ZEBRA WS50 RFID Enterprise Wearable Solution User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- ZEBRA
Table of Contents
ZEBRA WS50 RFID Enterprise Wearable Solution
Specifications
- Product Model: WS50/WS50 RFID
- Product Type: Enterprise Wearable Solution
- Compatible with: Android 11TM
- Product Reference Guide: MN-004365-05EN Rev A
- Copyright: 2023/08/15
Product Usage Instructions
Mounting the Wrist Mount:
To mount the wrist mount, follow these steps:
- Locate the designated mounting area on the wrist.
- Secure the device in place using the provided straps.
- Adjust the straps to ensure a comfortable fit.
Wake-Up Sources:
The device can be woken up using different sources such as buttons or
gestures. To configure wake-up sources:
- Access the device settings menu.
- Navigate to the wake-up settings section.
- Select the desired wake-up source and customize settings accordingly.
Data Capture:
The device supports various data capture methods including imaging and
scanning. Follow these guidelines:
- For imaging, position the device correctly and capture images as needed.
- Understand operational modes for efficient data capture.
- Consider scanning considerations for optimal results.
Pairing Instructions:
To pair the device in SSI mode using Near Field Communication or pair a
Bluetooth scanner:
- Access the device’s connectivity settings.
- Select the pairing option based on the desired mode.
- Follow on-screen instructions to complete the pairing process.
FAQ:
Q: Can I use the device without mounting it on the wrist?
A: While the wrist mount offers optimal usage, the device can still be used
without mounting it on the wrist. However, for best results and convenience,
we recommend using the wrist mount.
Q: How do I remap keys on the device?
A: To remap keys on the device, access the settings menu, navigate to
button remapping, and customize key assignments according to your preferences.
WS50/WS50 RFID
Enterprise Wearable Solution
Product Reference Guide for Android 11TM
MN-004365-05EN Rev A
Copyright
2023/08/15
ZEBRA and the stylized Zebra head are trademarks of Zebra Technologies
Corporation, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. Google, Android,
Google Play and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC. All other trademarks
are the property of their respective owners. ©2023 Zebra Technologies
Corporation and/ or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The software
described in this document is furnished under a license agreement or
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with the terms of those agreements.
For further information regarding legal and proprietary statements, please go
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zebra.com/eula.
Terms of Use
Proprietary Statement
This manual contains proprietary information of Zebra Technologies Corporation
and its subsidiaries (“Zebra Technologies”). It is intended solely for the
information and use of parties operating and maintaining the equipment
described herein. Such proprietary information may not be used, reproduced, or
disclosed to any other parties for any other purpose without the express,
written permission of Zebra Technologies.
Product Improvements
Continuous improvement of products is a policy of Zebra Technologies. All
specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.
Liability Disclaimer
Zebra Technologies takes steps to ensure that its published Engineering
specifications and manuals are correct; however, errors do occur. Zebra
Technologies reserves the right to correct any such errors and disclaims
liability resulting therefrom.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Zebra Technologies or anyone else involved in the creation,
production, or delivery of the accompanying product (including hardware and
software) be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation,
consequential damages including loss of business profits, business
interruption, or loss of business information) arising out of the use of, the
results of use of, or inability to use such product, even if Zebra
Technologies has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some
jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to
you.
About This Guide
This guide provides information about using the WS50/WS50 RFID wearable computer. Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and can differ from actual screens.
Configurations
The guide covers configurations described in the table.
Table 1 Configurations Form Factor Radios
Memory
Battery
Converged Scanner Wrist Mount Wrist Mount RFID Scanner
802.11 a/b/g/ n/ac
Bluetooth 4.2
NFC
802.11 a/b/g/ n/ac
Bluetooth 4.2
NFC
802.11 a/b/g/ n/ac
Bluetooth 4.2
NFC
802.11 a/b/g/ n/ac
Bluetooth 4.2
NFC
RFID
1 GB RAM/ 8 GB Flash 1 GB RAM/ 8 GB Flash 1 GB RAM/ 8 GB Flash 1 GB RAM/ 8 GB Flash
1600 mAh 800 mAh 800 mAh 2400 mAh
Data Capture SE4770
None
None
SE4770 RFID
Operating System
Android Open Source Project (AOSP) 11
Camera No
Android
Yes
Open
Source
Project
(AOSP) 11
Android
No
Open
Source
Project
(AOSP) 11
Android
No
Open
Source
Project
(AOSP) 11
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Table 1 Configurations (Continued)
Form Factor Radios
Memory
Battery
RFID Back of Hand RFID Wrist Mount
802.11 a/b/g/ n/ac
Bluetooth 4.2
NFC
RFID
802.11 a/b/g/ n/ac
Bluetooth 4.2
NFC
RFID
1 GB RAM/ 8 GB Flash 1 GB RAM/ 8 GB Flash
2400 mAh 2400 mAh
Data Capture SE4770 RFID
SE4770 RFID
Operating System
Android Open Source Project (AOSP) 11
Camera No
Android
No
Open
Source
Project
(AOSP) 11
Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document: · Bold text is used to
highlight the following:
· Dialog box, window, and screen names · Dropdown list and list box names ·
Checkbox and radio button names · Icons on a screen · Key names on a keypad ·
Button names on a screen · Bullets (·) indicate: · Action items · List of
alternatives · Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential. ·
Sequential lists (for example, those that describe step-by-step procedures)
appear as numbered lists.
Icon Conventions
The documentation set is designed to give the reader more visual clues. The
following visual indicators are used throughout the documentation set.
NOTE: The text here indicates information that is supplemental for the user to
know and that is not required to complete a task.
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IMPORTANT: The text here indicates information that is important for the user
to know.
CAUTION: If the precaution is not heeded, the user could receive a minor or
moderate injury.
WARNING: If danger is not avoided, the user CAN be seriously injured or
killed.
DANGER: If danger is not avoided, the user WILL be seriously injured or
killed.
Service Information
If you have a problem with your equipment, contact Zebra Global Customer
Support for your region. Contact information is available at:
zebra.com/support. When contacting support, please have the following
information available: · Serial number of the unit · Model number or product
name · Software type and version number Zebra responds to calls by email,
telephone, or fax within the time limits set forth in support agreements. If
your problem cannot be solved by Zebra Customer Support, you may need to
return your equipment for servicing and will be given specific directions.
Zebra is not responsible for any damages incurred during shipment if the
approved shipping container is not used. Shipping the units improperly can
possibly void the warranty. If you purchased your Zebra business product from
a Zebra business partner, contact that business partner for support.
NFC Wayfinding Disclosure
All uses of the NFC Wayfinding System requires the execution of the NFC Forum
WayfindingMark Trademark License Agreement. This click-through license and all
creative assets are available on the NFC Forum website at: nfc-forum.org. The
license agreement for the NFC Wayfinding System provides limited
indemnification for licensed users of the marks in those jurisdictions where
it is registered. Licensed users are not shielded from liability in
jurisdictions where the marks are not registered or in connection with
products or services not specified in the registration of that jurisdiction.
For a complete list of registered jurisdictions, please contact the NFC Forum.
The NFC Forum registered N-Mark is a separate mark with a different license
and terms. Please visit the NFC Forum website for additional details.
Determining Software Versions
Before contacting Customer Support, determine the current software version on
your device. 1. Go to Settings. 2. Touch About phone.
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3. Scroll to view the following information: · Device name · SW components ·
Legal information · Model & hardware · Android version · Android version ·
Android security update · Google Play system update · Kernel version · Build
number
Determining the Serial Number
Before contacting Customer Support, determine the serial number of your
device. 1. Touch About phone. 2. Touch Model & hardware.
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Getting Started
This section provides information to get the device up and running for the
first time.
Unpacking the Device
Unpacking the device from the box. 1. Carefully remove all protective material
from the device and save the shipping container for later
storage and shipping. 2. Verify that box contains all the equipment listed
below:
· Wearable computer · Lithium-ion battery · Regulatory guide. 3. Inspect the
equipment for damage. If you are missing any equipment or if you find any
damaged equipment, contact Support immediately. See Service Information on
page 13 for contact information.
Device Features
The WS50 is a wearable computer that offer flexible hands-free operation for
right or left-hand users. The WS50 RFID is Zebra’s RFID option and features a
built-in encoder/reader. The devices are available in two configurations: ·
Converged Scanner · Wrist Mount
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Converged Scanner Features
The Converged Scanner is worn on the operator’s index and middle fingers and utilizes a thumb-operated trigger. It has a touch panel, a trigger assembly, an SE4770 scan engine, and other features.
Front View
1
2
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6
7
13
8
9
12
10
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1
Scanner window
Provides data capture using the imager.
2
Microphone
Use for voice communications or audio recordings.
3
Display
Displays all information needed to operate the device.
4
Ambient light sensor Determines ambient light for controlling display backlight intensity.
(under the display)
5
NFC antenna
Provides communication with other NFC-enabled devices.
(under the display)
6
Charging LED
Indicates the battery charge state while charging.
7
Speaker
Use for voice communication or audio playback.
8
Deflector
Protects the device.
NOTE: The deflector includes mandatory laser safety warning markings and must always be fitted when in use.
9
Left button
User programmable; defaults to Back button.
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Trigger assembly
Consists of a finger strap and a scan trigger; rotatable to provide left-
hand or right-hand use.
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Scan trigger
Initiates barcode data capture when a scan-enabled application is active.
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Notification LED
Indicates an application notification is received.
13
Proximity sensor
Detects objects close to the device, enables the SE4770.
(optional)
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Rear View 1
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2
1
9
3
8 4
5 7
6
1
Scan/Custom LED
Indicates data capture and custom applications-controlled status.
2
Interface connector
Provides USB host and client communication, and device charging
via cables and accessories.
3
Right button
User programmable; defaults to Home button; presses to power on the device.
4
Strap buckle
Tightens or loosens the finger strap on the fingers.
5
Finger strap
Use for securely holding the device on the fingers. Comes preinstalled on every Converged Scanner.
6
Finger wedge
Cushions and stabilizes fingers within the strap.
7
Finger comfort pad
Cushions the fingers from the device.
8
Shell release tab
Press down to release the core from the shell.
9
Battery
High capacity 1300 mAh battery, provides power for operating the device.
NOTE: To use the Converged Scanner with the back of hand (BOH) mount, replace
the trigger assembly with the BOH mount. See Installing the Back of Hand Mount
on page 112 for
more details.
See Also Installing the Trigger and Shell Assembly for the Converged Scanner Changing the Trigger Position for the Converged Scanner Removing the Trigger and Shell Assembly
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Wrist Mount Features
The Wrist Mount has a touch panel, four buttons, a wrist strap, and other features.
Front View
1
2
3
45
6
7
8
9 10
13
11
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1
Camera
Takes photos and videos (available on configurations with camera only).
2
Display
Displays all information needed to operate the device.
3
Microphone
Use for voice communications or audio recordings.
4
Charging LED
Indicates the battery charge state while charging.
5
Ambient light sensor Determines ambient light for controlling display backlight intensity.
(under the display)
6
NFC antenna
Provides communication with other NFC-enabled devices.
