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  • Page 1: Mobile Computer

    CT50 -Ex Mobile Computer powered by Android™ 6.0 Operating System User Guide...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer Honeywell International Inc. (“HII”) and ecom (ec) reserve the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice, and the reader should in all cases consult HII an ec to determine whether any such changes have been made.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ....... . 1 About the CT50 -Ex Mobile Computer ....... . 2 About the Battery .
  • Page 4 Contents Accessories for the Computer ......... 24 About the User Interface and Applications .
  • Page 5 Contents Check Your Voicemail ..........52 Set Your Voicemail Number .
  • Page 6 About Near Field Communication (NFC)....... . . 72 Manage and Maintain the CT50 -Ex .

  • Page 7: Customer Support

    When filling out one of the forms, provide as much detail as possible. You can even include attachments. For our latest contact information, please check our website, www.ecom-ex.com.
  • Page 8 Customer Support viii...

  • Page 9: About The Computer Features

    About the Computer Features This chapter introduces the CT50 -Ex Mobile Computer with the Android 6.0 operating system. Use this chapter to learn about the basic computer features, functions, and accessories.

  • Page 10: About The Ct50 -Ex Mobile Computer

    The CT50 -Ex offers key features such as a large display, long-lasting battery, bar code imager, and rugged durability. Throughout this manual, all versions of the mobile computer are referred to as the CT50 -Ex unless information is specific to a particular model. The CT50 -Ex features: Android 6.0 operating system...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features Front View of the CT50 -Ex...
  • Page 12 Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features Top View of the CT50 -Ex...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features Camera lens Camera button Battery door latch microSIM and microSD door Battery Back View of the CT50 -Ex...

  • Page 14: About The Battery

    100 °C (212 °F), or incinerate it. Dispose of used batteries promptly. Keep away from children. Caution: Only the ex-battery pack AM CT50 -Ex is allowed to be used. For more detailed information see the separate Safety Instructions.

  • Page 15: Charge Before Use

    Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features Charge Before Use Make sure you fully charge the battery before you use your computer. You can charge the battery before or after you install it in the computer. It takes about 6 hours for the battery to fully charge in any of the accessories Insert the battery into a Quad Battery Charger or the battery well of •...

  • Page 16: Change The Battery

    Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features Change the Battery If your battery power is low, you need to either charge the battery in the computer, or replace it with a charged battery. Only outside the ex-hazardous area. 1 Save your files and close any open applications. 2 Press and hold the Power button.
  • Page 17 Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features 4 Disconnect the handstrap from the bottom of the computer. 5 Press and slide the battery door toward the bottom of the computer to unlock the door.

  • Page 18: About The Battery Status Icon

    Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features 6 Lift up on the edge of the battery and remove it from the computer. 7 Insert the charged battery into the computer. 8 Press in on the battery door and slide it into the locked position. About the Battery Status Icon Use the battery icon in the Status bar to see the power status of your battery.
  • Page 19 Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features The Battery status LED in the upper right corner of the computer indicates the charging status of the battery. You can also use the Battery status LED as a notification LED. For more information on how to use the LED as a notification LED, see http://developer.android.com/guide/ topics/ui/notifiers/notifications.html.

  • Page 20: Change The Battery Status Led Behavior

    Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features Change the Battery Status LED Behavior You can change the behavior of the Battery status LED if the default behavior for a charging battery (blinking green) is not acceptable to your environment. In addition to the out-of-box Battery status LED behavior, you can choose: Default Battery LED •...

  • Page 21: Check The Battery Level

    Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features Check the Battery Level In addition to the Battery status icons and the Battery status LED, you can get the battery status from the Settings app. 1 TapAll Apps > Settings 2 Tap Battery. The current percentage of battery power remaining and the amount of usage time left on the battery appear on the screen.

  • Page 22: Battery Recommendations And Safety Precautions

    Use of this battery in other devices could result in damage to the device or battery. Avoid dropping the battery or computer. If you suspect that the • battery or computer is damaged, send it to ecom instruments GmbH for inspection. Replace this battery only with the approved ecom battery pack •...

  • Page 23: Power On The Computer

    Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features Power On the Computer The first time you power on the computer, a Welcome screen appears. Follow the prompts on the Welcome screen as the setup wizard has you: • set the default language. set up the Wi-Fi network connections.

  • Page 24: Set A Pin To Protect The Computer

    Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features Set a PIN to Protect the Computer After you start using the computer, you should set a PIN to secure apps and data on the computer. 1 Tap All Apps > Settings > Security. 2 Tap Screen lock.

