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  • Page 1 TC70 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 3: Copyrights

    Please refer to your contact for further information. Trademarks ® Symbol is a registered trademark of Symbol Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks and service marks are proprietary to their respective owners. MN001120A01-A | October 2014...
  • Page 5: Revision History

    5 | Revision History Revision History Changes to the original guide are listed below: Change Date Description Rev. A 10/2014 Initial release. MN001120A01-A | October 2014...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Setting Screen Timeout Setting.......................28 Setting Font Size............................. 29 Setting Touch Key Light......................... 29 Touch Mode............................30 Setting Notification LED.........................31 General Sound Setting............................31 Chapter 2: Using the TC70..................33 Home Screen............................... 33 Status Bar..............................34 Status Icons..........................34 Notification Icons........................35 Managing Notifications...........................36 Quick Settings............................
  • Page 8 Deleting People............................54 Camera.................................55 Taking Photos............................55 Taking a Panoramic Photo........................57 TC70 Recording Videos..........................58 TC70 Photo Settings..........................60 TC70 Video Settings..........................62 Gallery................................. 63 Working with Albums..........................64 Share an Album........................... 65 Get Album Information....................... 65 Deleting an Album........................66 Working with Photos..........................66 Viewing and Browsing Photos....................
  • Page 9 Contents | 9 Creating a Group Call........................75 Disabling PTT Express Voice Client Communication................76 MLog Manager..............................76 RxLogger................................77 Elemez................................. 77 Disabling Elemez Data Collection......................78 Enabling Elemez Data Collection......................78 Chapter 4: Data Capture..................81 Imaging................................81 RS507 Hands-Free Imager..........................81 Scanning Considerations............................. 82 Imager Scanning..............................82 Bar Code Capture with RS507 Hands-Free Imager....................
  • Page 10 Charging the Spare Battery........................111 Battery Charging........................... 112 USB/Ethernet Communication......................113 Establishing Ethernet Connection......................114 5-Slot Charge Only Cradle..........................114 Charging the TC70..........................115 Battery Charging........................... 116 5-Slot Ethernet Cradle............................117 Charging the TC70..........................118 Battery Charging........................... 120 Establishing Ethernet Connection......................120 LED Indicators............................
  • Page 11: About This Guide

    Note: Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and can differ from actual screens. Documentation Set The documentation set for the TC70 provides information for specific user needs, and includes: • TC70 Quick Start Guide - describes how to get the TC70 up and running.
  • Page 12: Notational Conventions

    12 | About This Guide • Applications on page 53 provides information on using applications installed on the TC70. • Data Capture on page 81 provides information for capturing bar code data using the imager. • Wireless on page 87 provides information on the various wireless options.
  • Page 13: Service Information

    About This Guide | 13 Service Information If you have a problem with the equipment, contact Global Customer Support in the region. Contact information is available at: Support Central. When contacting support, please have the following information available: • Serial number of the unit (found on manufacturing label) •...
  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    3 Inspect the equipment for damage. If any equipment is missing or damaged, contact the Global Customer Support center immediately. 4 Prior to using the TC70 for the first time, remove the protective shipping film that covers the scan window, display and camera window.
  • Page 16: Features

    Figure 2: TC70 Front View Table 1: Front View Features Number Item Function Touch Screen Displays all information needed to operate the TC70. PTT Button Initiates push-to-talk communications (programmable). Scan Button Initiates data capture (programmable). Back Button Displays the previous screen.
  • Page 17 Indicates battery charging status while charging and application generated tion LED notifications.. Data Capture LED Indicates data capture status. Front Facing Cam- Use to take photos and videos. Figure 3: TC70 Rear View Table 2: Back View Features Number Item Function Interface Connec- Provides USB host and client communications, audio and device charging via cables and accessories.
  • Page 18: Setup

    Camera Flash Provides illumination for the camera. Setup When and where to use: Perform this procedure to start using the TC70 for the first time. Procedure: 1 Install a micro secure digital (SD) card (optional). 2 Install hand strap (optional).
  • Page 19: Installing The Hand Strap And Battery

    Figure 6: Remove Filler 2 Insert the hand strap plate into the hand strap slot. Figure 7: Insert Hand Strap 3 Insert the battery, bottom first, into the battery compartment in the back of the TC70. MN001120A01-A | October 2014...
  • Page 20: Installing The Battery

    6 Place hand strap clip into hand strap mounting slot and pull down until it snaps into place. Figure 10: Secure Hand Strap Clip Installing the Battery Procedure: 1 Insert the battery, bottom first, into the battery compartment in the back of the TC70. October 2014 | MN001120A01-A...
  • Page 21: Charging The Battery

    The 4,620 mAh battery fully charges in approximately six hours at room temperature. Charge batteries in temperatures from 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F). The TC70 or accessory always performs battery charging in a safe and intelligent manner. At higher temperatures (e.g. approximately +37 °C (+98 °F)) the...
  • Page 22: Charging Indicators

