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  1. HC20/HC50 HC25/HC55 Product Reference Guide
  2. Using the Device
  • HC20/HC50 HC25/HC55 Touch Computer
  • HC20/HC50 HC25/HC55 Touch Computer
  • About This Guide
    • 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 Serial Number
  • Getting Started
    • Unpacking
    • Features
    • Setting Up the Device
      • Installing a microSD Card
      • Installing the SIM Card
      • Installing the Battery
      • Using the Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery with BLE Beacon
      • Main Battery Charging
    • Replacing the SIM Card
    • Replacing the microSD Card
    • Replacing the Battery
  • Using the Device
    • Home Screen
      • Setting Home Screen Rotation
    • Status Bar
      • Status Icons
      • Notification Icons
      • Managing Notifications
    • Opening the Quick Access Panel
      • Quick Access Panel Icons
      • Editing Icons on the Quick Settings Bar
    • Battery Management
      • Low Battery Notification
      • Battery True Hot Swap
        • True Hot Swap Battery Replacement
      • Turning Off the Radios
    • Checking Battery Status
    • Monitoring Battery Usage
    • 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 Automatically
      • Setting the Screen Brightness Manually
      • Setting Night Light
      • Setting Screen Rotation
      • Setting Lock Screen Notifications
      • Setting Display and Text Size
      • Notification LED Brightness Level
      • Setting Touch Panel Mode
    • Setting the Date and Time
    • General Sound Setting
      • Sound Options
    • Setting Wake-Up Sources
    • Remapping a Button
    • Remapping 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
      • 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
      • DWDemo 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 Internal Imager
    • Scanning with the 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 RS6100 Bluetooth Ring Scanner
    • Scanning with the DS8178 Digital Scanner
    • Scanning with the DS2278 Digital Scanner
    • Scanning with DS4608 Digital Scanner
    • Scanning with the CS60-HC Companion Scanner
    • Pairing a Bluetooth Ring Scanner
      • Pairing in SSI Mode Using Near Field Communication
      • Pairing in HID Mode Using Near Field Communication
      • Pairing Using Simple Serial Interface (SSI)
      • Pairing Using Bluetooth Human Interface Device
    • 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
      • SE4720 Internal Imager Supported Decoders
      • RS507/RS507x Supported Decoders
      • RS5100 Supported Decoders
      • RS6000 Supported Decoders
      • RS6100 Supported Decoders
      • DS8178 Supported Decoders
      • DS2278 Supported Decoders
      • DS4608-HC Supported Decoders
      • CS60-HC 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
        • Configuring the Access Point Name
        • Locking the SIM Card
        • Activating an eSIM
        • Deactivating an eSIM
        • Erasing an eSIM Profile
    • 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 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
      • Enterprise NFC Settings
  • Calls
    • Emergency Calling
    • Audio Modes
    • Bluetooth 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
    • Main Battery Charging
      • Spare Battery Charging
      • Charging Temperature
    • 1-Slot Charge Only Cradle
      • Setup
      • Charging the Device
    • 1-Slot Charge Only with Spare Battery Cradle
      • Setup
      • Charging the Device
    • 4-Slot Battery Charger
      • Setup
      • Two Charger Setup
      • Charging Spare Batteries
    • 5-Slot Charge Only Cradle
      • Setup
      • Charging the Device
    • USB Cable
      • USB Communication
      • Charging the Device
    • 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 a 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
    • Properly Plugging and Unplugging a USB-C Cable
      • Connecting a USB-C Cable
      • Disconnecting a USB-C Cable
    • Cleaning Instructions
      • Approved Cleanser Active 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 Cradle with Spare Battery Slot
      • 5-Slot Charge Only Cradle Troubleshooting
      • 4-Slot Battery Charger Troubleshooting
  • Technical Specifications
    • SE4720 Decode Distances
    • 1-Slot Charge Only Cradle Specifications
    • 1-Slot Charge Only with Battery Cradle Specifications
    • 5-Slot Charge Only Cradle Specifications
    • 4-Slot Battery Charger Specifications
Using the Device

Using the Device

This section explains how to use the device.
Home Screen
Status Bar
Opening the Quick Access Panel
Battery Management
Checking Battery Status
Monitoring Battery Usage
Interactive Sensor Technology
Waking the Device
USB Communication

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