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  • ET6xW Enterprise Rugged Tablet Product Reference Guide for Windows
  • ET6xW Enterprise Rugged Tablet Product Reference Guide for Windows
  • About This Guide
    • Notational Conventions
    • Icon Conventions
    • Service Information
    • Software Release Information
  • Getting Started
    • Unpacking
    • Features
    • Setting Up the Device
      • Installing the nano SIM Card
      • Replacing the Battery
      • Device Charging
      • Charging Indicators
      • Class 1/Division 2 Compliant Tablet
    • Replacing the SIM Card
    • Turning Off the Display
    • Power Off the Device
  • Using the Device
    • Windows Desktop
    • Sign-in Options
      • Setting Up a Windows Password
      • Setting Up a Windows PIN
      • Windows Hello Face
        • Setting Up Windows Hello Face
        • Logging In with Windows Hello Face
      • Fingerprint Reader
        • Setting Up the Fingerprint Reader
    • Zebra Control Hub
    • Battery Management
      • Optimizing Battery Life or Performance
      • Changing the Power Settings
    • Manually Changing the Display Brightness
    • Automatically Changing the Display Brightness
    • Remappable Buttons
      • Mapping Buttons
    • Multi-Touch Gestures
      • Configuring Touch Settings
    • Manually Activate Sleep Mode
    • Connecting External Cables to Expansion Module
      • Enabling Power to the RS-232 Connector
      • Replacing Expansion Module Access Door
  • Data Capture
    • 123Scan
    • Imaging
    • Scanning Considerations
    • Scanning with the Internal Scanner
    • Connecting a USB Scanner
    • Pairing a Bluetooth Ring Scanner
    • Pairing a Bluetooth Scanner
  • Wireless
    • Wireless Local Area Networks
      • Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
      • Viewing Network Information
      • Configuring Proxy Settings
      • Adding a Wi-Fi Network
    • Wireless Wide Area Networks
      • Activating an eSIM
      • Deactivating an eSIM
      • Erasing an eSIM Profile
      • Connecting to a Cellular Data Network
      • Adding an Internet APN
      • Removing a SIM PIN
      • Changing a SIM PIN
      • Unblocking a SIM PIN
    • Bluetooth
      • Adaptive Frequency Hopping
      • Security
      • Bluetooth Profiles
      • Pairing with a Bluetooth Device
      • Unpairing a Bluetooth Device
    • Turning on Airplane Mode
    • Near Field Communications
      • Reading NFC Cards
  • Accessories
    • Device Charging
    • Charging Temperature
    • Charging Indicators
    • Solid-State Drive
      • Removing and Replacing the Solid-State Drive
    • Vehicle Dock
      • Inserting the Tablet into the Vehicle Dock
      • Removing the Tablet from the Vehicle Dock
    • Desk Stand
      • Installing the Vehicle Dock on the Desk Stand
      • Setting Up the Desk Stand
    • USB-C to AC Adapter
    • 2-Slot Battery Charger
      • Setup
      • Charging Spare Batteries
      • Spare Battery Charging
    • USB Keyboards
    • 2-in-1 Keyboard
      • Attaching the Keyboard
      • Removing the Keyboard
    • Smart Card / CAC Reader
      • Installing the Smart Card / CAC Reader
      • Using the Smart Card / CAC Reader
      • Removing the Reader Door
      • Replacing the Smart Card / CAC Reader Hand Strap
    • RFID Reader
      • Installing the RFID Reader
      • Using the RFID Reader
      • Replacing the RFID Reader Hand Strap
    • Soft Handle
      • Attaching the Soft Handle
      • Attaching the Shoulder Strap to the Soft Handle
      • Removing the D-Clips
    • Shoulder Strap
      • Attaching the Shoulder Strap
      • Removing the D-Clips
    • Stylus Holder
      • Installing the Stylus Holder
  • Vehicle Dock Installation
    • Mounting Safety
    • Electrical Guidelines
    • Wiring Guidelines
    • Mounting the Vehicle Dock
    • Installing the Keyboard Mounting Bracket
      • Routing Cables
    • Power
      • Installing a CLA Cable
      • New Wired Installations
        • Vehicles with Power 15 VDC or Less
        • Vehicles with Power Greater than 15 VDC
        • Mounting the DC/DC Power Supply
        • New Installation with PS1370 Power Supply
        • New Installation with 450083 or 450084 Power Supply
      • Replacing Legacy Installations
        • Replacing an Existing Legacy Installation with PS1370 Power Supply
        • Replacing an Existing Legacy Installation with 450083 or 450084 Power Supply
    • Installing an External Antenna
    • Installing the Screen Blanking Cable
    • Connecting an RS-232 Scanner
    • Connecting a USB Scanner
    • Installing the Keyboard Mounting Bracket
      • Installing the Keyboard Cable
      • Mounting the Keyboard
      • Installing a Keyboard on a RAM Mount
    • Keyboard Heater
  • Updating the Operating System
    • Initial Windows Setup
    • Creating an Installation 32GB USB Flash Drive
    • Creating an Installation USB Flash Drive Greater than 32GB
    • Reinstalling Windows
  • Maintenance and Troubleshooting
    • Maintaining the Device
    • Battery Safety Guidelines
    • Best Practices for Enterprise Mobile Computing Devices Operating in Hot Environments and Direct Sunlight
      • Connecting a USB-C Cable
      • Disconnecting a USB-C Cable
    • Properly Plugging and Unplugging a USB-C Cable
      • Connecting a USB-C Cable
      • Disconnecting a USB-C Cable
    • Approved Cleaning and Disinfectant Agents
    • Cleaning Instructions
      • Approved Cleanser Active Ingredients
      • Harmful Ingredients
      • Special Cleaning Notes
      • Cleaning Frequency
      • Device Cleaning Instructions
        • Display
        • Housing
        • Camera and Exit Window
        • Cleaning the Fingerprint Reader
        • Cleaning Cradle Connectors
    • Troubleshooting
      • Resetting the Device
        • Restarting the Device
        • Performing a Factory Reset
      • Troubleshooting the Device
      • Capturing System Information
      • Capturing Data Logger Information
  • Technical Specifications
    • SE55 Decode Distances
    • I/O Connector Pin-Outs
    • Expansion Module RS-232 Connector Pin-out
    • Vehicle Dock Technical Specifications
Using the Device

Using the Device

This section explains how to use your device.
Windows Desktop
Sign-in Options
Zebra Control Hub
Battery Management
Manually Changing the Display Brightness
Automatically Changing the Display Brightness
Remappable Buttons
Multi-Touch Gestures
Manually Activate Sleep Mode
Connecting External Cables to Expansion Module

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