TC72/TC77
Touch Computer
User Guide
for Android ™ 8.1 Oreo
MN-003370-06
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Revision History
Changes to the original guide are listed below:
Change Date Description
-01 Rev A 10/2018 Initial release.
-02 Rev A 12/2018 Add TC77 information.
-03 Rev A 3/2019 Add SAM installation and replacement instructions.
-04 Rev A 4/2019 Change figure 121 to show correct NFC location.
-05 Rev A 5/2019 Add note to battery installation sections; do not to put sticker under battery.
-06 Rev A 10/2019 Add information for SIM Lock model.
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Copyright ......................................................................................................................... 2
Terms of Use ..................................................................................................................2
Revision History ..............................................................................................................2
About This Guide........................................................................................................ 13
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 13
Documentation Set ....................................................................................................... 13
Configurations ............................................................................................................... 13
Software Versions ......................................................................................................... 14
Chapter Descriptions .................................................................................................... 14
Notational Conventions ................................................................................................. 14
Related Documents ...................................................................................................... 15
Service Information ....................................................................................................... 15
Provide Documentation Feedback ................................................................................ 15
Getting Started............................................................................................................ 16
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 16
Unpacking .....................................................................................................................16
Features ........................................................................................................................ 17
Setting Up the Device ................................................................................................... 19
Removing the SIM Lock Access Cover ................................................................. 19
Installing the SIM Card .......................................................................................... 20
Installing the SAM Card ......................................................................................... 23
Installing a microSD Card ...................................................................................... 25
Installing the Hand Strap and Battery .................................................................... 28
Installing the Battery .............................................................................................. 30
Charging the Battery ............................................................................................. 31
Charging Indicators ............................................................................................... 31
Google Account Setup .......................................................................................... 32
Zebra Visibility Services ................................................................................................ 32
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Replacing the Battery ............................................................................................ 32
Replacing the SIM or SAM Card ................................................................................... 34
Replacing the microSD Card ........................................................................................ 37
Accessing Device Settings ............................................................................................ 40
Battery Management ..................................................................................................... 40
Monitoring Battery Usage ...................................................................................... 40
Low Battery Notification ......................................................................................... 41
Battery Optimization .............................................................................................. 42
Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................................ 42
Display Settings ............................................................................................................ 43
Setting the Screen Brightness ............................................................................... 43
Setting Night Light ................................................................................................. 43
Setting Screen Rotation ................................................................................................ 44
Setting Screen Timeout ......................................................................................... 44
Ambient Display .................................................................................................... 44
Setting Touch Key Light ........................................................................................ 45
Setting Font Size ................................................................................................... 45
Touch Panel Mode ................................................................................................ 46
General Sound Setting .................................................................................................. 47
Wake-Up Sources ................................................................................................. 49
Using the Device ......................................................................................................... 51
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 51
Google Mobile Services ................................................................................................ 51
Home Screen ................................................................................................................ 51
Setting Home Screen Rotation .............................................................................. 52
Status Bar .............................................................................................................. 53
Status Icons .................................................................................................... 54
Notification Icons ............................................................................................. 55
Managing Notifications .......................................................................................... 56
Setting App Notifications ................................................................................. 57
Viewing Notification Settings for All Apps ....................................................... 57
Controlling Lock Screen Notifications ............................................................. 57
Blink Light ....................................................................................................... 57
Quick Access Panel .............................................................................................. 58
Editing Icons on Quick Settings ...................................................................... 59
App Shortcuts and Widgets ................................................................................... 59
Adding an App Shortcut to the Home Screen ................................................. 60
Adding a Widget to the Home Screen ............................................................. 60
Moving Items on the Home Screen ................................................................. 60
Removing an App Shortcut or Widget from the Home Screen ....................... 60
Folders .................................................................................................................. 60
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Creating a Folder ............................................................................................ 60
Naming Folders ............................................................................................... 61
Removing a Folder .......................................................................................... 61
Home Screen Wallpaper ....................................................................................... 61
Using the Touchscreen ................................................................................................. 61
Keyboards .....................................................................................................................62
Keyboard Configuration ......................................................................................... 62
Enabling Keyboards ........................................................................................ 62
Switching Between Keyboards ....................................................................... 62
Using the Android and Gboard Keyboards ............................................................ 63
Editing Text ..................................................................................................... 63
Entering Numbers, Symbols, and Special Characters .................................... 63
Using the Enterprise Keyboard ............................................................................. 63
Numeric Tab ................................................................................................... 63
Alpha Tab ........................................................................................................ 64
Additional Character Tab ................................................................................ 64
Scan Tab ......................................................................................................... 65
Do Not Disturb Feature ................................................................................................. 65
Limit Sounds and Vibrations .................................................................................. 65
Total Silence ................................................................................................... 65
Alarms Only .................................................................................................... 66
Priority Notifications Only ................................................................................ 66
Automatically Block Sounds and Vibrations .................................................................. 67
Silence Sounds During Certain Times .................................................................. 67
Silence Sounds During Events and Meetings ............................................................... 67
Turn Sounds Back On ........................................................................................... 67
Override Do Not Disturb for Specific Apps ............................................................ 68
Apps .............................................................................................................................. 68
Accessing Apps ............................................................................................................ 71
Switching Between Recent Apps .......................................................................... 72
Un-Locking the Screen ................................................................................................. 73
Interactive Sensor Technology .............................................................................. 75
Resetting the Device ............................................................................................. 76
Performing a Soft Reset ........................................................................................ 76
Performing a Hard Reset ....................................................................................... 76
Suspend Mode .............................................................................................................. 76
Transferring Files with a Host Computer via USB ........................................................ 77
Transferring Files .......................................................................................................... 77
Transferring Photos ............................................................................................... 77
Disconnect from the Host Computer ..................................................................... 78
Applications ................................................................................................................ 79
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 79
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Battery Manager ........................................................................................................... 79
Camera ........................................................................................................................ 82
Taking Photos ....................................................................................................... 82
Taking a Panoramic Photo .................................................................................... 83
Recording Videos .................................................................................................. 84
Photo Settings ....................................................................................................... 85
Rear Camera .................................................................................................. 85
Front Camera .................................................................................................. 85
Video Settings ....................................................................................................... 86
Rear Camera .................................................................................................. 86
Front Camera .................................................................................................. 86
Contacts ....................................................................................................................... 87
Adding a Contact ................................................................................................... 87
Editing Contacts .................................................................................................... 87
Deleting Contacts .................................................................................................. 87
DataWedge Demonstration .......................................................................................... 88
Scanner Selection ................................................................................................. 89
Diagnostic Tool ............................................................................................................ 90
Settings ................................................................................................................. 93
Battery Test Information ........................................................................................ 93
GPS Test Information ............................................................................................ 94
System Test Information ....................................................................................... 94
WLAN Test Information ......................................................................................... 94
WWAN Test Information ........................................................................................ 94
Bluetooth Test Information .................................................................................... 95
Files ............................................................................................................................. 96
Gallery .......................................................................................................................... 97
Working with Albums ............................................................................................. 99
Sharing an Album ........................................................................................... 99
Getting Album Information .............................................................................. 99
Deleting an Album ......................................................................................... 100
Working with Photos ............................................................................................ 100
Viewing and Browsing Photos ...................................................................... 100
Cropping a Photo .......................................................................................... 101
Setting a Photo as a Contact Icon ................................................................ 101
Sharing a Photo ............................................................................................ 102
Deleting a Photo ........................................................................................... 102
Working with Videos ............................................................................................ 102
Watching Videos ........................................................................................... 102
Sharing a Video ............................................................................................ 102
Deleting a Video ............................................................................................ 103
Messaging .................................................................................................................. 104
Sending a Text Message ..................................................................................... 104
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Sending a Multimedia Message .......................................................................... 104
Photos ........................................................................................................................ 106
Working with Albums ........................................................................................... 108
Sharing an Album ......................................................................................... 108
Deleting an Album ......................................................................................... 108
Working with Photos ............................................................................................ 109
Viewing and Browsing Photos ...................................................................... 109
Cropping a Photo .......................................................................................... 109
Setting a Photo as a Contact Icon ................................................................ 110
Sharing a Photo ............................................................................................ 110
Deleting a Photo ........................................................................................... 111
Working with Videos ............................................................................................ 111
Watching a Video .......................................................................................... 111
Sharing a Video ............................................................................................ 111
Deleting a Video ............................................................................................ 111
PTT Express Voice Client .......................................................................................... 112
PTT Express User Interface ................................................................................ 112
PTT Audible Indicators ........................................................................................ 113
PTT Notification Icons ......................................................................................... 113
Enabling PTT Communication ............................................................................. 113
Selecting a Talk Group ........................................................................................ 114
PTT Communication ............................................................................................ 114
Creating a Group Call ................................................................................... 114
Responding with a Private Response ........................................................... 114
Disabling PTT Communication ............................................................................ 115
RxLogger ................................................................................................................... 116
RxLogger Utility .......................................................................................................... 117
SimulScan Demo ....................................................................................................... 118
Printing the Sample Forms .................................................................................. 118
Using the Postal, Transportation and Logistics Example .................................... 119
Using the Manufacturing Example ...................................................................... 121
Creating a Demo Customization ......................................................................... 122
Default Templates ......................................................................................... 123
Settings ...................................................................................................................... 125
Advanced Settings .............................................................................................. 126
Sound Recorder .......................................................................................................... 126
Data Capture.............................................................................................................. 128
Introduction ................................................................................................................. 128
Integrated Imager ........................................................................................................ 128
Operational Modes .............................................................................................. 128
Digital Camera ............................................................................................................ 129
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RS507/RS507X Hands-Free Imager ................................................................... 129
RS6000 Bluetooth Ring Scanner ................................................................................ 129
DS3678 Digital Scanner .............................................................................................. 130
Scanning Considerations ............................................................................................ 130
