Zebra TC51 User Guide

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TC51

MN-002868-07

Touch Computer

User Guide

for Android™ Version 6.0.1

TC51

USER GUIDE FOR ANDROID VERSION 6.0.1

MN-002868-07

Rev. A

January 2020

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Revision History

Changes to the original guide are listed below:

Change Date Description

-01 Rev. A 11/2016 Initial release.

-02 Rev. A 01/2017 Add Google trademark requirements.

-03 Rev. A 05/2017 Add TC51-HC (Healthcare) configuration.

-04 Rev. A 07/2017 Supports software update for BSP 19-01.4.

-05 Rev. A 12/2017 Updated Accessories List.

-06 Rev. A 8/2018 Update cleaning procedures.

-07 Rev. A 1/2020 Update battery details in Charging the Battery section.

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Revision History ................................................................................................................................. ii

About This Guide

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... ix

Documentation Set ........................................................................................................................... ix

Configurations................................................................................................................................... ix

Software Versions.............................................................................................................................. x

Chapter Descriptions ......................................................................................................................... x

Notational Conventions..................................................................................................................... xi

Icon Conventions .............................................................................................................................. xi

Related Documents .......................................................................................................................... xi

Service Information ........................................................................................................................... xii

Provide Documentation Feedback.................................................................................................... xii

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Unpacking ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Features ......................................................................................................................................... 1-2

Setup .............................................................................................................................................. 1-4

Installing a microSD Card ........................................................................................................ 1-4

Installing the Battery ................................................................................................................. 1-7

Charging the Battery ................................................................................................................ 1-7

Charging Indicators .................................................................................................................. 1-8

Google Account Setup ............................................................................................................. 1-8

Replacing the Battery ..................................................................................................................... 1-8

Replacing the microSD Card ....................................................................................................... 1-10

Accessing Device Settings ........................................................................................................... 1-11

Battery Management .................................................................................................................... 1-11

Monitor Battery Usage ........................................................................................................... 1-11

Low Battery Notification ......................................................................................................... 1-12

Battery Optimization ............................................................................................................... 1-13

Turning Off the Radios ..................................................................................................... 1-13

Setting the Date and Time ........................................................................................................... 1-13

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Display Setting ............................................................................................................................. 1-14

Setting the Screen Brightness ................................................................................................ 1-14

Setting Screen Rotation ......................................................................................................... 1-14

Setting Home Screen Rotation ............................................................................................... 1-14

Setting Screen Timeout Setting ............................................................................................. 1-15

Setting Font Size .................................................................................................................... 1-15

Touch Panel Mode ................................................................................................................. 1-16

Setting Notification LED ......................................................................................................... 1-17

General Sound Setting ................................................................................................................. 1-17

Wake-Up Sources ........................................................................................................................ 1-19

Chapter 2: Using the TC51

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 2-1

Google Mobile Services ................................................................................................................. 2-1

Home Screen ................................................................................................................................. 2-2

Status Bar ................................................................................................................................ 2-3

Status Icons ....................................................................................................................... 2-4

Notification Icons ................................................................................................................ 2-4

Managing Notifications ............................................................................................................. 2-5

Application Shortcuts and Widgets .......................................................................................... 2-6

Adding an Application to the Home Screen ....................................................................... 2-6

Adding a Widget to the Home Screen ................................................................................ 2-7

Moving Items on the Home Screen .................................................................................... 2-7

Removing an Application Shortcut or Widget from the Home Screen ............................... 2-7

Folders ..................................................................................................................................... 2-7

Creating a Folder ............................................................................................................... 2-7

Naming Folders .................................................................................................................. 2-7

Removing a Folder ............................................................................................................. 2-8

Home Screen Wallpaper .......................................................................................................... 2-8

Using the Touchscreen .................................................................................................................. 2-8

Keyboards ...................................................................................................................................... 2-9

Keyboard Configuration ..................................................................................................... 2-9

Using the Enterprise Keyboard ................................................................................................ 2-9

Numeric Tab ....................................................................................................................... 2-9

Alpha Tab ......................................................................................................................... 2-10

Additional Character Tab ................................................................................................. 2-10

Scan Tab .......................................................................................................................... 2-11

Using the Android Keyboard .................................................................................................. 2-11

Editing Text ...................................................................................................................... 2-11

Entering Numbers, Symbols and Special Characters ...................................................... 2-11

Applications .................................................................................................................................. 2-13

Accessing Applications .......................................................................................................... 2-17

Switching Between Recent Applications ................................................................................ 2-17

Un-Locking the Screen ................................................................................................................ 2-18

Resetting the Device .................................................................................................................... 2-22

Performing a Soft Reset ......................................................................................................... 2-22

Performing a Hard Reset ....................................................................................................... 2-22

Suspend Mode ............................................................................................................................. 2-23

Transferring Files with a Host Computer via USB ....................................................................... 2-23

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Transferring Files using Media Transfer Protocol .................................................................. 2-24

Transferring Files using Photo Transfer Protocol ................................................................... 2-24

Disconnect from the Host Computer ...................................................................................... 2-25

Chapter 3: Applications

ActiveEdge Touch Zone ................................................................................................................. 3-1

Battery Manager ............................................................................................................................ 3-5

File Browser ................................................................................................................................... 3-8

Contacts ......................................................................................................................................... 3-9

Adding a Contact ...................................................................................................................... 3-9

Editing Contacts ....................................................................................................................... 3-9

Deleting Contacts ..................................................................................................................... 3-9

Camera ........................................................................................................................................ 3-10

Taking Photos ........................................................................................................................ 3-10

Taking a Panoramic Photo ..................................................................................................... 3-11

Recording Videos ................................................................................................................... 3-12

Photo Settings ........................................................................................................................ 3-13

Video Settings ........................................................................................................................ 3-13

Gallery .......................................................................................................................................... 3-15

Working with Albums .............................................................................................................. 3-16

Share an Album ............................................................................................................... 3-17

Get Album Information ..................................................................................................... 3-17

Deleting an Album ............................................................................................................ 3-17

Working with Photos .............................................................................................................. 3-18

Viewing and Browsing Photos .......................................................................................... 3-18

Cropping a Photo ............................................................................................................. 3-19

Setting a Photo as a Contact Icon .................................................................................... 3-19

Share a Photo .................................................................................................................. 3-20

Deleting a Photo ............................................................................................................... 3-20

Working with Videos ............................................................................................................... 3-20

Watching Videos .............................................................................................................. 3-20

Sharing a Video ................................................................................................................ 3-20

Deleting a Video ............................................................................................................... 3-20

DataWedge Demonstration .......................................................................................................... 3-22

Sound Recorder ........................................................................................................................... 3-24

PTT Express Voice Client ............................................................................................................ 3-25

PTT Audible Indicators ........................................................................................................... 3-25

Notification Icons .................................................................................................................... 3-26

Enabling PTT Communication ............................................................................................... 3-27

Selecting a Talk Group ........................................................................................................... 3-27

PTT Communication .............................................................................................................. 3-27

Creating a Group Call ...................................................................................................... 3-28

Responding with a Private Response .............................................................................. 3-28

Disabling PTT Express Voice Client Communication ............................................................ 3-28

RxLogger ..................................................................................................................................... 3-29

SimulScan Demo ......................................................................................................................... 3-30

Exporting Sample Forms ........................................................................................................ 3-30

Postal, Transportation and Logistics Example ....................................................................... 3-31

Manufacturing Example ......................................................................................................... 3-33

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Settings .................................................................................................................................. 3-35

Advanced Settings ................................................................................................................. 3-36

Demo Customization .............................................................................................................. 3-37

Default Templates ............................................................................................................ 3-38

Elemez ......................................................................................................................................... 3-40

Disabling Elemez Data Collection .......................................................................................... 3-40

Enabling Elemez Data Collection ........................................................................................... 3-41

Chapter 4: Data Capture

Imaging .......................................................................................................................................... 4-1

Operational Modes ................................................................................................................... 4-1

RS507 Hands-Free Imager ............................................................................................................ 4-2

RS6000 Bluetooth Ring Scanner ................................................................................................... 4-2

DS3678 Digital Scanner ................................................................................................................. 4-2

Scanning Considerations ............................................................................................................... 4-3

Bar Code Scanning with Internal Imager ....................................................................................... 4-3

Bar Code Capture with RS6000 Bluetooth Ring Scanner .............................................................. 4-5

Bar Code Capture with RS507 Hands-Free Imager ...................................................................... 4-6

Bar Code Capture with DS3678 Bluetooth Scanner ...................................................................... 4-7

Pairing the RS507/RS6000 Hands-Free Imager ............................................................................ 4-8

Pairing Using Near Field Communication ................................................................................ 4-9

Pairing in HID Mode Using Near Field Communication ........................................................... 4-9

Pairing Using Simple Serial Interface ..................................................................................... 4-11

Pairing Using Bluetooth Human Interface Device .................................................................. 4-11

Pairing the DS3678 Digital Scanner ............................................................................................ 4-12

Pairing Using Simple Serial Interface ..................................................................................... 4-12

Pairing Using Bluetooth Human Interface Device .................................................................. 4-13

DataWedge .................................................................................................................................. 4-14

Enabling DataWedge ............................................................................................................. 4-14

Disabling DataWedge ............................................................................................................ 4-14