    1 To charge the main battery, connect the charging accessory to the appropriate power source. 2 Insert the TC70 into a cradle or attach to a cable. The TC70 turns on and begins charging. The Charging/ Notification LED blinks amber while charging, then turns solid green when fully charged.
  • Page 23 Getting Started | 23 Figure 14: Remove Hand Strap Clip 4 Press the two battery latches in. Figure 15: Press Battery Latches 5 Lift the battery from the TC70. MN001120A01-A | October 2014...
  • Page 24: Replacing The Microsd Card

    1 Press and hold the Power button until the menu appears. 2 Touch Power off. 3 If hand strap is attached, slide the hand strap clip up toward the top of the TC70 and then lift. Figure 17: Remove Hand Strap Clip 4 Press the two battery latches in.
  • Page 25: Battery Management

    13 Press and hold the Power button to turn on the TC70. Battery Management Note: Prior to checking the battery charge level, remove the TC70 from any AC power source (cradle or cable). To check the charge status of the main battery, on the Home screen touch >...
  • Page 26: Low Battery Notification

    Some applications include buttons that open screens with settings to adjust power use. Low Battery Notification When the battery charge level drops below 18%, the TC70 displays a notice to connect the TC70 to power. The user should charge the battery using one of the charging accessories.
  • Page 27: Battery Optimization

    Setting the Date and Time The date and time is automatically synchronized using a NITZ server when the TC70 is connected to a cellular network. The user is only required to set the time zone or set the date and time when not connected to a cellular network.
  • Page 28: Display Setting

    Figure 22: Brightness Dialog Box 5 In the Brightness dialog box, touch Auto to set the TC70 to automatically adjust the brightness using the built-in light sensor. Deselect Auto to set the brightness manually. Use the slider to set a brightness level.
  • Page 29: Setting Font Size

    Getting Started | 29 • 15 seconds • 30 seconds • 1 minute (default) • 2 minutes • 5 minutes • 10 minutes • 30 minutes 6 Touch Setting Font Size To set the size of the font is system applications: Procedure: 1 Touch Touch...
  • Page 30: Touch Mode

    Figure 23: Touch Key Light Dialog Box 6 Touch Touch Mode The TC70 display is able to detect touches using a finger, a conductive-tip stylus or gloved finger. Note: A glove can be made of medical latex, leather, cotton or wool.
  • Page 31: Setting Notification Led

    The Charging/Notification LED lights blue when an application, such as email and VoIP, geneates a programmable notification or to indicate when the TC70 is connected to a Bluetooth device. By default, LED notifications are enabled. To change the notification setting:...
  • Page 32 32 | Getting Started Figure 26: Volumes Dialog Box • Audio profile – Touch to set audio profile. On the Audio profile screen, touch Audio profile. Figure 27: Audio Profile Dialog Box General – Standard audio settings (default). increased clarity – Increased volume on higher frequencies. •...
  • Page 33: Chapter 2: Using The Tc70

    Chapter Using the TC70 Introduction This chapter explains the buttons, status icons, and controls on the TC70, and provides basic instructions for using the TC70, including resetting the TC70 and entering data. Home Screen The Home screen displays when the TC70 turns on. Depending upon the configuration, the Home screen might appear different.
  • Page 34: Status Bar

    2 — Browser Icons Opens Browser application. 3 — All Apps Icon Opens the APPS window. 4 — Shortcut Icons Opens applications installed on the TC70. See Application Shortcuts and Widgets on page 38 for more information. 5 — Widgets Launches stand-alone applications that run on the Home screen.
  • Page 35: Notification Icons

    Indicates that a problem with sign-in or sync has occurred. Indicates that the TC70 is uploading data. Indicates that the TC70 is downloading data when animated and download is complete when stat- Indicates that the TC70 is connected via USB cable.
  • Page 36: Managing Notifications

    Icon Description Preparing SD card. Indicates that USB debugging is enabled on the TC70. Indicates that the MultiUser feature is enabled. Appears only when MultiUser Administrator ap- plication is installed. Indicates that a new user is logging in. Appears only when MultiUser Administrator application is installed.
  • Page 37: Quick Settings

    Using the TC70 | 37 To clear all notifications, open the Notifications Panel and then touch . All event-based notifications are removed. Ongoing notifications remain in the list. Touch to open the Quick Settings screen. To close the Notification Panel, drag the bottom of the Notifications Panel to the top of the screen or touch Quick Settings The Quick Settings panel provides easy access to some frequently used settings.
  • Page 38: Application Shortcuts And Widgets

    38 | Using the TC70 Application Shortcuts and Widgets Application shortcuts placed on the Home screen allow quick and easy access to applications. Widgets are self- contained applications placed on the Home screen to access frequently used features. Adding an Application or Widget to the Home Screen Procedure: 1 Go to the desired Home screen.
  • Page 39: Removing A Folder

    Using the TC70 | 39 Figure 32: Open Folder 2 Touch the title area and enter a folder name using the keyboard. 3 Touch Done. 4 Touch anywhere on the Home screen to close the folder. The folder name appears under the folder.
  • Page 40: Using The On-Screen Keyboard

