Honeywell Thor VX9 User manual

Thor™ VX9 Vehicle-Mount Computer
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Embedded Standard 2009 Operating System
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Windows
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User’s Guide

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Chapter 1 - Thor VX9 Agency Information
FCC Rules, Part 15..............................................................................................................1-1
FCC 5GHz Statement ..........................................................................................................1-1
Industry Canada...................................................................................................................1-1
EMC Directive Requirements:..............................................................................................1-1
Li-Ion Battery........................................................................................................................1-1
RF Safety Notice..................................................................................................................1-2
Bluetooth..............................................................................................................................1-2
Honeywell Scanning & Mobility Product Environmental Information....................................1-2
CE Mark ...............................................................................................................................1-2
Dealer License - Republic of Singapore ..............................................................................1-2
Li-Ion Battery........................................................................................................................1-2
Vehicle Power Supply Connection Safety Statement ..........................................................1-2
Chapter 2 - Introduction
Overview ..............................................................................................................................2-1
About this Guide ..................................................................................................................2-1
Out of the Box ......................................................................................................................2-1
Initial Setup for Thor VX9.....................................................................................................2-2
Hardware Setup .............................................................................................................2-2
Software .........................................................................................................................2-2
First Boot..................................................................................................................2-2
Software setup .........................................................................................................2-2
Components.........................................................................................................................2-3
Connector Panel ............................................................................................................2-3
Inside the Thor VX9 .......................................................................................................2-3
Buttons and LEDs ..........................................................................................................2-3
LED Indications ..............................................................................................................2-4
Power LED ...............................................................................................................2-4
UPS Mode LED........................................................................................................2-4
COM Port LEDs .......................................................................................................2-4
Tapping the Touch Screen with a Stylus .............................................................................2-5
Setup Terminal Emulation Parameters ................................................................................2-5
Cleaning the Touch Screen .................................................................................................2-6
Data Entry ............................................................................................................................2-6
Keyboard Data Entry......................................................................................................2-6
Bar Code Data Entry ......................................................................................................2-6
Touch Screen Entry .......................................................................................................2-6
Soft Keyboard Entry .......................................................................................................2-7
Chapter 3 - Hardware Overview
System Hardware ................................................................................................................3-1
802.11 Wireless Client ...................................................................................................3-1
Central Processing Unit .................................................................................................3-1
Input/Output Components ..............................................................................................3-1
Table of Contents

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System Memory............................................................................................................. 3-1
Video Subsystem........................................................................................................... 3-1
Audio Interface............................................................................................................... 3-1
Card Slots......................................................................................................................3-1
Bluetooth........................................................................................................................ 3-1
WWAN ........................................................................................................................... 3-1
Power Input ......................................................................................................................... 3-2
Uninterruptible Power Supply ........................................................................................ 3-2
Backup Battery .............................................................................................................. 3-2
PCMCIA Slot ....................................................................................................................... 3-2
Power Management ............................................................................................................ 3-2
Physical Controls................................................................................................................. 3-2
Power Button ................................................................................................................. 3-2
Display Brightness Buttons............................................................................................3-3
External Connectors ............................................................................................................ 3-4
Power Supply Connector ............................................................................................... 3-4
Serial Connector – COM1.............................................................................................. 3-4
Serial Connector – COM2.............................................................................................. 3-4
Keyboard/Mouse Connector .......................................................................................... 3-4
Ethernet Connector........................................................................................................ 3-4
Audio and Microphone Connectors ............................................................................... 3-5
Antenna Connectors ...................................................................................................... 3-5
Multipurpose Connector................................................................................................. 3-6
Multipurpose Dongle Cables.................................................................................... 3-6
Keyboards ........................................................................................................................... 3-7
95-key Keyboard............................................................................................................ 3-7
Key Maps................................................................................................................. 3-7
NumLock.................................................................................................................. 3-7
CapsLock and Scroll Lock ....................................................................................... 3-7
Keyboard Backlight.................................................................................................. 3-8
60-key Keyboard............................................................................................................ 3-8
Key Maps................................................................................................................. 3-8
Unused Key Functions............................................................................................. 3-8
NumLock.................................................................................................................. 3-8
Keyboard Backlight.................................................................................................. 3-9
Control Keys ............................................................................................................ 3-9
Keyboard LEDs...................................................................................................... 3-10
CAPS LED ....................................................................................................... 3-10
Secondary Keys LED....................................................................................... 3-10
IBM 3270 Keypad Overlay..................................................................................... 3-11
IBM 5250 Keypad Overlay..................................................................................... 3-11
General Windows Keyboard Shortcuts........................................................................ 3-12
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse................................................................................................. 3-13
Virtual Keyboard .......................................................................................................... 3-13
Display............................................................................................................................... 3-14
Cleaning the Display.................................................................................................... 3-14
Touch Screen .............................................................................................................. 3-14
Screen Blanking........................................................................................................... 3-14

