ET5X
Enterprise Tablet
User Guide
for Android ™ Version
6.0.1
MN-003015-02 Rev. A
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Revision History
Changes to the original guide are listed below:
Change Date Description
-01 Rev A 6/2017 Initial release
-02 Rev A 3/2018 Correct CPU bit size. Add information for BSP 02-14-xx.
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Copyright ........................................................................................................................................... 2
Terms of Use .................................................................................................................................... 2
Revision History ................................................................................................................................ 2
Table of Contents................................................................................................................................... 3
About This Guide
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Configurations ................................................................................................................................... 9
Software Versions ..................................................................................................................... 10
Chapter Descriptions ...................................................................................................................... 10
Notational Conventions ................................................................................................................... 11
Related Documents and Software .................................................................................................. 11
Service Information ......................................................................................................................... 11
Provide Documentation Feedback .................................................................................................. 12
Getting Started
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Features .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 16
Installing a micro SIM Card (ET55 Only) ................................................................................... 16
Install a microSD Card .............................................................................................................. 20
Charging the ET5X .................................................................................................................... 21
Google Account Setup .............................................................................................................. 21
Removing the microSD Card .......................................................................................................... 22
Turning Off the ET5X ...................................................................................................................... 22
Device Sensors ............................................................................................................................... 24
Turning Off the Display ................................................................................................................... 25
Battery Management ....................................................................................................................... 25
Monitor Battery Usage .............................................................................................................. 25
Low Battery Notification ............................................................................................................ 26
Battery Optimization .................................................................................................................. 27
Turning Off the Radios .............................................................................................................. 27
Setting the Date and Time .............................................................................................................. 27
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Display Setting ................................................................................................................................ 28
Setting the Screen Brightness ................................................................................................... 28
Setting Screen Timeout Setting ................................................................................................ 28
Setting Font Size ....................................................................................................................... 28
Setting Screen Rotation ............................................................................................................ 29
Touch Mode .............................................................................................................................. 29
General Sound Setting .................................................................................................................... 30
Sound ....................................................................................................................................... 31
Notification .............................................................................................................................. 32
Advanced ................................................................................................................................. 32
Do Not Disturb Feature ............................................................................................................. 32
Limit Sounds and Vibrations ............................................................................................... 32
Automatically Block Sounds and Vibrations .............................................................................. 34
Silence Sounds During Certain Times ................................................................................ 34
Silence Sounds During Events and Meetings ..................................................................... 34
Turn Sounds Back On ......................................................................................................... 34
Override Do Not Disturb for Specific Apps .......................................................................... 34
Using the Tablet
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 36
Google Mobile Services .................................................................................................................. 36
Home Screen .................................................................................................................................. 37
Status Bar ................................................................................................................................. 38
Status Icons ........................................................................................................................ 39
Notification Icons ....................................................................................................................... 40
Managing Notifications .............................................................................................................. 41
Quick Settings ........................................................................................................................... 41
Application Shortcuts and Widgets ........................................................................................... 42
Adding an Application or Widget to the Home Screen ........................................................ 42
Moving Items on the Home Screen ..................................................................................... 42
Removing an App or Widget from the Home Screen .......................................................... 42
Folders ...................................................................................................................................... 42
Using the Touchscreen ............................................................................................................. 42
Using the On-screen Keyboard ................................................................................................. 43
Editing Text ............................................................................................................................... 43
Entering Numbers, Symbols and Special Characters ............................................................... 43
Applications ..................................................................................................................................... 44
Accessing Applications .......................................................................................................
Switching Between Recent Applications ............................................................................. 49
Un-Locking the Screen .............................................................................................................. 49
Suspend Mode ................................................................................................................................ 52
Rebooting the ET5X ........................................................................................................................ 52
Soft Reset ................................................................................................................................. 52
Hard Reset ................................................................................................................................ 53
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Applications
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 54
File Browser .................................................................................................................................... 54
DataWedge Demonstration ............................................................................................................. 56
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Camera ........................................................................................................................................... 58
Taking Photos ........................................................................................................................... 58
Recording Videos ...................................................................................................................... 59
Camera Settings ....................................................................................................................... 59
Resolution & quality ............................................................................................................ 60
Save location ....................................................................................................................... 61
Advanced ............................................................................................................................ 61
Photo Settings ........................................................................................................................... 61
Rear Camera ....................................................................................................................... 61
Front Camera ...................................................................................................................... 61
Video Settings ........................................................................................................................... 61
Rear Camera ....................................................................................................................... 62
Front Camera ...................................................................................................................... 62
Gallery ............................................................................................................................................. 63
Working with Albums ................................................................................................................. 64
Share an Album .................................................................................................................. 64
Get Album Information ........................................................................................................ 64
Deleting an Album ............................................................................................................... 64
Working with Photos ................................................................................................................. 65
Viewing and Browsing Photos ............................................................................................. 65
Rotating a Photo ................................................................................................................. 66
Cropping a Photo ................................................................................................................ 66
Setting a Photo as a Contact Icon ....................................................................................... 66
Get Photo Information ......................................................................................................... 67
Share a Photo ..................................................................................................................... 67
Deleting a Photo .................................................................................................................. 67
Working with Videos .................................................................................................................. 68
Watching Videos ................................................................................................................. 68
Sharing a Video ................................................................................................................... 68
Deleting a Video .................................................................................................................. 68
Contacts .......................................................................................................................................... 69
Adding a Contact ....................................................................................................................... 69
Editing Contacts ........................................................................................................................ 69
Deleting Contacts ...................................................................................................................... 69
Email .........................................................
Creating an Email Message ...................................................................................................... 70
Viewing an Email Message ....................................................................................................... 71
Replying to a Message .............................................................................................................. 71
Email Setup ............................................................................................................................... 72
Setting Up an IMAP or POP Account .................................................................................. 72
Setting Up an Exchange Account ....................................................................................... 72
Editing an Email Account .................................................................................................... 73
RxLogger ........................................................................................................................................ 74
Elemez ............................................................................................................................................ 75
Disabling Elemez Data Collection ............................................................................................. 75
Enabling Elemez Data Collection .............................................................................................. 76
Google Installed Application ........................................................................................................... 77
...................................................................................... 70
Wireless
Wireless Wide Area Networks ........................................................................................................ 78
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Sharing the Mobile Data Connection ........................................................................................ 78
USB Tethering ..................................................................................................................... 78
Bluetooth Tethering ............................................................................................................. 79
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot ........................................................................................................ 79
Data Usage ............................................................................................................................... 80
Set Data Usage Warning .................................................................................................... 81
Set Auto-Sync ..................................................................................................................... 81
Disabling Data When Roaming ................................................................................................. 81
Locking the SIM Card ................................................................................................................ 82
Editing the Access Point Name ................................................................................................. 82
Wireless Local Area Networks ........................................................................................................ 83
Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network ...................................................................................... 83
Configuring a Wi-Fi Network ..................................................................................................... 84
Manually Adding a Wi-Fi Network ............................................................................................. 85
Configuring for a Proxy Server .................................................................................................. 86
Configuring the Device to Use a Static IP Address ................................................................... 87
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings ........................................................................................................... 88
Additional Settings .................................................................................................................... 88
Remove a Wi-Fi Network .......................................................................................................... 90
Wi-Fi Advanced Features ............................................................................................................... 90
Zebra Mobility Extensions ............................................................................................................... 91
Bluetooth ......................................................................................................................................... 91
Adaptive Frequency Hopping .................................................................................................... 91
Security ..................................................................................................................................... 92
Bluetooth Profiles ...................................................................................................................... 92
Bluetooth Power States ............................................................................................................. 93
Bluetooth Radio Power ............................................................................................................. 93
Enabling Bluetooth .............................................................................................................. 93
Disabling Bluetooth ............................................................................................................. 93
Discovering Bluetooth Device(s) ............................................................................................... 93
Changing the Bluetooth Name .................................................................................................. 94
Connecting to a Bluetooth Device ............................................................................................. 94
Selecting Profiles on the Bluetooth Device ............................................................................... 94
Unpairing a Bluetooth Device .................................................................................................... 95
Near Field Communications ............................................................................................................ 95
Reading NFC Cards and RFID Tags ...............................
......................................................... 95
Data Capture
Expansion Back .............................................................................................................................. 97
RS507 Hands-Free Imager ............................................................................................................. 97
RS6000 Bluetooth Ring Scanner .................................................................................................... 98
Scanning Considerations ................................................................................................................ 98
Imaging ........................................................................................................................................... 99
Bar Code Capture Using the SE4750 Expansion Back .................................................................. 99
Bar Code Capture Using RS507 Hands-Free Imager ................................................................... 100
Bar Code Capture Using RS6000 Bluetooth Scanner .................................................................. 101
Bar Code Capture with DS36X8 Scanner ..................................................................................... 102
Pairing the RS507/RS6000 Using SSI .......................................................................................... 104
Pairing the RS507/RS6000 Using HID .................................................................................... 104
Connecting a DS3608 USB Scanner ............................................................................................ 105
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Connecting Using Simple Serial Interface ............................................................................... 105
Connecting Using HID Mode ................................................................................................... 105
Pairing a DS3678 Bluetooth Scanner ........................................................................................... 106
Pairing Using Simple Serial Interface ...................................................................................... 106
Pairing a DS3678 Scanner Using Human Interface Device .................................................... 107
Accessories
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 108
Charge Only Cradle ...................................................................................................................... 111
Installing the Insert .................................................................................................................. 112
Charging the ET5X .................................................................................................................. 112
Communication and Charging Cradle ........................................................................................... 114
Installing the Insert .................................................................................................................. 115
Charging the ET5X .................................................................................................................. 116
Rugged Communication and Charging Cradle ............................................................................. 118
Charging the ET5X .................................................................................................................. 119
4-Slot Charge Only Cradle ............................................................................................................ 122
Insert Installation ..................................................................................................................... 122
Power Setup ............................................................................................................................ 123
Insert Tablet into Slot .............................................................................................................. 124
ET5X without Rugged Frame ............................................................................................ 124
ET5X with Rugged Frame ................................................................................................. 124
Charging th Battery ................................................................................................................. 125
Rugged Charge Connector ........................................................................................................... 126
Power Pack ................................................................................................................................... 128
Charging the Power Pack ....................................................................................................... 129
Using Cradle ..................................................................................................................... 129
Using USB Power Adapter ................................................................................................ 129
Using the 4-Slot Battery Charger ............................................................................................ 130
Charging the Power Pack ....................................................................................................... 130
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 132
Maintaining the ET5X .................................................................................................................... 132
Battery Safety Guidelines ............................................................................................................. 132
Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................ 133
Materials Required .................................................................................................................. 133
Cleaning the ET5X .................................................................................................................. 133
Housing ......................................................................................................................
Display .............................................................................................................................. 133
Power Connector .............................................................................................................. 133
Cleaning Cradle Connectors ................................................................................................... 134
Cleaning Frequency ................................................................................................................ 134
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 135
Diagnostic Tool ....................................................................................................................... 135
ET5X ....................................................................................................................................... 135
Charge Only Cradle ................................................................................................................ 136
Communication and Charging Cradles ................................................................................... 137
Expansion Backs ..................................................................................................................... 137
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4-Slot Charge Only Cradle ...................................................................................................... 138
Charging Adapter .................................................................................................................... 139
4-Slot Battery Charger ............................................................................................................ 139
Specifications
Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................... 140
ET5X ....................................................................................................................................... 140
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About This Guide
Introduction
This guide provides information about using the ET5X tablet 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
ET50PE Version
ET50PT Version
ET55BE Version
Operating
System
6.0.1
6.0.1
6.0.1
Radios Display Memory Data Capture
WLAN:
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i
WPAN: Bluetooth
WLAN:
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i
WPAN: Bluetooth
WLAN:
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i
WPAN: Bluetooth
WWAN: NA - LTE
8” color 2 GB RAM/
32 GB Flash
10” color 2 GB RAM/
32 GB Flash
8” color 2 GB RAM/
32 GB Flash
SE4750
Expansion Back,
RS507
Hands-free
Imager
SE4750
Expansion Back,
RS507
Hands-free
Imager
SE4750
Expansion Back,
RS507
Hands-free
Imager
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Table 1 Configurations (Continued)
About This Guide
Configuration
ET55BT Version
ET55TE Version
ET55TT Version
Operating
System
6.0.1
6.0.1
6.0.1
Radios Display Memory Data Capture
WLAN:
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i
WPAN: Bluetooth
WWAN: NA - LTE
WLAN:
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i
WPAN: Bluetooth
WWAN: ROW - LTE
WLAN:
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i
WPAN: Bluetooth
WWAN: ROW - LTE
10” color 2 GB RAM/
8” color 2 GB RAM/
10” color 2 GB RAM/
Software Versions
To determine the current software versions touch > > About tablet.