Scanning with Internal Imager .................................................................................... 130
Scanning with Integrated Camera ............................................................................... 132
Scanning with RS507/RS507X Hands-Free Imager ................................................... 132
Scanning with RS6000 Bluetooth Ring Scanner ......................................................... 134
Scanning with the DS3608 USB Scanner or DS3678 Bluetooth Scanner .................. 136
Pairing the RS507/RS507X/RS6000 Hands-Free Imager .......................................... 137
Pairing Using Near Field Communication ........................................................... 137
Pairing in HID Mode Using Near Field Communication ...................................... 137
Pairing Using Simple Serial Interface (SSI) ......................................................... 138
Pairing Using Bluetooth Human Interface Device ............................................... 139
Pairing a Bluetooth Scanner ....................................................................................... 140
Pairing Using Bluetooth Human Interface Device ............................................... 140
DataWedge ................................................................................................................ 142
Enabling DataWedge .......................................................................................... 142
Disabling DataWedge .......................................................................................... 142
Accessories............................................................................................................... 143
Introduction ................................................................................................................. 143
Accessories ................................................................................................................. 143
2-Slot Charge Only Cradle .......................................................................................... 146
Charging the Device ............................................................................................ 147
Charging the Spare Battery ................................................................................. 148
Battery Charging ................................................................................................. 148
Main Battery Charging .................................................................................. 148
Spare Battery Charging ................................................................................ 148
Charging Temperature .................................................................................. 149
2-Slot USB/Ethernet Cradle ....................................................................................... 150
Charging the Device ............................................................................................ 151
Charging the Spare Battery ................................................................................. 152
Battery Charging ................................................................................................. 152
Main Battery Charging .................................................................................. 152
Spare Battery Charging ................................................................................ 152
Charging Temperature .................................................................................. 153
USB/Ethernet Communication ............................................................................ 153
Ethernet LED Indicators ................................................................................ 154
Establishing Ethernet Connection ....................................................................... 154
5-Slot Charge Only Cradle ......................................................................................... 155
Charging the Device ............................................................................................ 156
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4-Slot Charge Only Cradle with Battery Charger ....................................................... 157
Charging the Device ............................................................................................ 158
Charging Spare Batteries .................................................................................... 158
Battery Charging ................................................................................................. 159
Main Battery Charging .................................................................................. 159
Spare Battery Charging ................................................................................ 159
Charging Temperature .................................................................................. 160
5-Slot Ethernet Cradle ............................................................................................... 161
Charging the Device ............................................................................................ 162
Battery Charging ................................................................................................. 163
Main Battery Charging .................................................................................. 163
Spare Battery Charging ................................................................................ 163
Charging Temperature .................................................................................. 164
Establishing Ethernet Connection ....................................................................... 164
LED Indicators ..................................................................................................... 164
4-Slot Battery Charger ................................................................................................ 164
Charging Spare Batteries .................................................................................... 165
Battery Charging ................................................................................................. 165
Spare Battery Charging ................................................................................ 165
Charging Temperature .................................................................................. 166
3.5 mm Audio Adapter ................................................................................................ 166
Connecting a Headset to the 3.5 mm Audio Adapter .......................................... 166
Attaching the 3.5 mm Audio Adapter ................................................................... 167
Device with 3.5 mm Audio Adapter in Holster ..................................................... 168
Removing the 3.5 mm Audio Adapter ................................................................. 168
Snap-On USB Cable ................................................................................................... 169
Connecting to Device .......................................................................................... 169
USB Communication ........................................................................................... 170
Charging the Device ............................................................................................ 170
Disconnecting from Device .................................................................................. 171
Battery Charging ................................................................................................. 171
Main Battery Charging .................................................................................. 171
Charging Temperature .................................................................................. 171
Charging Cable Cup ................................................................................................... 171
Charging the Device ............................................................................................ 172
Battery Charging ................................................................................................. 173
Main Battery Charging .................................................................................. 173
Charging Temperature .................................................................................. 173
Snap-On DEX Cable ................................................................................................... 173
Connecting to Device .......................................................................................... 174
DEX Communication ........................................................................................... 174
Disconnecting from Device .................................................................................. 175
Trigger Handle ............................................................................................................ 176
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Installing the Attachment Plate to Trigger Handle ............................................... 176
Installing the Trigger Handle Plate ...................................................................... 177
Inserting the Device into the Trigger Handle ....................................................... 178
Removing the Device from the Trigger Handle ................................................... 180
Vehicle Charging Cable Cup ....................................................................................... 182
Charging the Device ............................................................................................ 183
Battery Charging ................................................................................................. 184
Main Battery Charging .................................................................................. 184
Charging Temperature .................................................................................. 184
Vehicle Cradle ............................................................................................................. 184
Device Insertion and Removal ............................................................................ 185
Battery Charging ................................................................................................. 187
TC7X Vehicle Communication Charging Cradle ......................................................... 187
Device Insertion and Removal ............................................................................ 189
Device Battery Charging ..................................................................................... 189
Charging Note ............................................................................................... 189
USB I/O Hub ............................................................................................................... 190
Connect USB Cables .......................................................................................... 190
External USB Cable ............................................................................................ 191
Power to Vehicle Cradle ...................................................................................... 192
Audio Headset Connection .................................................................................. 192
Wireless ..................................................................................................................... 194
Introduction ................................................................................................................. 194
Wireless Wide Area Networks .................................................................................... 194
Sharing the Mobile Data Connection ................................................................... 194
Enabling USB Tethering ............................................................................... 194
Enabling Bluetooth Tethering ........................................................................ 195
Enabling Wi-Fi Hotspot ................................................................................. 195
Configuring the Wi-Fi Hotspot ....................................................................... 195
Cellular Network Settings .................................................................................... 196
Disabling Data When Roaming ..................................................................... 196
Preferred Network Type ................................................................................ 196
Enhanced 4G LTE Mode .............................................................................. 196
Using Search for MicroCell ........................................................................... 197
Using System Select ..................................................................................... 197
Configuring the Access Point Name .................................................................... 197
Locking the SIM Card .......................................................................................... 197
Data Usage ......................................................................................................... 198
Setting Data Usage Warning ........................................................................ 198
Setting Data Limit .......................................................................................... 198
Wireless Local Area Networks .................................................................................... 199
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network ............................................................................ 199
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Removing a Wi-Fi Network .................................................................................. 201
Bluetooth .....................................................................................................................201
Adaptive Frequency Hopping .............................................................................. 201
Security ............................................................................................................... 202
Bluetooth Profiles ................................................................................................ 202
Bluetooth Power States ....................................................................................... 203
Bluetooth Radio Power ............................................................................................... 203
Enabling Bluetooth ........................................................................................ 203
Disabling Bluetooth ....................................................................................... 203
Discovering Bluetooth Device(s) ......................................................................... 204
Changing the Bluetooth Name ............................................................................ 204
Connecting to a Bluetooth Device ....................................................................... 204
Selecting Profiles on the Bluetooth Device ......................................................... 204
Unpairing a Bluetooth Device .............................................................................. 205
Near Field Communications ........................................................................................ 205
Reading NFC Cards ............................................................................................ 205
Sharing Information Using NFC .......................................................................... 206
Cast ............................................................................................................................. 207
Calls ........................................................................................................................... 208
Introduction ................................................................................................................. 208
Emergency Calling ...................................................................................................... 208
Audio Modes ............................................................................................................... 208
Using a Bluetooth Headset ......................................................................................... 208
Using a Wired Headset ............................................................................................... 208
Adjusting Audio Volume .............................................................................................. 209
Making a Call Using the Dialer .................................................................................... 209
Dialer Dialing Options .......................................................................................... 211
Making a Call Using Contacts ..................................................................................... 211
Using the Dialer ................................................................................................... 211
Using the Contacts App ....................................................................................... 212
Making a Call Using Call History ................................................................................. 214
Making a Conference Call ........................................................................................... 214
Making a Call Using a Bluetooth Headset .................................................................. 217
Answering Calls .......................................................................................................... 217
Call Settings ................................................................................................................ 218
Maintenance and Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 220
Introduction ................................................................................................................. 220
Maintaining the Device ................................................................................................ 220
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Battery Safety Guidelines ........................................................................................... 220
Cleaning Instructions .................................................................................................. 221
Approved Cleanser Active Ingredients ................................................................ 221
Harmful Ingredients ............................................................................................. 221
Device Cleaning Instructions ............................................................................... 222
Special Cleaning Notes ....................................................................................... 222
Cleaning Materials Required ............................................................................... 222
Cleaning Frequency ............................................................................................ 222
Cleaning the Device .................................................................................................... 222
Housing ......................................................................................................... 222
Display .......................................................................................................... 223
Camera and Exit Window ............................................................................. 223
Cleaning Battery Connectors .............................................................................. 223
Cleaning Cradle Connectors ......................................................................... 223
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 224
Technical Specifications.......................................................................................... 226
Introduction ................................................................................................................. 226
Index
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About This Guide
Introduction
This guide provides information about using the TC72/TC77 touch computers and accessories.
NOTE: Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and can differ from actual screens.
Documentation Set
The documentation set for the TC72/TC77 provides information for specific user needs, and includes:
• TC72/TC77 Touch Computer Quick Start Guide for Android 8.1 - describes how to get the device
up and running.
• TC72/TC77 Touch Computer User Guide for Android 8.1 - describes how to use the device.
• TC72/TC77 Touch Computer Integrator Guide for Android 8.1 - describes how to set up the device
and accessories.
Configurations
This guide covers the following configurations:
Configuration Radios Display Memory
TC720L WLAN: 802.11
a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i/r/k/v
WPAN: Bluetooth v5.0
Low Energy
TC77HL WWAN:
HSPA+/LTE/CDMA
WLAN: 802.11
a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i/r/k/v
WPAN: Bluetooth v5.0
Low Energy
4.7” High
3
/w
3
/w
Definition
(1280 x 720)
LCD
4.7” High
Definition
(1280 x 720)
LCD
4 GB RAM/32
GB Flash
4 GB RAM/32
GB Flash
Data Capture
Options
2D imager,
camera and
integrated NFC
2D imager,
camera and
integrated NFC
Operating
System
Android 8.1
Android 8.1
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Software Versions
To determine the current software versions:
1. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Settings bar.
2. Touch > System.
3. Touch About phone.
4. Scroll to view the following information:
•Model
• Android version
•Kernel version
• Build number.
To determine the device serial number, touch About phone > Status.
• Serial number
Chapter Descriptions
About This Guide
Topics covered in this guide are as follows:
• Getting Started provides information on getting the device up and running for the first time.
• Using the Device provides information for operating the device.
• Applications provides information on using applications installed on the device.
• Data Capture provides information for capturing barcode data using the imager.
• Accessories provides information for using the accessories for the device.
• Wireless provides information on the various wireless options.
• Calls provides instructions for making phone calls.
• Maintenance and Troubleshooting includes instructions on cleaning and provides troubleshooting solutions
for potential problems during device operation.
• Technical Specifications provides the technical specifications for the device.
Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
• Bold text is used to highlight the following:
• Dialog box, window and screen names
• Drop-down list and list box names
• Check box and radio button names
• Icons on a screen
• Key names on a keypad
• Button names on a screen.
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• Bullets (•) indicate:
• Action items
• Lists of alternatives
• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential.
• Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.
Related Documents
• TC72/TC77 Touch Computer Quick Start Guide for Android Version 8.1, p/n MN-003372-xx.
• TC77 Touch Computer Regulatory Guide for Android Version 8.1, p/n MN-003330-xx.
• TC72 Touch Computer Regulatory Guide for Android Version 8.1, p/n MN-003329-xx.
• TC72/TC77 Touch Computer Integrator Guide for Android Version 8.1, p/n MN-003371-xx.
• RS507/RS507X Hands-free Imager Product Reference Guide, p/n 72E-12082-xx.
