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VX6 Reference Guide
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Revision Notice
VX6 Reference Guide
Upgrade From Revision E to Revision F
Section Explanation
Entire Manual Added CE 5.0 information and instruction where applicable.
Chapter 1 – Introduction Added Bluetooth information.
Revised “Accessories” listing.
Chapter 2 – Physical Description
and Layout
Added Bluetooth information.
Revised “Vehicle 12-80VDC Power Connection” with updated graphic.
Chapter 3 – System Configuration Added Bluetooth information.
Revised “Mixer” and “Step 3: Check Barcode Length” sections.
Revised “Enabling GrabTime”.
Revised “Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration” for Avalanche
Mobility Center.
Chapter 5 – Wireless Network
Configuration
Updated chapter for EAP-FAST support, tray icon, help feature, etc.
included in latest version of SCU.
Revised section: “Admin login”.
Note: A complete revision history is included in Appendix C, “Reference Material”.

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CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTION 1
Overview....................................................................................................................1
When to Use this Guide............................................................................................2
Document Conventions ............................................................................................................3
Quick Start.................................................................................................................4
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................4
Entering the Multi AppLock Activation Key...........................................................................5
Hotkey (Activation hotkey)....................................................................................................5
Touch......................................................................................................................................5
Components..............................................................................................................6
Data Entry..................................................................................................................9
Keyboard Data Entry ................................................................................................................9
Tethered Scanners.....................................................................................................................9
Bluetooth Scanners...................................................................................................................9
RS-232 Data Entry....................................................................................................................9
Touchscreen Entry..................................................................................................................10
Right Click ...........................................................................................................................10
Input Panel (Virtual Keyboard)............................................................................................10
Touchscreen and Mouse.......................................................................................................11
Setup the Radio and Network................................................................................12
Setup Terminal Emulation Parameters ................................................................. 12
ActiveSync – Initial Setup ...................................................................................... 13
USB Connection .....................................................................................................................13
Serial Connection ...................................................................................................................13
Connect.................................................................................................................................13
Radio.......................................................................................................................................13
Bluetooth.................................................................................................................14
Initial Use ...............................................................................................................................14
Settings Tab | Bluetooth Options .........................................................................................15
Report when connection lost.......................................................................................................... 15
Report when reconnected............................................................................................................... 15
Report failure to reconnect............................................................................................................. 15
Computer is connectable................................................................................................................ 15
Computer is discoverable............................................................................................................... 15
Prompt if devices request to pair ................................................................................................... 15
Continuous search.......................................................................................................................... 16

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Subsequent Use.......................................................................................................................16
Bluetooth Devices...................................................................................................................17
Bluetooth Barcode Reader Setup .........................................................................................18
Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 18
VX6 with Label ............................................................................................................................. 18
VX6 without Label ........................................................................................................................ 19
Bluetooth Beep and LED Indications ............................................................................................ 20
Saving Changes to the Registry............................................................................ 21
Getting Help............................................................................................................. 22
Manuals and Accessories...................................................................................... 22
Manuals...................................................................................................................................22
Accessories .............................................................................................................................22
CHAPTER 2PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND LAYOUT 27
Identifying Your VX6...............................................................................................27
Hardware Platforms................................................................................................................27
Software Revisions .................................................................................................................27
Hardware Configuration.........................................................................................28
System Hardware....................................................................................................................28
Central Processing Unit..........................................................................................................29
I/O Components......................................................................................................................29
System Memory......................................................................................................................29
Video Subsystem ....................................................................................................................29
Power Supply..........................................................................................................................30
Uninterruptible Power Supply..............................................................................................30
Backup Battery.....................................................................................................................30
PCMCIA Slots........................................................................................................................30
CF Slot....................................................................................................................................30
SD Slot....................................................................................................................................30
Bluetooth LXEZ Pairing.........................................................................................................31
Power Modes...........................................................................................................32
Physical Controls....................................................................................................33
On/Off Switch.........................................................................................................................33
External Connectors...............................................................................................34
Scanner Serial Connector (COM1).........................................................................................35
Pinout ...................................................................................................................................35
Printer/PC Serial Connector (COM3).....................................................................................36
Pinout ...................................................................................................................................36
Technical Specifications – Connection Cable......................................................................37
RTS/CTS Handshaking and the Serial Port................................................................................... 37
Technical Specifications – Screen Blanking Cable .............................................................38
Ethernet/USB Connector ........................................................................................................39

