TC52

Touch Computer

Quick Start Guide

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Terms of Use
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Features

Microphone
Proximity Sensor
Data Capture LED Light Sensor

Receiver
Charging/Notification LED
Front Camera

ActiveEdge Touch Zone

Touch Screen

PTT Button

Scan Button

ActiveEdge Touch Zone

Speaker

Interface Connector
Microphone

Basic Handstrap Mount

Battery

Battery Release Latch

NFC Antenna
Programmable
Button

Headphone Jack Scan Button

Battery Release Latch

Volume Up/Down Button
Exit Window
Rear Camera
Camera Flash
Microphone Power Button

Installing a microSD Card

The microSD card slot provides secondary non-volatile storage. The slot is located under the battery pack.
Refer to the documentation provided with the card for more information, and follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations for use.

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CAUTION: Follow proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions to avoid damaging the microSD card. Proper ESD
precautions include, but are not limited to, working on an ESD mat and ensuring that the operator is properly grounded.

1. Lift the access door.

2. Slide the microSD card holder to the unlock position.

3. 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.

5. Close the microSD card holder and lock into position.

CAUTION: Access door must be replaced and securely seated to ensure proper device sealing.

6. Re-install the access door.

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Installing the Battery

To install the battery:

1. Insert the battery, bottom first, into the battery compartment in the back of the device.

2. Press the battery down until it snaps into place.

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Charging the Device

Use one of the following accessories to charge the device and/or spare battery.

Table 1 Charging and Communication

Charging Communication
Description Part Number Battery Spare
(In Device) Battery USB Ethernet

1-Slot USB/Charge Only CRD-TC51-1SCU-01 Yes No Yes With Optional

Cradle Kit Module
5-Slot Charge Only Cradle Kit CRD-TC51-5SCHG-01 Yes No No No
4-Slot Charge Only Cradle CRD-TC51-5SC4B-01 Yes Yes No No
with Battery Charger Kit
5-Slot Ethernet Cradle Kit CRD-TC51-5SETH-01 Yes No No Yes
4-Slot Battery Charger Kit SAC-TC51-4SCHG-01 No Yes No No
Rugged Charge/USB Cable CBL-TC51-USB1-01 Yes No Yes No

Charging the Device

NOTE: Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in the TC52 User Guide for Android 8.1.0 Oreo.

Battery: 4,300 mAh (typical) / 4,050 mAh (minimum) PowerPrecision+ Lithium-ion battery

1. To charge the main battery, connect the charging accessory to the appropriate power source.

2. Insert the device into a cradle or attach to a cable. The device turns on and begins charging. The
Charging/Notification LED blinks amber while charging, then turns solid green when fully charged.

The battery charges from fully depleted to 90% in approximately 2.5 hours and from fully depleted to 100% in
approximately three hours. 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 charging results use only Zebra charging
accessories and batteries. Charge batteries at room temperature with the device in sleep mode.

Charging the Spare Battery

1. Insert a spare battery into the spare battery slot.

2. Ensure the battery is seated properly.

The Spare Battery Charging LED blinks indicating charging. See Table 2 for charging indicators.

The battery charges from fully depleted to 90% in approximately 2.3 hours and from fully depleted to 100% in
approximately three hours. 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 charging results use only Zebra charging
accessories and batteries.

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Table 2 Charging/Notification LED Charging Indicators

State LED Indication

Off Device is not charging. Device is not inserted correctly
in the cradle or connected to a power source.
Charger/cradle is not powered.
Slow Blinking Amber (1 blink every 4 Device is charging.
seconds)
Slow Blinking Red (1 blink every 4 Device is charging but the battery is at end of useful
seconds) life.
Solid Green Charging complete.

Solid Red Charging complete but the battery is at end of useful

life.
Fast Blinking Amber (2 blinks/second) Charging error, e.g.:
• Temperature is too low or too high.
• Charging has gone on too long without completion
(typically eight hours).
Fast Blinking Red (2 blinks/second) Charging error but the battery is at end of useful life.,
e.g.:
• Temperature is too low or too high.
• Charging has gone on too long without completion
(typically eight hours).

Charge batteries in temperatures from 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F). The device or cradle always performs
battery charging in a safe and intelligent manner. At higher temperatures (e.g. approximately +37°C (+98°F))
the device or cradle may for small periods of time alternately enable and disable battery charging to keep the
battery at acceptable temperatures. The device and cradle indicates when charging is disabled due to
abnormal temperatures via its LED.

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1-Slot USB Charging Cradle

Power LED

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5-Slot Charge Only Cradle

Device Charging Slot

Power LED

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4-Slot Charge Only Cradle with Battery Charger

Device Charging Slot

Spare Battery
Charging LED Spare Battery Slot

Power LED

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5-Slot Ethernet Cradle

Device Charging Slot

1000 LED
100/100 LED

4-Slot Battery Charger

Spare Battery Slot

Spare Battery Charging

LEDs (4)
Power LED

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Rugged Charge/USB Cable

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Scanning
To read a barcode, a scan-enabled application is required. The device contains the DataWedge application
that allows the user to enable the imager, decode the barcode data and display the barcode content.

1. Ensure that an application 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.

3. Press and hold the scan button.

The red LED aiming pattern turns on to assist in aiming.

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 cross-hairs in the aiming pattern. The aiming dot is
used for increased visibility in bright lighting conditions.

Aiming Pattern

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Pick List Mode with Multiple Barcodes in Aiming Pattern

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.

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Ergonomic Considerations

AVOID EXTREME
WRIST ANGLES

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