32 GB Flash
32 GB Flash
32 GB Flash
SE4750
Expansion Back,
RS507
Hands-free
Imager
SE4750
Expansion Back,
RS507
Hands-free
Imager
SE4750
Expansion Back,
RS507
Hands-free
Imager
• Model number - Displays the model number.
• Android version - Displays the operating system version.
• Android Security Patch Level - Displays the current Android security patch level. installed on the tablet.
• Kernel version - Displays the kernel version number.
• Build number - Displays the software build number.
To determine the device serial number touch
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.
• Using the Tablet,
the tablet, entering and capturing data.
• Applications, provides information on using applications installed on the ET5X.
• Wireless,
explains how to perform Bluetooth functionality on the tablet.
• Data Capture, explains how to capture data using the optional scanners.
• Accessories, describes the accessories available for the tablet and how to use the accessories with the
tablet.
• 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.
explains how to use the tablet. This includes instructions for powering on and resetting
> > About tablet > Status > Serial number.
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Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
• “Tablet” refers to the Zebra ET5X 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.
• Bullets (•) indicate:
• Action items
• Lists of alternatives
• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential.
• Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.
About This Guide
Related Documents and Software
The following documents provide more information about the ET5X tablets.
• ET5X Quick Reference Guide, p/n MN001844Axx
• ET5X Integrator Guide for Android Version 6.0.1, p/n MN-003016-xx
• RS507 Hands-free Imager Product Reference Guide, p/n 72E-120802-xx
For the latest version of this guide and all guides, go to: www.zebra.com/support
Service Information
If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Zebra Global 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
• Model number or product name
• Software type and version number.
Zebra responds to calls by email, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in support agreements.
If your problem cannot be solved by Zebra Customer Support, you may need to return your equipment for servicing
and will be given specific directions. Zebra is 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 you purchased your Zebra business product from a Zebra business partner, contact that business partner for
support.
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About This Guide
Provide Documentation Feedback
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 ET5X 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 Service Information on page 11 for contact information.
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Features
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8” Version
10” Version
Figure 1 Front View
Getting Started
Table 2 Front View
Item Description
1 Ambient Light Sensor - Recognizes the ambient light and adjusts the display brightness (if
enabled).
2 Front Microphone - Use for audio recording.
3 Front Facing Camera - 2 MP camera for capturing images and video.
4 Camera Indicator LED - Lights red when the camera is activate. Momentarily lights red when
the device boots and shuts down.
5 Charging Indicator LED - Indicates charging status.
• OFF - device is not connected to charger.
• ORANGE - device is charging.
• GREEN - device is connected and fully charged.
• RED - charge error.
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Figure 2 Back View
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Getting Started
Table 3 Back View
Item Description
6 Rear Camera - 8MP auto-focus camera for capturing high resolution images and video.
7 Camera LED Flash - Provides illumination for the camera.
8 Rear Microphone - Use during video recordings.
9 Power Button - Push once to start the ET5X; push it again to enable sleep mode. Push and hold it to
shut down the ET5X.
10 Volume Key - Push the left side to reduce the volume. Press the right side to increase the volume.
11 3.5 mm Audio Jack - Use to connect to headset with microphone.
12 USB 2.0 Port - Provides input for USB devices.
13 Micro USB Interface - Provides for charging the ET5X using USB cable and power supply and
communication with host computer.
14 MicroSD Card Slot - Provides storage for microSD Card (SDXC type up to 2 TB).
15 Back Cover - Covers the service replaceable battery.
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Figure 3 Bottom View
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8” Version
10” Version
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Table 4 Bottom View
Getting Started
Item Description
16 NFC Antenna Position - Use to read NFC cards and RFID tags.
17 Stereo Speakers - Provides audio playback.
18 Alignment Holes - Use to align the tablet with the cradles.
19 Docking Connector - Interfaces with the cradle.
20 Latching Slots - Provides locking mechanism when docking the tablet to the
Getting Started
In order to start using the ET5X for the first time:
• install the micro SIM Card (ET55 only)
• install microSD card (optional)
• start the ET5X
• configure the ET5X.
The main battery can be charged before or after it is installed. Use one of the spare battery chargers to charge the
main battery (out of the ET5X), or one of the cradles to charge the main battery installed in the ET5X.
Communication and Charging Cradles.
Installing a micro SIM Card (ET55 Only)
CAUTION: Do not use nano to micro SIM card adapters.
To install a micro SIM card:
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Getting Started
Pull Tab
8” Version
Locking Tabs
1. Press the Power button to turn off the ET55.
2. Lift the notched corner of the battery cover.
Figure 4 Removing the Battery Cover
3. Carefully lift the battery cover off the ET55.
4. On the 8” version, push the two locking tabs up, then pull up on the tab to remove battery.
On the 10” version, push the two locking tabs up (1), then, using index fingers, lift the battery up (2).
Figure 5 Removing the Battery - 8”
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Figure 6 Removing the Battery - 10”
10” Version
Locking Tabs
8” Version 10” Version
Getting Started
5. Insert the micro SIM card with contacts facing down.
Figure 7 Insert micro SIM Card
6. Push the micro SIM card in and ensure that it locks into place.
7. Replace the battery.
On the 10” version, ensure that the two battery latches engage.
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Figure 8 Insert Battery
CAUTION: Be aware of the orientation of the battery cover. Failure to replace the battery cover properly may
damage the battery cover.
Getting Started
8. 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 ET55.
Figure 9 Align Battery Cover
9. Carefully press down around the edge of the cover. Make sure that the cover is seated properly.
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Figure 10 Press Down on Battery Cover
10. Press Power button to turn on the ET55.
Install a microSD Card
Getting Started
To install a microSD card:
1. Open access door.
Figure 11 Open Access Door
2. Insert microSD card into slot with contacts facing down.
3. Press the card in to ensure that it is seated properly.
4. Close access door.
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Figure 12 Close Access Door
Charging the ET5X
Getting Started
NOTE: Use only Zebra approved accessories listed in this guide when charging the ET5X.
Use one of the available accessories to charge the ET5X. Refer to Accessories for charging accessories.
The 8” 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” 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 ET5X is connected to AC power.
Table 5 Charging Indicator
LED Indication
Off ET5X is not in cradle. ET5X is not seated properly. Cradle is not powered.
Orange ET5X is charging.
Green Charging complete.
Red Error in charging; check placement of the ET5X.
Google Account Setup
NOTE: The ET5X with GMS has to be connected to the internet, through Wi-Fi or cellular data (ET55 only),
in-order to set up a Google account.
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The first time the ET5X starts, the Setup Wizard displays. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a Google
account, configure Google Wallet for purchasing items from the Play Store, entering your personal information, and
enabling backup/restore features.
Removing the microSD Card
To remove the microSD card:
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel.
2. Touch .
3. Touch Storage & USB.
4. Touch Unmount.
5. Open access door.
Figure 13 Open Access Door
Getting Started
6. Press on the microSD card to release it.
7. Close access door.
Figure 14 Close Access Door
Turning Off the ET5X
To turn off the device:
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Getting Started
1. Press and hold the power button until the menu appears.
Figure 15 Power Menu
2. Touch Power off.
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Device Sensors
By default, the two ET5X sensors (gyroscope and accelerometer) are disabled. The icon appears in the Status
Bar indicating that these sensors are disabled. To use the device sensors for screen rotation and positioning, turn
on the sensors.
1. Swipe down from status bar to view the Notification Panel.
Figure 16 Rotation Disabled Notification
Getting Started
2. Touch Screen Auto-rotation Sensors Disabled notification. The Sensors screen appears.
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Figure 17 Sensors Settings
Getting Started
3. Touch the switch in the top right corner of the screen to enable the sensor settings. The Restart now? dialog
appears.
4. Touch OK. The device shuts down and then reboots. After reboot, all sensors are enabled.
Turning Off the Display
To turn off the display press and release the power button.
Battery Management
To check the charge status of the main battery:
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
2. Touch About tablet > Status.
Battery status indicates that the battery is discharging (Not charging) or charging in a cradle (Charging on AC)
and Battery level lists the battery charge (as a percentage of fully charged).
Monitor Battery Usage
The Battery screen lists which applications consume the most battery power. Also use it to turn off applications that
were downloaded if they are consuming too much power.
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
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2. Touch Battery.
Figure 18 Battery Screen
Getting Started
NOTE Battery life dependent upon current running applications.
The Battery screen lists the applications using the battery. The discharge graph at the top of the screen shows the
rate of the battery discharge since last charged (short periods of time when connected to a charger are shown as
thin green lines at the bottom of the chart), and how long it has been running on battery power.
Touch an application in the Battery screen to display details about its power consumption. Different applications
display different information. Some applications include buttons that open screens with settings to adjust power
use.
Low Battery Notification
When the battery charge level drops below 15%, the ET5X displays a notice to connect the ET5X to power. Place
the ET5X into a cradle to charge the battery.
Figure 19 Low Battery Notification
When the battery charge drops below 10%, the ET5X displays a notice to connect the ET5X to power. The user
must charge the battery using one of the charging accessories.
When the battery charge drops below 4%, the ET5X turns off. Place the ET5X into a cradle to charge the battery.
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Getting Started
Battery Optimization
Observe the following battery saving tips:
• Set the screen to turn off after a short period of non-use. See Setting Screen Timeout Setting on page 28.
• Reduce screen brightness. See Setting the Screen Brightness on page 28.
• Turn off all wireless radios when not in use.
• Turn off automatic syncing for Email, Calendar, Contacts and other applications.
• Use the Power Control widget to check and control the status of radios, the screen brightness, and
syncing.
• Minimize use of applications that keep the ET5X from suspending, for example, music and video
applications.
Turning Off the Radios
To turn off all the radios:
1. Press the power button until the menu appears and touch Airplane mode.
or, swipe down from the status bar and touch Airplane mode.
2. The airplane icon appears in the Status bar indicating that all the radios are off.
Setting the Date and Time
The date and time is automatically synchronized using a NITZ server when the ET5X is connected to a Wi-Fi
network. To manually change the date and time:
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
2. Touch Date & time.
3. Touch Automatic date & time to disable automatic date and time synchronization.
4. Touch Set date.
5. Touch < and > to select month.
6. Touch day.
7. Touch OK.
8. Touch Set time.
9. Touch and rotate the green circle to the current hour and then release.
10. Touch and rotate the green circle to the current minute and then release.
11. Touch AM or PM.
12. Touch OK.
13. Touch Automatic time zone to disable automatic time zone synchronization.
14. Touch Select time zone.
15. Select the current time zone from the list.
16. Touch .
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Display Setting
Use Display settings to change the screen brightness, set sleep time and change font size.
Setting the Screen Brightness
To manually set the screen brightness:
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
2. Touch Display.
3. Touch Brightness level.
Figure 20 Brightness Dialog Box
4. Use the slider to set a brightness level.
5. Touch .
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To automatically set the screen brightness:
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
2. Touch Display.
3. Touch Adaptive brightness. The control switch moves to the right and turns green indicating the option is
enabled.