Chapter 5: Wireless

Wireless Local Area Networks ....................................................................................................... 5-1

Scan and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network ..................................................................................... 5-1

Remove a Wi-Fi Network ......................................................................................................... 5-3

Bluetooth ........................................................................................................................................ 5-4

Adaptive Frequency Hopping ................................................................................................... 5-4

Security .................................................................................................................................... 5-4

Bluetooth Profiles ..................................................................................................................... 5-5

Bluetooth Power States ............................................................................................................ 5-5

Bluetooth Radio Power ............................................................................................................ 5-6

Enabling Bluetooth ............................................................................................................. 5-6

Disabling Bluetooth ............................................................................................................ 5-6

Discovering Bluetooth Device(s) .............................................................................................. 5-6

Changing the Bluetooth Name ................................................................................................. 5-6

Connecting to a Bluetooth Device ............................................................................................ 5-7

Unpairing a Bluetooth Device ................................................................................................... 5-7

Near Field Communications ........................................................................................................... 5-8

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Reading NFC Cards ................................................................................................................. 5-8

Sharing Information Using NFC ............................................................................................... 5-9

Chapter 6: Accessories

Accessories .................................................................................................................................... 6-1

1-Slot USB Charge Cradle ............................................................................................................. 6-4

Charging the Device ................................................................................................................. 6-4

Inserting a TC51 with Rugged Boot into Cradle ....................................................................... 6-5

Battery Charging ...................................................................................................................... 6-6

Charging Temperature ....................................................................................................... 6-6

4-Slot Charge Only Cradle with Battery Charger ........................................................................... 6-7

Charging the TC51 ................................................................................................................... 6-7

Inserting a TC51 with Rugged Boot into Cradle ....................................................................... 6-9

Battery Charging ...................................................................................................................... 6-9

Main Battery Charging ....................................................................................................... 6-9

Spare Battery Charging ...................................................................................................... 6-9

Charging Temperature ..................................................................................................... 6-10

5-Slot Charge Only Cradle ........................................................................................................... 6-11

Charging the TC51 ................................................................................................................. 6-11

Inserting a TC51 with Rugged Boot into Cradle ..................................................................... 6-12

Battery Charging .................................................................................................................... 6-13

Charging Temperature ..................................................................................................... 6-13

5-Slot Ethernet Cradle ................................................................................................................. 6-14

Charging the TC51 ................................................................................................................. 6-14

Inserting a TC51 with Rugged Boot into Cradle ..................................................................... 6-15

Battery Charging .................................................................................................................... 6-15

Charging Temperature ..................................................................................................... 6-16

Establishing Ethernet Connection .......................................................................................... 6-16

LED Indicators ........................................................................................................................ 6-16

4-Slot Battery Charger ................................................................................................................. 6-17

Charging Spare Batteries ....................................................................................................... 6-17

Battery Charging .................................................................................................................... 6-18

Spare Battery Charging .................................................................................................... 6-18

Charging Temperature ..................................................................................................... 6-18

Rugged Boot ................................................................................................................................ 6-19

Installation .............................................................................................................................. 6-19

Installing Stylus ...................................................................................................................... 6-20

Charging with Cradles ............................................................................................................ 6-21

Basic Hand Strap Kit .................................................................................................................... 6-23

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Removal ................................................................................................................................. 6-24

2.5 mm Audio Adapter ................................................................................................................. 6-26

3.5 mm Audio Adapter ................................................................................................................. 6-28

Rugged Charge/USB Cable ......................................................................................................... 6-30

Connecting to TC51 ............................................................................................................... 6-30

Connecting to TC51 with Rugged Boot .................................................................................. 6-31

USB Communication .............................................................................................................. 6-32

Charging the Device ............................................................................................................... 6-32

Disconnecting the Rugged Charge/USB Cable ..................................................................... 6-33

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Battery Charging .................................................................................................................... 6-34

Main Battery Charging ..................................................................................................... 6-34

Charging Temperature ..................................................................................................... 6-34

Trigger Handle ............................................................................................................................. 6-35

Installing the Rugged Boot ..................................................................................................... 6-35

Installing the Optional Lanyard ............................................................................................... 6-37

Inserting the Device into the Trigger Handle .......................................................................... 6-38

Removing the Device from the Trigger Handle ...................................................................... 6-39

Power Supply ............................................................................................................................... 6-41

Chapter 7: Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Maintaining the TC51 ..................................................................................................................... 7-1

Display Best Practices ................................................................................................................... 7-2

Image Retention ....................................................................................................................... 7-2

Battery Safety Guidelines .............................................................................................................. 7-2

Cleaning Instructions ..................................................................................................................... 7-3

Approved Cleanser Active Ingredients ..................................................................................... 7-3

Approved Disinfectant Cleaners for TC51-Healthcare ............................................................. 7-4

Harmful Ingredients .................................................................................................................. 7-4

Cleaning Instructions ................................................................................................................ 7-4

Special Cleaning Notes ............................................................................................................ 7-4

Recommended Cleaning Materials .......................................................................................... 7-5

TC51-Standard and Healthcare ......................................................................................... 7-5

TC51-Healthcare Only ....................................................................................................... 7-5

Cleaning Frequency ................................................................................................................. 7-5

Cleaning the TC51 ......................................................................................................................... 7-5

Housing .................................................................................................................................... 7-5

Display ..................................................................................................................................... 7-5

Camera and Exit Window ......................................................................................................... 7-5

Battery Guide Slots .................................................................................................................. 7-6

Battery Connector and Locating Magnet Cleaning ........................................................................ 7-6

Cleaning Cradle Connectors .......................................................................................................... 7-7

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 7-8

TC51 ........................................................................................................................................ 7-8

Appendix A: Technical Specifications

TC51 ............................................................................................................................................. A-1

Index

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Introduction

This guide provides information about using the TC51 mobile computer and accessories. The TC51 refers to both the TC51 (Standard) and TC51-HC (Healthcare) configurations, except where noted.

NOTE Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and can differ from actual screens.

Documentation Set

The documentation set for the TC51 provides information for specific user needs, and includes:

•

TC51 Touch Computer Quick Start Guide - describes how to get the TC51 up and running.

•

TC51 Touch Computer User Guide for Android Version 6.0.1 - describes how to use the TC51.

•

TC51 Touch Computer Integrator Guide for Android Version 6.0.1 - describes how to set up the TC51 and accessories.

Configurations

This guide covers the following configurations:

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Configuration Radios Display Memory

TC510K-1 WLAN: 802.11

a/b/g/n/d/h/i/k/r WPAN: Bluetooth v4.1 Low Energy

TC510K-2 WLAN: 802.11

a/b/g/n/d/h/i/k/r WPAN: Bluetooth v4.1 Low Energy

Software Versions

To determine the current software versions, swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick

access panel and then touch .

Touch About phone.

•

Model number- Displays the model number.

•

Android version - Displays the operating system version.

•

Kernel version - Displays the kernel version number.

5.0” High Definition (1280 x

720) LCD

5.0” High Definition (1280 x

720) LCD

2 GB RAM / 16 GB Flash or 4 GB RAM / 32 GB Flash

Data Capture

Options

2D imager (SE-4710) and integrated NFC

Operating

System

Android-based, Google™ Mobile Services (GMS)

6.0.1.

Android-based, Android Open-Source Project 6.0.1

•

Build number - Displays the software build number.

To determine the device serial number, touch About phone > Status.

•

Serial number - Displays the serial number.

Chapter Descriptions

Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

•

Chapter 1, Getting Started provides information on getting the TC51 up and running for the first time.

•

Chapter 2, Using the TC51 provides information for operating the TC51.

•

Chapter 3, Applications provides information on using applications installed on the TC51.

•

Chapter 4, Data Capture provides information for capturing bar code data using the imager.

•

Chapter 5, Wireless provides information on the various wireless options.

•

Chapter 6, Accessories provides information for using the accessories for the TC51.

•

Chapter 7, Maintenance and Troubleshooting includes instructions on cleaning and provides troubleshooting

solutions for potential problems during TC51 operation.

•

Appendix A, Technical Specifications provides the technical specifications for the TC51.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

•

Italics are used to highlight the following:

• Chapters and sections in this and related documents

• Icons on a screen.

•

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

• Button names on a screen.

•

Bullets (•) indicate:

• Action items

• Lists of alternatives

• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential

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Sequential lists (for example, lists that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.

Icon Conventions

The documentation set is designed to give the reader more visual clues. The following graphic icons are used throughout the documentation set. These icons and their associated meanings are described below.

WARNING! The word WARNING with the associated safety icon implies information that, if

disregarded, could result in death or serious injury, or serious product damage.

CAUTION The word CAUTION with the associated safety icon implies information that, if

disregarded, may result in minor or moderate injury, or serious product damage.

NOTE NOTE contains information more important than the surrounding text, such as exceptions or

preconditions. They also refer the reader elsewhere for additional information, remind the reader how to complete an action (when it is not part of the current procedure, for instance), or tell the reader where something is located on the screen. There is no warning level associated with a note.

Service Information

If you have a problem with the equipment, contact Customer Support in the region. Contact information is available at: http://www.zebra.com/support.

When contacting support, please have the following information available:

•

Serial number of the unit (found on manufacturing label)

•

Model number or product name (found on manufacturing label)

•

Software type and version number

Customer Support responds to calls by email or telephone within the time limits set forth in support agreements.

