Using the Android operating system
Using Accounts
The Android interface
Using the pre-installed Google apps and other apps
This section introduces some basic information on using the Android 10 operating system on the Ranger
5 data collector. For additional information, go to the
.
NOTE –
The Ranger 5 data collector ships in Shelf Mode and must be plugged into external power to
power it on for the first time. See
Shelf mode: charging the device for the first time, page 35
Press the Power key to turn on the Ranger 5 data collector. The Android operating system will guide you
through the setup process. The first time you use the Ranger 5 data collector, you’ll be prompted to set
up a Wi-Fi network and a Google Account to use with your device.
Using Accounts
You can sign up for a Google Account or use one that you already have. You already have a Google
Account if you use an email address to sign in to any Google product, for example: Gmail, YouTube,
Google Play, AdWords, Google Apps, or any other Google product.
When you sign in with your Google Account, you'll have access to everything associated with your Google
Account, like Gmail, calendar, contacts, apps you’ve purchased on Google Play, and other data
associated with that account. If you have multiple Google Accounts, you can add the others later.
NOTE –
If you have personal and work (Enterprise) Google accounts, refer to support documentation on
the Ranger 5 data collector product page for details on how to best set up your device.
WARNING –
Make sure you remember the password you use to sign into your device or else you
won’t be able to access it. Even if you do a factory reset, you will be required to enter the password
you used to sign into this device.
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