Zebra ET51/56 User guide

Brand: Zebra

Model: ET51/56

Category: Handheld mobile computers

Type: User guide

Enterprise Tablet

ET51/56

MN-003876-01EN Rev. A

User Guide

for

Android™10

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Revision History

Changes to the original guide are listed below:

Change Date Description

-01 Rev A 10/2020 Initial release.

Table of Contents

Terms of Use................................................................................................................... 2

Revision History .............................................................................................................. 2

About This Guide.............................................................................................................................. 11

Configurations............................................................................................................... 11

Related Documents and Software ................................................................................ 12

Notational Conventions................................................................................................. 12

Icon Conventions .......................................................................................................... 13

Service Information ....................................................................................................... 13

Determining Software Versions..................................................................................... 13

Determining the Serial Number..................................................................................... 14

Getting Started.................................................................................................................................. 15

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 15

Unpacking ..................................................................................................................... 15

ET51/56 Features ......................................................................................................... 16

ET51 with Integrated Scanner Features ....................................................................... 18

Getting Started.............................................................................................................. 20

Installing a microSD Card....................................................................................... 20

Install the microSD Card .................................................................................. 21

Install the nano SIM Card................................................................................. 22

Charging the Battery............................................................................................... 25

Google Account Setup............................................................................................ 25

Turning Off the Tablet ................................................................................................... 25

Replacing the SIM Card................................................................................................ 25

Replacing the microSD Card......................................................................................... 26

Interactive Sensor Technology...................................................................................... 26

Turning Off the Display ................................................................................................. 26

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Using the Device............................................................................................................................... 27

Home Screen ................................................................................................................ 27

Setting Home Screen Rotation ............................................................................... 28

Status Bar............................................................................................................... 28

Notification Icons.............................................................................................. 29

Status Icons ..................................................................................................... 30

Managing Notifications ........................................................................................... 31

Opening the Quick Access Panel ........................................................................... 32

Quick Access Panel Icons................................................................................ 32

Editing Icons on the Quick Settings Bar ................................................................. 33

Battery Management..................................................................................................... 33

Checking Battery Status ......................................................................................... 33

Monitoring Battery Usage ....................................................................................... 34

Low Battery Notification.......................................................................................... 34

Interactive Sensor Technology...................................................................................... 34

Waking the Device ........................................................................................................ 34

USB Communication..................................................................................................... 35

Transferring Files.................................................................................................... 35

Transferring Photos ................................................................................................ 35

Disconnect from the Host Computer ...................................................................... 35

Settings.............................................................................................................................................. 37

Accessing Settings........................................................................................................ 37

Display Settings ............................................................................................................ 37

Setting the Screen Brightness Manually................................................................. 37

Setting the Screen Brightness Automatically.......................................................... 37

Setting Night Light .................................................................................................. 37

Setting Screen Rotation.......................................................................................... 38

Setting Screen Timeout .......................................................................................... 38

Lock Screen Display............................................................................................... 38

Setting Font Size .................................................................................................... 39

Touch Panel Mode ................................................................................................. 39

Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................................ 39

General Sound Setting.................................................................................................. 40

Sound Options........................................................................................................ 40

Remapping a Button ..................................................................................................... 41

Remappable Keys......................................................................................................... 41

Keyboards..................................................................................................................... 41

Keyboard Configuration.......................................................................................... 42

Enabling Keyboards ......................................................................................... 42

Switching Between Keyboards......................................................................... 42

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Using the Android and Gboard Keyboards............................................................. 42

Edit Text ........................................................................................................... 42

Entering Numbers, Symbols, and Special Characters ..................................... 42

Using the Enterprise Keyboard............................................................................... 42

Numeric Tab..................................................................................................... 43

Alpha Tab......................................................................................................... 43

Additional Character Tab ................................................................................. 43

Scan Tab.......................................................................................................... 43

Language Usage........................................................................................................... 43

Changing the Language Setting ............................................................................. 43

Adding Words to the Dictionary .............................................................................. 43

Notifications................................................................................................................... 44

Setting App Notifications ........................................................................................ 44

Viewing Notification Settings for All Apps ........................................................ 44

Controlling Lock Screen Notifications .............................................................. 44

Blink Light......................................................................................................... 45

