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About the Computer Features
This chapter introduces the Dolphin CT50 Mobile
Computer with the Android 4.4 operating system. Use this
chapter to learn about the basic computer features,
functions, and accessories.
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About the Dolphin CT50 Mobile Computer
The Honeywell Dolphin CT50 Mobile Computer is an ente rprise-foc used
smartphone that uses the Android operating system to provide reliable
and secure management of corporate data and wireless
communications. The CT50 offers a long availability cycle and key
features such as a large display, long-lasting battery, bar code imager,
and rugged durability.
•Android 4.4 operating system.
•2 GB DRAM, 16 GB flash memory
•Large, sunlight-readable display with responsive multi-touch screen
•High performance 2D imager with ergonomic scan trigger keys
•Software-definabl e LTE/UMTS or CDMA/EVDO wireless WWAN
radio for high speed data and quality voice support across all network
technologies
•IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n radio
•Bluetooth radio
•NFC technology for short-range wireless data exchange
•Customer-accessible microSD slot for removable memory cards (up
to 32 GB)
•Integrated GPS receiver (with WWAN radio option)
•8-megapixel color camera
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Scan buttons
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Volume buttons
Touch panel
Navigation panel
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Front View of the CT50
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Good read LED
Top View of the CT50
Scanner window
Power button
Battery status LED
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Camera lens
SIM door
SIM and MicroSD door
Camera
Battery door latch
Battery
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Back View of the CT50
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About the Battery
The CT50 uses a rechargeable 3.6 Vdc Li-ion battery as its main power
source. The battery has a 14.6 watt hour capacity. Several factors
determine the life of your battery, such as display brightness, display
timeout, input device, extreme temperature, and your usage. Honeywell
recommends that you keep the battery charged at all times to prevent
data loss.
Honeywell recommends that y ou k eep the ba ttery charged at all times to
prevent data loss. When you change the battery, the computer
automatically does into a power-off state and then cold boots.
Caution: The battery used in this device may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if it is mistreated. Do not disasse mble it, heat
it above 100 °C (212 °F), or incinerate it. Dispose of used batteries
promptly. Keep away from children.
Contact your Honeywell representative for replacement batteries.
Charge the Battery
Make sure you fully charge the battery (Model CT50-BTSC) before you
use your CT50. You can charge the battery before or after you install it in
the CT50.
•Insert the battery into a Quad Battery Charger or the battery well of
an eHomeBase.
or
•Insert the CT50 with the battery installed into an eHomeBase,
ChargeBase, NetBase, USB Adapter, or Vehicle Power Adapter.
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Battery Charge Times
Charging AccessoryCharge Time
eHomeBase6 hours
ChargeBase6 hours
NetBase6 hours
Quad Battery Charger6 hours
USB Adapter6 hours
Vehicle Power Adapter6 hours
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Change the Batttery
If your battery power is low, you need to either charge the battery in the
computer, or replace it with a charged battery.
1 Save your files and close any open applications.
2 Press and hold the Power button. This screen appears:
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3 Tap Power off.
4 When prompted that the CT50 will shut down, tap OK.
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5 Disconnect the handstrap from the bottom of the computer.
6 Press and slide the battery door toward the bottom of the computer
to unlock the door.
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7 Lift up on the edge of the battery and remove it from the computer.
8 Insert the charged battery into the computer.
9 Press in on the battery door and slide it into the locked position.
About the Battery Status
Use the battery icon in the Status bar to see the power status of your
battery. The table below only includes some of the icons. The icon
actually goes from 100 percent all the way down to 15 percent? If you
want more detailed information on your battery, such as usage time or
charge remaining on the battery, go to Settings > Battery.
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Battery Status Icons
IconStatus
The battery charge is at 100%.
The battery charge is at 50%.
The battery is critically low. You need to replace the
battery now.
The computer is connect to external power and the
battery is charging.
??There is a battery error. Install another battery. If the
problem persists, call Honeywell Product Support.
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The Battery status LED in the upper right corner of the computer
indicates the charging status of the battery.
Battery Status LED Descriptions
Battery status LED
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LED StateDescription
Steady greenThe computer is connected to a charger and the
battery is more than 95% charged.
Steady redThe computer is connected to a charger and the
battery is less than 95% charged.
Blinking redThe battery is very low. The computer will soon go into
Suspend mode. Charge or replace the battery.
AmberThere is a battery error. The battery is not charging
because it is missing, faulty, or outside the allowable
charging temperature range. If it is outside the
charging temperature range, charging will resume
when the battery tem peratur e re tu rns to the
acceptable range of 0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F).
OffThe computer is not connected to external power and
the battery is operating normally.
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Check the Battery Level
In addition to the Battery status icons and the Battery status LED, you
can get the battery status from the Settings app.
1 Tap the Settings app.
2 Tap Battery. The current percentage of battery power rem aining and
the amount of usage time left on the battery appear on the screen. A
list shows the battery usage for individual apps and services.
For usage details, tap one of the apps or services in the list.
