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TC21/TC26/TC21-HC/TC26-HC Touch Computer
About This Guide
Configurations
Mobility DNA Enterprise License
Licensed Features
Core OS, Apps, and mDNA
Fusion
Connectivity
Request Licenses
Notational Conventions
Icon Conventions
Service Information
Determining Software Versions
Determining the Serial Number
Getting Started
Unpacking the Device
Device Features
Setting Up the Device
Installing a microSD Card
Installing the SIM Card
Installing the Battery
Charging the Battery
Replacing the Battery
Replacing the microSD Card
Replacing the SIM Card
Using the Device
Home Screen
Setting Home Screen Rotation
Status Bar
Notification Icons
Status Icons
Managing Notifications
Opening the Quick Access Panel
Quick Access Panel Icons
Editing the Quick Access Tiles
Battery Management
Checking Battery Status
Monitoring Battery Usage
Low Battery Notification
Interactive Sensor Technology
Waking the Device
USB Communication
Transferring Files
Transferring Photos
Disconnecting from the Host Computer
Settings
Accessing Settings
Display Settings
Setting the Screen Brightness Manually
Setting the Screen Brightness Automatically
Setting Night Light
Setting Screen Timeout
Setting Screen Rotation
Setting Lock Screen Notifications
Setting Font Size
Notification LED Brightness Level
Setting Touch Panel Mode
Setting the Date and Time
General Sound Settings
Sound Options
Setting Wake-Up Sources
Remapping a Button
Remappable Keys
Alert Button
Configure the Alert Button
Alert Accessibility Service
Using an Alert Button
Keyboards
Enabling Keyboards
Switching Between Keyboards
Using the Android and Gboard Keyboards
Edit Text
Entering Numbers, Symbols, and Special Characters
Enterprise Keyboard
Numeric Tab
Alpha Tab
Additional Character Tab
Scan Tab
Language Usage
Changing the Language Setting
Adding Words to the Dictionary
Notifications
Setting App Notifications
Viewing Notifications
Controlling Lock Screen Notifications
Enabling Blink Light
Applications
Installed Applications
Accessing Apps
Switching Between Recent Apps
Battery Manager
Opening Battery Manager
Battery Manager Information
Camera
Taking Photos
Recording Videos
Camera Settings
DataWedge Demonstration
DataWedge Demonstration Icons
Selecting a Scanner
RxLogger
RxLogger Configuration
Configuration File
Enabling Logging
Disabling Logging
Extracting Log Files
Backing Up Data
RxLogger Utility
Initiating the Main Chat Head
Removing the Main Chat Head
Viewing Logs
Removing a Sub Chat Head Icon
Backing Up In Overlay View
Data Capture
Imaging
Digital Camera
Operational Modes
Scanning Considerations
Scanning with the Internal Imager
Scanning with Internal Camera
Scanning with the RS507/RS507X Hands-Free Imager
Scanning with the RS5100 Ring Scanner
Scanning with the RS6000 Bluetooth Ring Scanner
Scanning with the DS3578 Bluetooth Scanner
Scanning with the DS3678 Bluetooth Scanner
Scanning with the DS8178 Digital Scanner
Pairing the Bluetooth Ring Scanner
Pairing in SSI Mode Using Near Field Communication
Pairing in HID Mode Using Near Field Communication
Pairing a Bluetooth Scanner
Pairing Using Simple Serial Interface
Pairing Using Bluetooth Human Interface Device
DataWedge
Enabling DataWedge
Disabling DataWedge
Supported Decoders
Camera Supported Decoders
SE4100 Internal Imager Supported Decoders
SE4710 Internal Imager Supported Decoders
RS507/RS507x Supported Decoders
RS5100 Supported Decoders
RS6000 Supported Decoders
DS3578 Supported Decoders
DS3678 Supported Decoders
DS8178 Supported Decoders
Wireless
Wireless Wide Area Networks
Sharing the Mobile Data Connection
Enabling USB Tethering
Enabling Bluetooth Tethering
Enabling Wi-Fi Hotspot
Configuring the Wi-Fi Hotspot
Data Usage
Monitoring Data Usage
Setting Data Usage Warning
Setting Data Limit
Cellular Network Settings
Data When Roaming
Setting Preferred Network Type
Setting Preferred Network
Using Search for MicroCell
Configuring the Access Point Name
Locking the SIM Card
Dual SIM Dual Standby
Wireless Local Area Networks
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
Wi-Fi Version
Removing a Wi-Fi Network
WLAN Configuration
Configuring a Secure Wi-Fi Network
Manually Adding a Wi-Fi Network
Configuring for a Proxy Server
Configuring the Device to Use a Static IP Address
Wi-Fi Preferences
Additional Wi-Fi Settings
Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Adaptive Frequency Hopping
Security
Bluetooth Profiles
Bluetooth Power States
Bluetooth Radio Power
Enabling Bluetooth
Disabling Bluetooth
Discovering Bluetooth Device(s)
Changing the Bluetooth Name
Connecting to a Bluetooth Device
Selecting Profiles on the Bluetooth Device
Unpairing a Bluetooth Device
Cast
Near Field Communications
Reading NFC Cards
Sharing Information Using NFC
Enterprise NFC Settings
Calls
Emergency Calling
Audio Modes
Bluetooth Headset
Wired Headset
Adjusting Audio Volume
Making a Call Using the Dialer
Accessing Dialing Options
Make a Call Using Contacts
Using the Dialer
Using the Contacts App
Make a Call Using Call History
Using the Call History List
Making a Conference Call on GSM
Making a Call Using a Bluetooth Headset
Answering Calls
Call Settings