• DS36X8 Product Reference Guide, p/n MN-002689-xx.
• RS6000 User Guide, MN-002704-xx.
About This Guide
For the latest version of this guide and all guides, go to: www.zebra.com/support
Service Information
If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Customer Support for your region. Contact information is
available at: zebra.com/support
When contacting support, please have the following information available:
• Serial number of the unit (found on manufacturing label)
• Model number or product name (found on manufacturing label)
• Software type and version number
• IMEI number.
Customer Support responds to calls by email or telephone within the time limits set forth in support
agreements.
If the problem cannot be solved by Customer Support, 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 SIM card and/or microSD card from the device before shipping for service.
If the device was purchased from a business partner, contact that business partner for support.
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Provide Documentation Feedback
If you have comments, questions, or suggestions about this guide, send an email to
EVM-Techdocs@zebra.com
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Getting Started
Introduction
This chapter provides information to get the device up and running for the first time.
Unpacking
1. Carefully remove all protective material from the device and save the shipping container for later
storage and shipping.
2. Verify that the following are included:
• Touch computer
• 4,620 mAh PowerPercision+ Lithium-ion battery
• Hand strap
• 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 device for the first time, remove the protective shipping film that covers the scan
window, display, and camera window.
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Features
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2
3
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5
6
7
8
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Figure 1 Front View
Getting Started
Table 1 Front View Features
Number Item Function
1 Touch Screen Displays all information needed to operate the device.
2 Scan Button Initiates data capture (programmable).
3 PTT Button Initiates push-to-talk communications (programmable).
4 Back Button Displays the previous screen.
5 Home Button Displays the Home screen with a single press.
6 Microphone Use for communications in Handset mode.
7 Charging
On device with GMS, opens the Google Now screen when held for a short
period of time.
Provides power to the device from cables and cradles.
Contacts
8 Speaker Provides audio output for video and music playback. Provides audio in
9 Search Button Opens the Recent App screen.
10 Menu Button Opens a menu with items that affect the current screen or app.
11 Light Sensor Determines ambient light for controlling display backlight intensity.
speakerphone mode.
12 Proximity Sensor Determines proximity for turning off display when in handset mode.
13 Power Button Turns the display on and off. Press and hold to reset the device, power off or
swap battery. Press quickly twice when the screen is locked to open the
camera app.
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29
25
24
22
26
21
30
20
28
24
27
22
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Table 1 Front View Features (Continued)
Number Item Function
14 Microphone Use for communications in Speakerphone mode.
15 Receiver Use for audio playback in Handset mode.
16 Charging/Notifica
tion LED
17 Data Capture
LED
18 Front Facing
Camera
Figure 2 Rear View
Indicates battery charging status while charging and app generated
notifications.
Indicates data capture status.
Use to take photos and videos (optional).
Table 2 Back View Features
Number Item Function
19 Interface
Connector
Provides USB host and client communications, audio and device charging
via cables and accessories.
20 Exit Window Provides data capture using the imager.
21 Microphone Use during video recording and for noise cancellation.
22 Scan Button Initiates data capture (programmable).
23 Volume
Up/Down Button
24 Battery Release
25 Elastic Sleeve Use to hold optional stylus.
Latches
Increase and decrease audio volume (programmable).
Press to remove the battery.
26 Battery Provides power to the device.
27 Hand strap Use to securely hold the device in your hand.
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Table 2 Back View Features (Continued)
Number Item Function
28 Hand strap
Mounting Point
29 Camera Takes photos and videos.
30 Camera Flash Provides illumination for the camera.
Setting Up the Device
To start using the device for the first time:
• Removing the SIM Lock Access Cover (TC77 with SIM Lock only).
• Install a SIM card (TC77 only).
• Install a SAM card.
• Install a micro secure digital (SD) card (optional).
• Install hand strap (optional).
• Install the battery.
• Charge the device.
• Power on the device.
Getting Started
Provides latching point for the hand strap.
Removing the SIM Lock Access Cover
NOTE: TC77 with SIM Lock only.
TC77 models with the SIM Lock feature include an access door that is secured using a Microstix 3ULR-0
screw. To remove the access cover, use a Microstix TD-54(3ULR-0) screwdriver to remove the screw from the
access panel.
Figure 3 Remove Secure Access Cover Screw
After re-installing the access cover, make sure to use a Microstix TD-54(3ULR-0) screwdriver to re-install the
screw.
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Installing the SIM Card
NOTE: TC77 only.
NOTE: Only use a nano SIM card.
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CAUTION: Follow proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions to avoid damaging the SIM card. Proper ESD precau
tions include, but not limited to, working on an ESD mat and ensuring that the user is properly grounded.
1. If the device has a secure access door, use a Microstix 0 screwdriver to remove the 3ULR-0 screw.
Figure 4 Remove Secure Access Door Screw
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2. Lift the access door.
nano SIM
Slot 1 (default)
nano SIM
Slot 2
Figure 5 Remove Access Door
Figure 6 TC77 SIM Slot Locations
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3. Slide the SIM card holder to the unlock position.
Figure 7 Unlock SIM Card Holder
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4. Lift the SIM card holder door.
Figure 8 Lift the SIM Card Holder
5. Place the nano SIM card into the card holder with contacts facing down.
Figure 9 Place SIM Card in Holder
6. Close the SIM card holder door and slide to the lock position.
Figure 10 Close and Lock SIM Card Holder Door
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7. Replace the access door.
Figure 11 Replace Access Door
8. Press the access door down and ensure that it is properly seated.
CAUTION: Access door must be replaced and securely seated to ensure proper device sealing.
9. If the device has a secure access door, use a Microstix 0 screwdriver to install the 3ULR-0 screw.
Figure 12 Replace Secure Access Door Screw
Installing the SAM Card
CAUTION: Follow proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions to avoid damaging the Secure Access Module (SAM)
card. Proper ESD precautions include, but not limited to, working on an ESD mat and ensuring that the user is properly
grounded.
NOTE: If using a micro SAM card, a third-party adapter is required.
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Mini SAM Slot
1. If the device has a secure access door, use a Microstix 0 screwdriver to remove the 3ULR-0 screw.
Figure 13 Remove Secure Access Door Screw
2. Lift the access door.
Figure 14 Remove Access Door
3. Insert a SAM card into the SAM slot with the cut edge toward the middle of the device and the contacts
facing down.
Figure 15 SAM Card Installation
4. Ensure that the SAM card is seated properly.
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5. Replace the access door.
Figure 16 Replace Access Door
6. Press the access door down and ensure that it is properly seated.
CAUTION: Access door must be replaced and securely seated to ensure proper device sealing.
7. If the device has a secure access door, use a Microstix 0 screwdriver to install the 3ULR-0 screw.
Figure 17 Replace Secure Access Door Screw
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 pre
cautions include, but are not limited to, working on an ESD mat and ensuring that the operator is properly grounded.
1. Remove the hand strap, if installed.
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2. If the device has a secure access door, use a Microstix 0 screwdriver to remove the 3ULR-0 screw.
Figure 18 Remove Secure Access Door Screw
3. Lift the access door.
Figure 19 Remove Access Door
4. Slide the microSD card holder to the Open position.
Figure 20 Open microSD Card Holder
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5. Lift the microSD card holder.
Figure 21 Lift microSD Card Holder
6. Insert the microSD card into the card holder door ensuring that the card slides into the holding tabs on each
side of the door.
Figure 22 Insert microSD Card into Holder
7. Close the microSD card holder door and slide the door to the Lock position.
Figure 23 Close and Lock microSD Card in Holder
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8. Replace the access door.
Figure 24 Replace Access Door
9. Press the access door down and ensure that it is properly seated.
CAUTION: Access door must be replaced and securely seated to ensure proper device sealing.
10.If the device has a secure access door, use a Microstix 0 screwdriver to install the 3ULR-0 screw.
Figure 25 Replace Secure Access Door Screw
Installing the Hand Strap and Battery
NOTE: User modification of the device, particularly in the battery well, such as labels, asset tags, engravings, stickers, etc.,
may compromise the intended performance of the device or accessories. Performance levels such as sealing (Ingress Pro
tection (IP)), impact performance (drop and tumble), functionality, temperature resistance, etc. could be effected. DO NOT
put any labels, asset tags, engravings, stickers, etc. in the battery well.
NOTE: Installation of the hand strap is optional. Skip this section if not installing the hand strap.
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1. Remove the hand strap filler from the hand strap slot. Store the hand strap filler in a safe place for future
replacement.
Figure 26 Remove Filler
2. Insert the hand strap plate into the hand strap slot.
Figure 27 Insert Hand Strap
3. Insert the battery, bottom first, into the battery compartment in the back of the device.
Figure 28 Insert Bottom of Battery into Battery Compartment
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4. Press the battery down into the battery compartment until the battery release latches snap into place.
Figure 29 Press Down on Battery
5. Place hand strap clip into hand strap mounting slot and pull down until it snaps into place.
Figure 30 Secure Hand Strap Clip
Installing the Battery
NOTE: User modification of the device, particularly in the battery well, such as labels, asset tags, engravings, stickers, etc.,
may compromise the intended performance of the device or accessories. Performance levels such as sealing (Ingress Pro
tection (IP)), impact performance (drop and tumble), functionality, temperature resistance, etc. could be effected. DO NOT
put any labels, asset tags, engravings, stickers, etc. in the battery well.
1. Insert the battery, bottom first, into the battery compartment in the back of the device.
Figure 31 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.
Figure 32 Press Down on Battery
Charging the Battery
Before using the device for the first time, charge the main battery until the green Charging/Notification light
emitting diode (LED) remains lit. To charge the device, use a cable or a cradle with the appropriate power
supply. For information about the accessories available for the device, see Accessories for more information.
The 4,620 mAh battery fully charges in less than five hours at room temperature.
Charge batteries in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). The device or accessory always performs
battery charging in a safe and intelligent manner. At higher temperatures (approximately +37°C (+98°F)) the
device or accessory may, for small periods of time, alternately enable and disable battery charging to keep the
battery at acceptable temperatures. The device or accessory indicates when charging is disabled due to
abnormal temperatures via its LED.
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To charge the main battery:
1. Connect the charging accessory to the appropriate power source.
2. Insert the device into a cradle or attach to a cable. The device turns on and begins charging. The
Charging/Notification LED blinks amber while charging, then turns solid green when fully charged.
Charging Indicators
Table 3 Charging/Notification LED Charging Indicators
State Indication
Off The device is not charging. The device is not inserted correctly in
Slow Blinking Amber (1 blink every 4
seconds)
Solid Green Charging complete.
Fast Blinking Amber (2 blinks/second) Charging error:
the cradle or connected to a power source. Charger/cradle is not
powered.
The device is charging.
• Temperature is too low or too high.
• Charging has gone on too long without completion (typically
eight hours).