(under the display)
7
Speaker
Use for voice communication or audio playback.
8
Left 2 button
User programmable; defaults to Back button.
9
Notification LED
Indicates an application notification is received.
10
Left 1 button
User programmable
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Wrist mount assembly Consists of a device holder and a wrist strap; protects and holds the
core in shell.
12
Camera flash
Provides illumination for the camera (available on configurations with the camera only).
13
Wrist strap
Use for securely holding the device on the wrist; comes pre-installed on every Wrist Mount; available in small and large size.
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Rear View 1
6
5 4
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2 3
1
Scan/Custom LED
Indicates data capture and custom applications-controlled status.
2
Right 1 button
User programmable; defaults to initiate data capture.
3
Right 2 button
User programmable; defaults to Home button; presses to power on the device.
4
Wrist mount assembly Press down to release the core in shell from the wrist mount
release tab
assembly.
5
Battery
Standard capacity 800 mAh battery provides power for operating the WS50; 2400 mAh for use with the WR50.
6
Interface connector
Provides USB host and client communication, and device charging
via cables and accessories.
See Also Installing the Wrist Mount Assembly Removing the Wrist Mount Assembly
Setting Up the Device
To start using the device for the first time: 1. Install the battery. 2.
Install the wearable assembly.
· Finger trigger assembly · Wrist mount 3. Charge the device using one of the
charging accessories. 4. Power on the device.
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Installing the Battery
Install the 1300 mAh battery to the WS50 Converged Scanner. Install the 800
mAh battery to the WS50 Wrist Mount. Install the 2400 mAh battery to the WR50
Wrist Mount. 1. Align the battery so that the battery bottom engages the
locking slots (1).
1 2. Press the battery down into the battery compartment until the battery
release latches snap into place.
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Installing the Battery for the WS50 RFID Converged Scanner
Install the 2400 mAh battery into the WS50 RFID Converged Scanner. 1. Align
the battery so that the battery bottom engages the locking slots.
2. Press the battery into the battery compartment until it snaps into place.
Installing the Trigger and Shell Assembly for the Converged Scanner
Install the core device to the trigger and shell assembly to utilize a thumb-
operated trigger. 1. Ensure the touch panel of the core device faces upward.
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2. Slide the core (2) into the trigger and shell assembly (1) until the shell
release latch snaps into place. NOTE: Install the battery to the core before
sliding the core into the shell.
1 2
Changing the Trigger Position for the Converged Scanner
The trigger assembly can be changed to accommodate left-hand or right-hand
use. Determine whether the Converged Scanner is used on the right or left hand
so that the Scan Trigger is positioned next to the thumb. NOTE: The described
procedures are applicable to both right-handed and left-handed users. The
illustrations in this section show the steps to change the trigger position
from right to left as an example. 1. On the bottom of the device, lift the
finger comfort pad from the front of the device, and then lift it from
the rear.
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2. Follow the instructions on the back of the device to unmount the trigger
assembly. a) Unlock the trigger assembly by pushing the release latch to
Unlock (4). b) Slide the trigger assembly following the Unlock (1) direction
until the black triangle (2) is aligned with the engraved triangle (3).
1 2 3
c) Lift the trigger assembly.
4 1
4 2
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4. When replacing the trigger assembly onto the back of the core in the
shell, ensure the black triangle (2) is aligned with the engraved triangle
(3).
1
4 2 3
5. Slide the trigger assembly following the Lock (4) direction. 6. Lock the trigger assembly by pushing the latch to the Lock (1) position, if necessary. 7. Reattach the finger comfort pad onto the bottom of the device.
See Also Locking the Trigger Assembly
Installing the Wrist Mount Assembly
The wrist mount assembly allows the operator to wear the device on the wrist.
Install the device back onto the wrist mount assembly after battery charging.
NOTE: Install the battery to the core before placing the core into the shell.
1. Slide the core (1) into the wrist mount shell (2) until the wrist mount shell release tab snaps into place.
1
2
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2. Insert the device, top first, into the wrist mount holder.
3. Press down on the wrist mount release tab (3) and the device
simultaneously until the locking tabs (2) slide into the locking slots (1). 1
2 3
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Removing the Trigger and Shell Assembly
Remove the core from the trigger and shell assembly when you need to change a
battery. 1. Press down the shell release tab (1).
1
2. Slide the core (1) away from the trigger and shell assembly (2). 2
1
Removing the Wrist Mount Assembly
Unmount the core and shell from the wrist mount assembly for charging. Replace
the the core and shell to the assembly after charging. 1. Press down on the
wrist mount release tab (3).
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2. Lift the device, bottom first, from the wrist mount holder. 1
2
3
The locking tabs (2) are lifted away from the locking slots (1). 3. Remove the
core in shell from the wrist mount assembly. 4. To remove the core (2) from
the shell (3), press down the shell release tab (1), and then slide the core
away from the shell (3).
2
1
3
Replacing the Battery
The device supports Hot Swap mode where the user can replace the battery
without powering off the device. When the user removes the core from the
shell, the display turns off and the device enters a
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low power state (indicated by a single red flash of the scan/custom LED).
Replace the battery within two minutes to preserve memory persistence. 1.
Remove the wearable assembly.
For information about removing the finger trigger and wrist mount assemblies,
see Removing the Trigger and Shell Assembly on page 26 and Removing the Wrist
Mount Assembly on page 26. 2. Rotate the device so that the touch screen is
facing downward. 3. Push the battery release latch (1). 1
4. Lift the battery from the battery compartment.
5. Align the battery so that the battery bottom engages the locking slots
(1).
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6. Press the battery down into the battery compartment until the battery
release latches snap into place.
Removing the WS50 RFID Battery
This section describes how to remove the WS50 RFID battery. 1. Remove the
wearable assembly.
For information about removing the finger trigger and wrist mount assemblies,
see Removing the Trigger and Shell Assembly on page 26 and Removing the Wrist
Mount Assembly on page 26. 2. Rotate the battery within the support slot.
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3. Lift the battery away from the battery compartment.
Mounting the Converged Scanner
Wear the converged scanner on the index and middle fingers. To change the
orientation of the scan trigger, see Changing the Trigger Position for the
Converged Scanner on page 22. 1. Slide the converged scanner onto the index
and middle fingers with the scan trigger next to the thumb. 2. Lift the strap
buckle prior to loosening or tightening the finger strap.
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3. Adjust the strap through the strap buckle.
Mounting the Wrist Mount
The following instructions describe how to mount the Wrist Mount onto your
wrist. The device can be worn on either the right or left hand. 1. Slide your
hand through the wrist strap. 2. Adjust the hook and loop on the wrist strap
to a comfortable position.
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Using the Device
This section explains how to use the device.
Home Screen
Turn on the device to display the Home screen. After a suspend or screen time-
out, press the Home or Back button, the Home screen displays. By default, the
Home screen displays the APPS menu (1) and screen rotation is enabled. Figure
1 Home Screen
NOTE: To change screen rotation, go to Setting Screen Rotation on page 42.
Status Bar
The Status bar displays the time, notification icons (left side), and status
icons (right side). If there are more notifications than can fit in the Status
bar, a dot displays indicating that more notifications exist. Swipe down from
the Status bar to open the Notification panel and view all notifications and
status. Swipe down once until the Status bar appears at the top of the screen.
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Figure 2 Notifications and Status Icons
1
Notification icons
2
Status icons
Notification Icons
Notification icons indicate app events and messages.
Table 2 Notification Icons Icon Main battery is low.
Description
More notifications are available for viewing.
Data is synching.
Indicates an upcoming event. AOSP devices only.
Open Wi-Fi network is available.
Audio is playing.
Problem with sign-in or sync has occurred.
Device is uploading data.
Animated: the device is downloading data. Static: the download is complete.
Device is connected to or disconnected from a virtual private network (VPN).
USB debugging is enabled on the device.
Indicates the Bluetooth scanner is connected to the device.
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Status Icons
Status icons display system information for the device.
Table 3 Status Icons Icon Alarm is active.
Description
Main battery is fully charged.
Main battery is partially drained.
Main battery charge is low.
Main battery charge is very low.
Main battery is charging.
All sounds, except media and alarms, are muted. Vibrate mode is active.
Do Not Disturb mode active.
Airplane Mode is active. All radios are turned off.
Bluetooth is on.
Connected to a Bluetooth device.
Connected to a Wi-Fi network. Indicates the Wi-Fi version number.
Not connected to a Wi-Fi network or no Wi-Fi signal.
Connected to an Ethernet network.
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Managing Notifications
Notification icons report the arrival of new messages, calendar events,
alarms, and ongoing events. When a notification occurs, an icon appears in the
Status bar with a brief description. Figure 3 Notification Panel
1
Quick settings bar
· To view a list of all notifications, open the Notification panel by dragging
the Status bar down from the top of the screen.
· To respond to a notification, open the Notification panel and then touch a
notification. The Notification panel closes and the corresponding app opens.
· To manage recent or frequently used notifications, open the Notification
panel and then touch Manage notifications. Touch the toggle switch next to an
app to turn off all notifications, or touch an app for more notification
options.
· To clear all notifications, open the Notification panel and then touch CLEAR
ALL. All event-based notifications are removed. Ongoing notifications remain
in the list.
· To close the Notification panel, swipe the Notification panel up.
Opening the Quick Access Panel
Use the Quick Access panel to access frequently used settings (for example,
Airplane mode). NOTE: Not all icons are pictured. Icons may vary.
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Figure 4 Quick Access Panel
· If the device is locked, swipe down once. · If the device is unlocked:
a) Swipe down once until you see the Status bar. b) Swipe down twice with one
finger. · If the Notification panel is open, swipe down from the Quick
Settings bar.
Quick Access Panel Icons
Quick Access panel icons indicate frequently used settings (for example,
Airplane mode).
Table 4 Quick Access Panel Icons
Icon
Description
Display brightness – Use the slider to decrease or increase the brightness of the screen.
Volume – Use the slider to decrease or increase the Media volume.
Back – Displays the previous screen.
Home – Displays the Home screen.
Power – Press to suspend device, and hold to select the following options: ·
Power off – Turn off the device. · Restart – Reboot the device when software
stops responding. Wi-Fi network – Turn Wi-Fi on or off. To open Wi-Fi
settings, touch the Wi-Fi network name.
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Table 4 Quick Access Panel Icons (Continued)
Icon Description
Bluetooth settings – Turn Bluetooth on or off. To open Bluetooth settings, touch Bluetooth.
Flashlight – Turn the flashlight on or off. (Applicable to the Wrist Mount)
Do not disturb – Control how and when to receive notifications. Auto-rotate – Lock the device’s orientation in portrait or landscape mode or set to automatically rotate. Airplane mode – Turn Airplane mode on or off. When Airplane mode is on the device does not connect to Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Invert colors – Invert the display colors.
Data Saver – Turn on to prevent some apps from sending or receiving data in
the background.