If the problem cannot be solved by Customer Support, the user may need to return the equipment for servicing and will be given specific directions. We are not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty. Remove the microSD card from the device before shipping for service.

If the device was purchased from a business partner, contact that business partner for support.

Provide Documentation Feedback

If you have comments, questions, or suggestions about this guide, send an email to EVM-Techdocs@zebra.com.

CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED

This chapter provides information for getting the device up and running for the first time.

Unpacking

1. Carefully remove all protective material from the TC51 and save the shipping container for later storage and

shipping.

2. Verify that the following were received:

• TC51 mobile computer

15.48 Watt hours (typical) / > 4,150 mAh PowerPrecision+ Lithium-ion battery

• >

• Regulatory Guide.

3. Inspect the equipment for damage. If any equipment is missing or damaged, contact the Global Customer

Support center immediately.

4. Prior to using the TC51 for the first time, remove the protective shipping film that covers the scan window,

display and camera window.

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Features

NOTE All features are available on both the TC51 (Standard) and TC51-HC (Healthcare)

configurations, except where noted.

Figure 1-1 TC51 Front View

Table 1-1 Front View Features

Number Item Function

1 PTT Button Initiates push-to-talk communications (programmable).

2 Scan Button Initiates data capture (programmable).

3 ActiveEdge Touch Zone Programmable dynamic soft key positioned near the perimeter of the

display for one-touch access to a frequently used application or function. Available on builds BSP 19-01.4 and above.

4 Microphone Use for communications in Handset mode.

5 Interface Connector Provides USB host and client communications, audio and device

charging via cables and accessories.

CAUTION: Do not remove the interface connector to ensure proper device sealing.

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Table 1-1 Front View Features (Continued)

Number Item Function

6 Speaker Provides audio output for video and music playback. Provides audio in

speakerphone mode.

7 Touch Screen Displays all information needed to operate the TC51.

8 Charging/Notification LED Indicates battery charging status while charging and application

generated notifications.

9 Light Sensor Determines ambient light for controlling display backlight intensity.

10 Proximity Sensor Determines proximity for turning off display when in handset mode.

11 Microphone Use for communications in Speakerphone mode.

12 Data Capture LED Indicates data capture status.

13 Receiver Use for audio playback in Handset mode.

14 Front Camera (TC51-HC) Takes photos and videos.

Figure 1-2 TC51 Rear View

Table 1-2 Back View Features

Number Item Function

15 Battery Provides power to the device.

16 Battery Release Latches Press to remove the battery.

17 Programmable Button Programmable.

18 Headset Jack (TC51 Standard) For audio output to headset.

19 Exit Window Provides data capture using the imager.

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Table 1-2 Back View Features (Continued)

Number Item Function

20 Power Button Turns the display on and off. Press and hold to reset the device, power

21 Camera Flash Provides illumination for the camera.

22 Rear Camera Takes photos and videos.

23 Volume Up/Down Button Increase and decrease audio volume (programmable).

24 Scan Button Initiates data capture (programmable).

25 NFC Antenna Provides communication with other NFC-enabled devices.

26 Basic Hand Strap Mount (TC51 Standard) Provides mounting point for Basic Hand Strap

Setup

off or swap battery.

accessory.

Perform this procedure to start using the TC51 for the first time.

1. Install a micro secure digital (SD) card (optional).

2. Install hand strap (optional).

3. Install the battery.

4. Charge the TC51.

5. Power on the TC51.

Installing a microSD Card

The microSD card slot provides secondary non-volatile storage. The slot is located under the battery pack. Refer to the documentation provided with the card for more information, and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for use.

CAUTION Follow proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions to avoid damaging the microSD card. Proper

ESD precautions include, but are not limited to, working on an ESD mat and ensuring that the operator is properly grounded.

1. Lift the access door.

Figure 1-3 Lift Access Door

2. Slide the microSD card holder to the unlock position.

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Figure 1-4 Unlock microSD Card Holder

3. Lift the microSD card holder.

Figure 1-5 Lift the microSD Card Holder

4. Insert the microSD card into the card holder door ensuring that the card slides into the holding tabs on each

side of the door.

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Figure 1-6 Insert microSD Card in Holder

5. Close the microSD card holder and slide into the lock position.

Figure 1-7 Re-install Access Door

CAUTION Access door must be replaced and securely seated to ensure proper device sealing.

6. Re-install the access door.

Figure 1-8 Replace Access Door

Installing the Battery

1. Insert the battery, bottom first, into the battery compartment in the back of the TC51.

Figure 1-9 Insert Bottom of Battery into Battery Compartment

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2. Press the battery down into the battery compartment until the battery release latches snap into place.

Charging the Battery

Before using the TC51 for the first time, charge the main battery until the green Charging/Notification light emitting diode (LED) remains lit. To charge the TC51 use a cable or a cradle with the appropriate power supply. For information about the accessories available for the TC51 see Chapter 6, Accessories for more information.

15.48 Watt hours (typical) / > 4,150 mAh battery charges from fully depleted to 90% in approximately 2.5

The > hours and from fully depleted to 100% in approximately three hours.

NOTE In many cases the 90% charge provides plenty of charge for daily use. A full 100% charge lasts for

approximately 14 hours of use.

To achieve the best fast charging results use only Zebra charging accessories and batteries. Charge batteries at room temperature with the TC51 in sleep mode.

Charge batteries in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). The TC51 or accessory always performs battery charging in a safe and intelligent manner. At higher temperatures (e.g. approximately +37°C (+98°F)) the TC51 or accessory may for small periods of time alternately enable and disable battery charging to keep the battery at acceptable temperatures. The TC51 or accessory indicates when charging is disabled due to abnormal temperatures via its LED and a notification appears on the display.

1. To charge the main battery, connect the charging accessory to the appropriate power source.

2. Insert the TC51 into a cradle or attach to a cable. The TC51 turns on and begins charging. The

Charging/Notification LED blinks amber while charging, then turns solid green when fully charged.

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Charging Indicators

Table 1-3 Charging/Notification LED Charging Indicators

State LED Indication

Off TC51 is not charging. TC51 is not inserted correctly in the

cradle or connected to a power source. Charger/cradle is not powered.

Slow Blinking Amber (1 blink every 4

TC51 is charging.

seconds)

Slow Blinking Red (1 blink every 4

TC51 is charging but the battery is at end of useful life.

seconds)

Solid Green Charging complete.

Solid Red Charging complete but the battery is at end of useful life.

Fast Blinking Amber (2 blinks/second) Charging error, e.g.:

• Temperature is too low or too high.

• Charging has gone on too long without completion

(typically eight hours).

Fast Blinking Red (2 blinks/second) Charging error but the battery is at end of useful life., e.g.:

• Temperature is too low or too high.

• Charging has gone on too long without completion

(typically eight hours).

Google Account Setup

NOTE The TC51 has to be connected to the internet in-order to set up a Google account.

Google account only required on devices with GMS software.

The first time the TC51 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.

Replacing the Battery

CAUTION Do not add or remove microSD card during battery replacement.

1. Press the Power button until the menu appears.

2. Touch Battery Swap.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

4. Wait for the LED to turn off.

5. If hand strap is attached, remove hand strap.

6. Press the two battery latches in.

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Figure 1-10 Press Battery Latches

7. Lift the battery from the TC51 or TC51-HC.

Figure 1-11 Lift the Battery

CAUTION Replace the battery within 90 seconds. After 90 seconds the device reboots and data may be lost.

8. Insert the replacement battery, bottom first, into the battery compartment in the back of the TC51 or TC51-HC.

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9. Press the battery down until the battery release latches snap into place.

10. Replace the hand strap, if required.

11. Press the Power button to turn on the TC51 or TC51-HC.

Replacing the microSD Card

To replace the microSD card:

1. Press the Power button until the menu appears.

2. Touch Power off.

3. Touch OK.

4. If hand strap is attached, slide the hand strap clip up toward the top of the TC51 and then lift.

5. Press the two battery latches in.

6. Lift the battery from the TC51.

7. Lift the access door.

Figure 1-12 Remove Access Door

8. Remove microSD card from holder.

9. Insert the replacement microSD card.

CAUTION Access door must be replaced and securely seated to ensure proper device sealing.

10. Replace the access door.

Figure 1-13 Replace Access Door

11. Insert the battery, bottom first, into the battery compartment in the back of the TC51.

12. Press the battery down until the battery release latches snap into place.

13. Replace the hand strap, if required.

14. Press and hold the Power button to turn on the TC51.

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Accessing Device Settings

Throughout this guide, the user can access device:

1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .

2. On the Home screen, touch > .

Battery Management

NOTE Prior to checking the battery charge level, remove the TC51 from any AC power source (cradle or cable).

To check the charge status of the main battery, open Settings and touch About phone > Battery Information.

Battery status indicates that the battery is discharging and Battery level lists the battery charge (as a percentage

of fully charged). The battery percentage can also be viewed next to the battery icon in the quick access panel. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel.

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 .

2. Touch Battery.

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Figure 1-14 Battery Screen

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 18%, the TC51 displays a notice to connect the TC51 to power.The user should charge the battery using one of the charging accessories.

Figure 1-15 Low Battery Notification

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When the battery charge drops below 10%, the TC51 displays a notice to connect the TC51 to power. The user must charge the battery using one of the charging accessories.

