TC21 / TC26 Touch Computer Quick Start Guide MN-003892-03EN
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TC21/TC26 Quick Start Guide Unpacking 1. Carefully remove all protective material from the device and save the shipping container for later storage and shipping. 2. Verify that the following were received: • Touch computer • PowerPrecision Lithium-ion battery • Regulatory Guide. 3. Inspect the equipment for damage. If any equipment is missing or damaged, contact the Global Customer Support center immediately. 4.
TC21/TC26 Quick Start Guide Table 1 Front View Features (continued) Number Item Function 5 Charging/Notification LED Indicates battery charging status while charging and application generated notifications. 6 Touch Screen Displays all information needed to operate the device. 7 Speaker Provides audio output for video and music playback. Provides audio in speakerphone mode. 8 USB-C Connector Provides USB host and client communications, and device charging via cables and accessories.
TC21/TC26 Quick Start Guide Table 2 Back View Features (continued) Number 16 Item Battery Function Standard - 3,400 mAh (typical) / 3,100 mAh (minimum) PowerPrecision Lithium-ion Battery Extended - 5,260 mAh (typical) / 5,000 mAh (minimum), PowerPrecision Lithium-ion Battery. 17 Volume Up/Down Button Increase and decrease audio volume (programmable). 18 Scan Button Initiates data capture (programmable). 19 Camera Flash Provides illumination for the camera.
TC21/TC26 Quick Start Guide 1. Lift the access door. Figure 3 Lift Access Door 2. Slide the microSD card holder to the unlock position. Figure 4 Unlock microSD Card Holder 3. Lift the microSD card holder.
TC21/TC26 Quick Start Guide 4. Insert the microSD card into the card holder door ensuring that the card slides into the holding tabs on each side of the door. Figure 6 Insert microSD Card in Holder 5. Close the microSD card holder and slide into the lock position. Figure 7 Re-install Access Door CAUTION: Access door must be replaced and securely seated to ensure proper device sealing. 6. Re-install the access door. Figure 8 Replace Access Door Installing the SIM Card NOTE: Only use a nano SIM card.
TC21/TC26 Quick Start Guide 1. Remove access cover. Figure 9 Remove Access Door 2. Slide the SIM card holder to the unlock position. Figure 10 Unlock SIM Card Holder 3. Lift the SIM card holder door.
TC21/TC26 Quick Start Guide 4. Place the nano SIM card into the card holder with contacts facing down. Figure 12 Place SIM Card in Holder 5. Close the SIM card holder door and slide into the lock position. Figure 13 Close SIM Card Holder Door CAUTION: Access door must be replaced and securely seated to ensure proper device sealing. 6. Re-install the access door.
TC21/TC26 Quick Start Guide 1. Insert the battery, bottom first, into the battery compartment in the back of the device. Figure 15 Insert Bottom of Battery into Battery Compartment 2. Press the battery down into the battery compartment until the battery release latches snap into place.
TC21/TC26 Quick Start Guide Charging the Device CAUTION: Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in the device Product Reference Guide. Use one of the following accessories to charge the device and/or spare battery. Table 3 Accessories Accessory Part Number Description 1-Slot Charge Only Cradle CRD-TC2Y-BS1CO-01 Provides device charging only. Requires USB-C cable (CBL-TC5X-USBC2A-01) and power supply (PWR-WUA5V12W0xx).
TC21/TC26 Quick Start Guide Main Battery Charging To charge a device: 1. Insert the device into a slot to begin charging. 2. Ensure the device is seated properly. The device’s Charging/Notification LED indicates the status of the battery charging in the device. The standard battery charges from fully depleted to 90% in approximately three hours. The extended battery charges from fully depleted to 90% in approximately four hours. NOTE: In many cases the 90% charge provides plenty of charge for daily use.
TC21/TC26 Quick Start Guide Table 5 Spare Battery LED Charging Indicators LED Indication Solid Amber Spare battery is charging. Solid Green Spare battery charging is complete. Solid Red Spare battery is charging and battery is at the end of useful life. Charging complete and battery is at the end of useful life. Fast Blinking Red (2 blinks/second) Error in charging; check placement of spare battery and battery is at the end of useful life. Off No spare battery in slot.
TC21/TC26 Quick Start Guide 1-Slot Charge Only Cradle Figure 16 1–Slot Charge Only Cradle Features 1 Table 6 1-Slot Charge Only Cradle Features Number 1 Item Device charging slot 14
TC21/TC26 Quick Start Guide 1-Slot USB/Ethernet Cradle Figure 17 1–Slot USB/Ethernet Cradle Features 1 Table 7 1-Slot USB/Ethernet Cradle Features Number 1 Item Device charging slot 15
TC21/TC26 Quick Start Guide 4-Slot Charge Only Cradle with Battery Charger Figure 18 4-Slot Charge Only Cradle with Battery Charger 2 3 1 4 Table 8 4-Slot Charge Only Cradle with Battery Charger Features Number Item 1 Spare Battery Charging LED 2 Device Charging Slot 3 Spare Battery Slot 4 Power LED 16
TC21/TC26 Quick Start Guide 5-Slot Charge Only Cradle Figure 19 5-Slot Charge Only Cradle 1 2 Table 9 5-Slot Charge Only Cradle Features Number Item 1 Device Charging Slot 2 Power LED 17
TC21/TC26 Quick Start Guide 5-Slot Ethernet Cradle Figure 20 5-Slot Ethernet Cradle 1 2 3 Table 10 5-Slot Ethernet Cradle Features Number Item 1 Device Charging Slot 2 1000 LED 3 100/100 LED 18
TC21/TC26 Quick Start Guide 4-Slot Battery Charger Figure 21 4-Slot Battery Charger 1 2 3 Table 11 4-Slot Battery Charger Features Number Item 1 Battery Slot 2 Battery Charging LED 3 Power LED 19
TC21/TC26 Quick Start Guide 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. Figure 22 USB cable Scanning with Internal Imager To read a barcode, a scan-enabled app is required. The device contains the DataWedge app that allows the user to enable the imager, decode the barcode data, and display the barcode content. To scan with the internal imager: 1.
TC21/TC26 Quick Start Guide NOTE: When the device is in Picklist mode, the imager does not decode the barcode until the crosshair or aiming dot touches the barcode. 4. Ensure the barcode is within the area formed by the crosshairs in the aiming pattern. The aiming dot increases visibility in bright lighting conditions. Figure 24 Aiming Pattern Figure 25 Pick List Mode with Multiple Barcodes 5.
TC21/TC26 Quick Start Guide Ergonomic Considerations CAUTION: Avoid extreme wrist angles.
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