4. Touch .
Setting Screen Timeout Setting
To set the screen sleep time:
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
2. Touch Display > Sleep.
3. Select one of the sleep values.
• 15 seconds
• 30 seconds
• 1 minute (default)
• 2 minutes
• 5 minutes
• 10 minutes
• 30 minutes.
4. Touch .
Setting Font Size
To set the size of the font is system applications:
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1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
2. Touch Display > Font size.
3. Select one of the font size values.
• Small
• Normal (default)
• Large
• Huge.
4. Touch .
Setting Screen Rotation
NOTE By default, screen rotation is disabled. See Device Sensors on page 24 to turn on the sensors.
After enabling the sensors, screen rotation is enabled and stay enabled until user performs an Enterprise Rest.
To lock the screen in portrait or landscape mode:
1. Rotate the screen to the desired orientation.
2. Touch Display > When device is rotated > Stay in current orientation.
or
Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and touch the Auto-rotate
icon.
3. Touch .
To re-enable screen rotation:
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
2. Touch Display > When device is rotated > Rotate the contents of the screen.
or
Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and touch the Landscape
or Portrait icon.
3. Touch .
Touch Mode
The ET5X display is able to detect touches using a finger, a conductive-tip stylus or gloved finger.
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
2. Touch Display > Touch mode.
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Figure 21 Touch Mode
3. Select one of the following options:
• touch Finger and Thin Glove to use a finger or a thin gloved finger on the screen
• touch Stylus, Glove and Finger (Rain mode) to use a stylus, gloved finger or a finger on the screen and
when water droplets might be on the screen
• touch Finger only to use a finger on the screen.
IMPORTANT: Screen touch is disabled for 15 seconds while configuring touch mode.
General Sound Setting
Use the Sounds & notifications settings to configure media and alarm volumes.
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
2. Touch Sounds and Notifications.
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Figure 22 Sounds Screen
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Sound
• Media volume - Controls the music, games and media volume.
• Alarm volume - Controls the alarm clock volume.
• Notification volume - Controls the system notification volume.
• Do not disturb - Mutes the ET5X so that it does not make sounds or vibrate when you do not want it to.
• Priority only allows - Use to set priorities.
• Alarms: Disabled
• Reminders and Events: Switch on or off.
• Messages and Calls: Choose from anyone, starred contacts, any contact, or none. To star
contacts, use the Contacts app.
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• Automatic rules - To automatically silence the ET5X during certain times, like at night or on
• Default notification ringtone - Touch to select a sound to play for all system notifications.
• Other sounds
• Screen locking sounds - plays a sound when locking and unlocking the screen (default – enabled)
• Charging sounds - Not applicable (default – disabled)
• Touch sounds - Plays a sound when making screen selections (default – enabled).
• Vibrate on touch - Vibrates when making screen selections (default – enabled).
Notification
• When device is locked - Manage whether notifications can be seen when the ET5X is locked. Options:
Show all notification content (default) or Don’t show notifications at all.
• App notification - Modify the notification settings individually for an application. The setting under When
device is locked always takes precedence over the setting for an individual application.
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• Repeat callers: Choose whether to let the ET5X ring if the same person calls again within 15
minutes.
weekends. Touch a default rule Weekend or Weeknight. Or, to make your own rule, tap Add rule and
then Time rule or Event rule.
Advanced
• Notification access - Displays which applications can access notifications.
When a notification arrives, its icon appears at the top of the screen. Icons for pending notifications appear
on the left, and system icons on the right.
• Do Not Disturb access - Displays which applications can access Do Not Disturb feature.
Do Not Disturb Feature
This mode mutes the ET5X so that it does not make sounds or vibrate.
For example, use Do Not Disturb to:
• Automatically limit sounds at night or during events
• Mute interruptions other than alarms
• Get alerted to messages only from favorite contacts.
Limit Sounds and Vibrations
Mute the ET5X completely, or let through the important alarms or important calls.
Total Silence
To completely mute the ET5X so that it does not make a sound or vibrate, choose Total silence.
In Total silence mode:
• Alarms do not make noise.
• ET5X does not vibrate or make sounds when receiving a message, or notification.
• Sounds from music, videos, games, and other media are muted.
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NOTE: The user will not hear alarms in Total silence mode.
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel.
2. Touch Do not disturb > Total silence.
3. Choose Until you turn it off or select a time period.
4. Touch Done.
When Total Silence is on, appears in the quick access panel and the Status Bar.
To turn off Total Silence, open quick access panel and touch Total silence.
Alarms Only
To mute the ET5X so that the user hears alarms, choose Alarms only. This option does not mute sounds from
music, videos, games, or other media.
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel.
2. Touch Do not disturb > Alarms only.
3. Choose Until you turn it off or select a time period.
4. Tap Done.
When Alarms Only is on, appears in the quick access panel and the Status Bar.
To turn off Alarms Only, open quick access panel and touch Alarms only.
NOTE: To quickly turn on Alarms Only, with the screen on, press and hold the Volume Down button until the
volume is all the way down. Then, press Volume Down again to turn on Alarms Only.
To turn off Alarms Only, press either the Volume Up or Volume Down button and the touch END NOW in
the alert message. Then, press Volume Up again to turn on Alarms Only.
Priority Notifications Only
To only be interrupted by important notifications, choose Priority Only. This option does not mute sounds from
music, videos, games, or other media.
Before turning on Priority Only mode, set the notification priorities:
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
2. Touch Sounds and notifications > Do not disturb > Priority only allows.
3. Set priorities.
• Alarms: Disabled by default.
• Reminders and Events: Switch on or off.
• Messages and Calls: Choose From anyone, From contacts only, From starred contacts only, or
none. To star contacts, use the Contacts app.
• Repeat callers: Choose whether to let the ET5X ring if the same person calls again within 15 minutes.
After setting notification priorities, turn on Priority only mode to limit interruptions. The priority notifications make a
sound or vibrate based on the current ringer volume, but other notifications will be silenced.
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel.
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2. Touch Do not disturb > Priority only.
3. Choose Until you turn it off or select a time period.
4. Tap Done.
When Priority Only is on, appears in the quick access panel and the Status Bar.
To turn off Priority Only, open quick access panel and touch Priority only.
Automatically Block Sounds and Vibrations
Silence Sounds During Certain Times
To automatically silence the ET5X during certain times, like at night or on weekends, set the time rules.
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
2. Touch Sound & notification > Do not disturb > Automatic rules.
3. Touch a default Weekend or Weeknight. Or, to make a new rule, touch Add rule and then Time rule.
4. Edit the new rule:
• Rule name: Name the rule.
• Days, Start time, and End time: Set the rule's schedule.
• Do not disturb: Choose whether the rule uses Alarms only, Priority only, or Total silence.
5. Touch the On/Off text or switch at the top to turn on the rule.
Silence Sounds During Events and Meetings
To automatically silence the ET5X during events or meetings, set an event rules.
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
2. Touch Sound & notification > Do not disturb > Automatic rules.
3. To edit the default rule, touch Event. Or, to create a new rule, touch Add rule > Event rule.
4. Edit the rule settings.
• During events for: Select which Google Calendar events the rule uses.
• Where reply is: Options: Yes, Maybe, or Not replied, Yes or Maybe, or Yes.
• Do not disturb: Choose whether the rule uses Priority only, Alarms only, or Total silence.
5. Touch the On/Off switch at the top to turn on the rule.
Turn Sounds Back On
When the ET5X is in Do Not Disturb mode, Alarms or Priority only or Total silence display.
To turn off Do Not Disturb, either:
• In the quick access panel, touch Alarms only, Priority only, or Total silence.
• Press the Volume Down button and touch End Now.
Override Do Not Disturb for Specific Apps
To let through notifications from specific apps:
1. Open Settings > Sounds & Notifications > App notifications.
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2. Touch an app.
3. Touch Treat as Priority. This lets notifications through Priority only mode but not Total silence or Alarms only.
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Introduction
This chapter describes the screens, status and notification icons, and controls on the ET5X, and provides basic
instructions for using the ET5X.
Google Mobile Services
NOTE This section only applies to ET5X configurations with Google Mobile Services (GMS).
The ET5X with GMS contains applications and services that provide additional functionality to the ET5X.
GMS includes:
• Applications - GMS adds a variety of Google applications and associated widgets including Chrome,
Gmail, Drive and Maps.
• Services:
• Speech to Text - Allows for free format speech to text, in many languages for both connected and
disconnected network. Launch by touching the microphone icon on the keyboard.
• TalkBack Service - Provides spoken feedback on various parts of the user interface. To enable, go to
Settings > Accessibility.
• Network Location Provider - Adds a location provider which uses mobile network tower information
and Wi-Fi access point information to provide a location without using GPS. To enable, go to Settings
> Location access.
• Widevine DRM - Enables the digital rights management so that protected content can be played.
Enable via DRM Info from the Play Store.
• Google Cloud Messaging - Allows the sending of data from your server to your ET5X and also to
receive messages from devices on the same connection.
• Backup and Restore - Allows the users settings and applications to be backed up to a Google server
and subsequently restored from that server after a factory reset.
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Home Screen
Status Bar
Widget
All Apps
Button
Shortcut Icon
Home ButtonBack Button Recent App
Button
The Home screen displays when the ET5X turns on. Depending upon the configuration, the Home screen might
appear different. Contact your system administrator for more information.
After a suspend or screen time-out, the Lock screen displays. Slide up to unlock the screen if no security is set.
For screen locking information see Un-Locking the Screen on page 49.
NOTE By default, non-GMS devices do not have icons on the Home screen. Icons are shown below for example
Figure 23 Home Screen (non-GMS)
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Figure 24 Home Screen (GMS)
Status Bar
Widget
All Apps
Button
Shortcut Icon
Home ButtonBack Button Recent App
Button
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NOTE The Home screen icons can be configured by the user and may look different than shown.
The Home screen provides four additional screens for placement of widgets and shortcuts. Swipe the screen left or
right to view the additional screens.
Status Bar
The Status bar displays the time, notification icons (left side) and status icons (right side).
If there are more notifications than can fit in the Status bar, displays indicating that more notifications exist. Open
the Notifications panel to view all notifications and status.
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Status Icons
Table 6 Status Icons
Icon Description
Indicates that the Alarm is active.
Indicates that the ringer is silenced.
Indicates that the main battery is fully charged.
Indicates that the main battery is partially drained.
Indicates that the main battery charge is low.
Indicates that the main battery charge is very low.
Indicates that the main battery is charging.
Indicates that the optional Power Pack is fully charged.
Indicates that the optional Power Pack is partially drained.
Indicates that the optional Power Pack charge is low.
Indicates that the optional Power Pack charge is very low.
Indicates that the optional Power Pack is charging when in charging cradle.
Indicates that the Airplane Mode is active. All radios are turned off.
Indicates that Bluetooth is on.
Indicates the ET5X is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Indicates that the ET5X is not connected to a Wi-Fi network or no Wi-Fi signal.
Indicates that the ET5X is connected to an Ethernet network.
Indicates that a Headset is connected to the ET5X.
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Icon Description
Indicates that Do Not Disturb Alarm only or Priority only mode is enabled.
Indicates that Do Not Disturb Total Silence mode is enabled.
Notification Icons
Table 7 Notification Icons
Icon Description
Indicates the main battery is low.
Indicates that more notifications are available for viewing.
Indicates that data is syncing.
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Indicates an upcoming event.
Indicates that an open Wi-Fi network is available.
Indicates that a song is playing. (ET5X without GMS)
Indicates that a song is playing. (ET5X with GMS)
Indicates that a problem with sign-in or sync has occurred.
Indicates that the ET5X is uploading data.
Indicates that the ET5X is downloading data when animated and download is complete when
static.
Indicates that the ET5X is connected via USB cable.
Indicates that the ET5X is connected to or disconnected from virtual private network (VPN).
Preparing Internal Storage.
Indicates that USB debugging is enabled on the ET5X.
Indicates that a Expansion Pack is installed and in HID Mode.