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Pinout ...................................................................................................................................39
Ethernet/USB Dongle Cables .................................................................................................40
D15 Female Connector.........................................................................................................41
Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 41
USB Host Connector............................................................................................................42
Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 42
USB Client Connector..........................................................................................................42
Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 42
RJ45 Connector....................................................................................................................43
Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 43
Audio Connector.....................................................................................................................44
Pinout ...................................................................................................................................44
Power Supply Connector ........................................................................................................45
Pinout ...................................................................................................................................45
UPS Battery Pack Connectors ................................................................................................46
Input .....................................................................................................................................46
Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 46
Output...................................................................................................................................46
Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 46
UPS Battery Extension Cable Connectors..............................................................................47
Input .....................................................................................................................................47
Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 47
Output...................................................................................................................................47
Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 47
Antenna Connections..............................................................................................................48
Spread Spectrum RF Antenna Connector Pin......................................................................48
Vehicle Remote Antenna Mount..........................................................................................48
Internal Antenna .....................................................................................................................49
The QWERTY Keyboard .........................................................................................50
IBM 3270 Overlay..................................................................................................................50
IBM 5252 Overlay..................................................................................................................50
Key Maps................................................................................................................................51
Custom Key Maps................................................................................................................51
NumLock and the VX6...........................................................................................................51
Keyboard Backlight................................................................................................................51
Keyboard LEDs ......................................................................................................................52
CAPS LED ...........................................................................................................................52
Secondary Keys LED...........................................................................................................53
Control Keys ........................................................................................................................54
General Windows CE Keyboard Shortcuts ............................................................................55
USB Keyboard/Mouse............................................................................................................55
Input Panel (Virtual Keyboard) ..............................................................................................56
Enabling the Input Panel ......................................................................................................57
The Display..............................................................................................................58
Cleaning the Display ..............................................................................................................58
Touchscreen............................................................................................................................58

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Touchscreen Heater..............................................................................................................58
PCMCIA, CF and SD Slots......................................................................................59
PCMCIA Slots........................................................................................................................59
PCMCIA Pinout ...................................................................................................................60
Install PCMCIA Cards .........................................................................................................61
Install the 2.4GHz Type II PCMCIA Radio .................................................................................. 61
CF Card Slot ...........................................................................................................................64
Replace a CF Card................................................................................................................64
SD Card Slot...........................................................................................................................65
Install an SD Card ................................................................................................................65
Power Supply..........................................................................................................66
External Power Supply ...........................................................................................................66
Specifications .......................................................................................................................67
Environmental Specifications ..............................................................................................67
Vehicle 12-80VDC Direct Connection...................................................................................68
VX6 Input Power Specifications..........................................................................................69
Power Adapter Cable ...........................................................................................................69
CMOS Battery ........................................................................................................................70
Fuse.........................................................................................................................................70
CHAPTER 3SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 71
Introduction............................................................................................................. 71
Windows CE Operating System............................................................................. 71
2.4 GHz Radio Configuration.................................................................................................71
Warmboot ...............................................................................................................................71
Coldboot .................................................................................................................................71
Installed Software...................................................................................................72
Software Load.........................................................................................................................72
Software Applications..........................................................................................................72
Java (Optional) .....................................................................................................................73
LXE RFTerm (Optional)......................................................................................................73
AppLock...............................................................................................................................73
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler (Optional) .............................................................................73
Desktop.................................................................................................................... 75
My Computer Folders (Windows CE .NET)..........................................................................76
Folders Copies at Startup........................................................................................................76
My Device Folders (Windows CE 5.0) ..................................................................................76
Start Menu Program Options................................................................................. 77
Communication.......................................................................................................................78
ActiveSync ...........................................................................................................................78
Connect.................................................................................................................................79
Start FTP Server / Stop FTP Server .....................................................................................79