Dark Theme – Toggles dark theme on and off. Dark themes reduce the luminance
emitted by the screen, while meeting minimum color contrast ratios. It helps
improve visual ergonomics by reducing eye strain, adjusting brightness to
current lighting conditions, and facilitating screen use in dark environments,
while conserving battery power. Night Light – Tint the screen amber to make it
easier to look at the screen in dim light. Set Night Light to turn on
automatically from sunset to sunrise, or at other times. Screen Record – Makes
a video recording of everything that happens on the screen, with options to
include audio and screen touches.
Editing Icons on the Quick Settings Bar
The first several setting tiles from the Quick Access panel become the Quick
Settings bar. · Open the Quick Access panel and touch to edit, add, or remove
settings tiles.
Battery Management
Observe the recommended battery optimization tips for the device. · Set the
screen to turn off after a short period of inactivity. · Reduce screen
brightness. · Turn off all wireless radios when not in use.
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· Turn off automatic syncing for Email, Calendar, Contacts, and other apps. ·
Minimize the use of apps that keep the device from sleeping, for example,
music and video apps.
NOTE: Before checking the battery charge level, remove the device from any AC
power source (cradle or cable).
Checking Battery Status
· On the Home screen, touch to open the Battery Manager app. Battery present
status indicates if the battery is present. Battery level lists the battery
charge (as a percentage of fully charged).
· Swipe down once until you see the Status bar, and then swipe down from the
Status bar to open the Notification panel. Battery percentage is displayed
next to the battery icon.
Monitoring Battery Usage
The Battery screen provides battery charge details and power management
options to extend battery life. Different apps display different information.
Some apps include buttons that open screens with settings to adjust power use.
Use the DISABLE or FORCE STOP buttons to turn off apps that consume too much
power.
· Go to Settings. · Touch Battery. To display battery information and power
management options for a specific app:
· Go to Settings. · Touch Apps & notifications. · Touch an app.
· Touch Advanced > Battery.
Low Battery Notification
When the battery charge level drops below the change level in the table below,
the device displays a notice to connect the device to power. Charge the
battery using one of the charging accessories.
Charge Level Drops Below 18%
10%
4%
Action
The device displays a notice to connect the device to power. The user should
charge the battery using one of the charging accessories. The device displays
a notice to connect the device to power. The user must charge the battery
using one of the charging accessories. The device turns off. The user must
charge the battery using one of the charging accessories.
NOTE: The RFID reader will not operate when the battery drops down to 5%.
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Interactive Sensor Technology
To take advantage of these sensors, applications use API commands. Refer to
the Google Android Sensor APIs for more information. For information on the
Zebra Android EMDK, go to: techdocs.zebra.com. The device contains sensors
that monitor movement, orientation, and ambient light. · Gyroscope – Measures
angular rotational velocity to detect rotation of the device. · Accelerometer
– Measures the linear acceleration of movement to detect the orientation of
the device. · Light Sensor – Detects ambient light and adjusts the screen
brightness.
Waking the Device
The device goes into Sleep mode after a period of inactivity (set in the
Display settings window). · To wake the device from Sleep mode, press the Home
or Back button.
The Home screen displays. · If screen lock is used, swipe the screen up to
unlock.
· If the Pattern screen unlock feature is enabled, the Pattern screen appears
instead of the Lock screen.
· If the PIN or Password screen unlock feature is enabled, enter the PIN or
password after unlocking the screen.
NOTE: If you enter the PIN, password, or pattern incorrectly five times, you
must wait 30 seconds before trying again.
· If you forget the PIN, password, or pattern, contact your system
administrator.
USB Communication
Connect the device to a host computer to transfer files between the device and
the host computer. When connecting the device to a host computer, follow the
host computer’s instructions for connecting and disconnecting USB devices, to
avoid damaging or corrupting files.
Transferring Files
Use Transfer files to copy files between the device and the host computer. 1.
Connect the device to a host computer using a USB accessory.
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2. On the device, pull down the Notification panel and touch Charging this
device via USB.
By default, No data transfer is selected. 3. Touch File Transfer. 4. On the
host computer, open File Explorer. 5. Locate the device as a portable device.
6. Open the Internal storage folder. 7. Copy files to and from the device or
delete files as required.
Transferring Photos
Use PTP to copy photos from the device to the host computer. 1. Connect the
device to a host computer using a USB accessory. 2. On the device, pull down
the Notification panel and touch Charging this device via USB. 3. Touch PTP.
4. On the host computer, open a file explorer application. 5. Open the
Internal storage folder. 6. Copy or delete photos as required.
Disconnecting from the Host Computer
CAUTION: Carefully follow the host computer’s instructions to disconnect USB
devices correctly to avoid losing information. 1. On the host computer,
unmount the device. 2. Remove the device from the USB accessory.
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Settings
This section describes the settings on the device.
Accessing Settings
There are two ways to access settings on a device. · Swipe down once to
display the Status bar. Swipe down from the top of the Home screen to open the
Quick Access panel and touch . · Touch Settings in the APPS menu.
Display Settings
Use Display settings to change the screen brightness, enable night light,
change the background image, enable screen rotation, set screen timeout, and
change font size.
Setting the Screen Brightness Manually
Manually set the screen brightness using the touchscreen. 1. Swipe down from
the Status bar to open the Quick Access panel. 2. Slide the icon to adjust the
screen brightness level.
Setting the Screen Brightness Automatically
Automatically adjust the screen brightness using the built-in light sensor. 1.
Go to Settings. 2. Touch Display. 3. If disabled, touch Adaptive brightness to
automatically adjust the brightness.
By default, Adaptive brightness is disabled. Toggle the switch to enable.
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Setting Night Light
The Night Light setting tints the screen amber, making the screen easier to
look at in low light. 1. Go to Settings. 2. Touch Display. 3. Touch Night
Light. 4. Touch Schedule. 5. Select one of the schedule values:
· None (default) · Turns on at custom time · Turns on from sunset to sunrise.
6. By default, Night Light is disabled. Touch TURN ON NOW to enable. 7. Adjust
the tint using the Intensity slider.
Setting Screen Timeout
The screen turns off and goes into Sleep mode after the selected period of
inactivity. 1. Go to Settings. 2. Touch Display > Screen timeout. 3. Select
one of the screen timeout values:
· 15 seconds · 30 seconds (default) · 1 minute · 2 minutes · 5 minutes · 10
minutes · 30 minutes
Setting Screen Rotation
By default, screen rotation is enabled. 1. Go to Settings. 2. Touch Display >
Advanced. 3. Touch Auto-rotate screen.
Setting Lock Screen Notifications
The lock screen display setting wakes the screen when notifications are
received. 1. Go to Settings. 2. Touch Display > Advanced.
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3. Touch Lock screen. 4. In the When to show section, enable or disable an
option using the switch.
Setting Font Size
Set the size of the font in system apps. 1. Go to Settings. 2. Touch Display >
Advanced. 3. Touch Font size. 4. Select a font size option:
· Small · Default · Large · Largest
Setting Touch Panel Mode
The device display is able to detect touches using a finger or gloved finger.
NOTE: A glove can be made of medical latex, leather, cotton, or wool. The
device supports light to medium weight gloves, and may not detect touches from
heavy outdoor gloves. 1. Go to Settings. 2. Touch Display > Advanced. 3. Touch
Touch Panel Mode.
· Finger Only to use a finger on the screen (default). · Glove and Finger
(Screen Protector OFF) to use a finger or a gloved finger on the screen
without a
screen protector. · Finger Only (Screen Protector ON) to use a finger on the
screen without a screen protector. · Glove and Finger (Screen Protector ON) to
use a finger or a gloved finger on the screen with a
screen protector.
Setting the Date and Time
You are only required to set the time zone or set the date and time if the
wireless LAN does not support Network Time Protocol (NTP) or when not
connected to a cellular/wireless network. 1. Go to Settings. 2. Touch System >
Date & time. 3. Touch Use network-provided time to disable automatic date and
time synchronization. 4. Touch Date to select the date in the calendar. 5.
Touch OK.
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6. Touch Time. a) Select current hour. b) Select current minute. c) Touch AM
or PM.
7. Touch OK. 8. Touch Time zone to select the current time zone from the
list. This option may not be available in
some locations. 9. Touch Time zone > Region to select the current time zone
from the list. 10. In TIME FORMAT, choose either Use local default or Use
24-hour format.
General Sound Setting
Open the Quick Access panel to display the on-screen Media volume control. Use
the Sound settings to configure media and alarm volumes. 1. Go to Settings. 2.
Touch Sound. 3. Touch an option to set sounds.
Sound Options
You can set the different volumes for various sound options. · Media volume –
Controls the music, games, and media volume. · Call volume – Controls the
volume during a call. · Alarm volume – Controls the alarm clock volume. ·
Notifications volume – Controls the notification volume. · Do Not Disturb –
Mutes some or all sounds and vibrations. · Media – Shows the media player in
Quick Settings while sound is playing, allowing quick access. · Default
notification sound – Select a sound to play for all system notifications. ·
Default alarm sound – Select a sound to play for alarms. · Other sounds and
vibrations
· Screen locking sounds – Play a sound when locking and unlocking the screen
(default enabled). · Charging sounds – Play a sound and vibrates when power
is applied to the device (default –
enabled). · Touch sounds – Play a sound when making screen selections (default
enabled). · Touch vibration – Vibrate the device when making screen
selections (default enabled).
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Wake-Up Sources
By default, the device wakes from suspend mode when the user presses any
physical button or trigger on the device.
See Also To configure the wake-up button, go to techdocs.zebra.com/ws50/.
Button Remapping
Buttons on the device can be programmed to perform different functions or as
shortcuts to installed apps. For a list of key names and descriptions, refer
to: techdocs.zebra.com/ws50/.
Remappable Keys
Use Key Mapping Manager to program the buttons on the device to perform a
different function. For more information, go to the Key Remapping section in
the WS50 Programmer’s Guide at techdocs.zebra.com/ws50/. Figure 5 Converged
Scanner Key Positions
3
1 2 Figure 6 Wrist Mount Key Positions
1
2
4
3
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Table 5 Key Position Descriptions
Number
Item
1
Left
2
L1
3
Right
4 (Wrist Mount
P1
only)
Back Button L1 (scan) Home Button L2 (PTT Lite)
Default function
Keyboards
The device provides multiple keyboard options. · Scrolling Keyboard · Physical
Keyboard
Enabling Keyboards
By default, the Scrolling Keyboard is enabled. 1. Go to Settings. 2. Touch
System > Languages & input > On-screen keyboard > Manage on-screen keyboards.
3. Touch a keyboard to enable.
Using the Scrolling Keyboard
Use the Scrolling Keyboard to enter text in a text field.
Edit Text
Edit entered text and use menu commands to cut, copy, and paste text within or
across apps. Some apps do not support editing some or all of the text they
display; others may offer their own way to select text.
Entering Numbers, Symbols, and Special Characters
You can enter numbers, symbols, and special characters using the Scrolling
Keyboard. · Enter numbers and symbols.
· Touch the Shift key once for a single capital letter. Touch the Shift key
twice to lock in uppercase. Touch the Shift key a third time to unlock
Capslock.
