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EC50/EC55 Enterprise Computer Quick Start Guide REVIEW ONLY 8/7/20 Unpacking To unpack the device: 1. Carefully remove all protective material from the device and save the shipping container for later storage and shipping. 2. Verify that the following items were received: • Touch computer • Regulatory Guide. 3. Inspect the equipment for damage. If any equipment is missing or damaged, contact Customer Support center immediately. See Service Information. 4.
EC50/EC55 Enterprise Computer Quick Start Guide REVIEW ONLY Item Name 8/7/20 Description 9 Charging/Notification LED Indicates battery charging status while charging and application generated notifications. 10 Scan Button Initiates data capture (programmable). 11 Volume Up/Down Button Increase and decrease audio volume (programmable). Figure 2 Rear View 12 13 14 16 15 17 21 20 19 18 Item Name Description 12 Camera Flash Provides illumination for the camera.
EC50/EC55Enterprise Computer Quick Start Guide REVIEW ONLY 8/7/20 Setting Up the Device To start using the device for the first time: 1. Install a micro secure digital (SD) card (optional). 2. Installing a nano SIM card (optional) 3. Charge the device. 4. Power on the device. Installing or Replacing a microSD Card The microSD card slot provides secondary non-volatile storage. For more information, refer to the documentation provided with the card and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for use.
EC50/EC55 Enterprise Computer Quick Start Guide REVIEW ONLY 8/7/20 3. Insert the microSD/SIM card access drawer into the device. Installing or Replacing the SIM Card NOTE: Only use a nano SIM card. Not applicable to EC50. CAUTION: For proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions to avoid damaging the SIM card. Proper ESD precautions include, but not limited to, working on an ESD mat and ensuring that the user is properly grounded. 1. Pull out the microSD/SIM card access drawer. 2.
EC50/EC55 Enterprise Computer Quick Start Guide REVIEW ONLY 8/7/20 3. Insert the microSD/SIM card access drawer into the device. Device Charging Before using the device for the first time, charge the device until the green Charging/Notification light emitting diode (LED) remains lit. To charge the device use a cable or a cradle with the appropriate power supply. The device’s Charging/Notification LED indicates the status of the device charging. See Table 1 on page 14 for device charging status.
EC50/EC55 Enterprise Computer Quick Start Guide REVIEW ONLY Table 1 8/7/20 Charging/Notification LED Charging Indicators (Continued) State Indication Solid Red Charging complete but the battery is at end of useful life. Fast Blinking Amber (2 blinks/second) Charging error, for example: Fast Blinking Red (2 blinks/second) • Temperature is too low or too high. • Charging has gone on too long without completion (typically 8 hours). Charging error but the battery is at end of useful life.
EC50/EC55 Enterprise Computer Quick Start Guide REVIEW ONLY 8/7/20 Accessories CAUTION: Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in the device Product Reference Guide. Use one of the following accessories to charge the device. Table 2 Accessories Accessory Part Number Description 1-Slot Charge Only Cradle Provides device charging only. Requires USB-C cable (CBL-TC5X-USBC2A-01) and power supply (PWR-WUA5V12W0xx).
EC50/EC55Enterprise Computer Quick Start Guide REVIEW ONLY 1-Slot Charge Only Cradle 1 2 Item Name Description 1 Charging Slot Holds the device during charging. 2 Power LED Indicates that power is applied to the cradle.
EC50/EC55 Enterprise Computer Quick Start Guide REVIEW ONLY 1-Slot USB/Ethernet Cradle 1 2 Item Name Description 1 Charging Slot Holds the device during charging. 2 Power LED Indicates that power is applied to the cradle.
EC50/EC55 Enterprise Computer Quick Start Guide REVIEW ONLY 4-Slot Charge Only Cradle 1 Item 1 Name Charging Slot Description Holds the device during charging.
EC50/EC55 Enterprise Computer Quick Start Guide REVIEW ONLY 8/7/20 4-Slot Charge Only Locking Cradle 1 2 Item Name Description 1 Indicator LED Insert Indicates the cradle slot locking status using RGB LEDs. 2 Power LED Indicates that power is applied to the cradle slot.
EC50/EC55 Enterprise Computer Quick Start Guide REVIEW ONLY 1-Slot Workstation Cradle 1 2 Item Name Description 1 Charging Slot Holds the device during charging. 2 Power LED Indicates that power is applied to the cradle.
EC50/EC55 Enterprise Computer Quick Start Guide REVIEW ONLY 8/7/20 USB-C Communication and Charge Cable Scanning with Internal Imager To read a barcode, a scan-enabled app is required. The device contains the DataWedge app that allows the user to enable the imager, decode the barcode data, and display the barcode content. To scan with the internal imager: 1. Ensure that an app is open on the device and a text field is in focus (text cursor in text field). 2.
EC50/EC55 Enterprise Computer Quick Start Guide REVIEW ONLY Figure 3 Aiming Pattern Figure 4 Pick List Mode with Multiple Barcodes 8/7/20 5. The Data Capture LED lights green and a beep sounds, by default, to indicate the barcode was decoded successfully. 6. Release the scan button. 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. 7.
EC50/EC55 Enterprise Computer Quick Start Guide REVIEW ONLY Ergonomic Considerations CAUTION: Avoid extreme wrist angles.
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