POINT Mobile PM86 Mobile Computer User Manual

: June 17, 2024
: POINT Mobile

Table of Contents

POINT Mobile PM86 Mobile Computer
FAQs
Instruction
Getting Started
LED Indicator
Description
Learning the Basics
Scanner
Mobile Network
System Maintenance
Accessories
FCC Warning
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Specifications

SKU1: PM86X3Z03DJE07 N3603 (Scanner, Front Camera, WiFi)
SKU1-1: PM86X3Z03DJE26 N3603 (Scanner, Front Camera, WiFi)
SKU2: PM86X3Y03DJE07 N6703 (Scanner, Wireless)
SKU3: PM86X6Z03DJE07 N3603 (Scanner, WiFi)
SKU3-1: PM86X6Z03DJE26 N3603 (Scanner, WiFi)
SKU4: PM86X6Y03DJE06 N6703 (Wireless)
SKU5: PM86X6803DJE26 N6803FR (LTE, WiFi, 4G/64G RAM/Flash, NFC, Android 11, BLE Beacon)
SKU6: PM86X6Y03DJE08 N6703 (Wireless)

Getting Started

Device Parts

The PM86 handheld terminal consists of the following parts:

Screen
Navigation bar (Software button)
Status bar
Front camera
Scanner
Speaker
Microphone
Power button
Volume buttons
USB port
Headphone jack

Product Standard Accessories

The PM86 handheld terminal comes with the following standard accessories:

Charging cable
Power adapter
Earphones
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Install SD & SIM & SAM cards

To install the SD card, SIM card, and SAM card, follow these steps:

Locate the card slots on the PM86 handheld terminal.
Insert the SD card into the SD card slot.
Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot.
Insert the SAM card into the SAM card slot.
Ensure that all cards are securely inserted.

Navigation bar (Software button)

The navigation bar on the PM86 handheld terminal is a software button located at the bottom of the screen. It allows you to navigate through different screens and perform various actions. You can tap on the navigation bar buttons to go back, go home, switch between apps, and access recent apps.

Gesture Navigation

The PM86 handheld terminal supports gesture navigation. To use gesture navigation, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to go home, swipe up and hold to access recent apps, and swipe from the left or right edge of the screen to go back.

Learning the Basics

Setup Wizard

When you first start the PM86 handheld terminal, you will be guided through a setup wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device, including language selection, Wi-Fi connection, Google account sign-in, and more.

Home Screen

The home screen is the main screen of the PM86 handheld terminal where you can access your apps and widgets. You can customize the home screen by adding or removing apps and widgets, rearranging app icons, and setting wallpapers.

Status bar

The status bar on the PM86 handheld terminal displays important information such as the battery level, network signal strength, time, and notifications. You can swipe down from the top of the screen to access the notification panel and quick settings.

Status icons

Status icons on the PM86 handheld terminal indicate various system statuses. Some common status icons include battery level, Wi-Fi signal strength, mobile network signal strength, and Bluetooth connection status.

Notification icons

Notification icons on the PM86 handheld terminal represent different types of notifications. For example, a message notification icon indicates an unread message, a missed call notification icon indicates a missed call, and a Wi-Fi notification icon indicates a Wi-Fi connection.

Notification panel

The notification panel on the PM86 handheld terminal displays incoming notifications. You can swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification panel and view or dismiss notifications. You can also expand a notification to view more details or take action.

Quick setting panel

The quick setting panel on the PM86 handheld terminal provides quick access to commonly used settings such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, brightness, and airplane mode. You can swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers to open the quick setting panel.

Apps & Widget

The PM86 handheld terminal allows you to install and use various apps and widgets. Apps are software applications that provide specific functionality, while widgets are small app-like components that can be placed on the home screen for quick access to information or functions.

FAQs

Q: How do I charge the PM86 handheld terminal?
- A: To charge the PM86 handheld terminal, connect the charging cable to the USB port on the device and plug the other end into a power adapter or a USB port on a computer. The device will start charging automatically.
Q: How do I take a screenshot on the PM86 handheld terminal?
- A: To take a screenshot on the PM86 handheld terminal, press and hold the power button and volume down button simultaneously for a few seconds. The screenshot will be saved in the device’s gallery or photo album.