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PCMCIA Slots....................................................................................................................3-14
Install PCMCIA Cards.................................................................................................. 3-15
PCMCIA Pinout...................................................................................................... 3-15
Power Supply ....................................................................................................................3-16
Uninterruptible Power Supply Battery Pack................................................................. 3-16
CMOS Battery.............................................................................................................. 3-16
Hardware Problems........................................................................................................... 3-17
Power Source .............................................................................................................. 3-17
Keyboard ..................................................................................................................... 3-17
Display / Touch Screen................................................................................................ 3-18
Hard Disk Drive............................................................................................................ 3-18
Memory Conflicts......................................................................................................... 3-18
Optional Devices.......................................................................................................... 3-19
Chapter 4 - Software
Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 4-1
Operating System................................................................................................................4-1
BIOS Setup.......................................................................................................................... 4-1
Accessing the BIOS Setup ............................................................................................ 4-2
AMI BIOS................................................................................................................. 4-2
Phoenix BIOS .......................................................................................................... 4-2
Identifying Drives in the Thor VX9 ................................................................................. 4-2
AMI BIOS................................................................................................................. 4-2
Phoenix BIOS .......................................................................................................... 4-2
Integrated Devices......................................................................................................... 4-2
AMI BIOS................................................................................................................. 4-2
Phoenix BIOS .......................................................................................................... 4-2
Boot Priority ...................................................................................................................4-3
AMI BIOS................................................................................................................. 4-3
Phoenix BIOS .......................................................................................................... 4-3
PXE - Pre Boot Execution.............................................................................................. 4-3
AMI BIOS................................................................................................................. 4-3
Phoenix BIOS .......................................................................................................... 4-3
Exit BIOS Configuration................................................................................................. 4-4
AMI BIOS................................................................................................................. 4-4
Phoenix BIOS .......................................................................................................... 4-4
Microsoft Windows Setup and Configuration....................................................................... 4-5
Microsoft Windows License Agreement (First Boot)...................................................... 4-5
Drive C Directory Structure............................................................................................ 4-5
Software Loaded on Drive C.................................................................................... 4-5
Microsoft Windows............................................................................................. 4-6
Device Drivers.................................................................................................... 4-6
Radio Software .................................................................................................. 4-6
Touch Screen Software ..................................................................................... 4-6
RFTerm®Software............................................................................................. 4-6
VMT Manager .................................................................................................... 4-6
Thor VX9 Configuration Options.......................................................................................... 4-7
Date and Time ............................................................................................................... 4-7