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Table 3 Charging/Notification LED Charging Indicators (Continued)
State Indication
Slow Blinking Red (1 blink every 4
seconds)
Solid Red Charging complete but the battery is at end of useful life.
Fast Blinking Red (2 blinks/second) Charging error but the battery is at end of useful life.
Google Account Setup
NOTE: You must connect the device to the internet in order to set up a Google™ account.
A Google account is only required on devices with GMS software.
The first time the device starts, the Setup Wizard displays. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a Google
account, configure Google Pay
information, and enable backup or restore features.
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The device is charging but the battery is at end of useful life.
• Temperature is too low or too high.
• Charging has gone on too long without completion (typically
eight hours).
™ for purchasing items from the Google Play ™ store, to enter your personal
Zebra Visibility Services
The device captures and provides device analytics to a system administrator. The first time the device boots
(or after a Factory reset), the Zebra Services agreement screen displays.
Figure 33 Zebra Services
1. Touch the Device Data switch to disable the device from sending analytics data.
2. Touch OK.
Replacing the Battery
NOTE: User modification of the device, particularly in the battery well, such as labels, asset tags, engravings, stickers, etc.,
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may compromise the intended performance of the device or accessories. Performance levels such as sealing (Ingress Pro
tection (IP)), impact performance (drop and tumble), functionality, temperature resistance, etc. could be effected. DO NOT
put any labels, asset tags, engravings, stickers, etc. in the battery well.
CAUTION: Do not add or remove SIM, SAM or microSD card during battery replacement.
1. Remove any accessory attached to the device.
2. Press the Power button until the menu appears.
3. Touch Battery Swap.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
5. Wait for the LED to turn off.
6. If hand strap is attached, slide the hand strap clip up toward the top of the device and then lift.
Figure 34 Remove Hand Strap Clip
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7. Press the two battery latches in.
Figure 35 Press Battery Latches
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8. Lift the battery from the device.
Figure 36 Lift the Battery
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CAUTION: Replace the battery within two minutes. After two minutes the device reboots and data may be lost.
9. Insert the replacement battery, bottom first, into the battery compartment in the back of the device.
10.Press the battery down until the battery release latch snaps into place.
11.Replace the hand strap, if required.
12.Press and hold the Power button to turn on the device.
NOTE: After replacing the battery, wait 15 minutes before using Battery Swap again.
Replacing the SIM or SAM Card
NOTE: SIM replacement applies to TC77 only.
To replace the SIM or SAM card:
1. Press and hold the Power button until the menu appears.
2. Touch Power off.
3. Touch OK.
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4. If hand strap is attached, slide the hand strap clip up toward the top of the device and then lift.
Figure 37 Remove Hand Strap Clip
5. Press the two battery latches in.
6. Lift the battery from the device.
7. If the device has a secure access door, use a Microstix 0 screwdriver to remove the 3ULR-0 screw.
Figure 38 Remove Secure Access Door Screw
8. Lift the access door.
Figure 39 Remove Access Door
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9. Remove card from holder.
Mini SAM Slot
Figure 40 Remove SAM Card
Figure 41 Remove Nano SIM Card
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10.Insert the replacement card.
Figure 42 Insert SAM Card
Figure 43 Insert Nano SIM Card
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11.Replace the access door.
Figure 44 Replace Access Door
12.Press the access door down and ensure that it is properly seated.
CAUTION: Access door must be replaced and securely seated to ensure proper device sealing.
13.If the device has a secure access door, use a Microstix 0 screwdriver to install the 3ULR-0 screw.
Figure 45 Replace Secure Access Door Screw
14.Insert the battery, bottom first, into the battery compartment in the back of the device.
15.Press the battery down until the battery release latch snaps into place.
16.Replace the hand strap, if required.
17.Press and hold the Power button to turn on the device.
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.
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4. If hand strap is attached, slide the hand strap clip up toward the top of the device and then lift.
Figure 46 Remove Hand Strap Clip
5. Press the two battery latches in.
6. Lift the battery from the device.
7. If the device has a secure access door, use a Microstix 0 screwdriver to remove the 3ULR-0 screw.
Figure 47 Remove Secure Access Door Screw
8. Lift the access door.
Figure 48 Remove Access Door
9. Slide the microSD card holder to the Open position.
10.Lift the microSD card holder.
11.Remove microSD card from holder.
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12.Insert the replacement microSD card into the card holder door ensuring that the card slides into the holding
tabs on each side of the door.
13.Close the microSD card holder door and slide the door to the Lock position.
Figure 49 Close and Lock microSD Card in Holder
14.Replace the access door.
Figure 50 Replace Access Door
15.Press the access door down and ensure that it is properly seated.
CAUTION: Access door must be replaced and securely seated to ensure proper device sealing.
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16.If the device has a secure access door, use a Microstix 0 screwdriver to install the 3ULR-0 screw.
Figure 51 Replace Secure Access Door Screw
17.Insert the battery, bottom first, into the battery compartment in the back of the device.
18.Press the battery down until the battery release latch snaps into place.
19.Replace the hand strap, if required.
20.Press and hold the Power button to turn on the device.
Accessing Device Settings
To access device settings:
1. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Settings bar and then touch .
2. On the Home screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and touch .
Battery Management
NOTE: Prior to checking the battery charge level, remove the device from any AC power source (cradle or cable).
To check the charge status of the main battery, open Settings and touch System > About phone > Battery
Information.
Battery present status indicates if the battery is present 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.
Monitoring Battery Usage
The Battery screen provides battery charge details, power management options, and a list of apps that
consume the most battery power.
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Use the power management options to extend battery life, or touch an app to display details about its power
consumption. Different apps display different information. Some apps include buttons that open screens with
settings to adjust power use. Use the DISABLE or FORCE CLOSE buttons to turn off apps that consume too
much power.
1. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Settings bar and then touch .
2. Touch Battery.
Figure 52 Battery Screen
Low Battery Notification
When the battery charge level drops below 18%, the device displays a notice to connect the device to power.
The user should charge the battery using one of the charging accessories.
When the battery charge drops below 10%, the device displays a notice to connect the device to power. The
user must charge the battery using one of the charging accessories.
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When the battery charge drops below 4%, the device turns off. The user must charge the battery using one of
the charging accessories.
Figure 53 Low Battery Notification
Battery Optimization
Observe the following battery saving tips:
• Set the screen to turn off after a short period of non-use.
• Reduce screen brightness.
• Turn off all wireless radios when not in use.
• Turn off automatic syncing for Email, Calendar, Contacts, and other apps.
• Minimize use of apps that keep the device from suspending, for example, music and video apps.
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Setting the Date and Time
The date and time is automatically synchronized using an NITZ server when the device is connected to a
cellular network. You are 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).
To set the date and time:
1. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Settings bar and then touch .
2. Touch System > Date & time.
3. Touch Automatic date & time to disable automatic date and time synchronization.
4. Touch Automatic time zone to disable automatic time zone synchronization.
5. Touch Set date.
6. In the calendar, set today’s date.
7. Touch OK.
8. Touch Set time.
9. Touch the green circle, drag to the current hour and then release.
10.Touch the green circle, drag to the current minute and then release.
11.Touch AM or PM.
12.Touch OK.
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13.Touch Select time zone.
14.Select the current time zone from the list.
15.Touch Use 24-hour format.
16.Touch .
Display Settings
Use Display settings to change the screen brightness, enable night light, change the background image,
enable screen rotation, set sleep time, and change font size.
Setting the Screen Brightness
To manually set the screen brightness using the touchscreen:
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the Status bar to open the Quick Access panel.
2. Slide the icon to adjust the screen brightness level.
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Figure 54 Brightness Slider
To let the device automatically adjust the screen brightness using the built-in light sensor:
1. Swipe down from the status bar to open the quick settings bar and then touch .
2. Touch Display.
3. If disabled, touch Adaptive brightness to automatically adjust the brightness.
By default, Adaptive brightness is enabled. Toggle the switch to disable.
4. Touch .
Setting Night Light
The Night Light setting tints the screen amber, making the screen easier to look at in low light.
To enable night light:
1. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Settings bar and then touch .
2. Touch Display.
3. Touch Night Light.
4. Touch Schedule.
5. Select one of the schedule values:
• None (default)
• Turns on at custom time
• Turns on from sunset to sunrise.
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6. Touch Status.
By default, Night Light is disabled. Toggle the switch to enable.
7. Adjust the tint using the Intensity slider.
8. Touch .
Setting Screen Rotation
By default, screen rotation is enabled.
To disable screen rotation:
1. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Settings bar and then touch .
2. Touch Display > Advanced.
3. Touch Auto-rotate screen.
NOTE: To change the Home screen rotation, see Setting Home Screen Rotation.
4. Touch .
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Setting Screen Timeout
To set the screen sleep time:
1. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Settings bar and then touch .
2. Touch Display > Advanced > Sleep.
3. Select one of the sleep values.
• 15 seconds
• 30 seconds
• 1 minute (default)
• 2 minutes
• 5 minutes
•10 minutes
• 30 minutes
4. Touch .
Ambient Display
The Ambient display setting wakes the screen when notifications are received.
To disable ambient display:
1. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Settings bar and then touch .
2. Touch Display > Advanced.
3. Touch Ambient display.
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4. In the When to show section, enable or disable an option using the switch.
5. Touch .
Setting Touch Key Light
The four touch keys under the screen are backlit.
To configure the touch key light to save battery power:
1. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Settings bar and then touch .
2. Touch Display.
3. Touch Touch key light.
4. Select an option to choose how long the touch key light stays on:
• Always off
• 6 seconds (default)
• 10 seconds
• 15 seconds
• 30 seconds
• 1 minute
• Always on.
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Figure 55 Touch Key Light Dialog Box
5. Touch .
Setting Font Size
To set the size of the font in system apps:
1. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Settings panel and then touch .
2. Touch Display > Advanced.
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3. Touch Font size.
Figure 56 Font Settings
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4. Select one of the font size values.
•Small
• Default
•Large
• Largest.
5. Touch .
Touch Panel Mode
The device display is able to detect touches using a finger, a conductive-tip stylus, or gloved finger.
NOTE: A glove can be made of medical latex, leather, cotton, or wool.
For optimal performance use a Zebra certified stylus.
1. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Settings bar and then touch .
2. Touch Display > Advanced.
3. Touch Touch panel mode.
Figure 57 Touch Panel Mode Dialog Box
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4. Select:
a. Glove and Finger (Screen Protector off) to use a finger or a gloved finger on the screen without a
screen protector.
b. Stylus and Finger (Screen Protector off) to use a finger or a stylus on the screen without a screen
protector.
c. Finger Only (Screen Protector off) to use a finger on the screen without a screen protector.
d. Glove and Finger (Screen Protector on) to use a finger or a gloved finger on the screen with a screen
protector.
e. Stylus and Finger (Screen Protector on) to use a finger or a stylus on the screen with a screen
protector.
