ZEBRA ET6x Rugged Enterprise Tablet User Guide

User Guide for ZEBRA models including: ET6x Rugged Enterprise Tablet, ET6x, Rugged Enterprise Tablet, Enterprise Tablet, Tablet

ET6x Quick Start Guide

MN-004748-04EN Rev A

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ET6x Rugged Enterprise Tablet Quick Start Guide

ET6x Quick Start Guide

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ET6x
Rugged Enterprise Tablet
Quick Start Guide
MN-004748-04EN Rev A

Copyright
2024/04/09
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Terms of Use
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Features
This section lists the features of the ET6x tablet. NOTE: Tablets with Touch Screen Heater have a blue line around the display. Battery-free tablets have a blank battery pack installed for water and dust sealing. Figure 1 ET6x Front View

Table 1 Front View

Number

Item

Front microphone

Front camera

Light sensor

Access door

Touch screen

Dock alignment slot

Speakers

Dock USB connector

Charging indicator

Keyboard/Shoulder strap mount

slots

Description Use for voice communications or audio recordings. Use for video conferencing. Determines ambient light for controlling display backlight intensity. Secure door for accessing USB ports (two USB-A and one USB-C). Displays all information needed to operate the device. Assists in aligning the tablet with the dock. Provides audio output. Provides USB communication through the dock. Indicates power state and battery charging status while charging and application-generated notifications. Provides alignment and mounting of keyboard and shoulder strap clips.

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Table 1 Front View (Continued)

Number

Item

Power button

Volume up button

Volume down button

Keyboard interface connector

P3 button

Kensington security slot

P2 button

P1 button

Dock Power / Antenna connector

Description Turns the display on and off. Press and release to turn on the device. Press and hold to restart the device or power it off. Increases the audio volume. Decreases the audio volume. Provides power and communication with the keyboard. Programmable button (PTT - default). Provides mounting a security cable to prevent theft or unauthorized use of the tablet. Programmable button (Home - default). Programmable button (Back - default). Provides power and antenna connection through the dock.

Figure 2 USB Ports

Table 2 USB Ports

Number

USB-A port

Item

USB-C port

Description Provides communication with accessories such as scanners. Provides communication with a host computer and charging.

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Figure 3 ET6x Back View

Number 1 2 3
4 5
6
7 8 9
10 11
12 13 14 15

Item NFC antenna Stylus mount Accessory mount point locations
Scanner exit window Rear camera
Front camera privacy cover switch Rear camera LED flash Rear microphone Communication expansion port
Stylus mount Scan button
Dock alignment slot Dock locking mechanism Battery release latches

Description Use to read NFC cards. Provides mounting for a stylus tether. Indicates mounting location points on polymer film for accessory captive screws. CAUTION: Do not remove the polymer film. Provides data capture using the imager. Autofocus camera that takes photos, captures barcode data, and reads OCR data. Use to cover the front camera when not in use.
Provides illumination for the camera. Use for audio recordings. Provides USB communication and power to an accessory. Provides mounting for a stylus tether. Initiates barcode data capture when a scanenabled application is active. Assists in aligning the tablet with the dock. Secures the tablet in a dock. Releases the battery.

Battery Blank Battery Pack

Provides power to the tablet.

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Number

Item

Description
Provides water and dust sealing when used in fixed mount installation when a battery is not required.

Repair or Replacement
For purchasing a new battery for repair and replacement a battery, go to Request a Repair. Repair and replacement services of ET60/65 for 3 to 5 years from the date of sale can be purchased from One Care Support Services
Setting Up the Device
To start using the device for the first time:
NOTE: The ET6x with a battery ships in Ship Mode to prevent discharging during shipment and storage. To remove the tablet from Ship Mode, place the tablet in a powered Vehicle Dock, connect power with a USB cable, or press the power button. 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.

