Zebra ET5x Quick Reference Guide

ET5X

Enterprise Tablet

Quick Reference Guide

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Warranty

For the complete Zebra hardware product warranty statement, go to: http://www.zebra.com/warranty.

Service Information

If you have a problem using the equipment, contact your facility’s Technical or Systems Support. If there is a
problem with the equipment, they will contact the Zebra Support at: http:www.zebra.com/support.

For the latest version of this guide go to: http://www.zebra.com/support.

Software Support

Zebra wants to ensure that customers have the latest release of entitled software at the time of product
purchase.

To confirm that your Zebra device shipped with the latest release of entitled software, visit:
www.zebra.com/support. Check for the latest software from Software Downloads > Product Line/Product >
Go.

If your device does not have the latest entitled software release as of your product purchase date, please
e-mail a request to Zebra at: [e-mail].

You must include the following essential device information with your request:

• Model number

• Serial number

• Proof of purchase

• Title of the software download you are requesting.
If it is determined by Zebra that your device is entitled to the latest software release, you will receive an e-mail

containing a link directing you to a Zebra web site to download the appropriate software.

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Introduction

The ET5X are Windows® and Android™ based tablets that come in 8” and 10” configurations.

•ET50: WLAN only

• ET55: WLAN and WWAN.

Features

NOTE

Windows button only available on Windows tablets.

Item Description

1 Ambient Light Sensor - Recognizes the ambient light and adjusts the display brightness (if

2 Front Microphone - Use for voice communications (Windows Tablets only) or audio

3 Front Facing Camera - Use for video conferencing (Windows Tablets only) or capturing

enabled).

recordings.

images and video.

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Item Description

4 Camera Indicator LED - Lights red when the camera is activate. Momentarily lights red when

5 Charging Indicator LED - Indicates charging status.

6 Windows Button - Press to launch the Windows Home screen (Windows Tablets only).

the device boots and shuts down.

• OFF - device is not connected to charger.

• ORANGE - device is charging.

• GREEN - device is connected and fully charged.

• RED - charge error.

Item Description

7 Rear Camera - 8MP auto-focus camera for high resolution images and video.

8 Camera LED Flash - Provides illumination for the camera.

9 Rear Microphone - Use during video recordings.

10 Power Button - Push once to start the ET5X; push it again to enable sleep mode. Push and hold

11 Volume Key - Push the left side to reduce the volume. Press the right side to increase the volume.

12 3.5 mm Audio Jack - Use to connect to headset with microphone.

13 MicroSD Card Slot - Provides storage for microSD Card (up to 2 TB).

14 Micro USB Interface (charging only) - Provides for charging the ET5X using USB cable and

15 USB 2.0 Port - Provides input for USB devices.

16 Back Cover - Covers the service replaceable battery.

it to shut down the ET5X.

power supply. On Android devices, provides communication with host computer.

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Item Description

17 NFC Antenna Position - Use to read NFC cards and RFID tags.

18 Stereo Speakers - Provides audio playback.

19 Docking Connector - Interfaces with the cradle.

Installing a micro SIM Card (ET55 Only)

To install a micro SIM card:

1. Press the Power button to turn off the ET55.

2. Lift the notched corner of 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).

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5. Insert the micro SIM card with contacts facing down.

CAUTION

Do not use nano to micro SIM card adapters. Only use micro SIM cards.

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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CAUTION

properly may damage the battery cover.

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 ET5X.

9. Carefully press down around the edge of the cover. Make sure that the cover is seated properly.

Be aware of the orientation of the battery cover. Failure to replace the battery cover

10.Press Power button to turn on the ET55.

Install a micro SD Card

To install a microSD card:

1. Open access door.

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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.

Charging the ET5X

Use the Communication and Charging Cradle, Rugged Communication and Charging Cradle or Charge Only
Cradle to charge the ET5X.

NOTE

The Charge Only Cradle (CRD-ET5X-1SCG1) and the Communication and Charge
Cradle (CRD-ET5X-1SCOM1) come with two inserts; tall insert and short insert. Install the tall
insert when using an ET5X without a Rugged Frame and Expansion Back. Install the small insert
when using an ET5X with an Expansion Back and without a Rugged Frame. Do not install either
insert when using the ET5X with the Rugged Frame.

The Rugged Communication and Charge Cradle (CRD-ET5X-1SCOM1R) does not come with
inserts. Use with ET5X and Rugged Frame with IO Adapter.

Setup the Charge Only Cradle or Communication Cradle, power supply, PWR-BGA12V50W0WW,
DC Line Cord CBL-DC-388A1-01 and country-specific AC line cord, sold separately.