5. Touch .
General Sound Setting
Use the Sound settings to configure media and alarm volumes.
To access sound settings:
1. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Settings bar and then touch .
2. Touch Sound.
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3. Touch an option to set sounds.
Figure 58 Sound Screen
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• Zebra volume controls
• Ring volume - Controls the ringtone volume.
• Media volume - Controls the music, games, and media volume.
• Alarm volume - Controls the alarm clock volume.
• Notifications volume - Controls the notification volume.
• Scanner volume - Controls the scanner volume.
• Volume presets
• - Mutes the ring, notifications, and scanner so that the device does not make sounds or vibrate.
• - All sounds except media and alarms are silenced and vibrate mode is active.
• - Enables all sounds at the user defined levels.
• Also vibrate for calls - Switch on or off.
• Do Not Disturb preferences - Mutes some or all sounds and vibrations.
• Priority only allows - Use to set the priorities for the following:
• Reminders - Switch on or off.
• Events - Switch on or off.
• Alarms - This is always enabled.
• Messages - Choose to allow messages from anyone, starred contacts, any contact, or none. To star
contacts, use the Contacts app.
• Calls - Choose to allow calls from anyone, starred contacts, any contact, or none. To star contacts,
use the Contacts app.
• Repeat callers - Choose whether or not the phone rings if the same person calls again within 15
minutes.
• Block visual disturbances
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• Block when screen is on - This option prevents notifications from displaying over the screen
(peeking) while you are actively using the device.
• Block when screen is off - This option prevents notifications from turning on the screen or pulsing
the LED light when a new notification is received while you are not using the device.
• Automatic rules - Choose when to automatically silence the device. Touch a default rule, such as
Weekend or Weeknight, or create your own rule. To create your own rule, tap Add more and then Time
rule.
• Phone ringtone - Touch to select a sound to play when the phone rings.
• Advanced - Touch to display advanced sound options.
• Default notification sound - Touch to select a sound to play for all system notifications.
• Default alarm sound - Touch to select a sound to play for alarms.
• Other sounds and vibrations
• Dial pad tones - Play a sound when pressing keys on dial pad (default - disabled).
• Screen locking sounds - Play a sound when locking and unlocking the screen (default – enabled).
• Charging sounds - Not applicable.
• Touch sounds - Play a sound when making screen selections (default – enabledenabled).
• Vibrate on tap - Vibrate the device when making screen selections (default – disabled).
•
• Emergency alerts - Touch to configure emergency broadcast settings and notifications.
Wake-Up Sources
By default the device wakes from suspend mode when the user presses the Power button. The device can be
configured to wake when the user presses the PPT or Scan buttons on the left side of the device.
To configure wake-up sources:
1. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Settings bar and then touch .
2. Touch Wake-Up Sources.
3. Touch SCAN checkbox. A check appears in the checkbox.
4. Touch SCANTRIG_KEY checkbox. A check appears in the checkbox.
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5. Touch LEFT_TRIGGER_2 checkbox. A check appears in the checkbox.
Figure 59 Wake-Up Sources
6. Touch .
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Using the Device
Introduction
This chapter explains the buttons, status icons, and controls on the device, and provides basic
instructions for using the device including resetting the device and entering data.
Google Mobile Services
NOTE: This section applies to Google Mobile Services (GMS) devices only.
Devices with GMS contain apps and services that provide additional functionality.
GMS includes:
• Apps - GMS adds a variety of Google apps 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 > Security & location > Location.
• Widevine DRM - Enables Digital Rights Management (DRM) so that protected streaming video
content can be played. Enable DRM Info from the Google Play
• Google Cloud Messaging - Allows the device to receive data from the server and other devices
on the same connection.
• Backup and Restore - Allows the users settings and apps to be backed up to a Google server
and subsequently restored from that server after a factory reset.
• Google Accounts - Create and use a Google account to synchronize mail, files, music, photos,
contacts and calendar events.
™ store.
Home Screen
Turn on the device to display the Home screen. Depending on the configuration, the Home screen may
appear different. Contact your system administrator for more information.
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1
4
2
5
3
1
4
2
5
3
2
After a suspend or screen time-out, the Home screen displays with the lock slider. Touch the screen and slide
up to unlock. For screen locking information, see Un-Locking the Screen.
The Home screen provides additional screens for placement of widgets and shortcuts. Swipe the screen left or
right to view the additional screens.
Figure 60 Home Screen
Table 4 Home Screen Features
Item Description
1 Status Bar Displays the time, status icons (right side), and notification icons (left side).
For more information see Status Icons on page 47 and Managing
Notifications on page 50.
2 Widgets Launches stand-alone apps that run on the Home screen.
3 Shortcut Icons Opens apps installed on the device.
4 Folder Contains apps.
5 All Apps Opens the APPS window.
The Home screen provides four additional screens to place widgets and shortcuts. Swipe the screen left or
right to view the additional screens.
Setting Home Screen Rotation
By default the Home screen rotation is disabled.
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Notification Icons
Status Icons
To enable Home screen rotation:
1. Touch and hold anywhere on the Home screen until the options appear.
2. Touch HOME SETTINGS.
3. Touch the Allow Home screen rotation switch.
4. Touch .
5. Rotate the device.
Figure 61 Rotated Home Screen
Status Bar
The Status bar displays the time, notification icons (left side), and status icons (right side).
NOTE: Some Status icons may not appear in the Status bar if there are too many icons to display.
Figure 62 Notification and Status Icons
If there are more notifications than can fit in the Status bar, two dots display indicating that more notifications
exist. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Notification panel and view all notifications and status.
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Status Icons
Table 5 Status Icons
Icon Description
Alarm is active.
Main battery is fully charged.
Main battery is partially drained.
Main battery charge is low.
Main battery charge is very low.
Main battery is charging.
All sounds, except media and alarms, are silenced and vibrate mode is active.
Do Not Disturb mode active.
Airplane Mode is active. All radios are turned off.
Bluetooth is on.
The device is connected to a Bluetooth device.
Connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Not connected to a Wi-Fi network or no Wi-Fi signal.
Connected to an Ethernet network.
Speakerphone enabled.
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active (WWAN only).
Connected to a 4G LTE/LTE-CA network (WWAN only)
1
.
Connected to a DC-HSPA, HSDPA, HSPA+, HSUPA, LTE/LTE-CA or WCMDMA network
1
(WWAN only)
.
Connected to a 1x-RTT (Sprint), EGDGE, EVDO, EVDV or WCDMA network (WWAN only)
Connected to a DC - HSPA, HSDPA, HSPA+ or HSUPA network (WWAN only)
1
.
1
.
Connected to an EDGE network (WWAN only)
Connected to a GPRS network (WWAN only)
1
Cellular network icon that appears is dependent upon the carrier/network.
1
.
1
.
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Icon Description
Connected to a 1x-RTT (Verizon) network (WWAN only)1.
Roaming from a network (WWAN only).
No SIM card installed (WWAN only).
1
Cellular network icon that appears is dependent upon the carrier/network.
Notification Icons
Table 6 Notification Icons
Icon Description
Main battery is low.
More notifications are available for viewing.
Data is syncing.
Indicates an upcoming event. Non-GMS devices only.
Indicates an upcoming event. GMS devices only.
Open Wi-Fi network is available.
Song is playing.
Problem with sign-in or sync has occurred.
Device is uploading data.
Device is downloading data when animated and download is complete when static.
Device is connected via USB cable.
Device is connected to or disconnected from virtual private network (VPN).
Preparing internal storage by checking it for errors.
USB debugging is enabled on the device.
Call is in progress (WWAN only).
One or more voice message is in mailbox (WWAN only).
Call is on hold (WWAN only).
Call was missed (WWAN only).
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Table 6 Notification Icons (Continued)
Icon Description
Headset is connected to the device.
PTT Express Voice client status. See the PTT Express PTT Notification Icons for a complete list.
Indicates that RxLogger app is running.
Indicates the Bluetooth scanner is connected to the device.
Indicates the RS507/RS507X or RS6000 is connected to the device in HID mode.
Managing Notifications
Notification icons report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, alarms, and ongoing events. When a
notification occurs, an icon appears in the Status bar with a brief description. See Notification Icons for a list of
possible notification icons and their description. Open the Notification panel to view a list of all the notifications.
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To open the Notification panel, drag the Status bar down from the top of the screen.
Figure 63 Notification Panel
To respond to a notification, open the Notification panel and then touch a notification. The Notification panel
closes and the corresponding app opens.
To clear all notifications, open the Notification panel and then touch CLEAR ALL. All event-based notifications
are removed. Ongoing notifications remain in the list.
To close the Notification panel, swipe the Notification panel up.
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Setting App Notifications
To set notification settings for a specific app:
1. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Settings bar and then touch .
2. Touch Apps & notifications > Notifications > App notifications.
3. Select an app.
4. Select an available option:
• On / Off - Select to turn all notifications from this app On (default) or Off.
• Allow notification dot - Do not allow this app to add a notification dot to the app icon.
• Allow interruptions - Do not allow notifications from this app to make sound, vibrate, or pop
notifications on the screen.
• Override Do Not Disturb - Allow these notifications to interrupt when Do Not Disturb is set to Priority
Only.
• Categories - Do not allow specific types of notifications from this app.
• Additional settings in the app - Open the app settings.
NOTE: To change the notification settings for an app, slide the notification slightly left or right and touch .
Viewing Notification Settings for All Apps
To view the notification settings for all apps:
1. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Settings bar and then touch .
2. Touch Apps & Notifications.
3. Scroll down to Notifications to view how many apps have notifications turned off.
4. To set or view notifications settings for a specific app, see Setting App Notifications.
Controlling Lock Screen Notifications
To control whether notifications can be seen when the device is locked:
1. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Settings bar and then touch .
2. Touch Apps & notifications > Notifications.
3. Touch On the lock screen and select one of the following:
• Show all notification content (default)
• Don’t show notifications at all.
Blink Light
The Notification LED lights blue when an app, such as email and VoIP, generates a programmable notification
or to indicate when the device is connected to a Bluetooth device. By default, LED notifications are enabled.
To change the notification setting:
1. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Settings bar and then touch .
2. Touch Apps & notifications > Notifications.
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3. Touch Blink light to toggle the notification on or off.
Quick Access Panel
Use the Quick Access panel to access frequently used settings (for example, Airplane mode).
Figure 64 Quick Settings Bar
To see the full Quick Access panel:
• If the device is locked, swipe down once.
• If the device is unlocked, swipe down once with two fingers, or twice with one finger.
• If the Quick Settings bar is open, touch the Down arrow.
Figure 65 Quick Access Panel
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NOTE: Not all icons are pictured. Icons may vary.
To change a setting, touch the icon:
• Display brightness - Use the slider to decrease 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 Bluetooth.
