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Revision History
Changes to the original guide are listed below:
ChangeDateDescription
-01 Rev A7/2019Initial release
-02 Rev A11/2019Update accessory list, cradle drawings, and charging with Power Pack
-03 Rev. A1/2020Add support for ET51 Enterprise Tablet with Integrated Scanner configuration.
-04EN Rev. A5/2020Add support for USB-C charging.
-05EN Rev. A3/2021Change charging LED from orange to blinking amber. Remove USB-C
instructions.
Charging.
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ChangeDateDescription
-06EN Rev. A10/4/21Update GMS Restricted section on page 126. Add tall insert to Charge Only
Cradle on page 24.
-07EN Rev. A12/2021Remove beep alert note on page 44.
-08EN Rev. A9/2022Update cradle support for ET5x with Integrated Scanner on page 103.
Terms of Use ........................................................................................................................ 2
Revision History .................................................................................................................... 2
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................... 4
About This Guide ................................................................................................................................. 10
Related Documents and Software ...................................................................................... 12
Service Information ............................................................................................................. 12
Provide Documentation Feedback ..................................................................................... 12
Getting Started ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Index ....................................................................................................................................................162
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About This Guide
Introduction
This guide provides information about using the device and accessories.
NOTE: Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and can differ from actual screens.
Configurations
This guide covers the following configurations:
Table 1 Configurations
Configuration
ET51CE8.1.0 OreoWLAN:
ET51CE with
Integrated
Scanner
ET51CT8.1.0 OreoWLAN:
ET56DE8.1.0 OreoWLAN:
Operating
System
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i/k/r
WPAN: Bluetooth
8.1.0 OreoWLAN:
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i/k/r
WPAN: Bluetooth
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i/k/r
WPAN: Bluetooth
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i/k/r
WPAN: Bluetooth
WWAN: LTE
1. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Settings bar.
2. Touch > System.
3. Touch About tablet.
4. Scroll to view the following information:
•Model
•Android version
•Android security patch version
•Baseband version
•Kernel version
•Build number.
About This Guide
To determine the device serial number, touch About tablet > Status.
•Serial number
Chapter Descriptions
Topics covered in this guide are as follows:
•Getting Started, provides information on getting the tablet up and running for the first time.
•Accessories, describes the accessories available for the tablet and how to use the accessories with the tablet.
•USB Communication, describes how to connect the tablet to a host computer using USB.
•DataWedge, describes how to use and configure the DataWedge application.
•Settings, provides the settings for configuring the tablet
•Application Deployment, provides information for developing and managing applications.
•Maintenance and Troubleshooting, includes instructions on cleaning and storing the tablet, and provides
troubleshooting solutions for potential problems during tablet operation.
•Specifications, includes a table listing the technical specifications for the tablet.
Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
•Tablet refers to the Zebra ET51 or ET56 tablet.
•Bold text is used to highlight the following:
•Dialog box, window and screen names
•Drop-down list and list box names
•Check box and radio button names
•Icons on a screen
•Key names on a keypad
•Button names on a screen.
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About This Guide
•Bullets (•) indicate:
•Action items
•Lists of alternatives
•Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential.
•Sequential lists (for example, those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.
Related Documents and Software
The following documents provide more information about the tablet.
•ET51/56 User Guide for Android 8.1.0 Oreo, p/n MN-003416-xx
For the latest version of this guide and all guides, go to: zebra.com/support
Service Information
If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Customer Support for your region. Contact information is
available at: www.zebra.com/support
When contacting support, please have the following information available:
•Serial number of the unit (found on manufacturing label)
•Model number or product name (found on manufacturing label)
•Software type and version number
•IMEI number.
Customer Support responds to calls by email or telephone within the time limits set forth in support agreements.
If the problem cannot be solved by Customer Support, you may need to return the equipment for servicing and will
be given specific directions. We are not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved
shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty.
If the device was purchased from a business partner, contact that business partner for support.
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Provide Documentation Feedback
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If you have comments, questions, or suggestions about this guide, send an email to EVM-Techdocs@zebra.com.
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Getting Started
Introduction
This chapter explains how to set the device up for the first time.
Unpacking
Carefully remove all protective material from around the tablet and save the shipping container for later storage
and shipping.
Verify that you received all equipment listed below:
•Tablet with lithium-ion battery
•Quick Reference Guide.
Inspect the equipment for damage. If you are missing any equipment or if you find any damaged equipment,
contact the Zebra Support Center immediately. See Provide Documentation Feedback on page 12 for contact
information.
