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  1. WS50/WS50 RFID Product Reference Guide for Android™ 11
  2. Getting Started
  • WS50/WS50 RFID Product Reference Guide for Android™ 11
  • WS50/WS50 RFID Product Reference Guide for Android™ 11
  • About This Guide
    • Configurations
    • Notational Conventions
    • Icon Conventions
    • Service Information
    • NFC Wayfinding Disclosure
    • Determining Software Versions
    • Determining the Serial Number
  • Getting Started
    • Unpacking the Device
    • Device Features
      • Scanner Features
      • Camera Features
    • Setting Up the Device
      • Installing the Battery
      • Installing the Battery for the WS50 RFID Scanner
      • Installing the Trigger and Shell Assembly for the Scanner
      • Changing the Trigger Position for the Scanner
      • Installing the Wrist Mount Assembly
      • Installing the WS50 into the Clip Mount
      • Removing the WS50 from the Clip Mount
      • Wearing the WS50
    • Removing the Trigger and Shell Assembly
    • Removing the Wrist Mount Assembly
    • Replacing the Battery
    • Removing the WS50 RFID Battery
    • Mounting the Scanner
    • Mounting the Camera
  • Using the Device
    • Home Screen
      • Status Bar
        • Notification Icons
        • Status Icons
      • Managing Notifications
      • Opening the Quick Access Panel
        • Quick Access Panel Icons
      • Editing Icons on the Quick Settings Bar
    • 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
      • Setting Touch Panel Mode
    • Setting the Date and Time
    • General Sound Setting
    • Sound Options
    • Wake-Up Sources
    • Button Remapping
      • Remappable Keys
    • Keyboards
      • Enabling Keyboards
      • Using the Scrolling Keyboard
      • Edit Text
      • Entering Numbers, Symbols, and Special Characters
    • Language Usage
      • Changing the Language Setting
    • Notifications
    • Enabling Blink Light
  • Applications
    • Installed Applications
    • Accessing Apps
    • Battery Manager
      • Opening Battery Manager
      • Battery Manager Information
    • Camera
      • Taking Photos
      • Taking a Panoramic Photo
      • Recording Videos
      • Camera Settings
    • RxLogger
      • RxLogger Configuration
      • Configuration File
      • Enabling Logging
      • Disabling Logging
      • Extracting Log Files
      • Backing Up Data
  • Data Capture
    • Imaging
      • Operational Modes
      • Scanning Considerations
    • Digital Camera
    • Scanning with the Internal Imager
    • Scanning with Internal Camera
    • Scanning with the RS6000 Bluetooth Ring Scanner
    • Scanning with the RS5100 Ring Scanner
    • Scanning with the DS3678 Bluetooth Scanner
    • Pairing the Bluetooth Ring Scanner
      • Pairing in SSI Mode Using Near Field Communication
    • Pairing a Bluetooth Scanner
      • Pairing Using Simple Serial Interface
    • DataWedge
      • Enabling DataWedge
      • Disabling DataWedge
      • Configuring a Ring Scanner Parameter in DataWedge
    • RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)
      • RFID Utility
      • Connecting to the Reader
      • Collecting Periodic Inventory Data
      • Application and RFID Power States
      • System States Affecting RFID Connection
      • RFID Utility Specifications
    • Supported Decoders
      • SE4770 Internal Imager Supported Decoders
      • RS6000 Supported Decoders
      • RS5100 Supported Decoders
      • DS3678 Supported Decoders
  • Wireless
    • 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
    • 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
    • Near Field Communications
      • Reading NFC Cards
  • Accessories
    • Device Accessories
    • Battery Charging
      • Charging the Main Battery
      • Charging the Spare Battery
      • Charging Indicators
      • Charging Temperature
      • Hot Swap Mode
    • 2-Slot Charge Only Cradle
      • Setup
    • 10-Slot Charge Only Cradle
      • Setup
    • 5-Slot Ethernet Cradle with Battery Charger
      • Setup
      • Daisy-Chaining Ethernet Cradles
      • Ethernet Settings
      • LED Indicators
    • 4-Slot Battery Charger
      • Setup
    • 20-Slot Battery Charger
      • Setup
    • USB Charge Cable
      • Connecting the USB Charge Cable to the Device
      • USB Communication and Charging
      • Disconnecting the USB Charge Cable
    • USB Power Supply
      • Setting Up the USB Power Supply
    • Trigger Assembly
      • Locking the Trigger Assembly
    • Deflector on the Converged Scanner
      • Replacing the Deflector
    • Finger Strap of the Trigger Assembly
      • Replacing the Finger Strap
    • Back of Hand Mount
      • Installing the Back of Hand Mount
      • Unmounting the Back of Hand Mount
    • Assembling the Wrist Mount
    • Assembling the Back of Hand Mount with the External Antenna
  • 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
      • RFID SDK
      • StageNow for Android
    • ADB USB Setup
      • Enabling USB Debugging
      • Entering Android Recovery Manually
    • Application Installation Methods
      • Installing Applications Using the Android Debug Bridge
      • Installing Applications Using Wireless ADB
      • Uninstalling an Application
    • Android System Update
      • 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 ADB
    • Android Factory Reset
      • Performing a Factory Reset Using ADB
    • Android Storage
      • Random Access Memory
        • Viewing 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
      • 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
      • 2-Slot Charge Only Cradle
      • 10-Slot Charge Only Cradle
      • 5-Slot Ethernet Cradle with Battery Charger
      • 4-Slot Battery Charger
      • 20-Slot Battery Charger
  • Technical Specifications
    • SE4770-SR Decode Zones
    • I/O Connector Pin-Outs
    • 2-Slot Charge Only Cradle
    • 10-Slot Charge Only Cradle
    • 5-Slot Ethernet Cradle with Battery Charger
    • 4-Slot Battery Charger
    • 20-Slot Battery Charger
    • USB Charge Cable
    • Antenna Cables
Getting Started

Getting Started

This section provides information to get the device up and running for the first time.
Unpacking the Device
Device Features
Setting Up the Device
Removing the Trigger and Shell Assembly
Removing the Wrist Mount Assembly
Replacing the Battery
Removing the WS50 RFID Battery
Mounting the Scanner
Mounting the Camera

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