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Power Management....................................................................................................... 4-7
Speaker Volume ............................................................................................................ 4-7
Connect Bluetooth Devices ........................................................................................... 4-7
Restart/Shutdown .......................................................................................................... 4-8
Soft Keyboard ................................................................................................................ 4-8
Calibrate Touch Screen................................................................................................. 4-8
Touch Screen ...................................................................................................................... 4-8
Calibrating the Touch Screen ........................................................................................ 4-8
Disabling the Touch Screen........................................................................................... 4-8
Network Configuration ......................................................................................................... 4-9
802.11 Wireless Radios................................................................................................. 4-9
Ethernet Connector........................................................................................................ 4-9
WWAN ........................................................................................................................... 4-9
Bluetooth........................................................................................................................ 4-9
VMT Manager.................................................................................................................... 4-10
Main Tab...................................................................................................................... 4-10
General Settings Tab................................................................................................... 4-11
UPS Tab ...................................................................................................................... 4-13
Display Backlight Tab .................................................................................................. 4-14
Advanced Tab.............................................................................................................. 4-15
Freefloat Access*One TE (Optional) ................................................................................. 4-16
Freefloat WLinq Wedge..................................................................................................... 4-16
Configuration ............................................................................................................... 4-16
Loading an Operating System on the Thor VX9................................................................ 4-17
Thor VX9 Recovery DVD............................................................................................. 4-17
Using the Recovery DVD....................................................................................... 4-17
Launching the RS2 Wizard .............................................................................. 4-18
Using the RS2 Wizard...................................................................................... 4-18
Thor VX9 Drivers CD-ROM ......................................................................................... 4-18
Startup Problems............................................................................................................... 4-19
Bypassing Microsoft Windows Startup ........................................................................ 4-19
Verifying Boot Order .................................................................................................... 4-19
Setting System Time and Date.................................................................................... 4-19
Chapter 5 - Wireless Network Configuration
Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 5-1
Laird Wireless Network Configuration ................................................................................. 5-1
Important Notes ............................................................................................................. 5-1
Laird Connection Manager ............................................................................................ 5-1
Tray Icon.................................................................................................................. 5-1
Wireless Zero Config Utility ..................................................................................... 5-2
To Switch Control to the Wireless Zero Config Utility ........................................ 5-2
To Switch Control to LCM .................................................................................. 5-2
Status....................................................................................................................... 5-3
Configuration ........................................................................................................... 5-4
Wi-Fi Checkbox.................................................................................................. 5-4
Manage Profiles................................................................................................. 5-4
Profile........................................................................................................... 5-4

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Profile:.................................................................................................... 5-4
New........................................................................................................ 5-4
Delete..................................................................................................... 5-5
Parameters............................................................................................. 5-5
Globals......................................................................................................... 5-6
Admin Login ................................................................................................. 5-9
Diagnostics ............................................................................................................ 5-10
Status............................................................................................................... 5-10
Ping.................................................................................................................. 5-11
Utilities ............................................................................................................. 5-12
Sign-On vs. Stored Credentials ................................................................................... 5-13
To Use Stored Credentials .................................................................................... 5-13
To Use Sign On Screen......................................................................................... 5-13
Windows Certificate Store vs. Certs Path.................................................................... 5-15
User Certificates .................................................................................................... 5-15
Root CA Certificates .............................................................................................. 5-15
Certs Path ........................................................................................................ 5-15
Windows Certificate Store................................................................................ 5-15
Configuring the Profile ................................................................................................. 5-16
No Security ............................................................................................................ 5-17
WEP....................................................................................................................... 5-18
LEAP...................................................................................................................... 5-19
PEAP/MSCHAP..................................................................................................... 5-20
PEAP/GTC............................................................................................................. 5-22
WPA/LEAP ............................................................................................................ 5-24
EAP-FAST ............................................................................................................. 5-26
EAP-TLS................................................................................................................ 5-28
EAP-TTLS.............................................................................................................. 5-30
PEAP-TLS ............................................................................................................. 5-32
WPA PSK .............................................................................................................. 5-34
Summit Wireless Network Configuration ........................................................................... 5-35
Important Notes ........................................................................................................... 5-35
Summit Client Utility..................................................................................................... 5-35
Help ....................................................................................................................... 5-35
Summit Tray Icon................................................................................................... 5-36
Wireless Zero Config Utility ................................................................................... 5-37
Switch Control to Wireless Zero Config Utility ................................................. 5-37
Switch Control to SCU ..................................................................................... 5-37
Main............................................................................................................................. 5-37
Admin Login........................................................................................................... 5-38
Profile........................................................................................................................... 5-39
Buttons................................................................................................................... 5-40
Profile Parameters ................................................................................................. 5-40
Status........................................................................................................................... 5-41
Diags............................................................................................................................ 5-42
Global ..........................................................................................................................5-43
Custom Parameter Option ..................................................................................... 5-44
Global Parameters................................................................................................. 5-44