Accessories
Battery Charging
Main Battery Charging
Spare Battery Charging
Charging Temperature
1-Slot Charge Only Cradle
1-Slot Charge Only Cradle Setup
Charging with the 1-Slot Charge Only Cradle
1-Slot USB/Ethernet Cradle
1-Slot USB/Ethernet Cradle Setup
USB/Ethernet Module
Installing the Ethernet Module
USB/Ethernet Communication
Ethernet LED Indicators
Establishing Ethernet Connection
Configuring Ethernet Proxy Settings
Configuring Ethernet Static IP Address
Charging with the 1-Slot USB/Ethernet Cradle
4-Slot Charge Only Cradle with Battery Charger
4-Slot Charge Only Cradle with Battery Charger Setup
Charging with the 4-Slot Charge Only Cradle with Battery Charger
5-Slot Charge Only Cradle
5-Slot Charge Only Cradle Setup
Charging with the 5-Slot Charge Only Cradle
5-Slot Ethernet Cradle
5-Slot Ethernet Cradle Setup
Daisy-chaining Ethernet Cradles
Ethernet Communication
Ethernet LED Indicators
Establishing Ethernet Connection
Configuring Ethernet Proxy Settings
Configuring Ethernet Static IP Address
Charging with the 5-Slot Ethernet Cradle
4-Slot Battery Charger
4-Slot Battery Charger Setup
Charging Spare Batteries
Hand Strap
Healthcare Belt Clip
Removing the Healthcare Belt Clip
Healthcare Handstrap
Soft Holster
Adjusting the Holster
Wrist/Arm Mount
Wrist/Arm Mount Installation
Installing the Device into the Wrist Mount
Removing the Device from the Wrist Mount
Installing Wrist Mount Straps
3.5 mm Audio Adapter
Accessing the USB-C Connector
USB Cable
USB Communication
Charging the Device
Trigger Handle
Installing the Optional Lanyard
Inserting the Device into the Trigger Handle
Removing the Device from the Trigger Handle
Vehicle Cradle
Assembling the Mount
Installing on the Windshield
Installing the Dash Mount
Installing the Device into the Vehicle Cradle
Connecting Power
Removing the Device from the Vehicle Cradle
USB Power Supply
Setting Up the USB Power Supply
5-Slot Cradle Rack Installation
Installing the 5-Slot Cradle on a Rack
4-Slot Battery Chargers Rack Installation
Installing 4-Slot Battery Chargers on a Rack
Installing the Rack Mount
Wall Installation
Bottom Tray Assembly
Mounting the Bracket
Application Deployment
Android Security
Secure Certificates
Installing a Secure Certificate
Configuring Credential Storage Settings
Android Development Tools
Android Development Workstation
Enabling Developer Options
EMDK for Android
StageNow for Android
GMS Restricted
ADB USB Setup
Enabling USB Debugging
Entering Android Recovery Manually
Application Installation Methods
Installing Applications Using the USB Connection
Installing Applications Using the Android Debug Bridge
Installing Applications Using Wireless ADB
Installing Applications Using a microSD Card
Uninstalling an Application
Android System Update
Performing a System Update Using microSD Card
Performing a System Update Using ADB
Verifying System Update Installation
Android Enterprise Reset
Performing an Enterprise Reset From Device Settings
Performing an Enterprise Reset Using microSD Card
Performing an Enterprise Reset Using ADB
Android Factory Reset
Performing a Factory Reset Using microSD Card
Performing a Factory Reset Using ADB
Android Storage
Random Access Memory
Viewing Memory
Internal Storage
Viewing Internal Storage
External Storage
Viewing External Storage
Formatting a microSD Card as Portable Storage
Formatting a microSD Card as Internal Memory
Enterprise Folder
Managing Apps
App Details
Managing Downloads
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Maintaining the Device
Battery Safety Guidelines
Best Practices for Enterprise Mobile Computing Devices Operating in Hot Environments and Direct Sunlight
Cleaning Instructions
Approved Cleanser Active Ingredients
Approved Cleanser Active Ingredients for Healthcare Devices
Harmful Ingredients
Device Cleaning Instructions
Special Cleaning Notes
Cleaning Materials Required
Cleaning Frequency
Cleaning the Device
Housing
Display
Camera and Exit Window
Cleaning Battery Connectors
Cleaning Cradle Connectors
Troubleshooting
Resetting the Device
Performing a Soft Reset
Performing a Hard Reset
Troubleshooting the Device
1-Slot Charge Only Cradle Troubleshooting
1-Slot USB/Ethernet Cradle Troubleshooting
4-Slot Charge Only Cradle with Battery Charger Troubleshooting
5-Slot Charge Only Cradle Troubleshooting
5-Slot Ethernet Cradle Troubleshooting
4-Slot Battery Charger Troubleshooting
USB-C Audio Adapter
Technical Specifications
Decode Distances
Back Housing
I/O Connector Pin-Outs
1-Slot Charge Cradle Technical Specifications
1-Slot USB/Ethernet Cradle Technical Specifications
4-Slot Charge Only Cradle with Battery Charger Technical Specifications
5-Slot Charge Only Cradle Technical Specifications
5-Slot Ethernet Cradle Technical Specifications
4-Slot Battery Charger Technical Specifications
Trigger Handle Technical Specifications
USB-C Cable Technical Specifications
Vehicle Cradle Technical Specifications
TC21 TC26 TC21-HC TC26-HC Touch Computer
TC21/TC26/TC21-HC/TC26-HC Touch Computer
TC21/TC26/TC21-HC/TC26-HC Touch Computer
Product Reference Guide for Android
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This guide was last published: 2024-03-15