Getting Started
In order to start using the device for the first time:
•Install microSD card
•Install nano SIM Card (ET56 only)
•Charge the device
•Perform basic configuration
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Installing a microSD Card
To install a microSD card:
1. Press and hold the Power button until the menu appears.
2. Touch Power off.
3. Lift the notched corner of the battery cover and carefully lift the battery cover off the device.
Figure 1 Lifting Battery Cover
4. On the 8.4" version, push the two locking tabs up, then pull up on the tab to remove battery.
On the 10.1” version, push the two locking tabs up (1), then lift the battery up (2).
Figure 2 Removing the Battery - 8.4"
(1)
Locking Tabs
(2)
Pull Tab
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Figure 3 Removing the Battery - 10.1”
Install the microSD Card
1. Insert the microSD card with contacts facing down; 8.4" version shown here.
Figure 4 Inserting microSD Card
8.4" Version
2. Push the micro SD card in and ensure that it locks into place.
Install the nano SIM Card
1. Insert the nano SIM card with contacts facing down.
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10.1” Version
Figure 5 Inserting the nano SIM Card
8.4" Version
2. Push the SIM card in and ensure that it locks into place.
3. Replace the battery.
4. Press the battery down to ensure the two battery latches engage.
Figure 6 Inserting the Battery
CAUTION: Be aware of the orientation of the battery cover. Failure to replace the battery cover properly may damage the
battery cover.
5. Align the tabs on the underside of the cover with the slot around the battery well. Make sure that the notch
on the battery cover is at the bottom left cover of the device.
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Figure 7 Aligning the Battery Cover
6. Carefully press down around the edge of the cover. Make sure that the cover is seated properly.
Figure 8 Pressing Down on the Battery Cover
7. Press Power button to turn on the device.
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Charging the Battery
Use one of the cradles to charge the main battery installed in the device. See the chapter Accessories for
charging accessories. See the ET51 or 56 User Guide for information about battery management.
The 8.4" tablet main battery charges from fully depleted to 90% in approximately 2.5 hours and from fully
depleted to 100% in approximately 3.5 hours.
The 10.1" tablet main battery charges from fully depleted to 90% in approximately three hours and from fully
depleted to 100% in approximately four hours.
NOTE: The Charging indicator only illuminates when the tablet is connected to AC power.
Table 2 Charging Indicator
LEDIndication
OffTablet is not in cradle. Tablet is not seated properly. Cradle is not powered.
Blinking amberTablet is charging.
GreenCharging complete.
RedError in charging; check placement of the tablet.
Note: When the battery is initially inserted in the tablet, the amber LED flashes once if
the battery power is low or the battery is not fully inserted.
Resetting the Device
The reset functions include the following:
•Soft reset
•Hard reset
•Enterprise reset - Performing an Enterprise Reset on page 133.
•Factory reset - Performing a Factory Reset on page 135.
Performing a Soft Reset
Perform a soft reset if applications stop working.
1. Press and hold the Power button until the menu appears.
2. Touch Restart.
The device reboots.
Performing a Hard Reset
CAUTION: Performing a hard reset with a microSD card installed in the device may cause damage or data corruption to the
microSD card. All un-saved data is lost after performing a hard reset.
Perform a hard reset if the device stops responding.
1. Press and hold the power button and the volume up button.
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2. When the screen turns off, release the buttons.
The device reboots.
Turning Off the Tablet
NOTE: After the device is powered off and external power is applied to the device, the device will automatically
power on. This includes powered cradles, Expansion Back with Power Pack, Rugged Charge Connector, and
power supply/USB-C cable.
To turn off the device:
1. Press and hold the power button until the menu appears.
2. Touch Power off.
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Accessories
Introduction
The device accessories provide a variety of product support capabilities.
Table 3 Device Accessories
AccessoryPart NumberDescription
Cradles
Charge Only CradleCRD-ET5X-1SCG2Charges the main battery and optional Power
Communication and
Charging Cradle
Rugged Communication
and Charging Cradle
4-Slot Charge Only CradleCRD-ET5X-SE4CO2-01Charges up to four main batteries and optional
Chargers
Power Supply
CRD-ET5X-1SCOM1Charges the main battery and optional Power
CRD-ET5X-1SCOM2RCharges the main battery and optional Power
PWR-BGA12V108W0WW
Pack installed in the Expansion Back.
Requires power supply
PWR-BGA12V50W0WW, DC line cord
CBL-DC-388A1-01 and country-specific AC
line cord.
Pack installed in the Expansion Back.
Requires power supply
PWR-BGA12V50W0WW, DC line cord
CBL-DC-388A1-01, and country-specific AC
line cord.
Pack installed in the Expansion Back.
Supports rugged frame and rugged IO
Adapter. Requires power supply
PWR-BGA12V50W0WW, DC line cord
CBL-DC-388A1-01, and country-specific AC
line cord.
Power Pack installed in the Expansion Back
and up to four Power Packs in the optional
4-Slot Battery Charger. Requires power
supply
CBL-DC-388A1-01, and country-specific AC
line cord.
