Vantron M05 User manual
Vantron | Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life
World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions
M05 Industrial Tablet | User Manual www.vantrontech.com
Revision History:
No. Version Description Date
1 V1.0 First release Aug. 10, 2022
2 V1.1 Modified description on system flashing Nov. 17, 2022
Vantron | Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life
World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions
M05 Industrial Tablet | User Manual www.vantrontech.com
Table of Contents
Foreword ...................................................................................................................................... 1
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Product Overview...........................................................................................................6
1.2 Unpacking ...................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Specifications.................................................................................................................7
1.4 Product Layout ...............................................................................................................8
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED............................................................................................... 10
2.1 Setting up the Tablet ....................................................................................................11
2.1.1 Installing the battery pack..........................................................................................11
2.1.2 Installing and removing a Micro SD card....................................................................12
2.1.3 Turning on/off the device...........................................................................................13
2.1.4 Power menu ............................................................................................................... 14
2.1.5 LED Indicator ..............................................................................................................14
2.2 Using the Tablet ...........................................................................................................15
2.2.1 Device wakeup ........................................................................................................... 15
2.2.2 Home screen customization.......................................................................................15
2.2.3 I/O Information ..........................................................................................................17
CHAPTER 3 SYSTEM SETTINGS ...............................................................................................18
3.1 Access System Settings ................................................................................................ 19
3.2 About the Device .........................................................................................................19
3.3 Connect to the Internet ............................................................................................... 20
3.4 Connect to Bluetooth Devices......................................................................................22
3.4.1 Pair a Bluetooth device ..............................................................................................22
3.4.2 Unpair a Bluetooth device..........................................................................................23
3.5 Apps & Notifications ....................................................................................................24
3.6 Battery Information......................................................................................................25
3.7 Set the Display..............................................................................................................26
3.8 Set the Audio Profile .................................................................................................... 27
3.9Choose Your Language & Time Zone............................................................................28
3.9.1 Add a language........................................................................................................... 28
Vantron | Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life
World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions
M05 Industrial Tablet | User Manual www.vantrontech.com
3.9.2 Set the date &time ..................................................................................................... 29
3.9.3Backup and reset........................................................................................................ 30
3.10 Assign a PIN or Password for the Tablet.......................................................................30
3.11 Location Services.......................................................................................................... 32
3.12 Status Bar ..................................................................................................................... 32
CHAPTER 4APP MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................ 33
4.1 App Installation via ADB Commands............................................................................34
4.1.1 ADB Setup................................................................................................................... 34
4.1.2 App installation .......................................................................................................... 36
4.2 Image Flashing .............................................................................................................37
4.2.1 Prerequisites............................................................................................................... 37
4.2.2 MediaTek Driver installation ......................................................................................37
4.2.3 Image flashing ............................................................................................................39
CHAPTER 5DISPOSAL AND WARRANTY.................................................................................41
5.1 Disposal ........................................................................................................................ 42
5.2 Warranty ...................................................................................................................... 43
Appendix Regulatory Compliance Statements............................................................................44
Vantron | Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life
World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions
M05 Industrial Tablet | User Manual 1 www.vantrontech.com
Foreword
Thank you for purchasing Vantron M05 Industrial Tablet (“the Tablet” or “the Product”). This
manual intends to provide guidance and assistance necessary on setting up, operating, or
maintaining the Product. Please read this manual and make sure you understand the structure
and functionality of the Product before putting it into use.
Intended Users
This manual is intended for:
•Device holders
•Technical support engineers
•Other users
Copyright
Vantron Technology, Inc. (“Vantron”) reserves all rights of this manual, including the right to
change the content, form, product features, and specifications contained herein at any time
without prior notice. An up-to-date version of this manual is available at www.vantrontech.com.
The trademarks in this manual, registered or not, are properties of their respective owners.
Under no circumstances shall any part of this user manual be copied, reproduced, translated,
or sold. This manual is not intended to be altered or used for other purposes unless otherwise
permitted in writing by Vantron. Vantron reserves the right of all publicly-released copies of
this manual.
Android is a trademark of Google LLC.