Applications ........................................................................................................................................ 1

Accessing Apps............................................................................................................... 4

Switching Between Recent Apps.............................................................................. 4

Battery Manager.............................................................................................................. 4

Opening Battery Manager ........................................................................................ 4

Battery Manager Information Tab............................................................................. 5

Camera ........................................................................................................................... 7

Taking Photos........................................................................................................... 7

Taking a Panoramic Photo ....................................................................................... 8

Recording Videos ..................................................................................................... 8

Photo Settings .......................................................................................................... 9

Rear Camera Photo Settings ............................................................................. 9

Front Camera Photo Settings........................................................................... 10

Video Settings ........................................................................................................ 11

Rear Camera Video Settings ........................................................................... 11

Front Camera Video Settings........................................................................... 12

DataWedge Demonstration........................................................................................... 12

Scanner Selection .................................................................................................. 13

RxLogger....................................................................................................................... 14

RxLogger Configuration.......................................................................................... 14

Configuration File ................................................................................................... 14

Enabling Logging.................................................................................................... 14

Disabling Logging ................................................................................................... 14

Extracting Log Files ................................................................................................ 14

Backing Up ............................................................................................................. 14

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RxLogger Utility ...................................................................................................... 15

Initiating the Main Chat Head........................................................................... 15

Removing the Main Chat Head ........................................................................ 15

Viewing Logs.................................................................................................... 15

Removing a Sub Chat Head Icon..................................................................... 15

Backing Up In Overlay View............................................................................. 15

Sound Recorder............................................................................................................ 15

VC Settings ................................................................................................................... 17

Display.................................................................................................................... 17

Screen Blanking ..................................................................................................... 17

Data Capture ..................................................................................................................................... 18

Imaging ......................................................................................................................... 18

Scanning Considerations .............................................................................................. 18

Expansion Back ............................................................................................................ 19

Integrated Scanner........................................................................................................ 19

RS507/RS507X Hands-Free Imager............................................................................. 19

RS5100 Ring Scanner .................................................................................................. 19

RS6000 Bluetooth Ring Scanner .................................................................................. 20

DS36X8 Digital Scanner ............................................................................................... 20

DS2278 Digital Scanner................................................................................................ 21

DS8178 Scanner........................................................................................................... 21

Scanning with SE4750 Expansion Back ....................................................................... 22

Scanning with the Integrated Scanner .......................................................................... 23

Scanning with RS507/RS507X Hands-Free Imager ..................................................... 24

Scanning with RS5100 Ring Scanner........................................................................... 25

Scanning with RS6000 Bluetooth Ring Scanner........................................................... 27

Scanning with the DS36X8 Scanner............................................................................. 28

Scanning with DS2278 Digital Scanner ........................................................................ 29

Scanning with DS8178 Digital Scanner ........................................................................ 30

Pairing the RS507/RS5100/RS6000 Ring Scanner ...................................................... 30

Pairing Using Simple Serial Interface (SSI)............................................................ 30

Pairing Using Bluetooth Human Interface Device .................................................. 31

Pairing a Bluetooth Scanner ......................................................................................... 32

Pairing Using Simple Serial Interface ..................................................................... 32

Pairing Using Bluetooth Human Interface Device .................................................. 32

Connecting a USB Scanner .......................................................................................... 33

Connecting Using Simple Serial Interface .............................................................. 33

Connecting Using HID Mode .................................................................................. 33

DataWedge ................................................................................................................... 33

Enabling DataWedge.............................................................................................. 34

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Disabling DataWedge............................................................................................. 34

Supported Decoders............................................................................................... 34

Wireless............................................................................................................................................. 37

Wireless Wide Area Networks....................................................................................... 37

Sharing the Mobile Data Connection...................................................................... 37

Enabling USB Tethering................................................................................... 37

Enabling Bluetooth Tethering........................................................................... 38

Enabling Wi-Fi Hotspot .................................................................................... 38

Configuring the Wi-Fi Hotspot .......................................................................... 38

Data Usage............................................................................................................. 39

Setting Data Usage Warning............................................................................ 39

Setting Data Limit............................................................................................. 39

Cellular Network Settings ....................................................................................... 40

Data When Roaming........................................................................................ 40