  • Page 25: About The Good Read Led

    Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features About the Good Read LED The Good Read LED indicates the status of the scanner. For more information on how to scan bar codes, see “Scan a Bar Code” on page Good Read LED Descriptions LED Color Description Green...

  • Page 26: About The Audio Features

    Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features About the Audio Features The CT50 -Ex has a speaker, a microphone, and several software tools for configuring the volume of sounds. Adjust Ringtone and Notification Volume You can quickly adjust the volume of ringtone and notification sounds by using the side volume buttons.

  • Page 27: Enable Vibrate Mode

    Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features Enable Vibrate Mode You can switch to Vibrate mode and disable the speaker if necessary for your working environment. 3 Press and hold the Volume down button until the computer vibrates. The vibrate mode icon appears in the upper left corner.

  • Page 28: Audio Settings

    Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features Audio Settings This section describes the audio and sound settings you can configure in the Settings app. To change audio settings, start the Settings app and tap Sound & notification. Audio and Sound Settings Setting Description Sound...

  • Page 29: Insert A Microsd Card

    Insert a microSD Card You can use a microSD card to increase file storage capacity or to install software. ecom recommends the use of Single Level Cell (SLC) industrial grade microSD or microSDHC memory cards with the computer for maximum performance and durability.
  • Page 30 Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features 3 Press and slide the battery door toward the bottom of the computer to unlock the door. 4 Lift up on the edge of the battery and remove it from the computer. 5 Press down on the SD card door and slide it toward the top of the computer to open it.

  • Page 31: How To Transfer Files

    MTP, you may be able to transfer files using PTP instead. Note: The CT50 -Ex supports Hi-Speed USB communications (USB 2.0) with a maximum data transfer rate of 480 Mbps. 1 Connect the CT50 -Ex to your PC.

  • Page 32: How To Browse Files On The Computer

    Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features 2 On the CT50 -Ex, swipe down from the top of the screen to see the notifications. 3 Tap USB for charging. 4 Select either File transfers or Photo transfer (PTP). 5 Browse to the CT50 -Ex from your PC. You can now copy, delete, or move files between the CT50 -Ex and your PC.

  • Page 33: About The User Interface And Applications

    About the User Interface and Applications Use this chapter to learn about the Android user interface and how to interact with the screen. You can also use this chapter to learn about the applications on the computer.

  • Page 34: About The User Interface

    Chapter 2 — About the User Interface and Applications About the User Interface The Android 6.0 operating system provides a touch-friendly and easy- to-navigate user interface. About the Home Screen When you turn on the mobile computer, the Home screen is the first screen that appears after language provisioning is complete.

  • Page 35: Navigation And Function Buttons

    Chapter 2 — About the User Interface and Applications Navigation and Function Buttons There are navigation and function buttons below the Favorites tray on the front panel of the computer. Navigation and Function Buttons Button Description Function Back Takes you back to the previous screen.

  • Page 36: Remap A Button

    Chapter 2 — About the User Interface and Applications Status and Notification Icons (continued) Icon Description Icon Description Computer is connected Wi-Fi network connected to a PC with a USB cable with full signal strength Synchronizing data Wi-Fi network connected but no signal strength Error with sync or sign-in Phone connected with full...

  • Page 37: View Notifications

    Chapter 2 — About the User Interface and Applications View Notifications You can view the notifications shade to see a list of events on the computer. To open the shade, swipe down from the top of the screen. • To close the shade, swipe up from the bottom of the screen, or tap •...

  • Page 38: Customize The Home Screen

    Chapter 2 — About the User Interface and Applications Customize the Home Screen You can add application icons to any Home screen to access them more easily. 1 Tap All Apps . The All Apps screen appears. 2 To add an app icon to a Home screen, touch and hold the icon for the app, and then slide your finger to place the icon on one of the Home screens.

  • Page 39: About Screen Gestures

    Chapter 2 — About the User Interface and Applications About Screen Gestures Use your fingers or the stylus to manipulate icons, buttons, menus, the onscreen keyboard, and other items on the screen. To select or activate something, tap it. • To type something, such as a name or password, touch where you •...

  • Page 40: About Applications

    Chapter 2 — About the User Interface and Applications About Applications Applications help you troubleshoot and connect your computer to other devices and networks. Many of the applications in this table are located in the Power Tools folder. For more information on Power Tools, look for Dolphin Power Tools on www.honeywellaidc.com.
  • Page 41 Chapter 2 — About the User Interface and Applications Applications Available on the Computer Icon Application Description IPConfig Use IPConfig to view network adapter information. LogView Displays LogCat and Dmesg information in real time. Ping Use Ping to verify communication links or to make sure a specific IP address is working.