Indicates that the RxLogger application is running and capturing data.
Indicates that the RS507 is connected to the ET5X.
Indicates that user attention is required.
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Managing Notifications
Notification icons report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as ongoing events.
When a notification occurs, an icon may appear in the Status bar with a brief description. See Notification Icons on
page 40 for a list of possible notification icons and their description. Open the Notifications panel to view a list of all
the notifications.
To open the Notification panel, drag the Status bar down from the top of the screen.
Figure 25 Notification Panel
To respond to a notification, open the Notifications Panel and then touch a notification. The Notifications Panel
closes and the subsequent activity is dependent on the notification.
To clear all notifications, open the Notifications Panel and then touch . All event-based notifications are
removed.
Ongoing notifications remain in the list.
To close the Notification Panel, swipe the Notifications Panel up.
Quick Settings
Use Quick Access Panel to get to frequently used settings, like turning on airplane mode. To open Quick Access
Panel, swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers or twice with one finger.
Figure 26 Quick Settings
To change a setting, just touch the icon:
• Display brightness: Slide to lower or increase the brightness of the screen.
• Wi-Fi network: Turn Wi-Fi on or off. To open Wi-Fi settings, touch the Wi-Fi network name.
• Bluetooth settings: Turn Bluetooth on or off. To open Bluetooth settings, touch the Bluetooth.
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• Do not disturb: Control how and when to receive notifications.
• Cellular settings: Turns Cellular radio on or off. To open Cellular settings, touch to view cellular data usage.
• Airplane mode: Turn airplane mode on or off. Airplane mode means device will not connect to Wi-Fi or
Bluetooth.
• Auto-rotate: Lock the device’s orientation in portrait or landscape mode or set to automatically rotate.
• Flashlight: Turn camera flash on and off.
• Location: Enable or disable locationing feature.
Application Shortcuts and Widgets
Application shortcuts placed on the Home screen allow quick and easy access to applications. Widgets are
self-contained applications placed on the Home screen to access frequently used features.
Adding an Application or Widget to the Home Screen
1. Go to the desired Home screen.
2. Touch .
3. Swipe right, if necessary, to find the application icon or widget.
4. Touch and hold the icon or widget until the Home screen appears.
5. Position the icon on the screen and then release.
Moving Items on the Home Screen
1. Touch and hold the item until it floats on the screen.
2. Drag the item to a new location. Pause at the edge of the screen to drag the item onto an adjacent Home
screen.
3. Lift finger to place the item on the Home screen.
Removing an App or Widget from the Home Screen
1. Go to the desired Home screen.
2. Touch and hold the application shortcut or widget icon until it floats on the screen.
3. Drag the icon to on the top of the screen and then release.
Folders
Use Folders to organize similar applications together. Tap the folder to open and display items in the folder.
Using the Touchscreen
Use the multi-tap sensitive screen to operate the device.
• Tap - Tap to:
• select items on the screen
• type letters and symbols using the on-screen keyboard
• press on-screen buttons.
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• Tap and Hold - Tap and hold:
• an item on the Home screen to move it to a new location or to the trash.
• an item in Apps to create a shortcut on the Home screen.
• the Home screen to open a menu for customizing the Home screen.
• an empty area on the Home screen until the menu appears.
• Drag - Tap and hold an item for a moment and then move finger on the screen until reaching the new
position.
• Swipe - Move finger up and down or left and right on the screen to:
• unlock the screen
• view additional Home screens
• view additional application icons in the Launcher window
• view more information on an application’s screen.
• Double-tap - Tap twice on a web page, map, or other screen to zoom in and out.
• Pinch - In some applications, zoom in and out by placing two fingers on the screen and pinching them
together (to zoom out) or spreading them apart (to zoom in).
Using the On-screen Keyboard
Use the on-screen keyboard to enter text in a text field. To configure the keyboard settings, touch and hold the
comma key and select and then select Android Keyboard Settings.
Figure 27 On-screen Keyboard
Editing Text
Edit entered text and use menu commands to cut, copy, and paste text within or across applications. Some
applications do not support editing some or all of the text they display; others may offer their own way to select text.
Entering Numbers, Symbols and Special Characters
To enter numbers and symbols:
• Touch and hold one of the top-row keys until a menu appears then select a number.
• Touch and hold the Shift key with one finger, touch one or more capital letters or symbols to enter them,
and then lift both fingers to return to the lowercase keyboard.
• Touch the Shift key twice to lock capital letters. Touch the Shift key again to return to lowercase keyboard.
• Touch ?123 to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard.
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• Touch the =\< key on the numbers and symbols keyboard to view additional symbols.
• Touch key to switch to the emoji keyboard.
To enter special characters, touch and hold a number or symbol key to open a menu of additional symbols. A
larger version of the key displays briefly over the keyboard.
Applications
The APPS screen displays icons for all installed applications. The table below lists the applications installed on the
ET5X. Refer to the ET5X Integrator Guide for information on installing and uninstalling application.
Table 8 Applications
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AppGallery - Provides links to utilities and demonstration applications that can be installed on the
device.
Bluetooth Pairing - Use to pair the RS507 Hans-free Imager with the ET5X by scanning a bar
code.
Browser - Use to access the Internet or intranet. ET5X without GMS only.
Calculator - Provides the basic and scientific arithmetic functions.
Calendar - Use to manage events and appointments. ET5X with GMS only.
Calendar - Use to manage events and appointments. ET5X without GMS only.
Camera - Use to take photos and record videos.
Chrome - Use to access the Internet or intranet. ET5X with GMS only.
Clock - Use to schedule alarms for appointments or as a wake-up.
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Table 8 Applications (Continued)
Icon Description
Contacts - Use to manage contact information.
DataWedge - Enables data capture using the imager.
Diagnostic Tool - Use to diagnose the ET5X. See Diagnostic Tool on page 135 for more
information.
Docs - Use to view and write documents. ET5X with GMS only.
Downloads - Lists all downloads files.
Drive - Upload photos, videos, documents, and other files to personal storage site. ET5X with
GMS only.
DWDemo - Provides a way to demonstrate the data capture features using the imager. See
DataWedge Demonstration on page 56 for more information.
elemez - Use to provide diagnostic information. See Elemez on page 75 for more information.
ET5X User Guide - Displays the On-device User Guide.
Email - Use to send and receive email. ET5X without GMS only.
File Browser - Organize and manage files on the ET5X. See File Browser on page 54 for more
information.
Gmail - Use to send and receive email using a Google email account. ET5X with GMS only.
Gallery - Use to view photos stored on the device. ET5X without GMS only.
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Table 8 Applications (Continued)
Icon Description
Google - Launches Google search application. ET5X with GMS only.
Google+ - Connect with people on Google social network. ET5X with GMS only.
Hangouts - Use to communicate with friends using text messages and photos. ET5X with GMS
only.
Keep - Use to view and write notes. ET5X with GMS only.
Maps - Use to see you location on a map (with public transit, traffic or satellite overlays). Search
for any business or place of interest. Provides turn-by-turn navigation with voice guidance and
traffic-avoidance and alternate routes, for drivers, cyclist, walkers and users of public
transportation. ET5X with GMS only.
Mobi Control Stage – Opens the Mobi Control Stage application to stage the device.
Music - Play music stored on the device. ET5X without GMS only.
Photos - Use to sync photos with Google account. ET5X with GMS only.
Play Books - Use to read books. ET5X with GMS only.
Play Movies & TV - View movies and video on your device. ET5X with GMS only.
Play Music - Use to listen to music. ET5X with GMS only.
Play Newsstand - Displays current news. ET5X with GMS only.
Play Store - Download music, movies, books, and Android apps and games from the Google Play
Store. ET5X with GMS only.
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Table 8 Applications (Continued)
Icon Description
Rapid Deployment - Allows the ET5X to stage a device for initial use by initiating the deployment
of settings, firmware and software. Requires the purchase of an MSP client license per device.
RxLogger - Use to diagnose device and application issues. See the ET5X Integrator Guide for
more information.
Screen Blanking Settings - Use to enable screen blanking when using a Gambler Johnson
cradle. See the ET5X Integrator Guide for Android ™ 6.0.1 Marshmallow for more information.
Available on BSP 02-14-30 and above.
Search - Use the Google search engine to search the Internet and the ET5X. ET5X without GMS
only.
Settings - Use to configure the ET5X.
Sheets - Use to view and create spreadsheets. ET5X with GMS only.
Slides - Use to view and create presentations. ET5X with GMS only.
Sound Recorder - Use to record audio.
StageNow - Allows the ET5X to stage a device for initial use by initiating the deployment of
settings, firmware and software.
Voice Search - Use to perform searches by asking questions (Available only on devices with GMS
software).
YouTube - Use to view videos on the YouTube web site. ET5X with GMS only.
Accessing Applications
All applications installed on the device are accessed using the APPS window.
1. On the Home screen, touch .
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Figure 28 APPS Window without GMS
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Figure 29 APPS Window with GMS
2. Slide the APPS window (left or right on ET5X without GMS or up and down on ET5X with GMS) to view more
application icons. Touch an icon to open the application.
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Switching Between Recent Applications
1. Touch . A window appears on the screen with icons of recently used applications.
Figure 30 Recently Used Applications
2. Slide the window up and down to view all recently used applications.
3. Swipe left or right to remove application from the list and force close the application.
4. Touch an icon to open it or touch to return to the current screen.
Un-Locking the Screen
Use the Lock screen to protect access to data on the ET5X. Some email account require locking the screen. Refer
to the ET5X Integrator Guide for information on setting up the locking feature.
When locked, a pattern, PIN or password is required to unlock the device. Press the Power button to lock the
screen. The device also locks after a pre-defined time-out.
Press and release the Power button to wake the device. The Lock screen displays. Swipe up to unlock the screen.
If the PIN, Password or Pattern screen unlock feature is enabled, enter the PIN, password or pattern after
unlocking the screen.
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Figure 31 Lock Screen
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Figure 32 PIN Screen
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Figure 33 Pattern Screen
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Figure 34 Password Screen
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Suspend Mode
The ET5X goes into suspend mode when the user presses the Power button or after a period of inactivity (set in
the Display settings).
To wake the ET5X from Suspend mode, press the Power button. The Lock screen displays. Swipe up to unlock the
screen.
NOTE If the user enters the PIN, password or pattern incorrectly five times, they must wait 30 seconds before
trying again.
If the user forgets the PIN, password or pattern contact the system administrator.
Figure 35 Lock Screen
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Rebooting the ET5X
There are two reset features on the ET5X; soft reset and hard reset.
Soft Reset
Reboot the device if applications stop responding.
1. Press the power button until the menu appears.
2. Touch Reboot.
3. The device reboots.
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Hard Reset
If the ET5X is not responsive:
CAUTION Performing a hard reset with a SD card installed in the ET5X may cause damage or data corruption to
the SD card.
All data is lost.
1. Press and hold the power button for at least 10 seconds. The ET5X shuts down.
2. Press the Power button to turn on the device.
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Applications
Introduction
This chapter describes the applications installed on the device.
File Browser
Use the File Browser application to view and mange files on the device.
To open File Browser, touch > .
Figure 36 File Browser Screen
The address bar indicates the current folder path. Touch the current folder path to manually enter a path and folder
name.
Use to select multiple files/folder.
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Applications
Use to view the internal storage root folder.
Use to view the microSD card root folder.
Use to view the previous folder or to exit the application if at root folder.
Touch and hold an item to perform an operation on that item. Select one of the options from the File Operations
menu:
• Information - View detailed information about the file or folder.
• Move - Move the file or folder to a new location.
• Copy - Copy the select file.
• Delete - Delete the selected file.
• Rename - Rename the select file.
• Open as - Open the selected file as a specific file type.
• Share - Share the file with other devices.
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DataWedge Demonstration
NOTE DataWedge is enabled when on the Home screen displays. To disable this feature, go to the DataWedge
settings and disable the Launcher profile.
The ET5X does not support data capture using the rear camera.
