Hints for tablet operation

The following tips apply specifically to the "Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1" 32GB", but may work similarly with other Android tablets.

Scan QR Code to open "CM

Simply scan the following QR code with your mobile device to call up "Connected Manufacturing" without having to type in a long time.
Then log in with your Hoffmann Group Digital Service Platform login data.

Hint 1: Customize the display

The tablet settings can be used to customize the display for optimal operation. This allows the display to look completely different on the same mobile device:

Display example 1

Display at lower zoom level, Navigation bar is displayed, Menu bar left scrollable

Display example 2

Display at larger zoom, Hides the navigation bar, Menu bar completely visible on the left

Below is a list of settings that you can use to customize the display to your individual needs.

Possible display settings

Hide "Navigation Bar" to enlarge the visible area.

  • Drag the Quick Settings bar down with one finger.
  • Tap the Settings icon.
  • Tap on "Display".
  • Scroll to and tap the Navigation bar.
  • Select "Full Screen Gestures".

Lock "Landscape" so that the display does not automatically rotate during operation or scanning.

  • Drag the Quick-Set bar down with one finger.
  • Touch Auto rotate to lock the landscape mode.

"Screen zoom" so that content is directly visible without scrolling and the font is still clearly legible.

  • Use one finger to pull down the Quick-Set Toolbar.
  • Tap the Settings icon.
  • Tap the Display button.
  • Tap and drag the slider to adjust the zoom.


Hint 2: CM „Add to home screen“

Add CM to the home screen of your mobile device to make it work without long typing the URL can be opened at any time with one click.

  • Simply scan the QR code at the beginning of this document with your mobile device or open your browser and enter the link to CM manually once.
  • Then tap on the 3-point menu of your browser in the top right corner.
  • Select "Add to Home Screen".
  • Confirm with "Add".
  • You will then find CM as icon/app on your start screen.


Hint 3: Customize keyboard display

You have the option of setting a "floating keyboard" instead of the "standard keyboard" on your mobile device. This can be moved very easily by drag & drop to keep all input fields next to the keyboard in view at all times and thus make entries more flexible.

  • Tap in an input field so that the standard keyboard appears.
  • Then tap the icon on the far right of the keyboard to open the selection and select "Modes".

  • Now select "Floating keyboard".

Would you also like transparency and change the size of the keyboard, tap the Settings icon on the keyboard.

  • Tap on "Keyboard layout and feedback".
  • Tap on "Size and transparency" and make the desired settings.


Hint 4: Use keyboard and RFID reader simultaneously

If you use an RFID reader, you have two sources of input: the keyboard of your mobile device and the connected RFID reader. To use both input sources at the same time, you need to enable the following option in the settings of your mobile device:

  • First, make sure that your mobile device is connected to the RFID reader.
  • Pull down the quick settings bar with one finger.
  • Tap on the settings icon.
  • Tap on "General management".
  • Tap on "Language and Input".
  • Tap on "Physical keyboard" and activate "Show on-screen keyboard" option.

  • Click on “Samsung Keyboard“.

  • Proceed to “Smart Typing“.

  • Finally, disable the “Predictive text” option, and if possible, also disable “Suggest Stickers while typing”.

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