ET40/45 Enterprise Tablet Quick Start Guide MN-004345-01EN Rev A
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ET40/45 Quick Start Guide Unpacking the Device 1. Carefully remove all protective material from the device and save the shipping container for later storage and shipping. 2. Verify the following items are in the box: • Tablet • Regulatory Guide 3. Inspect the equipment for damage. If any equipment is missing or damaged, contact the Global Customer Support Center immediately. 4.
ET40/45 Quick Start Guide Table 1 Device Front View (Continued) Number Item Description 4 Front camera Use for video conferencing. 5 Power button Turns the display on and off. Press and release to power on the device. Press and hold to reset the device or power off. 6 Data capture LED Illuminates during data capture. 7 Charging indicator LED Indicates power state and battery charging status while charging and application generated notifications.
ET40/45 Quick Start Guide Table 2 Device Rear View (Continued) Number Item Description 4 Rear Microphone Use for audio recordings. 5 Rear camera Autofocus camera that takes photos. 6 Rear camera LED flash Provides illumination for the camera. 7 Battery cover notch Lift the notched section of the battery cover to remove the battery cover from the tablet. 8 Top scan button Initiates barcode data capture when a scan-enabled application is active (programmable).
ET40/45 Quick Start Guide 2. Lift the corner of the battery cover up (1) from the notched area and carefully remove the battery cover from the device (2) as shown. CAUTION: Do not use any tool for battery cover or battery removal. Puncturing the battery or seal may cause a hazardous condition and a potential risk of injury. 3. Using your fingernail, slide and hold the battery lock switch in the unlock position (1). 4.
ET40/45 Quick Start Guide 7. Insert the nano SIM card with the contacts facing up. 8. Push the SIM card in and ensure that it locks into place. 9. Replace the battery, contacts side first. 10. Gently push the battery towards the contacts (1) while rotating the battery down into the battery well (2), ensuring it is seated properly. CAUTION: Be aware of the orientation of the battery cover. Failure to replace the battery cover properly may cause damage. 11.
ET40/45 Quick Start Guide 12. Rotate the cover down (2). 2 1 13. Carefully press down around the edges of the cover. Make sure that the cover is seated properly. Device Charging Before using the tablet for the first time, connect it to an external power source. Keep the tablet connected to the external power source until fully charged. The Charging Indicator LED turns green when the tablet is fully charged. You may use the tablet while it is charging.
ET40/45 Quick Start Guide Table 3 Charging Indicators LED Indication Off Device is not in cradle; not seated properly; or cradle is not powered. Slow blinking orange Device is charging. (1 blink every 4 seconds) Slow blinking red Device is charging but the battery is at end of useful life. (1 blink every 4 seconds) Fast blinking orange Charging error. Possible charging errors include: (2 blinks/second) • Temperature is too low or too high.
ET40/45 Quick Start Guide Charging Using a 1-Slot Cradle This section describes how to charge the device using an ET40/ET45 1-Slot Cradle. 1. Align the device with the alignment marks (1) on the cradle.
ET40/45 Quick Start Guide 2. Insert the device into the cradle (1) and rotate it backwards (2) until it clicks. The device is locked in the cradle and the device Charging LED indicates charging.
ET40/45 Quick Start Guide 3. To remove the device from the cradle, rotate the device forward slightly (1) and lift it out of the cradle (2). Charging Using the USB Cable The USB cable plugs into the bottom of the device. When attached to the device the cable allows charging, transferring data to a host computer, and connecting USB peripherals. 1. Connect the USB cable to the device. 2. Connect the USB connector of the power supply.
ET40/45 Quick Start Guide 3. Plug to power supply into an power outlet. Powering on the Device Press and hold the Power button until the menu appears.
ET40/45 Quick Start Guide 1-Slot Charge Only Cradle Use a 1-Slot Charge Only cradle to charge one 8" or 10" tablet. CAUTION: Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in the ET40/ET45 Product Reference Guide. The 1-Slot Charge Only Cradle: • Provides power for operating the device. • Charges the device’s battery and optional Power Pack installed in an Expansion Back.
ET40/45 Quick Start Guide Figure 4 1-Slot Charge Only Cradle - Rear View 1 Number 1 Item AC power input Description Use to connect AC power to the cradle.
ET40/45 Quick Start Guide 4-Slot Charge Only Cradle Use the 4-Slot Charge Only Cradle to charge up to four 8" or 10" tablets and up to four Power Packs. CAUTION: Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in the ET40/ET45 Product Reference Guide. The 4-Slot Charge Only Cradle: • Provides power for operating the device. • Simultaneously charges up to four devices and up to four Power Packs using the optional Battery Charger Adapter.
ET40/45 Quick Start Guide Figure 6 4-Slot Charge Only Cradle - Rear View 1 Number 1 Item Power input Description Use to connect power to the cradle.
ET40/45 Quick Start Guide Scanning with an Internal Scanner Use the internal scanner to capture barcode data. NOTE: To read a barcode, a scan-enabled app is required. The device contains the DataWedge app that allows the user to enable the scanner to decode barcode data and display the barcode content. 1. Ensure that an app is open on the device and a text field is in focus (text cursor in the text field). 2. Point the exit window of the device at a barcode. 3. Press and hold one of the scan buttons.
ET40/45 Quick Start Guide Reading NFC Cards Read contactless cards using NFC. 1. Launch an NFC enabled application. 2. Hold device as shown. 3. Align the card with the NFC antenna (1) on the back of the device. 1 The tablet can read NFC cards from the front or back of the device. 4. Hold the card steadily until the transaction is complete (usually indicated by the application).
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