Instruction

PM86 Android 11 User Manual

This manual provides information about basic features and using the PM86. Please read this manual carefully before using your useful handheld terminal.

Note: Screenshots in this manual may differ from actual screens.

Revision History

Revision Date

V1.0

14 Apr 2023

Description Initial release

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PM86 SKUs

The contents of this manual can cover the following SKUs.

SKU Part Number

Scanner

Front Camera

Wireless

Etc.

SKU1 PM86X3Z03DJE07 N3603

SKU1-1 PM86X3Z03DJE26 N3603

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WiFi

SKU2 PM86X3Y03DJE07 N6703

SKU3 PM86X6Z03DJE07 N3603

SKU3-1 PM86X6Z03DJE26 N3603

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SKU4 PM86X6Y03DJE06 N6703

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SKU5 PM86X6803DJE26 N6803FR O

LTE, WiFi

4G/64G RAM/Flash NFC Android 11 (GMS) BLE Beacon

SKU6 PM86X6Y03DJE08 N6703

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Device Parts
Figure 1 PM86 front + left view 10
1 2
3 4 5

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No Name 1 Receiver
2 LED indicator
3 Audio jack 4 Power button 5 Scan button (Left) 6 Microphone 7 I/O connector for cradle 8 Speaker 9 Touch screen 10 Front camera

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Description Use with making a phone call Indicate the power status and notification. Find more details in LED indicator Connect headset Turn on/off the device Scan a barcode by pressing (Programmable button) Use for collecting sound Connector for charging and communication with cradle Ring system sound Displays all operating screen Take a picture (only for SKU 1-1, 2-1, 4~6)

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Figure 2 PM86 rear + right view 11 12
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No Name 11 Rear I/O connector 12 Hand strap hole 13 Battery release button 14 Scanner 15 Rear camera & Flashlight 16 Volume buttons 17 Scan button (Right) 18 Battery 19 USB connector

Description Connector for gun type accessories Mount hand strap Press the buttons in to release the battery Scan a barcode Take a picture & Use flashlight in camera or torch mode Control the volume (Programmable button) Scan a barcode by pressing (Programmable button) Provide power (battery and battery cover are combined) USB Type C connector for charging and data communication

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Product Standard Accessories
The following items are in the product box. Accessory

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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 & SAM cards
PM86 supports microSD card Nano SIM card LTE SKU (SKU3 ~ 6) only SAM card SKU 6 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.
Figure 3 PM86 Card Slots

Wi-Fi SKU (SKU 1~2)

LTE SKU (SKU 3~5)

LTE + SAM SKU (SKU 6)

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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 right 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

Handle

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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.
Figure 5 Open SD cardholder

3. Put the SD card you prepared with the contacts facing down.
Figure 6 Place SD card

4. Close the holder down and gently slide it right to lock the holder.
Figure 7 Close SD cardholder

5. Close the card slot cover firmly.
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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.
Figure 8 Open SIM cardholder

3. Put a nano SIM card you prepared with the contacts facing down.
Figure 9 Place nano SIM card

4. Close the holder down and gently slide it right to lock the holder.
Figure 10 Close SIM cardholder

5. Close the card slot cover firmly.
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Install SAM card
Note: PM86 SKU 6 includes two SAM slots, on the top and bottom. All directions to open/close the cardholders are opposite each other. In this chapter, the figures indicating the top SAM slot are used.
1. Remove the battery and open the card slot cover. 2. Gently slide the cardholder up, and swing upwards to open.
Figure 11 Open SAM cardholder

3. Put the SAM card you prepared with the contacts facing down.
Figure 12 Place SAM card

4. Close the holder down and gently slide it down to lock the holder.
Figure 13 Close SAM cardholder

5. Close the card slot cover firmly.
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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 (opposite side of the battery release buttons).
Figure 14 Installing battery – 1

2. Push the battery down until it clicks. Confirm that the battery release buttons are completely outward.
Figure 15 Installing battery – 2

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Remove the battery
1. Hold the battery release buttons and press in.
Figure 16 Removing battery – 1

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2. While pressing the battery release button in, pull the battery up.
Figure 17 Removing battery – 2

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Battery hot swap
PM86 supports the Battery hot swap mode which allows you to replace the battery without turning off the device.
When the battery is removed from the device, the display turns off and the device enters Hot swap mode (Red LED will be turned on. Refer to LED Indicator chapter for more detail.)
Once you replace the battery to a new one, the device will come back to normal operation mode without booting process.