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Logon Options ....................................................................................................... 5-47
Single Signon................................................................................................... 5-47
Pre-Logon Connection..................................................................................... 5-47
Sign-On vs. Stored Credentials ................................................................................... 5-48
Use Stored Credentials.......................................................................................... 5-48
Use Sign On Screen .............................................................................................. 5-49
Use Windows Username and Password ............................................................... 5-49
Windows Certificate Store vs. Certs Path.................................................................... 5-50
User Certificates .................................................................................................... 5-50
Root CA Certificates .............................................................................................. 5-50
Use the Certs Path ................................................................................................ 5-50
Use Windows Certificate Store .............................................................................. 5-50
Configuring the Profile ................................................................................................. 5-51
No Security ............................................................................................................ 5-51
WEP....................................................................................................................... 5-52
LEAP...................................................................................................................... 5-53
PEAP/MSCHAP..................................................................................................... 5-54
PEAP/GTC............................................................................................................. 5-56
WPA/LEAP ............................................................................................................ 5-58
EAP-FAST ............................................................................................................. 5-59
EAP-TLS................................................................................................................ 5-61
WPA PSK .............................................................................................................. 5-63
Certificates......................................................................................................................... 5-64
Generate a Root CA Certificate................................................................................... 5-64
Install a Root CA Certificate......................................................................................... 5-66
Manual Launch ...................................................................................................... 5-67
Certificate Wizard .................................................................................................. 5-67
Complete the Root CA Certificate Installation ....................................................... 5-68
Generate a User Certificate......................................................................................... 5-68
Export a User Certificate.............................................................................................. 5-70
Install a User Certificate............................................................................................... 5-70
Manual Launch ...................................................................................................... 5-71
Certificate Wizard .................................................................................................. 5-71
Complete User certificate Installation .................................................................... 5-71
Atheros Client Utility ..........................................................................................................5-72
Wireless Zero Config ................................................................................................... 5-72
Using the ACU............................................................................................................. 5-72
No Security ............................................................................................................ 5-73
WEP....................................................................................................................... 5-74
LEAP...................................................................................................................... 5-75
WPA-PSK .............................................................................................................. 5-76
PEAP/MS-CHAP.................................................................................................... 5-77
PEAP-GTC ............................................................................................................ 5-78
EAP-TLS................................................................................................................ 5-79
WPA LEAP ............................................................................................................ 5-80
EAP-FAST ............................................................................................................. 5-81
Broadcom Wireless Utility.................................................................................................. 5-83
Wireless Zero Config ................................................................................................... 5-83

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Using the BWU ............................................................................................................ 5-83
No Security ............................................................................................................ 5-84
WEP....................................................................................................................... 5-85
LEAP...................................................................................................................... 5-86
WPA-PSK .............................................................................................................. 5-87
PEAP/MS-CHAP.................................................................................................... 5-88
PEAP-GTC ............................................................................................................ 5-89
EAP-TLS................................................................................................................ 5-90
WPA LEAP ............................................................................................................ 5-92
EAP-FAST ............................................................................................................. 5-93
Bluetooth ........................................................................................................................... 5-94
8650 Bluetooth Ring Scanner/Imager.......................................................................... 5-94
Devices Tab................................................................................................................. 5-94
Options Tab ................................................................................................................. 5-95
COM Ports Tab............................................................................................................ 5-96
Hardware Tab.............................................................................................................. 5-96
SIM Card Installation ......................................................................................................... 5-97
Requirements .............................................................................................................. 5-97
Installation....................................................................................................................5-97
Option GlobeTrotter Connect ............................................................................................ 5-99
SIM Card PIN............................................................................................................... 5-99
Using Option GlobeTrotter Connect ............................................................................ 5-99
OneClick Internet............................................................................................................. 5-100
Preparing for Initial Use on the Thor VX9.................................................................. 5-100
Install SIM Card ................................................................................................... 5-100
Load Firmware..................................................................................................... 5-100
Activation ............................................................................................................. 5-101
Using OneClick Internet............................................................................................. 5-103
Connection Management..................................................................................... 5-103
Menu Buttons............................................................................................................. 5-103
Radio Button ........................................................................................................ 5-103
Statistics Button ................................................................................................... 5-103
Update Button...................................................................................................... 5-104
Help Button .......................................................................................................... 5-104
Settings Button .................................................................................................... 5-104
Profile......................................................................................................................... 5-105
Buttons................................................................................................................. 5-105
Parameters .......................................................................................................... 5-105
Network...................................................................................................................... 5-106
Network with SIM Card ........................................................................................ 5-106
Select Connection.......................................................................................... 5-106
Select Network............................................................................................... 5-106
CDMA Network .................................................................................................... 5-107
History........................................................................................................................ 5-108
PIN............................................................................................................................. 5-109
Activate/Deactivate PIN ....................................................................................... 5-109
Change PIN ......................................................................................................... 5-109
Info............................................................................................................................. 5-110