Disclaimer
While all information contained herein has been carefully checked to assure its accuracy in
technical details and typography, Vantron does not assume any responsibility resulting from
any error or features of this manual, nor from improper uses of this manual or the software.
It is our practice to change part numbers when published ratings or features are changed, or
when significant construction changes are made. However, some specifications of the Product
may be changed without notice.
Vantron | Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life
World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions
M05 Industrial Tablet | User Manual 2 www.vantrontech.com
Technical Support and Assistance
Should you have any question about the Product that is not covered in this manual, contact
your sales representative for solution. Please include the following information in your
question:
•Product name and PO number;
•Complete description of the problem;
•Error message showing on the device, if any.
US Office: Vantron Technology, Inc.
Address: 48434 Milmont Drive, Fremont, CA 94538
Tel: (650) 422-3128
Email: [email protected]
China Office: Chengdu Vantron Technology Co., Ltd.
Address: 6th Floor, 1st Building, No.9, 3rd WuKe East Street, WuHou District, Chengdu, P.R.
China 610045
Tel: 86-28-8512-3930/3931, 8515-7572/6320
Email: sales@vantrontech.com.cn
Regulatory Information
The Product is designed to comply with:
•Part 15 of the FCC Rules;
Please refer to Appendix for Regulatory Compliance Statements.
Symbology
This manual uses the following signs to prompt users to pay special attention to relevant
information.
Caution for latent damage to system or harm to personnel
Attention to important information or regulations
Vantron | Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life
World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions
M05 Industrial Tablet | User Manual 3 www.vantrontech.com
General Safety Instructions
The Product is supposed be installed by knowledgeable, skilled persons familiar with local
and/or international electrical codes and regulations. For your safety and prevention of
damage to the Product, please read and observe carefully the following safety instructions
prior to installation and operation. Keep this manual well for future reference.
•Do not disassemble or otherwise modify the Product. Such action may cause heat
generation, ignition, electronic shock, or other damages including human injury, and may
void your warranty.
•Keep the Product away from heat source, such as heater, heat dissipater, or engine casing.
•Do not insert foreign materials into any opening of the Product as it may cause the Product
to malfunction or burn out.
•To ensure proper functioning and prevent overheating of the Product, do not cover or
block the ventilation holes of the Product.
•Follow the installation instructions with the installation tools provided or recommended.
•The use or placement of the operation tools shall comply with the code of practice of such
tools to avoid short circuit of the Product.
•Cut off the power before inspection of the Product to avoid human injury or product
damage.
Vantron | Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life
World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions
M05 Industrial Tablet | User Manual 4 www.vantrontech.com
Precautions for Power Cables and Accessories
Use proper power source only. Make sure the supply voltage falls within the specified
range.
Place the cables properly at places without extrusion hazards.
There is a coin cell battery for powering the RTC. Therefore, please avoid short circuit of
the battery during transportation or operation at high temperatures.
Cleaning instructions:
•Power off before cleaning the Product
•Do not use spray detergent
•Clean with a damp cloth
•Do not try to clean exposed electronic components unless with a dust collector
Power off and contact Vantron technical support engineer in case of the following faults:
•The Product is damaged
•The temperature is excessively high
•Fault is still not solved after troubleshooting according to this manual
Do not use in combustible and explosive environment:
•Keep away from combustible and explosive environment
•Keep away from all energized circuits
•Unauthorized removal of the enclosure from the device is not allowed
•Do not change components unless the power cable is unplugged
•In some cases, the device may still have residual voltage even if the power cable is
unplugged. Therefore, it is a must to remove and fully discharge the device before
replacement of the components.
Vantron | Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life
World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions
M05 Industrial Tablet | User Manual 6 www.vantrontech.com
1.1 Product Overview
Vantron M05 high-performance Android tablet was developed for industrial applications.
The Tablet runs on MediaTek multi-core processor with a 5-inch capacitive touchscreen to
offer excellent human-machine interaction experience. It features flexible specification
options, excellent cost performance, and outperforming power management system.
Additionally, it provides both wired and wireless accesses for communication to meet
different requirements for application in retail businesses, multi-media education,
transportation, laboratories, and libraries.
