Honeywell CT45 Series User manual

CT45/CT45 XP Series
powered by Android™
Quick Start Guide
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Agency Models
CT45 series: CT45-L0N
CT45 XP series: CT45P-L0N, CT40P-X0N
Out of the Box
Make sure that your shipping box contains these items:
• CT45/CT45 XP mobile computer
• Rechargeable li-ion battery (see page 6)
•Handstrap
• Product documentation
If you ordered accessories for your mobile computer, verify that
they are also included with the order. Be sure to keep the original
packaging in case you need to return the mobile computer for
service.
Memory Card Specifications
Honeywell recommends the use of Single Level Cell (SLC)
industrial grade microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards with
mobile computers for maximum performance and durability.
Contact a Honeywell sales representative for
additional information on qualified memory card options.

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CT45 Mobile Computer Features
Microphone
Power Button
Battery Status/
Notification LED
Speaker
(Handset Receiver)
Touch Panel
Scan Button
Microphone
Speaker
Scan Status LED
Scan Button
Imager Window
(LED/Laser Aperture)
Push-to-Talk
Button

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Note: Hand strap not shown.
Scan Button
Volume Button
Camera Lens and Flash
Laser Safety
Label Location
MicroSD
Card Door
I/O Connector
Audio Jack Pin
(Model Dependent)
USB, Type C
(Model Dependent)

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* Part of Honeywell Device Finder solution when CT40 XP mobile
computer is registered with Operational Intelligence.
Battery
Speaker Out for
Bluetooth Low
Energy Beacon*
In Port for
Bluetooth Low
Energy Beacon*

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Install a microSD Card (Optional)
Note: Format the microSD card before initial use.
Note: Always power off the computer before attempting to install or
remove a card.
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About the Battery
The mobile computer ships with a 3.85 VDC, 15.5 watt-hour
Li-ion battery manufactured for Honeywell International Inc.
We recommend use of Honeywell Li-ion battery
packs. Use of any non-Honeywell battery may result
in damage not covered by the warranty.
Nous recommandons l’utilisation de batteries Li-ion
de la marque Honeywell. L’utilisation d’une batterie
d’un autre fabricant est susceptible de provoquer des
dommages non couverts par la garantie.
Ensure all components are dry prior to placing the
battery in the computer. Mating wet components
may cause damage not covered by the warranty.
Assurez-vous que tous les composants sont secs avant
d’insérer la batterie dans l’ordinateur. L’insertion de
composants humides risque de provoquer des
dommages non couverts par la garantie.

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Install Battery
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2

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Install the Hand Strap
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Charge the Mobile Computer
The mobile computer ships with a partially charged battery.
Charge the battery with a CT45 series charging device for a
minimum of 4 hours. Using the computer while charging the
battery increases the time required to reach a full charge.
CT45/CT45 XP series mobile computers are designed for use
with CT40/CT45 charging accessories. For more information,
see the CT40/CT45 Series Accessory Guide available for
download at www.honeywellaidc.com.
We recommend the use of Honeywell accessories and
power adapters. Use of any non-Honeywell
accessories or power adapters may cause damage not
covered by the warranty.
Nous recommandons d’utiliser des accessoires et des
adaptateurs secteur de marque Honeywell.
L’utilisation de tout accessoire ou adaptateur secteur
d’une autre marque est susceptible de provoquer des
dommages non couverts par la garantie.
Ensure all components are dry prior to mating the
computers and batteries with peripheral devices.
Mating wet components may cause damage not
covered by the warranty.
Assurez-vous que tous les composants sont secs
avant de raccorder les ordinateurs et les batteries à
des périphériques. L’insertion de composants
humides risque de provoquer des dommages non
couverts par la garantie.

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About CT45 XP Models with USB Type C Connector
You can use a USB cable to charge the mobile computer from a
host device (e.g., laptop or desktop computer). The connected
host device must supply a minimum power output of 5V, 1A to
the CT45/CT45 XP or the battery will not charge.
Note: If the mobile computer is drawing more current than supplied by
the charging source, charging will not take place.
Turn Power On/Off
The first time you power on the computer, a Welcome screen
appears. You can either scan a configuration barcode or use the
Wizard to manually set up the computer. Once setup is
complete, the Welcome screen no longer appears on startup
and Provisioning mode is automatically turned off (disabled).
To turn the computer on:
•PressandholdthePower button for approximately 3 seconds,
and then release.
To turn the computer off:
1. Press and hold the Power button until the options menu
appears.
2. Touch Power Off.
Battery Replacement
Before removing the battery, always do one of the following:
• Power off the computer.
• Place the unit in Swap Battery mode (available on CT45 XP
models only).