  • Page 42: Unlock Developer Options

    Chapter 2 — About the User Interface and Applications Unlock Developer Options If you are a developer working with the computer, you can easily unlock the Developer options. The Developer options allow you to easily test and debug applications under development for the computer. After you unlock the developer options, a link to Developer options appears in the System menu.

  • Page 43: About The Scanner

    About the Scanner Use this chapter to understand how to scan bar codes and how to configure the scanner.

  • Page 44: About The Scanner

    Chapter 3 — About the Scanner About the Scanner The internal scanner can read 1D and 2D bar code symbologies, composite symbologies, and postal codes. It also supports omni- directional scanning for greater flexibility in real-world settings. The image engine can also capture black and white images, such as signatures and pictures of damaged inventory.

  • Page 45: Scanners Default Settings

    Chapter 3 — About the Scanner 6 Tap in the upper right corner of any of the scan settings screens. 7 Tap Restore all defaults. Scanners Default Settings Use these tables to understand the Data Processing Settings, Symbology Settings, Imager Settings, Trigger Settings, and Notification Settings.
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 — About the Scanner Data Processing Settings (continued) Setting Description Default Prefix Defines the string added before the decoded bar code None data. Substitutions occur within the Prefix string values as follows: • \r is replaced by 13 •...

  • Page 47: Symbology Settings

    Chapter 3 — About the Scanner Data Processing Settings (continued) Setting Description Default Scan to Intent Enable or disable special handling of scan-to-intent bar Enabled codes. Applies to bar codes in one of the following formats: ‘//’ ACTION ‘//’ ACTION '$' extra-data Where: ACTION and extra-data are any string of characters.
  • Page 48 Chapter 3 — About the Scanner Symbology Settings (continued) Setting Default UPC-E Disabled EAN-8 Disabled EAN-13 Enabled Aztec Enabled China Post Disabled Codabar Enabled Codablock A Disabled Codablock F Disabled Code 11 Disabled Code 93 Disabled Composite Disabled GS1 Databar Disabled Han Xin Disabled...

  • Page 49: Decode Settings

    Chapter 3 — About the Scanner Decode Settings Use the Decode Settings to scan bar codes that are densely packed. When enabled, the scanner will only decode a bar code is part of it is at the center of the aimer. Although you can adjust the Window dimensions, we recommend leaving the settings at 50 to define the “center”...

  • Page 50: Scan A Bar Code

    Chapter 3 — About the Scanner Notification Settings Setting Description Default Good Read Notification Enables or disables a good read notification. Enabled The notification consists of a green blink of the Good Read LED, a short beep, and an optional short vibration.
  • Page 51 Chapter 3 — About the Scanner 3 Press one of the Scan buttons or press Scan on the touch screen. Make sure the entire bar code is inside of the illumination frame. When the scanner successfully reads a bar code, you hear a high beep and the Good Read LED turns on briefly.
  • Page 52 Chapter 3 — About the Scanner...

  • Page 53: Use The Phone

    Use the Phone You can use the phone feature to make and receive phone calls as well as transmit data through wireless wide-area networks (WWANs).

  • Page 54: About The Phone

    UMTS/HSPA +WAN radio. You use a SIM card to activate the UMTS phone on the CT50 -Ex. You can purchase the SIM card from your network provider. Do not open the device inside the ex-hazardous area.
  • Page 55 Chapter 4 — Use the Phone 5 Lift up on the SIM and MicroSD door. 6 Press down and slide the SIM door toward the top of the computer to open it.
  • Page 56 Chapter 4 — Use the Phone 7 Insert the SIM card in the door. 8 Close the SIM card door and slide it toward the bottom of the computer to secure it. 9 Replace the battery, reconnect the handstrap, and press the Power button to turn on the computer.

  • Page 57: Make A Phone Call

    Chapter 4 — Use the Phone Make a Phone Call Once the phone is activated, you can make a phone call. 1 On the Home or All Apps screen, tap If the Phone app opens to a list of numbers instead of the keypad, swipe left or touch to return to the keypad.

  • Page 58: Answer The Phone

    Chapter 4 — Use the Phone Answer the Phone When you receive a phone call, the Incoming Call screen opens, showing the caller ID. All incoming calls are recorded in the Call log. If you miss a call, you receive a notification. When a call arrives, touch the white phone icon and slide over one of the icons: To answer the call:...