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Command Prompt...................................................................................................................80
Inbox.......................................................................................................................................80
Internet Explorer.....................................................................................................................80
Media Player...........................................................................................................................80
Remote Desktop Connection ..................................................................................................81
Transcriber..............................................................................................................................81
Windows Explorer..................................................................................................................81
Taskbar ...................................................................................................................................82
Advanced Tab ......................................................................................................................82
Control Panel Options............................................................................................83
About ......................................................................................................................................84
Language and Fonts .............................................................................................................85
Identifying Software Versions .............................................................................................86
Radio MAC Address ............................................................................................................86
Accessibility ...........................................................................................................................87
Administrator Control.............................................................................................................88
Bluetooth.................................................................................................................................89
Discover ...............................................................................................................................90
Bluetooth Devices ................................................................................................................91
Bluetooth Device Properties .......................................................................................................... 92
Settings.................................................................................................................................93
Turn Off Bluetooth Button ............................................................................................................ 93
Options........................................................................................................................................... 93
About....................................................................................................................................94
Easy Pairing and Auto-Reconnect........................................................................................95
Certificates..............................................................................................................................96
Date/Time ...............................................................................................................................96
Dialing ....................................................................................................................................97
Display....................................................................................................................................98
Background ..........................................................................................................................98
Appearance...........................................................................................................................98
Backlight ..............................................................................................................................98
Input Panel..............................................................................................................................99
Internet Options ....................................................................................................................100
Windows CE .NET.............................................................................................................100
Windows CE 5.0.................................................................................................................101
Keyboard...............................................................................................................................102
Mixer.....................................................................................................................................103
Mouse ...................................................................................................................................104
Network and Dialup Connections.........................................................................................104
Owner ...................................................................................................................................105
Password...............................................................................................................................106
PC Connection......................................................................................................................107
PCMCIA...............................................................................................................................108
Power ....................................................................................................................................109
Regional Settings..................................................................................................................110

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Windows CE .NET.............................................................................................................110
Windows CE 5.0.................................................................................................................110
Remove Programs.................................................................................................................110
Scanner .................................................................................................................................111
Storage Manager...................................................................................................................111
Stylus ....................................................................................................................................112
Double Tap.........................................................................................................................112
Calibration..........................................................................................................................112
System...................................................................................................................................113
General ...............................................................................................................................113
Memory ..............................................................................................................................114
Device Name......................................................................................................................114
Copyrights ..........................................................................................................................114
Terminal Server Client Licenses ..........................................................................................115
Volume and Sounds..............................................................................................................115
CF Flash Cards, CAB Files and Programs.......................................................... 116
Access Files on the Flash Card.............................................................................................116
Backup VX6 Files using ActiveSync ................................................................... 117
Prerequisites..........................................................................................................................117
VX6 and ActiveSync Partnership ......................................................................................117
Serial Port Transfer ............................................................................................................117
USB Transfer......................................................................................................................118
Connect.................................................................................................................................118
Explore..................................................................................................................................118
Disconnect ............................................................................................................................119
Serial Connection ...............................................................................................................119
USB Connection.................................................................................................................119
Radio Connection...............................................................................................................119
Important Information – Cold Boot and Loss of Host Re-connection...............................119
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................120
Create a Communication Option ..........................................................................................121
Technical Specifications – Connection Cable......................................................................122
VX6 Utilities...........................................................................................................123
LAUNCH.EXE.....................................................................................................................123
LAUNCH.EXE and Persistent Storage..............................................................................126
REGEDIT.EXE ....................................................................................................................127
REGLOAD.EXE ..................................................................................................................127
REGDUMP.EXE..................................................................................................................127
WARMBOOT.EXE..............................................................................................................127
WAVPLAY.EXE..................................................................................................................127
VX6 Command-line Utilites.................................................................................................127
COLDBOOT.EXE .............................................................................................................127
PrtScrn.EXE .......................................................................................................................127
API Calls ................................................................................................................128