Charge the Device
Before using PM86, charge the device enough to use. PM86 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: 4,080mAh – Extended battery: 5,800mAh
Rechargeable & Removable battery
Charging temperature
Charge devices and batteries in temperatures from 0 to 45 . At out-of-normal range temperatures, the PM86 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 right side of PM86. 3. Provide power by plugging the power adapter to the wall socket.
Figure 18 PM86 charging with power adapter

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Charging Cradle

There are two types of charging cradle for PM86. Single slot (ethernet) cradle (SSC / SEC), 2 slot cradle (PM85 2SC), 4 slot battery cradle (4SBC). The cradles are sold separately.

When the device is charging via cradle, the charging animation as below is displayed on the screen. (Refer to Charge with Cradle for more detail)

Charging

Fully Charged

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LED Indicator

PM86 has 2 LED indicators above the screen.
Figure 19 PM86 LED indicators

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1 2

No Indicator 1 Power LED

Status Solid green Solid red
Blinking red

Indication
Device is completely charged
Device is charging / Battery is low
Charging temperature is out-of-normal range
(Refer to Charging temperature)
/ Battery is very low

Alternately blinking red & green

Blinking blue

2 Notification LED

Red flash

Blue flash

Cannot recognize the battery
Notification existing Barcode reading failed Barcode reading success

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Turn On / Off the Device
To turn on the device, – Press and hold the power button on the left side of the PM86 until SMART BEYOND RUGGED logo displays on the screen.
Figure 20 PM86 power button

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 > Power off.
Figure 21 Power menu – Power off

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Use a Touch Screen

Controlling the touch screen

Gesture

Description

Tap One-finger press

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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

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Action

Description

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Scroll Vertical or horizontal swipe in a single direction

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

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System navigation
Navigation bar (Software button) The navigation bar is enabled as a default, and it is located at the bottom of the screen. The app overview button, home button, and back button are placed on the bar in order.
Figure 22 Navigation bar

Shape Button Back button Home button Recent apps button

Function Tap to go back to previous screen. Tap to go to home screen. Long- press to launch the Google Assistant. Tap to see the recently used app list.

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Gesture Navigation If you are unfamiliar with the navigation bar or you want to see the screen with a wider screen, hide the navigation bar. The functions provided by the software buttons on the navigation bar can be used by using specific gestures.
To hide the navigation bar, navigate to Setting > System > Gesture > System navigation and change the setting to Gesture navigation. Then, the navigation bar will be hidden.
Note: To use the navigation bar again, change the setting to 3-button navigation.
Figure 23 Gesture navigation

Find the gestures and matched function in the table below.

Function Open recent apps screen

Gesture Swipe up from the bottom of the screen, hold, then release.

Go to home screen

Swipe up from the center-bottom of the screen.

Back to previous screen

Swipe from the left or right edge of the screen.

Launch Google Assistant

Swipe up from either the left-bottom or right-bottom.

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Setup Wizard

When PM86 starts very first time or boot after factory reset, Setup Wizard is launched. Following the steps on the screen, set system language, Google account, Wi-Fi connection and copy the data, etc.

Some settings can be skipped, but there may be some restrictions on the use of the system.

Figure 24 Setup Wizard (main)

Figure 25 Setup Wizard (Google account)

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Home Screen
Home screen is a screen displayed after Setup Wizard or pressing the Home button.
Figure 26 Home screen

No Item 1 Status bar
2 App
3 Google search 4 Favorites tray 5 App folder

Description Indicates device status and notification. Tap to run the application Long-press to see the application’s options Search an item with Google
Place the frequently used apps Apps are organized in the folder. Tap to open the App folder

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Status bar
Time, status icons, and notification icons are on the Status bar.