• Battery saver - Turn Battery saver mode on or off. When Battery saver mode is on the performance of the
device is reduced to preserve battery power.
• Do not disturb - Control how and when to receive notifications.
• Mobile data - Turns cellular radio on or off. To open Mobile data settings, touch and hold(WAN only).
• Airplane mode - Turn Airplane mode on or off. When Airplane mode is on the device does not connect to
Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
• Auto-rotate - Lock the device’s orientation in portrait or landscape mode or set to automatically rotate.
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• Flashlight - Turn flashlight on or off. Turn camera flash on or off.
The thermal protection safety feature for the camera provides the following behavior if the temperature
range is 40°C or above:
• If the flashlight is kept on for a certain period of time, it is automatically turned off and cannot be turned
back on for a period of time until it has cooled off.
• During the cooling off period, the camera cannot be turned on. If you attempt to use the camera, a
message displays indicating to try again after a period of time.
• Hotspot - Turn on to share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices.
• Cast - 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.
Editing Icons on Quick Settings
The first several setting tiles from the Quick Access panel become the Quick Settings bar.
To move a setting tile:
1. Open the Quick Access panel.
2. Touch .
3. Touch and drag a setting tile to another location.
4. Release the tile.
5. Touch to save tiles and return to the Quick Access panel.
To add a setting tile:
1. Open the Quick Access panel.
2. Touch .
3. Slide the Quick Settings panel up to reveal additional tiles.
4. Touch and drag a setting tile from the Drag to add tiles area to the main area.
5. Release the tile.
6. Touch to save tiles and return to Quick Access panel.
To remove a setting tile:
1. Open the Quick Access panel.
2. Touch .
3. Touch and drag a setting tile to the Drag here to remove area.
4. Release the tile.
5. Touch to save tiles and return to Quick Access panel.
App Shortcuts and Widgets
App shortcuts placed on the Home screen allow quick and easy access to apps. Widgets are self-contained
apps placed on the Home screen to access frequently used features.
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Adding an App Shortcut to the Home Screen
To add an app shortcut to the Home screen:
1. Go to the desired Home screen.
2. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
3. Scroll through the list to find the app 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
To move app shortcuts or widgets on the Home screen:
1. Touch and hold the item until it floats on the screen.
2. Drag the item to a new location. Pause at the edge of the screen to drag the item onto an adjacent Home
screen.
3. Lift finger to place the item on the Home screen.
Removing an App Shortcut or Widget from the Home Screen
To remove an app shortcut or widget from the Home screen:
1. Go to the desired Home screen.
2. Touch and hold the app shortcut or widget icon until it floats on the screen.
3. Drag the icon to
X
Remove at 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
There must be at least two app icons on the Home screen.
To create a folder:
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Title Area
1. Go to the desired Home screen.
2. Touch and hold one app 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.
Figure 66 Open Folder
2. Touch the title area and enter a folder name using the keyboard.
3. Touch on the keyboard.
4. Touch anywhere on the Home screen to close the folder. The folder name appears under the folder.
Removing a Folder
To remove a folder:
1. Touch and hold the folder icon until it enlarges.
2. Drag the folder to
X
Remove and release.
Home Screen Wallpaper
To change the Home screen wallpaper:
1. Touch and hold the screen until the menu appears.
2. Touch WALLPAPERS.
3. Touch Photos or Gallery to select a photo or select one of the pre-installed wallpapers.
4. Touch Set wallpaper.
Using the Touchscreen
Use the multi-tap sensitive screen to operate the device.
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• 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 app icons in the Launcher window.
• View more information on an app’s screen.
• Double-tap - Tap twice on a web page, map, or other screen to zoom in and out.
• Pinch - In some apps, 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 device provides the following types of keyboards:
• Android Keyboard - Non-GMS devices only.
• Gboard - GMS devices only
• Enterprise Keyboard
NOTE: By default the Enterprise and Virtual Keyboards are disabled.
Keyboard Configuration
Enabling Keyboards
To enable keyboards:
1. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Settings bar and then touch .
2. Touch System > Languages & input > Virtual keyboard > Manage keyboards.
3. Touch a keyboard to enable.
Switching Between Keyboards
To switch between keyboards, touch in a text box to display the current keyboard.
• On the Android or Gboard keyboards, touch and hold .
• On the Enterprise keyboard, touch .
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Using the Android and Gboard Keyboards
Use the Android or Gboard keyboards 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 apps. Some apps 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 or special 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
?123 to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard.
• Touch the
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.
=\< key on the numbers and symbols keyboard to view additional symbols.
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 app being used. For
example, an arrow displays in Contacts, however Done displays in Email account setup.
Figure 67 Numeric Keyboard
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Alpha Tab
To access the alpha keyboard, touch the EN tab.
Figure 68 Alpha Keyboard
Additional Character Tab
To access additional characters, touch the #*/ tab.
Figure 69 Symbols Keyboard
Touch to enter emoji icons in a text message.
Figure 70 Emoji Keyboard
Touch ABC to return to the Symbols keyboard.
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Scan Tab
The Scan tab provides an easy data capture feature for scanning barcodes.
Figure 71 Scan Keyboard
Do Not Disturb Feature
This mode mutes the device so that it does not make sounds or vibrate.
For example, use Do Not Disturb to:
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• Automatically limit sounds at night or during events
• Mute interruptions other than alarms
• Get alerted to messages only from favorite contacts.
Limit Sounds and Vibrations
Mute the device completely, or let through the important alarms or important calls.
Total Silence
To completely mute the device so that it does not make a sound or vibrate, choose Total silence.
In Total silence mode:
• Alarms do not make noise.
• Device does not vibrate or make sounds when receiving a message, or notification.
• Sounds from music, videos, games, and other media are muted.
NOTE: All alarms are silenced in Total silence mode.
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the Status bar to open the Quick Access panel.
2. Touch Do not disturb > Total silence.
3. Choose Until you turn it off or select a time period.
4. Touch Done.
When Total Silence is on, appears in the quick access panel and the Status bar.
To turn off Total Silence, open quick access panel and touch Total silence.
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Alarms Only
To mute the device so that you hear alarms, choose Alarms only. This option does not mute sounds from
music, videos, games, or other media.
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel.
2. Touch Do not disturb > Alarms only.
3. Choose Until you turn it off or select a time period.
4. Touch Done.
When Alarms Only is on, appears in the quick access panel and the Status Bar.
To turn off Alarms Only, open the Quick Access panel and touch Alarms only.
NOTE: To quickly turn on Alarms Only, with the screen on, press and hold the Volume Down button until the volume is all
the way down. Then, press Volume Down again to turn on Alarms Only.
To turn off Alarms Only, press either the Volume Up or Volume Down button and the touch END NOW in the
alert message.
Priority Notifications Only
To only be interrupted by important notifications, choose Priority only. This option does not mute sounds from
music, videos, games, or other media.
Before turning on Priority Only mode, set the notification priorities:
1. Swipe down from the status bar to open the quick settings bar and then touch .
2. Touch Sound > Do not disturb > Priority only allows.
3. Set priorities.
• Alarms: Disabled by default.
• Reminders and Events: Switch on or off.
• Messages and Calls: Choose From anyone, From contacts only, From starred contacts only, or
none. To star contacts, use the Contacts applications.
• Repeat callers: Choose whether to let the device ring if the same person calls again within 15 minutes.
After setting notification priorities, turn on Priority Only mode to limit interruptions. The priority notifications
make a sound or vibrate based on the current ringer volume, but other notifications will be silenced.
1. Swipe down with two fingers from the status bar to open the quick access panel.
2. Touch Do not disturb > Priority only.
3. Choose Until you turn it off or select a time period.
4. Tap Done.
When Priority Only is on, appears in the quick access panel and the Status Bar.
To turn off Priority Only, open quick access panel and touch Priority only.
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Automatically Block Sounds and Vibrations
Automatically silence the device during certain times or events, turn sounds back on, and override Do Not
Disturb mode.
Silence Sounds During Certain Times
To automatically silence the device during certain times, like at night or on weekends:
1. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Settings bar and then touch .
2. Touch Sound > Do Not Disturb preferences.
3. Touch a default Weekend or Weeknight. Or, to make a new rule, touch Add more > Time rule.
4. Enter a rule name.
5. Touch OK.
6. Edit the new rule:
• Rule name - Rename the rule.
• Days, Start time, and End time - Set the rule's schedule.
• Do Not Disturb preferences - Choose whether the rule uses Alarms only, Priority only, or Total
silence.
• Alarm can override end time - Allow the alarm to continue to make sound until the next alarm begins.
7. Touch the On/Off switch at the top to turn on the rule.
Silence Sounds During Events and Meetings
To automatically silence the device during events or meetings, set an event rules.
1. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Settings bar and then touch .
2. Touch Sound > Do Not Disturb preferences.
3. To edit the default rule, touch Event. Or, to create a new rule, touch Add rule > Event rule.
4. Edit the rule settings.
• Rule name - Rename the rule.
• During events for - Select which Google Calendar events the rule uses.
• Where reply is - Set to: Yes, Maybe, or Not replied, Yes or Maybe, or Yes.
• Do Not Disturb preferences - Choose whether the rule uses Priority only, Alarms only, or Total
silence.
5. Touch the On/Off switch at the top to turn on the rule.
Turn Sounds Back On
When the device is in Do Not Disturb mode, Alarms only or Priority only display as , or Total silence displays
as .
To turn off Do Not Disturb, either:
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• In the Quick Access panel, touch Alarms only, Priority only, or Total silence.
• Press the Volume Down button and touch End Now.
Override Do Not Disturb for Specific Apps
To let through notifications from specific apps:
1. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Settings bar and then touch .
2. Touch Apps & notifications > Notifications > App notifications.
3. Touch an app.
4. Touch Override Do Not Disturb.
Apps
The APPS screen displays icons for all installed apps. The table below lists the apps installed on the device.
Refer to the device Integrator Guide for Android Version 8.1 for information on installing and uninstalling apps.
Table 7 Apps
Icon Description
Battery Manager - Displays battery information, including charge level, status, health and wear
level.
Battery Swap – Use to place device in Battery Swap mode when replacing the battery.
Bluetooth Pairing Utility – Use to pair the RS507 Hands-free Imager with the device by
scanning a barcode.
Calculator - Provides the basic and scientific arithmetic functions.
Calendar - Use to manage events and appointments. GMS/GMS-Restricted only.
Calendar - Use to manage events and appointments. AOSP only.
Camera - Take photos or record videos. For more information see Camera.
Chrome - Use to access the Internet or intranet. GMS/GMS-Restricted only
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Icon Description
Chromium - Use to access the Internet or intranet. AOSP only.
Clock - Use to schedule alarms for appointments or as a wake-up.
Contacts - Use to manage contact information. See Contacts for more information.
DataWedge - Enables data capture using the imager.