· Touch ?123 to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard. · Touch the ~^ key
on the numbers and symbols keyboard to view additional symbols.
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Language Usage
Use the Language & input settings to change the device’s language, including
words added to the dictionary.
Changing the Language Setting
1. Go to Settings. 2. Touch System > Languages & input. 3. Touch Languages. A
list of available languages displays. 4. If the desired language is not
listed, touch Add a language and select a language from the list. 5. Touch and
hold to the right of the desired language, then drag it to the top of the
list. 6. The operating system text changes to the selected language.
Notifications
The user can configure notifications for the device and for specific apps.
Device notifications settings allow the user to configure how notifications
occur on the device. App notification settings allow the user to configure how
notifications for a specific app occur. To view device notification settings,
touch Settings > Apps & notifications > Notifications. To view app
notifications, Settings > Apps & notifications > App info, and then select an
app.
Enabling Blink Light
The Notification LED lights blue when an app, such as email and VoIP,
generates a programmable notification or to indicate when the device is
connected to a Bluetooth device. By default, LED notifications are enabled. 1.
Go to Settings. 2. Touch Apps & notifications > Notifications > Advanced . 3.
Touch Blink light to toggle the notification on or off.
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Applications
Apart from the standard pre-installed Android applications, the following
table lists Zebra-specific applications installed on the device.
Installed Applications
Aside from the common Google apps, the Zebra-specific apps that are installed
on the device are described in this section.
NOTE: To ensure the stable operation of the device, the recommended maximum
memory utilization for the device should be kept below 350 MB for total user
applications. This includes Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM).
Table 6 Apps Icon
Description Battery Manager – Display battery information, including charge level, status, health and wear level.
Bluetooth Pairing Utility – Use to pair peripherals with the device by scanning a barcode. DataWedge – Enables data capture using the imager.
RxLogger – Use to diagnose device and app issues.
StageNow – Allows the device to stage a device for initial use by initiating the deployment of settings, firmware, and software. Zebra Bluetooth – Use to configure Bluetooth logging.
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Table 6 Apps (Continued)
Icon
Description
Zebra Data Services – Use to enable or disable Zebra Data Services. Some options are set by the system administrator.
Accessing Apps
Access all apps installed on the device using the APPS menu. 1. On the Home
screen, slide the APPS menu up or down to view more app icons. 2. Touch an
icon to open the app. Swipe down twice to open the quick setting bar, then
touch the Home icon to return to the Home screen.
Battery Manager
The Battery Manager provides detailed information about the battery.
Opening Battery Manager
· To open the Battery Manager app, touch on the Home screen.
Battery Manager Information
The Battery Manager displays detailed information about battery charging,
health, and status.
Table 7 Battery Icons Battery Icon
Description Battery charge level is between 85% and 100%.
Battery charge level is between 19% and 84%.
Battery charge level is between 0% and 18%.
· Level – The current battery charge level as a percentage. Displays -% when
the level is unknown.
· Wear – The health of the battery in graphical form. When the wear level
exceeds 80%, the bar color changes to red.
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· Health – The health of the battery. If a critical error occurs, appears.
Touch to view the error description. · Decommission – The battery is past its
useful life and should be replaced. See system administrator. · Good – The
battery is good. · Charge error – An error occurred while charging. See system
administrator. · Over Current – An over-current condition occurred. See system
administrator. · Dead – The battery has no charge. Replace the battery. · Over
Voltage – An over-voltage condition occurred. See system administrator. ·
Below Temperature – The battery temperature is below the operating
temperature. See system administrator. · Failure Detected – A failure has been
detected in the battery. See system administrator. · Unknown – See system
administrator.
· Charge Status · Not charging – The device is not connected to AC power. ·
Not charging – The device is not charging. · Charging-AC – The device is
connected to AC power and charging or is fast charging via USB. · Charging-USB
– The device is connected to a host computer with a USB cable and charging. ·
Discharging – The battery is discharging. · Full – The battery is fully
charged. · Unknown – The battery status is unknown.
· Battery present status – Indicates that the battery is present. · Battery
scale – The battery scale level used to determine battery level (100). ·
Battery level – The battery charge level as a percentage of scale. · Battery
voltage – The current battery voltage in millivolts. · Battery temperature –
The current battery temperature in degrees Centigrade. · Battery technology –
The type of battery. · Battery current – The average current into or out of
the battery over the last second in mAh. · Battery manufacture date – The date
of manufacture. · Battery serial number – The battery serial number. The
number matches the serial number printed on
the battery label. · Battery part number – The battery part number. · Battery
decommission status – Indicates if the battery is past its life span.
· Battery Good – The battery is in good health. · Decommissioned Battery – The
battery is past its useful life and should be replaced. · Base cumulative
charge – Cumulative charge using Zebra charging equipment only. · Battery
usage number – The health of the battery as a result of charging and
discharging. A high number indicates low battery health.
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· Usage decommission threshold – When the Battery usage number is greater than
or equal to the Usage decommission threshold, the battery is past its useful
life and should be replaced.
· Battery error status – The error status of the battery. · App version – The
application version number.
Camera
This section provides information for taking photos and recording videos using
the integrated digital camera. NOTE: The Camera app is only available on
select configurations.
The device saves photos and videos on internal storage.
Taking Photos
1. Slide the APPS menu and touch Camera.
1
Settings
2
Camera mode
3
Gallery
4
Shutter button
2. If necessary, touch the Camera Mode icon and touch .
3. Frame the subject on the screen.
4. To zoom in or out, press two fingers on the display and pinch or expand
your fingers. The zoom controls appear on the screen.
5. Touch an area on the screen to focus. The focus circle appears. The two
bars turn green when in focus.
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6. Touch . The camera takes a photo and a shutter sound plays. The photo
momentarily displays as a thumbnail in the lower-right corner.
Taking a Panoramic Photo
Panorama mode creates a single wide image by panning slowly across a scene. 1.
Slide the APPS menu and touch Camera.
2. Touch the Camera Mode icon and touch . 3. Frame one side of the scene to
capture. 4. Touch and slowly pan across the area to capture. A small white
square appears inside the button
indicating the capture is in progress. If you are panning too quickly, the
message Too fast appears. 5. Touch to end the shot. The panorama appears
immediately and a progress indicator displays while it saves the image.
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Recording Videos
1. Slide the APPS menu and touch Camera.
1
Settings
2
Audio
3
Video mode
4
Gallery
5
Shutter button
2. Touch the camera mode menu and touch . 3. Point the camera and frame the
scene. 4. To zoom in or out, press two fingers on the display and pinch or
expand fingers. The zoom controls
appear on the screen. 5. Touch to start recording.
The video time remaining appears in the top right of the screen. 6. Touch to
end the recording. The video momentarily displays as a thumbnail in the lower
right corner.
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Camera Settings
In Photo mode, camera settings appear on the screen. Touch to display the
camera settings options.
· General – These settings apply to both the still camera and video camera.
· Flash – Select whether the camera relies on its light meter to decide
whether a flash is necessary, or to turn it on or off for all shots.
Icon Off – Disable flash.
Description
Auto – Adjust flash automatically depending upon light meter (default).
On – Enable flash upon taking a photo.
· White balance – Select how the camera adjusts colors in different kinds of
light, to achieve the most natural-looking colors:
· Incandescent – Adjust the white balance for incandescent lighting.
· Fluorescent – Adjust the white balance for fluorescent lighting.
· Auto – Adjust the white balance automatically (default).
· Daylight – Adjust the white balance for daylight.
· Cloudy – Adjust the white balance for a cloudy environment.
· Still Camera – These settings apply only to the still camera.
· Flash – Select whether the camera relies on its light meter to decide
whether a flash is necessary, or to turn it on or off for all shots.
Icon Off – Disable flash.
Description
Auto – Adjust flash automatically depending upon light meter (default).
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Icon
Description
On – Enable flash upon taking a photo.
· Picture size – The size (in pixels) of the photo to: 13M pixels (camera
default), 12M pixels, 8M pixels, Square (1:1), 5M pixels, 4M pixels (16:9), 4M
pixels (4:3), 3M pixels, HD1080, 2M pixels, 1.5M pixels, 1.3M pixels, WXGA,
HD720, 1M pixels, SVGA, WVGA, 720 x 480, VGA, CIF, QVGA.
· Picture quality – Set the picture quality setting to: Low, Standard, or High
(default).
· Countdown timer – Select Off (default), 2 seconds, 5 seconds or 10 seconds.
· Continuous Shot – Select to take a series of photos quickly while holding
the capture button. Off (default) or On.
· Face Detection – Select to turn face detection Off (default) or On.
· ISO – Set camera sensitivity to light to: Auto (default), ISO Auto (HJR),
ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800 or ISO1600.
· Exposure – Set the exposure settings to: +2, +1, 0(default), -1 or -2.
· White balance – Select how the camera adjusts colors in different kinds of
light, to achieve the most natural-looking colors.
Icon
Description
Incandescent – Adjust the white balance for incandescent lighting.
Fluorescent – Adjust the white balance for florescent lighting.
Auto – Adjust the white balance automatically (default).
Daylight – Adjust the white balance for daylight.
Cloudy – Adjust the white balance for a cloudy environment.
· Redeye reduction – Helps eliminate redeye effect. Options: Disabled
(default), or Enable.
· Shutter Sound – Select to play a shutter sound when taking a photo. Options:
Disable (default) or Enable.
· Video Camera – These settings apply only to the video camera.
· Video quality – Set video quality to: HD 1080p (default), HD 720p, SD 480p,
VGA, CIF, or QVGA.
· Video duration – Set to: 30 seconds (MMS), 10 minutes (default), 30 minutes,
or no limit.
· Image Stabilization – Set to reduce blurry videos due to device movement.
Options: On or Off (default).
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RxLogger
RxLogger is a comprehensive diagnostic tool that provides application and
system metrics, and diagnoses device and application issues. RxLogger logs the
following information: CPU load, memory load, memory snapshots, battery
consumption, power states, wireless logging, cellular logging, TCP dumps,
Bluetooth logging, GPS logging, logcat, FTP push/pull, ANR dumps, etc. All
generated logs and files are saved onto flash storage on the device (internal
or external). RxLogger logs the following information: CPU load, memory load,
memory snapshots, battery consumption, power states, wireless logging, TCP
dumps, Bluetooth logging, logcat, FTP push/pull, ANR dumps, etc. All generated
logs and files are saved onto flash storage on the device (internal or
external).
RxLogger Configuration
RxLogger is built with an extensible plug-in architecture and comes packaged
with a number of plug-ins already built-in. For information on configuring
RxLogger, refer to techdocs.zebra.com/rxlogger/. To open the configuration
screen, from the RxLogger home screen touch Settings.
Configuration File
All RxLogger settings are stored in a file on the device, permitting remote
configuration and mass deployment of setting files using an enterprise mobile
management (EMM) system. The config.json configuration file is located in the
RxLoggerconfig folder. Copy the file from the device to a host computer using
a USB connection. Edit the configuration file and then replace the JSON file
on the device. There is no need to stop and restart the RxLogger service
because the file change is automatically detected.