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Status icons Icon Description LTE connected 3G connected EDGE connected LTE+ (LTE CA) connected Hotspot enabled Airplane mode Connected to a Wi-Fi network Battery is full Battery is critical low Battery is charging Location service turned on Speakerphone turned on Scanner turned on

Icon

Description Strong signal

Weak signal

Connection issue

Data disabled

No data connection

Connected to a Bluetooth device

Wi-Fi data communication

Battery is low

Cannot recognize battery

Alarm is set

Vibrate mode

Phone mic is mute
Scanner turned on, but trigger turned off

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Notification icons Icon Description Missed call New Email Upcoming event File uploaded File copied There are more notifications

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Icon

Description New SMS or MMS message

Connected to VPN network

Other input method available

File downloaded

OTG device connected

Notification panel
Notification panel displays a list of all notifications. Tap a notification to respond. To open the Notification panel, drag the Status bar down. To close the panel, swipe it up.
Figure 27 Notification panel

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Quick setting panel
Quick setting panel contains some frequently used settings such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc. To use the Quick setting panel,
1. Open the Notification panel. 2. Drag down the Notification panel. 3. Tap a setting icon to enable / disable the setting or long-press an icon to see more detail.
Figure 28 Quick setting panel

To edit the configuration of Quick setting panel, 1. Tap on the bottom of the panel. 2. By long-press and dragging the icon, customize the configuration of the panel.

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Apps & Widget
App folder To create the app folder, long-press an app icon and drag it to another app icon.
Figure 29 Create app folder

To change the folder name, tap the Edit Name and input a new name.
Figure 30 Change app folder name

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App drawer All installed apps are listed alphabetically in App drawer. To open the App drawer, swipe up the Home screen. To close the App drawer, swipe down the Home screen.
Figure 31 App drawer

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Favorites tray To organize an app in the Favorites tray, 1. Long-press an app icon from the App drawer. Then, drag it slightly until the Home screen is shown. 2. Place the app icon in the Favorites tray.
Figure 32 Add an app to Favorites tray
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Organize app in Home screen To organize an app in the Home screen, 1. Long- press an app icon from the App drawer. Then, drag it slightly until the Home screen is shown. 2. Place the app icon where you want. (To cancel to place the app, drag it to Cancel area and release.)
Figure 33 Place app in Home screen

To remove an app or widget in the Home screen, 1. Long-press an app icon or widget. 2. Drag it to Remove area and release.
Figure 34 Remove from Home screen

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Widget To add a widget in the Home screen, 1. Long-press the empty space of the Home screen. 2. In three menus, select Widgets.
Figure 35 Widget menus

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3. Among the list, tap and hold a widget you want to add. 4. Place the widget to the Home screen by dragging.
Note: To remove an app or a widget from the Home screen, long-press and drag it to Remove area. Figure 36 Remove from Home screen

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Call

Note: Calling is only available on LTE SKU (SKU3 ~ 6).
To make or receive a phone call, SIM card is required. Insert SIM card to PM86 first regarding Install SD & SIM & SAM cards.

Making a call
1. Tap Phone from Home screen or App drawer. 2. Tap to open a dialer. 3. Input a phone number.
Figure 37 Dialer

4. Tap or next to a searched number to make a call.
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5. Control the Tap to hang up the phone.
Figure 38 Calling screen

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Icon Function Name Mute Keypad Speaker Add call

Description Mute microphone Open the keypad Speakerphone mode Add another call (Enable when receiver answer the phone)

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Answering a call
Check the caller’s name and number and tap ANSWER button to answer the phone call. Or tap DECLINE button to decline the phone call.
Figure 39 Receiving call

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Contacts
Add a contact
Add a contact via dialer 1. Navigate to dialer through Phone, and enter the number. 2. Tap Create new contact or Add to a contact to save the number. 3. Input additional information. 4. Tap Save.

Add a contact via contacts app Navigate to Contacts from App drawer and tap
Figure 40 Add new contact via Contacts

to add a new contact.

