Dell Rugged Control Center Version 4.2 User's Guide
Summary
This user guide documents Dell Rugged Control Center Version 4.2, a Windows-based application for managing and configuring Dell Rugged laptops and tablets. It covers dashboard access, program management, feature list navigation, and settings configuration including barcode scanner module setup, GPS settings, touchscreen calibration, and wireless controls. New features in version 4.2 include enhanced barcode support and updated UI elements. Targeted at field operators and IT administrators managing Dell Rugged devices in military, industrial, and public safety environments.
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Dell Rugged Control Center Version 4.2 User's Guide
June 2021 Rev. A01
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Dell Rugged Control Center Version 4.2 User's Guide June 2021 Rev. A01
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of d...
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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to Dell Rugged Control Center..................................................................4 Chapter 2: What is new in Dell Rugged Control Center 4.2?................
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Introduction to Dell Rugged Control Center Dell Rugged Control Center brings mission-critical tasks to the forefront of your rugged device, making them easily accessible. Some of the tasks include con...
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What is new in Dell Rugged Control Center The following are the new features, and updates to the existing features in this release: Added Dell Scanner Module with USB feature Renamed Presentation Mode...
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Accessing Dashboard Use the DASHBOARD section to configure hardware and software controls to access key rugged device features and view system information. You can view different types of information ...
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Figure 2. Programable Buttons Accessing Dashboard
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Accessing Program Use the PROGRAM section to customize the programmable buttons and edge menus to access various tools, applications, modes, GPS, and so on. You can also configure the GPS. After custo...
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Accessing Feature List Use the FEATURE LIST section to enable or disable any feature and to program your rugged device. You can use the toggle button to change the status, launch button to open the fe...
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Accessing Settings Use the SETTINGS section to configure the settings of this application on your rugged device. This includes managing the keyboard backlight and enabling or disabling the stealth and...
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Barcode Settings You can use the barcode settings feature to capture and read information that is contained in a barcode. In Rugged Control Center, you can connect an external scanner to your system, ...
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Download and install Dell Scanner Module with USB Driver Prerequisites To install the Dell Scanner Module with USB driver, ensure that Rugged Control Center is updated to version 4.2 or later, and the...
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Front Camera—Uses the system front camera. NOTE: To view the supported symbologies of Dell Scanner Module, Dell Scanner Module with USB and camera-based scanners, see Supported symbologies. You can al...
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Table 1. Supported Symbologies (continued) Symbologies Dell Rugged tablet Dell Barcode Scanner Camera based Scanner Module Module with USB Scanner Micro QR Yes Yes No Datamatrix Yes Yes No PDF417 Yes ...
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Table 2. Symbologies (continued) Symbology Barcode Databar Stacked EAN-8 EAN-13 Interleaved 2 of 5 UPC-A UPC-E QR Code Supported Symbologies for External Scanners Dell Scanner Module and Dell Scanner ...
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Table 3. Symbologies Symbology Variants 1D Symbologies Code 39 Standard Full ASCII Code 32 / Italian Pharmacode Trioptic Code 128 Standard EAN-128 ISBT-128 Codabar Standard Code 11 Standard Matrix 2 o...
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Table 3. Symbologies (continued) Symbology Variants Canada Postal Netherlands KIX Code US Planet USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail UPU FICS Postal Mailmark French Lottery Posti4S Korean 3 of 5 PDF St...
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Table 3. Symbologies (continued) Symbology Variants Digimarc N/A Troubleshooting the External Barcode Scanner About this task After configuration, if the barcode scanner is not displayed in the Settin...
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Customizing Programmable Buttons and Edge Menu You can customize the programmable buttons and edge menus from the DASHBOARD section, PROGRAM section, or from the FEATURE LIST section. Topics: Customiz...
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NOTE: If the application is not listed, click ADD APP, select the required application, and click Open. Add a URL Steps 1. Launch Dell Rugged Control Center. 2. Go to PROGRAM, select the Programmable ...
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Table 4. Feature List (continued) Category Feature Name Description Flashlight This feature allows you to switch the flash light on or off. Keyboard backlight This feature allows you to switch the key...
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Table 4. Feature List (continued) Category Feature Name Description Project screen This feature allows you to turn the project screen on or off. Tablet personal computer settings This feature allows y...
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Customize Edge Menu from Feature List Steps 1. Launch Dell Rugged Control Center. 2. Go to the FEATURE LIST section, select the required feature that you want to add in the edge menu, and click . The ...
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How to Program Buttons in BIOS About this task If Rugged Control Center is not installed in your system, you can customize the programmable buttons in BIOS. NOTE: This feature will be available from B...
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Policy Generation and Distribution This chapter provides details about the administrative features of Dell Rugged Control Center. Admin is a default user profile that is created for the user who is a ...
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Steps 1. Run the Rcc Gpo.msi installer file. By default, the installer is installed to %programfiles%\Dell\Rugged Control Center\gpo. You can move this template to %systemroot%\policydefinitions (loca...
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Figure 9. Policy Generator Download Rugged Control Center Steps 1. Go to www.dell.com/support. 2. Enter the model number in the Keyword field and click Search. For example: Latitude 7220 Rugged Extrem...
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Contacting Dell About this task NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information from your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell p...
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| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 28 |
| File Size | 1.98 MB |
| Published | June 25, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I install Dell Rugged Control Center?
Double-click the .msi installer file, click Next, then Install and Yes to provide admin rights.
How do I download the latest version of the software?
Go to www.dell.com/support, enter the model number, and click DRIVERS & DOWNLOADS.
Is the Policy section available in normal operation?
No, the Policy section is disabled under normal operation and requires launching the application with a policy parameter.