When the battery charge drops below 4%, the TC51 turns off.

The user must charge the TC51 using one of the charging accessories.

Battery Optimization

Observe the following battery saving tips:

• Disable DataWedge Launcher profile. Refer to the TC51 Touch Computer Integrator Guide for Android 6.0.1 for instructions.

• Set the screen to turn off after a short period of non-use. See Setting Screen Timeout Setting on page 1-15.

• Reduce screen brightness. See Setting the Screen Brightness on page 1-14.

• Turn off all wireless radios when not in use.

• Turn off automatic syncing for Email, Calendar, Contacts and other applications.

• Minimize use of applications that keep the TC51 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.

2. Touch Airplane mode. 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 TC51 is connected to a cellular network.The user is only required to set the time zone or set the date and time when not connected to a cellular network or if the wireless LAN does not support Network Time Protocol (NTP).

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. Move the sliders up and down to select the month, date and year.

6. Touch Done.

7. Touch Set time.

8. Move the sliders up and down to select the hour, minutes and part of the day.

9. Touch Done.

10. Touch Select time zone.

11. Select the current time zone from the list.

12. Touch .

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Display Setting

Use Display settings to change the screen brightness, change the background image, enable screen rotation, 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 1-16 Brightness Dialog Box

To let the TC51 automatically adjust the screen brightness using the built-in light sensor:

1. If disabled, touch Adaptive brightness to automatically adjust the brightness.

By default, Adaptive brightness is enabled. Toggle the switch to disable.

2. Touch .

Setting Screen Rotation

By default, screen rotation is disabled. To 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.

3. Touch When device is rotated and select Rotate the contents of the screen to set the TC51 to automatically

switch orientation when the TC51 is rotated.

4. Touch .

Setting Home Screen Rotation

By default the Home screen rotation is disabled. To enable Home screen rotation:

1. Touch and hold anywhere on the Home screen until the options appear.

2. Touch .

3. Touch Allow rotation.

4. Touch .

5. Rotate the device.

Figure 1-17 Rotated Home Screen

Setting Screen Timeout Setting

To set the screen sleep time:

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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.

3. Touch Sleep.

4. Select one of the sleep values.

• 15 seconds

• 30 seconds

• 1 minute (default)

• 2 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 30 minutes

5. Touch .

Setting Font Size

To set the size of the font is system applications:

1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .

2. Touch Display.

3. Touch Font size.

4. Select one of the font size values.

• Small

• Normal (default)

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• Large

• Huge

5. Touch .

Touch Panel Mode

The TC51 display is able to detect touches using a finger, a conductive-tip stylus or gloved finger with or without a screen protector.

NOTE A glove can be made of medical latex, leather, cotton or wool.

For optimal performance use Zebra certified stylus.

1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .

2. Touch Display.

3. Touch Touch panel mode.

Figure 1-18 Touch Panel Mode - Screen Protector (TC51-Standard)

4. For TC51-Standard, Touch ON if the device has a screen protector or OFF if it does not.

TC51-Standard

TC51-HC

Figure 1-19 Touch Panel Mode - Touch Selection

5. Touch Glove and Finger to use a finger or a gloved finger on the screen or touch Stylus and Finger to use a

finger or a stylus on the screen.

6. Touch .

Setting Notification LED

The Charging/Notification LED lights blue when an application, such as email and VoIP, generates a programmable notification or to indicate when the TC51 is connected to a Bluetooth device. By default, LED notifications are enabled. To change the notification setting:

1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .

2. Touch Sounds & notifications.

3. Touch Pulse notification light to toggle the notification on or off.

4. Touch .

General Sound Setting

Use the Sound & notification settings to configure media, alarm, and ring volumes, and to set notifications.

1. From the Home screen, touch > Sound & notification.

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Figure 1-20 Default Sound & Notification Screen

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• Sound

• Zebra volume controls - Touch to configure the media, ringtone, notifications, alarm, and scanner

volume. Available on builds BSP 19-01.4 and above.

• Also vibrate for calls - Touch to enable the MC40 to also vibrate on incoming calls (VoIP telephony ready

only).

• Interruptions - Use to prioritize sound notifications. Touch the settings to turn call and message

interruptions on or off. If user turns Messages notifications on, touch Calls/messages from to specify from whom to accept

notifications (Anyone, Starred contacts only or Contacts Only). In Downtime section, select which days and times to allow for sound notifications.

• 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 - Plays a sound when the device comes in contact with a wireless charger (default – enabled)

• Touch sounds - Plays a sound when making screen selections (default – enabled).

• Vibrate on touch - Vibrates when making screen selections (default – enabled).

• Cast screen - Share phone content on Chromecast or a television with Google Cast built-in. Touch cast screen to display a list of devices, then touch a device to begin casting.

• Notification

• Pulse notification light - The LED indicator notifies of a missed notification, low battery or battery is

charging when the device screen is turned off. A blinking blue light may mean an App notification is waiting, while a blinking red light may mean the battery is low.

• When device is locked - Manage whether notifications can be seen when the TC51 is locked.

• Show all notification content - Notifications and their details display on the lock screen.

• Hide sensitive notification content - Notifications display on the lock screen, but any details that

could reveal private information is automatically hidden.

• Don’t show notifications at all - Notifications do not display on the lock screen. Notifications display

once the device is unlocked.

• App notifications - 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.

• 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 - Provides a way to mute notifications fors apps which are installed on the device and have requested Do Not Disturb access.

2. Select Zebra volume controls to configure the media, ringtone, notifications, alarm, and scanner volume.

3. On the Zebra Volume Control screen, slide each setting as desired.

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Figure 1-21 Zebra volume Control Screen

• Volume Controls

• Media volume - Controls the music, games and media volume.

• Ring volume - Controls the ringtone volume.

• Notifications volume- Controls the system notification volume.

• Alarm volume - Controls the alarm clock volume.

• Scanner volume - Controls the scan good decode beep volume.

• Bottom row icons:

• - Places all sounds except media and alarms in silence mode.

• - Places all sounds except media and alarms in vibrate mode.

• - Places all sounds in sound mode.

Wake-Up Sources

By default the TC51 wakes from suspend mode when the user presses the power button. The TC51 can be configured to wake when the user presses the PPT or Scan buttons on the left side of the device.

1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel and then touch .

2. Touch Wake-Up Sources.

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3. Touch Keypad checkbox. A check appears in the checkbox.

Figure 1-22 Wake-Up Sources

4. Touch .

CHAPTER 2 USING THE TC51

Introduction

This chapter explains the buttons, status icons, and controls on the TC51, and provides basic instructions for using the TC51 including resetting the TC51 and entering data.

Google Mobile Services

NOTE This section only applies to TC51 configurations with Google Mobile Services (GMS).

The TC51 with GMS contains applications and services that provide additional functionality to the TC51.

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 TC51 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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• Google accounts - Create and use a Google account to synchronize mail, files, music, photos, contacts and calendar events.

Home Screen

The Home screen displays when the TC51 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 Home screen displays with the lock sliders. Touch the screen and slide up to unlock. For screen locking information see Un-Locking the Screen on page 2-18.

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Figure 2-1 Home Screen

Table 2-1 Home Screen Items

Item Description

1 — Recent Button Displays recently used applications.

2 — All Apps Icon Opens the APPS window.

3 — Home Displays the Home screen.

4 — Back Displays the previous screen.

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Table 2-1 Home Screen Items (Continued)

Item Description

5 — Shortcut Icons Opens applications installed on the TC51. See Application Shortcuts

and Widgets on page 2-6 for more information.

6 — Widgets Launches stand-alone applications that run on the Home screen. See

Application Shortcuts and Widgets on page 2-6 for more information.

7 — Status Bar Displays the time, status icons (right side), and notification icons (left

side). For more information see Status Bar on page 2-3 and Managing

Notifications on page 2-5.

The Home screen provides four additional screens for placement of widgets and shortcuts. When available, swipe the screen left or right to view the additional screens. The additional screens are not viewable by default.

Some apps (e.g., Camera and Gallery) use the whole screen and hide the three soft button on the bottom of the screen.

Touch to show buttons

Figure 2-2 Hidden Soft Buttons

To show the button, touch the soft button area to display the button icons.

Status Bar

The Status bar displays the time, status icons (right side), and notification icons (left side).

NOTE Some Status icons might not appear in the Status Bar if there are too many icons to display.

Notifications

Icons

Figure 2-3 Notification and Status Icons

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.

Status Icons

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Status Icons

Table 2-2 Status Icons

Icon Description

Indicates that the Alarm is active.

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 all sounds except media and alarms are silenced and vibrate mode is active.

Indicates that the Airplane Mode is active. All radios are turned off.

Indicates that Bluetooth is on.

Connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Not connected to a Wi-Fi network or no Wi-Fi signal.

Connected to an Ethernet network.

Notification Icons

Table 2-3 Notification Icons

Icon Description

Indicates the main battery is low.

Indicates that more notifications are available for viewing.

Indicates that data is syncing.

Indicates an upcoming event.

Indicates that an open Wi-Fi network is available.

Indicates that a song is playing (Non-GMS/GMS).

Table 2-3 Notification Icons (Continued)

Icon Description

Indicates that a problem with sign-in or sync has occurred.

Indicates that the TC51 is uploading data.