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Firmware.................................................................................................................... 5-111
Activation on CDMA............................................................................................. 5-111
General...................................................................................................................... 5-112
Application ................................................................................................................. 5-113
Application Buttons.................................................................................................... 5-113
SMS ..................................................................................................................... 5-113
Web Browser ....................................................................................................... 5-113
Email.................................................................................................................... 5-113
GPS ..................................................................................................................... 5-113
About ......................................................................................................................... 5-114
System Requirements ......................................................................................... 5-114
Supported Languages ......................................................................................... 5-114
Installing or Upgrading OneClick Internet ............................................................ 5-114
Installation............................................................................................................ 5-114
OneClick Internet Connection Manager..................................................................... 5-117
Connection Management..................................................................................... 5-117
Information Buttons.............................................................................................. 5-118
Chapter 6 - Key Maps
95-key Keypad with Pointing Device ................................................................................... 6-1
Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies................................................................................... 6-1
60-key Standard Keypad .....................................................................................................6-2
60 Key KeyMap 101-Key Equivalencies........................................................................ 6-2
IBM Terminal Emulation ................................................................................................ 6-6
IBM 3270 Keypad Overlay....................................................................................... 6-6
IBM 5250 Keypad Overlay....................................................................................... 6-7
Chapter 7 - Specifications and Reference Material
Physical Specifications ........................................................................................................ 7-1
Environmental Specifications .............................................................................................. 7-2
Display Specifications..........................................................................................................7-2
Operating System................................................................................................................7-2
Radio Options...................................................................................................................... 7-2
Port and Connector Pinouts ................................................................................................ 7-3
Power Supply Connector ............................................................................................... 7-3
COM1 ............................................................................................................................7-3
COM2 ............................................................................................................................7-3
Keyboard/Mouse Connector .......................................................................................... 7-4
RJ45 Connector............................................................................................................. 7-4
Multipurpose Connector................................................................................................. 7-5
Multipurpose Dongle Cable Connectors .................................................................. 7-5
D15 Female Connector...................................................................................... 7-5
USB Connector.................................................................................................. 7-5
Serial Connector - COM4................................................................................... 7-6
Chapter 8 - Customer Support
Product Service and Repair................................................................................................. 8-1

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Technical Assistance........................................................................................................... 8-1
Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................. 8-1