Use DataWedge Demonstration to demonstrate data capture functionality.
Figure 37 DataWedge Demonstration Window
Applications
Touch the icons to select the available features.
Table 9 DataWedge Demonstration Icons
Feature Icon Description
Illumination Indicates imager illumination is off. Touch to turn illumination on.
Indicates imager illumination is on. Touch to turn illumination off.
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Table 9 DataWedge Demonstration Icons (Continued)
Feature Icon Description
Data Capture Indicates that the data capture function is through the Expansion Back
imager.
Indicates that a Bluetooth imager is not connected to the ET5X.
Indicates that a Bluetooth imager is connected to the ET5X.
Indicates that a USB scanner is connected to the ET5X.
Indicates that a USB scanner is not connected to the ET5X.
Scan Mode Indicates imager is in picklist mode. Touch to change to normal scan
mode.
Indicates imager is in normal scan mode. Touch to change to picklist
mode.
Menu Opens a menu to view the application information or to set the
application DataWedge profile.
NOTE See the ET5X Integrator Guide for information on DataWedge configuration.
Press the Expansion Back Scan button or touch the yellow scan button to enable data capture. The captured data
appears in the text field below the yellow button.
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Camera
This section provides information for taking photos and recording videos using the integrated digital cameras.
Taking Photos
1. Touch > .
2. If in video mode, swipe in from left side of screen and touch .
Figure 38 Camera Mode
Applications
NOTE When launching Camera app for the first time, the app requests access to device’s location. Select
ALLOW to allow the Camera app to access the tablet’s location.
The ET5X saves photos and videos on the internal storage.
3. Frame the subject on the screen.
4. To zoom in or out, press two fingers on the display and pinch or expand fingers. The zoom controls appear on
the screen.
5. Touch an area on the screen to focus. The focus circle appears on the screen.
6. Touch .
The camera takes a photo and a shutter sound plays.
Alternately, touch and hold to focus first, before taking a photo; then release to take a focused photo.
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Recording Videos
IMPORTANT: ET5X does not support recoding audio through a headset while recording video.
To record a video:
1. Touch > .
2. If in photo mode, swipe in from left side of screen and touch .
Figure 39 Video Mode
3. Touch the options bar and touch .
4. Point the camera and frame the scene.
5. To zoom in or out, press two fingers on the display and pinch or expand fingers. The zoom controls appear on
the screen.
6. Touch to start recording.
The device starts recording the video. The video recording time appears in the top left of the screen.
7. Touch to end recording.
Camera Settings
To change camera settings:
1. Swipe in from left.
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2. Touch .
Figure 40 Camera Settings
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Resolution & quality
• Camera
• Back camera photo
• (4:3) 8.0 megapixels
• (4:3) 4.9 megapixels
• (4:3) 3.1 megapixels
• (16:9) 6.0 megapixels
• (16:9) 2.1 megapixels
• (16:9) 0.9 megapixels
• Front camera photo
• (16:9) 2.1 megapixels
• (16:9) 0.9 megapixels
• (4:3) 1.2 megapixels
• (4:3) 0.3 megapixels
• (4:3) 0.1 megapixels
• Video
• Back camera video
• HD 1080p
• HD 720 p
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• SD 480p
• Front camera video
• HD 1080p
• HD 720 p
• SD 480p
Save location
Enable to add location information to the photo.
Advanced
• Manual exposure (default - off).
Photo Settings
When in Photo mode, photo settings display on screen.
Rear Camera
Applications
Touch to display the photo setting options.
• – Touch to switch to the front camera.
• Flash mode - Touch to set whether Rear-facing Camera relies on its light meter to decide whether a flash
is necessary, or to turn it on or off for all shots.
• Off - Disable flash.
Auto - Camera adjusts flash automatically depending upon light meter (default).
On - Enable flash upon taking a photo.
• AE-Bracket - Touch to set Automatic Exposure Bracketing (default – disabled).
• Countdown timer - Options: Off (default), 3 seconds or 10 seconds.
• Exposure - Touch to adjust the exposure settings. Options: +2, +1, 0 (default), -1 or -2. Available when
Manual exposure is set in Advanced settings.
Front Camera
Touch to display the photo setting options.
• – Touch to switch to the rear camera.
• AE-Bracket - Touch to set Automatic Exposure Bracketing (default – disabled).
• Countdown timer - Options: Off (default), 3 seconds, or 10 seconds.
• Exposure - Touch to adjust the exposure settings. Options: +2, +1, 0 (default), -1 or -2. Available when
Manual exposure is set in Advanced settings.
Video Settings
When in Video mode, video settings are displayed on screen.
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Rear Camera
Touch to display the photo setting options.
• – Touch to switch to the front camera.
• Flash mode - Touch to set whether Rear-facing Camera relies on its light meter to decide whether a flash
is necessary, or to turn it on or off for all shots.
• Off - Disable flash (default).
On - Enable flash upon taking a photo.
• AE-Bracket - Touch to set Automatic Exposure Bracketing (default – disabled).
Front Camera
Touch to display the photo setting options.
• – Touch to switch to the rear camera.
• AE-Bracket - Touch to set Automatic Exposure Bracketing (default – disabled).
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Gallery
Use Gallery to:
To open the Gallery application, touch > or in the camera application swipe from the right.
Gallery presents all photos and videos stored on the internal memory.
Applications
NOTE Gallery is only available on non-GMS devices. For GMS devices, use Photos.
The device supports the following image formats: jpeg, gif, png and bmp.
The device supports the following video formats: H.263, H.264 and MPEG4 Simple Profile.
• view photos
• play videos
• perform basic editing of photos
• set photos as wallpaper
• set photos as a contact photo
• share photos and videos.
Figure 41 Gallery — Albums
• Touch an album to open it and view its contents. The photos and videos in the album are displayed in
chronological order.
• Touch a photo or video in an album to view it.
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Working with Albums
Albums are groups of images and videos in folders. Touch an album to open it. The photos and videos are listed in
a chronologically ordered grid. The name of the album displays at the top of the screen.
Figure 42 Photos Inside an Album
Swipe left or right to scroll images across the screen.
Share an Album
1. Touch > .
2. Touch and hold an album until it highlights.
3. Touch other albums as required.
4. Touch . The Share menu opens. Touch the application to use to share the selected albums.
5. Follow the instructions within the selected application.
Get Album Information
1. Touch > .
2. Touch and hold an album until it highlights.
3. Touch .
4. Touch Details.
Deleting an Album
To delete an album and its contents:
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1. Touch > .
2. Touch and hold an album until it highlights.
3. Check other albums to delete. Ensure that other albums are selected.
4. Touch .
5. In the Delete selected item? menu, touch OK to delete the album.
Working with Photos
Use Gallery to view, edit and share photos.
Viewing and Browsing Photos
To view a photo:
1. Touch > .
2. Touch an album to open it.
3. Touch a photo.
Figure 43 Photo Example
4. Swipe left or right to view the next or previous photo in the album.
5. Turn the device to view the photo in upright (portrait) or sideways (landscape) orientation. The photo is
displayed (but not saved) in the new orientation.
6. Touch the photo to view the controls.
7. Double-tap the screen to zoom in or pinch two fingers together or spread them apart to zoom in or out.
8. Drag the photo to view parts that are not in view.
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Rotating a Photo
1. Touch a photo to view the controls.
2. Touch .
3. Touch Rotate Left or Rotate Right.
The photo is automatically saved with the new orientation.
Cropping a Photo
1. In Gallery, touch a photo to view the controls.
2. Touch .
3. Touch Crop. The cropping tool appears.
4. Use the cropping tool to select the portion of the photo to crop.
• Drag from the inside of the cropping tool to move it.
• Drag an edge of the cropping tool to resize it to any proportion.
• Drag a corner of the cropping tool to resize it with fixed proportions.
Figure 44 Cropping Tool
5. Touch OK or Save to save a copy of the cropped photo. The original version is retained.
Setting a Photo as a Contact Icon
1. Touch > .
2. Touch an album to open it.
3. Touch the photo to open it.
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4. Touch .
5. Touch Set picture as.
6. Touch Contact photo.
7. In the Contacts application, touch a contact.
8. Touch the white box and crop the photo accordingly.
9. Touch Save.
Get Photo Information
1. Touch > .
2. Touch an album to open it.
3. Touch the photo to open it.
4. Touch .
5. Touch Details.
6. Touch Close.
Share a Photo
1. Touch > .
2. Touch an album to open it.
3. Touch a photo to open it.
4. Touch .
5. Touch the application to use to share the selected photo. The application selected opens with the photo
attached to a new message.
Deleting a Photo
1. Touch > .
2. Touch an album to open it.
3. Touch a photo to open it.
4. Touch Delete.
5. Touch OK to delete the photo.
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Working with Videos
Use Gallery to view videos and share videos.
Watching Videos
1. Touch > .
2. Touch an album to open it.
3. Touch a video.
Figure 45 Video Example
Applications
4. Touch . The video begins to play.
5. Touch the screen to view the playback controls.
Sharing a Video
1. Touch > .
2. Touch an album to open it.
3. Touch a video to open it.
4. Touch . The Share menu appears.
5. Touch the application to use to share the selected video. The application selected opens with the video
attached to a new message.
Deleting a Video
1. Touch > .
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2. Touch an album to open it.
3. Touch a video to open it.
4. Touch > Delete.
5. Touch OK.
Contacts
Use the Contacts application to manage contacts.
From a Home or Apps screen, touch . Contacts opens to the main list of contacts. View contacts in three ways
at the top of the screen: All contacts or Favorites. Touch the tabs to change how to view the contacts. Swipe up or
down to scroll through the lists.
Adding a Contact
1. In the Contacts application, touch .
2. If there are more than one account with contacts, touch the one to use.
3. Type the contact’s name and other information. Touch a field to start typing, and swipe down to view all
categories.
4. To open a menu with preset labels, such as Home or Work for an email address, touch the label to the right of
the item of contact information. Or, to create your own label, touch Custom in the menu.
5. Touch <- Add New Contact.
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Editing Contacts
1. In the Contacts application, touch a contact name to edit.
2. Touch .
3. Edit the contact information.
4. Touch <- Edit contact.
Deleting Contacts
1. In the Contacts application, touch a contact name to delete.
2. Touch .
3. Touch Delete.
4. Touch OK to confirm.
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NOTE Only available on non-GMS devices. On GMS devices, use GMail application.
Use Email to send messages to other users. See Email Setup on page 72 for information on setting up an Email
account.
Creating an Email Message
To create an email message:
1. Touch > Email.
Figure 46 Email Inbox
Applications
2. Touch .
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Figure 47 New Email
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3. To add recipients, enter their email addresses, separating them with a semicolon ( ; ).
4. Enter a subject and compose the message.
5. To add an attachment to the message, touch > Attach file.
6. Select an item to attach to the email.
7. Tap .
Viewing an Email Message
To view an email message:
1. Touch > Email.
2. Tap an email to open it.
Replying to a Message
To reply to a message:
1. Touch > Email.
2. Select an email account.
3. Tap an email to open it.
4. Tap .
5. Enter a reply message, and then touch .
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Email Setup
The Email application lets users access and manage multiple email accounts simultaneously in one convenient
location. To send and receive email messages through an ISP (Internet Service Provider) account, or to use the
ET5X to access corporate email through a VPN (Virtual Private Network), first set up an account.
• IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) - This mail retrieval protocol is frequently used in large networks
and commercial and institutional settings. IMAP4 is the current standard.
• POP (Post Office Protocol) - This protocol is supported by most ISPs and is currently more common
among consumer applications. POP3 is the current standard.
• Exchange - This protocol connects to a Microsoft Exchange server.
Setting Up an IMAP or POP Account
When setting up an IMAP or POP account, the ET5X may be able to retrieve account settings automatically, or the
user may need to enter certain settings manually. If the Automatic configuration was unsuccessful, or if accessing
an account using a VPN server connection, contact the Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network administrator for
the following information and enter it manually:
• Account type (IMAP4 or POP3)
• Incoming and outgoing mail server names
• Username and password
• Domain name
• Special security settings (if used).