    Touch the key on the numbers and symbols keyboard to view additional symbols. To enter special characters, touch and hold a number or symbol key to open a menu of additional symbols. • A larger version of the key displays briefly over the keyboard.
  • Page 41: Applications

    Using the TC70 | 41 Applications The APPS screen displays icons for all installed applications. The table below lists the applications installed on the TC70. Refer to the TC70 Integrator Guide for information on installing and uninstalling application. Table 8: Applications Icon...
  • Page 42 Movie Studio - Use to create movie videos. MSP Agent - Enables management of the TC70 from an MSP server. Requires the purchase of an appropriate MSP client license per device to suit the level of management functionality required.
  • Page 43: Accessing Applications

    Settings - Use to configure the TC70. Sound Recorder - Use to record audio. TechDocs - Opens the on-device User Guide for the TC70. AppLock Administrator - Use to configure the Application Lock feature. This icon appears after the optional application is installed.
  • Page 44: Switching Between Recent Applications

    44 | Using the TC70 Figure 34: APPS Window 2 Slide the APPS window left or right to view more application icons. Touch an icon to open the application. Note: See Application Shortcuts and Widgets on page 38 for information on creating a shortcut on the Home screen.
  • Page 45: Un-Locking The Screen

    Un-Locking the Screen Use the Lock screen to protect access to data on the TC70. Some email account require locking the screen. Refer to the TC70 Integrator Guide for information on setting up the locking feature. The Locking feature functions differently in Single User mode or Multiple User mode.
  • Page 46 46 | Using the TC70 Figure 36: Lock Screen Figure 37: PIN Screen October 2014 | MN001120A01-A...
  • Page 47 Using the TC70 | 47 Figure 38: Pattern Screen MN001120A01-A | October 2014...
  • Page 48: Multiuser Mode

    48 | Using the TC70 Figure 39: Password Screen MultiUser Mode With MultiUser login, multiple users can log on to the device with each user having access to various applications and features. When enabled, the Login screen appears after powering on, resetting or after the device wakes from suspend mode.
  • Page 49: Multiuser Logout

    1 Press and hold the Power button until the menu appears. 2 Touch Reset. 3 The device reboots. Performing a Hard Reset Caution: Performing a hard reset with a SD card installed in the TC70 may cause damage or data corruption to the SD card. MN001120A01-A | October 2014...
  • Page 50: Suspend Mode

    3 The TC70 reboots. Suspend Mode The TC70 goes into suspend mode when the user presses the Power button or after a period of inactivity (set in the Display settings window). To wake the TC70 from Suspend mode, press the Power button.
  • Page 51 Using the TC70 | 51 Figure 42: Lock Screen MN001120A01-A | October 2014...
  • Page 53: Chapter 3: Applications

    53 | Applications Chapter Applications This section describes the applications installed on the device. File Browser Use the File Browser application to view and mange files on the device. To open File Browser, touch > Figure 43: File Browser Screen The address bar (1) indicates the current folder path.
  • Page 54: People

    54 | Applications Touch and hold an item to perform an operation on that item. Select one of the options from the File Operations menu: • Information - View detailed information about the file or folder. • Move - Move the file or folder to a new location. •...
  • Page 55: Camera

    This section provides information for taking photos and recording videos using the integrated digital cameras. Note: If a microSD card is installed, The TC70 saves photos and videos on the microSD card. If a microSD card is not installed, the TC70 saved photos and videos on the internal storage.
  • Page 56 56 | Applications Touch Figure 45: Camera Mode If necessary, touch the camera options icon and touch To switch between the rear camera and front camera, touch and then 5 Frame the subject on the screen. 6 To zoom in or out, press two fingers on the display and pinch or expand fingers. The zoom controls appear on the screen.
  • Page 57: Taking A Panoramic Photo

    Applications | 57 Figure 46: Camera Zoom 7 Touch an area on the screen to focus. The focus circle appears on the screen. The two horizontal bars turn green when in focus. 8 Touch The camera takes a photo and a shutter sound plays. Alternately, touch and hold to focus first, before taking a photo;...
  • Page 58: Tc70 Recording Videos

    If panning too quickly, the message Too fast appears. 6 Touch to end the shot. The panorama appears immediately and a progress indicator displays while it saves the image. TC70 Recording Videos To record a video: Procedure: 1 Touch Touch...
  • Page 59 Applications | 59 Figure 48: Video Mode 3 Touch the options bar and touch To switch between the rear camera and front camera, touch and then 5 Point the camera and frame the scene. 6 To zoom in or out, press two fingers on the display and pinch or expand fingers. The zoom controls appear on the screen.
  • Page 60: Tc70 Photo Settings

    The device starts recording the video. The video time remaining appears in the top left of the screen. 8 Touch to end recording. The video momentarily displays as a thumbnail in the upper right corner. TC70 Photo Settings When in Photo mode, photo settings are displayed on screen. Touch to display the photo settings options. Rear Camera Touch to display the photo setting options.
  • Page 61 Applications | 61 Scene mode - Touch to select a preset combination of camera settings designed for specific scenes. Options: Auto (default), Night, Portrait, Landscape, Steady Photo or Sports. Picture size - Touch to set the size (in pixels) of the photo. Options: 8M pixels (default), 5M pixels, 3M pixels, HD 1080p, 2M pixels, HD 720p, 1M pixels, WVGA, VGA or QVGA.
  • Page 62: Tc70 Video Settings

