Zebra ET5X User Manual
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
....... 133
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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 .
Getting Started
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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