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TC501 Product Reference Guide
TC501 Product Reference Guide
TC501 Product Reference Guide
TC501 Product Reference Guide
About This Guide
Configurations
Notational Conventions
Icon Conventions
Service Information
Determining Software Versions
Determining the Serial Number
Getting Started
Unpacking the TC501
Features
Setting Up the Device
Installing the MicroSD Card
Installing a SIM Card (WWAN Only)
Activating an eSIM
Deactivating an eSIM
Reactivating an eSIM
Erasing an eSIM Profile
Installing a Battery
Using the Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery with BLE Beacon
Charging the Device
Replacing the MicroSD Card
Replacing the SIM Card
Replacing the Battery
Using the Device
Home Screen
Setting the Home Screen Rotation
Status Bar
Notifications Icons
Status Icons
Managing Notifications
Opening the Quick Access Panel
Quick Access Panel Icons
Editing the Quick Access Tiles
Battery Management
Checking Battery Status
Charging Indications
Monitoring Battery Usage
Low Battery Notification
Battery Hot Swap
Performing a Battery Hot Swap
Turning Off the Radios
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 Screen Timeout
Setting Lock Screen Notifications
Setting Font and Display Size
Setting Notification LED Brightness Level
Setting Touch Panel Mode
Setting the Date and Time
General Sound Setting
Sound Options
Zebra Volume Controls
Accessibility Settings
Screen Reader Options
Configuring TalkBack
Display Accessibility Options
Configuring Select to Speak
Setting Font and Display Size
Configuring Color and Motion Settings
Configuring Extra Dim
Configuring Magnification
Interaction Controls
Configuring the Accessibility Menu
Configuring Switch Access
Configuring Timing Controls
Configuring System Controls
Configuring Vibration and Haptics
Captions and Audio Settings
Configuring Live Caption
Enabling Audio Description
Enabling Flash Notifications
Configuring Hearing Devices
Configuring Audio Adjustment
General Accessibility Options
Using Accessibility Shortcuts
Accessing Hearing Aids
Configuring Text-to-Speech Output
Setting Wake-Up Sources
Remapping a Button
Remappable Buttons
Alert Button
Configure the Alert Button
Alert Accessibility Service
Using an Alert Button
Keyboards
Keyboard Configuration
Enabling Keyboards
Switching Between Keyboards
Using the 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
Battery Manager Swap Tab
Camera
Taking Photos
Recording Videos
Quick Camera Photo Mode and Video Mode Settings
Camera Settings
DWDemo
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
Zebra Showcase App
Installing the Zebra Showcase App
Available Demos
Free-Form OCR
Picklist + OCR
OCR Wedge
Free-Form Image Capture
Document Capture
Data Capture
Imaging
Digital Camera
Operational Modes
Scanning Considerations
Scanning with 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 RS6100 Bluetooth Ring Scanner
Scanning with the DS2278 Digital Scanner
Scanning with the DS3678 Bluetooth Scanner
Scanning with the DS8178 Digital Scanner
Scanning with the LI3678 Linear Imager
DataWedge
Enabling DataWedge
Disabling DataWedge
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 the Ring Scanner Using Bluetooth Human Interface Device
Pairing a Bluetooth Scanner
Pairing Using Simple Serial Interface
Pairing in SSI Mode Using Near Field Communication
Supported Decoders
Camera Supported Decoders
SR500 Internal Imager Supported Decoders
SR560 Internal Imager Supported Decoders
AC670 Internal Imager Supported Decoders
RS507/RS507x Supported Decoders
RS5100 Supported Decoders
RS6000 Supported Decoders
RS6100 Supported Decoders
DS2278 Supported Decoders
DS3678 Supported Decoders
DS8178 Supported Decoders
LI3678 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
Setting Data Usage Warning
Setting Data Limit
Cellular Network Settings
Data When Roaming
Setting Preferred Network
Configuring the Access Point Name
Activating an eSIM
Deactivating an eSIM
Reactivating an eSIM
Erasing an eSIM Profile
Locking the SIM Card
Wireless Local Area Network
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
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
Enabling 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 Communication