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Thor VX9 Agency Information
Thor VX9 mobile computers meet or exceed the requirements of all applicable standards organizations for safe operation. How-
ever as with any electrical equipment, the best way to ensure safe operation is to operate them according to the agency guide-
lines that follow. Read these guidelines before using your Thor VX9.
This documentation is relevant for the following Thor models: VM9.
FCC Rules, Part 15
This device complies with FCC Rules, part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Opera-
tion of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to cor-
rect the interference at his own expense.
Caution: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Honeywell may void the FCC authoriza-
tion to operate this equipment.
FCC 5GHz Statement
LAN devices are restricted to indoor use only in the band 5150-5250 MHz.
For the band 5600-5650 MHz, no operation is permitted.
Industry Canada
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A
respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas
de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe A prescrites dans le Régle-
ment sur le brouillage radioélectrique édits par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
EMC Directive Requirements:
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures.
Li-Ion Battery
When disposing of the Thor VX9 main battery, the following precautions should be observed: The battery should be disposed of
properly. The battery should not be disassembled or crushed. The battery should not be heated above 212°F (100°C) or incin-
erated.
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. The battery should be disposed of by
a qualified recycler or hazardous materials handler. Do not incinerate the battery or dispose of the battery with general
waste materials.
When using IEEE 802.11a wireless LAN, this product is restricted to indoor use, due to its operation in the 5.15- to 5.25-
GHz Frequency range. The FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range of 5.15 GHz to 5.25
GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. High-power radar is allocat-
ed as the primary user of the 5.25- to 5.35-GHz and 5.65- to 5.85-GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interfer-
ence with and/or damage to this device.
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RF Safety Notice
Bluetooth and GSM technology are not available in Brazil. Bluetooth e tecnologia GSM não estão disponíveis no Brasil.
Bluetooth
Honeywell Scanning & Mobility Product Environmental Information
Refer to www.honeywellaidc.com/environmental for the RoHS / REACH / WEEE information.
CE Mark
The CE marking on the product indicates that this device is in conformity with the following directives:
• 1995/5/EC R&TTE
• 2011/65/EU RoHS (Recast)
In addition, complies to 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive, when shipped with recommended power supply.
European contact:
Hand Held Products Europe BV
Nijverheidsweg 9-13
5627 BT Eindhoven
The Netherlands
Honeywell shall not be liable for use of our product with equipment (i.e., power supplies, personal computers, etc.) that is not CE
marked and does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.
Dealer License - Republic of Singapore
Li-Ion Battery
When disposing of the Thor VX9 UPS battery, the following precautions should be observed: The battery should be disposed of
properly. The battery should not be disassembled or crushed. The battery should not be heated above 212°F (100°C) or incin-
erated.
Vehicle Power Supply Connection Safety Statement
Vehicle Power Supply Connection: If the supply connection is made directly to the battery, a 10A slow-blow fuse should be
installed in the positive lead within 5 inches (12.7 cm.) of the battery positive (+) terminal.
This device is intended to transmit RF energy. For protection against RF exposure to humans and in accordance with
FCC rules and Industry Canada rules, this transmitter should be installed such that a minimum separation distance of
at least 20 cm (7.8 in.) is maintained between the antenna and the general population. This device is not to be co-located
with other transmitters.
Class II
Republic of Singapore - Dealer License Number DA103458 complies with IDA Standards.

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Introduction
Overview
Out of the Box
The following items may be packaged separately:
• Thor VX9
• RAM vehicle mounting kit
• Optional external keyboard
• DC/DC power supply
If you ordered any additional accessories for the Thor VX9, verify they are also included with the order. Keep the original pack-
aging material in the event the Thor VX9 should need to be returned for service. For details, see Product Service and Repair
(page 8-1).
The Thor VX9 Vehicle-Mount Computer (VMT) is a rugged, vehicle-
mounted, PC (Personal Computer) equipped with a Microsoft®Win-
dows®operating system. The Thor VX9 is capable of wireless data com-
munications from a fork-lift truck or any properly configured vehicle. The
unit uses an 802.11radio for wireless data communications.
The Thor VX9 is a tablet-style computer and features a color display.
The touch-screen display supports graphic features and Microsoft Win-
dows icons that the Windows operating system supports. An illuminated
keyboard is available to facilitate use in dimly lit areas.
About this Guide
This user’s guide has been developed for the Thor VX9 with the following
operating systems:
• Windows®7 Professional
• Windows®XP Professional
• Windows®Embedded Standard
• Windows®XP Embedded
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Initial Setup for Thor VX9
This section’s instructions are based on the assumption that your new system is pre-configured and requires only accessory
installation (e.g. antenna, external keyboard and/or bar code scanner) and a power source.
Hardware Setup
In general, the sequence of events to prepare the Thor VX9 for use is:
1. Install Mounting Brackets (page 4-2) (and keyboard mounting bracket) on vehicle.
2. Secure Thor VX9 in Mounting Bracket Assembly.
3. Connect Vehicle Power (page 4-14) to the Thor VX9. Route the power cable to a DC/DC converter then to the vehicle
battery.
4. An optional screen blanking box may also be connected to the Thor VX9.
5. Connect accessories to Thor VX9, e.g. scanner, keyboard.
6. Secure all cables to the Thor VX9 with the Strain Relief Cable Clamps.
7. Turn the Thor VX9 on.
The Thor VX9 and its keyboard should be mounted in an area in the vehicle where it:
• Does not obstruct the vehicle driver’s vision or safe vehicle operation.
• Can be easily accessed by anyone seated in the driver’s seat.
Software
This section only applies if the Thor VX9 was ordered with an operating system. For a Thor VX9 ordered without an oper-
ating system, see Loading an Operating System on the Thor VX9 (page 4-17).
First Boot
If your Thor VX9 is shipped with a Microsoft Windows operating system pre-installed, it may be necessary to complete
the Windows licensing/registration screens when starting the Thor VX9 for the first time. To complete this information,
you may need the Microsoft Windows software/product key that was included with the Thor VX9.
If a EULA (End User Licensing Agreement) is displayed, review the EULA and indicate your acceptance. If the EULA
is declined, the Thor VX9 may reboot and display the EULA again.
Software setup
Hardware setup should be completed before starting software setup.
1. If prompted, Calibrate Touch Screen (page 4-8).
2. Set parameters for Power Management (page 4-7).
3. Adjust Speaker Volume (page 4-7).
4. Connect Bluetooth Devices (page 4-7).
5. Complete Wireless Network Configuration (page 5-1).
6. Set terminal emulation parameters.

