ET6xW Enterprise Tablet

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Unboxing the Device

Follow these steps to unbox your device:

1. Carefully remove the device and all protective materials from the shipping box. Keep the shipping box for future storage and transport.
2. Verify you have received the following items:
   • Tablet device
   • Battery (pre-installed)
   • Stylus
   • "Getting Started Guide" (this document)
3. Inspect all items for damage. If any item is missing or damaged, contact Global Customer Support immediately.
4. Before first use, remove the protective films from the scanner window and the display screen. These films protect the device during shipping.

Device Features

This section lists the main components of the ET60W and ET65W tablets.

? Note: Some features may not be available on all configurations.

Front View

Figure 1: Front View

Description of Front View Components:

Right Side View

Figure 2: Right Side View

Description of Right Side View Components:

Left Side View

Figure 3: Left Side View

Description of Left Side View Components:

Rear View

Figure 4: Rear View

Description of Rear View Components:

Setting Up the Device

Installing a nano SIM Card (ET65W Only)

? Note: Cellular data connection requires a nano SIM card. This feature is available only on the ET65W model.

⚠️ Caution: Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions to avoid damaging the SIM card. Proper ESD precautions include operating on an anti-static mat and ensuring proper user grounding.

Steps to install SIM card:

1. Slide the battery release latch towards the side of the tablet. The battery will pop out slightly.
2. Remove the battery from the tablet.
3. Lift the SIM card tray cover.
4. Slide the SIM card tray cover to the "Unlock" position.
5. Open the SIM card tray.
6. Place the SIM card face down in the tray.
7. Close the SIM card tray cover.
8. Slide the SIM card tray cover to the "Lock" position.
9. Insert the battery into the battery compartment on the back of the device (bottom first).
10. Press the battery down into the compartment until the battery release latch clicks into place.

Replacing the Battery

This section describes how to re-install the battery into the tablet.

? Note: Modifying the device, especially by placing labels, asset tags, printouts, or stickers in the battery compartment, may affect the device's or accessory's expected performance. Sealing (IP rating), impact resistance (drop and tumble), functionality, and temperature tolerance may be affected. Do not place any labels, asset tags, printouts, or stickers in the battery compartment.

Steps to remove battery:

1. Slide the battery release latch towards the side of the tablet. The battery will pop out slightly.
2. Remove the battery from the tablet.

? Note: In hot-swap mode, the display dims when the user removes the battery. Replacing the battery within 60 seconds helps maintain memory persistence.

Steps to install battery:

1. Insert the replacement battery into the battery compartment on the back of the device (bottom first).
2. Press the battery down into the compartment until the battery release latch clicks into place.
3. Press the "Power" button.

Device Charging

Connect the tablet to an external power source before first use to charge the battery.

? Note: A tablet without a battery does not require charging.

Keep the tablet connected to the power source until it is fully charged. The charging LED indicator will turn green when the tablet is fully charged. You can use the tablet while it is charging.

To charge the main battery, connect a charging accessory to the appropriate power source. Connect the device to a dock or a USB charger. The device will start charging when powered on. During charging, the charging LED indicator will flash amber, and it will be solid green when fully charged.

A standard battery charges from 0% to 100% in approximately 2.5 hours. A high-capacity battery charges from 0% to 100% in approximately 5 hours. For optimal charging results, use only Zebra charging accessories and batteries. Charge the battery at room temperature with the device turned off.

Charging Accessories

Use one of the following accessories to charge the tablet and spare batteries.

Table 5: Charging Accessories

Charging Indicator Lights

Table 6: Charging Indicator Lights

Charging Temperature

Charge the battery within the following ambient temperature range:

Charge the battery within an ambient temperature range of 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F). The device charges the battery in a safe and intelligent manner. At higher temperatures (e.g., approximately +37°C (+98°F)), the device may alternately enable and disable battery charging for short periods to keep the battery within an acceptable temperature range. If charging is disabled due to abnormal temperatures, the device will indicate this via the LED indicator.

Spare Battery Charging

The spare battery charging LED indicator on the cradle indicates the status of the spare battery charging. A standard battery can charge from 4% to 80% in approximately 2.5 hours. A high-capacity battery can charge from 4% to 80% in approximately 5.5 hours.

For optimal fast charging results, use only Zebra charging accessories and batteries.

Table 7: Spare Battery LED Charging Indicator

USB-C to AC Adapter

Use the USB-C to AC adapter to charge the tablet.

⚠️ Caution: Ensure you follow the battery safety guidelines described in the ET6x Product Reference Guide.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the ET6x tablet connected via its USB-C port to a power adapter, which is plugged into a wall outlet.

2-Bay Battery Charger

Use the 2-bay battery charger to charge up to two standard or high-capacity batteries.

Figure 5: 2-Bay Battery Charger

Diagram Description: An illustration shows a 2-bay battery charger with two battery slots. It includes labels for Battery Charge LED, Battery Slot, Power LED, and a USB-C port.

For more information, refer to Spare Battery Charging on page 13.

Using the Camera

Take photos or record videos using the front or rear camera.

? Note: If using the front camera, move the front camera privacy switch to the open position.

1. Open the camera application.
2. Point the rear camera at the subject.
3. Tap the shutter button on the screen to take a photo or record a video.

Reading NFC Cards

The tablet supports reading NFC cards. The NFC antenna is located on the back of the tablet, below the NFC logo.

With an NFC-enabled application open, hold the NFC card towards the antenna. Depending on the application used, a sound or visual prompt will indicate successful card reading.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows a hand holding an NFC card near the back of the ET6x tablet, aligning it with the NFC logo area.

Scanning with the Internal Scanner

Use the internal imager to capture barcode data.

? Note: Use the Zebra 123Scan utility to configure the scanner. Refer to zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads/software/scanner-software/123scan-utility.html.

1. Ensure the application on the device is open and a text field is in focus (text cursor is in the text field).
2. Point the device's laser scan window at the barcode.
3. Press and hold the scan button.

Diagram Description: An illustration shows the ET6x tablet with dashed lines indicating the laser from the scanner window pointing towards a barcode. A lit aiming dot is shown on the barcode.

The aiming dot lights up to aid in aiming, especially in bright environments.

Aiming the Scanner

Figure 6: SE55 Aiming Box

Figure 7: SE55 Aiming for Multi-Barcode Read Mode

Diagram Description: Two diagrams illustrate aiming for barcode scanning. The first shows a green aiming box with a green dot in the center, indicating a successful scan. The second shows a red 'X' over a barcode, indicating an unsuccessful scan, and a green checkmark for a successful scan in multi-barcode mode.

? Note: When the device is in multi-barcode read mode, it will not decode barcodes unless the center of the crosshairs touches the barcode. By default, a beep indicates that the barcode has been successfully decoded.

1. Ensure the barcode is within the area formed by the aiming box. The aiming dot improves visibility in high-brightness environments.
2. Release the scan button.
3. The collected data will display in the text field.