LXE VX3X User manual

VX3X Reference Guide
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Revision Notice
VX3X Reference Guide
Upgrade From Revision C to Revision D
Section Explanation
Chapter 2 – Physical Description
and Layout Revised section “Custom Key Maps”.
Chapter 3 – System Configuration Removed sections “Storage Manager”, “Disabling the Touchscreen”,
“Disabling the Touchscreen Heater”, “Configuring CapsLock Behavior”,
“Configuring IPv6” and “Enabling GrabTime”.
Revised sections “Control Panel Options” and “LAUNCH.EXE”.
Added section “KeyPad”, “MX3-VXC Options”.
Chapter 4 – Scanner Revised chapter.
Chapter 5 – Wireless Network
Configuration Revised section “Summit Radio”.
Chapter 6 – AppLock Added sections “Match” and “Options Tab”.
Revised section “Launch Button”.
Appendix A – Key Maps Removed section “Creating Custom Keymaps”. Keymapping is now in the
KeyPad section of Chapter 3.
Revised section: “Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies”.
Note: A complete revision history is included in Appendix B, “Technical Specifications”.

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CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTION 1
Overview....................................................................................................................1
Identifying the VX3X Computer..............................................................................................2
When to Use this Guide............................................................................................3
Document Conventions ............................................................................................................4
Quick Start.................................................................................................................5
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................5
Entering the Multi AppLock Activation Key...........................................................................6
Hotkey (Activation hotkey)....................................................................................................6
Touch......................................................................................................................................6
Components..............................................................................................................7
Data Entry..................................................................................................................9
Keyboard Data Entry................................................................................................................9
Barcode 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
Setup the Radio and Network................................................................................11
Setup Terminal Emulation Parameters ................................................................. 11
ActiveSync – Initial Setup ...................................................................................... 12
USB Connection.....................................................................................................................12
Serial Connection ...................................................................................................................12
Connect.................................................................................................................................12
Radio.......................................................................................................................................12
Bluetooth.................................................................................................................13
Initial Use ...............................................................................................................................13
Settings Tab | Bluetooth Options .........................................................................................14
Report when connection lost..........................................................................................................14
Report when reconnected...............................................................................................................14
Report failure to reconnect.............................................................................................................14
Computer is connectable................................................................................................................14
Computer is discoverable...............................................................................................................14
Prompt if devices request to pair ...................................................................................................14

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Continuous search..........................................................................................................................15
Subsequent Use.......................................................................................................................15
Bluetooth Devices...................................................................................................................16
Bluetooth Barcode Reader Setup .........................................................................................17
Introduction....................................................................................................................................17
VX3X with Label...........................................................................................................................18
VX3X 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
Hardware Configuration.........................................................................................27
System Hardware....................................................................................................................27
Central Processing Unit..........................................................................................................28
System Memory......................................................................................................................28
Core Logic..............................................................................................................................28
Video Subsystem....................................................................................................................28
Power Supply..........................................................................................................................28
Backup Battery.....................................................................................................................28
Audio Interface.......................................................................................................................29
PCMCIA and CF Slots ...........................................................................................................29
PCMCIA – Radio or SRAM Cards......................................................................................29
CF – Compact Flash Card....................................................................................................29
Bluetooth LXEZ Pairing.........................................................................................................29
Power Modes...........................................................................................................30
Physical Controls....................................................................................................31
Power Button..........................................................................................................................31
Restart Sequence..................................................................................................................31
Endcap Ports...........................................................................................................................32
External Connectors...............................................................................................33
RS-232 Connector (COM1 or COM3)...................................................................................34
Pinout ...................................................................................................................................34
Technical Specifications – Connection Cable......................................................................35
RTS/CTS Handshaking and the Serial Port...................................................................................35
USB-C Connector...................................................................................................................36
USB Client Cable Pinout......................................................................................................36
ActiveSync.....................................................................................................................................36
USB-H Connector...................................................................................................................37
USB Host Cable Pinouts......................................................................................................38

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Audio Connector.....................................................................................................................39
Pinout ...................................................................................................................................39
Power Supply Connector........................................................................................................40
Pinout ...................................................................................................................................40
Antenna Connector (Optional) ...............................................................................................40
Vehicle Remote Antenna Mount..........................................................................................40
Programmable Keys................................................................................................................41
Field Exit Key Function (IBM 5250 Only)..........................................................................41
The QWERTY Keyboard .........................................................................................42
IBM 3270 Overlay..................................................................................................................42
IBM 5252 Overlay..................................................................................................................42
Key Functions.........................................................................................................................43
Caps Key and CapsLock Mode ..............................................................................................44
Keypad Shortcuts....................................................................................................................44
Keypress Sequences................................................................................................................44
Custom Key Maps ..................................................................................................................44
LED Functions........................................................................................................................45
General Windows CE Keyboard Shortcuts ............................................................................46
Input Panel (Virtual Keyboard)..............................................................................................47
Enabling the Input Panel......................................................................................................48
Speaker....................................................................................................................49
The Display..............................................................................................................49
Cleaning the Display ..............................................................................................................49
Set The Display Contrast........................................................................................................49
Set the Display Backlight Timer ............................................................................................50
Set The Display Brightness ....................................................................................................50
Touchscreen............................................................................................................................50
Power Supply..........................................................................................................51
External Power Supply...........................................................................................................51
Vehicle 12-80VDC Direct Connection...................................................................................52
VX3X Input Power Specifications.......................................................................................53
CMOS Battery........................................................................................................................53
CHAPTER 3SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 55
Introduction............................................................................................................. 55
Windows CE 5.0 Operating System....................................................................... 55
Wireless Network Configuration............................................................................................55
Warmboot ...............................................................................................................................55
Coldboot .................................................................................................................................55
Installed Software...................................................................................................56
Software Load.........................................................................................................................56
Software Applications..........................................................................................................56