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Components
Connector Panel
Inside the Thor VX9
Buttons and LEDs
1. Connection for external antenna
2. Power supply
3. COM2 port
4. COM1 port
5. Keyboard/mouse
6. RJ-45 10/100 LAN
7. USB 2.0 port
8. Multipurpose Connection (provides
USB, COM4 or both with optional cable)
9. Audio Out 3.5 mm
10. Mic In 3.5 mm
1. Torx 20 Screws
2. PCMCIA Card Slots, optional
3. PCMCIA Card Ejection
Buttons
1. Power Button
2. Power LED
3. Decrease Display Brightness
4. UPS LED
5. Increase Display Brightness
6. COM2 LED - Yellow light indicates
+12V from pin 9
7. COM1 LED - Green light indicates +5V
from pin 9

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LED Indications
Power LED
The Power LED is located beside the power button.
UPS Mode LED
The UPS Mode LED is located between the Brightness control buttons.
COM Port LEDs
The COM Port LEDs are located next to the COM port connectors.
Function Power LED
Off and not powered Off (no light)
Off but powered Green flash very slow
Operating normally Green on
Suspend Green flashing slow
Black-out Screen Green flashing fast
Over voltage shutdown Red on
Over temperature Red flashing
Function UPS Mode LED
UPS battery powered Green flashing fast
UPS battery charging Green on or flashing slow
UPS battery charged Off (no light)
Function Hard Drive LED
COM1 has +5V on pin 9 Green
COM2 has +12V on pin 9 Amber
No power on pin 9 Off (dark)

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Tapping the Touch Screen with a Stylus
Note: Always use the point of the stylus for tapping or making strokes on the touch screen.
Never use an actual pen, pencil, or sharp/abrasive object to write on the touch screen.
Hold the stylus as if it were a pen or pencil. Touch an element on the screen with the tip of the stylus then remove the stylus from
the screen.
Firmly press the stylus into the stylus holder when the stylus is not in use.
Using a stylus is similar to moving the mouse pointer then left-clicking icons on a desktop computer screen.
Using the stylus to tap icons on the touch screen is the basic action that can:
• Open applications
• Choose menu commands
• Select options in dialog boxes or drop-down boxes
• Drag the slider in a scroll bar
• Select text by dragging the stylus across the text
• Place the cursor in a text box prior to typing in data
• Place the cursor in a text box prior to retrieving data using a scanner/imager.
Note: If the mouse icon is not displayed, this feature can be enabled by tapping the PenMount icon in the System Tray. From
the menu that pops up, tap the Right Button to enable the mouse icon. When this option is enabled, a checkmark is
displayed in the menu.
A stylus replacement kit is available.
Setup Terminal Emulation Parameters
Note: The instructions below are for Honeywell RFTerm. If a different terminal emulation software is installed on your Thor VX9
refer to the documentation for that software.
Before you make a host connection, you will, at a minimum, need to know:
• the alias name or IP address (Host Address) and
• the port number (Telnet Port) of the host system to properly set up your host session.
1. Make sure the mobile client network settings are configured and functional. If you are connecting over wireless LAN
(802.11x), make sure your mobile client is communicating with the Access Point.
2. From Start > Program, run RFTerm or tap the RFTerm icon on the desktop.
3. Select Session > Configure from the application menu and select the “host type” that you require. This will depend on the
type of host system that you are going to connect to; i.e., 3270 mainframe, AS/400 5250 server or VT host.
4. Enter the “Host Address” of the host system that you wish to connect to. This may either be a DNS name or an IP address
of the host system.
5. Update the telnet port number, if your host application is configured to listen on a specific port. If not, just use the default
telnet port.
6. Select OK.
7. Select Session > Connect from the application menu or tap the “Connect” button on the Tool Bar. Upon a successful
connection, you should see the host application screen displayed.
To change options such as Display, Colors, Cursor, Bar Code, etc., refer to these sections in the RFTerm Reference Guide for
complete descriptions of these and other features.
A right click is generated by tapping the mouse icon , usually located in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
After tapping, the mouse icon highlights the right button. The next touch screen tap is treated as a right click. The
mouse icon returns to the left button highlighted so subsequent taps are treated as left clicks.

