Dell Rugged Control Center Version 4.0 User's Guide November 2020 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Dell Rugged Control Center..................................................................4 Chapter 2: Accessing Dashboard................................................................................................... 5 Chapter 3: Accessing Program...................................................................................................... 6 Chapter 4: Accessing Feature List....................................................................................
1 Introduction to Dell Rugged Control Center Dell Rugged Control Center brings mission-critical tasks to the forefront of your rugged device, making them easily accessible. Some of the tasks include configuring programmable buttons and edge menus, operating the barcode scanner, enabling and disabling your WiFi and Bluetooth services, and so on.
2 Accessing Dashboard Use the DASHBOARD section to configure hardware and software controls to access key rugged device features and view system information. You can view different types of information about your system through the dashboard. Information about the batteries that are connected to your system, details about your system and BIOS, GPS information, and information about the hardware features available on your rugged device. To view the detail information about each section click .
3 Accessing Program Use the PROGRAM section to customize the programmable buttons and edge menus to access various tools, applications, modes, and so on. After customization, you can view the options that you have selected in the respective sections. In the Program section, you can view the following: ● ● ● ● ● Programmable Buttons Left Edge Menu Right Edge Menu Top Edge Menu Bottom Edge Menu Figure 2.
4 Accessing Feature List Use the FEATURE LIST section to enable or disable any feature and to program your rugged device. You can use the toggle button to change the status, launch button to open the feature, and apply button to make changes. You can customize the programmable buttons and edge menus from the feature list section. You can also add applications, links, keyboard macros, and assign it to the programmable buttons or edge menus.
5 Accessing Settings Use the SETTINGS section to configure the settings of this application on your rugged device. This includes managing the keyboard backlight and enabling or disabling the stealth and night mode. In the Settings section, you can view the following: ● Application Settings—This setting allows you to manage your application preferences.
6 Accessing Policy As an IT administrator, you can use Dell Rugged Control Center to program your rugged device and create presets for the Programmable Buttons and Edge Menus. You can also customize and lock the following features in the POLICY section: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Programmable Buttons Edge Menus Application Settings Keyboard Backlight Night Mode Stealth Mode Barcode Scanner GPS Disable Rotation Lock Once the feature is locked, the user cannot change it.
7 Customizing Programmable Buttons and Edge Menu You can customize the programmable buttons and edge menus from the DASHBOARD section, PROGRAM section, or from the FEATURE LIST section. Topics: • • • • Customize Customize Customize Customize Programmable Buttons Programmable Buttons from Feature List Edge Menu Edge Menu from Feature List Customize Programmable Buttons NOTE: Programmable buttons are only supported on Dell rugged tablets. You can customize the programmable buttons in various ways.
Add a URL 1. Launch Dell Rugged Control Center. 2. Go to PROGRAM, select the Programmable Buttons section, and click . 3. Go to the FEATURE LIST section, select the link, and click . A drop-down menu with the programmable button options is displayed. 4. Select the required option and click SAVE. The link is added to the programmable buttons. NOTE: If you want to add any external link, click ADD LINK, enter the URL, and click . Add Keyboard Macro 1. Launch Dell Rugged Control Center. 2.
Table 1. Feature List (continued) Category Modes Application Windows actions Edge Menus 12 Feature Name Description On-screen Keyboard This feature allows you to launch the on-screen keyboard. Pen and touch settings This feature allows you to open the pen and touch settings. Rotate screen lock This feature allows you to switch the screen rotation on or off. Wireless This feature allows you to turn the wireless on or off. WWAN This feature allows you to turn the WWAN on or off.
Table 1. Feature List (continued) Category Feature Name Description Right menu This feature allows you to launch the right edge menu. Top menu This feature allows you to launch the top edge menu. Bottom menu This feature allows you to launch the bottom edge menu. URL Add url This feature allows you to add a link. Key macro Add keyboard macro This feature allows you to add a keyboard macro.
8 Administration This chapter provides details about the administrative features of Dell Rugged Control Center. Admin is a default user profile that is created for the user who is a member of the administrator group. When you log in to Dell Rugged Control Center as an administrator, you can customize or lock certain notable extended features such as Programmable Buttons and Edge Menus.
4. Click Yes to provide administrator rights, and begin the installation process. 5. Once the installation process is completed, click Finish. The Dell Rugged Control Center icon is saved to the desktop, and the software is available in the Start menu.
9 Contacting Dell Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for technical support or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell. If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find the contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or the product catalog.
