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Tapping the window 
buttons or icons 
does not activate the 
corresponding 
feature.
The device is not 
responding.
Reboot the device.
A message appears 
stating that the 
device memory is 
full.
Too many files stored 
on the device.
Delete unused memos and records. If necessary, 
save these records on the host computer (or use an 
SD card for additional memory).
Too many applications 
installed on the device.
Remove user-installed applications on the device to 
recover memory. Select Settings > Apps & 
notifications. Select the app in the list and select 
UNINSTALL.
The device does not 
decode with reading 
bar code.
Scanning application is 
not loaded.
Load a scanning application on the device or enable 
DataWedge. See the system administrator.
Unreadable bar code. Ensure the symbol is not defaced.
Distance between exit 
window and bar code is 
incorrect.
Place the device within proper scanning range.
Device is not 
programmed for the bar 
code.
Program the device to accept the type of bar code 
being scanned. Refer to the EMDK or DataWedge 
application.
Device is not 
programmed to 
generate a beep.
If the device does not beep on a good decode, set the 
application to generate a beep on good decode.
Battery is low. If the scanner stops emitting a laser beam upon a 
trigger press, check the battery level. When the 
battery is low, the scanner shuts off before the device 
low battery condition notification. Note: If the scanner 
is still not reading symbols, contact the distributor or 
the Global Customer Support Center.
Device cannot find 
any Bluetooth 
devices nearby.
Too far from other 
Bluetooth devices.
Move closer to the other Bluetooth device(s), within a 
range of 10 meters (32.8 feet).
The Bluetooth device(s) 
nearby are not turned 
on.
Turn on the Bluetooth device(s) to find.
The Bluetooth device(s) 
are not in discoverable 
mode.
Set the Bluetooth device(s) to discoverable mode. If 
needed, refer to the device’s user documentation for 
help.
Cannot unlock 
device.
User enters incorrect 
password.
If the user enters an incorrect password five times, 
the user is requested to wait for 30 seconds when 
using a PIN, Pattern or Password.
Multi-User mode is 
causing undefined 
behavior.
Multi-User mode is not 
supported by the 
Mobility DNA Enterprise 
License.
Perform a soft or hard reset on the device.
Table 19    Troubleshooting the Device  (Continued)
Problem Cause Solution