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1. Slide the battery release latches toward the sides of the tablet. The battery ejects slightly.
2. Lift the battery out of the tablet.
3. Remove the access door.
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4. Slide the SIM card holder to the unlock position. 5. Lift the SIM card holder door. 6. Place the nano SIM card into the card holder with contacts facing down. 7. Close the SIM card holder door. 8. Slide to SIM card holder door to the lock position. NOTE: To ensure proper device sealing, the access door must be replaced and securely seated.
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9. Replace the access door.
10. Insert the battery, bottom first, into the battery compartment at the back of the device.
11. Press the battery down into the compartment until the release latches snap into place.
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.
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1. Slide the battery release latches toward the sides of the tablet. The battery ejects slightly.
2. Lift the battery out of the tablet.
3. Remove the access door.
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4. Slide the microSD card holder to the unlock position. 5. Lift the microSD card holder. 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. 7. Close the microSD card holder and lock it into position.
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NOTE: To ensure proper device sealing, the access door must be replaced and securely seated. 8. Replace the access door.
9. Insert the battery, bottom first, into the battery compartment at the back of the device.
10. Press the battery down into the compartment until the release latches snap into place.
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.
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1. Insert the battery, bottom first, into the battery compartment at the back of the device.
2. Press the battery down into the compartment until the release latches snap into place.
Activating an eSIM
The ET65 can use a SIM card, an eSIM, or both. You can choose which SIM to use for which action, such as messaging or calling. Before using it, you must activate the eSIM. NOTE: Prior to adding an eSIM, contact your carrier to obtain the eSIM service and its activation code or QR code. To activate an eSIM: 1. On the device, establish an internet connection via Wi-Fi or cellular data with an installed SIM card. 2. Go to Settings. 3. Touch Network & internet > Mobile Networks. 4. Touch + next to SIMs if a SIM card is already installed or touch SIMs if there is no SIM card installed.
The Mobile network screen displays. 5. Select MANUAL CODE ENTRY to enter the activation code or touch SCAN to scan the QR code to
download the eSIM profile. The Confirmation!!! dialog box displays. 6. Touch OK. 7. Enter the activation code or scan the QR Code. 8. Touch NEXT. The Downloading a profile message displays followed by Use Network Name? message. 9. Touch ACTIVATE. 10. Touch Done. The eSIM is now active.
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Deactivating an eSIM
An eSIM on an ET65 can be turned off temporarily and re-activated later. To deactivate an eSIM: 1. On the device, establish an internet connection via Wi-Fi or cellular data with an installed SIM card. 2. Touch Network & internet > SIMs. 3. In the Download SIM section, touch the eSIM to deactivate. 4. Touch Use SIM switch to turn off the eSIM. 5. Touch Yes.
The eSIM is deactivated.
Erasing an eSIM Profile
Erasing an eSIM profile removes it completely from the ET65 device. NOTE: After erasing an eSIM from the device, you cannot use it again.
To erase an eSIM: 1. On the device, establish an internet connection via Wi-Fi or cellular data with an installed SIM card. 2. Touch Network & internet > SIMs. 3. In the Download SIM section, touch the eSim to erase. 4. Touch Erase.
The Erase this downloaded SIM? message displays. 5. Touch Erase.
The eSIM profile is erased from the device.
Class 1/Division 2 Compliant Tablet
ET6x devices that support Class 1/Division 2 requirements can be used in hazardous areas as long as the electronic parts are securely covered. A hazardous area is a location that has a higher risk of explosion and/or fire than a normal industrial area. This is due to the properties of the materials handled or stored there. CAUTION: The ET6x comes with screws to secure the battery access and USB ports. Ensure that you install the screws before entering a hazardous area. NOTE: Only the ET6x tablet or the ET6x tablet with the attached ET6x Keyboard can be used in hazardous locations.
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1. Align two M2x3 Philips head screws with the battery release latches. Figure 4 Secure battery latches
2. Using a Philips screwdriver, secure the screws to the latches. 3. Torque the screws to 2.5 kg-cm (2.2 lbf·in). 4. Align one M2x3 Philips head screw with the access door.
Figure 5 Secure access door
5. Using a Philips screwdriver, secure the screw to the access door. 6. Torque the screw to 2.5 kg-cm (2.2 lbf·in).
Device Charging
Before using the tablet for the first time, connect it to an external power source to charge the battery. NOTE: Battery-free tablets do not require charging.
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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 standard battery charges from 4% to 80% in approximately 2.5 hours. The extended battery charges from 4% to 80% in 5.5 hours. To achieve optimal 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 and spare batteries.

Table 3 Charging Accessories Accessory
USB-C to AC Adapter

Part Number PWR-BGA15V45W-UC2-WW

2-slot Battery Charger

SAC-ET6X-2SCHG-01

Description Provides tablet charging only. Requires country-specific AC line cord. Charges up to two standard or extended batteries. Requires power supply, DC line cord, and country-specific AC line cord.

Charging Indicators

Charge the battery before using the device.

Table 4 Charging Indicators LED
Off
Slow blinking orange (1 blink every 4 seconds) Slow blinking red (1 blink every 4 seconds) Fast blinking orange (2 blinks/second)

Indication Power is not supplied to the device. The device uses the no cell battery. The device is charging.
The device is charging, but the battery is at the end of its useful life.
Charging error. Possible charging errors include: · Temperature is too low or too high. · Charging has gone on too long without completion (typically
eight hours).

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Table 4 Charging Indicators (Continued)

LED

Indication

Fast blinking red (2 blinks/second)

Charging error and the battery is at the end of its useful life. Possible charging errors include:
· Temperature is too low or too high.

· Charging has gone on too long without completion (typically eight hours).

Solid Green Solid Red Blinking red (1 blink/second)

Charging complete. Charging is complete, but the battery is at the end of useful life. A Battery-free tablet is connected to external power.

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.
Spare Battery Charging
The Spare Battery Charging LED on the cup indicates the status of the spare battery charging. The standard battery charges from 4% to 80% in 2.5 hours. The extended battery charges from 4% to 80% in 5.5 hours.
To achieve optimal fast charging results, use only Zebra charging accessories and batteries.

Table 5 Spare Battery LED Charging Indicators

Indication

Description

Solid Amber

The spare battery is charging.

Solid Green

The spare battery charging is complete.

Solid Red

The spare battery is charging, and the battery is at the end of its useful life. Charging is complete, and the battery is at the end of its useful life.

Fast Blinking Red (2 blinks/second)

Error in charging; check the placement of the spare battery and battery at the end of its useful life.

Off

No spare battery in the slot. The spare battery is not placed in the slot

correctly. The charger is not powered.

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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.
2-Slot Battery Charger
Use the 2-slot Battery Charger to charge up to two standard or extended batteries. CAUTION: Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in the Product Reference Guide.
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Figure 6 2-Slot Battery Charger

Battery Charge LED

Battery slot

Power LED

USB-C port

The USB-C port is a service connector only for firmware upgrades and is not intended for power charging.

See Spare Battery Charging on page 17 for more information.

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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. 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.
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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 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.
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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. A beep sounds, by default, to indicate the barcode is decoded successfully. 6. The captured data appears in the text field.
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