Honeywell MX7 Tecton User manual

MX7 Tecton™ Mobile Computer
with Microsoft
®
Windows
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Embedded CE 6.0
User’s Guide

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Chapter 1 - Customer Support
Technical Assistance ..............................................................................................................1
Product Service and Repair ....................................................................................................1
Limited Warranty.....................................................................................................................1
Chapter 2 - Getting Started
Overview .................................................................................................................................3
About this Guide .....................................................................................................................3
Out of the Box .........................................................................................................................3
Initial Setup for MX7 Tecton....................................................................................................4
Hardware Setup ................................................................................................................4
Software Setup..................................................................................................................4
Components............................................................................................................................5
Front View.........................................................................................................................5
Back View .........................................................................................................................6
I/O Port and Cables...........................................................................................................6
Scanner / Imager Aperture................................................................................................7
Handle...............................................................................................................................8
Handstrap..........................................................................................................................8
Keypads ............................................................................................................................9
End User License Agreement (EULA) ..................................................................................10
Rebooting the MX7 Tecton ...................................................................................................11
Suspend / Resume..........................................................................................................11
Warmboot........................................................................................................................11
Restart.............................................................................................................................11
Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack.............................................................................11
Inserting the Battery........................................................................................................12
Removing the Battery......................................................................................................12
Charging the Main Battery ....................................................................................................12
LEDs and Indicators..............................................................................................................13
System Status LED.........................................................................................................13
Alpha mode Status LED .................................................................................................13
Scan Status Indicator......................................................................................................13
Toggle Vibrate Indicator..................................................................................................13
Tapping the Touch Screen with a Stylus ..............................................................................14
Calibrating the Touch Screen ...............................................................................................14
Setting the Display Backlight Timer ......................................................................................14
Applying the Touch Screen Protective Film ..........................................................................14
Setting the Date and Time Zone ...........................................................................................15
Set Power Scheme Timers ...................................................................................................15
Battery Power Scheme ...................................................................................................15
AC Power Scheme..........................................................................................................15
Setting Speaker Volume .......................................................................................................15
Using the Keypad............................................................................................................16
Using a Control Panel .....................................................................................................16
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Setting Terminal Emulation Parameters............................................................................... 17
Using the AppLock Switchpad.............................................................................................. 17
Using the Keypad ........................................................................................................... 17
Using the Touch Screen ................................................................................................. 17
Using the Input Panel / Virtual Keyboard.............................................................................. 18
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices ......................................................................................... 19
Taskbar Bluetooth Indicator............................................................................................ 19
Attaching the Handstrap....................................................................................................... 20
Attaching the Trigger Handle................................................................................................ 21
Handle with Four Screws................................................................................................ 21
Handle with Two Screws ................................................................................................ 22
Assembling the Carry Case.................................................................................................. 23
Connecting a Headset Cable................................................................................................ 23
Adjusting Headset / Microphone and Securing the Cable .............................................. 24
Connecting the USB Client and Power Cable ...................................................................... 25
Connecting the Serial and Power Cable............................................................................... 25
Assembling the AC/DC Power Supply.................................................................................. 26
Startup Help.......................................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 3 - Hardware Configuration
System Hardware.................................................................................................................29
802.11 a/b/g Wireless Client........................................................................................... 29
Central Processing Unit.................................................................................................. 29
System Memory.............................................................................................................. 29
Internal SD Card Slot...................................................................................................... 29
Video Subsystem............................................................................................................ 30
Power Supply.................................................................................................................. 30
COM Ports...................................................................................................................... 30
RS232 Serial Port........................................................................................................... 30
USB Client Port............................................................................................................... 30
Audio Connection ........................................................................................................... 30
Audio Support................................................................................................................. 31
Scanner / Imager Port..................................................................................................... 31
Bluetooth EZPair (or LXEZ Pairing)................................................................................ 31
Keypads.......................................................................................................................... 32
Display............................................................................................................................ 34
Status LEDs.................................................................................................................... 34
Cold Storage Configuration ............................................................................................ 34
Chapter 4 - Power Modes and Batteries
Power Modes........................................................................................................................ 37
On Mode.........................................................................................................................37
Suspend Mode................................................................................................................ 37
Off Mode......................................................................................................................... 37
Batteries ............................................................................................................................... 38
Checking Battery Status ................................................................................................. 38
Main Battery Pack........................................................................................................... 38