Provides power to the 4-Slot Charge Only
Cradle.
PWR-BGA12V108W0WW, DC line cord
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Accessories
Table 3 Device Accessories (Continued)
AccessoryPart NumberDescription
Power Supply
Power SupplyPWR-WUA5V12W0xx
4-Slot Battery ChargerSAC-ET5X-4PPK1-01Chargers up to four Power Packs. Requires
Rugged Charge ConnectorCHG-ET5X-CBL2-01Charges the main battery and optional Power
Miscellaneous
Replacement 8.4" Internal
Battery
Replacement 10.1" Internal
Battery
Replacement 8.4" Battery
Cover
Replacement 10.1" Battery
Cover
PWR-BGA12V50W0WW
Where xx:
AR = Argentina
AU = Australia
BR = Brazil
CN = China
EU = European Union
Countries
GB = Great Britain
IN = India
KR = Korea
US = United States
Provides power to the Charge Only Cradle,
Communication and Charging Cradle, Rugged
Communication and Charging Cradle, and
4-Slot Battery Charger for Optional Battery
Power Pack.
Provides power to the tablet using the USB-C
cable CBL-TC2X-USBC-01.
power supply
Line cord CBL-DC-388A1-01, and
country-specific AC line cord.
Pack installed in the Expansion Back.
Requires power supply
PWR-BGA12V50W0WW, DC
PWR-BGA12V50W0WW, DC Line Cord
CBL-DC-388A1-01 and country-specific AC
line cord.
BTRY-ET5X-8IN5-01Replacement battery for 8.4" tablet.
BTRY-ET5X-10IN5-01Replacement battery for 10.1" tablet.
KT-ET5X-8BTDR2-01 Replacement battery cover for 8.4" tablet.
KT-ET5X-10BTDR2-01 Replacement battery cover for 10.1" tablet.
8.4" Rugged Frame with IO
Adapter
10.1” Rugged Frame with
IO Adapter
Replacement Rugged IO
Connector
SG-ET5X-8RCSE2-02Add extra protection for the 8.4" tablet and IO
Adapter for connection to the Rugged
Communication and Charging Cradle.
SG-ET5X-10RCSE2-01Add extra protection for the 10.1" tablet and IO
Adapter for connection to the Rugged
Communication and Charging Cradle.
SG-ET5X-RGIO2-01Replacement rugged IO connector for the
Rugged Frames.
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Accessories
Table 3 Device Accessories (Continued)
AccessoryPart NumberDescription
8.4" SE4750 Expansion
Back
8.4" Expansion BackZBK-ET5X-8RH1-01Provides rotating hand strap and slot for
10.1” SE4750 Expansion
Back
10.1” Expansion BackZBK-ET5X-10RH1-01Provides rotating hand strap and slot for
Power Pack
Passive StylusSG-TC7X-STYLUS-03Provides easy writing, drawing, and navigation
Replacement Expansion
Back Hand Strap
Coiled Stylus TetherSG-ET5X-SLTETR-01Secures a stylus to the hand strap.
8.4" Operations CaseSG-ET5X-8HLST-01Provides carrying solution for 8.4" tablet.
10.1” Operations CaseSG-ET5X-10HLST-01Provides carrying solution for 10.1" tablet.
Breakaway Shoulder StrapSG-ET5X-SHDRSTP-01Use with the Operations Case and D-clips to
ZBK-ET5X-8SCN5-01Provides data capture using the SE4750 scan
engine, rotating hand strap and slot for
optional Power Pack.
optional Power Pack.
ZBK-ET5X-10SCN5-01Provides data capture using the SE4750 scan
engine, rotating hand strap and slot for
optional Power Pack.
optional Power Pack.
BTRY-ET5X-PRPK1-01
SG-ET5X-RHTP1-01Replacement hands strap for Expansion
Provides additional power for charging the
device battery using an Expansion Back.
and accuracy with the thin tip and hovering
capabilities.
Backs.
carry tablet on shoulder.
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Charge Only Cradle
CAUTION: Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in Battery Safety Guidelines on page 145.
NOTE: The Charge Only Cradle (CRD-ET5X-1SCG1) comes with two inserts; tall insert and short insert. Install the tall insert
when using a device without a Rugged Frame or Expansion Back. Install the short insert when using with an Expansion Back
and without a Rugged Frame.
This section describes how to use a Charge Only Cradle with the device.
The Charge Only Cradle:
•Provides power for operating the device.
•Charges the device’s battery
•Supports the ET51 Enterprise Tablet with Integrated Scanner.
Figure 9 Charge Only Cradle - Front View
Accessories
and optional Power Pack installed in an Expansion Back
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Charging PinsGuide PinsShort insertTall Insert
Figure 10 Charge Only Cradle - Rear View
Installing the Short Insert
Install the short insert when using an device with an Expansion Back and without a Rugged Frame.