Enter the contact details and tap Save.
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Contact detail
Select a contact from the list to find more detail information.
Figure 41 Contact detail

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Advanced options

Send a message
Make a voice call

Make a video call

Tap to edit this contact
Tap to open advanced options such as delete, share, block, etc.
Figure 42 Contact advanced options

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Message

Note: Message feature is only available on LTE SKU (SKU3 ~ 6). And it requires a SIM card.
Send a message or find the received message through Message application .
1. Launch Message from App drawer. 2. Tap Start Chat and type the receiver’s name or phone number.
Figure 43 Message list

3. Input a message. 4. Tap icon to send.
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MTP Connection with PC
To transfer the files with a PC, connect the device to the PC via USB cable first. 1. Drag down Status bar and tap Android System notification to change USB preference option.
Figure 44 USB connection notification

2. Change the option to File Transfer from No data transfer.
Figure 45 USB Preferences

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3. Now PC can recognize the connected device. Find PM86 device from file explorer of the PC.
Figure 46 File explorer on PC

Manage the Files
Figure 47 FileExplorer main screen

No Description 1 Select media file type or storage 2 Search a file 3 Open the advanced option Create a new window or folder, Select all files and folders, etc. 4 Change the view of file list 5 Tap a file or folder to open. Or long- press a file or folder to select
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Long-press a file (folder) or tap the icon which is located beside of file name to select the file (folder).
Figure 48 FileExplorer screen when file selected

No Description

1

Share the file via Bluetooth / Gmail / Google Drive, etc. (Sharing is possible only with files)

2 Delete the files or folders

Open the advanced option

– Open with: Select which app to open the file

– Sort by…: Sort the list by file name, size, type, etc.

– Select all: Select all files and folders

3

– Copy / Move to: Copy or move the file to a new location

– Compress: Create Zip file with the selected files or folders

– Rename: Rename the file or folder

– Get info: Display the file information

4 Selected file or folder is highlighted

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Lock the Screen

Protect the device from unauthorized personnel by setting up the screen lock.

1. Navigate to Settings 2. Tap Screen lock.
Figure 49 Screen lock

Security .

3. Choose a screen lock method. – None: Screen unlocks immediately – Swipe: Swipe the lock screen to unlock (Default) – Pattern: Draw a pattern to unlock – PIN: Input a PIN to unlock (At least 4 digits) – Password: Input a password to unlock (At least 4 characters)
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Settings
There are two ways to go to Settings: Open the App drawer and tap Settings Open the Quick setting panel and tap gear icon

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Adjust display brightness

To adjust the display brightness level, Open Quick setting panel and adjust display brightness bar Go to Settings > Display > Brightness level

Figure 50 Normal brightness level

Figure 51 High brightness level (higher than 80%)

Caution: Using high brightness levels for long periods may cause eye strain and increase battery consumption.

Adjust sound
To adjust sound volume, go to Settings bars.
Figure 52 Volume bars

Sound

and control the Media, Call, Alarm volume

Caution: Using high volume levels for long periods may cause ear strain and increase battery consumption.
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Adjust font size
If the font size of the screen is too small or too large, adjust the font size.
1. Go to Settings > Display > Advanced > Font size 2. Referring to the Preview, set the font size
Figure 53 Set font size

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Screenshot
To take a screenshot, use one of the two ways as below. Press and hold Power button + Volume down button simultaneously. Press and hold the power button, and then tap Screenshot among the power menus.
The screenshot image will be saved to Pictures > Screenshots folder in the internal storage.

Program buttons
Most buttons on the PM86 except power button can be optimized as you want. To map the button to other functions from default,
1. Navigate to EmKit > Program Buttons 2. Tap SMART REMAP. And press a button you want to remap.
Figure 54 Program buttons – button list

Note: SCANNER_B indicates the trigger button on the gun handle.
3. Choose a behavior you want to use among the tabs. 4. Tap APPLY.
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Camera

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To use the camera, open App drawer and tap Camera application .

Figure 55 is a main screen of Camera application, and Figure 56 is a screen that is displayed when you swipe the screen to right.

Figure 55 Camera main screen

Figure 56 Camera mode change/setting screen

No Name 1 Focus zone
2 Advanced camera option
3 Shutter button 4 Mode change button 5 Advanced camera setting

Description You can change the focusing area by touching the other area
: Set timer : Display the grid on the screen : Set flash mode (Activate / Deactivate / Auto mode) / : Switch the camera (Front / Rear)
Take a picture or recode a video Change the Camera or Video mode Set resolution & quality of picture Enable / Disable saving location and manual exposure

Note: Front camera is not embedded in SKU1, 2, 3.