    Face detection - Select to enable face detection (default – enabled). • – Touch to switch to the rear camera. TC70 Video Settings When in Video mode, video settings are displayed on screen. Touch to display the video settings options.
  • Page 63: Gallery

    Applications | 63 Fluorescent - Adjust the white balance for florescent lighting. Auto - Adjust the white balance automatically (default). Daylight - Adjust the white balance for daylight. Cloudy - Adjust the white balance for a cloudy environment. Video High FrameRate - Options: Off (default), 60 or 90. Flash mode - Select to turn on flash (default –...
  • Page 64: Working With Albums

    64 | Applications Figure 54: Gallery — Albums • Touch an album to open it and view its contents. The photos and videos in the album are displayed in chronological order. • Touch a photo or video in an album to view it. •...
  • Page 65: Share An Album

    Applications | 65 Figure 55: Photos Inside an Album Swipe left or right to scroll images across the screen. Share an Album Procedure: 1 Touch Touch 3 Touch and hold an album until it highlights. 4 Touch other albums as required. Touch .
  • Page 66: Deleting An Album

    66 | Applications 5 Touch Details. Deleting an Album To delete an album and its contents from the microSD card: Procedure: 1 Touch Touch 3 Touch and hold an album until it highlights. 4 Check other albums to delete. Ensure that other albums are selected. Touch 6 In the Delete selected item? menu, touch OK to delete the album.
  • Page 67: Cropping A Photo

    Applications | 67 Figure 56: Photo Example 5 Swipe left or right to view the next or previous photo in the album. 6 Turn the device to view the photo in upright (portrait) or sideways (landscape) orientation. The photo is displayed (but not saved) in the new orientation.
  • Page 68: Setting A Photo As A Contact Icon

    68 | Applications Figure 57: Cropping Tool 5 Touch Save to save a copy of the cropped photo. The original version is retained. Setting a Photo as a Contact Icon Procedure: 1 Touch Touch 3 Touch an album to open it. 4 Touch the photo to open it.
  • Page 69: Deleting A Photo

    Applications | 69 4 Touch a photo to open it. Touch 6 Touch the application to use to share the selected photo. The application selected opens with the photo attached to a new message. Deleting a Photo Procedure: 1 Touch Touch 3 Touch an album to open it.
  • Page 70: Sharing A Video

    70 | Applications Figure 58: Video Example Touch . The video begins to play. 6 Touch the screen to view the playback controls. Sharing a Video Procedure: 1 Touch Touch 3 Touch an album to open it. 4 Touch a video to open it. Touch .
  • Page 71: Datawedge Demonstration

    Applications | 71 4 Touch a video to open it. Touch 6 Touch Delete. 7 Touch OK. DataWedge Demonstration Use DataWedge Demonstration to demonstrate data capture functionality. Figure 59: DataWedge Demonstration Window Table 9: DataWedge Demonstration Icons Icon Description Not applicable. Indicates that the data capture function is through the imager.
  • Page 72: Sound Recorder

    72 | Applications Note: See the TC70 Integrator Guide for information on DataWedge configuration. Either press the programmable button or touch the yellow scan button to enable data capture. The captured data appears in the text field below the yellow button.
  • Page 73: Ptt Audible Indicators

    Applications | 73 PTT Audible Indicators The following tones provide helpful cues when using the voice client. • Talk Tone: Double chirp. Plays when the Talk button is depressed. This is a prompt for the user to start talking. • Access Tone: Single beep.
  • Page 74: Enabling Ptt Communication

    74 | Applications Item Description Enable/Disable Turns the PTT service on and off. Switch Notification Icons Indicates the current state of the PTT Express Voice client. Table 11: PTT Express Default User Interface Descriptions Status Icon Description Indicates that PTT Express Voice client is disabled. Indicates that PTT Express Voice client is enabled but not connected to a WLAN.
  • Page 75: Creating A Group Call

    Applications | 75 Figure 62: PTT Buttons PTT Button Figure 63: Wired Headset Talk Button Creating a Group Call Procedure: 1 Press and hold the PTT button (or the Talk button on the headset) and listen for the talk tone to play. If a busy tone is heard, release the button and wait a moment before making another attempt.
  • Page 76: Disabling Ptt Express Voice Client Communication

    3 Slide the Enable/Diable Switch to the OFF position. The button changes to OFF. 4 Touch MLog Manager Use MLog Manager to capture log files for diagnostics. See the TC70 Integrator Guide for detailed information on configuring the application. Figure 64: MLog Manager...
  • Page 77: Rxlogger

    TCP dumps, Bluetooth logging, GPS logging, logcat, FTP push/pull, ANR dumps, etc. All logs and files generated are saved onto flash storage on the device (internal or external). See TC70 Integrator Guide for more information.
  • Page 78: Disabling Elemez Data Collection