Enabling Logging
1. Swipe the screen up and select . 2. Touch Start.
Disabling Logging
1. Swipe the screen up and select . 2. Touch Stop.
Extracting Log Files
1. Connect the device to a host computer using a USB connection. 2. Using a
file explorer, navigate to the RxLogger folder. 3. Copy the file from the
device to the host computer. 4. Disconnect the device from the host computer.
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Backing Up Data
RxLogger Utility allows the user to make a zip file of the RxLogger folder in
the device, which by default contains all the RxLogger logs stored in the
device. · To save the backup data, touch > BackupNow.
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Data Capture
Data Capture
This section provides information for capturing barcode data using various
scanning options. The device supports data capture using: · Integrated
SE4770-Standard Range Imager · Integrated Camera · Hands-free and Bluetooth
ring scanners such as RS6000 and RS5100 · Bluetooth barcode scanners such as
DS3678 · RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) while using the WS50 RFID
Imaging
The device with an integrated 2D imager has the following features: ·
Omnidirectional reading of a variety of barcode symbologies, including the
most popular linear, postal,
PDF417, Digimarc, and 2D matrix code types. · The ability to capture and
download images to a host for a variety of imaging applications. · Advanced
intuitive laser aiming cross-hair and dot aiming for easy point-and-shoot
operation. The imager uses imaging technology to take a picture of a barcode,
stores the resulting image in memory, and executes state-of-the-art software
decoding algorithms to extract the barcode data from the image.
Operational Modes
The device with an integrated imager supports three modes of operation.
Activate each mode by pressing Scan. · Decode mode — The device attempts to
locate and decode enabled barcodes within its field of view.
The imager remains in this mode as long as you hold the scan button, or until
it decodes a barcode. · Picklist mode — Selectively decode a barcode when more
than one barcode is in the device’s field of
view by moving the aiming crosshair or dot over the required barcode. Use this
feature for pick lists containing multiple barcodes and manufacturing or
transport labels containing more than one barcode type (either 1D or 2D).
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Scanning Considerations
Typically, scanning is a simple matter of aim, scan, and decode, with a few
quick trial efforts to master it. However, consider the following to optimize
scanning performance: · Range — Scanners decode optimally over a particular
working range — minimum and maximum
distances from the barcode. This range varies according to barcode density and
scanning device optics. Scan within range for quick and constant decodes;
scanning too close or too far away prevents decodes. Move the scanner closer
and further away to find the right working range for the barcodes being
scanned. · Angle — Scanning angle is important for quick decodes. When the
illumination/flash reflects directly back into the imager, the specular
reflection can blind/saturate the imager. To avoid this, scan the barcode so
that the beam does not bounce directly back. Do not scan at too sharp an
angle; the scanner needs to collect scattered reflections from the scan to
make a successful decode. Practice quickly shows what tolerances to work
within. · Hold the device farther away for larger symbols. · Move the device
closer for symbols with bars that are close together. NOTE: Scanning
procedures depend on the app and device configuration. An app may use
different scanning procedures from the one listed above.
Digital Camera
The device with an integrated camera based barcode scanning solution has the
following features: · Omnidirectional reading of a variety of barcode
symbologies, including the most popular linear, postal,
QR, PDF417, and 2D matrix code types. · Cross-hair reticle for easy point-and-
shoot operation. · Picklist mode to decode a particular barcode from many in
the field of view.
Scanning with the Internal Imager
Use the internal imager to capture barcode data. NOTE: Imager decoding usually
occurs instantaneously. The device repeats the steps required to take a
digital picture (image) of a poor or difficult barcode as long as the scan
button remains pressed. To scan with the internal imager: 1. Ensure that an
application is open on the device and a text field is in focus (text cursor in
text field).
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2. Point the exit window of the device at a barcode. 3. Press and hold the
scan button.
The red laser aiming pattern turns on to assist in aiming.
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4. Ensure the barcode is within the area formed by aiming pattern. Figure 7
Aiming Pattern: Standard Range
The Scan/Custom LED light green and a beep sounds, by default, to indicate the
barcode was decoded successfully. 5. Release the scan button. The barcode
content data appears in the text field.
Scanning with Internal Camera
Use the internal camera to capture barcode data. NOTE: To read a barcode, a
scan-enabled app is required. The device contains the DataWedge app that
allows the user to enable the scanner to decode barcode data and display the
barcode content. To scan with the internal camera: 1. Launch a scanning
application.
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2. Point the camera window at a barcode. NOTE: When Picklist mode is enabled,
move the device until the barcode is centered under the red target on the
screen.
3. Press and hold the scan button. By default, a preview window appears on
the screen. 4. Move the device until the barcode is visible on the screen. 5.
The Scan/Custom LED lights green, a beep sounds and the device vibrates, by
default, to indicate the
barcode is decoded successfully. The captured data appears in the text field.
Scanning with the RS6000 Bluetooth Ring Scanner
Use the RS6000 Bluetooth Ring Scanner to capture barcode data. Figure 8 RS6000
Bluetooth Ring Scanner
Refer to the RS6000 Bluetooth Ring Scanner Product Reference Guide for more
information. NOTE: To read a barcode, a scan-enabled app is required. The
device contains the DataWedge app that allows the user to enable the scanner
to decode barcode data and display the barcode content. To scan with the
RS6000:
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1. Pair the RS6000 with the device. 2. Ensure that an app is open on the
device and a text field is in focus (text cursor in text field). 3. Point the
RS6000 at a barcode.
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4. Press and hold the trigger. The red laser aiming pattern turns on to
assist in aiming. Ensure the barcode is within the area formed by the cross-
hairs in the aiming pattern. The aiming dot increases visibility in bright
lighting conditions. Figure 9 RS6000 Aiming Pattern
When the RS6000 is in Pick List mode, the RS6000 does not decode the barcode
until the center of the crosshair touches the barcode. Figure 10 RS6000 Pick
List Mode with Multiple Barcodes in Aiming Pattern
The RS6000 LEDs light green and a beep sounds to indicate the barcode was
decoded successfully. The captured data appears in the text field.
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Scanning with the RS5100 Ring Scanner
Use the RS5100 Ring Scanner to capture barcode data. Figure 11 RS5100 Ring
Scanner
Refer to the RS5100 Ring Scanner Product Reference Guide for more information.
NOTE: To read a barcode, a scan-enabled app is required. The device contains
the DataWedge app that allows the user to enable the scanner to decode barcode
data and display the barcode content. To scan with the RS5100: 1. Pair the
RS5100 with the device. 2. Ensure that an app is open on the device and a text
field is in focus (text cursor in text field). 3. Point the RS5100 at a
barcode.
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4. Press and hold the trigger. The red laser aiming pattern turns on to
assist in aiming. Ensure the barcode is within the area formed by the cross-
hairs in the aiming pattern. The aiming dot increases visibility in bright
lighting conditions. Figure 12 RS5100 Aiming Pattern
When the RS5100 is in Pick List mode, the RS5100 does not decode the barcode
until the center of the crosshair touches the barcode. Figure 13 RS5100 Pick
List Mode with Multiple Barcodes in Aiming Pattern
The RS5100 LEDs light green and a beep sounds to indicate the barcode was
decoded successfully. The captured data appears in the text field.
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Scanning with the DS3678 Bluetooth Scanner
Use the DS3678 Bluetooth Scanner to capture barcode data. Figure 14 DS3678
Digital Scanner
Refer to the DS3678 Product Reference Guide for more information. NOTE: To
read a barcode, a scan-enabled app is required. The device contains the
DataWedge app that allows the user to enable the scanner to decode barcode
data and display the barcode content. To scan with the DS3678 scanner: 1. Pair
the scanner with the device. See Pairing Bluetooth Scanners for more
information. 2. Ensure that an app is open on the device and a text field is
in focus (text cursor in text field).
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3. Point the scanner at a barcode.
4. Press and hold the trigger. Ensure the barcode is within the area formed
by the aiming pattern. The aiming dot increases visibility in bright lighting
conditions.
The captured data appears in the text field.
Pairing the Bluetooth Ring Scanner
Before using a Bluetooth Ring Scanner with the device, connect the device to
the Ring Scanner. To connect the Ring Scanner to the device, use one of the
following methods: · Near Field Communication (NFC) (RS5100 and RS6000 only) ·
Simple Serial Interface (SSI)
Pairing in SSI Mode Using Near Field Communication
The device provides the ability to pair the RS5100/6100 or RS6000 Ring Scanner
in SSI Mode using NFC. 1. Ensure that NFC is enabled on the device.
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2. Align the NFC icon (2) on the Ring Scanner with the display (NFC antenna
(1) is under the display). 1
2
The Status LED blinks blue indicating that the Ring Scanner is attempting to
establish a connection with the device. When a connection is established, the
Status LED turns off and the Ring Scanner emits a single string of low/high
beeps. A notification appears on the device screen. The icon appears in the
Status bar.
Pairing a Bluetooth Scanner
Before using a Bluetooth scanner with the device, connect the device to the
Bluetooth scanner. Connect the scanner to the device using Simple Serial
Interface (SSI) mode.
Pairing Using Simple Serial Interface
Pair the Bluetooth scanner to the device using Simple Serial Interface (SSI).
- Ensure that the two devices are within 10 meters (32.8 feet) of one
another. 2. Install the battery into the scanner.
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3. Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen and touch .
4. Using the Bluetooth scanner, scan the barcode on the screen. The scanner
emits a string of high/low/high/low beeps. The Scan LED flashes green
indicating that the Ring Scanner is attempting to establish a connection with
the device. When a connection is established, the Scan LED turns off and the
Ring Scanner emits one string of low/high beeps. A notification appears on the
Notification panel and the icon appears in the Status bar.
DataWedge
DataWedge is a utility that adds advanced barcode scanning capability to any
application without writing code. It runs in the background and handles the
interface to built-in barcode scanners. The captured barcode data is converted
to keystrokes and sent to the target application as if it was typed on the
keypad. DataWedge allows any app on the device to get data from input sources
such as a barcode scanner, MSR, RFID, voice, or serial port and manipulate the
data based on options or rules. Configure DataWedge to: · Provide data capture
services from any app. · Use a particular scanner, reader, or other peripheral
devices. · Properly format and transmit data to a specific app To configure
DataWedge, refer to techdocs.zebra.com/datawedge/. NOTE: Do not enable Decode
Haptic Feedback because the life of the vibrator is significantly reduced in
frequent scanning use cases.
Enabling DataWedge
This procedure provides information on how to enable DataWedge on the device.
- Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen and touch . 2. Touch >
Settings.
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3. Touch the DataWedge enabled checkbox. A blue checkmark appears in the
checkbox indicating that DataWedge is enabled.
Disabling DataWedge
This procedure provides information on how to disable DataWedge on the device.
- Swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen and touch . 2. Touch . 3. Touch
Settings. 4. Touch DataWedge enabled.
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)
RFID technology uses radio waves to communicate wirelessly with an RFID tag attached to an object. The RFID reader emits a radio signal that the tag receives, causing it to transmit its stored data back to the reader. The reader decodes and processes the data, allowing for quick and efficient identification and tracking of items for various applications such as inventory management and access control.