Indicates that the TC51 is downloading data when animated and download is complete when static.

Indicates that the TC51 is connected via USB cable.

Indicates that the TC51 is connected to or disconnected from virtual private network (VPN).

Preparing Internal Storage.

Indicates that USB debugging is enabled on the TC51.

Headset is connected to device.

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Indicates the status of the PTT Express Voice Client. See Notification Icons for complete list of PTT Express notification icons.

Indicates that RxLogger application is running.

Indicates the RS507 or the RS6000 is connected to the TC51. (Available on biulds BSP 16-04 and above.)

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 appears in the Status bar with a brief description. See Notification Icons on

page 2-4 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 2-4 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.

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To clear all notifications, open the Notifications Panel and then touch . All event-based notifications are removed. Ongoing notifications remain in the list.

Ongoing notifications remain in the list.

To close the Notification Panel, swipe the Notifications Panel up.

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 2-5 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.

• Do not disturb: Control how and when to receive notifications.

• 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 or 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. Application Widgets are self-contained applications placed on the Home screen to access frequently used features.

Adding an Application to the Home Screen

1. Go to the desired Home screen.

2. Touch .

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3. Scroll through the list to find the application icon.

4. Touch and hold the icon until the Home screen appears.

5. Position the icon on the screen and then release.

Adding a Widget to the Home Screen

To add a widget to the Home screen:

1. Go to the desired Home screen.

2. Touch and hold until the menu appears.

3. Touch WIDGETS.

4. Scroll through the list to find the widget.

5. Touch and hold the widget until the Home screen appears.

6. Position the widget 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 Application Shortcut 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.

Creating a Folder

To create a folder, there must be at least two app icons on the Home screen.

1. Go to the desired Home screen.

2. Touch and hold on one application icon.

3. Drag the icon and stack on top of another icon.

4. Lift and release.

Naming Folders

To name a folder:

1. Touch the folder.

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Figure 2-6 Open Folder

2. Touch the title area and enter a folder name using the keyboard.

3. Touch Done on the keyboard.

4. Touch anywhere on the Home screen to close the folder. The folder name appears under the folder.

Figure 2-7 Renamed Folder

Removing a Folder

To remove a folder:

1. Touch and hold the folder icon.

2. Drag the folder to and release.

Home Screen Wallpaper

To change the Home screen wallpaper:

1. Touch and hold on the screen until the menu appears.

2. Touch WALLPAPERS.

3. Touch My photos to select a photo from Gallery or select one of the pre-installed photos.

4. Touch Set wallpaper.

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.

• 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).

Keyboards

The TC51 provides two types of keyboards:

• Android Keyboard (default)

• Enterprise Keyboard.

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NOTE By default the Enterprise keyboard is disabled. To enable the Enterprise keyboard, refer to the TC51

Touch Computer Integrator Guide for Android Version 6.0.1.

To switch between keyboards:

1. Touch in a text box to display the current keyboard.

2. On the Enterprise keyboard, touch or on the Android keyboard, touch .

Keyboard Configuration

To configure the keyboard, See the Keyboard Settings section in the TC51 Touch Computer Integrator Guide for Android Version 6.0.1.

Using the Enterprise Keyboard

The Enterprise Keyboard contains the following keyboards:

• Numeric

• Alpha

• Special characters

• Data capture.

Numeric Tab

To access the numeric keyboard, touch the 123 tab. The keys displayed vary on the application being used. For example, an arrow displays in Contacts, however Done displays in Email account setup.

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Figure 2-8 Numeric Keyboard

Alpha Tab

To access the alpha keyboard, touch the EN tab.

NOTE The Enterprise keyboard support English (US), English (UK), French, German, Spanish and Italian. When

a keyboard language is selected in Settings, the corresponding keyboard language displays.

Figure 2-9 Alpha Keyboard

Touch to enter emoji icons in a text message.

Figure 2-10 Emoji Keyboard

Touch ABC to return to the Alpha keyboard.

Additional Character Tab

To access additional characters, touch the #*/ tab.

Figure 2-11 Symbols Keyboard

Scan Tab

The Scan tab provides an easy data capture feature for scanning bar codes.

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Figure 2-12 Scan Keyboard

Using the Android Keyboard

Use the on-screen keyboard to enter text in a text field. To configure the keyboard settings, touch and hold

(comma) > and then select Android keyboard settings.

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. Keys with alternate characters display an ellipsis ( ... ) below the character.

• Touch the Shift key once for a single capital letter. Touch the Shift key twice to lock in uppercase. Touch the Shift key a third time to unlock Capslock.

• Touch to switch to the numbers, symbols keyboard and additional symbols.

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.

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• Keys with alternate characters display an ellipsis ( ... ) below the character.

Applications

The APPS screen displays icons for all installed applications. The table below lists the applications installed on the TC51. Refer to the TC51 Touch Computer Integrator Guide for Android Version 6.0.1 for information on installing and uninstalling application.

Table 2-4 Applications

Icon Description

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ActiveEdge Touch Zone - Provides quick and convenient ont-touch access to key features or applications while users are in the middle of other workflow applications or tasks. Available on builds BSP 19-01.4 and above.

AppGallery - Provides links to utilities and demonstration applications that can be installed on the TC51.

Settings - Use to configure the TC51.

Battery Swap – Use to place device in Battery Swap mode when replacing the battery.

Bluetooth Pairing Utility – Use to pair the RS507 Hans-free Imager with the TC51 by scanning

a bar code.

Browser - Use to access the Internet or intranet.

Calculator - Provides the basic and scientific arithmetic functions.

Calendar - Use to manage events and appointments. TC51 with GMS only.

Camera - Take photos or record videos.For more information see Camera on page 3-10.

Chrome - Use to access the Internet or intranet. TC51 with GMS only.

Clock - Use to schedule alarms for appointments or as a wake-up.

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Table 2-4 Applications (Continued)

Icon Description

Contacts - Use to manage contact information. See Contacts on page 3-9 for more information.

DataWedge - Enables data capture using the imager.

Downloads - lists all downloads files.

Drive - Upload photos, videos, documents, and other files to personal storage site. TC51 with

GMS only.

DWDemo - Provides a way to demonstrate the data capture features using the imager. See DataWedge Demonstration on page 3-22 for more information.

elemez — Use to provide diagnostic information. See Elemez on page 3-40 for more information.

Email - Use to send and receive email.

File Browser - Organize and manage files on the TC51. See File Browser on page 3-8 for more

information.

Gallery - Use to view photos stored on the microSD card. For more information, see Gallery on page 3-15 for more information.

Gmail - Use to send and receive email using a Google email account. TC51 with GMS only.

Google - Launches Google search application. TC51 with GMS only.

Google+ - Connect with people on Google social network. TC51 with GMS only.

Hangouts - Use to communicate with friends using text messages and photos. TC51 with GMS

only.

Table 2-4 Applications (Continued)

Icon Description

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. TC51 with GMS only.

MobiControl Stage – Opens the MobiControl Stage application to stage the device.

Music - Play music stored on the microSD card. TC51 without GMS only.

News & Weather - Provides news and weather information.

Notes - Use to take and save notes.

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Phone - Use to dial a phone number when used with some Voice over IP (VoIP) clients (VoIP telephony ready only). Available on builds BSP 19-01.4 and above.

Photos - Use to sync photos with Google account. TC51 with GMS only.

Play Books - Use to read books. TC51 with GMS only.

Play Games - Use to play games. TC51 with GMS only.

Play Movies & TV - View movies and video on your device. TC51 with GMS only.

Play Music - Use to listen to music. TC51 with GMS only.

Play Newsstand - Displays current news. TC51 with GMS only.

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Table 2-4 Applications (Continued)

Icon Description

Play Store - Download music, movies, books, and Android apps and games from the Google

Play Store. TC51 with GMS only.

PTT Express - Use to launch PTT Express client for VoIP communication.

Rapid Deployment - Allows the TC51 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 TC51 Touch Computer Integrator Guide for Android Version 6.0.1 for more information.

Battery Manager - Displays battery information, including charge level, status, health and wear level.

SimulScan Demo - Use to demonstrate the document capture feature of the TC51. Available on builds BSP 19-01.4 and above.

SMARTMU - A diagnostic intelligent app. Use to diagnose surrounding area and display network stats, such as coverage hole detection, or AP in vicinity. Available on builds BSP 19-01.4 and above.

Sound Recorder - Use to record audio. TC51 without GMS only.

StageNow - Allows the TC51 to stage a device for initial use by initiating the deployment of

settings, firmware and software.

Tethering & portable hotspot - Use to configure tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot.

Videos - Play videos on the device. TC51 without GMS only.

Voice Search - Use to perform searches by asking questions. TC51 with GMS only.

Table 2-4 Applications (Continued)

Icon Description

YouTube - Use to view videos on the YouTube web site. TC51 with GMS only.

Zebra Device Diagnostic Tool - Use this utility to determine the health of the TC51. Where

appropriate, Zebra Help Desk uses the Diagnostic Tool for troubleshooting the device, relying on the results to provide the user with the most optimum steps to reach a prompt resolution.Available on builds BSP 19-01.4 and above.

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 2-13 APPS Window Example

2. Slide the APPS window left or right to view more application icons. Touch an icon to open the application.

See Application Shortcuts and Widgets on page 2-6 for information on creating a shortcut on the Home screen.