    78 | Applications Figure 66: Elemez Application Disabling Elemez Data Collection The user can disable the Elemez application from collection specific data in the background and sending it to us. Procedure: 1 From the Home screen, touch 2 Touch Manage Apps. 3 Swipe left or right until the ALL tab displays.
  • Page 79 Applications | 79 Touch 9 Touch Enable Elemez. MN001120A01-A | October 2014...
  • Page 81: Chapter 4: Data Capture

    Pick List Mode: This mode allows the user to selectively decode a bar code when more than one bar code is in the TC70 ’s field of view. To accomplish this, move the aiming crosshair or dot over the required bar code to decode only this bar code.
  • Page 82: Scanning Considerations

    Procedure: 1 Ensure that an application is open on the TC70 and a text field is in focus (text cursor in text field). 2 Point the exit window on the top of the TC70 at a bar code.
  • Page 83 3 Press and hold the scan button. The red laser aiming pattern turns on to assist in aiming. Note: When the TC70 is in Picklist mode, the imager does not decode the bar code until the crosshair or aiming dot touches the bar code.
  • Page 84: Bar Code Capture With Rs507 Hands-Free Imager

    84 | Data Capture Note: Imager decoding usually occurs instantaneously. The TC70 repeats the steps required to take a digital picture (image) of a poor or difficult bar code as long as the scan button remains pressed. 7 The bar code content data displays in the text field.
  • Page 85: Pairing The Rs507 Hands-Free Imager Bluetooth Hid

    Scan the bar code below to place the RS507 in HID mode. Figure 74: RS507 Bluetooth HID Bar Code 5 Remove the battery from the RS507. 6 Re-install the battery into the RS507. 7 On the TC70, touch Touch 9 Touch Bluetooth.
  • Page 86: Enabling Datawedge

    86 | Data Capture To configure DataWedge refer to the TC70 Integrator Guide. Enabling DataWedge Procedure: 1 Touch Touch 3 Touch 4 Touch Settings. 5 Touch the DataWedge enabled checkbox. A blue checkmark appears in the checkbox indicating that DataWedge is enabled.
  • Page 87: Chapter 5: Wireless

    Wireless local area networks (WLANs) allow the TC70 to communicate wirelessly inside a building. Before using the TC70 on a WLAN, the facility must be set up with the required hardware to run the WLAN (sometimes known as infrastructure). The infrastructure and the TC70 must both be properly configured to enable this communication.
  • Page 88 88 | Wireless Figure 75: Settings Screen 3 Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the ON position. 4 Touch Wi-Fi. The TC70 searches for WLANs in the area and lists them. October 2014 | MN001120A01-A...
  • Page 89: Configuring A Wi-Fi Network

    Connect. See the system administrator for more information. The TC70 obtains a network address and other required information from the network using the dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) protocol. To configure the TC70 with a fixed internet protocol (IP) address, See Configuring the Device to Use a Static IP Address on page 7 In the Wi-Fi setting field, Connected appears indicating that the TC70 is connected to the WLAN.
  • Page 90 90 | Wireless Figure 77: WLAN Network Security Dialog Box 8 If the network security is WEP or WPA/WPS2 PSK, enter the required password and then touch Connect. 9 If the network security is 802.1x EAP: • Touch the EAP method drop-down list and select PEAP, TLS, TTLS, PWD, LEAP or FAST. •...
  • Page 91: Manually Adding A Wi-Fi Network

    Wireless | 91 Manually Adding a Wi-Fi Network Manually add a Wi-Fi network if the network does not broadcast its name (SSID) or to add a Wi-Fi network when out of range. Procedure: Touch 2 Touch Wi-Fi. 3 Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position. 4 Touch + at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 92: Configuring The Device To Use A Static Ip Address

    92 | Wireless 3 Touch Proxy settings and select Manual. Figure 78: Proxy Settings 4 In the Proxy hostname text box, enter the address of the proxy server. 5 In the Proxy port text box, enter the port number for the proxy server. Note: When entering proxy addresses the Bypass proxy for field, do not use spaces or carriage returns between addresses.
  • Page 93: Advanced Wi-Fi Settings

    Wireless | 93 4 In the IP address text box, enter an IP address for the device. 5 If required, in the Gateway text box, enter a gateway address for the device. 6 If required, in the Network prefix length text box, enter a the prefix length. 7 If required, in the DNS 1 text box, enter a Domain Name System (DNS) address.
  • Page 94: Remove A Wi-Fi Network

    94 | Wireless Figure 80: Fusion Logger Screen + Fusion Status - Touch to display live status of WLAN state. Also provides information of device and connected profile. Figure 81: Fusion Status Screen • About Version - Displays the current Fusion information. Remove a Wi-Fi Network To remove a remembered or connected network: Procedure:...
  • Page 95: Bluetooth

    Wireless | 95 6 Touch Bluetooth Bluetooth-equipped devices can communicate without wires, using frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) radio frequency (RF) to transmit and receive data in the 2.4 GHz Industry Scientific and Medical (ISM) band (802.15.1). Bluetooth wireless technology is specifically designed for short-range (10 meters (32.8 feet) ) communication and low power consumption.
  • Page 96: Bluetooth Profiles