RFID Utility
RFID Utility is a Zebra application designed to work with RFID technology. It provides functionalities to interact with RFID readers, tags, and data associated with them. The utilities can perform tasks such as reading RFID tag information, writing data to tags, managing tag inventory, configuring reader settings, and analyzing RFID data. For the latest information on RFID Utility, go to techdocs.zebra.com. StageNow may also be used to configure specific RFID settings such as: · Region Selection · Firmware Updates · Factory Reset · Set Default: Transmit Power Level; Query Select, Session, and Target For more information on StageNow, go to zebra.com/stagenow.
Connecting to the Reader
Use Reader Discovery to establish or sever the connection between the utility and the RFID reader. 1. Tap RFID Utility. 2. Tap Reader Discovery 3. Tap Connectto establish the connection. Tap Disconnect to sever the connection. Once RFID Utility and the reader are paired, you are ready to use Inventory to Start/Stop periodic inventory.
NOTE: · Connect Reader Discovery before using Inventory. If Inventory is selected first, the utility will
redirect you to Reader Discovery to Connect.
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· The utility can connect to the reader automatically.
Collecting Periodic Inventory Data
Periodic Inventory uses smart technologies and periodic stock counts to
maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory levels. Use Inventory to Start and
Stop inventory scans, and to view the log of assets reads. 1. Tap RFID
Utility. 2. Tap Inventory. 3. Choose from the following options:
a) Start – To perform inventory. b) Stop – To stop the inventory. c) Menu –
Displays asset tag data.
NOTE: The tags list appears only if tags have been read.
Application and RFID Power States
The RFID Power States correspond with the Application states.
App Display
App State Apps Menu > RFID Utility
The RFID Utility is not running in the background. The RFID Utility is running in the background.
Apps Menu > RFID Utility > Reader Discovery Reader Discovery is off.
RFID State RFID is off. RFID is off.
Apps Menu > RFID Utility > Reader Discovery > Disconnected
Reader Discovery is Disconnected.
RFID is off.
Apps Menu > RFID Utility > Reader Discovery > Connected
Reader Discovery is Connected.
RFID is in Sleep Mode.
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App State
RFID State
Apps Menu > RFID Utility > Inventory
Inventory screen is always on and does not suspend during inventory.
Apps Menu > RFID Utility > Inventory > Start Inventory Start screen is always on.
RFID is in Sleep Mode.
Apps Menu > RFID Utility > Inventory > Stop Inventory Stop screen is always on.
RFID is Active.
System States Affecting RFID Connection
The following system states can impact the RFID connection when connected to Reader Discovery.
System State Airplane Mode is On.
Battery is low.
Device is charging.
When Connecting
The device is on Airplane Mode and the connection is not allowed.
The battery is low and the connection is not allowed.
The device is charging and the connection is not allowed.
While Connected RFID will Disconnect.
RFID will Disconnect.
RFID will Disconnect.
RFID Utility Specifications
RFID Profile
Optimal Battery
Balance Performance
Inventory Setting
Smart Periodic inv [RF 40 / 300 ms] Smart Periodic inv [RF 50 / 300 ms]
Default Transmit
Power 20 dBm
22 dBm
Session S0 S0
Tag Population
Link Profile
1
0
1
0
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RFID Profile Fastest Read
Cycle Count
Read Configuration
Inventory Setting
Smart Periodic inv [RF 200 / 1000 ms] Smart Periodic inv [RF 20 / 1000 ms]
Smart Periodic inv [RF 100 / 500 ms]
Default Transmit
Power 24 dBm
24 dBm
Reader config (CSP support)
Session S0
S1
Reader config (CSP support)
Tag Population 10
50
Reader config (CSP support)
Link Profile 2
0
Reader config (CSP support)
Supported Devices
This sections provides the supported decoders for each data capture option.
SE4770 Internal Imager Supported Decoders
Lists the supported decoders for the SE4770 internal imager.
Table 8 SE4770 Internal Imager Supported Decoders
Decoder
Default State
Decoder
Default State
Australian
O
EAN8
X
Postal
Aztec
X
Grid Matrix
O
Canadian Postal
O
GS1 DataBar
X
Chinese 2 of 5
O
GS1 DataBar
X
Expanded
Codabar
X
GS1 DataBar
O
Limited
Code 11
O
GS1 Datamatrix
O
Code 128
X
GS1 QRCode
O
Code 39
X
HAN XIN
O
Code 93
O
Interleaved 2
O
of 5
Composite AB
O
Japanese
O
Postal
Composite C
O
Korean 3 of 5
O
Discrete 2 of 5
O
MAIL MARK
X
Datamatrix
X
Matrix 2 of 5
O
Dutch Postal
O
Maxicode
X
Decoder MSI
PDF417 QR Code
Decoder Signature TLC 39
Trioptic 39 UK Postal UPCA UPCE0
UPCE1
US4state US4state FICS US Planet US Postnet
Default State O
X X
O
O
O O X X
O
O O O O
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Table 8 SE4770 Internal Imager Supported Decoders (Continued)
Decoder
Default State
Decoder
Default State
DotCode
O
MicroPDF
O
EAN13
X
MicroQR
O
Key: X = Enabled, O = Disabled, – = Not Supported
RS6000 Supported Decoders
Lists the supported decoders for the RS6000 Ring Scanner.
Decoder
Default State
Table 9 RS6000 Supported Decoders
Decoder
Default State
Decoder
Australian Postal
O
EAN8
Aztec
X
Grid Matrix
Canadian Postal
O
GS1 DataBar
Chinese 2 of 5
O
GS1 DataBar
Expanded
Codabar
X
GS1 DataBar
Limited
Code 11
O
GS1 Datamatrix
Code 128
X
GS1 QRCode
Code 39
X
HAN XIN
Code 93
O
Interleaved 2
of 5
Composite AB
O
Japanese
Postal
Composite C
O
Korean 3 of 5
Discrete 2 of 5
O
MAIL MARK
Datamatrix
X
Matrix 2 of 5
Dutch Postal
O
Maxicode
DotCode
O
MicroPDF
EAN13
X
MicroQR
Default State X
O X
X
O
O O O O
O
O X O X O O
Decoder MSI
PDF417 QR Code
Decoder Signature TLC 39
Trioptic 39 UK Postal UPCA UPCE0
UPCE1
US4state US4state FICS US Planet US Postnet
Key: X = Enabled, O = Disabled, – = Not Supported
Default State O
X X
O
O
O O X X
O
O O O O
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RS5100 Supported Decoders
Lists the supported decoders for the RS5100 Ring Scanner.
Table 10 RS5100 Supported Decoders
Decoder
Default State
Decoder
Australian Postal
O
EAN8
Aztec
X
Grid Matrix
Canadian Postal
O
GS1 DataBar
Chinese 2 of 5
O
GS1 DataBar
Expanded
Codabar
X
GS1 DataBar
Limited
Code 11
O
GS1 Datamatrix
Code 128
X
GS1 QRCode
Code 39
X
HAN XIN
Code 93
O
Interleaved 2
of 5
Composite AB
O
Japanese
Postal
Composite C
O
Korean 3 of 5
Discrete 2 of 5
O
MAIL MARK
Datamatrix
X
Matrix 2 of 5
Dutch Postal
O
Maxicode
DotCode
O
MicroPDF
EAN13
X
MicroQR
Default State X
O X
X
O
O O O O
O
O X O X O O
Decoder MSI
PDF417 QR Code
Decoder Signature TLC 39
Trioptic 39 UK Postal UPCA UPCE0
UPCE1
US4state US4state FICS US Planet US Postnet
Key: X = Enabled, O = Disabled, – = Not Supported
DS3678 Supported Decoders
Lists the supported decoders for the DS3678 scanner.
Table 11 DS3678 Supported Decoders
Decoder
Default State
Decoder
Australian Postal
O
EAN8
Aztec
X
Grid Matrix
Canadian Postal
—
GS1 DataBar
Default State
Decoder
X
MSI
O
PDF417
X
QR Code
Default State O X X O O O O X X O O O O O
Default State O X X
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Table 11 DS3678 Supported Decoders (Continued)
Decoder
Default State
Decoder
Chinese 2 of 5
O
GS1 DataBar
Expanded
Codabar
X
GS1 DataBar
Limited
Code 11
O
GS1 Datamatrix
Code 128
X
GS1 QRCode
Code 39
X
HAN XIN
Code 93
O
Interleaved 2
of 5
Composite AB
O
Japanese
Postal
Composite C
O
Korean 3 of 5
Discrete 2 of 5
O
MAIL MARK
Datamatrix
X
Matrix 2 of 5
Dutch Postal
O
Maxicode
DotCode
O
MicroPDF
EAN13
X
MicroQR
Default State X
O
O O O O
O
O X O X O O
Decoder Decoder Signature TLC 39
Trioptic 39 UK Postal UPCA UPCE0
UPCE1
US4state US4state FICS US Planet US Postnet
Key: X = Enabled, O = Disabled, — = Not Supported
Default State —
O
O O X X
O
O O O O
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Wireless
This section provides information on the wireless features of the device. The
following wireless features are available on the device: · Wireless Local Area
Network (WLAN) · Bluetooth · Near Field Communications (NFC)
Wireless Local Area Networks
Wireless local area networks (WLANs) allow the device to communicate
wirelessly inside a building. Before using the device on a WLAN, the facility
must be set up with the required hardware to run the WLAN (sometimes known as
infrastructure). The infrastructure and the device must both be properly
configured to enable this communication. Refer to the documentation provided
with the infrastructure (access points (APs), access ports, switches, Radius
servers, etc.) for instructions on how to set up the infrastructure. Once the
infrastructure is set up to enforce the chosen WLAN security scheme, use the
Wireless & networks settings configure the device to match the security
scheme. The device supports the following WLAN security options: · None ·
Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) · Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)/WPA2 Personal
(PSK) · WPA3-Personal · WPA/WPA2 Enterprise
· Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol (PEAP) – with MSCHAPV2 and GTC
authentication. · Transport Layer Security (TLS) · Tunneled Transport Layer
Security (TTLS) – with Password Authentication Protocol (PAP), MSCHAP
and MSCHAPv2 authentication. · Password (PWD).
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
1. Go to Settings.
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2. Touch Network & internet.
3. Touch Wi-Fi to open the Wi-Fi screen. The device searches for WLANs in the
area and lists them.
4. Slide the switch to the ON position.
The device searches for WLANs in the area and displays the list.
5. Scroll through the list and select the desired WLAN network.
6. For open networks, touch profile once or press and hold and then select
Connect or for secure networks enter the required password or other
credentials then touch Connect. See the system administrator for more
information.
The device obtains a network address and other required information from the
network using the dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) protocol. To
configure the device with a fixed internet protocol (IP) address, see
Configuring the Device to Use a Static IP Address on page 82.
7. In the Wi-Fi setting field, Connected appears indicating that the device
is connected to the WLAN.
Wi-Fi Version
When the device is connected to a Wi-Fi network, the Wi-Fi icon on the Status
bar indicates the Wi-Fi network version.