Switching Between Recent Applications

1. Touch and hold . A window appears on the screen with icons of recently used applications.

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Figure 2-14 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 TC51. Some email account require locking the screen. Refer to the TC51 Touch Computer Integrator Guide for Android Version 6.0.1 for information on setting up the locking feature. The Locking feature functions differently in Single User mode or Multiple User mode.

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. Slide up to unlock the screen.

If the Pattern screen unlock feature is enabled, the Pattern screen appears instead of the Lock screen.

If the PIN or Password screen unlock feature is enabled, enter the PIN or password after unlocking the screen.

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Figure 2-15 Lock Screen

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Figure 2-16 PIN Screen

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Figure 2-17 Pattern Screen

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Figure 2-18 Password Screen

Resetting the Device

There are two reset functions, soft reset and hard reset.

Performing a Soft Reset

Perform a soft reset if applications stop responding.

1. Press and hold the Power button until the menu appears.

2. Touch Reset.

3. The device reboots.

Performing a Hard Reset

CAUTION Performing a hard reset with a microSD card installed in the TC51 may cause damage or data

corruption to the microSD card.

Perform a hard reset if the TC51 stops responding.

1. Simultaneously press the Power, PTT and Volume Up buttons for at least four seconds.

2. When the screen turns off, release the buttons.

3. The TC51 reboots.

Suspend Mode

The TC51 goes into suspend mode when the user presses the Power button or after a period of inactivity (set in the Display settings window).

To wake the TC51 from Suspend mode, press the Power button.

The Lock screen displays. Slide up to unlock the screen. If the Pattern screen unlock feature is enabled, the Pattern screen appears instead of the Lock screen. See Un-Locking the Screen on page 2-18.

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.

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Figure 2-19 Lock Screen

Transferring Files with a Host Computer via USB

Connect the TC51 to a host computer using the USB Charging cable or the 1-Slot USB cradle to transfer files between the TC51 and the host computer. See Chapter 6, Accessories for more information.

When connecting the TC51 to a host computer, follow the host computer’s instructions for connecting and disconnecting USB devices, to avoid damaging or corrupting files.

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Transferring Files using Media Transfer Protocol

NOTE Use Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) to copy files between the TC51 (internal memory or microSD card)

and the host computer.

1. Connect the Rugged Charge/USB Cable to the TC51 or place the TC51 into the 1-Slot USB/Charge Only

Cradle. See Chapter 6, Accessories for setup information.

2. Pull down the Notification panel and touch USB for Charging.

Figure 2-20 Use USB Dialog Box

3. Touch File transfers.

4. On the host computer, open a file explorer application.

5. Locate the TC51 as a portable device.

6. Open the SD card or the Internal storage folder.

7. Copy files to and from the TC51 or delete files as required.

Transferring Files using Photo Transfer Protocol

NOTE Use Photo Transfer Protocol (PTP) to copy photos from either the microSD card or internal memory to the

host computer.

1. Connect the Rugged Charge/USB Cable to the TC51 or place the TC51 into the 1-Slot USB/Charge Only

Cradle. See Chapter 6, Accessories for setup information.

2. Pull down the Notification panel and touch USB for Charging.

Figure 2-21 Use USB Dialog Box

3. Touch Photo transfer (PTP).

4. On the host computer, open a file explorer application.

5. Open the SD card or the Internal storage folder.

6. Copy or delete photos as required.

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Disconnect from the Host Computer

CAUTION Carefully follow the host computer’s instructions to unmount the microSD card and disconnect USB

devices correctly to avoid losing information.

1. On the host computer, unmount the device.

2. Remove the USB Charging cable from the device or remove the device from the cradle.

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CHAPTER 3 APPLICATIONS

This section describes the applications installed on the device.

ActiveEdge Touch Zone

The ActiveEdge Touch Zone application provides configurable settings which enables quick and convenient one-touch access to key features or applications while users are in the middle of other applications or tasks. Once configured, soft keys near the perimeter of the display provide access to those frequently used applications or functions. ActiveEdge Touch Zone is available on builds BSP 19-01.4 and above.

NOTE The ActiveEdge Touch Zone is only available when the display is set to Portrait mode.

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Figure 3-1 ActiveEdge App Settings

• Start or Stop ActiveEdge Service - Touch to start/stop the ActiveEdge Service to enable/disable the

ActiveEdge Zone.

• Start ActiveEdge Service on Boot Up - Automatically start the ActiveEdge Service when the device boots up. the Service is always running and always available.

• Left ActiveEdge Zone - Configure the left ActiveEdge Zone to Scanner, Drawer, or None.

• Right ActiveEdge Zone - Configure the right ActiveEdge Zone to Scanner, Drawer, or None.

• Select Apps for Drawer - Select up to three applications to appear on the Drawer.

• Restore - Restore the settings to the factory defaults.

Select the Settings menu > About to open the About ActiveEdge window, which displays the version number.

Figure 3-2 Left and Right ActiveEdge Zones

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NOTE The Left ActiveEdge Zone and the Right ActiveEdge Zone can be configured to any combination

Scanner, Drawer, or None, except that both zones cannot be configured to Drawer.

If the Left ActiveEdge Zone or the Right ActiveEdge Zone is set to Drawer, select Select Apps for Drawer from the Settings menu, select the menu options button , choose Select Apps, and choose up to three applications to appear on the Drawer.

Figure 3-3 Select Apps for Drawer

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ActiveEdge Touch Zone Soft Key

Figure 3-4 ActiveEdge Touch Zone Soft Key

ActiveEdge Touch Zone Soft Key

Figure 3-5 Left ActiveEdge Zone set to Scanner and Right ActiveEdge Zone set to Drawer

Battery Manager

The Battery Manager provides detailed information about the battery.

Applications 3 - 5

Figure 3-6 Battery Manager Screen

Table 3-1 Battery Icon Description

Battery Icon Description

Indicates battery charge level.

Indicates battery charging.

Indicates battery charge level is below 20%.

• Battery level - Indicate the current battery charge level as a percentage. Displays -% when level is unknown.

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• Battery status

• Not charging - Indicates that the device is not connected to AC power.

• Charging over AC - Indicates that the device is connected to AC power and charging.

• Charging over USB - Indicates that the device is connected to a host computer with a USB cable and

charging.

• Discharging - Indicates that the battery is discharging.

• Full - Indicates that the battery is fully charged.

• Unknown - Indicates that the battery status is unknown.

• Battery health - Indicates the health of the battery. If a critical error occurs, appears. Touch to view error description.

• Decommission - The battery is past it’s useful life and should be replaced. See system administrator.

• Good - The battery is good.

• Charge error - An error occurred while charging. See system administrator.

• Over Current - An over-current condition occurred. See system administrator.

• Dead - The battery has no charge. Replace the battery.

• Over Voltage - An over-voltage condition occurred. See system administrator.

• Below Temperature - The battery temperature is below the

• Failure Detected - A failure has been detected in the battery. See system administrator.

• Unknown - See system administrator.

• Wear level - Indicates the health of the battery in graphical form. When the wear level exceeds 80%, the bar color changes to red.

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• Advanced info - Touch to view additional battery information.

• Battery present status - Amount of usable charge remaining in the battery at present, under the current

discharge conditions.

• Battery level - Indicates battery charge level as a percentage of scale.

• Battery scale - Battery scale level used to determine battery level (100).

• Battery voltage - Indicates current battery voltage in millivolts.

• Battery temperature - Indicates current battery temperature in degrees Centigrade.

• Battery technology - Lists the type of battery.

• Battery Current - Lists battery current in uA. (Available on builds BSP 19-01.4 and above).

• Battery manufacture date - Lists the date of manufacture.

• Battery serial number - Lists the battery serial number. The number matches the serial number printed

on the battery label.

• Battery part number - Lists the battery part number. The number matches the part number printed on the

battery label.

• Battery rated capacity - Lists the rated minimum capacity for the battery.

• Battery decommission status - Lists the status of the battery as Good or Decommissioned. (Available

on builds BSP 19-01.4 and above).

• Base cumulative charge - Cumulative charge using Zebra charging equipment only.

• Battery present capacity - Maximum amount of charge that could be pulled from the battery under the

present discharge conditoins if the battery were fully charged. (Available on builds BSP 19-01.4 and above).

• Battery health percentage - With a range from 0 to 100, this is the ratio of “present_capacity” to

“design_capacity” at a discharge rate of “design_capacity”.(Available on builds BSP 19-01.4 and above).

• % decommission threshold - Lists the default % decommission threshold for a gifted battery as 80%.

(Available on builds BSP 19-01.4 and above).

• Battery present charge - Amount of usable charge remaining in the battery at present under the current

discharge conditions. (Available on builds BSP 19-01.4 and above).

• Battery total cumulative charge - Lists the total accumulated charge in all chargers. (Available on builds

BSP 19-01.4 and above).

• Battery time since first use - Lists the time passed since the battery was placed in a Zebra terminal for

the first time. (Available on builds BSP 19-01.4 and above).

• App version - Lists the application version number.

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File Browser

Use the File Browser application to view and mange files on the device.

To open File Browser, touch > .

Figure 3-7 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.

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.

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.

Contacts

Use the Contacts application to manage contacts.