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Scanner

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Scanner is placed on the top of the PM86. Optimize the scanner settings for working environment and improve the efficiency.

Turn on / off the Scanner

The scanner is turned off by default. To turn on the scanner, follow the steps.

1. Go to EmKit or Settings and tap ScanSettings.

2. Tap toggle button to turn on/off the barcode scanner.

3. Check if the scanner icon
Figure 57 Turn on scanner

is placed on Status bar.

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ScanSettings
When the scanner is turned on, scanner setting menus will be displayed. ScanSettings consists of Basic Options Notification Wedge Symbologies About

Basic

Control the scanning options and wedge mode options.
1. Scanning – Change the scanner’s trigger timeout and set scan mode (single / auto / continuous scan). – Enable or disable the TouchScan, which is a software scanner button. Place a scan icon in any position and tap the icon to read a barcode.

Figure 58 ScanSettings – Basic

Figure 59 ScanSettings – TouchScan

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2. Wedge mode Change the result type of decoded data among the below list. – User Message – Keyboard Event (Multiple) – Keyboard Event (Single) – Clipboard (KEYCODE_PASTE) – Clipboard (Ctrl + V) – Intent Broadcast – Custom Intent Set Terminator as, – None – Space – Tab – LF – Tap & LF

Options
Enable / Disable the center window, Aimer, Illumination.
Figure 60 ScanSettings – Options

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Notification
Control the beep sound, LED and vibration option when scanning the barcode.
Figure 61 ScanSettings – Notification

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Wedge
Set below items in Wedge settings Barcode ID AIM ID Group separator Prefix Suffix Character set Extended Wedge
Figure 62 ScanSettings – Wedge

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Extended wedge
PM86 supports Extended wedge that allows to edit the decoded data. Tap Enable extended wedge toggle switch and then set a rule in Configuration extended wedge.
Figure 63 ScanSettings – Extended wedge

For example, make a rule that add a string “Point Mobile” at the start of decoded data whenever decoding CODE128.
1. Tap Style (1) and select Condition (2).
Figure 64 Extended wedge example_1

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2. Tap Symbologies and select CODE128 among the symbologies.
Figure 65 Extended wedge example_2

3. Tap Style (1) and select Actions (2).
Figure 66 Extended wedge example_3

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4. Tap ADD and select Move to start to point the start of the decoded data.
Figure 67 Extended wedge example_4

5. Add another action of which action type is Send string. Set value as “Point Mobile”.
Figure 68 Extended wedge example_5

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6. “Point Mobile” string will be added to decoded CODE128 data.

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Symbologies
Enable or disable the specific symbology or set detail options. By tapping each symbology name to access detail options.
Figure 69 ScanSettings – Symbologies

About
Find the scanner information or restore the scanner settings to default.
Figure 70 ScanSettings – About

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Scan a Barcode
Point the scanner at the barcode and press the scan button on the device or gun handle. If another button is set as scan trigger using Program buttons (Refer to Use the Buttons Program buttons), it can trigger the scan action, too.
Note: If you set the single scan mode as Press decoding or Release decoding, it may require another button pressing mechanism to trigger scanning. Refer to Single Scan Mode article for more detail.

N3603, N6703 Scanner SKU (SKU1 ~ 4, SKU6)
Center the cross-hair laser aimer over the barcode. The barcode must be within the square made by the edge of the aimer. You can tilt the aimer slightly for a comfortable angle to scan.
Figure 71 Aiming barcode (N6703)

N6803FR Scanner SKU (SKU5)
Center the red dot aimer over the barcode.
Figure 72 Aiming barcode (N6803FR)

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ScanDemo
Using ScanDemo app, demonstrate scanning feature.
1. Execute EmKit > ScanDemo . 2. Scan a barcode by pressing the scan button on the device or tapping Start scan button on the
screen. 3. Find scan result
Figure 73 ScanDemo

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Mobile Network

Note: Mobile network is supported on PM86 LTE SKU (SKU 3 ~ 6) only. Check if your PM86 is LTE SKU.
To connect mobile network, SIM card is required. Insert SIM card into PM86 first referring Install SD & SIM & SAM cards.
After inserting the SIM card, reboot the device. When network is connected, a network icon will be appeared on the status bar.
Figure 74 Mobile network icon

Find network information and adjust the network settings in Settings > Network & internet . This setting menu can also be accessed by long-press the Mobile data icon in Quick setting panel.