Diagnostic Tool - Use to diagnose the device.
Drive - Upload photos, videos, documents, and other files to personal storage site.
GMS/GMS-Restricted only.
Duo - A one-to-one video calling app (WWAN only). GMS/GMS-Restricted only.
DWDemo - Provides a way to demonstrate the data capture features using the imager. See
DataWedge Demonstration for more information.
Email - Use to send and receive email. AOSP only.
Files - Organize and manage files on the device. See Files for more information.
Gallery - Use to view photos stored on the microSD card. For more information, see Gallery for
more information. AOSP only.
Gmail - Use to send and receive email using a Google email account. GMS/GMS-Restricted
only
Google - Launches Google ™ search app. GMS/GMS-Restricted only
Keep- Use to create, edit, and share notes. GMS/GMS-Restricted only.
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Table 7 Apps (Continued)
Icon Description
License Manager - Use to manage software licenses on the device.
Maps - Use to see your 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, traffic-avoidance, and alternate routes, for drivers, cyclists, walkers, and users of
public transportation. GMS/GMS-Restricted only.
Messaging - Send SMS and MMS messages. See Messaging for more information. WAN
devices only.
MSRN - Use to verify authenticity of the paired Snap-on MSR and to provision the Snap-on
MSR. See device Touch Computer Integrator Guide for Android Version 8.1 for more
information.
Music - Play music stored on the microSD card. AOSP only.
Phone - Use to dial a phone number when used with some Voice over IP (VoIP) clients (VoIP
telephony ready only). WAN devices only.
Photos - Use to sync photos with Google account. For more information, see Photo Settings.
GMS/GMS-Restricted only.
Play Movies & TV - View movies and video on your device. GMS/GMS-Restricted only.
Play Music - Use to listen to music. GMS/GMS-Restricted only.
Play Store - Download music, movies, books, and Android apps and games from the Google
Play Store. GMS/GMS-Restricted only.
PTT Express - Use to launch PTT Express client for VoIP communication.
RxLogger - Use to diagnose device and app issues. See the device Integrator Guide for
Android Version 8.1 for more information.
RxLogger Utility - Use to view, backup, and archive RxLogger data.
Search - Use to search the Web. Requires an Internet connection. AOSP only.
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Table 7 Apps (Continued)
Icon Description
Settings - Use to configure the device.
SimulScan Demo - Use to demonstrate the document capture feature of the device.
Sound Recorder - Use to record audio.
StageNow - Allows the device to stage a device for initial use by initiating the deployment of
settings, firmware, and software.
Worry Free Wifi Analyzer - A diagnostic intelligent app. Use to diagnose surrounding area and
display network stats, such as coverage hole detection, or AP in vicinity. Refer to the Worry Free
Wi-Fi Analyzer Administrator Guide for Android.
YouTube - Use to view videos on the YouTube
Zebra Bluetooth - Use to configure Bluetooth logging.
Accessing Apps
All apps installed on the device are accessed using the APPS window.
™ web site. GMS/GMS-Restricted only.
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1. On the Home screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
Figure 72 APPS Window Example
Slide the APPS window up or down to view more app icons. Touch an icon to open the app.
Switching Between Recent Apps
To switch between recent apps:
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1. Touch . A window appears on the screen with icons of recently used apps.
Figure 73 Recently Used Apps
1
2. Slide the apps displayed up and down to view all recently used apps.
3. Swipe left or right to remove app from the list and force close the app.
4. Touch an icon to open an app or touch to return to the current screen.
Un-Locking the Screen
Use the Lock screen to protect access to data on the device. Some email accounts require locking the screen.
Refer to the device Integrator Guide for information on setting up the locking feature.
When locked, a pattern, PIN, or password is required to unlock the device. Press the Power button to lock the
screen. The device also locks after a pre-defined time-out.
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Press and release the Power button to wake the device. The Lock screen displays. Swipe the screen up to
unlock. 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.
Figure 74 Lock Screen
Figure 75 PIN Screen
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Figure 76 Pattern Screen
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Figure 77 Password Screen
Interactive Sensor Technology
The device contains sensors that monitor movement, orientation and ambient light:
• Gyroscope - Measures angular rotational velocity to detect rotation of the device.
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• Accelerometer - Measures the linear acceleration of movement to detect the orientation of the device.
• Digital Compass - The digital compass or magnetometer provides simple orientation in relation to the
Earth's magnetic field. As a result, the device always knows which way is North so it can auto rotate digital
maps depending on the physical orientation of the device.
• Light Sensor - Detects ambient light and adjusts the screen brightness.
• Proximity Sensor - Detects the presence of nearby objects without physical contact.
In order to take advantage of these sensors, applications use API commands. Refer to the Zebra Android
EMDK for more information.
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.
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2. Touch Restart.
3. The device reboots.
Performing a Hard Reset
CAUTION: Performing a hard reset with a SD card installed in the device may cause damage or data corruption to the SD
card.
Perform a hard reset if the device stops responding.
1. Simultaneously press the Power, Scan and Volume Up buttons for at least four seconds.
2. When the screen turns off, release the buttons.
3. The device reboots.
Suspend Mode
The device goes into suspend mode when you press the Power buttonor after a period of inactivity (set in the
Display settings window).
To wake the device from Suspend mode, press the Power button. The Lock screen displays. Swipe the screen
up to unlock. 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. See Un-Locking the Screen.
NOTE: If you enter the PIN, password, or pattern incorrectly five times, you must wait 30 seconds before trying again.
If you forget the PIN, password, or pattern contact your system administrator.
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Transferring Files with a Host Computer via USB
Connect the device to a host computer using a USB cable or a USB cradle to transfer files between the device
and the host computer.
When connecting the device to a host computer, follow the host computer’s instructions for connecting and
disconnecting USB devices, to avoid damaging or corrupting files.
Transferring Files
NOTE: Use Transfer files to copy files between the device (internal memory or microSD card) and the host computer.
1. Connect a USB cable to the device or place the device into a USB cradle.
2. Pull down the Notification panel and touch USB charging this device.
By default, Charge this device is selected.
Figure 78 Use USB to Dialog Box
3. Touch Transfer files.
4. On the host computer, open a file explorer application.
5. Locate the device as a portable device.
6. Open the SD card or the Internal storage folder.
7. Copy files to and from the device or delete files as required.
Transferring Photos
To transfer photos using Photo Transfer Protocol:
NOTE: Use Photo Transfer Protocol (PTP) to copy photos from either the microSD card or internal memory to the host com
puter.
1. Connect USB cable to the device or place the device into a USB cradle. See Accessories for setup
information.
2. Pull down the Notification panel and touch USB charging this device.
3. Touch Transfer photos (PTP).
4. On the host computer, open a file explorer application.
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5. Open the SD card or the Internal storage folder.
6. Copy or delete photos as required.
Disconnect from the Host Computer
To disconnect the device from the host computer:
CAUTION: Carefully follow the host computer’s instructions to unmount the microSD card and disconnect USB devices cor
rectly to avoid losing information.
1. On the host computer, unmount the device.
2. Remove the USB cable from the device or remove the device from the cradle.
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Applications
Introduction
This section describes the applications installed on the device.
Battery Manager
The Battery Manager provides detailed information about the battery.
To open Battery Manager, swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen and touch .
Figure 79 Battery Manager Screen
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Table 8 Battery Icon Description
Applications
Battery
Icon
Battery charge level.
Battery charging.
Battery charge level is below 20%.
• Battery level - The current battery charge level as a percentage. Displays -% when level is unknown.
• Time until full - The amount of time until the battery is fully charged.
• Time since charging - The amount of time since the device began charging.
• Time until empty - The amount of time until the battery is empty.
• Battery status
• Not charging - The device is not connected to AC power.
• Charging over AC - The device is connected to AC power and charging.
• Charging over USB - The device is connected to a host computer with a USB cable and charging.
• Discharging - That the battery is discharging.
• Full - That the battery is fully charged.
• Unknown - The battery status is unknown.
Description
• Battery health - The health of the battery. If a critical error occurs, appears. Touch to view the error
description.
• Decommission - The battery is past its 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 operating temperature. See system
administrator.
• Failure Detected - A failure has been detected in the battery. See system administrator.
• Unknown - See system administrator.
• Wear level - 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 - Indicates that the battery is present.
• Battery level - The battery charge level as a percentage of scale.
• Battery scale - The battery scale level used to determine battery level (100).
• Battery voltage - The current battery voltage in millivolts.
• Battery temperature - The current battery temperature in degrees Centigrade.
• Battery technology - The type of battery.
• Battery current - The average current into or out of the battery over the last second in mAh.
• Battery manufacture date - The date of manufacture.
• Battery serial number - The battery serial number. The number matches the serial number printed on
the battery label.
• Battery part number - The battery part number.
• Battery rated capacity - Lists the rated capacity of the backup battery in mAh.
• Battery decommission status - Indicates if the battery is past its life span.
• Battery Good - The battery is in good health.
• Decommissioned Battery - The battery is past its useful life and should be replaced.
• 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 conditions if the battery were fully charged.
• 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”.
• % decommission threshold - The default % decommission threshold for a gifted battery as 80%.
• Battery present charge - Amount of usable charge remaining in the battery at present under the
current discharge conditions.
• Battery total cumulative charge - The total accumulated charge in all chargers.
• Battery time since first use - The time passed since the battery was placed in a Zebra termina
first time.
• Battery error status - The error status of the battery.
• App version - The application version number.
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Camera
Camera Mode
Settings
HDR
Camera Switch
Scene Mode
Shutter Button
Gallery
Filters
This section provides information for taking photos and recording videos using the integrated digital cameras.
The device saves photos and videos on the microSD card, if installed and the storage path is changed manually. By
default, or if a microSD card is not installed, the device saves photos and videos on the internal storage.
Taking Photos
NOTE: See Photo Settings for camera setting descriptions.
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen and touch Camera.
Figure 80 Camera Mode
Applications
2. If necessary, touch the Camera Mode icon and touch .
3. To switch between the rear camera and front camera (if available), 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. 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 creates a single wide image by panning slowly across a scene.
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen and touch Camera.
Figure 81 Panoramic Mode
Applications
2. Touch the Camera Mode icon and touch .
3. Frame one side of the scene to capture.
4. Touch and slowly pan across the area to capture. A small white square appears inside the button
indicating the capture is in progress.
If you are panning too quickly, the message Too fast appears.
5. Touch to end the shot. The panorama appears immediately and a progress indicator displays while it
saves the image.
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Recording Videos
Camera Mode
Settings
Audio
Camera Switch (Available on devices
with a rear camera and front camera)
Shutter Button
Gallery
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen and touch Camera.
2. Touch the camera mode menu and touch .
Figure 82 Video Mode
Applications
3. To switch between the rear camera and front camera (if available), touch .
4. Point the camera and frame the scene.
5. To zoom in or out, press two fingers on the display and pinch or expand fingers. The zoom controls appear
on the screen.
