Zebra ET6x Rugged Enterprise Tablet

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Date: 2023/06/02

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Features

This section lists the features of the ET6x tablet.

Figure 1: ET6x Front View

The front view of the ET6x tablet shows various ports, buttons, and sensors.

Figure 2: USB Ports

The USB ports are located on the side of the tablet, accessible via an access door.

Figure 3: ET6x Back View

The back view of the ET6x tablet shows various ports, mounts, and the camera.

Setting Up the Device

To start using the device for the first time:

1. Install a nano SIM card (optional for ET65 only).
2. Install a microSD card (optional).
3. Install the battery.
4. Charge the device.

Installing the nano SIM Card

This section provides steps to install a nano SIM card.

? NOTE: Only use a nano SIM card.

⚠️ CAUTION: For proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions to avoid damaging the SIM card. Proper ESD precautions include but are not limited to, working on an ESD mat and ensuring that the user is properly grounded.

1. Slide the battery release latches toward the sides of the tablet. The battery ejects slightly. (The back of the tablet is shown, with arrows indicating the battery release latches being pushed outwards. The battery is shown partially ejected.)
2. Lift the battery out of the tablet. (A hand is shown lifting the battery out of the tablet's compartment.)
3. Remove the access door. (The access door, which covers the SIM/microSD slots, is shown being removed.)
4. Slide the SIM card holder to the unlock position. (The SIM card holder mechanism is shown, with an arrow indicating sliding it to the 'unlock' position.)
5. Lift the SIM card holder door. (The SIM card holder door is shown being lifted open.)
6. Place the nano SIM card into the card holder with contacts facing down. (A nano SIM card is shown being placed into the holder with the contacts oriented downwards.)
7. Close the SIM card holder door. (The SIM card holder door is shown being closed.)
8. Slide SIM card holder door to the lock position. (The SIM card holder mechanism is shown, with an arrow indicating sliding it to the 'lock' position.)
9. Replace the access door. (The access door is shown being reattached to the tablet.)

Installing the microSD Card

The microSD card slot provides secondary non-volatile storage. The slot is located under the battery. Refer to the documentation provided with the card for more information, and follow the manufacturer's recommendations for use.

⚠️ CAUTION: Follow proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions to avoid damaging the microSD card. Proper ESD precautions include but are not limited to, working on an ESD mat and ensuring that the operator is properly grounded.

1. Slide the battery release latches toward the sides of the tablet. The battery ejects slightly. (The back of the tablet is shown, with arrows indicating the battery release latches being pushed outwards. The battery is shown partially ejected.)
2. Lift the battery out of the tablet. (A hand is shown lifting the battery out of the tablet's compartment.)
3. Remove the access door. (The access door, which covers the SIM/microSD slots, is shown being removed.)
4. Slide the microSD card holder to the unlock position. (The microSD card holder mechanism is shown, with an arrow indicating sliding it to the 'unlock' position. The holder has 'OPEN' and 'LOCK' indicators.)
5. Lift the microSD card holder. (The microSD card holder is shown being lifted open.)
6. Insert the microSD card into the card holder door, ensuring that the card slides into the holding tabs on each side of the door. (A microSD card is shown being inserted into the holder, aligning with tabs.)
7. Close the microSD card holder and lock it into position. (The microSD card holder is shown being closed and locked.)

? NOTE: To ensure proper device sealing, the access door must be replaced and securely seated.

8. Replace the access door. (The access door is shown being reattached.)

Installing the Battery

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

? NOTE: User modification of the device, particularly in the battery well, such as labels, asset tags, engravings, stickers, etc., may compromise the intended performance of the device or accessories. Performance levels such as sealing (Ingress Protection (IP)), impact performance (drop and tumble), functionality, temperature resistance, etc. could be affected. DO NOT put any labels, asset tags, engravings, stickers, etc. in the battery well.

1. Insert the battery, bottom first, into the battery compartment at the back of the device. (The battery is shown being inserted into the compartment, with the bottom edge going in first.)
2. Press the battery down into the compartment until the release latches snap into place. (The battery is shown being pressed down, with arrows indicating the release latches snapping into place.)

Device Charging

Before using the tablet for the first time, connect it to an external power source.

Keep the tablet connected to the external power source until fully charged. The Charging Indicator LED turns green when the tablet is fully charged. You may use the tablet while it is charging.

To charge the main battery, connect the charging accessory to the appropriate power source.

Insert the device into the dock or attach the USB charger. The device turns on and begins charging. The Charging/Notification LED blinks amber while charging, then turns solid green when fully charged.

The battery charges from fully depleted to 90% in approximately 3.5 hours and from fully depleted to 100% in approximately 4.5 hours. In many cases, the 90% charge provides plenty of charge for daily use. A full 100% charge lasts for approximately 14 hours of use. To achieve the best charging results, use only Zebra charging accessories and batteries. Charge batteries at room temperature with the device in sleep mode.

Charging Accessories

Use one of the following accessories to charge the tablet.

Charging Indicators

Charge the tablet's battery before using the tablet.

Charging Temperature

Charge batteries in ambient temperatures.

Charge batteries in temperatures from 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F). The device always performs battery charging in a safe and intelligent manner. At higher temperatures (e.g. approximately +37°C (+98°F)), the device may, for small periods of time, alternately enable and disable battery charging to keep the battery at acceptable temperatures. The device indicates when charging is disabled due to abnormal temperatures via its LED.

USB-C to AC Adapter

The USB-C to AC Adapter provides power to the tablet.

? NOTE: Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in the ET6x Product Reference Guide.

Using the Camera

Use the front or rear camera to take a photo or record a video.

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

To take a photo or record a video:

1. Open the Camera application.
2. Point the rear camera at an object. (A hand holds the tablet. The screen shows a camera preview of a box. The rear camera is pointed at the box. Two boxes are shown as examples of photos that can be taken.)
3. Touch the on-screen shutter button 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 under the NFC logo.

With an NFC-enabled application open, bring the NFC card toward the antenna. Depending upon the application, an audio or visual indication indicates a successful reading of the card.

(The back of the tablet is shown. An NFC card is being brought close to the NFC logo area on the back of the tablet.)

Scanning with the Internal Scanner

Use the internal imager 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.

1. Ensure that an app is open on the device and a text field is in focus (text cursor in the text field).
2. Point the exit window of the device at a barcode.
3. Press and hold the scan button. (The side of the tablet is shown, with a finger pressing the scan button. Dashed lines indicate the aiming pattern projected from the scanner.) The aiming dot with illumination turns on to assist in aiming.
4. Ensure the barcode is within the area formed by the aiming pattern. The aiming dot is used for increased visibility in bright lighting conditions.

A beep sounds, by default, to indicate the barcode was decoded successfully.

5. The captured data appears in the text field.

Scanning with Camera

Use the 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.

1. Ensure that an app is open on the device, and a text field is in focus (text cursor in the text field).
2. Point the camera window at a barcode.
3. Press and hold the scan button. By default, a preview window appears on the screen. (The tablet screen shows a camera preview of a barcode. A separate barcode image is shown as an example.)
4. Move the device until the barcode is visible on the screen.

5. A beep sounds, by default, to indicate the barcode is decoded successfully.

6. The captured data appears in the text field.