About Battery Life and Conservation
If you store the batteries outside of the computer f or long periods of time ,
they slowly discharge. Honeywell recommends storing the battery in a
charger to maintain battery performance.
Battery Conservation Tips
When You Want to:Do this to Save Battery Power:
Use the computer and
the low battery status
icon appears or the
battery light turns on.
Stop using the
computer for 5 minu tes
or more.
Store the computer for
more than a day.
Store the battery
outside of the
computer.
Connect the computer to an external power
source. Press and hold the Power button and
then select Power off from the menu. After the
computer turns off, remove the battery and
insert a fully charged battery.
Make sure that the low bat tery status icon is not
on the screen and that the battery status LED
is not on. Press the Power button to suspend
the computer.
• If you are storing the computer for a few
days (such as over the weekend), install a
charged battery or connect the computer to
a power source.
• If you are storing the computer for a longer
period of time, remove and charge the
battery. When the battery is done charging,
store both the battery and the computer is a
cool location.
• If you store the battery for several months,
recharge the battery periodically to keep it at
peak performance.
Store the batteries in a charger.
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Battery Recommendations and Safety Precautions
•Charge the battery before use. Battery ships with a partial charge
only.
•See “Charge the Battery” on page 6 for approved charging
methods. Use of this battery in other devices could result in damage
to the device or battery.
•The temperature range for charging this battery is 0 °C to 45 °C
(32 °F to 113 °F). Do not charge this battery outside of this rang e. F or
maximum battery life, charge at 23 °C (73 °F).
•Do not store the battery at temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F), such
as inside a car on a hot day or in direct sunlight. Stor age abov e 60 °C
(140 °F) may damage the battery.
•Avoid dropping the battery or computer. If you suspect that the
battery or computer is damaged, send it to Honeywell service center
for inspection.
•Replace this battery only with an ot he r m od el CT 50 -B TSC battery.
These batteries have been test ed in accordance with applicable
safety standards. Contact your Honeywell sales representative or
distributor if this battery is no longer available.
•Discarded batteries may create a safety hazard. Before disposal,
cover the battery contacts with electrical insulating tape.
•Do not modify the battery or at tem p t to ins ert foreign objects into it.
•Do not solder directly to the battery contacts.
•Do not short circuit the battery, and keep it away from metallic items.
•Do not drop the battery or apply mechanical shocks or pressure to it .
•Do not disassemble or o pen, crush, bend or deform, puncture, shred
or burn the batter y.
•Do not immerse the battery in water or get the battery wet.
•Battery usage by children should be supervised.
Enable Airplane Mode
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If you do not need to connect to any wireless networks, you can enable
Airplane mode to turn off all the radios and save battery power.
1 Tap the Settings app.
2 In the Wireless & Networks section, tap More.
3 Select the Airplane mode check box to enable it.
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Power On the CT50
The first time you power on the CT50, a Welcome screen appears.
Follow the prompts on the Welcome screen as the setup wizard helps
you:
•set the default language for the CT50.
•set up the Wi-Fi network connections.
•set the time, date, and time zone.
•personalize (name) the CT50.
After you have fully charged and installed a battery, power on the CT50
for the first time:
•Press and release the Power button.
Note: Once you complete the Setup Wizard, the Welcome screen no
longer appears when you power on the CT50. You will now see the Lock
screen each time you pow er it on.
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Unlock the Screen
Every time you power on the CT50, you will need to unlock it.
•Drag the lock toward any edge of the screen to unlock it.
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After you start using the CT50, you shou ld se t a password to protect the
computer. Tap All Apps > Settings > Security.
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Good read LED
About the Good Read LED
The Good Read LED indicates the status of the scanner. For more
information on how to scan bar codes, see “Scan a Bar Code” on
page 42.
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Good Read LED Descriptions
LED ColorDescription
GreenGood read of a bar code.
Blinking redBad read of a bar code. Include information on
what you should do? Bad bar code?
Blinking greenThe data collection engine is processing or starting
up.
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Configure the Screen Backlight
The display has an ambient light sensor tha t automatically adjusts
the backlight intensity to conserve po wer and ensure the displa y is
readable. You can set the backlight intensity level as needed for
your environment.
1 Tap the Settings app.
2 Tap Display > Brightness.
3 Tap AUTO to use the ambient light sensor to aut omatically adjust t he
brightness for yo ur work environment.
Or, adjust the slider to set the brightness level.
About the Audio Features
The CT50 has a speaker, a microphone, and several software tools for
configuring the volume of sounds.
Adjust Ringtone and Notification Volume
You can quickly adjust the volume of ringtone and noti ficati on sou nds by
using the side volume buttons.
Note: This method of adjusting the volume only affects the volume of
ringtone and notification sounds. To change the volume for other so unds,
open the Settings app and tap Sound > Volumes.
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1 Press one of the buttons on the right side of the computer. The
Volume slider appears.
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2 Press the buttons or adjust the slider to change the volume.
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