REVIEW ONLY 2/25/20 TC21 Touch Computer Quick Start Guide MN-003892-01EN
REVIEW ONLY TC21 Quick Start Guide 2/25/20 Copyright ZEBRA and the stylized Zebra head are trademarks of Zebra Technologies Corporation, registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2019 Zebra Technologies Corporation and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. COPYRIGHTS & TRADEMARKS: For complete copyright and trademark information, go to www.zebra.com/copyright. WARRANTY: For complete warranty information, go to www.zebra.com/warranty.
REVIEW ONLY 2/25/20 TC21 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.
REVIEW ONLY Table 1 2/25/20 TC21 Quick Start Guide Front View Features (continued) Number Item Function 6 Light Sensor Determines ambient light for controlling display backlight intensity. 7 Charging/Notification LED Indicates battery charging status while charging and application generated notifications. 8 Touch Screen Displays all information needed to operate the device. 9 Microphone Use for communications in Handset mode.
REVIEW ONLY Table 2 2/25/20 TC21 Quick Start Guide Back View Features (continued) Number Item Function 17 Scan Button Initiates data capture (programmable). 18 Battery Release Latches Press to remove the battery. 19 Camera Flash Provides illumination for the camera. 20 Rear Camera Takes photos and videos. 21 Power Button Turns the display on and off. Press and hold to reset the device, power off or swap battery. 22 Exit Window Provides data capture using the imager.
REVIEW ONLY TC21 Quick Start Guide 2/25/20 2. Slide the microSD card holder to the unlock position. Figure 4 Unlock microSD Card Holder 3. Lift the microSD card holder. Figure 5 Lift the microSD Card Holder 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.
REVIEW ONLY TC21 Quick Start Guide 2/25/20 6. Re-install the access door. Figure 8 Replace Access Door Installing the Battery NOTE: User modification of the device, particularly in the battery well, such as labels, asset tags, engravings, stickers, etc., may compromise the intended performance of the device or accessories. Performance levels such as sealing (Ingress Protection (IP)), impact performance (drop and tumble), functionality, temperature resistance, etc. could be effected.
REVIEW ONLY TC21 Quick Start Guide 2/25/20 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. 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.
REVIEW ONLY 2/25/20 TC21 Quick Start Guide NOTE: In many cases the 90% charge provides plenty of charge for daily use. A full 100% charge lasts for approximately 14 hours of use. To achieve the best fast charging results use only Zebra charging accessories and batteries. Charge batteries at room temperature with the device in sleep mode. Table 4 Charging/Notification LED Charging Indicators State Indication Off Device is not charging.
REVIEW ONLY TC21 Quick Start Guide 2/25/20 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.
REVIEW ONLY TC21 Quick Start Guide 2/25/20 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. Ensure that an app is open on the device and a text field is in focus (text cursor in text field). 2. Point the exit window on the top of the device at a barcode. Figure 17 Imager Scanning 3.
REVIEW ONLY Figure 19 TC21 Quick Start Guide 2/25/20 Pick List Mode with Multiple Barcodes 5. The Data Capture LED lights green and a beep sounds, by default, to indicate the barcode was decoded successfully. 6. Release the scan button. NOTE: Imager decoding usually occurs instantaneously. The device repeats the steps required to take a digital picture (image) of a poor or difficult barcode as long as the scan button remains pressed. 7. The barcode content data displays in the text field.