    Suspend - When the TC70 goes into suspend mode, the Bluetooth radio stays on. • Airplane Mode - When the TC70 is placed in Airplane Mode, the Bluetooth radio turns off. When Airplane mode is disabled, the Bluetooth radio returns to the prior state. When in Airplane Mode, the Bluetooth radio can be turned back on if desired.
  • Page 97: Discovering Bluetooth Device(S)

    4 Touch Discovering Bluetooth Device(s) The TC70 can receive information from discovered devices without pairing. However, once paired, the TC70 and a paired device exchange information automatically when the Bluetooth radio is on. To find Bluetooth devices in the area: Procedure: 1 Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on both devices.
  • Page 98: Changing The Bluetooth Name

    98 | Wireless Changing the Bluetooth Name By default, the TC70 has a generic Bluetooth name that is visible to other devices when connected. Procedure: 1 Touch Touch 3 Touch Bluetooth. 4 If Bluetooth is not on, slide the switch to the ON position.
  • Page 99: Near Field Communications

    Exchange data with another NFC device. • Emulate contactless card such as payment, ticket or SmartPoster. The TC70 NFC antenna is uniquely positioned to read NFC cards from the top of the device while being held in the user's hand. Reading NFC Cards Procedure: 1 Launch an NFC enabled application.
  • Page 100: Sharing Information Using Nfc

    100 | Wireless Figure 84: Reading Cards 3 Move TC70 close to the NFC card until data transfer is complete (usually indicated by the application). Sharing Information Using NFC You can beam a web page, a photo, or other content from your screen to another device by bringing the devices together back to back.
  • Page 101: Enterprise Nfc Settings

    Wireless | 101 Enterprise NFC Settings The Enterprise NFC Settings provides advanced configuration of the NFC radio. To configure the NFC settings, touch Settings > More ... > Enterprise NFC Settings. Figure 86: Wireless & Networks Screen MN001120A01-A | October 2014...
  • Page 102 102 | Wireless Figure 87: Enterprise NFC Settings Screen • Reader Mode – Touch to open the Reader Mode setting screen. • Enable P2P mode – Enable or disable peer to peer mode. Default: Enabled. • Card Emulation Mode – Enable or disable card emulation mode. Default: Disabled. •...
  • Page 103: Data Usage

    Wireless | 103 Figure 88: Reader Mode Settings • Supported Cards – Touch to select the type of NFC cards to support. Options: All Cards (default), Type A, Type B, Type F or Type V. • NDEF Support Skip NDEF – Enables or disables the use of NFC Forum tag types 1 through 4. Default: Disabled. •...
  • Page 104 104 | Wireless Figure 89: Data Usage Screen Touch the data usage cycle to choose a different cycle. This date range is the period of time for which the graph displays data usage. The vertical white lines on the graph show a period of time within the data usage cycle. This range determines the usage amount displayed just below the graph.
  • Page 105: Chapter 6: Accessories

    105 | Accessories Chapter Accessories This chapter provides information for using the accessories for the device. Accessories This table lists the accessories available for the TC70. Table 12: TC70 Accessories Accessory Part Number Description Cradles 2-Slot Charge Only Cra- CRD-TC7X-SEC2U1–01 Provides device and spare battery charging.
  • Page 106: 2-Slot Charge Only Cradle

    106 | Accessories Accessory Part Number Description Charging Cable Cup CHG-TC7X-CBL1-01 Provide power to the device. Use with power supply, p/n PWRS-14000-249R. DC Line Cord 50-16002-029R Provides power from the power supply to the 5-Slot Charge Only Cradle and 5-Slot Ethernet Cradle. Miscellaneous 4,620 mAh battery BTRY-TC7X-46MA2-01...
  • Page 107: Charging The Device

    Accessories | 107 Figure 90: 2–Slot Charge Only Cradle Power LED – Lights green indicating that the cradle is receiving power. Spare battery Charging LED Charging the Device Procedure: 1 Insert the device into the slot to begin charging. MN001120A01-A | October 2014...
  • Page 108: Charging The Spare Battery

    108 | Accessories Figure 91: Battery Charging 2 Ensure the device is seated properly. Charging the Spare Battery Procedure: 1 Insert the battery into the right slot to begin charging. Figure 92: Spare Battery Charging 2 Ensure the battery is seated properly. October 2014 | MN001120A01-A...
  • Page 109: Battery Charging

    Accessories | 109 Battery Charging Main Battery Charging The device’s Charging/Notification LED indicates the status of the battery charging in the device. The 4,620 mAh battery fully charges in less than six hours at room temperature. Spare Battery Charging The Spare battery Charging LED on the cup indicates the status of the spare battery charging. The 4,620 mAh battery fully charges in less than six hours at room temperature.
  • Page 110: Charging The Device