1. Align the insert over the pins.
Power Input
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Figure 11 Align Insert with Cradle
2. Press the insert down until it seats flush in the cradle.
Installing the Tall Insert
Install the tall insert when using a device without a Rugged Frame or Expansion Back.
Accessories
1. Peel the tape off the back of the insert.
2. Align the tall insert over the pins.
Figure 12 Align Insert with Cradle
3. Press the insert down until it seats flush in the cradle.
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4. Press the tabs against the cradle to secure the insert to the cradle.
Charging the Device
Accessories
To charge the device in the Charge Only Cradle:
1. Align the device with the alignment pins on the cradle.
2. Insert the device into the cradle.
NOTE: Ensure the tablet is flat on the cradle and all charging contacts are touching the charging base.
Figure 13 Insert device into Charge Only Cradle
3. The device Charging LED indicates charging.
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Accessories
4. To remove the device from the Charge Only Cradle, hold the cradle down with one hand and lift the device.
Figure 14 Remove device from Charge Only Cradle
Charge batteries in ambient temperatures from 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F) as reported by the battery.
Charging is intelligently controlled by the charger. To accomplish this, for small periods of time, the charger
alternately enables and disables battery charging to keep the battery at acceptable temperatures.
The 8.4" tablet main battery charges from fully depleted to 90% in approximately 2 hours and from fully
depleted to 100% in approximately 3 hours.
The 10.1" tablet main battery charges from fully depleted to 90% in approximately 3 hours and from fully
depleted to 100% in approximately 5 hours.
NOTE: The Charging indicator only illuminates when the device is connected to AC power.
Table 4 Charging Indicator
LEDIndication
OffDevice is not in cradle; not seated properly; or cradle is not powered.
Blinking amberDevice is charging.
GreenCharging complete.
RedError in charging; check placement of the device.
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Accessories
Communication and Charging Cradle
CAUTION: Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in Battery Safety Guidelines on page 145.
NOTE: The Communication and Charging Cradle (CRD-ET5X-1SCOM1) comes with two inserts; tall insert and short insert.
Install the tall insert when using without a Rugged Frame or Expansion Back. Install the short insert when using with an Expansion Back and without a Rugged Frame.
The Communication and Charging Cradle does not support the ET51 Enterprise Tablet with Integrated Scanner.
This section describes how to use a Communication and Charing Cradle with the tablet.
The Communication and Charging cradle:
•Provides power for operating the tablet.
•Provides ports for connecting USB devices to the tablet, video output and connection to a LAN.
•Charges the tablet’s battery
Figure 15 Communication and Charging Cradle - Front View
and optional Power Pack installed in an Expansion Back
Docking
Connector
.
Guide PinsShort Insert
Charging
Pins
Locking
Latches
Release
Button
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Tall Insert
Accessories
Figure 16 Communication and Charging Cradle - Rear View
USB 3.0 PortsLAN (RJ45) PortPower Input
Figure 17 Communication and Charging Cradle - Setup
Installing the Insert
HDMI Port
Install the tall insert when using a device without a Rugged Frame or Expansion Back. Install the short insert
when using a device with an Expansion Back and without a Rugged Frame.
1. Align the insert over the pins.
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Figure 18 Align Insert with Cradle
2. Press the insert down until it seats flush in the cradle.
Charging the Device
To charge the device in the Communication and Charging Cradle:
Accessories
1. Open the bottom access door and hold it to the back of the tablet.
2. Align the device with the alignment pins on the cradle.
3. Insert the device into the cradle. Note that the Communication and Charging Cradles contains a locking
mechanism that locks the device to the cradle.
NOTE: Ensure the tablet is flat on the cradle and all charging contacts are touching the charging base.
Figure 19 Insert device into Communication and Charging Cradle
4. The device Charging LED indicates charging.
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Accessories
5. To remove the device from the Communication and Charging Cradle, press the release button on the right
side of the cradle and lift the device. Use thumb to hold down the cradle.
Figure 20 Remove ET5X from Communication and Charging Cradles
Charge batteries in ambient temperatures from 0°C to +40°C (32°F to 104°F) as reported by the battery.
Charging is intelligently controlled by the charger. To accomplish this, for small periods of time, the charger
alternately enables and disables battery charging to keep the battery at acceptable temperatures.
The 8.4" tablet main battery charges from fully depleted to 90% in approximately 2 hours and from fully
depleted to 100% in approximately 3 hours.
The 10.1" tablet main battery charges from fully depleted to 90% in approximately 3 hours and from fully
depleted to 100% in approximately 5 hours.
NOTE: The Charging indicator only illuminates when the device is connected to AC power.
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