Table 12 Wi-Fi Version Icons
Icon
Description
Connected to Wi-Fi 5, the 802.11ac standard.
Connected to Wi-Fi 4, the 802.11n standard.
Removing a Wi-Fi Network
Remove a remembered or connected Wi-Fi network. 1. Go to Settings. 2. Touch
Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. 3. Scroll down to the bottom of the list and touch
Saved networks. 4. Touch the name of the network. 5. Touch FORGET.
WLAN Configuration
This section provides information on configuring Wi-Fi settings.
Configuring a Secure Wi-Fi Network
1. Go to Settings. 2. Touch Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
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3. Slide the switch to the ON position. 4. The device searches for WLANs in
the area and lists them on the screen. 5. Scroll through the list and select
the desired WLAN network. 6. If network security is WPA/WPA2-Personal,
WPA3-Personal, or WEP, enter the required password and
then touch Connect. 7. If network security is WPA/WPA2 Enterprise:
a) Touch the EAP method drop-down list and select one of the following: · PEAP
· TLS · TTLS · PWD
b) Fill in the appropriate information. Options vary depending on the EAP
method chosen. · When selecting CA certificate, Certification Authority (CA)
certificates are installed using the Security settings. · When using the EAP
methods PEAP, TLS, or TTLS, specify a domain. · Touch Advanced options to
display additional network options.
NOTE: By default, the network Proxy is set to None and the IP settings is set
to DHCP. See Configuring for a Proxy Server on page 81 for setting the
connection to a proxy server and see Configuring the Device to Use a Static IP
Address on page 82 for setting the device to use a static IP address. 8. Touch
Connect.
Manually Adding a Wi-Fi Network
Manually add a Wi-Fi network if the network does not broadcast its name (SSID)
or to add a Wi-Fi network when out of range. 1. Go to Settings. 2. Touch
Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. 3. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position. 4.
Scroll to the bottom of the list and select Add network. 5. In the Network
name text box, enter the name of the Wi-Fi network. 6. In the Security drop-
down list, set the type of security to:
· None · WEP · WPA/WPA2-Personal · WPA3-Personal · WPA/WPA2-Enterprise 7. If
the network security is None, touch Save.
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8. If the network security is WEP, WPA3-Personal,or WPA/WPA2-Personal, enter
the required password and then touch Save.
9. If network security is WPA/WPA2 Enterprise: · EAP method: · PEAP · TLS ·
TTLS · PWD · You must specify a domain.
NOTE: By default, the network Proxy is set to None and the IP settings is set
to DHCP. See Configuring for a Proxy Server on page 81 for setting the
connection to a proxy server and see Configuring the Device to Use a Static IP
Address on page 82 for setting the device to use a static IP address. 10.
Touch Save. To connect to the saved network, touch and hold on the saved
network and select
Connect to network.
Configuring for a Proxy Server
A proxy server is a server that acts as an intermediary for requests from
clients seeking resources from other servers. A client connects to the proxy
server and requests some service, such as a file, connection, web page, or
other resource, available from a different server. The proxy server evaluates
the request according to its filtering rules. For example, it may filter
traffic by IP address or protocol. If the request is validated by the filter,
the proxy provides the resource by connecting to the relevant server and
requesting the service on behalf of the client. It is important for enterprise
customers to be able to set up secure computing environments within their
companies, making proxy configuration essential. Proxy configuration acts as a
security barrier ensuring that the proxy server monitors all traffic between
the Internet and the intranet. This is normally an integral part of security
enforcement in corporate firewalls within intranets. 1. Go to Settings. 2.
Touch Network & Internet > Wi-Fi . 3. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On
position. 4. In the network dialog box, select and touch a network. 5. If
configuring the connected network, touch to edit the network details. 6. Touch
Advanced options. 7. Touch Proxy and select Manual. 8. In the Proxy hostname
text box, enter the address of the proxy server. 9. In the Proxy port text
box, enter the port number for the proxy server. 10. In the Bypass proxy for
text box, enter addresses for web sites that are not required to go through
the
proxy server. Use a comma “,” between addresses. Do not use spaces or carriage
returns between addresses. 11. If configuring the connected network, touch
Save otherwise, touch Connect.
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Configuring the Device to Use a Static IP Address
By default, the device is configured to use Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP) to assign an Internet protocol (IP) address when connecting to
a wireless network. 1. Go to Settings. 2. Touch Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. 3.
Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position. 4. In the network dialog box,
select and touch a network. 5. If configuring the connected network, touch to
edit the network details. 6. Touch Advanced options. 7. Touch IP settings and
select Static. 8. In the IP address text box, enter an IP address for the
device. 9. If required, in the Gateway text box, enter a gateway address for
the device. 10. If required, in the Network prefix length text box, enter the
prefix length. 11. If required, in the DNS 1 text box, enter a Domain Name
System (DNS) address. 12. If required, in the DNS 2 text box, enter a DNS
address. 13. If configuring the connected network, touch Save otherwise, touch
Connect.
Wi-Fi Preferences
Use the Wi-Fi preferences to configure advanced Wi-Fi settings. From the Wi-Fi
screen, scroll down to the bottom of the screen and touch Wi-Fi preferences. ·
Turn on Wi-Fi automatically – When enabled, Wi-Fi automatically turns back on
when near high-quality
saved networks. · Notify for public networks – When enabled, notifies the user
when an open network is available. · Advanced – Touch to expand options.
· Install Certificates Touch to install certificates. · Network rating
provider – Disabled (AOSP devices). To help determine what constitutes a good
Wi-
Fi network, Android supports external Network rating providers that provide
information about the quality of open Wi-Fi networks. Select one of the
providers listed or None. If none are available or selected, the Connect to
open networks feature is disabled.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth devices can communicate without wires, using frequency-hopping
spread spectrum (FHSS) radio frequency (RF) to transmit and receive data in
the 2.4 GHz Industry Scientific and Medical (ISM) band (802.15.1). Bluetooth
wireless technology is specifically designed for short-range (10 m (32.8 ft))
communication and low power consumption. Devices with Bluetooth capabilities
can exchange information (for example, files, appointments, and tasks) with
other Bluetooth enabled devices such as printers, access points, and other
mobile devices.
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The device supports Bluetooth Low Energy. Bluetooth Low Energy is targeted at
applications in the healthcare, fitness, security, and home entertainment
industries. It provides reduced power consumption and cost while maintaining
standard Bluetooth range.
Adaptive Frequency Hopping
Adaptive Frequency Hopping (AFH) is a method of avoiding fixed frequency
interferers, and can be used with Bluetooth voice. All devices in the piconet
(Bluetooth network) must be AFH-capable in order for AFH to work. There is no
AFH when connecting and discovering devices. Avoid making Bluetooth
connections and discoveries during critical 802.11b communications.
AFH for Bluetooth consists of four main sections:
· Channel Classification – A method of detecting an interference on a channel-
by-channel basis, or predefined channel mask.
· Link Management – Coordinates and distributes the AFH information to the
rest of the Bluetooth network.
· Hop Sequence Modification – Avoids interference by selectively reducing the
number of hopping channels.
· Channel Maintenance – A method for periodically re-evaluating the channels.
When AFH is enabled, the Bluetooth radio “hops around” (instead of through)
the 802.11b high-rate channels. AFH coexistence allows enterprise devices to
operate in any infrastructure.
The Bluetooth radio in this device operates as a Class 1 device power class.
The maximum output power is 4.5 mW and the expected range is 20 m (65.5 ft). A
definition of ranges based on power class is difficult to obtain due to power
and device differences, and whether in open space or closed office space.
NOTE: It is not recommended to perform Bluetooth wireless technology inquiry
when high rate 802.11b operation is required.
Security
The current Bluetooth specification defines security at the link level.
Application-level security is not specified. This allows application
developers to define security mechanisms tailored to their specific need.
Link-level security occurs between devices, not users, while application-level
security can be implemented on a per-user basis. The Bluetooth specification
defines security algorithms and procedures required to authenticate devices,
and if needed, encrypt the data flowing on the link between the devices.
Device authentication is a mandatory feature of Bluetooth while link
encryption is optional.
Pairing of Bluetooth devices is accomplished by creating an initialization key
used to authenticate the devices and create a link key for them. Entering a
common personal identification number (PIN) in the devices being paired
generates the initialization key. The PIN is never sent over the air. By
default, the Bluetooth stack responds with no key when a key is requested (it
is up to user to respond to the key request event). Authentication of
Bluetooth devices is based-upon a challenge-response transaction. Bluetooth
allows for a PIN or passkey used to create other 128-bit keys used for
security and encryption. The encryption key is derived from the link key used
to authenticate the pairing devices. Also worthy of note is the limited range
and fast frequency hopping of the Bluetooth radios that makes long-distance
eavesdropping difficult.
Recommendations are:
· Perform pairing in a secure environment
· Keep PIN codes private and do not store the PIN codes in the device
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· Implement application-level security.
Bluetooth Profiles
The device supports the Bluetooth services listed.
Table 13 Bluetooth Profiles Profile
Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) Serial Port Profile (SPP)
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) Audio/Video Remote Control Profile
(AVRCP) Headset Profile (HSP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP) Out of Band (OOB)
Symbol Serial Interface (SSI) Generic Attribute Profile (GATT)
Generic Access Profile (GAP)
Description Handles the search for known and specific services as well as general services. Allows use of RFCOMM protocol to emulate serial cable connection between two Bluetooth peer devices. For example, connecting the device to a printer. Allows the device to stream stereo-quality audio to a wireless headset or wireless stereo speakers. Allows the device to control A/V equipment to which a user has access. It may be used in concert with A2DP. Allows a hands-free device, such as a Bluetooth headset, to place and receive calls on the device. Allows car hands-free kits to communicate with the device in the car. Allows exchange of information used in the pairing process. Pairing is completed using the Bluetooth radio, but requires information from the OOB mechanism. Using OOB with NFC enables pairing when devices simply get close, rather than requiring a lengthy discovery process. Allows for communication with Bluetooth Imager. Provides profile discovery and description services for Bluetooth Low Energy protocol. It defines how attributes are grouped together into sets to form services. Use for device discovery and authentication.
Bluetooth Power States
The Bluetooth radio is off by default.
· Suspend – When the device goes into Sleep mode, the Bluetooth radio stays
on.
· Airplane Mode –
· Android A10 OS version and previous versions – When the device is placed in
Airplane Mode, the Bluetooth radio turns off. When Airplane mode is disabled,
the Bluetooth radio returns to the prior state. When in Airplane Mode, the
Bluetooth radio can be turned back on if desired.
· Android A11 OS version and versions onward – When the device is placed in
Airplane Mode, the Bluetooth radio is not turned off when the device is
connected to a Bluetooth headset or hearing device.
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· Headset mode – When the device is connected to a hands-free device, such as
a Bluetooth headset, the Bluetooth radio stays on.
Bluetooth Radio Power
Turn off the Bluetooth radio to save power or if entering an area with radio
restrictions (for example, an airplane). When the radio is off, other
Bluetooth devices cannot see or connect to the device. Turn on the Bluetooth
radio to exchange information with other Bluetooth devices (within range).
