Front Controls
Switches 1 x Power button
1 x Battery on/off switch
Button 1 x Enter button
4 x Programmable function buttons

1.2.4. Power Management
Power Adapter Universal AC 100V ~ 240V, 50~60Hz Input;
[email protected], 65W
Battery ‧Internal Smart Li-ion Battery: 2900mAh, 7.5V
‧External Smart Lithium Polymer Battery:
4200mAh, 7.4V(option)
1.2.5. Environment
Operating
Temperature
-20°C to +50°C
(MIL-STD-810G Method 501.5 and 502.5)
Storage
Temperature
-30°C to +70°C
(MIL-STD-810G Method 501.5 and 502.5)
Humidity 5-95% without condensation (MIL-STD-810G
Method 507.5)
Drop 5-ft drop to Plywood (MIL-STD-810G Method
516.6 Procedure IV)
Vibration Operating: SSD (MIL-STD-810G Method 514.6
Procedure I)
Mechanical Shock Operating: 40g (peak), 11ms, sawtooth
Water/Dust IP65 equivalent

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Resistance

1.2.6. Material
Chassis Rugged Tablet Form Factor
Enclosure PC/ABS Plastic, PC/ABS and TPU Double
Injection with Protective Rubber Grips Set
Dimensions
(W x H x D mm)
225 x 168 x 26.5mm (without rubber corner
bumper)
Weight Approximate 950kg (with internal battery)
1.2.7. Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (ICS)
1.2.8. Certifications
EMI FCC part 15 Class B
CE (EN55022 / EN55024)
Safety CB (IEC60950)
RF
(Wi-Fi+Bluetooth+
GPS+RFID)
FCC part 15 subpart C & E;
CE R&TTE directive

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1.2.9. Optional: Internal Module
Barcode Scanner
Decoded Mode 1. 1D Symbologies : EAN/UPC, RSS, Code 39,
Code 128, UCC/EAN 128, ISBN, ISBT,
Interleaved, Matrix, Industrial and Standard 2
of 5, Codabar, Code 93/93i, Code 11, MSI,
Plessey, Telepen, postal codes.
2. 2D Symbologies: Data Matrix, PDF417, Micro
PDF 417, Maxicode, QR, Aztec, EAN.UCC
composite.

1.3. Tablet ID