To set up an email account:
1. Touch > Email.
2. If at least one account is already set up in Email, touch > Settings > Add account.
3. In the Email address text box, enter an email address.
4. Touch Next to allow Email to automatically attempt to configure the email account or touch MAUNUAL
SETUP to manually set up the email account.
5. Select the type of email account: Personal (POP3) or PERSONAL (IMAP). The Sign in screen appears.
6. In the Password text box, enter an associated password.
7. Touch Next. The Incoming server settings screen appears.
8. Configure the incoming server settings.
9. Touch Next. The Outgoing server settings screen appears.
10. Configure the outgoing server settings.
11. Touch Next. The Account options screen appears.
12. Set account options.
13. Touch Next.
14. Edit the account name, if required.
15. Touch Next. The email account is successful created.
Setting Up an Exchange Account
When setting up an Exchange account, the ET5X may be able to retrieve account settings automatically, or the
user may need to enter certain settings manually. If the Automatic configuration was unsuccessful, or if accessing
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an account using a VPN server connection, contact the Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network administrator for
the following information and enter it manually:
• Account type (IMAP4 or POP3)
• Incoming and outgoing mail server names
• Username and password
• Domain name
• Special security settings (if used).
To set up an Exchange email account:
1. Touch > Email.
2. If at least one account is already set up in Email, touch > Settings > Add account.
3. In the Email address text box, enter an email address.
4. Touch Next to allow Email to automatically attempt to configure the email account or touch MAUNUAL
SETUP to manually set up the email account. The Account type screen appears.
5. Touch Exchange.
6. In the Password text box, enter an associated password or if a certificate is required, touch SELECT and
install the certificate. See system administrator for more information.
7. Touch Next. The Incoming server settings screen appears.
8. Configure the Incoming server settings.
9. Touch Next.
10. If the server requires security administration, a dialog box appears. Touch OK.
11. Set account options.
12. Touch Next.
13. If the server requires remote control of security features, a dialog box appears. Touch Activate.
14. Follow the instructions to set a lock screen PIN or password.
15. Touch Next.
16. Edit the an account name, if required.
17. Touch Next. The email account is successful created.
Editing an Email Account
To edit email settings such as account name, signature, quick responses, syncing and notifications:
1. Touch > Email.
2. Touch > Settings.
3. Select an email account.
4. Make any changes if necessary.
5. Touch to return to Email.
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RxLogger
RxLogger is a comprehensive diagnostic tool that provides application and system metrics. It allows for custom
plug-ins to be created and work seamlessly with this tool. RxLogger is used to diagnose device and application
issues. Its information tracking includes the following: CPU load, memory load, memory snapshots, battery
consumption, power states, wireless logging, cellular logging, TCP dumps, Bluetooth logging, GPS logging, logcat,
FTP push/pull, ANR dumps, etc. All logs and files generated are saved onto flash storage on the device (internal or
external).
Figure 48 RxLogger
Applications
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Elemez
Use Elemez to provide diagnostics information to Zebra. Touch Submit Diagnostics button to send the data.
Figure 49 Elemez Application
Applications
NOTE Elemez collects specific device information in the background and sends this information to us to help
improve product functionality. This feature can be disabled. See Disabling Elemez Data Collection on
page 75.
Disabling Elemez Data Collection
The user can disable the Elemez application from collection specific data in the background and sending it to
Zebra Technologies.
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. Touch Apps.
3. Scroll through the list and touch Elemez.
4. Touch FORCE STOP.
5. Touch OK.
6. Touch Disable.
7. Touch DISABLE APP.
8. Touch OK.
9. Touch .
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Enabling Elemez Data Collection
The user can re-enable the Elemez application for collection specific data in the background and sending it to
Zebra Technologies.
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. Touch Apps.
3. Scroll through the list and touch Elemez.
4. Touch Enable.
5. Touch .
6. Touch .
7. Touch .
8. Touch Enable Elemez.
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Google Installed Application
NOTE For devices with GMS only.
For information on using Google installed applications, see www.google.com.
Applications
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Wireless
This section provides information on the wireless features:
• Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)
• Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
• Bluetooth
• Near Field Communications (NFC).
Wireless Wide Area Networks
Use Wireless wide area networks (WWANs) to access data over a cellular network. This section provides
information on:
• Sharing a data connection
• Disabling data roaming
• Monitoring data usage
• Limiting connections to 2G networks
• Locking a SIM card
• Editing Access Point Names (APNs).
Sharing the Mobile Data Connection
The tethering & portable hotspot settings allow you to share your data connection. You can share the ET55’s
mobile data connection with a single computer via USB tethering or Bluetooth tethering. You can also share the
data connection with up to eight devices at once, by turning it into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. While the ET55 is
sharing its data connection, an icon appears at the top of the screen and a corresponding message appears in the
notification list.
USB Tethering
NOTE USB tethering is not supported on computers running Mac OS. If your computer is running Windows 7 or
a recent version of Linux (such as Ubuntu), follow these instructions without any special preparation. If
running a version of Windows that precedes Windows 7, or some other operating system, you may need
to prepare the computer to establish a network connection via USB.
1. Connect the ET55 to a host computer with the USB cable.
A USB icon appears at the top of the screen, and the notification Connected as a media device or
Connected as a camera appears briefly at the top of the screen.
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2. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
3. Touch More ....
4. Touch Tethering & portable hotspot.
5. Check USB tethering.
The host computer is now sharing the ET55’s data connection.
To stop sharing the data connection, uncheck USB tethering or disconnect the USB cable.
Bluetooth Tethering
Use Bluetooth tethering to share the data connection with a host computer.
Configure the host computer to obtain its network connection using Bluetooth. For more information, see the host
computer’s documentation.
1. Pair the ET55 with the host computer.
2. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
3. Touch More ....
4. Touch Tethering & portable hotspot.
5. Check Bluetooth tethering.
The host computer is now sharing the ET55’s data connection.
To stop sharing the data connection, uncheck Bluetooth tethering.
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
Configure the Wi-Fi Hotspot settings.
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
2. Touch More ....
3. Touch Tethering & portable hotspot.
4. Check Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
After a moment, the ET55 starts broadcasting its Wi-Fi network name (SSID), so you can connect to it with up
to eight computers or other devices.
To stop sharing the data connection, uncheck Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
Configuring the Wi-Fi Hotspot
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
2. Touch More ....
3. Touch Tethering & portable hotspot.
4. Touch Set up Wi-Fi hotspot.
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Figure 50 Set up Wi-Fi Hotspot Dialog Box
5. In the Network SSID text field, edit the network name.
6. Touch the Country option and select the country you are in from the drop-down list.
7. In the Select AP Band drop-down list, select either 2.4 GHz Band or 5 GHz Band.
8. Touch the Channel option and select a channel number from the drop-down list.
9. Touch the Security option and select a security method from the drop-down list.
• None
• WPA2 PSK
10. In the Password text field, enter a password.
NOTE If None is selected in the Security option, a password is not required.
11. Touch Save.
Data Usage
1. Data usage refers to the amount of data uploaded or downloaded by the ET55 during a given period.
Depending on the wireless plan, you may be charged additional fees when your data usage exceeds your
plan's limit. To monitor your data usage, swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick
access panel and then touch .
CAUTION The usage displayed on the data usage settings screen is measured by your device. Your carrier's
data usage accounting may differ. Usage in excess of your carrier plan's data limits can result in steep
overage charges. The feature described here can help you track your usage, but is not guaranteed to
prevent additional charges.
Data usage settings allow you to:
• Set the data usage level at which you'll receive a warning.
• Set a data usage limit.
• View or restrict data usage by app.
• Identify mobile hotspots and restrict background downloads that may result in extra charges.
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By default, when you open the data usage settings screen you see the settings for mobile data: that is, the data
network or networks provided by your carrier:
Figure 51 Data Usage Screen
To display Wi-Fi data usage settings in a separate tab touch > Show Wi-Fi.
Just below the on-off switch, note the data usage cycle. Touch it to choose a different cycle. This date range is the
period of time for which the graph displays data usage.
The vertical white lines on the graph show a period of time within the data usage cycle. This range determines the
usage amount displayed just below the graph. Drag lines to change the period.
Set Data Usage Warning
Drag the orange line by its right side to the level where you want to receive a warning. When your data usage
reaches this level, you'll receive a notification.
Set Auto-Sync
You can also conserve data usage by syncing your apps manually, only when you need the data, rather than
relying on auto-sync. To turn auto-sync off or on, touch > Restrict background data.
Disabling Data When Roaming
To prevent the device from transmitting data over other carriers’ mobile networks when leaving an area that is
covered by the carrier’s networks. This is useful for controlling expenses if the service plan does not include data
roaming.
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
2. Touch More ....
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3. Touch Mobile networks.
4. Slide the Data roaming switch to the off position.
Locking the SIM Card
Locking the SIM card requires the user to enter a PIN every time the device is turned on. If the correct PIN is not
entered, only Emergency calls can be made.
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
2. Touch Security.
3. Touch Set up SIM/RUIM card lock.
4. Touch Lock SIM card.
Figure 52 Enter PIN to Lock SIM Card
5. Enter the PIN associated with the card. Touch OK.
6. Reset the device.
Editing the Access Point Name
NOTE Many service provider Access Point Name (APN) data are pre-configured in the device. The APN
information for all other service provides must be obtained from the wireless service provider.
To use the data on a network the user must configure the APN information.
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
2. Touch More ....
3. Touch Cellular networks.
4. Touch Access Point Names.
5. Touch an APN name in the list to edit an existing APN or touch to create a new APN.
6. Touch each APN setting and enter the appropriate data obtained from the wireless service provider.
7. When finished, touch .
8. Touch Save.
9. Touch the radio button next to the APN name to start using it.
10. Touch .
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Wireless Local Area Networks
Wireless local area networks (WLANs) allow the ET5X to communicate wirelessly inside a building. Before using
the ET5X on a WLAN, the facility must be set up with the required hardware to run the WLAN (sometimes known
as infrastructure). The infrastructure and the ET5X must both be properly configured to enable this communication.
Refer to the documentation provided with the infrastructure (access points (APs), access ports, switches, Radius
servers, etc.) for instructions on how to set up the infrastructure.
Once the infrastructure is set up to enforce the chosen WLAN security scheme, use the Wireless & networks
settings configure the ET5X to match the security scheme.
The ET5X supports the following WLAN security options:
• Open
• Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP).
• Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) Personal (PSK).
• Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP).
• Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol (PEAP) - with MSCHAPV2 and GTC authentication.
• Transport Layer Security (TLS)
• TTLS - with Password Authentication Protocol (PAP), MSCHAP and MSCHAPv2 authentication.
• LEAP.
Wireless
The Status bar displays icons that indicate Wi-Fi network availability and Wi-Fi status. See Status Bar on page 38
for more information.
NOTE Turn off Wi-Fi when not using it, to extend the life of the battery.
Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
2. Touch Wi-Fi.
3. If off, slide the Wi-Fi switch to the ON position. The ET5X searches for WLANs in the area and lists them.
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Figure 53 Wi-Fi Screen
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4. Scroll through the list and select the desired WLAN network.
5. For open networks, touch profile once or press and hold and then select Connect to network or for secure
networks enter the required password or other credentials then touch Connect. See the system administrator
for more information.
6. The ET5X obtains a network address and other required information from the network using the dynamic host
configuration protocol (DHCP) protocol. To configure the ET5X with a fixed internet protocol (IP) address, See
Configuring the Device to Use a Static IP Address on page 87.
7. In the Wi-Fi setting field, Connected appears indicating that the ET5X is connected to the WLAN.
Configuring a Wi-Fi Network
To set up a Wi-Fi network:
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
2. Touch Wi-Fi.
3. If off, slide the switch to the ON position.
4. The device searches for WLANs in the area and lists them on the screen.
5. Scroll through the list and select the desired WLAN network.
6. Touch the desired network. If the network security is Open, the device automatically connects to the network.
For all other network security a dialog box appears.