    110 | Accessories Figure 93: 2-Slot USB/Ethernet Cradle Power LED – Lights green indicating that the cradle is receiving power. Spare Battery Charging LED Charging the Device Procedure: 1 Place the bottom of the device into the base. October 2014 | MN001120A01-A...
  • Page 111: Charging The Spare Battery

    Accessories | 111 Figure 94: Battery Charging 2 Rotate the top of the device until the connector on the back of the device mates with the connector on the cradle. 3 Ensure the device is connected properly. The charging Charging/Notification LED on the device begins blinking amber indicating that the device is charging.
  • Page 112: Battery Charging

    112 | Accessories Figure 95: Spare Battery Charging 2 Ensure the battery is seated properly. Battery Charging Main Battery Charging The device’s Charging/Notification LED indicates the status of the battery charging in the device. The 4,620 mAh battery fully charges in less than six hours at room temperature. Spare Battery Charging The Spare battery Charging LED on the cup indicates the status of the spare battery charging.
  • Page 113: Usb/Ethernet Communication

    Accessories | 113 Charging Temperature Charge batteries in temperatures from 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F). The device or cradle always performs battery charging in a safe and intelligent manner. At higher temperatures (e.g. approximately +37 °C (+98 °F)) the device or cradle may for small periods of time alternately enable and disable battery charging to keep the battery at acceptable temperatures.
  • Page 114: Establishing Ethernet Connection

    Provides 5 VDC power for operating the TC70. • Simultaneously charges up to five TC70s and up to four TC70s and on 4-Slot Battery Charger using the Battery Charger Adapter. See the TC70 Integrator Guide for information on installing the 4-Slot Battery Charger onto the cradle. •...
  • Page 115: Charging The Tc70

    Accessories | 115 Charging the TC70 Procedure: 1 Insert the TC70 into a slot to begin charging. Figure 99: TC70 Battery Charging MN001120A01-A | October 2014...
  • Page 116: Battery Charging

    116 | Accessories Figure 100: 5-Slot Charge Only Cradle with Four Slot Battery Charger 2 Ensure the TC70 is seated properly. Note: See the TC70 Integrator Guide for information on installing the 4-Slot Battery Charger onto the cradle. Battery Charging Main Battery Charging The device’s Charging/Notification LED indicates the status of the battery charging in the device.
  • Page 117: 5-Slot Ethernet Cradle

    • Simultaneously charges up to five TC70s and up to four TC70s and on 4-Slot Battery Charger using the Battery Charger Adapter. See the TC70 Integrator Guide for information on installing the 4-Slot Battery Charger onto the cradle. MN001120A01-A | October 2014...
  • Page 118: Charging The Tc70

    Figure 101: 5-Slot Ethernet Cradle 1000 LED – Indicates 1 Gbps data rate. 100/10 LED – Indicates 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps data rate. Charging the TC70 Procedure: 1 Insert the TC70 into a slot to begin charging. October 2014 | MN001120A01-A...
  • Page 119 Accessories | 119 Figure 102: TC70 Battery Charging 2 Ensure the TC70 is seated properly. Figure 103: 5-Slot Ethernet Cradle with 4-Slot Battery Charger MN001120A01-A | October 2014...
  • Page 120: Battery Charging

    120 | Accessories Note: See the TC70 Integrator Guide for information on installing the 4-Slot Battery Charger onto the cradle. Battery Charging Main Battery Charging The device’s Charging/Notification LED indicates the status of the battery charging in the device. The 4,620 mAh battery fully charges in less than six hours at room temperature.
  • Page 121: Led Indicators

    On/Blink 10 Mbps On/Blink 4-Slot Battery Charger This section describes how to use the 4-Slot Battery Charger to charge up to four TC70 batteries. Charging Spare Batteries Procedure: 1 Connect the charger to a power source. 2 Insert the battery into a battery charging well and gently press down on the battery to ensure proper contact.
  • Page 122: Battery Charging

    The battery charger indicates when charging is disabled due to abnormal temperatures via its LED. Magnetic Stripe Reader The MSR snaps on to the back of the TC70 and removes easily when not in use. When attached to the TC70, the MSR allows the TC70 to capture data from magnetic stripe cards.
  • Page 123: Removing The Msr

    Accessories | 123 Figure 105: MSR Installation 2 Rotate the MSR down and press down until it snaps into position. 3 Using a flat end plastic tool, slide the lock switch down to lock the MSR. Figure 106: Lock MSR Removing the MSR Procedure: 1 Using a flat end plastic tool, slide the lock switch up to unlock the MSR.
  • Page 124: Reading Magnetic Stripe Cards

    124 | Accessories Figure 108: Remove MSR 3 Rotate the MSR away from the TC70 and lift. Reading Magnetic Stripe Cards Use the integrated MSR to read magnetic stripe card. Procedure: 1 Ensure that MSR input is enabled in DataWedge and the cursor is in a text field.
  • Page 125: Audio Adapter

    5 The captured data appears in the text field. Audio Adapter The Audio Adapter snaps onto the back of the TC70 and removes easily when not in use. When attached to the TC70, the Audio Adapter allows a user to connect a wired headset to the TC70.
  • Page 126: Connecting A Headset To The Audio Adapter