From a Home or Apps screen, touch . People opens to the main list of contacts. View contacts in three ways at the top of the screen: Groups, All contacts, and 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 the check mark next to 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 the check mark next to 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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Camera

This section provides information for taking photos and recording videos using the integrated digital cameras.

NOTE If a microSD card is installed and the storage path is changed manually, the TC51 saves photos and

videos on the microSD card. By default, or if a microSD card is not installed, the TC51 saves photos and videos on the internal storage.

Taking Photos

NOTE Camera settings are described in Photo Settings on page 3-13.

1. Touch .

2. Touch .

Beautification

Scene Mode

Gallery

Settings

Camera Mode

Shutter Button

Figure 3-8 Camera Mode

3. If necessary, touch the Camera Mode icon and touch .

4. Frame the subject on the screen.

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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 an area on the screen to focus. The focus circle appears on the screen. The two bars turn green when in

focus.

7. Touch .

The camera takes a photo and a shutter sound plays.

The photo momentarily displays as a thumbnail in the lower left corner.

Taking a Panoramic Photo

Panorama mode lets the user create a single wide image by panning slowly across a scene.

1. Touch .

2. Touch .

Figure 3-9 Panoramic Mode

3. Touch the Camera Mode and touch .

4. Frame one side of the scene to capture.

5. Touch and slowly start panning across the area to capture. A small white square appears inside the button

indicating the capture is in progress.

If panning too quickly, the message Too fast appears.

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6. Touch to end the shot. The panorama appears immediately and a progress indicator displays while it saves

the image.

Recording Videos

To record a video:

1. Touch .

2. Touch .

3. Touch the options bar and touch .

Audio

Settings

Gallery

Shutter Button

Camera Mode

Figure 3-10 Video Mode

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 time remaining appears in the top left of the screen.

7. Touch to end recording.

The video momentarily displays as a thumbnail in the lower left corner.

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Photo Settings

When in Photo mode, photo settings are displayed on screen. Touch to display the photo settings options.

• Flash - Touch to set whether the 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.

• Torch - Turn flash on continuously.

• Picture size - Touch to set the size (in pixels) of the photo. Options: 13M pixels (default), 8M pixels, 5M pixels, 3M pixels, HD 1080, 2M pixels, HD 720, 1M pixels, WVGA, VGA, or QVGA.

• Picture quality - Touch to select picture quality setting. Options: Low, Standard (default) or High.

• Countdown timer - Options: Off (default), 2 seconds, 5 seconds or 10 seconds.

• Storage – Touch to select location to store the photo. Options: Phone or SD Card.

• Face Detection - Select to enable face detection. Options: Off (default) or On.

• ISO - Set how sensitive the camera is to light. Options: Auto (default), ISO Auto (HJR), ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800 or ISO1600.

• Exposure - Touch to adjust the exposure settings. Options: +2, +1, 0(default), -1 or -2.

• White balance - Touch to select how Camera adjusts colors in different kinds of light, to achieve the most

natural-looking colors.

• Incandescent - Adjust the white balance for incandescent lighting.

• Fluorescent - Adjust the white balance for florescent lighting.

• Auto - Adjust the white balance automatically (default).

• Daylight - Adjust the white balance for daylight.

• Cloudy - Adjust the white balance for a cloudy environment.

• Focus mode - Touch to select the camera focus setting. Options: Auto, Infinity, Macro or CAF (Continuous Auto Focus) (default).

• ZSL - Set the camera to immediately take a picture when the button is pressed (default – enabled)

Video Settings

When in Video mode, video settings are displayed on screen. Touch to display the video settings options.

• Flash - 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).

• Torch - Turn flash on continuously.

• Video quality - Touch to select video quality. Options: HD 1080p (default), HD 720p, or SD 480p.

• Video duration - Options: 30 seconds (MMS) or 30 minutes (default).

• Storage – Touch to select location to store the photo. Options: Phone (default) or SD Card.

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• White balance - Touch to select how Camera adjusts colors in different kinds of light, to achieve the most natural-looking colors.

• Incandescent - Adjust the white balance for incandescent lighting.

• Fluorescent - Adjust the white balance for florescent lighting.

• Auto - Adjust the white balance automatically (default).

• Daylight - Adjust the white balance for daylight.

• Cloudy - Adjust the white balance for a cloudy environment.

Gallery

Use Gallery to:

Gallery presents all photos and videos stored on the microSD card and internal memory.

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NOTE 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.

Available on TC51 with GMS only.

• view photos

• play videos

• perform basic editing of photos

• set photos as wallpaper

• set photos as a contact photo

• share photos and videos.

To open the Gallery application, touch > or in the camera application touch the thumbnail image at the bottom left.

By default, Gallery opens to the Timeline view.

Figure 3-11 Gallery - Timeline View

Touch > Albums to view photos sorted by albums or > Videos to view only videos.

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Figure 3-12 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.

• Touch to return to the main Gallery screen.

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.

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Figure 3-13 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:

1. Touch > .

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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 photos on the microSD card and 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 3-14 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.

Cropping a Photo

1. In Gallery, touch a photo to view the controls.

2. Touch > Crop. The cropping tool appears.

3. 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.

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Figure 3-15 Cropping Tool

4. Touch 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.

4. Touch .

5. Touch Set picture as.

6. Touch Contact photo.

7. In the People application, touch a contact.

8. Touch the white box and crop the photo accordingly.

9. Touch Save.

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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 .

5. Touch Delete.

6. Touch OK to delete the photo.

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.

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 > .

2. Touch an album to open it.

3. Touch a video to open it.

4. Touch .

5. Touch Delete.

6. Touch OK.

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DataWedge Demonstration

NOTE DataWedge is enabled by default when the Home screen displays, but you cannot scan from the Home screen

since the Launcher profile is disabled. To enable the Launcher profile, go to the DataWedge settings, select Launcher, and check the Profile enabled checkbox. To disable DataWedge, go to the DataWedge settings

and uncheck the Enable/disable DataWedge checkbox.

Use DataWedge Demonstration to demonstrate data capture functionality.

Figure 3-16 DataWedge Demonstration Window

Table 3-2 DataWedge Demonstration Icons

Icon Description

Toggles illumination on and off when using the imager to capture bar code data.

Toggles the data capture function between the internal imager, RS507 Hands-free Bluetooth

imager (if connected), RS6000 Ring Scanner, or DS3678 Digital Scanner. The RS6000 Ring Scanner and DS3678 Digital Scanner is available on builds BSP 16-04 and above.

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Table 3-2 DataWedge Demonstration Icons (Continued)

Icon Description

Toggles between normal scan mode and picklist mode when using the imager to capture bar

NOTE See the TC51 Touch Computer Integrator Guide for Android Version 6.0.1 for information on DataWedge

Either press the programmable button or touch the yellow scan button to enable data capture. The captured data appears in the text field below the yellow button.

code data.

Opens a menu to view the application information or to set the application DataWedge profile.

configuration.

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Sound Recorder

Use Sound Recorder to record audio messages.

Recordings are saved on the microSD card (if installed) or the Internal Storage and available in the Music application playlist titled “Audio Recordings.”

Figure 3-17 Sound Recorder Application

PTT Express Voice Client

NOTE PTT Express Voice Client creates Push-To-Talk (PTT) communication capability between disparate enterprise

devices. Leveraging existing Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) infrastructure, PTT Express delivers simple PTT communication without the need of a voice communication server.

• Group Call: Press and hold the PTT button to start communicating with other voice client users.

• Private Response: Double-press and the PTT button to respond to the originator of the last broadcast or to

make a Private Response.

PTT Audible Indicators

The following tones provide helpful cues when using the voice client.

• Talk Tone: Double chirp. Plays when the Talk button is depressed. This is a prompt for the user to start talking.

• Access Tone: Single beep. Plays when another user just finished a broadcast or response. The user is now able to initiate a Group Broadcast or Private Response.

• Busy Tone: Continuous tone. Plays when the Talk button is depressed and another user is already communicating on the same talkgroup. Plays after the maximum allowed talk time is reached (60 seconds).

• Network Tone:

• Three increasing pitch beeps. Plays when PTT Express has acquired the WLAN connection and the

service is enabled.

• Three decreasing pitch beeps. Plays when PTT Express has lost the WLAN connection or the service is

disabled.

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Notification Icon

Settings

Service Indication

Talk Group

Figure 3-18 PTT Express Default User Interface

Enable/Disable Switch

Table 3-3 PTT Express Default User Interface Descriptions

Item Description

Notification Icon Indicates the current state of the PTT Express client.

Service Indication Indicates the status of the PTT Express client. Options: Service Enabled, Service

Disabled or Service Unavailable.

Talk Groups Lists all 32 Talk Groups available for PTT communication.

Settings Opens the PTT Express Settings screen.

Enable/Disable Switch

Turns the PTT service on and off.

Notification Icons

Indicates the current state of the PTT Express Voice client.

Table 3-4 PTT Express Default User Interface Descriptions

Status Icon Description

Indicates that PTT Express Voice client is disabled.

Indicates that PTT Express Voice client is enabled but not connected to a WLAN.

Indicates that PTT Express Voice client is enabled, connected to a WLAN and listening on the Talk Group indicated by the number next to the icon.

Indicates that PTT Express Voice client is enabled, connected to a WLAN and communicating on the Talk Group indicated by the number next to the icon.

Indicates that PTT Express Voice client is enabled, connected to a WLAN and in a private response.