  • Page 59: Set Your Voicemail Number

    Chapter 4 — Use the Phone Set Your Voicemail Number To access your voicemail, you must set your voicemail number in the Phone app. Note: This procedure does not apply if you are a Verizon customer. 1 Tap 2 Tap and then tap Settings.

  • Page 60: Switch Between Network Carriers

    Chapter 4 — Use the Phone Switch Between Network Carriers If you have a service plan (and a SIM card if required) for a carrier other than your current provider, you can easily switch between network carriers with the Carrier Selection app. 1 Tap All Apps >...

  • Page 61: Use The Camera

    Use the Camera Use this chapter to learn how to take pictures and record videos with the color camera.

  • Page 62: About The Color Camera

    Chapter 5 — Use the Camera About the Color Camera The CT50 -Ex contains an 8-megapixel color camera for taking pictures and videos. The camera and flash are located on the back of the computer. to view photos and videos stored on the CT50 -Ex.

  • Page 63: Take A Photo

    Chapter 5 — Use the Camera Take a Photo 1 Press the Camera button or tap All Apps and then tap Camera 2 Using the screen as a viewfinder, move the computer until you see the image you want to capture. 3 Tap the screen to set the focus.
  • Page 64 Chapter 5 — Use the Camera...

  • Page 65: Configure The Computer

    Configure the Computer Use this chapter to learn how to configure the computer. You will also find information on how to configure network communications and wireless security.

  • Page 66: How To Configure The Computer

    Chapter 6 — Configure the Computer How to Configure the Computer You can configure many parameters on the computer such as the code symbologies it decodes, or the network settings. The values you set for these parameters determine how the computer operates. You configure the computer using the Settings app.

  • Page 67: About The Structure Of The Settings App

    Chapter 6 — Configure the Computer About the Structure of the Settings App Use this section to learn about the structure of the Settings app so you can find parameters quickly. Wireless & Networks Setting Description Wi-Fi Turns the Wi-Fi radio on and off. When Wi-Fi is turned on, tap the bar to see a list of Wi-Fi networks.
  • Page 68 Turns location services (Google and GPS satellite data) on and off. Security Sets screen lock and administrator privileges. Adds a Corporate or Email account to the CT50 -Ex. Accounts Google Sets up your Google accounts and services. Language & input Selects the active language and default keyboard.
  • Page 69 Chapter 6 — Configure the Computer Honeywell Settings Setting Description Key remap Remaps the Left Scan, Right Scan, and Camera buttons. You can also remap the Back, Recent, Home, and Search function buttons. For help, see “Remap a Button” on page Smart sensors Configures the integrated motion detection sensors for advanced power management.

  • Page 70: About Network Communications

    Chapter 6 — Configure the Computer About Network Communications You can use the mobile computer in your wireless or wired data collection network. You can connect your computer using: • 802.11 radio communications. Ethernet communications. • Bluetooth communications. • USB and serial communications. •...

  • Page 71: Configure Proxy Settings For A Wi-Fi Network

    Chapter 6 — Configure the Computer 3 (Optional) To search for a network not in the list, tap , tap Add network, type the network name, and then tap SAVE. 4 Tap a network name in the list to view details: If the network is secured, a list of required information appears (such as a certificate name, a password, or other credentials).

  • Page 72: Disable Wi-Fi Notifications

    Chapter 6 — Configure the Computer Note: Proxy settings apply only to the Wi-Fi network you modify. You must change proxy settings for each network requiring a proxy server. 1 Tap All Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi. The list of available Wi-Fi networks appears.

  • Page 73: How To Connect To Virtual Private Networks

    Chapter 6 — Configure the Computer 5 (Optional) To assign a static IP address, tap the connection name (for example, eth0). The IP settings dialog box appears. a Tap DHCP and then select Static from the list. b Enter the required network information and then tap Apply. How to Connect to Virtual Private Networks The computer supports connecting to virtual private networks (VPNs).

  • Page 74: About Wireless Security

    Chapter 6 — Configure the Computer About Wireless Security The computer provides these security solutions for your wireless network: • Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2™) Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) • 802.1x • LEAP • • Honeywell recommends WPA2 security with PSK (Personal) or 802.1x (Enterprise) key management.

