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  1. TC53e/TC53e-RFID/TC58e Product Reference Guide
  2. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  3. Troubleshooting
  • TC53e/TC53e-RFID/TC58e Touch Computer
  • TC53e/TC53e-RFID/TC58e Touch Computer
  • About This Guide
    • Configurations
    • Notational Conventions
    • Icon Conventions
    • Service Information
    • NFC Wayfinding System Disclosure Statement
    • Determining Software Versions
    • Determining the Serial Number
  • Getting Started
    • Unpacking the Device
    • Features
      • StrongBox Secure Element
    • Setting Up the Device
      • Installing a microSD Card
      • Installing a SIM Card
      • Installing the Battery
        • Using the Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery with BLE Beacon
        • Using the Rechargeable Li-Ion Wireless Battery
    • Charging the Device
      • Charging the Device by USB Cable
      • Charging Indicators
      • Charging the Spare Battery
      • Spare Battery Charging Indicators
    • Replacing the Battery
    • Replacing the MicroSD Card
    • Replacing the SIM Card
  • Using the Device
    • Home Screen
      • Setting the 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
      • Turning Off the Radios
      • Using the Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery with BLE Beacon
    • Interactive Sensor Technology
    • Waking the Device
    • USB Communication
      • Transferring Files
      • Transferring Photos
      • Disconnect from the Host Computer
  • Settings
    • Accessing Settings
      • Display Settings
        • Setting the Screen Brightness Manually
        • Setting the Screen Brightness Automatically
        • Setting Lock Screen Notifications
        • Setting Screen Timeout
        • Setting Dark Theme
        • Setting Display and Text Sizes
        • Setting Night Light
        • Setting Colors
        • Setting Screen Rotation
        • Setting the Screen Saver
        • Setting Screen Orientation
        • Notification LED Brightness Level
        • Setting Charging LED Light
    • Setting Touch Panel Mode
      • Setting Touch Panel Mode - TC53e and TC53e-RFID
      • Setting Touch Panel Mode - TC58e
    • Setting the Date and Time
    • General Sound Setting
      • Sound Options
      • Zebra Volume Controls
    • Setting Wake-Up Sources
    • Remapping a Button
    • Remappable Keys
    • Alert Button
      • Configure the Alert Button
      • Using an Alert Button
      • Alert Accessibility Service
    • Keyboards
      • Keyboard Configuration
      • 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
      • Battery Manager Information Tab
    • Camera
      • Taking Photos
      • Recording Videos
      • Quick Camera Photo and Video Mode Settings
      • Camera and Video 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
  • Data Capture
    • Imaging
    • Digital Camera
    • Operational Modes
    • Scanning Considerations
      • Scanning with Internal Imager
      • Scanning with Internal Camera
      • Scanning with Integrated RFID
        • RFID Scanning Considerations
      • 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 DS3678 Bluetooth Scanner
      • Scanning with the DS2278 Digital Scanner
      • Scanning with the DS8178 Digital Scanner
      • Scanning with the LI3678 Linear Imager
    • 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 (SSI)
      • Pairing Using Bluetooth Human Interface Device
    • DataWedge
      • Enabling DataWedge
      • Disabling DataWedge
    • Supported Decoders
      • Camera Supported Decoders
      • SE55 Internal Imager Supported Decoders
      • SE4720 Internal Imager Supported Decoders
      • SE4770 Internal Imager Supported Decoders
      • RS507/RS507x Supported Decoders
      • RS5100 Supported Decoders
      • RS6000 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
        • Enabling Data on GSM Devices
        • 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 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 Device's 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
    • Accessories for Charging
      • Inserting a TC5X Shim into a Cradle
      • Charging the Device in a Cradle
      • 1-Slot Charge Only Cradle
        • 1-Slot Charger Only Cradle Setup
        • Charging the Spare Battery with the 1-Slot Charge Only Cradle
      • 1-Slot Ethernet USB Charge Cradle
        • 1-Slot USB Ethernet Charging Cradle Setup
        • Charging the Spare Battery with the 1-Slot Charge Only Cradle
        • Ethernet Settings
      • 5-Slot Charge Only Cradle
        • 5-Slot Charge Only Cradle Setup
        • Installing the 4-Slot Battery Charger
        • Removing the 4-Slot Battery Charger
      • 5-Slot Ethernet Cradle
        • 5-Slot Ethernet Cradle Setup
        • Daisy-Chaining Ethernet Cradles
        • Installing the 4-Slot Battery Charger
        • Removing the 4-Slot Battery Charger
        • Ethernet Communication
      • 5-Slot (4 Device/4 Spare Battery) Charge Only Cradle with Battery Charger
        • 5-Slot (4 Device/4 Spare Battery) Charge Only Cradle with Battery Charger Setup
      • Charge/USB-C Cable
    • Power Supply with Plug Adapters
    • Rugged Boot
      • Rugged Boot Installation
      • Rugged Boot Removal
    • Basic Hand Strap
      • Hand Strap Installation
      • Hand Strap Removal
    • Stylus and Tether
      • Stylus and Tether Installation
      • Stylus and Tether with Hand Strap Installation
    • Trigger Handle
      • Inserting the Device into the Trigger Handle
      • Removing the Device from the Trigger Handle
      • Installing the Optional Lanyard
    • Wall Installation
      • 5-Slot Cradle Bracket Installation
      • Four 4-Slot Battery Charger Bracket Installation
      • Mounting a Single Bracket to a Wall
      • Rock Mount Installation
  • 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 microSD Card
      • Performing a System Update Using ADB
      • Verifying System Update Installation
    • Android Enterprise Reset
      • 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
        • Enterprise Folder
      • External Storage
        • Viewing External Storage
        • Formatting a microSD Card as Internal Memory
        • Formatting a microSD Card as Portable Storage
    • Managing Apps
      • App Details
    • Managing Downloads
  • Maintenance and Troubleshooting
    • Maintaining the Device
    • Display Best Practices
    • 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
    • Battery Safety Guidelines
    • Cleaning Instructions
      • Approved Cleaning and Disinfectant Agents
      • Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidelines
      • Cleaning Materials Required
      • Cleaning Frequency
      • Special Cleaning Notes
    • Cleaning the Device
      • Housing
      • Display
      • Battery Guide Slots
      • Camera and Exit Window
      • Cleaning the Battery Connector
      • Cleaning Cradle Connectors
    • Troubleshooting
      • Resetting the Device
        • Performing a Soft Reset
        • Performing a Hard Reset
      • Device Troubleshooting
      • 2-Slot Charge Only Cradle Troubleshooting
      • 5-Slot Ethernet Cradle Troubleshooting
      • 5-Slot Charge Only Cradle Troubleshooting
      • 4-Slot Battery Charger Troubleshooting
  • Technical Specifications
    • SE4720 Decode Distances
    • SE4770 Decode Distances
    • SE55 Decode Distances
    • 2-Slot Charge Only Cradle Technical Specifications
    • 5-Slot Charge Only Cradle Technical Specifications
    • 5-Slot Ethernet Cradle Technical Specifications
    • Trigger Handle Technical Specifications
    • Charge/USB Cable Technical Specifications
Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

This section provides information for resetting and troubleshooting the device and accessories.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Resetting the Device
Device Troubleshooting
2-Slot Charge Only Cradle Troubleshooting
5-Slot Ethernet Cradle Troubleshooting
5-Slot Charge Only Cradle Troubleshooting
4-Slot Battery Charger Troubleshooting

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