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Cleaning the Touch Screen
Note: These instructions are for components made of glass. If there is a removable protective film sheet on the display, remove
the film sheet before cleaning the screen.
Keep fingers and rough or sharp objects away from the bar code reader scanning aperture and the mobile device touch screen.
If the glass becomes soiled or smudged, clean only with a standard household cleaner such as Windex® without vinegar or use
isopropyl alcohol. Dampen the cloth with the cleaner and then wipe the surface.
Do not use paper towels or harsh-chemical-based cleaning fluids since they may result in damage to the glass surface. Use a
clean, damp, lint-free cloth.
Do not scrub optical surfaces. If possible, clean only those areas which are soiled. Lint and particulates can be removed with
clean, filtered canned air.
Data Entry
You can enter data into the Thor VX9 through several different methods. A tethered scanner connected to the COM1 serial port
or a Bluetooth scanner provides bar code data entry, the serial ports are used to input/output data, keyboards provide manual
entry and the touch screen also provides manual entry (simulating a desktop PC’s mouse).
Keyboard Data Entry
Refer to Key Maps (page 6-1) for 101-key keyboard equivalent keypresses.
The keyboard is used to manually input data that is not collected otherwise. Almost any function that a full sized computer
keyboard can provide is duplicated on the VMT keyboard but it may take a few more keystrokes to accomplish a keyed task.
When using the 60-key keyboard almost every key has two or three different functions. The primary alpha or numeric char-
acter is printed on the key.
For example, when the 2nd key is selected pressing the desired second-function key produces the 2nd character i.e. 2nd + F1
toggles the CAPS Lock function. The specific 2nd character is printed above the corresponding key.
Bar Code Data Entry
The Thor VX9 supports an accessory bar code label reading device. Keyboard data entries can be mixed with bar code
data entries. Any scanner that decodes the bar code internally and outputs an RS-232 data stream may be used. COM
port 1 is designed to be used with a hand held tethered bar code scanner. Also, a Bluetooth bar code scanner can be used
to enter bar code data into the Thor VX9.
COM1 must be set to +5V on pin 9 when using a tethered serial scanner. See VMT Manager (page 4-10).
Touch Screen Entry
Note: The touch screen should be calibrated before initial use. See Calibrate Touch Screen (page 4-8).
Note: Always use the point of the stylus for tapping or making strokes on the display. Never use an actual pen, pencil or
sharp object to write on the touch screen.
The touch screen input performs the same function as the mouse that is used to point to and click elements on a desk top
computer. A stylus is used in the same manner as a mouse – single-tap or double-tap to select menu options, drag the sty-
lus across text to select, hold the stylus down to activate slider bars, etcetera. Right-click is generated by tapping the
mouse icon in the system tray. After tapping, the mouse icon highlights the right button of the icon in red. The next touch
screen tap is treated as a right-click. The mouse icon then returns to the left button highlighted in red so subsequent taps
are treated as left clicks.
Hold the stylus as if it were a pen or pencil. Touch an element on the screen with the tip of the stylus then remove the stylus
from the screen. The touch screen responds to an actuation force (touch) of up to 4 oz. of pressure.
The touch screen can be used in conjunction with the keyboard and scanner.
• Touch the stylus to the field of the data entry form to receive the next data feed.
• The cursor begins to flash in the field.