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Indicates that PTT Express Voice client is enabled and muted.

Indicates that the PTT Express Voice client is enabled but it is not able to communicate due to a VoIP telephony call is in progress.

Enabling PTT Communication

1. Touch .

2. Touch .

3. Slide the Enable/Disable Switch to the ON position. The button changes to an ON button.

Selecting a Talk Group

One of 32 Talk Groups can be selected by PTT Express users. However, only one talk group may be enabled at a time on the device. Touch one of the 32 Talk Groups. The selected Talk Group is highlighted.

PTT Communication

NOTE This section describes the default PTT Express client configuration. See the PTT Express V1.2 User

Guide for detailed information on using the client.

PTT communication may be established as a Group Call. When PTT Express is enabled, the PTT button on the left side of the device is assigned for PTT communication. When the Wired Headset is used, Group Calls can also be initiated using the headset Talk button.

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PTT Button

Figure 3-19 PTT Buttons

Creating a Group Call

1. Press and hold the PTT button (or the Talk button on the headset) and listen for the talk tone to play.

If a busy tone is heard, release the button and wait a moment before making another attempt. Ensure that PTT Express and the WLAN are enabled.

2. Start talking after the talk tone is heard.

NOTE If the user holds the button for more than 60 seconds (default), the call is dropped allowing others to make

Group calls. The user should release the button when finished talking to allow others to make calls.

3. Release the button when finished talking.

Responding with a Private Response

The Private Response can only be initiated once a Group Call has been established. The initial Private Response is made to the originator of the Group Call.

1. Wait until an access tone is heard.

2. Within 10 seconds, double-press the PTT button, and listen for the talk tone to play.

3. If a busy tone is heard, release the button and wait a moment before making another attempt. Ensure that PTT

Express and the WLAN are enabled.

4. Start talking after the talk tone plays.

5. Release the button when finished talking.

Disabling PTT Express Voice Client Communication

1. Touch .

2. Touch .

3. Slide the Enable/Disable Switch to the OFF position. The button changes to OFF.

4. Touch .

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).

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Figure 3-20 RxLogger

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SimulScan Demo

The SimulScan application is an out of the box demonstration application included on the device that support SimulScan. The application enables pre-sales personnel to showcase the various features of SimulScan to customers by employing use-cases in the two most popular verticals, Postal/Transportation and Logistics and Manufacturing. The Transportation and Logistics example showcases the OCR and OMR features. The Manufacturing example showcases the MultiCode 20 feature. SimulScan also allows customers to create templates using the Template Builder and then testing on the device.

Figure 3-21 SimulScan Demo Home Screen

Exporting Sample Forms

In order to perform the Postal, Transportation & Logistics or Manufacturing demonstrations, print the example forms stored on the device.

1. Launch SimulScan Demo application.

2. On the SimulScan Demo home screen, touch HOW TO USE THIS DEMO.

3. Scroll down and touch Export sample forms button. The device copies the forms to the \simulscan\samples

folder in Internal Storage.

4. Connect the device to a computer using the USB Charging cable.

5. Copy the files from the \simulscan\samples folder in Internal Storage to the computer.

6. Print the forms.

Postal, Transportation and Logistics Example

The Postal, Transportation and Logistics example uses the following form:.

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Figure 3-22 Postal, Transportation and Logistics Form

1. Place the form on a flat surface.

2. On the device, launch SimulScan Demo application.

3. Touch the Menu icon in the top right corner of the screen.

4. Touch Postal, Transportation & Logistics.

5. Touch Start SimulScan.

6. Use the image control at the bottom of the screen to control the flash, audio and zoom level.

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Figure 3-23 Image Controls

7. Position the camera over the form. Ensure that the complete border of the form is visible on the screen.

8. Hold the device steady.

9. Once the device detects the form Tap Screen to Scan appears on the screen.

10. Tap the screen to start the data capture. When completed, the device beeps and the data from the form

displays.

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Figure 3-24 Postal Data Screen

11. Touch the text boxes to correct any errors. Note: if there are too many errors, touch Rescan to perform the

capture again.

12. Touch Accept to confirm the data is correct. The Results summary screen appears.

13. Touch OK.

Manufacturing Example

The Postal, Transportation and Logistics example uses the following form:.

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Figure 3-25 Manufacturing Form

1. Copy the sample form from the device to a computer. See

2. Print this form.

3. Place the form on a flat surface.

4. On the device, launch SimulScan Demo application.

5. Touch the Menu icon in the top right corner of the screen.

6. Touch Manufacturing.

7. Touch Start SimulScan.

8. Point the top of the device at the document and center the target on the document.

9. Hold the device steady.

10. The device starts the data capture. When completed, the device beeps and the data from the document

displays.

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Figure 3-26 Manufacturing Data

11. Touch the text boxes to correct any errors. If there are too many errors, touch Rescan to perform the capture

again.

12. Touch Accept to confirm the data is correct. The Results summary screen appears.

13. Touch OK.

Settings

To set the settings for the SimulScan Demo application touch Menu icon > Settings.

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Figure 3-27 Settings Screen

• Volume - Toggle switch to turn audible notification on and off.

• Haptic - Toggle switch to turn vibration notification on and off.

• Debug mode - Toggle switch to enable or disable debug mode.

• Template server login credentials - enter credentials for accessing the template server.

Advanced Settings

Use the Advanced setting to configure data capture options. In the data capture screen, touch in the bottom right corner of the screen.

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Figure 3-28 Advanced Settings Screen

• Identification Timeout - Set the amount of time to wait before timing out identifying the target document. Options: 2 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 15 seconds, 20 seconds or 25 seconds.

• Processing Timeout - Once the target document is identified, amount of time to wait before timing out

processing.

• Audio Feedback - Turn on or off audio feedback on successful parse.

• Haptic Feedback - Turn on or off haptic (vibration) feedback on successful parse.

• LED Feedback - Turn on or off LED feedback on successful parse.

• Debug Mode - If enabled, allows a session to write form capture, region images, region values, and other

data to storage. Use only when directed by administrator.

• Auto Capture - Set to On to automatically capture forms when detected. Set to Off to manually capture forms when user taps screen or presses a trigger button.

• Image Correction - Turn on when document is crumpled or curved and requires advanced image correction.

• Capture Sensitivity - Increase sensitivity for increased document identification accuracy before processing.

• About - Displays the SimulScan Engine version number.

• Quit Scanner - Exit Advanced Settings screen.

Demo Customization

Before creating a customized demo, first:

• Create a template using the Template Builder tool.

• Copy a company logo and image to the device storage location.

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1. Touch Menu icon.

2. Touch Setup Custom Demo.

Figure 3-29 Custom Demo Setup Screen

3. In the Name text box, enter a name for the custom demo. This name appears in the drop-down menu.

4. In the Custom Demo Setup text box, enter a title for the demo. This appears in the demo screen title box.

5. Touch the Image field to select an image from the SD card.

6. Touch the Logo field to select the logo image from the SD card.

7. In the Introduction text box, enter text that will appear on the demo screen.

8. In the Header color text box, enter the hex color value for the header.

9. In the Icon color text box, enter the hex color value for Menu icon and button text.

10. In the Key Features text box, enter text that will appear under the Key Feature heading. This text appears in

bullet format.

11. Touch one of the SimulScan Document Capture Template fields to select a template

a. Browse external storage - select a template loaded on the device.

b. Default templates - select one of the default templates.

c. Select from server - select a template from the SimulScan server.

12. Touch Done. The customized example appears on the screen.

13. Touch Start SimulScan to begin the demonstration.

Default Templates

The following templates are available:

• Default - BankCheck.xml – Use this template to read the MICR E-13B font (length between 19 and 40 characters) on bank checks.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Revision History

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Introduction

Documentation Set

Configurations

Software Versions

Chapter Descriptions

Notational Conventions

Icon Conventions

Related Documents

Service Information

Provide Documentation Feedback

CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED

Unpacking

Features

Setup

Installing a microSD Card

Installing the Battery

Charging the Battery

Charging Indicators

Google Account Setup

Replacing the Battery

Replacing the microSD Card

Accessing Device Settings

Battery Management

Monitor Battery Usage

Low Battery Notification

Battery Optimization

Turning Off the Radios

Setting the Date and Time

Display Setting

Setting the Screen Brightness

Setting Screen Rotation

Setting Home Screen Rotation

Setting Screen Timeout Setting

Setting Font Size

Touch Panel Mode

Setting Notification LED

General Sound Setting

Wake-Up Sources

CHAPTER 2 USING THE TC51

Introduction

Google Mobile Services

Home Screen

Status Bar

Status Icons

Notification Icons

Managing Notifications

Application Shortcuts and Widgets

Adding an Application to the Home Screen

Adding a Widget to the Home Screen

Moving Items on the Home Screen

Removing an Application Shortcut or Widget from the Home Screen

Folders

Creating a Folder

Naming Folders

Removing a Folder

Home Screen Wallpaper

Using the Touchscreen

Keyboards

Keyboard Configuration

Using the Enterprise Keyboard

Numeric Tab

Alpha Tab

Additional Character Tab

Scan Tab

Using the Android Keyboard

Editing Text

Entering Numbers, Symbols and Special Characters

Applications

Accessing Applications

Switching Between Recent Applications

Un-Locking the Screen

Resetting the Device

Performing a Soft Reset