6. Touch to start recording.
The video time remaining appears in the top left of the screen.
7. Touch to the end recording.
The video momentarily displays as a thumbnail in the lower left corner.
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Photo Settings
In Photo mode, photo settings appear on screen. Touch to display the photo settings options.
Rear Camera
• Flash - Select 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 - Adjust flash automatically depending upon light meter (default).
• On - Enable flash upon taking a photo.
• Torch - Turn flash on continuously.
• GPS location - Turn On or Off (default).
• Picture size - The size (in pixels) of the photo to: 13M pixels (default), 8M pixels, 5M pixels, 3M pixels,
HD 1080, 2M pixels, HD720, 1M pixels, WVGA, VGA, or QVGA.
• Picture quality - Set the picture quality setting to: Low, Standard (default) or High.
• Countdown timer - Select Off (default), 2 seconds, 5 seconds or 10 seconds.
• Storage – Set the location to store the photo to: Phone or SD Card.
• Face Detection - Select to turn face detection Off (default) or On.
• ISO - Set camera sensitivity to light to: Auto (default), ISO Auto (HJR), ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800
or
ISO1600.
• Exposure - Set the exposure settings to: +2, +1, 0(default), -1 or -2.
• White balance - Select how the camera adjusts colors in different kinds of light, to achieve the most
natural-looking colors:
Applications
• 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.
• ZSL - Set the camera to immediately take a picture when the button is pressed (default – enabled).
• Anti Banding - Allows the camera to avoid problems caused by artificial light sources that are not constant.
These sources cycle (flicker) fast enough to go unnoticed to the human eye, appearing continuous. The
camera’s eye (its sensor) can still see this flicker. Options: Auto (default), 60 Hz, 50 Hz, or Off.
Front Camera
• GPS location - Add GPS location information to the photo meta-data. Options: On or Off (default).
• Picture size - Set the size (in pixels) of the photo to: 5M pixels (default), HD720, 1M pixels, WVGA, VGA,
or QVGA.
• Picture quality - Set picture quality setting to: Low, Standard (default) or High.
• Countdown timer - Set to: Off (default), 2 seconds, 5 seconds or 10 seconds.
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• Storage – Set location to store the photo to: Phone or SD Card.
• Face Detection - Select to turn face detection Off (default) or On.
Video Settings
In Video mode, video settings appear on screen. Touch to display the video settings options.
Rear Camera
• Flash - Select 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 - Set video quality to: HD 1080p (default), HD 720p, SD 480p.
• Video duration - Set to: 30 seconds (MMS), or 30 minutes (default).
• GPS location - Turn On or Off (default).
• Storage – Set the location to store the photo to: Phone (default) or SD Card.
• White balance - Select how the camera adjusts colors in different kinds of light, to achieve the most
natural-looking colors.
Applications
• 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.
Front Camera
• Video quality - Set video quality to: HD 720p (default), or SD 480p.
• Video duration - Set to: 30 seconds (MMS) or 30 minutes (default).
• GPS location - Turn On or Off (default).
• Storage – Set the location to store the photo to: Phone (default) or SD Card.
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Contacts
Use the Contacts app to manage contacts.
From a Home or Apps screen, touch Contacts to open to the main list of contacts. Contacts are listed in
alphabetical order. Swipe up or down to scroll through the list.
Adding a Contact
1. In the Contacts app, touch .
2. If there is more than one account with contacts, touch the one you want 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.
Applications
Editing Contacts
1. In the Contacts app, touch a contact name to edit.
2. Touch .
3. Edit the contact information.
4. Touch SAVE.
Deleting Contacts
1. In the Contacts app, touch a contact name to delete.
2. Touch .
3. Touch Delete.
4. Touch DELETE to confirm.
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DataWedge Demonstration
NOTE: DataWedge is enabled on the Home screen.To disable this feature, go to the DataWedge settings and disable the
Launcher profile.
Use DataWedge Demonstration to demonstrate data capture functionality.
Figure 83 DataWedge Demonstration Window
Applications
Table 9 DataWedge Demonstration Icons
Icon Description
Illumination Imager illumination is on. Touch to turn illumination off.
Imager illumination is off. Touch to turn illumination on.
Data Capture The data capture function is through the internal imager.
An RS507 or RS6000 Bluetooth imager is connected.
An RS507 or RS6000 Bluetooth imager is not connected.
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Table 9 DataWedge Demonstration Icons (Continued)
Scan Mode Imager is in picklist mode. Touch to change to normal scan mode.
NOTE: See the device Integrator Guide for Android Version 8.1 for information on DataWedge configuration.
Scanner Selection
To select a scanner, touch > Settings > Scanner selection.
See Data Capture for more information.
Applications
Icon Description
Imager is in normal scan mode. Touch to change to picklist mode.
Opens a menu to view the application information or to set the
application DataWedge profile.
Either press the programmable button or touch the yellow scan button to capture data. The data appears in the
text field below the yellow button.
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Diagnostic Tool
The Diagnostic Tool is a utility that determines the health of the device. Use the Diagnostic Tool to
troubleshoot the device.
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen and touch .
Figure 84 Diagnostic Tool
Applications
2. Touch RUN TEST. The app tests all enabled subsystems (by default, only the Battery and System tests).
See Settings to enable subsystem tests.
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Figure 85 Test Passed Screen
Applications
Figure 86 Test Failed Screen
3. To view each subsystem test, touch Subsystem Tests.
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Figure 87 Subsystem Screen
Applications
4. Touch one of the subsystems to view details.
Table 10 Subsystem Test Result Indicators
Status Icon Description
Test passed.
Test failed.
Test not supported or not enabled.
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Figure 88 Battery Subsystem Details
Applications
Settings
By default only the Battery and System tests are enabled. To enable other tests:
1. Touch > Settings.
2. Touch to the left of the test name. A green box with a checkmark appears.
3. Touch SAVE.
4. Touch Yes to confirm.
5. Touch .
Battery Test Information
The Battery Test obtains the following information:
• Battery Level - Current battery charge level
• Battery Voltage - Current battery voltage
• Status - Whether the battery is charging (on AC power) or discharging (on battery power)
• Power Source - Whether the device is receiving power from the battery or from an external source
• Temperature - Current battery temperature
• Health Percentage - Indicates the ratio of present capacity to design capacity at a discharge rate of design
capacity.
• Backup Battery Voltage - Backup battery voltage.
• Manufacture Date - Manufacture date of the battery.
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GPS Test Information
The GPS Test obtains the following information (WWAN only):
• GPS Provider Enabled - Whether GPS is enabled (true) or disabled (false)
• Latitude - Current latitude position
• Longitude - Current longitude position
• Altitude - Current altitude in meters
• Bearing - Current bearing
• Speed - Speed in meters per second
• Accuracy - GPS accuracy in meters.
Not supported on this device.
System Test Information
Use the System Test to determine if the CPU or memory loads are too high, there are too many processes
running on the device, or storage on the device is almost full.
Applications
The System Test obtains the following information:
• CPU Load - Amount of CPU being used
• Free Physical Memory - Amount of RAM available
• Free Storage - Amount of internal Flash memory available
• Process Count - Number of processes currently running.
WLAN Test Information
If the WiFi radio is not present or disabled, skip this test. This test determines if the device’s WLAN
configuration is correct or whether there is any connection with an access point or network.
The WLAN test obtains the following information:
• WLAN Enabled - WLAN radio is enabled or disabled
• WLAN Status - Current status of association with the access point
• ESSID - Name of the wireless network
• BSSID - MAC address of the connected access point
• MAC Address - Device’s MAC address
• Signal - Strength of the Wi-Fi signal (in dBm)
• IP Address - IP address of the device.
WWAN Test Information
The WWAN Test obtains the following information (WWAN only):
• SIM State - Current state of the SIM card
• WAN Type - Data connection type
• Signal Strength - Current cellular signal strength
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• Phone Number - Phone number assigned to the device
• Device ID - Device ID number.
Not supported on this device.
Bluetooth Test Information
The Bluetooth Test obtains the following information:
• Enabled - Whether the Bluetooth radio is enabled or disabled
• Status - Whether the device is paired to another Bluetooth device
• Connectable/Discoverable - Whether the device is discoverable or able to connect
• Address - Bluetooth radio MAC address
• Name - Bluetooth name for the device.
Applications
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Files
Sort
Applications
Use the Files app to view and manage files on the device.
To open Files, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and touch .
Figure 89 Files Screen
• Touch and hold an item to open the File Operations menu. Select an option:
• - Share the file with other devices.
• - Delete the file.
• - View additional options.
• Open with - Select which app is used to open the file.
• Select all - Select all folders and files.
• Copy to... - Copy the file.
• Move to... - Move the file or folder to a new location.
• Compress - Compress the selected file(s) into a ZIP file.
• Rename - Rename the file.
• Touch the Sort drop-down to sort files by name, type, size, or date.
• - View all file locations.
• - Search for a specific file on the device.
• / - Change the folder to display items as a list / grid.
• - Open the options menu.
• New Window - Create a new Files window.
• New Folder - Create a new folder.
• Select all - Select all folders and files.
• Show/Hide internal storage - Show or hide internal storage.
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Gallery
Applications
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 device with AOSP only.
Use Gallery to:
• View photos
• Play videos
• Perform basic editing of photos
• Set photos as wallpaper
• Set photos as a contact photo
• Share photos and videos.
Gallery presents all photos and videos stored on the microSD card and internal memory.
To open Gallery, swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen and touch Gallery, or in the camera app touch
the thumbnail image at the bottom left.
By default, Gallery opens to the Timeline view.
Figure 90 Gallery - Timeline View
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Applications
Touch > Albums to view photos sorted by albums or > Videos to view only videos.
Figure 91 Gallery — Albums View
• 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 > Timeline to return to the default Gallery screen.
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Working with Albums
Albums are groups of images and videos in folders. Touch an album to open it. The photos and videos are
listed in a chronologically ordered grid. The name of the album displays at the top of the screen.
Figure 92 Photos Inside an Album
Applications
Swipe up or down to scroll through the images.
Sharing an Album
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen and touch Gallery.
2. Touch and hold an album to highlight it.
3. Touch other albums as required.
4. Touch . The Share menu opens.
5. Touch the app to use to share the selected albums.
6. Follow the instructions within the selected app.
Getting Album Information
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen and touch Gallery.
2. Touch and hold an album to highlight it.
3. Touch .
4. Touch Details.
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Deleting an Album
To delete an album and its contents:
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen and touch Gallery.
2. Touch and hold an album to highlight it.
3. Check other albums to delete.
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 device and edit and share photos.
Viewing and Browsing Photos
To view a photo:
Applications
1. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen and touch Gallery.
2. Touch an album to open it.
3. Touch a photo.
Figure 93 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.
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