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Battery Hotswapping....................................................................................................... 38
Low Battery Warning ...................................................................................................... 38
Super-cap Internal Battery.............................................................................................. 38
Handling Batteries Safely ............................................................................................... 39
Chapter 5 - Software Configuration
Introduction........................................................................................................................... 41
Operating System................................................................................................................. 41
Windows CE Operating System ........................................................................................... 41
General Windows CE Keyboard Shortcuts..................................................................... 41
Warmboot ....................................................................................................................... 42
Clearing Persistent Storage / Reset to Default Settings................................................. 42
Folders Copied at Startup............................................................................................... 42
Saving Changes to the Registry ..................................................................................... 42
Software Load ...................................................................................................................... 43
Software Applications ..................................................................................................... 43
ActiveSync......................................................................................................................43
Bluetooth (Optional)........................................................................................................ 43
RFTerm (Optional).......................................................................................................... 43
Avalanche.......................................................................................................................43
Software Development ................................................................................................... 43
Utilities ............................................................................................................................ 43
MX7 Tecton Command-line Utilities ............................................................................... 45
Desktop ................................................................................................................................ 46
Desktop Icons................................................................................................................. 46
Taskbar........................................................................................................................... 46
My Device Folders.......................................................................................................... 47
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler (Optional) ......................................................................... 47
Internet Explorer ............................................................................................................. 47
Start Menu Program Options................................................................................................ 48
Communication............................................................................................................... 48
Summit............................................................................................................................ 48
Command Prompt........................................................................................................... 49
eXpress Scan ................................................................................................................. 49
Internet Explorer ............................................................................................................. 49
Microsoft WordPad ......................................................................................................... 49
Remote Desktop Connection.......................................................................................... 49
Settings........................................................................................................................... 50
Transcriber...................................................................................................................... 50
Windows Explorer........................................................................................................... 50
Taskbar........................................................................................................................... 50
Taskbar Icons ................................................................................................................. 52
Upgrading the Operating System ......................................................................................... 53
Introduction..................................................................................................................... 53
Updates and Language Options..................................................................................... 53
Preparation .....................................................................................................................53
Procedure .......................................................................................................................53
Update Help.................................................................................................................... 54

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Battery State and OS Upgrade....................................................................................... 54
Control Panel........................................................................................................................ 55
About .............................................................................................................................. 57
Accessibility .................................................................................................................... 58
Battery ............................................................................................................................ 59
Brightness....................................................................................................................... 60
Certificates...................................................................................................................... 61
Date / Time .....................................................................................................................62
Device Management....................................................................................................... 63
Dialing............................................................................................................................. 64
Display............................................................................................................................ 65
Input Panel...................................................................................................................... 67
Internet Options .............................................................................................................. 68
Keyboard ........................................................................................................................71
KeyPad ........................................................................................................................... 72
License Viewer ............................................................................................................... 77
Mixer............................................................................................................................... 77
Mouse............................................................................................................................. 79
MX7T Options................................................................................................................. 80
Network and Dialup Options........................................................................................... 83
Network Capture............................................................................................................. 84
Owner ............................................................................................................................. 87
Password........................................................................................................................89
PC Connection................................................................................................................ 90
Peripherals...................................................................................................................... 91
Power.............................................................................................................................. 92
Regional and Language Settings.................................................................................... 93
Registry........................................................................................................................... 95
Remove Programs.......................................................................................................... 96
SCU ................................................................................................................................ 96
Stylus.............................................................................................................................. 97
System............................................................................................................................ 98
Volume and Sounds ..................................................................................................... 100
Wi-Fi ............................................................................................................................. 101
Using ActiveSync................................................................................................................ 102
Introduction................................................................................................................... 102
Initial Setup................................................................................................................... 103
Connect via USB .......................................................................................................... 103
Explore.......................................................................................................................... 103
Backup Data Files using ActiveSync ............................................................................ 103
MX7 Tecton with a Disabled Touch Screen.................................................................. 104
Reset and Loss of Host Re-connection ........................................................................ 104
ActiveSync Help............................................................................................................ 104
Configuring the MX7 Tecton with HSM Connect (or LXEConnect) .................................... 105
Install HSM Connect..................................................................................................... 105
Using HSM Connect ..................................................................................................... 105