Figure 75 Mobile network setting

Figure 76 Quick setting panel – mobile network

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Wi-Fi
To turn on and connect a Wi-Fi,
1. Go to Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap toggle button to enable Wi-Fi. 3. Device searches for nearby Wi-Fi signals and lists them in order of signal strength. 4. Select a Wi-Fi SSID to connect. 5. The message Connected under the SSID means the device complete to connect to the Wi-Fi.
Figure 77 Wi-Fi connected

Note: There are Open Wi-Fi network and Secured Wi-Fi network. You can tell those apart by lock icon ( ) in the nearby Wi-Fi list. To connect the secured Wi-Fi network, you need to enter the password.

Figure 79 Open Wi-Fi Network

Figure 78 Secured Wi-Fi Network

If there is a saved Wi-Fi network, simply turn on the Wi-Fi through the Quick setting panel. The saved network will be connected automatically.
Figure 80 Wi-Fi in Quick setting panel

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Bluetooth
Turn on / off
Bluetooth is turned off as default. There are two ways to turn on the Bluetooth, – Open quick setting panel and enable Bluetooth
Figure 81 Bluetooth in Quick setting panel

– Go to Settings > Connected devices > Pair new device
Pair and Connect
To connect with a new device, 1. Go to Settings > Connected devices . 2. Tap Pair new device. (Bluetooth will be turned on automatically) 3. Select the device you want to pair among Available devices list.
Figure 82 Bluetooth available devices

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5. When the connection is succeeded, the connected device name is listed on the top of the screen.
Figure 83 Bluetooth currently connected

To connect a device previously connected, select the device name from the PREVIOUSLY CONNECTED DEVICES list.
Figure 84 Previously connected devices

Unpair and Disconnect
To unpair the device, select the name of the device you want to unpair from CURRENTLY CONNECTED list and tap FORGET . Or tap DISCONNECT to disconnect only and not unpair.
Figure 85 Forget device

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Change the Bluetooth device details
Select a device name from the top list or tap icon next to the device name from PREVIOUSLY CONNECTED DEVICES list.
Figure 86 Bluetooth device detail

If no devices are listed under the PREVIOUSLY CONNECTED DEVICES, tap See all. – To change the device’s name, tap on the top of the screen – Turn other settings on or off (Available on some devices)
BLE Beacon
The PM86 integrates the BLE beacon that can transmit BLE signal up to 20 days while it is powered off and without the main battery. This transmission duration is based on the default BLE beacon settings and it can be increased or reduced by adjusting transmit power and interval.
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NFC
PM86’s NFC antenna is located on the rear-top side of the device. Bring the NFC tag close to the antenna location as Figure 88. NFC feature is enabled by default. But if NFC does not work, make sure the NFC is enabled from the Quick setting panel.
Figure 87 PM86 NFC tapping area

NFC Tapping Area

Figure 88 PM86 NFC tapping

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System Information

There are two ways for checking system information, on settings and on EmKit.
On Settings

Go to Settings > About phone
Device name Phone number Emergency information Legal information & Certificates Model & SIM status Hostname IMEI Android version IP address Wi-Fi MAC address Bluetooth address Build number

. Following information can be found.

On EmKit

Go to EmKit > System Information . Following information can be found.

Processor information Version information Manufacturer information Device information Battery information App version information

(Android version, OS image version, SDK version, etc.) (Serial number, Part number, etc.) (Scanner, Audio, Display, etc.) (Battery charging status, etc.) (Version of EmKit apps)

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Check Device Health
EmHealthReport is a solution that provides the device’s battery and eMMC health. Monitor the battery and eMMC status to foresight their lifetime or find the cause when there is a battery problem such as cannot charge the device or rapid battery discharge.
To use, open EmKit and launch EmHealthReport . You can see the simple device health information on the main screen. To find detailed information, tap each blue arrow on the right side of the screen.
Figure 89 EmHealthReport

Battery Health – Battery Level – Battery Age – Battery Voltage – Battery Temperature – System Temperature – Battery Manufacture Date – Battery Serial Number – Smart Charging Mode

eMMC Health – Pre-EOL Information – Device life time estimation type A – Device life time estimation type B

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OS Update
Periodic update improves the performance of the device. Point Mobile provides up-to-date OS version via Service Portal and FOTA. Update the device via storage, OTG port, and FOTA server. Depending on the workspace environment, choose more suitable method.
Notice: Please backup your data before starting the update process.