Communicate only with Bluetooth radios in close proximity.
NOTE: To achieve optimal battery life, turn off radios when not in use.
Enabling Bluetooth
1. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Notification panel.
2. Touch
to turn Bluetooth on.
The tile turns blue when Bluetooth is on.
If
is not visible, swipe left on the Quick Access panel to locate it.
Disabling Bluetooth
1. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Notification panel.
2. Touch
to turn Bluetooth off.
The tile turns grey when Bluetooth is off.
If
is not visible, swipe left on the Quick Access panel to locate it.
Discovering Bluetooth Device(s)
The device can receive information from discovered devices without pairing.
However, once paired, the device and a paired device exchange information
automatically when the Bluetooth radio is on. 1. Ensure that Bluetooth is
enabled on both devices. 2. Ensure that the Bluetooth device to discover is in
discoverable mode. 3. Ensure that the two devices are within 10 meters (32.8
feet) of one another. 4. Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick
Access panel. 5. Touch and hold Bluetooth. 6. Touch Pair new device. The
device begins searching for discoverable Bluetooth devices in the area
and displays them under Available devices. 7. Scroll through the list and
select a device. The Bluetooth pairing request dialog box appears. 8. Touch
Pair on both devices.
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9. The Bluetooth device is added to the Paired devices list and a trusted
(“paired”) connection is established.
Changing the Bluetooth Name
By default, the device has a generic Bluetooth name that is visible to other
devices when connected. 1. Go to Settings. 2. Touch Connected devices >
Connection preferences > Bluetooth. 3. If Bluetooth is not on, move the switch
to turn Bluetooth on. 4. Touch Device name. 5. Enter a name and touch RENAME.
Connecting to a Bluetooth Device
Once paired, connect to a Bluetooth device. 1. Go to Settings. 2. Touch
Connected devices > Connection preferences > Bluetooth. 3. In the list, touch
the unconnected Bluetooth device.
When connected, Connected appears below the device name.
Selecting Profiles on the Bluetooth Device
Some Bluetooth devices have multiple profiles. 1. Go to Settings. 2. Touch
Connected devices > Connection preferences > Bluetooth . 3. In the Paired
Devices list, touch next to the device name. 4. Turn on or off a profile to
allow the device to use that profile.
Unpairing a Bluetooth Device
Unpairing a Bluetooth device erases all pairing information. 1. Go to
Settings. 2. Touch Connected devices > Connection preferences > Bluetooth. 3.
In the Paired Devices list, touch next to the device name. 4. Touch FORGET.
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Near Field Communications
NFC/HF RFID is a short-range wireless connectivity technology standard that
enables a secure transaction between a reader and a contactless smart card.
The device supports the following operating modes: · Reader mode · Card
Emulation mode. Using NFC, the device can: · Read contactless cards such as
contactless tickets, and ID cards. · Read and write information to contactless
cards, such as SmartPosters and tickets, as well as devices
with an NFC interface, such as vending machines. · Read information from
supported medical sensors. · Pair with supported Bluetooth devices. · Exchange
data with another NFC device. · Emulate contactless cards. Supported NFC
cards: · Mifare Standard / Classic · Mifare Ultralight · TI tag-it Plus 2K
(ISO 15693) · NFC Tag Type 1 (NDEF Topaz) · NFC Tag Type 2 (NDEF NTAG) · NFC
Tag Type 3 (NDEF FeliCa) · NFC Tag Type 5 (NDEF Vicinity tag) or NXP Icode
SLI-X · UPM Midas NTAG213 token 20 mm · NXP i-Code SLI token 16 mm · NFC
Barcode.
Reading NFC Cards
Read contactless cards using NFC. 1. Launch an NFC enabled application.
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2. Move the NFC card to the device until it detects the card. 3. Hold the
card steadily until the transaction is complete (usually indicated by the
application).
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Accessories
Accessories
This section provides information for using the accessories for the device.
Device Accessories
This table provides the accessories available for the device.
Accessory Charge-Only Cradles 2-Slot Charge Only Cradle for Converged Scanners
Part Number Part number: CRDWS5X-2SCV-01
2-Slot Charge Only
Part number: CRD-
Cradle for Wrist Mounts WS5X-2SWR-01
10-Slot Charge Only Cradle for Converged Scanners
Part number: CRDWS5X-10SCV-01
10-Slot Charge Only
Part number: CRD-
Cradle for Wrist Mounts WS5X-10SWR-01
5-Slot Ethernet Cradle with 5Slot Battery Charger for Converged Scanners
Part number: CRDWS5X-5SECV-01
5-Slot Ethernet Cradle with 5Slot Battery Charger for Wrist Mounts
Part number: CRDWS5X-5SEWR-01
Batteries and Chargers
Description
Charges up to two Converged Scanners. Requires power supply (PWR-
BGA12V50W0WW), DC line cord (CBL-DC-388A1-01), and country-specific AC line
cord. Charges up to two Wrist Mounts. Requires power supply (PWR-
BGA12V50W0WW), DC line cord (CBL-DC-388A1-01), and country-specific AC line
cord. Charges up to ten Converged Scanners. Requires power supply (PWR-
BGA12V108W0WW), DC line cord (CBL-DC-382A1-01), and country-specific AC line
cord Charges up to ten Converged Scanners. Requires power supply (PWR-
BGA12V108W0WW), DC line cord (CBL-DC-382A1-01), and country-specific AC line
cord. Charges up to five Converged Scanners and five 1300 mAh spare batteries.
Provides Ethernet communication for up to five devices. Requires power supply
(PWR-BGA12V108W0WW), DC line cord (CBL-DC-382A1-01), and country-specific AC
line cord. Charges up to five Wrist Mounts and five 800 mAh spare batteries.
Provides Ethernet communication for up to five devices. Requires power supply
(PWR-BGA12V108W0WW), DC line cord (CBL-DC-382A1-01), and country-specific AC
line cord.
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Accessory 800 mAh Standard Battery 1300 mAh High Capacity Battery 4-Slot Battery Charger for Converged Scanners
Part Number Part number: BTRYWS5X-8MA-01 Part number: BTRYWS5X-13MA-01 Part number: SACWS5X-4S13-01
4-Slot Battery Charger for Wrist Mounts
Part number: SACWS5X-4S8-01
20-Slot Battery Charger for Converged Scanners
Part number: SACWS5X-20S13-01
20-Slot Battery Charger for Wrist Mounts
Part number: SACWS5X-20S8-01
Charge and Communication Cables
USB Communication and Charge Cables
Part number: CBLWS5X-USB1-02
Part number: CBLWS5X-USBA-01
Shell
Converged Scanner Shell
Part number: SG-WS5XSHLCS-01
Wrist Mount Shell
Part number: SG-WS5XSHLWR-01
Triggers and Soft Goods
Screen Protector
Part number: SG-WS5XSCRNP1-01
Trigger Assembly
Part number: SG-WS5XTRGA-01
Finger Strap
Part number: SG-WS5XSTRP-10
Wrist Strap – Large
Part number: SG-WS5XWSTRP-01
Wrist Strap – Small
Part number: SG-WS5XWSTRS-01
Wrist Mount Holder (Without Strap)
Part number: SG-WS5XWSTMT-01
Back of Hand (BOH) Mount
Part number: SG-WS5XBHMT-01
Power Supply
Description Spare battery for the Wrist Mount Spare battery for the Converged
Scanner Charges up to four 1300 mAh spare batteries. Requires power supply
(PWRBGA12V50W0WW), DC line cord (CBLDC-388A1-01), and country-specific AC line
cord. Charges up to four 800 mAh spare batteries. Requires power supply
(PWRBGA12V50W0WW), DC line cord (CBLDC-388A1-01), and country-specific AC line
cord. Charges up to twenty 1300 mAh spare batteries. Requires power supply
(PWRBGA12V108W0WW), DC line cord (CBLDC-382A1-01), and country-specific AC
line cord. Charges up to twenty 800 mAh spare batteries. Requires power supply
(PWRBGA12V108W0WW), DC line cord (CBLDC-382A1-01), and country-specific AC
line cord.
Cables provide USB communication and power to the device.
Replacement of the shell for the Converged Scanner Replacement of the shell
for the Wrist Mount
Provides additional screen protection. Replacement trigger assembly for the
Converged Scanner configuration Replacement finger strap for the Converged
Scanner configuration (10-pack) Replacement large wrist strap for the Wrist
Mount configuration Replacement small wrist strap for the Wrist Mount
configuration Replacement wrist mount holder. Does not include a wrist strap.
Replacement BOH mount
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Accessory Power Supply Power Supply
Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply
Power Supply Power Supply DC Line Cord DC Line Cord
Part Number Part number: PWRBGA12V50W0WW Part number: PWRBGA12V108W0WW
Part number: PWRWUA5V12W0US Part number: PWRWUA5V12W0GB
Part number: PWRWUA5V12W0EU
Part number: PWRWUA5V12W0AU Part number: PWRWUA5V12W0CN Part number:
PWRWUA5V12W0BR Part number: PWRWUA5V12W0KR Part number: PWRWUA5V12W0IN Part
number: CBLDC-388A1-01
Part number: CBLDC-382A1-01
Description Provides power to the 2-Slot Charge Only Cradle and 4-Slot Battery Charger. Requires AC line cord. Provides power to the 10-Slot Charge Only Cradle, 5-Slot Ethernet Cradle with 5-Slot Battery Charger, and 20-Slot Battery Charger. Requires DC Line Cord, p/n CBL-DC-382A1-01, and countryspecific three-wire grounded AC line cord sold separately. Provides 12 VDC, 2.5 A power to the USB cable. Includes plug adapter for use in the United States. Provides 12 VDC, 2.5 A power to the USB cable. Includes plug adapter for use in the United Kingdom. Provides 12 VDC, 2.5 A power to the USB cable. Includes plug adapter for use in the European Union. Provides 12 VDC, 2.5 A power to the USB cable. Includes plug adapter for use in Australia. Provides 12 VDC, 2.5 A power to the USB cable. Includes plug adapter for use in China. Provides 12 VDC, 2.5 A power to the USB cable. Includes plug adapter for use in Brazil. Provides 12 VDC, 2.5 A power to the USB cable. Includes plug adapter for use in Korea. Provides 12 VDC, 2.5 A power to the USB cable. Includes plug adapter for use in India. Provides power from the power supply (PWRBGA12V50W0WW) to the 2-Slot Charge Only Cradle and 4-Slot Battery Charger. Provides power from the power supply (PWRBGA12V108W0WW) to the 10-Slot Charge Only Cradle, 5-Slot Ethernet Cradle with 5-Slot Battery Charger, and 20-Slot Battery Charger.
Battery Charging
Charge the device with a battery installed or charge the spare batteries.
Charging the Main Battery
References
- Android Mobile App Developer Tools – Android Developers
- Download Android Studio & App Tools - Android Developers
- NFC Forum
- DataWedge - Zebra Technologies TechDocs
- RxLogger - Zebra Technologies TechDocs
- WS50 Guide - TechDocs
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