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  1. WS501/WS501 RFID Product Reference Guide
  2. Using the Device
  • WS501/WS501 RFID Product Reference Guide
  • WS501/WS501 RFID Product Reference Guide
  • 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
    • Setting Up the Device
      • Installing the Battery in the WS501 Scanner
      • Installing the Battery in the WS501 RFID Scanner
      • Installing the Trigger and Shell Assembly to the Scanner
      • Changing the Trigger Position on the Finger Mount
    • Removing the Trigger and Shell Assembly
    • Replacing the WS501 Battery
    • Removing the WS501 RFID Battery
    • Mounting the Scanner
  • Using the Device
    • Go Back
    • Go to 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 Panel
    • Battery Management
      • Low Battery Notification
    • 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 Manually
      • Setting the Screen Brightness Automatically
      • Setting Night Light
      • Setting Screen Timeout
      • Setting Screen Rotation
      • Setting Lock Screen Notifications
      • Setting Dark Theme
      • Setting Font and Display 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
  • Applications
    • Installed Applications
    • Accessing Apps
    • Battery Manager
      • Opening Battery Manager
      • Battery Manager Information
    • RxLogger
      • RxLogger Configuration
      • Configuration File
      • Enabling Logging
      • Disabling Logging
      • Extracting Log Files
      • Backing Up Data
  • Data Capture
    • Imaging
      • Operational Modes
      • Scanning Considerations
      • Scanning with the Internal Imager
    • DataWedge
      • Enabling DataWedge
      • Disabling 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
      • SR560 Internal Imager 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
    • 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 WS501 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
  • 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
    • 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
    • Ergonomic Recommendations
    • Best Practices for Enterprise Mobile 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
      • 4-Slot Battery Charger
      • 20-Slot Battery Charger
  • Technical Specifications
    • SR560 Decode Distances
    • I/O Connector Pin-Outs
    • 2-Slot Charge-Only Cradle
    • 10-Slot Charge-Only Cradle
    • 4-Slot Battery Charger
    • 20-Slot Battery Charger
    • USB Charge Cable
    • Antenna Cables
Using the Device

Using the Device

This section explains how to use the device.
Go Back
Go to Home Screen
Battery Management
Monitoring Battery Usage
Interactive Sensor Technology
Waking the Device
USB Communication

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