Setting Preferred Network................................................................................ 40

Using Search for MicroCell .............................................................................. 40

Configuring the Access Point Name ................................................................ 40

Locking the SIM Card....................................................................................... 41

Wireless Local Area Networks ...................................................................................... 41

Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network............................................................................... 42

Removing a Wi-Fi Network..................................................................................... 42

WLAN Configuration ..................................................................................................... 42

Configuring a Secure Wi-Fi Network ...................................................................... 42

Manually Adding a Wi-Fi Network .......................................................................... 43

Configuring for a Proxy Server ............................................................................... 45

Configuring the Device to Use a Static IP Address ................................................ 45

Wi-Fi Preferences................................................................................................... 46

Additional Wi-Fi Settings ........................................................................................ 46

Wi-Fi Direct............................................................................................................. 47

Bluetooth....................................................................................................................... 47

Adaptive Frequency Hopping ................................................................................. 47

Security................................................................................................................... 48

Bluetooth Profiles ................................................................................................... 48

Bluetooth Power States .......................................................................................... 49

Bluetooth Radio Power........................................................................................... 49

Enabling Bluetooth ........................................................................................... 50

Disabling Bluetooth .......................................................................................... 50

Discovering Bluetooth Device(s) ............................................................................ 50

Changing the Bluetooth Name ............................................................................... 50

Connecting to a Bluetooth Device .......................................................................... 50

Selecting Profiles on the Bluetooth Device............................................................. 51

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Unpairing a Bluetooth Device ................................................................................. 51

Cast............................................................................................................................... 51

Near Field Communications.......................................................................................... 51

Reading NFC Cards ............................................................................................... 52

Enterprise NFC Settings......................................................................................... 52

Accessories....................................................................................................................................... 54

Introduction ................................................................................................................... 54

Battery Charging ........................................................................................................... 56

Main Battery Charging............................................................................................ 56

Charging Temperature ........................................................................................... 57

Charge Only Cradle ...................................................................................................... 58

Installing the Insert ................................................................................................. 59

Charging the Device ............................................................................................... 59

Communication and Charging Cradle........................................................................... 61

Installing the Insert ................................................................................................. 62

Charging the Device ............................................................................................... 63

Rugged Communication and Charging Cradle ............................................................. 65

Charging the Device ............................................................................................... 66

4-Slot Charge Only Cradle............................................................................................ 68

Power Setup ........................................................................................................... 69

Insert Installation .................................................................................................... 70

Battery Charger Installation .................................................................................... 72

Insert Tablet into Slot.............................................................................................. 72

Device without Rugged Frame......................................................................... 72

Device with Rugged Frame.............................................................................. 73

Battery Charger Installation .................................................................................... 74

Rugged Charge Connector ........................................................................................... 75

Power Pack................................................................................................................... 77

Charging the Power Pack....................................................................................... 78

Using Cradle .................................................................................................... 78

Using the 4-Slot Battery Charger .................................................................................. 79

Charging the Power Pack....................................................................................... 79

Rugged Frame .............................................................................................................. 81

Expansion Back ............................................................................................................ 84

Installation .............................................................................................................. 84

Replacement Hand Strap ....................................................................................... 86

Attaching the Stylus to the Expansion Back ........................................................... 90

Removal ................................................................................................................. 91

ET51 with Integrated Scanner Hand Strap ................................................................... 94

Removing the Hand Strap ...................................................................................... 94

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Installing the Hand Strap on the Back of the Device .............................................. 94

Installing the Hand Strap on the Side of the Device ............................................... 96

Application Deployment................................................................................................................... 98

Security ......................................................................................................................... 98

Secure Certificates........................................................................................................ 98

Installing a Secure Certificate ....................................................................................... 98

Configuring Credential Storage Settings ................................................................ 99

Development Tools ....................................................................................................... 99

Android Application Development .......................................................................... 99

Development Workstation ................................................................................ 99

Enabling Developer Options ............................................................................ 99

EMDK for Android................................................................................................. 100

StageNow ............................................................................................................. 100

GMS Restricted........................................................................................................... 100

ADB USB Setup.......................................................................................................... 100

Enabling USB Debugging..................................................................................... 100

Application Installation ................................................................................................ 101

