Honeywell HX3 User manual

HX3
Wearable Computer
Microsoft® Windows® CE 5 Operating System
User's Guide

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1
About this Guide 1-1
Laser Warnings and Labels 1-2
Label 1-2
Components 1-3
Front 1-3
Back 1-4
Connectors 1-5
Ring Scanner / Audio / Battery Connector 1-5
Cradle Connector 1-5
Ring Scanner and Ring Imager 1-6
Cables 1-7
Ring Scanner and Ring Imager Extended Cable 1-7
Audio Connector and Battery Connection Cable 1-7
Li-Ion Battery 1-8
Battery Connectors 1-8
Standard Battery 1-8
Extended Battery 1-8
Chapter 2: Set Up A New HX3 2-1
Quick Start - Assembly 2-1
Voice Case Assembly 2-2
Procedure 2-2
Connect the Ring and Battery Cables 2-3
Battery 2-3
Ring Scanner/Imager 2-4
Attach Ring to Finger 2-5
Status LEDs 2-6
System Status LED 2-6
Bluetooth Status LED 2-6
Wireless Activity 2-6
Connecting the Headset Cable 2-7
Adjust Headset / Microphone and Secure Cable 2-8
Connect / Disconnect Battery 2-9
Connect Battery 2-9
Disconnect Battery 2-9
Set Date and Time Zone 2-10
Using the Input Panel / Virtual Keyboard 2-11
Set Speaker Volume 2-12
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Using the Keypad 2-12
Using the Control Panel 2-12
Connecting Bluetooth Devices 2-13
Taskbar Connection Indicator 2-13
LED Connection Indicator 2-13
Reboot 2-14
Warm Boot 2-14
Startup Help 2-15
Continuous Scan Mode 2-15
Chapter 3: Product Agency Compliance - HX3 3-1
Laser Light Safety Statement 3-3
Important Safety Warnings - Desktop Cradle 3-5
Chapter 4: Technical Assistance 4-1
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Chapter 1: Introduction
The HX3 is a small, lightweight wearable voice computer. The HX3 is designed for use with voice applications while the user's
hands are actively engaged with the physical environment, including piece picking to carts, containers or conveyers; case
picking; parcel moves; and broken case activities.
The HX3 can be docked in the HX2 Cradle. The HX3 batteries can be re-charged while the HX3 is in the cradle. The batteries
are also re-charged in the HX2 Battery Charger. When the HX3 is docked in a powered cradle, connection is broken between
the tethered battery and the HX3. The HX3 begins receiving power through the powered cradle connector. It may be necessary
to wake the HX3 from Suspend when it is inserted in the cradle.
Before you begin:
1. ActiveSync must be installed on a desktop/laptop PC with a USB port.
2. Connect the HX3 via a USB-Client cable to the PC.
3. Copy LXEConnect setup files from the HX3 to the PC.
4. Install and launch LXEConnect on the PC.
When HX3 configuration is complete, exit LXEConnect and disconnect the ActiveSync connection.
About this Guide
This HX3 User's Guide provides instruction for the end-user or system administrator to follow when setting up a new HX3.
This user's guide has been developed for aHX3with a Microsoft® Windows® CE 5operating system.
1-1