7. If the network security is WEP or WPA/WPS2 PSK, enter the required password and then touch Connect.
8. If the network security is 802.1x EAP:
• Touch the EAP method drop-down list and select PEAP, TLS, TTLS, or LEAP.
• Touch the Phase 2 authentication drop-down list and select an authentication method.
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• If required, touch CA certificate and select a Certification Authority (CA) certificate. Note: Certificates are
installed using the Security settings.
• If required, touch User certificate and select a user certificate. Note: User certificates are installed using
the Location & security settings.
• If required, in the Identity text box, enter the username credentials.
• If desired, in the Anonymous identity text box, enter an anonymous identity username.
• If required, in the Password text box, enter the password for then given identity.
NOTE By default, the network Proxy is set to None and the IP settings is set to DHCP. See Configuring for a Proxy
Server on page 86 for setting connection to a proxy server and see Configuring the Device to Use a Static IP
Address on page 87 for setting the device to use a static IP address.
9. Touch Connect.
10. Touch .
Manually Adding a Wi-Fi Network
Manually add a Wi-Fi network if the network does not broadcast its name (SSID) or to add a Wi-Fi network when
out of range.
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
2. Touch Wi-Fi.
3. If off, slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position.
4. Touch > Add network.
5. In the Enter the SSID text box, enter the name of the Wi-Fi network.
6. In the Security drop-down list, select the type of security. Options:
• None
• WEP
• WPA/WPA2 PSK
• 802.1x EAP.
7. If the network security is None, touch Save.
8. If the network security is WEP or WPA/WPA2 PSK, enter the required password and then touch Save.
9. If the network security is 802.1x EAP:
• Touch the EAP method drop-down list and select PEAP, TLS, TTLS, LEAP.
• Touch the Phase 2 authentication drop-down list and select an authentication method.
• If required, touch CA certificate and select a Certification Authority (CA) certificate. Note: Certificates are
installed using the Security settings.
• If required, touch User certificate and select a user certificate. Note: User certificates are installed using
the Security settings.
• If required, in the Identity text box, enter the username credentials.
• If desired, in the Anonymous identity text box, enter an anonymous identity username.
• If required, in the Password text box, enter the password for then given identity.
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By default, the network Proxy is set to None and the IP settings is set to DHCP. See Configuring for a
Proxy Server on page 86 for setting connection to a proxy server and see Configuring the Device to
Use a Static IP Address on page 87 for setting the device to use a static IP address.
1. Touch SAVE.
2. Touch .
Configuring for a Proxy Server
A proxy server is a server that acts as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking resources from other
servers. A client connects to the proxy server, requesting some service, such as a file, connection, web page, or
other resource, available from a different server. The proxy server evaluates the request according to its filtering
rules. For example, it may filter traffic by IP address or protocol. If the request is validated by the filter, the proxy
provides the resource by connecting to the relevant server and requesting the service on behalf of the client.
It is important for enterprise customers to be able to set up secure computing environments within their companies,
and proxy configuration is an essential part of doing that. Proxy configuration acts as a security barrier ensuring
that the proxy server monitors all traffic between the Internet and the intranet. This is normally an integral part of
security enforcement in corporate firewalls within intranets.
1. In the Wi-Fi list, touch a network.
2. Touch Advanced options checkbox.
3. Touch Proxy settings and select Manual.
Figure 54 Proxy Settings
4. In the Proxy hostname text box, enter the address of the proxy server.
5. In the Proxy port text box, enter the port number for the proxy server.
NOTE When entering proxy addresses the Bypass proxy for field, do not use spaces or carriage returns between
addresses.
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6. In the Bypass proxy for text box, enter addresses for web sites that do not require to go through the proxy
server. Use the separator “|” between addresses.
7. Touch Connect.
8. Touch .
Configuring the Device to Use a Static IP Address
By default, the device is configured to use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to assign an Internet
protocol (IP) address when connecting to a wireless network. To configure the device to connect to a network using
a static IP address:
1. In the Wi-Fi list, touch a network.
2. Touch Show advanced options checkbox.
3. Touch IP settings and select Static.
Figure 55 Static IP Settings
4. In the IP address text box, enter an IP address for the device.
5. If required, in the Gateway text box, enter a gateway address for the device.
6. If required, in the Network prefix length text box, enter a the prefix length.
7. If required, in the DNS 1 text box, enter a Domain Name System (DNS) address.
8. If required, in the DNS 2 text box, enter a DNS address.
9. Touch Connect.
10. Touch .
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Advanced Wi-Fi Settings
NOTE Advanced Wi-Fi settings are for the device not for a specific wireless network.
• Network notification - When enabled, notifies the user when an open network is available.
• Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep - Opens a menu to set whether and when the Wi-Fi radio turns off.
• Always On - The radio stays on when the device enters suspend mode.
• Only when plugged in - The radio stays on while the device is connected to external power.
• Never - The radio turns off when the device enters suspend mode (default).
• Wi-Fi frequency band - Use to select the frequency band. Options: Automatic (default), 5 GHz only or
2.4 GHz only.
• Wi-Fi Direct
• WPS Push Button
• WPS Pin Entry
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• Install Certificates – Touch to install certificates. See
• MAC address - Displays the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the device when connecting to Wi-Fi
networks.
• IP address - Displays the IP address of the device.
Additional Settings
• Regulatory
• Country selection - Displays the acquired country code if Auto is selected else displays the selected
country code. Default: Auto.
• Region code - Displays the configured region code for the device.
• Band and Channel Selection
• Wi-Fi frequency band - Use to select the frequency band. Options: Auto (default), 5 GHz only or 2.4
GHz only.
• Available channels (2.4 GHz) - Use to select specific channels. Touch to display the Available
channels menu. Select specific channels. Touch OK.
• Available channels (5 GHz) - Use to select specific channels. Touch to display the Available
channels menu. Select specific channels. Touch OK.
• Logging
• Advanced Logging – Touch to enable advanced logging.
• Wireless logs - Use to capture Wi-Fi log files.
• Fusion Logger - Touch to open the Fusion Logger application. This application maintains a
history of high level WLAN events which helps to understand the status of connectivity.
ET5X Integrator Guide
for more information.
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Figure 56 Fusion Logger Screen
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• Fusion Status - Touch to display live status of WLAN state. Also provides information of device
and connected profile.
Figure 57 Fusion Status Screen
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• About
• Version - Displays the current Fusion information.
Remove a Wi-Fi Network
To remove a remembered or connected network:
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
2. Touch Wi-Fi.
3. In the Wi-Fi networks list, touch and hold the name of the network.
4. In the menu, touch Forget network.
5. Touch .
Wi-Fi Advanced Features
Some additional Wi-Fi settings cannot be accessed from the User Interface. They can be configured by using Wi-Fi
(CSP). Refer to EMDK documentation for the details on the Wi-Fi settings configuration using the Wi-Fi CSP.
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• Auto Time Config - Using this feature, the device can sync up its time with Zebra WLAN infrastructure.
This feature works only when the device is connected to Zebra WLAN infrastructure and the feature is
enabled on the WLAN infrastructure side. Default: disabled.
• PMKID Caching - Allows the device to skip 802.1x authentication during roaming if it had previously
connected to that AP with a full 802.1x authentication. Default: disabled. Note: disable OKC when enabling
PMKID Caching.
• Opportunistic Key Caching - Use this feature to skip 802.1x authentication during roaming. The device
will go for full 802.1x authentication for the first time it connects to the network. For subsequent roaming,
the device skips 802.1x authentication. Default: enabled.
• Cisco Centralized Key Management - Allows the device to skip 802.1x and key-handshake phases
during roaming. This feature is available only when the device is connected to a Cisco infrastructure that
supports Cisco Centralized Key Management (CCKM). Default: enabled.
• Fast Transition - Fast Transition (FT) is the fast roaming standard, 802.11r. With this feature, the device
can skip 802.1x and key-handshake phases during roam. Default: enabled.
• Fast Transition Resource Information Container - Allows the device to request TSPEC as part of
reassociation frame exchange. This helps to avoid sending a separate resource request after roaming is
completed. Default: disabled.
• Power Save - The device can be configured to work in different power save modes:
• Active - Keeps the WLAN radio always in active mode (i.e. power save mode disabled).
• Power save using WMM-PS - This is the default power save mode. Device uses WMM-PS power
save method if the AP is configured to use this. If the AP is not supporting WMM-PS, the device will
use PS-Poll power save method.
• Power save using PS-Poll - In this method, the device will use PS-Poll frames to retrieve buffered
frames from the AP.
• Null Data Power Save - In Null Data Power Save (NDP), the device will stay awake for 100 ms after
the last frame is sent or received. The device will send a Null Data packet with power management bit
cleared to retrieve buffered frames from the AP.
• 802.11k - Using 802.11k, the device can discover neighbor APs and adds support for different types of
radio resource measurements. Default: enabled.
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• Band Preference - The device can be configured to prefer one band over another. By default, device
prefers 5 GHz frequency band over 2.4 GHz.
• Subnet Roaming - When the device roams between different sub networks, if it detects that it is roaming
to a different subnet, the device will request a fresh IP address. Default: disabled.
Zebra Mobility Extensions
Zebra Mobility Extensions make use 802.11 specifications and Zebra proprietary extensions to achieve the highest
level of performance, efficiency and reliability. The ET5X adds support for the following Zebra Mobility Extensions.
• Coverage Hole Detection - The ET5X includes enhancements to the IEEE 802.11k standard. These
improvements will report gaps in signal coverage to the Zebra wireless LAN infrastructure. Network
administrators can detect and mitigate coverage gaps present in the network for greater reliability. Default:
enabled.
• Aggregated Fast Transition - Aggregated FT improves on IEEE 802.11r, Over-the-DS fast roaming. In
conjunction with Zebra wireless LAN infrastructure, the ET5X will achieve more reliable and consistent fast
roaming. Default: enabled.
• Scan Assist - The ET5X monitors neighbor access points and retrieves roaming related information from
the Zebra wireless LAN infrastructure without doing scans. Using this Scan Assist feature, the ET5X
improves roaming. Default: enabled.
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth-equipped devices can communicate without wires, using frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS)
radio frequency (RF) to transmit and receive data in the 2.4 GHz Industry Scientific and Medical (ISM) band
(802.15.1). Bluetooth wireless technology is specifically designed for short-range (10 meters (32.8 feet))
communication and low power consumption.
Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information (e.g., files, appointments, and tasks) with other
Bluetooth enabled devices such as printers, access points, and other mobile devices.
Adaptive Frequency Hopping
Adaptive Frequency Hopping (AFH) is a method of avoiding fixed frequency interferers, and can be used with
Bluetooth voice. All devices in the piconet (Bluetooth network) must be AFH-capable in order for AFH to work.
There is no AFH when connecting and discovering devices. Avoid making Bluetooth connections and discoveries
during critical 802.11b communications. AFH for Bluetooth consists of four main sections:
• Channel Classification - A method of detecting an interference on a channel-by-channel basis, or
pre-defined channel mask.
• Link Management - Coordinates and distributes the AFH information to the rest of the Bluetooth network.
• Hop Sequence Modification - Avoids interference by selectively reducing the number of hopping
channels.
• Channel Maintenance - A method for periodically re-evaluating the channels.
When AFH is enabled, the Bluetooth radio “hops around” (instead of through) the 802.11b high-rate channels. AFH
coexistence allows Enterprise devices to operate in any infrastructure.
The Bluetooth radio in this device operates as a Class 2 device power class. The maximum output power is 2.5
mW and the expected range is 10 meters (32.8 ft.). A definition of ranges based on power class is difficult to obtain
due to power and device differences, and whether one measures open space or closed office space.
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NOTE It is not recommended to perform Bluetooth wireless technology inquiry when high rate 802.11b operation
is required.