OS update via storage
To update the OS using storage, 1. Download an OS image file into the root folder of microSD card or device internal storage 2. (In case of using SD card) Insert SD card to the device and then turn the device on 3. Go to Settings > System > Advanced > System Update 4. Check if the OS image file shows up under AVAILABLE VERSIONS
Figure 90 OS update via storage

5. Tap UPDATE to start the update process
Note: If the OS image file doesn’t show up in AVAILABLE VERSIONS, check the file is placed in the root folder of storage. System only can recognize the file in the root folder.
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OS update via OTG port
PM86 supports the USB OTG feature. 1. Prepare a formatted USB flash drive for OS update 2. Copy an OS image file to the root folder of the flash drive 3. Connect the flash driver to the PM86 4. Go to Settings > System > Advanced > System Update 5. Check if the OS image file shows up under AVAILABLE VERSIONS 6. Tap UPDATE to start the update process

OS update via FOTA
If PM86 can connect to a network, use the FOTA server for the update. 1. Connect the device with a network 2. Go to Settings > System > Advanced > System Update 3. Tap FOTA tab or Swipe left to move to FOTA tab 4. If there is an OS version newer than device’s one, the server shows the new OS information
Figure 91 OS update via FOTA

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5. Tap Download 6. Tap OK on the OS Update dialog to start to download the OS image file 7. To complete the update, rebooting is required.
Tap OK on the Restart required dialog to restart the device
Note: Basically, OS update via FOTA works over Wi-Fi or Ethernet only. To enable the OS update over Mobile Network too, uncheck the setting value in FOTA Settings. Downloading over the Mobile network may result in additional charges. Figure 92 FOTA Settings

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Factory Data Reset
When PM86 work abnormal or there is a need to reset the device, follow the steps below to perform a factory data reset.
Caution: Factory data reset will erase all personalized settings and data saved in the device, such as Google account, apps, user data, etc. And factory data reset cannot undo.

Factory data reset via Settings app
If the device can be turned on and access Settings,
1. Navigate to Settings > System > Advanced > Reset options 2. Tap Erase all data (factory reset) 3. After being aware that factory reset will erase all data from the internal storage, tap Erase all data
Figure 93 Factory data reset

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Factory data reset via recovery mode
If device works abnormal so does not turn on, try to perform factory data reset through Android recovery mode.
1. Press and hold power button + Volume Up buttons simultaneously when PM86 is turned off.
Figure 94 Key combination for recovery mode

2. After short vibration, release the power button 3. Using the buttons below, select Wipe data/factory reset
Move up/down Volume up/down Select the menu Power button 4. Select Factory data reset. 5. After wiping the data, select Reboot system now
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PM86 supports below accessories. All accessories except hand strap are sold separately.

FCC Warning

FCC part 15
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 to this device not explicitly approved by manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

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IC Warning
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference; and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le present appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisee aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique subi, meme si lebrouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

This device is restricted to indoor use only within the 5150 ~ 5250 MHz Cet appareil est restreint a l’utilisation a l’interieur seulement dans la bande 5150 ~ 5250 MHz.

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Cet equipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux radiations FCC / IC definies pour un environnement non controle.

WCDMA/LTE feature is optional. Some product options only include WLAN feature.

WLAN

PHONE

FCC ID

V2X-PM86W

V2X-PM86

IC

10664A-PM86W

10664A-PM86

CE Warning
This device can be operated in at least one Member State without infringing applicable requirements on the use of radio spectrum.
E-Label
Users can able to access the FCC/IC information in 3 steps in device’s menu. The actual steps are : Settings -> About phone -> Certificates

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