Laser Warnings and Labels
lDo not look into the laser’s lens.
lDo not stare directly into the laser beam.
lDo not remove the laser caution labels from the HX3.
lDo not connect the laser bar code aperture to any other device. The laser bar code aperture is certified for use with the
HX3 only.
Caution
Laser radiation when open. Please read the caution labels. Use of controls, adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Ring Scanner and Ring Imager Caution Label – Class 2 Laser Scanner
The laser light label is located on the side of the ring scanner and ring imager.
Label
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Components
Front
1. Wireless LED (Yellow)
2. Bluetooth LED (Blue)
3. System Status LED (Green or Red)
4. Speaker
5. White Button (Up Arrow)
6. Yellow Button (Enter)
7. Green Button (Down Arrow)
8. Cradle Connector
9. Blue Modifier Key
10. Microphone
11. Power Button
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Back
Wear on Left Side, Ring on Left Hand Wear on Right Side, Ring on Right Hand
1. Ring Scanner Tether cable channel
2. Retaining Clip for Ring Scanner Tether Connector
3. Ring Scanner cable connector
4. Battery Cable connector
5. Retaining Clip for Tethered Battery Connector
6. Tethered Battery Cable channel
7. Cradle Connector
1. Tethered Battery Cable channel
2. Retaining Clip for Tethered Battery Connector
3. Battery Cable connector
4. Ring Scanner cable connector
5. Retaining Clip for Ring Scanner Tether Connector
6. Ring Scanner Tether cable channel
7. Cradle Connector
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Connectors
Ring Scanner / Audio / Battery Connector
Connector 1 is on the left.
Connector 2 is on the right.
Both connectors attach to cables for:
lTethered Ring Scanner (Laser or Imager)
lTethered Headset / Microphone and Battery
lTethered Battery
Cradle Connector
Connector 3 is at the base of the HX3. It connects to the Cradle. When the HX3 is in a powered cradle, the HX3 receives
external power through the Cradle connector.
USB Keyboard or USB Mouse input is received through the Cradle connector when the HX3 is in the HX3cradle.
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Ring Scanner and Ring Imager
The trigger module and ring strap module are user replaceable.
Laser Scanner
1. Scan Window
2. Trigger
3. Ring Strap
4. Connector
Laser Imager
1. Illumination LEDs
2. Scan Window
3. Trigger
4. Ring Strap
5. Connector
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Cables
Ring Scanner and Ring Imager Extended Cable
Clips are used to secure the cable to clothing. Wristband is used to secure the cable to the user's wrist.
Audio Connector and Battery Connection Cable
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Li-Ion Battery
Main battery charging is handled exclusively by the HX3 Battery Charger/analyzer and the battery charger integrated into the
HX3powered cradle.
The Standard battery is much thinner than the Extended battery.
Each battery will fit in the battery sleeve on an armband and the voice case.
Note: Do not allow water or chemical cleaning agents of any kind to come in contact with the battery charging contacts or
the battery cable connector; they may be damaged. If necessary, clean them with a soft-bristle, dry brush or
compressed air.
Battery Connectors
1. Battery Charge/Connect Terminals
2. Battery Cable Connector
Note: When placing the tethered battery in an armband or hip flip battery sleeve, ensure the Battery Charge/Connect
terminals are protected from accidental damage by keeping them covered by the sleeve fabric at all times.
Standard Battery
Extended Battery
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Chapter 2: Set Up A New HX3
This page lists a quick outline of the steps you might take when setting up a new HX3. More instruction for each step is listed
later in this guide. Please refer to the HX3Reference Guide for additional information and instruction.
Contact Technical Assistance if you need additional help.
Note: Installing or removing accessories should be performed on a clean, well-lit surface. When necessary, protect the work
surface, the HX3, and components from electrostatic discharge.
Note: Although the HX3 has no display or alphanumeric keypad, HX3 operating system screens can be viewed and
parameters manipulated using LXEConnect and ActiveSync on a connected desktop/laptop computer.
Quick Start - Assembly
1. Headset
2. To Battery
3. Audio Cable
4. To Headset Cable
5. Headset Cable
6. To HX3
7. Battery
1. Put the headset on.
2. Connect the headset cable to the audio connector and battery connection cable.
3. Connect the audio connector and battery connection cable to the battery.
4. Connect the audio connector and battery connection cable to the HX3.
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Voice Case Assembly
The voice case is a sturdy, lightweight covering for the HX3, tethered battery, and voice accessories. The voice case cannot
protect the HX3 from destructive, excessive force or a harsh or wet environment. It is designed to protect the HX3 from dirt,
dampness, and minor, trivial bumps.
Procedure
1. Slide the belt through the belt loop on the voice case. Do not put the belt on yet.
2. Attach the battery cable, ring scanner, if used, and audio headset to the HX3.
3. Slip the HX3 into the voice case. Enclosed voice case: Be sure the screen and keypad are visible through the clear
window of the voice case.
4. Slide the battery cable through the protective loop at the bottom of the voice case. Make sure the tethered cable for the
ring accessory is on the outside of the voice case.
5. Slip the battery into the battery sleeve and connect the battery to the battery cable. The battery charge terminals (small
metallic circles) should always be covered by the sleeve.
6. Press the hook and loop fabric at the top of the device together.
7. The HX3 in the Voice Case is ready for use.
8. Put the belt on. Adjust the belt and voice case for comfort.
Examine the tethers and the hook and loop fabric fastening periodically. If any are loose or unfastened, tighten the tethers and
the top fastener before placing the voice case back into service. If the voice case is damaged, it should be removed from
service.
An HX3 with a voice case does not fit in the HX2 cradle. Remove the voice case before placing the HX3 in the cradle.
1. Standard Battery Placement
2. Alternative Battery Placement
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Connect the Ring and Battery Cables
The battery cable and the ring scanner/imager cable should not be exchanged or replaced in a dirty, harsh or hazardous
environment. When the tethers are disconnected, any dust or moisture that adheres to the tether connector can potentially
cause damage upon cable re-connection.
Battery
Note: The HX3 cannot function unless a battery is securely tethered. Be sure to place the HX3 in Suspend mode before
disconnecting a battery, or all unsaved data may be lost.
1. Connect
2. Armband Right Arm
3. Armband Left Arm
4. Press Down
5. Remove
When you want to switch connectors from left to right, or vice versa, first gently press downward on the Retaining Clip, then
pinch and pull the cable connector (not the cable!) straight up and away from the HX3. Do not use a metal object, or extreme
force, to remove the cable connector from the HX3.
Re-connect cables and reassemble the HX3 body-worn components.
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Ring Scanner/Imager
1. Connect
2. Ring on Left Hand
3. Ring on Right Hand
4. Press Down
5. Remove
When you want to switch connectors from left to right, or vice versa, first gently press downward on the Retaining Clip, then
pinch and pull the cable connector (not the cable!) straight up and away from the HX3. Do not use a metal object, or extreme
force, to remove the cable connector from the HX3.
Re-connect cables and reassemble the HX3 body-worn components.
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Attach Ring to Finger
The ring finger loop is located under the ring assembly.
Pull gently on the end of the finger loop strap to separate the hook and loop fabric. Slide your finger into the opened loop under
the ring scanner. Grasp the end of the finger loop strap and loosen, then tighten, the finger strap until the ring scanner is
comfortably snug and the scan aperture is secured in the desired location.
The ring scanner has a built-in quick disconnect designed for occasional safety hazards. It is not intended for frequent, normal
removal of the ring scanner from the hand.
Note: Do not touch, push against or brace your finger on the scan aperture at any time.
1. Slide finger into opened loop
2. Remove shipping film on scan aperture before first
scan
3. Tighten the finger loop strap
4. Ring worn on left hand
5. Ring worn on right hand
2-5