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Chapter 6 - AppLock (Application Locking)
Introduction......................................................................................................................... 107
Setup a New Device........................................................................................................... 107
Administration Mode........................................................................................................... 107
End User Mode................................................................................................................... 108
Passwords.......................................................................................................................... 109
AppLock Password Help............................................................................................... 109
End-User Switching Technique .......................................................................................... 109
Using a Stylus Tap........................................................................................................ 109
Using the Switch Key Sequence................................................................................... 109
Hotkey (Activation hotkey)............................................................................................ 110
End User Internet Explorer (EUIE) ..................................................................................... 110
Application Configuration.................................................................................................... 111
Application .................................................................................................................... 111
Security......................................................................................................................... 115
Options ......................................................................................................................... 116
Status............................................................................................................................ 117
AppLock Help ..................................................................................................................... 118
AppLock Error Messages ................................................................................................... 119
Chapter 7 - Bluetooth Configuration
Introduction......................................................................................................................... 125
Initial Configuration............................................................................................................. 125
Subsequent Use................................................................................................................. 126
Bluetooth Devices............................................................................................................... 127
Clear Button.................................................................................................................. 127
Discover Button ............................................................................................................ 127
Bluetooth Device Menu................................................................................................. 129
Settings............................................................................................................................... 130
Turn On Bluetooth Button............................................................................................. 130
Options ......................................................................................................................... 131
Reconnect .......................................................................................................................... 132
Options ......................................................................................................................... 132
About .................................................................................................................................. 133
Easy Pairing and Auto-Reconnect...................................................................................... 133
Bluetooth Indicators............................................................................................................ 134
Bluetooth Bar Code Reader Setup..................................................................................... 134
Introduction................................................................................................................... 134
MX7 Tecton with Label ................................................................................................. 135
MX7 Tecton without Label ............................................................................................ 135
Bluetooth Reader Beep and LED Indications..................................................................... 136
Bluetooth Printer Setup ...................................................................................................... 136
Chapter 8 - Data Collection Wedge
Introduction......................................................................................................................... 137
Symbol or Honeywell scanner ...................................................................................... 137

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Hand Held Products Imager ......................................................................................... 137
Data Processing Overview ................................................................................................. 138
Main.................................................................................................................................... 139
Continuous Scan Mode ................................................................................................ 140
COM1 ................................................................................................................................. 140
Notification.......................................................................................................................... 141
Vibration........................................................................................................................ 141
Data Options....................................................................................................................... 142
Enable Code ID ............................................................................................................ 143
Symbology Settings...................................................................................................... 144
Symbologies ................................................................................................................. 149
Ctrl Char Mapping......................................................................................................... 165
Custom Identifiers......................................................................................................... 166
Control Code Replacement Examples.......................................................................... 168
Bar Code Processing Examples................................................................................... 168
Length Based Bar Code Stripping ................................................................................ 170
Processing.......................................................................................................................... 172
Enable buffered key output........................................................................................... 172
Same buffer limit........................................................................................................... 172
Delay between (key) buffers......................................................................................... 172
About .................................................................................................................................. 173
Hat Encoding...................................................................................................................... 174
Chapter 9 - Enhanced Launch Utility
Introduction......................................................................................................................... 177
Registry Based Launch Items............................................................................................. 177
Launch Startup Options................................................................................................ 179
Script Based Launch Items................................................................................................. 180
Enhanced Launch Utility Use........................................................................................ 180
File Names.................................................................................................................... 180
Command line structure................................................................................................ 180
Comments .................................................................................................................... 181
Commands Supported by Launch ................................................................................ 182
Launch Error Messages ..................................................................................................... 189
Example Script File............................................................................................................. 190
Chapter 10 - Enabler Installation and Configuration
Introduction......................................................................................................................... 191
Installation .......................................................................................................................... 191
Installing the Enabler on Mobile Devices............................................................................ 191
Enabler Uninstall Process .................................................................................................. 192
Stop the Enabler Service.................................................................................................... 192
Update Monitoring Overview .............................................................................................. 192
Mobile Device Wireless and Network Settings ................................................................... 192
Preparing a Device for Remote Management .................................................................... 193
Remote Management Utility (RMU).............................................................................. 193
Wireless Configuration Application (WCA) ................................................................... 193