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
Charging the Spare Battery
Charging Temperature
Inserting and Removing the TC501 Shim
1-Slot Fast-Charging Cradle
Setting Up the 1-Slot Fast-Charging Cradle
1-Slot Rugged Fast-Charging Cradle
Setting Up the 1-Slot Rugged Fast-Charging Cradle
1-Slot Ethernet Charging Cradle
Setting Up the 1-Slot Ethernet Charging Cradle
1-Slot Ethernet Rugged Charging Cradle
Setting Up the 1-Slot Ethernet Rugged Charging Cradle
1-Slot Device and Spare Battery Charging Cradle
Setting Up the 1-Slot Device and Spare Battery Charging Cradle
1-Slot Device and Spare Battery Rugged Charging Cradle
Setting Up the 1-Slot Device and Spare Battery Rugged Charging Cradle
1-Slot Device and Spare Battery Ethernet Charging Cradle
Setting Up the 1-Slot Device and Spare Battery Ethernet Charging Cradle
1-Slot Device and Spare Battery Ethernet Rugged Charging Cradle
Setting Up the 1-Slot Device and Spare Battery Ethernet Rugged Charging Cradle
1-Slot 2-Device Charging Cradle
Setting Up the 1-Slot 2-Device Charging Cradle
1-Slot 2-Device Rugged Charging Cradle
Setting Up the 1-Slot 2-Device Rugged Charging Cradle
4-Slot Battery Charger
5-Slot Fast-Charging Cradle
Setting Up the 5-Slot Fast-Charging Cradle
5-Slot Rugged Fast-Charging Cradle
Setting Up the 5-Slot Rugged Fast-Charging Cradle
5-Slot Ethernet Charging Cradle
Setting Up the 5-Slot Ethernet Charging Cradle
Ethernet Communication
LED Indicators
Establishing Ethernet Connection
Configuring Ethernet Proxy Setting
Configuring Ethernet Static IP Address
5-Slot Ethernet Rugged Charging Cradle
Setting Up the 5-Slot Ethernet Rugged Charging Cradle
5-Slot Charging Cradle for Devices and Spare Batteries
Setting Up the 5-Slot Device and Spare Battery Charging Cradle
5-Slot Rugged Charging Cradle for Devices and Spare Batteries
Setting Up the 5-Slot Device and Spare Battery Rugged Charging Cradle
5-Slot 10-Devices Charging Cradle
Setting Up the 5-Slot 10-Devices Charging Cradle
5-Slot 10-Devices Rugged Charging Cradle
Setting Up the 5-Slot 10-Devices Rugged Charging Cradle
Charge/USB-C Cable
Connecting to a Host Computer
Charging the Device
Hand Strap
Attaching the Hand Strap
Removing the Hand Strap
Rugged Boot
Installing the Rugged Boot
Removing the Rugged Boot
Stylus and Tether
Stylus and Tether Installation
Stylus and Tether with Hand Strap Installation
Wrist Mount
Installing the Wrist Mount
Installing the Device into the Wrist Mount
Removing the Device from the Wrist Mount
Removing the Wrist Mount
Trigger Handle
Installing the Optional Lanyard
Inserting the Device into the Trigger Handle
Removing the Device from the Trigger Handle
5-Slot Cradle Bracket Installation
Installing the 5-Slot Cradle on a Rack
Rack Mount Installation
Wall Installation
Bottom Tray Assembly
Mounting the Bracket
Application Deployment
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 USB Drive
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
Display Best Practices
Best Practices for Enterprise Mobile Devices Operating in Hot Environments and Direct Sunlight
Battery Safety Guidelines
Cleaning Instructions
Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidelines
Approved Cleaning and Disinfectant Agents
Special Cleaning Notes
Cleaning Frequency
Cleaning the Device
Housing
Display
Camera and Exit Window
Battery Guide Slots
Cleaning the Battery Connector
Cleaning Cradle Connectors
Troubleshooting
Resetting the Device
Performing a Soft Reset
Performing a Hard Reset
Device Troubleshooting
1-Slot Cradle Troubleshooting
1-Slot Ethernet Cradle Troubleshooting
4-Slot Battery Charger Troubleshooting
5-Slot Cradle Troubleshooting
5-Slot Ethernet Cradle Troubleshooting
Technical Specifications
AC670 Decode Ranges
SR500 Decode Ranges
SR560 Decode Ranges
1-Slot Cradle Technical Specifications
1-Slot Ethernet Cradle Technical Specifications
4-Slot Battery Charger Technical Specifications
5-Slot Cradle Technical Specifications
5-Slot Ethernet Cradle Technical Specifications
Trigger Handle Technical Specifications
Charge/USB Cable Technical Specifications
TC501 Product Reference Guide
TC501 Product Reference Guide
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This guide was last published: 03-05-2026.
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