Dell Rugged Control Center Version 4.x User's Guide April 2021 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Dell Rugged Control Center..................................................................4 Chapter 2: What is new in Dell Rugged Control Center 4.1?...........................................................5 Chapter 3: Accessing Dashboard................................................................................................... 6 Chapter 4: Accessing Program......................................................................................................
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 What is new in Dell Rugged Control Center 4.
3 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, time remaining to fully discharge your battery, details about your system and BIOS, and information about the hardware features available on your rugged device.
4 Accessing Program Use the PROGRAM section to customize the programmable buttons and edge menus to access various tools, applications, modes, GPS, and so on. You can also configure the GPS. After customization, you can view the options that you have selected in the respective sections. NOTE: Ensure that you install U-blox driver on your system for GPS to function.
5 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.
6 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.
Barcode Scanner You can use the barcode scanner feature to capture and read information that is contained in a barcode. In Rugged Control Center, you can connect an external scanner to your system, or use the camera-based scanner to scan the barcode. Figure 5. Scanner Download and Install External Barcode Scanner Driver To install the driver for external scanner, ensure that your operating system is updated to the latest version. 1. Download and install the barcode scanner driver from www.dell.com.
Configure Barcode Scanner 1. Restart your system, and launch Dell Rugged Control Center. 2. Go to Settings > Barcode Setings. 3. Go ● ● ● to Scanner and select one of the following Scanner Source from the drop-down menu: External Scanner—Uses the external scanner that is connected to your system. Rear Camera—Uses the system rear camera, if applicable. Front Camera—Uses the system front camera. NOTE: To view the supported symbologies of camera-based scanner, see Supported Symbologies for Camera Scanner.
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Table 1. Symbologies Symbology Barcode QR Code Supported Symbologies for External Scanner Table 2.
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Table 2. Symbologies (continued) Symbology Variants Maxicode N/A Han Xin N/A Grid Matrix N/A DotCode N/A OCR Symbologies OCR OCRA OCRB (Incl Passport, TravelDoc and Visa) MICR US CurrencySerial Number Watermark Symbologies Digimarc N/A Troubleshooting the External Barcode Scanner After configuration, if the barcode scanner is not displayed in the Settings section, perform the following: 1. Download and install any external scanner such as 123Scan Utility. 2.
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 3. Feature List Category Modes Application Windows actions 18 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 3. Feature List Category Feature Name Description Edge Menus Left menu This feature allows you to launch the left edge menu. 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 How to Program Buttons in BIOS If Rugged Control Center is not installed in your system, you can customize the programmable buttons in BIOS. To customize a programmable button: 1. Restart your system and press F2 to go to the BIOS Settings. 2. In the BIOS Settings section, go to System Configuration and click Programmable Buttons. The programmable buttons customization section is displayed. 3. Select Configure by BIOS, and perform the following: a.
9 Policy Generation and Distribution 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.
3. Copy the content and paste it into the policy inside the Rugged Control Center template (inside the GPO editor). 4. To impose the policy on client machines that do not belong to any domain, or select to use GPO policies, copy the RCCPolicySettingsProfile.json file to the directory of each client machine. The default directory location of the client machine is%program files%\dell\Rugged Control Center.
Download Rugged Control Center 1. Go to www.dell.com/support. 2. Enter the model number in the Keyword field and click Search. For example: Latitude 7220 Rugged Extreme Tablet. 3. Click DRIVERS & DOWNLOADS. 4. Download the latest version of Dell Rugged Control Center. Install Dell Rugged Control Center Dell Rugged Control Center is preinstalled on all supported systems. To install the software if you have uninstalled it, but want to use it at a later point, use these steps: 1. Double-click the .
10 Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information from your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country/region or region and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1. Go to www.www.dell.com/support. 2.