Status LEDs
LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) are located on the front of the HX3. They are:
1. System Status LED indicates power management status.
2. Wireless Activity LED.
3. Bluetooth Status LED applies to Bluetooth client functions.
System Status LED
Blinking Red Main battery power fail; critical suspend mode
Steady Red Main battery low. If the main battery is not replaced with a fully charged battery before the internal bat-
tery fails, the HX3 is turned Off.
Blinking Green The HX3 is On and attached to either a battery with a good charge or to an external power source.
Steady Green The HX3 is booting up.
Off HX3 is Off (both batteries depleted) or the HX3 is in Suspend mode
Bluetooth Status LED
Blinking Slowly Bluetooth is paired but not connected to a device.
Blinking Medium Bluetooth is paired and connected to a device.
Blinking Fast Bluetooth is discovering Bluetooth devices.
Off Bluetooth hardware has been turned off or it does not exist in the HX3.
Wireless Activity
Flickering Amber HX3 is booting up.
Steady Amber The HX3 is connected to a wireless network.
Off The HX3 has not connected to a wireless network.
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Connecting the Headset Cable
Headset
1. Microphone
2. Headphones
3. Connects to voice cable end of voice cable
Connect the HX3 voice cable I/O connector to the I/O port on the HX3. The HX3 internal microphone and speaker are
automatically disabled.
Slide the voice cable ends together until they click shut. Do not twist or bend the connectors.
The HX3 is ready for voice-enabled applications.
2-7

Adjust Headset / Microphone and Secure Cable
The headset consists of an earpiece, a microphone, a clothing clip and a cable. The headset attaches to the audio cable end of
the voice cable which attaches to the HX3.
Align the audio connector and the headset quick connect cable end. Firmly push the cable ends together until they click and
lock in place.
Do not twist the microphone boom when adjusting the microphone. The microphone should be adjusted to be about two finger
widths from your mouth.
Make sure the microphone is pointed at your mouth. Note the small “Talk” label near the mouthpiece. Make sure the Talk label
is in front of your mouth. The microphone cable can be routed over or under clothing.
Under Clothing
lLeave the cable exposed only at the top of the collar.
lBe sure to leave a small loop of cable to allow movement of your head.
Over Clothing
lUse clothing clips to hold the cable close to your body.
lTuck the cable under the belt, but leave a small loop where it goes under the belt.
lDo not wear the cable on the front of your body. It may get in your way or get caught on protruding objects.
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