1.2 Unpacking
The Product has been carefully packed with special attention to quality. However, should
you find anything damaged or missing, please contact your sales representative in due time.
Check if the following accessories are in the shipping carton:
1 x M05 tablet 1 x Power adapter 1 x Power cable
Make sure the accessories listed above are present without damage. The plastic film
will protect the screen during installation, only remove the film after installation.
Vantron | Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life
World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions
M05 Industrial Tablet | User Manual 7 www.vantrontech.com
1.3 Specifications
M05
System
CPU MediaTek MT8362, Quad core, ARM Cortex-A35, 1.5 GHz (Max)
GPU GE8300
Memory 2GB
Storage 16 GB (Optional: 64 GB)
1 x Micro SD slot, up to 128GB
Communication
Wi-Fi &
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n + BT 4.0
(Optional: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT 5.0)
Media
Display
5" IPS TFT LCD
Resolution: 480 x 854
Brightness: 300 cd/m2
TP 3-point capacitive touch screen
Camera Rear camera: 2MP, fixed focus
Audio
1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack
1 x 0.8W/8Ω speaker
1 x Mic
I/Os USB 1 x USB 2.0 Type-C (USB OTG supported)
RTC Supported
Sensor
Light sensor Supported
G-Sensor Supported
System Control
Button 1 x Power on/off
1 x Volume -/+
Status
indicator
Amber: Charging
Red: Low power
Green: Fully charged
Software OS Android 10
Power
Input
Type-C USB power input, 5V/2A DC
Battery Single-cell Li-ion battery: 2400mAh/3.7V
Mechanical Dimensions 151.6 x 81.4 x 11.5mm
IP rating IP4X
Environment
Condition
Temperature Operating: 0℃~+45℃
Storage: -20℃~+60℃
Humidity Operating: RH 20%-80%
Storage: RH 20%-80%
Certification FCC (Part 15 class B)
ESD (Contact: ±4KV, Air: ±8KV)
Vantron | Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life
World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions
M05 Industrial Tablet | User Manual 9 www.vantrontech.com
Right Side View Left Side View
Description of the I/Os:
Item Description
Light detector Automatically adjust the screen brightness depending on the
ambient light
Power indicator
Red
Low battery (less than 15%)
Amber
Battery charging in process
Green
Battery above 90%
Off
Adapter not plugged in & battery above 15%
Volume -/+ button
Increase/decrease the volume
Power button
Turn on/off the device
Touch screen
5" 3-point capacitive touch screen
Rear camera
2MP fixed focus camera
Audio jack
Combo audio jack
Microphone
Voice input/audio recording
Type-C
USB Type-C
Speaker
Audio output
SD card holder
SD card holder
Vantron | Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life
World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions
M05 Industrial Tablet | User Manual 11 www.vantrontech.com
2.1 Setting up the Tablet
Remove the protective materials from the package and set the Tablet up for the first time.
2.1.1 Installing the battery pack
There isn’t additional requirement for battery charge before first use of the Tablet. You can
use the Tablet straightly out of box as long as the Tablet has a charge, and charge it when
needed.
The battery information is accessible in the Settings application.
To install the battery pack into the Tablet:
1. Flip the Tablet over on a level surface with the camera side on the left and the type-C
interface on the right;
2. Remove the back cover of the Tablet with a plastic spatula or card;
3. Insert the battery side with two contacts into the compartment first;
Vantron | Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life
World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions
M05 Industrial Tablet | User Manual 12 www.vantrontech.com
4. Lower the other side till the battery is secured. Make sure the battery information is
facing you exactly;
5. Connect the flex cables to the contact parts of the battery, if needed;
6. Place the back cover of the Tablet back and press each side to fit the Tablet properly.
2.1.2 Installing and removing a Micro SD card
The SD card slot supports a storage device of up to128GB. You can insert an SD card to
expand the capacity of the Tablet for huge volume of data.
To install and then remove a Micro SD card:
1. Hold the Tablet tight;
2. Insert the Micro SD card into the card slot with the gold-colored contacts facing down;
3. Push the card in until it clicks into place;
4. Push the card again and it will eject from the slot.
Only insert or replace the Micro SD card outside the potentially explosive atmosphere.
