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Spectra Geospatial Ranger 5 User Manual
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Version
1.00
Revision
A
June
2021
Spectra
Geospatial
Ranger
5
Data
Collector
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Android
TM
10
USER
GUIDE
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
8
Safety Information
11
Battery Safety
11
Power Supply Safety
12
Touchscreen Glass
12
Service Safety
12
Safe Environments of Use
13
Distraction
13
Telecommunications & Internet Association (TIA)
13
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
13
Caring for Your Device
14
Cleaning
14
Touchscreen Care
14
Battery Care
14
Product Specifications
15
Introduction
20
Registration
21
Configuration Options
21
In the Box
22
Replacement and Spare or Optional Accessories
23
Parts of the Ranger 5 Data Collector
25
Setting up the Device
26
Inserting a Microsim Card (Optional)
26
Tethering the Stylus
28
Installing a Screen Protector
28
Attaching the Pole Bracket (Optional)
31
Attaching the Handstrap
32
Attaching an EMPOWER Module (Optional)
32
Getting Started: Basic Operation
34
Shelf Mode: Charging the Device for the First Time
35
Using Shelf Mode
35
Turning the Device On, off
36
About Sleep State
36
Waking and Unlocking the Device
37
Restarting the Device
37
Turning off the Device
37
Checking the Battery Charge Levels and LED Status
37
LED Charging Status
37
Checking the Charge Level of the Batteries
37
Charging the Batteries
38
Making Your Battery Last Longer
38
Using the Touchscreen
40
Switching between Finger, Glove and Stylus Mode
40
Using the Stylus
40
Main Touchscreen Input Gestures and Functions Supported on the Ranger 5 Data Collector
41
Display Settings: Adjusting the Backlight
42
Configuring Adaptive Brightness
42
Manually Adjusting the Backlight Brightness
42
Display Settings: Screen Auto-Rotation
42
Using the Onscreen Keypad
43
Using a USB or Bluetooth Mouse
43
Using the Integrated Keyboard
44
About the Keyboard Controller Firmware
44
Main Keyboard Keys
45
Configuring Built-In Keyboard Settings
47
Built-In Keyboard Backlight
47
Modifier Keys and Sticky Keys: Modes and Settings
48
Keyboard Status Leds
49
Using the Android Operating System
51
Using Accounts
51
Add a Google or Other Account
52
Remove a Google or Other Account
52
The Android Interface
53
Android Navigation Keys
54
Status Bar
54
Apps Screen
54
Adding Apps to a Home Screen
54
Removing an App, Shortcut, Widget or Group from the Home Screen
55
Uninstalling Apps
55
Using the Pre-Installed Google Apps and Other Apps
55
Getting more Apps
58
Using Wireless Networks
59
Working with Wi-Fi Networks
59
Connecting to Wi-Fi
60
Disconnecting from a Wi-Fi Network
60
Forgetting a Wi-Fi Network
60
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings
60
Managing Wi-Fi from the Status Bar / Quick Settings on the Home Screen
61
Working with Mobile Broadband
62
Using Mobile Data
62
Locating the Device's IMEI Number
62
Airplane Mode
63
Working with GNSS
64
Using the GNSS Status Utility
64
Using 3Rd Party Applications
65
Calibrating the Compass
65
Using Accessories and Connecting to Other Devices
66
Connecting to USB Accessories
66
Using USB Type-C Locking Cables
67
Connecting to Bluetooth Accessories
68
Turning Bluetooth on or off
68
Pairing and Connecting a Bluetooth Device with the Ranger 5 Data Collector
68
Connecting to RS-232 Peripherals
69
Transferring Data between Your Ranger 5 Data Collector and Another Computer
69
Transferring Data Using a USB-C Cable
69
Using Trimble EMPOWER Modules
70
Attaching and Removing EMPOWER Modules
71
Installing EMPOWER Module Drivers and Software Apps
71
Configuring and Controlling a Module with the Trimble EMPOWER Hub Application
72
Using the Cameras
73
Taking Photos and Videos
73
Changing Camera Settings
74
Enable the Camera App to Access Your Location to Geo-Tag Photos
75
Viewing Photos and Videos
75
Troubleshooting, Downloading Updates, and Repair
76
Troubleshooting
76
Further Assistance and Support with the Android 10 Operating System
76
Performance Issues
76
EMPOWER Module Issues
78
Wireless Connectivity Issues
79
GNSS Accuracy Issues
79
Power and Battery Issues
79
Restarting or Resetting the Operating System
80
Operating System and Software Updates
81
Android 10 Updates
81
Software Downloads and Updates
81
Repairing Your Device
81
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Spectra Geospatial Ranger 5 Specifications
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Model
Ranger 5
Category
Data Loggers
Language
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