Security
The current Bluetooth specification defines security at the link level. Application-level security is not specified. This
allows application developers to define security mechanisms tailored to their specific need. Link-level security
occurs between devices, not users, while application-level security can be implemented on a per-user basis. The
Bluetooth specification defines security algorithms and procedures required to authenticate devices, and if needed,
encrypt the data flowing on the link between the devices. Device authentication is a mandatory feature of Bluetooth
while link encryption is optional.
Pairing of Bluetooth devices is accomplished by creating an initialization key used to authenticate the devices and
create a link key for them. Entering a common personal identification number (PIN) in the devices being paired
generates the initialization key. The PIN is never sent over the air. By default, the Bluetooth stack responds with no
key when a key is requested (it is up to user to respond to the key request event). Authentication of Bluetooth
devices is based-upon a challenge-response transaction. Bluetooth allows for a PIN or passkey used to create
other 128-bit keys used for security and encryption. The encryption key is derived from the link key used to
authenticate the pairing devices. Also worthy of note is the limited range and fast frequency hopping of the
Bluetooth radios that makes long-distance eavesdropping difficult.
Recommendations are:
• Perform pairing in a secure environment
• Keep PIN codes private and do not store the PIN codes in the device
• Implement application-level security.
Bluetooth Profiles
The device supports the following Bluetooth services:
• Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) - Handles the search for known and specific services as well as general
services.
• Serial Port Profile (SPP) - Allows use of RFCOMM protocol to emulate serial cable connection between
two Bluetooth peer devices. For example, connecting the device to a printer.
• Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) - Allows the device to stream stereo-quality audio to a wireless
headset or wireless stereo speakers.
• Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) - Allows the device to control A/V equipment to which a user
has access. It may be used in concert with A2DP.
• Human Interface Device Profile (HID) - Allows Bluetooth keyboards, pointing devices, gaming devices and
remote monitoring devices to connect to the device.
• Object Push Profile (OPP) - Allows the device to push and pull objects to and from a push server.
• Personal Area Network (PAN) - Allows the use of Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol to provide L3
networking capabilities over a Bluetooth link. Only PANU and PAN-NAP role are supported.
• Generic Object Exchange Profile (GOEP) - Provides a basis for other data profiles. Based on OBEX.
• Generic Access Profile (GAP) - Provides the basis for all other profiles. GAP defines how two Bluetooth
devices discover and establish a connection with each other.
• Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile (GAVDP) - Provides the basis for A2DP and VDP, the basis of the
systems designed for distributing video and audio streams using Bluetooth technology.
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• Message Access Profile (MAP) - Allows exchange of messages between devices.
• Out of Band (OOB) - Allows exchange of information used in the pairing process. Pairing is completed
using the Bluetooth radio, but requires information from the OOB mechanism. Using OOB with NFC
enables pairing when devices simply get close, rather than requiring a lengthy discovery process.
Bluetooth Power States
The Bluetooth radio is off by default.
• Suspend - When the ET5X goes into suspend mode, the Bluetooth radio stays on.
• Airplane Mode - When the ET5X is placed in Airplane Mode, the Bluetooth radio turns off. When Airplane
mode is disabled, the Bluetooth radio returns to the prior state. When in Airplane Mode, the Bluetooth radio
can be turned back on if desired.
Bluetooth Radio Power
Turn off the Bluetooth radio to save power or if entering an area with radio restrictions (e.g., an airplane). When the
radio is off, other Bluetooth devices cannot see or connect to the device. Turn on the Bluetooth radio to exchange
information with other Bluetooth devices (within range). Communicate only with Bluetooth radios in close proximity.
NOTE To achieve the best battery life turn off radios when not in use.
Enabling Bluetooth
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
2. Touch Bluetooth.
3. Slide the switch to the right. ON appears and appears in the Status bar.
4. Touch .
Disabling Bluetooth
1. Touch Bluetooth.
2. Slide the switch to the left. OFF appears.
3. Touch .
Discovering Bluetooth Device(s)
The ET5X can receive information from discovered devices without pairing. However, once paired, the ET5X and a
paired device exchange information automatically when the Bluetooth radio is on. To find Bluetooth devices in the
area:
1. Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on both devices.
2. Ensure that the Bluetooth device to discover is in discoverable mode.
3. Ensure that the two devices are within 10 meters (32.8 feet) of one another.
4. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
5. Touch Bluetooth.
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6. The ET5X begins searching for discoverable Bluetooth devices in the area and displays them under Available
devices.
7. Scroll through the list and select a device. The Bluetooth pairing request dialog box appears.
Figure 58 Bluetooth Pairing
NOTE For older Bluetooth devices, Enter a PIN in the text box and touch OK. Enter the same PIN on the other
device.
8. Touch Pair on both devices.
9. The Bluetooth device is added to the Paired devices list and a trusted (“paired”) connection is established.
Changing the Bluetooth Name
By default, the ET5X has a generic Bluetooth name that is visible to other devices when connected.
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
2. Touch Bluetooth.
3. If Bluetooth is not on, slide the switch to the ON position.
4. Touch .
5. Touch Rename this device.
6. Enter a name and touch Rename.
7. Touch .
Connecting to a Bluetooth Device
Once paired, connect to a Bluetooth device.
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
2. Touch Bluetooth.
3. If Bluetooth is off, slide the switch to the ON position.
4. In the Paired devices list, touch and hold on a unconnected Bluetooth device until a menu appears.
5. Touch Connect. When connected, the device is displayed as connected in the list.
Selecting Profiles on the Bluetooth Device
Some Bluetooth devices have multiple profiles. To select a profile:
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
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2. Touch Bluetooth.
3. In the Paired devices list, touch next to the device name.
4. Under Use for, check or uncheck a profile to allow the device to use that profile.
5. Touch OK.
6. Touch .
Unpairing a Bluetooth Device
To unpair a Bluetooth device and erase all pairing information:
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .
2. Touch Bluetooth.
3. In the Paired devices list, touch next to the device name.
4. Touch FORGET.
5. Touch .
Near Field Communications
NFC/HF RFID is a short-range wireless connectivity technology standard that enables secure transaction between
a reader and a contactless smart card. The technology is based on ISO/IEC 14443 type A and B (proximity), Felica
and ISO/IEC 15693 (vicinity) standards, using the HF 13.56 MHz unlicensed band. The ET5X supports three
operating modes:
• Reader mode
• Peer-to-Peer communication
• Card Emulation mode.
NOTE See Technical Specifications for information on NFC card support.
Using NFC, the ET5X can:
• Read contactless cards such as contactless tickets, NFC labels, HF tokens or standard smart cards.
• Read and write information to contactless cards such as SmartPosters and tickets, as well as devices with
NFC interface such as vending machines.
• Read information from supported medical sensors.
• Pair with supported Bluetooth devices such as printers and headsets.
• Exchange data with another NFC device.
• Emulate contactless card such as ticket or V-card.
The ET5X NFC antenna is uniquely positioned to read NFC cards from the front of the device.
Reading NFC Cards and RFID Tags
The ET5X supports reading NFC cards and RFID tags. The NFC antenna is located on the back of the device
under the NFC logo.
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NFC Antenna
Location
1. Make sure NFC is turned on.
a. Touch Settings > More.
b. Ensure that the NFC switch is in the on (green) position.
c. Touch Home.
2. Launch an NFC enabled application.
3. Hold device as shown.
Figure 59 Reading NFC Card
4. Move NFC card until the ET5X detects the card.
5. Hold the card steadily until the transaction is complete (usually indicated by the application).
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Data Capture
The ET5X supports data capture using:
• SE4750 Expansion Back
• RS507 hands-free Imager
• RS6000 scanner (supported on BSP 02-14-30 and above)
• DS3608SR/ER USB scanners (supported on BSP 02-14-30 and above)
• DS3678 SR/ER Bluetooth scanners (supported on BSP 02-14-30 and above).
Expansion Back
The Expansion Backs are bar code scanning solutions for both 1D and 2D bar code symbologies. Expansion
Backs are available in the following configurations:
• SE4750 Expansion Back for 8” tablet
• SE4750 Expansion Back for 10” tablet.
Install the Expansion Back prior to use. Refer to the ET5X Integration Guide for installation instructions.
RS507 Hands-Free Imager
The RS507 Hands-free Imager is a wearable bar code scan solution for both 1D and 2D bar code symbologies.
The scanner supports Bluetooth Human Interface Device (HID) connection to the device.
Figure 60 RS507 Hands-Free Imager
See to the RS507 Hands-free Imager Product Reference Guide for more information.
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RS6000 Bluetooth Ring Scanner
The RS6000 Bluetooth Ring Scanner is a wearable barcode scan solution for both 1D and 2D barcode
symbologies.
Figure 61 RS6000 Bluetooth Ring Scanner
Refer to the RS6000 Bluetooth Ring Scanner Product Reference Guide for more information.
Scanning Considerations
Scanning consists of; aim, scan and decode. Scanning performance can be optimized by considering the range
and the scanning angle:
• Range
Any scanning device decodes well over a particular working range (minimum and maximum distances
from the bar code). This range varies according to bar code density and scanning device optics.
Scanning within range brings quick and constant decodes; scanning too close or too far away prevents
decodes. Move the scanner closer and further away to find the right working range for the bar codes being
scanned. However, the situation is complicated by the availability of various integrated scanning modules.
The best way to specify the appropriate working range per bar code density is through a chart called a
decode zone for each scan module. A decode zone simply plots working range as a function of minimum
element widths of bar code symbols.
• Angle
The scan angle is important for optimizing decode performance. When laser beams reflect directly back
into the scanner from the bar code, this specular reflection can “blind” the scanner.
To avoid this, scan the bar code so that the beam does not bounce directly back. But do not scan at too
sharp an angle; the scanner needs to collect scattered reflections from the scan to make a successful
decode. Practice quickly shows what tolerances to work within.
NOTE Contact the Zebra Global Customer Support if chronic scanning difficulties develop. Decoding of properly
printed bar codes should be quick and effortless.
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Imaging
The imagers have the following features:
• Omnidirectional (360°) reading of a variety of bar code symbologies, including the most popular linear,
postal, PDF417, and 2D matrix code types.
• The ability to capture and download images to a host for a variety of imaging applications.
• Advanced intuitive laser aiming for easy point-and-shoot operation.
The imager uses digital camera technology to take a digital picture of a bar code, stores the resulting image in its
memory, and executes state-of-the-art software decoding algorithms to extract the data from the image.
Bar Code Capture Using the SE4750 Expansion Back
To read a bar code:
1. Launch an application.
2. Ensure that the text field is in focus.
3. Point the Expansion Back exit window at a bar code.
Figure 62 Bar Code Scanning with Expansion Back with SE4750
4. Press and hold the Scan button.
The red laser aiming pattern turns on to assist in aiming. Ensure the bar code is within the area formed by the
cross-hairs in the aiming pattern. The aiming dot is used for increased visibility in bright lighting conditions.
The Expansion Back beeps to indicate the bar code was decoded successfully.
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Figure 63 SE4750 Expansion Back Aiming Pattern
5. Release the Scan button. The bar code data displays on the screen.
Bar Code Capture Using RS507 Hands-Free Imager
Pair the RS507 with the ET5x. See Pairing the RS507/RS6000 Using SSI on page 104 or Pairing the
RS507/RS6000 Using HID on page 104
for more information.
1. Ensure that an application is open on the device and a text field is in focus (text cursor in text field).
2. Point the RS507 at a bar code.
Figure 64 Bar Code Scanning with RS507
3. Press and hold the trigger.
The red laser aiming pattern turns on to assist in aiming. Ensure the bar code is within the area formed by the
cross-hairs in the aiming pattern. The aiming dot is used for increased visibility in bright lighting conditions.
The RS507 LEDs light green, a beep sounds to indicate the bar code was decoded successfully. Note that
when the RS507 is in Pick List Mode, the RS507 does no t decode the bar code until the cent er of the crosshair
touches the bar code.
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