South S550 User manual

SOUTH GNSS Product Series
Tablet S550
user manual
（the manual is suitable for
s540,s550 and s560, the operation is
related to corresponding model,
please refer to latest released version）
SOUTH
Ver. 2015.04

Content
CHAPTER 1 S550 USAGE AND OPERATIONS ..........
1.1HARDWARE INTRODUCTION .............................................................1
1.2POWER ON、STANDBY、RESTART、SHUTDOWN..................................1
1.2.1 Power on.......................................................................1
1.2.2 Standby.........................................................................2
1.2.3 Restart ..........................................................................2
1.2.4 Shutdown......................................................................2
1.3 ASSEMBLE AND DISASSSMBLE SIM CARD、TF CARD ...........................2
1.4 HOW TO CHARGE AND USE BATTERY.................................................3
1.5 HOW TO USE AND STORE INSTRUMENT ............................................5
CHAPTER 2 SIMPLE INTRODUCTION FOR TABLET
OS .......................................................................
2.1 OPERATION FOR ANDROID OS...........................................................6
2.1.1main interface of system and startup menu ...................6
2.1.2 Access authority of location information.......................7
2.1.3 language and input method ..........................................7
2.1.4 WLAN network setting ..................................................7
2.1.5 sleep setting..................................................................8

Chapter 1 S550 usage and
operations
1.1 hardware introduction
There are power key, return key, main screen
key and menu key on the key panel.
USB port ,headset port and TF card slot are
as follows,
1.2 power on 、standby 、restart 、
shutdown
1.2.1Power on
Press and hold power key for 3 seconds, then
release the key after screen become light.
After power on, handheld gps icon and
factory icon will come out by turn in screen.
Notice: if the mainframe slept, press power
key will wake up the screen.

1.2.2 Standby
n normal work status, press and hold power
key for 1 second, device will enter standby status,
screen will shut down.
Notice: standby doesn’t mean shutting down,
just enter “sleep” status, if you want to wake up it,
just need press power key for 1 second.
1.2.3 Restart
Notice：restart can’t make sure all files can
be saved.
method：Press and hold power key for 4
seconds, a menu will pop up, select “restart”（take
out battery, and wait for 5 seconds, the device
also can restart）。
1.2.4 shutdown
Press and hold power key for 4 seconds, pop
up a menu, select “shutdown”.
1.3 assemble and disassemble SIM
card、TF card
Assemble SIM card
1、Open back cover, there is a SIM card slot
SIM card slot

on the left top of battery compartment.
2、insert SIM card to the slot as instruction。
3、if the SIM card did not pop up after
released it, then the installation is done。
Disassemble SIM card
press SIM card softly，the SIM card will pop
up。
Install memory card
1、the memory card slot is on the right
bottom。
2、insert memory card as instruction。
3、if the memory card did not pop up after
released it, then the installation is done。
Disassemble memory card
press memory card softly，the SIM card will
pop up。
1.4 how to charge and use battery
in case of data lost after taking out battery,

S540/S550 adopts 3.7V 8200mAh battery，can
supply power for 10 hours work.
The battery is not charged from factory, so
you must charge it before use. Until 5 times of
charging and discharging, the battery capacity will
reach to the top.
the charging time is 8 hours, and the battery
has over
charge
protection。
Notice: please charge battery in 0~45
degrees environment for prolonging battery
life,50% charge indicator is very useful for fast
charge, only need one hour to reach full charged.
Green light means charge is done, red light means
charging.
Battery docking charger
Input voltage and current：12V 5A
Output voltage and current：4.2V 2200mA

CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED
BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING
TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
1.5 How to use and store instrument
please operate S550 as user manual strictly。
For your first time use, the battery need be used
up, then charge for more than 8 hours. If you
don’t use it for long time, please fully charge the
battery, make sure store it in cool and dry place,
also the battery need charge ever once in a while,
in case of decreasing battery life after battery
power used up.

Chapter 2 simple introduction
for tablet OS
2.1 operation for android os
2.1.1 main interface of system and
startup menu
After power on, system enter basic setting
and startup programs.
program icons in startup menu can be
adjusted。
1、press startup menu enter program interface
2、press and hold program icon till it bounces, then
move the icon to startup menu interface.

2.1.2 Access authority of location
information
If your android device needs GPS function or
some software has location function, then it
needs location information access authority.
Press “setting-location information access
authority”, the below figure will appear, operate it
as the tip then GPS function can be used.
2.1.3 language and input method
1、Press setting-language and input method,
select “language”
2、Select default input method, modify input
method and keypad setting.
2.1.4 WLAN network setting
WIFI is a short distance wireless network
transporting technology, now home, shopping
mall, airport has very big coverage.

If we need use WLAN function, we must
check if there are AP nearby and work normally.
Add new
GPRS connection
1、Press
startup menu —
setting —add
network
2、add related information of new added WLAN.
3、Press finish button。
2.1.5 Sleep setting
Press PWR button for short time, the screen
will shut down, and switch to sleep mode, in this
mode, the system will enter low power
consumption status to save power. If the device
idle for a while, the system also will enter sleep
mode automatically.
1、Press startup menu-set-display
2、Press drop-down button to select“without operation
for____ to enter sleep mode”time setting.
In sleep mode, you can also receive
information and data. Shortly press power button
will wake up the device.

§ 15.19 Labeling requirements.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
§ 15.21 Information to user.
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
§ 15.105 Information to the user.
Note: 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.
FCC RF Exposure Information and Statement
The SAR limit of USA (FCC) is 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. Device types: S550
(FCC ID: 2AJTUS550) has also been tested against this SAR limit. The highest SAR value reported
under this standard during product certification for worn on the body is 1.062W/kg.