    126 | Accessories Figure 110: Audio Adapter Installation 2 Rotate the Audio Adapter down and press down until it snaps into position. Figure 111: Rotate Audio Adapter onto TC70 Connecting a Headset to the Audio Adapter Procedure: 1 Lift the rubber plug from the audio jack.
  • Page 127: Device With Audio Adapter In Holster

    Figure 113: Device with Audio Adapter in Holster When using the TC70 and the audio adapter in a holster, ensure that the display faces in and the headset cable is securely attached to the audio adapter. MN001120A01-A | October 2014...
  • Page 128: Removing The Audio Adapter

    Snap-On USB Cable The Snap-On USB Cable snaps on to the back of the TC70 and removes easily when not in use. When attached to the TC70, the Snap-On USB Cable allows the TC70 to transfer data to a host computer and provide power for charging the TC70.
  • Page 129: Connecting To Tc70

    1 Align the top mounting points on the cable with the mounting slots on the TC70. Figure 116: Cable Installation 2 Rotate the cable down and press until it snaps into place. Magnetics hold the cable to the TC70. Figure 117: Cable Attached to TC70...
  • Page 130: Charging The Tc70

    3 Connect to the power supply to an AC outlet. Disconnecting from TC70 Procedure: 1 Press down on the cable. Figure 120: Press Down on Cable 2 Rotate away from the TC70. The magnetics release the cable from the TC70. October 2014 | MN001120A01-A...
  • Page 131: Battery Charging

    The device indicates when charging is disabled due to abnormal temperatures via its LED. Charging Cable Cup This section describes how to use the Charging Cable Cup to charge the TC70. Charging the TC70 Procedure: 1 Insert the TC70 into the cup of the Charging Cable Cup.
  • Page 132 Figure 122: TC70 Charging 2 Ensure the TC70 is seated properly. 3 Slide the two yellow locking tabs up to lock the cable to the TC70. Figure 123: Lock Cable Cup 4 Connect the power supply to the Charging Cable Cup and to a power source.
  • Page 133: Battery Charging

    Accessories | 133 Figure 124: Connect Cable to Power Supply Battery Charging Main Battery Charging The device’s Charging/Notification LED indicates the status of the battery charging in the device. The 4,620 mAh battery fully charges in less than six hours at room temperature. Charging Temperature Charge batteries in temperatures from 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F).
  • Page 135: Chapter 7: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Do not store or use the TC70 in any location that is dusty, damp, or wet. • Use a soft lens cloth to clean the TC70. If the surface of the TC70 screen becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with a diluted window-cleaning solution.
  • Page 136: Cleaning Instructions

    136 | Maintenance and Troubleshooting • Battery usage by children should be supervised. • Please follow local regulations to properly dispose of used re-chargeable batteries. • Do not dispose of batteries in fire. • In the event of a battery leak, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with large amounts of water and seek medical advice.
  • Page 137: Cleaning The Tc70

    They may be cleaned as frequently as required, but it is advisable to clean the camera window periodically when used in dirty environments to ensure optimum performance. Cleaning the TC70 Housing Using the alcohol wipes, wipe the housing including buttons.
  • Page 138: Troubleshooting

    LEDs blink. Battery did not charge. Battery failed. Replace battery. If the TC70 still does not operate, perform a reset. TC70 removed from cra- Insert TC70 in cradle. The 4,620 mAh battery fully charges in dle while battery was less than six hours at room temperature.
  • Page 139 Refer to the EMDK or DataWedge application. TC70 is not programmed If the TC70 does not beep on a good decode, set the applica- to generate a beep. tion to generate a beep on good decode.
  • Page 140 Set the Bluetooth device(s) to discoverable mode. If needed, are not in discoverable refer to the device’s user documentation for help. mode. Cannot unlock TC70. User enters incorrect pass- If the user enters an incorrect password eight times, the user is word.
  • Page 141: Chapter 8: Technical Specifications

    141 | Technical Specifications Chapter Technical Specifications The following sections provide technical specification for the device. TC70 Table 21: TC70 Technical Specifications Item Description Physical Characteristics Dimensions Height: 161 mm (6.3 in.) Width: 84 mm (3.3 in.) Depth: 28 mm (1.1 in.) Weight 376 g (13.3 oz)
  • Page 142 142 | Technical Specifications Item Description Charging Temperature 0° C to 40° C (32°F to 104°F) Humidity 5 to 85% non-condensing Drop Specification 6 ft./1.8 m drop to concrete across full operating temperature range Tumble 2,000 3.2 ft./1.0 m tumbles; meets and exceeds IEC tumble specifications Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) +/-8kVdc air discharge, +/-6kVdc direct discharge, +/-6kVdc indirect dis- charge...
  • Page 143 Technical Specifications | 143 Item Description Communication and Messaging Workforce Connect Push-to-Talk Express Client (included) for instant push-to-talk communications right out of the box WorkForce Connect Voice Client* (sold separately). 2D Imager Engine (SE4750-SR) Specifications Field of View Horizontal - 48.0° Vertical - 36.7°...

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