Installing Applications Using the USB Connection ............................................... 101

Installing Applications Using the Android Debug Bridge ...................................... 102

Installing Applications Using a microSD Card ...................................................... 102

Uninstalling an Application ................................................................................... 103

Performing a System Update...................................................................................... 103

Downloading the System Update Package .......................................................... 104

Performing a System Update Using microSD Card.............................................. 104

Performing a System Update Using ADB............................................................. 104

Verifying System Update Installation.................................................................... 105

Enterprise Reset ......................................................................................................... 105

Performing an Enterprise Reset From Device Settings........................................ 105

Downloading the Enterprise Reset Package ........................................................ 106

Performing an Enterprise Reset Using microSD Card ......................................... 106

Performing an Enterprise Reset Using ADB......................................................... 106

Performing a Factory Reset ........................................................................................ 107

Downloading the Factory Reset Package ............................................................ 107

Performing a Factory Reset Using microSD Card................................................ 107

Performing a Factory Reset Using ADB ............................................................... 108

Storage........................................................................................................................ 109

Random Access Memory ..................................................................................... 109

Viewing Memory............................................................................................. 109

Internal Storage .................................................................................................... 109

Viewing Internal Storage ................................................................................ 109

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External Storage................................................................................................... 109

Viewing External Storage............................................................................... 109

Formatting a microSD Card ........................................................................... 110

Formatting a microSD Card as Internal Memory............................................ 110

Enterprise Folder .................................................................................................. 110

Managing Apps ........................................................................................................... 110

App Details ........................................................................................................... 110

Managing Downloads.................................................................................................. 111

Maintenance and Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 112

Introduction ................................................................................................................. 112

Maintaining the Device................................................................................................ 112

Battery Safety Guidelines............................................................................................ 112

Cleaning Instructions................................................................................................... 113

Approved Cleanser Active Ingredients ................................................................. 113

Harmful Ingredients .............................................................................................. 114

Device Cleaning Instructions ................................................................................ 114

Special Cleaning Notes ........................................................................................ 114

Cleaning Materials Required ................................................................................ 114

Cleaning Frequency ............................................................................................. 114

Cleaning Battery Connectors................................................................................ 115

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 116

Resetting the Device ............................................................................................ 116

Performing a Soft Reset................................................................................. 116

Performing a Hard Reset ............................................................................... 116

Charge Only Cradle.............................................................................................. 117

Communication and Charging Cradles................................................................. 117

Expansion Backs .................................................................................................. 118

4-Slot Charge Only Cradle ................................................................................... 119

Charging Adapter ................................................................................................. 119

4-Slot Battery Charger.......................................................................................... 120

Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 121

Technical Specifications.............................................................................................. 121

SE4750 Expansion Back Decode Range.................................................................... 121

Integrated Scanner Decode Zones ............................................................................. 122

Accessory Specifications ............................................................................................ 122

Charge Only Cradle.............................................................................................. 122

Communication and Charging Cradle .................................................................. 123

Rugged Communication and Charging Cradle..................................................... 123

Expansion Backs .................................................................................................. 124

About This Guide

This guide provides information about setting up and using the ET51 and ET56 tables with the Android ™ 10

operating system. Some screens shown in this guide may differ from the actual screens shown on the device.

Configurations

This guide covers the following configurations:

Table 1 Configurations

Configuration

Operating

System

Radios Display Memory Data Capture

ET51CE Android 10 WLAN:

802.11a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i/k/r

WPAN: Bluetooth

8.4 in.

color

4 GB RAM/

32 GB Flash

Camera, SE4750

Expansion Back,

Ring Scanners.

Bluetooth

Scanners, and USB

Scanners.

ET51CE with

Integrated

Scanner

Android 10 WLAN:

802.11a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i/k/r

WPAN: Bluetooth

8.4 in.

color

4 GB RAM/

32 GB Flash

Camera, integrated

scanner, Ring

Scanners.

Bluetooth

Scanners, and USB

Scanners.

ET51CT Android 10 WLAN:

802.11a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i/k/r

WPAN: Bluetooth

10.1”

color

4 GB RAM/

32 GB Flash

Camera, SE4750

Expansion Back,

Ring Scanners.

Bluetooth

Scanners, and USB

Scanners.

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