Vantron | Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life
World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions
M05 Industrial Tablet | User Manual 13 www.vantrontech.com
2.1.3 Turning on/off the device
A short press of the power button on the right side of the Tablet will turn on/off the screen,
while long press of the power button will turn on/off the device.
To turn on the device:
1. Press the power button and hold for about 3 seconds;
2. Release when the Vantron logo appears on the screen;
3. Wait about 10 seconds for the operating system to be launched.
There are two ways to turn off the device depending on whether the screen is on.
Screen status To turn off the device
On
1. Press the power button and hold for about 2 seconds until
the option menu shows up;
2. Tap Power off on the top of the menu to turn off the device.
Off
1. Long press the power button without release;
2. The screen will be on and then goes off in about 5 seconds
to shut down the device.
Do not press the power button repeatedly in short time.
Vantron | Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life
World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions
M05 Industrial Tablet | User Manual 14 www.vantrontech.com
2.1.4 Power menu
When the Tablet screen is on, a short press of the power button for about 2 seconds will
enable the option menu as follows.
2.1.5 LED Indicator
There is a power indicator on the front panel for indication of the charging status and
battery level of the Tablet.
Indicator Description
Red Low battery (less than 15%)
Amber Battery charging in process
Green Battery above 90%
Off Adapter not plugged in & battery above 15%
Menu Description
Power off
To turn on/off the device
Restart
To reboot the system
Screenshot
To take a screenshot
Emergency
To make a call in the case of an emergency
Vantron | Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life
World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions
M05 Industrial Tablet | User Manual 15 www.vantrontech.com
2.2 Using the Tablet
This section will guide you through the default settings of the Tablet, changes you can
make, and cautions to be aware of when using the Tablet.
2.2.1 Device wakeup
When the Tablet is not in use for a while, the screen darkens and finally turns off to save
battery. To wake up the Tablet, you can press the power button and swipe up from the
bottom of the screen to unlock provided that you haven’t set any PIN code or password
before.
2.2.2 Home screen customization
The home screen offers shortcuts of apps and widgets and users can customize the home
screen as needed.
Tap a blank area on the home screen and hold for a second, there will be a pop-up for
customization of Home settings and Wallpapers.
Tapping the Home settings option, you can:
1. Toggle to add icons automatically to the home screen when new applications are
installed.
2. Allow the home screen to rotate when the Tablet is rotated.
Tapping the Wallpapers option, you can:
Replace the wallpaper with one from the Gallery or the default one.
The Tablet provides four additional screens to place widgets and shortcuts. When
necessary, users can tap an icon and drag upwardly, then release it to the desired
location of a screen. Having dragged the icons upwardly to the right of the Home
screen, users can swipe the screen left or right to view the icons.
Vantron | Embedded in your success, Embedded in your better life
World-leading provider of embedded/IoT products and solutions
M05 Industrial Tablet | User Manual 16 www.vantrontech.com
The following is an illustrative example of the home screen. It might differ from the actual
screen as customers can personalize the home screen and add enterprise applications and
widgets as needed.
Please refer to the following part of this manual for the detailed explanation of above
items.
No. Item Description
1 Status bar Displaying time, battery level, internet access, etc.
2 Notification bar
Displaying different notification icons (accessible by
swiping from the top down)
3 Google search widget Users can search information with the search bar
4 Shortcut icons Shortcuts of system applications
5 Back Return to the previous page
6 Home Return to the home screen
7 Recent Switch between recently opened apps
2
1
3
4
5
6
7
Table of contents
Other Vantron Tablet manuals
Vantron
Vantron IQ Hub User manual
Vantron
Vantron VT-MOD-CELL-B48 Instructions for use
Vantron
Vantron VT-TABLET-5071-TM-FP User manual
Vantron
Vantron VT-TABLET-5081G User manual
Vantron
Vantron VT-TAB185-SKLU User manual
Vantron
Vantron ZB-HD-ANT-257 Instructions for use
Vantron
Vantron M10 PRO User manual
Vantron
Vantron VT-PNL156-MT65-HD Instructions for use
Vantron
Vantron VT-TABLET-5081-N User manual
Vantron
Vantron VT-TABLET-5081 User manual