  • Page 75: Load A Certificate

    Chapter 6 — Configure the Computer Load a Certificate To use a certificate, you must install it in the trusted credential storage on the computer. Note: Apps such as Email and Browser that support certificates allow you to install certificates directly from within the app. For more information, see the Help that comes with the app.

  • Page 76: About Bluetooth Communications

    Chapter 6 — Configure the Computer About Bluetooth Communications The computer is Bluetooth-enabled, which lets you connect to other Bluetooth devices. You need to turn on the Bluetooth radio before you can discover and connect to Bluetooth devices. By default, the radio is turned off. The Bluetooth radio maintains its current state through a system reset.

  • Page 77: Configure Bluetooth Settings

    Chapter 6 — Configure the Computer 3 (Optional) If the device you want does not appear in the list, make sure the device is turned on and discoverable, and tap and then tap Refresh. 4 Tap a device in the list to select it. If a pairing request message appears, enter the device PIN and tap OK.

  • Page 78: Rename Or Disconnect A Paired Device

    About Near Field Communication (NFC) NFC technology provides the ability for short-range, wireless data transfer between the CT50 -Ex and NFC tags or other NFC enabled devices placed in close proximity to the back of the computer. NFC equipped CT50 -Ex models support the following modes of operation: NFC tag reader/writer mode: The computer reads and/or writes •...
  • Page 79 Chapter 6 — Configure the Computer • NFC card emulation mode: The computer emulates an NFC card (smart card) that an external card reader can access. You have the option to enable the embedded secure element (eSE) SmartMX™ or Host Emulation. Secure element implementation is commonly used for financial transactions or coupon and loyalty mobile marketing applications that require a secure memory and execution environment for the storage of personal information (such as account...
  • Page 80 Chapter 6 — Configure the Computer...

  • Page 81: Manage And Maintain The Ct50 -Ex

    Manage and Maintain the CT50 -Ex Use this chapter to understand how to upgrade software, reset the computer, and maintain the computer.

  • Page 82: How To Upgrade The System Software

    2 Tap All Apps > AutoInstall Settings. 3 Verify that Autoinstall is enabled. 4 Select Packages Update from the screen. The CT50 -Ex automatically initiates a reboot and installs the software upgrade. How to Restart the Computer If the computer or an application locks up, or if the computer does not respond when you press the Power button, you may need to restart the computer.

  • Page 83: Reset The Computer

    1 Save your files and close any open applications. 2 Press and hold the Power button. This screen appears: 3 Tap Reboot. 4 When prompted that the CT50 -Ex will reboot, tap OK. The computer reboots and restarts.

  • Page 84: Clean Boot The Computer

    Chapter 7 — Manage and Maintain the CT50 -Ex Clean Boot the Computer If the computer seems to be locked up, try cold booting it. If reset does not work, use a clean boot to get the computer up and running for further troubleshooting.

  • Page 85: Clean The Computer

    Chapter 7 — Manage and Maintain the CT50 -Ex Clean the Computer Please see section 10 in the separate Safety Instructions. Caution: There are no user-serviceable parts inside the computer. Opening the computer will void the warranty and may cause damage to the internal components.
  • Page 86 Chapter 7 — Manage and Maintain the CT50 -Ex.

  • Page 87: Specifications

    Specifications...

  • Page 88: Physical And Environmental Specifications

    Chapter A — Specifications Physical and Environmental Specifications This sections lists the physical and environmental specifications for the CT50 -Ex. Physical Dimensions Length: 160 mm Width: 82.5 mm Depth: 19 mm Weight (with battery): 342 g (including battery) umble and Drop Specifications...

  • Page 89: Bar Code Symbologies Supported

    Chapter A — Specifications Screen Specifications 4.66-inch TFT color LCD with backlight, 720-pixel HD, outdoor viewable touch screen. Language Support World-wide English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese. Bar Code Symbologies Supported The computer supports these bar code symbologies: 1D Symbologies •...
  • Page 90 Chapter A — Specifications • Industrial 2 of 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 • ISBN • ISBT 128 • Matrix 2 of 5 • • Telepen • Trioptic Code • UPC-A • • UPC-E 2D Symbologies Aztec Code • Codablock A •...
  • Page 91 Chapter A — Specifications • UsIntelligent...
  • Page 92 Chapter A — Specifications Imager Reading Distances The guaranteed depth of field measurements were taken using these parameters: • Distances are measured from the front of the engine. 23 °C (73 °F), 0 lux • Photographic quality codes • Note: Time to Read and Depth of Field are impacted if the bar code symbol is at the edge of the image.
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