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User Interface..................................................................................................................... 194
Enabler Configuration................................................................................................... 194
File Menu Options......................................................................................................... 195
Avalanche Update using File > Settings....................................................................... 196
Using Remote Management............................................................................................... 211
Using eXpress Scan........................................................................................................... 211
Creating Bar Codes ...................................................................................................... 211
Scanning Bar Codes..................................................................................................... 211
Process Complete ........................................................................................................ 212
Chapter 11 - Wireless Network Configuration
Introduction......................................................................................................................... 213
Important Notes.................................................................................................................. 213
Summit Client Utility ........................................................................................................... 213
Help .............................................................................................................................. 213
Summit Tray Icon.......................................................................................................... 214
Wireless Zero Config Utility and the Summit Radio...................................................... 215
Main.............................................................................................................................. 215
Profile............................................................................................................................ 218
Status............................................................................................................................ 221
Diags............................................................................................................................. 222
Global ........................................................................................................................... 223
Sign-On vs. Stored Credentials.......................................................................................... 227
Using Stored Credentials.............................................................................................. 227
Using a Sign On Screen ............................................................................................... 227
Windows Certificate Store vs. Certs Path........................................................................... 229
User Certificates ........................................................................................................... 229
Root CA Certificates ..................................................................................................... 229
Configuring Profiles ............................................................................................................ 231
No Security ................................................................................................................... 231
WEP.............................................................................................................................. 232
LEAP............................................................................................................................. 233
PEAP/MSCHAP............................................................................................................ 234
PEAP/GTC.................................................................................................................... 236
WPA/LEAP ................................................................................................................... 238
EAP-FAST .................................................................................................................... 240
EAP-TLS....................................................................................................................... 242
WPA PSK ..................................................................................................................... 244
Certificates.......................................................................................................................... 245
Generating a Root CA Certificate ................................................................................. 245
Installing a Root CA Certificate..................................................................................... 248
Generating a User Certificate ....................................................................................... 249
Installing a User Certificate........................................................................................... 255
Verify Installation .......................................................................................................... 258
Chapter 12 - Keymaps
Introduction......................................................................................................................... 259

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55 key Alphanumeric Keymap - Primary Delete........................................................... 259
55 Key 5250 Alphanumeric KeyMap - Primary Delete ................................................. 264
55 key Alphanumeric Keymap - Primary Backspace.................................................... 269
32 key Numeric-Alpha Keymap .................................................................................... 274
Chapter 13 - Battery Charger
Unpacking your Battery Charger ........................................................................................ 279
Introduction......................................................................................................................... 279
Cautions and Warnings ...................................................................................................... 280
Battery Charger ............................................................................................................ 280
Lithium-Ion Battery Pack............................................................................................... 280
Précautions et avertissements ........................................................................................... 280
Chargeur de la batterie................................................................................................. 280
Bloc de batteries au lithium-ion..................................................................................... 280
Front View .......................................................................................................................... 281
Top View............................................................................................................................. 282
Installation .......................................................................................................................... 283
Assemble the Power Supply......................................................................................... 283
Setup ............................................................................................................................ 283
Mounting............................................................................................................................. 284
Charging Batteries.............................................................................................................. 285
Inserting a Battery into the Charging Pocket ................................................................ 285
Remove the Battery from the Charging Pocket ............................................................ 285
Interpreting the Charging Pocket LEDs.............................................................................. 285
Battery Charger Help.......................................................................................................... 286
Charger Cleaning, Storage and Service............................................................................. 287
Cleaning........................................................................................................................ 287
Storage ......................................................................................................................... 287
Service.......................................................................................................................... 287
Battery Cleaning, Storage and Service .............................................................................. 288
Cleaning........................................................................................................................ 288
Storage ......................................................................................................................... 288
Service.......................................................................................................................... 288
Chapter 14 - Cradles
Unpacking your Cradles ..................................................................................................... 289
Overview............................................................................................................................. 289
Preparing the Cradle for Use.............................................................................................. 289
Tethered Scanners and the MX7 Tecton Cradles .............................................................. 290
Maintenance....................................................................................................................... 290
Cleaning ............................................................................................................................. 290
Using a Desktop Cradle...................................................................................................... 291
Introduction................................................................................................................... 291
Quick Start - Desktop Cradle........................................................................................ 291
Battery Charging in a Desktop Cradle .......................................................................... 291
Front View..................................................................................................................... 292
Back View..................................................................................................................... 293