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Swap Battery Mode (CT45 XP Only)
Swap Battery mode places the computer in a low power state so
that the battery can be removed for a short time. This feature is
not available on all models.
To activate Swap Battery mode:
1. Press and hold the Power button until the options menu
appears.
2. Touch Swap Battery and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Once you replace the battery, press the Power button.
Screen Timeout
The screen timeout (sleep mode) automatically turns the touch
panel display off and locks the computer to save battery power
when the computer is inactive for a programmed period of time.
• Press and release the Power button to wake the computer.
Adjust the Screen Timeout
To adjust the amount of time before the display sleeps after
inactivity:
1. Swipe up on the touch screen.
2. Select Settings > Display > Advanced > Screen Timeout.
3. Select the amount of time before the display goes to sleep.

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About the Home Screen
To learn how to customize the Home screen, see the user guide.
Notification /
Status Bar
Search Bar
Home Screen Panel
Favorites Tray
Navigation Buttons

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Navigation and Function Buttons
For button locations, see CT45 Mobile Computer Features on
page 2.
Button Description
Back Return to the previous screen.
Home Return to the Home screen.
Recent Apps View and switch between recently
used apps.
Scan Touch the front (on-screen) Scan
button to trigger the scanner.
Volume Press the top of the button to raise the
speaker volume.
Press the bottom of button to lower
the speaker volume.
Scan Press left or right Scan button to
trigger the scanner.
Push-to-Talk Push-to-Talk (CT45 XP models only).
Power •Turn Power On/Off
•Enter/ExitScreen Timeout (sleep).
• Access options menu, including:
Power off, Restart, Swap Battery
Mode (CT45 XP Only), and
Screenshot.

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About Provisioning Mode
After completing the out-of-box set up process, Provisioning
mode is automatically turned off. Scanning a barcode to install
applications, certificates, configuration files, and licenses on
the computer is restricted unless you enable Provisioning mode
in the Settings app. To learn more, see the user guide.
Scan a Barcode with the Scan Demo
For optimum performance, avoid reflections by scanning the
barcode at a slight angle.
1. Swipe up on the screen.
2. Select Demos > Scan
Demo.
3. Point the computer at
the barcode.
4. Touch Scan on the
screen or press and
hold any Scan button.
Center the aiming beam
over the barcode.
The decode results appear on the screen.
Note: In the Scan Demo app, not all barcode symbologies are enabled by
default. If a barcode does not scan, the correct symbology may not
be enabled. To learn how to modify the default app settings, see
the user guide.

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Sync Data
To move files between your CT45/CT45 XP and a computer:
1. Connect the CT45/CT45 XP to your computer using a USB
charge/communication accessory.
2. On the CT45/CT45 XP, swipe down from the top of the
screen to see the notifications panel.
3. Touch the Android System notification twice, to open the
options menu.
4. Select either File Transfer or PTP.
5. Open the file browser on your computer.
6. Browse to the CT45/CT45 XP. You can now copy, delete, and
move files or folders between your computer and CT45/
CT45 XP as you would with any other storage drive (e.g., cut
and paste or drag and drop).
Note: When Provisioning mode is turned off, some folders are hidden
from view in the file browser.

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Restart the Mobile Computer
You may need to restart the mobile computer to correct
conditions where an application stops responding to the system
or the computer seems to be locked up.
1. Press and hold the Power button until the options menu
appears.
2. Select Restart.
To restart the computer if the touch panel display is
unresponsive:
•PressandholdthePower button for approximately 8 seconds
until the computer restarts.
Note: To learn about advanced reset options, see the user guide.
Support
To search our knowledge base for a solution or log into the
Technical Support Portal and report a problem, go to
www.hsmcontactsupport.com.
Documentation
Product documentation is available at www.honeywellaidc.com.

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Limited Warranty
For warranty information, go to www.honeywellaidc.com and
click Resources > Product Warranty.
Patents
For patent information, see www.hsmpats.com.
Trademarks
Android is a trademark of Google LLC.
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