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Bluetooth (Optional) ............................................................................................................57
Java (Optional).....................................................................................................................57
LXE RFTerm (Optional)......................................................................................................57
AppLock...............................................................................................................................57
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler (Optional).............................................................................57
Desktop.................................................................................................................... 59
Folders Copies at Startup........................................................................................................60
My Device Folders .................................................................................................................60
Start Menu Program Options................................................................................. 61
Communication.......................................................................................................................62
ActiveSync...........................................................................................................................62
Connect.................................................................................................................................63
Start FTP Server / Stop FTP Server.....................................................................................63
Command Prompt...................................................................................................................64
Internet Explorer.....................................................................................................................64
Media Player...........................................................................................................................64
Remote Desktop Connection..................................................................................................65
Transcriber..............................................................................................................................65
Windows Explorer..................................................................................................................65
Taskbar ...................................................................................................................................66
Advanced Tab ......................................................................................................................66
Control Panel Options............................................................................................67
About ......................................................................................................................................68
Language and Fonts .............................................................................................................69
Identifying Software Versions .............................................................................................70
Radio MAC Address............................................................................................................70
Accessibility ...........................................................................................................................71
Administrator Control.............................................................................................................71
Bluetooth.................................................................................................................................72
Discover ...............................................................................................................................73
Bluetooth Devices................................................................................................................74
Bluetooth Device Properties..........................................................................................................75
Settings.................................................................................................................................76
Turn Off Bluetooth Button ............................................................................................................76
Options...........................................................................................................................................76
About....................................................................................................................................77
Easy Pairing and Auto-Reconnect........................................................................................78
Certificates..............................................................................................................................79
Date/Time...............................................................................................................................79
Dialing ....................................................................................................................................80
Display....................................................................................................................................81
Background ..........................................................................................................................81
Appearance...........................................................................................................................81
Backlight ..............................................................................................................................81
Input Panel..............................................................................................................................82

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Internet Options......................................................................................................................83
Keyboard.................................................................................................................................84
KeyPad....................................................................................................................................85
KeyMap................................................................................................................................85
LaunchApp...........................................................................................................................86
RunCmd................................................................................................................................87
How To: Remap a Single Key..............................................................................................87
How To: Remap a Key Sequence.........................................................................................87
How To: Remap an Application Launch..............................................................................87
How To: Remap a Command...............................................................................................88
Mixer.......................................................................................................................................89
Mouse .....................................................................................................................................90
MX3X-VXC Options..............................................................................................................90
Communication....................................................................................................................90
Enable TCP/IP Version 6...............................................................................................................90
Allow Remote Desktop Autologon................................................................................................90
Autolaunch TimeSync ...................................................................................................................91
Misc......................................................................................................................................91
CapsLock.......................................................................................................................................91
Touch Screen Disable....................................................................................................................91
Network and Dialup Connections...........................................................................................92
Owner .....................................................................................................................................93
Password.................................................................................................................................94
PC Connection........................................................................................................................95
PCMCIA.................................................................................................................................96
Regional Settings....................................................................................................................97
Remove Programs...................................................................................................................97
Scanner ...................................................................................................................................97
Stylus ......................................................................................................................................98
Double Tap...........................................................................................................................98
Calibration............................................................................................................................98
System.....................................................................................................................................99
General.................................................................................................................................99
Memory..............................................................................................................................100
Device Name......................................................................................................................100
Copyrights..........................................................................................................................100
Terminal Server Client Licenses ..........................................................................................101
Volume and Sounds..............................................................................................................101
Wi-Fi.....................................................................................................................................101
CF Flash Cards, CAB Files and Programs.......................................................... 102
Access Files on the Flash Card.............................................................................................102
Backup VX3X Files using ActiveSync................................................................. 103
Prerequisites..........................................................................................................................103
VX3X and ActiveSync Partnership....................................................................................103
Serial Port Transfer ............................................................................................................103

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USB Transfer......................................................................................................................104
Connect.................................................................................................................................104
Explore..................................................................................................................................104
Disconnect ............................................................................................................................105
Serial Connection...............................................................................................................105
USB Connection.................................................................................................................105
Radio Connection...............................................................................................................105
Important Information – Cold Boot and Loss of Host Re-connection...............................105
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................106
Create a Communication Option..........................................................................................107
Technical Specifications – Connection Cable......................................................................108
VX3X Utilities.........................................................................................................109
LAUNCH.EXE.....................................................................................................................109
REGEDIT.EXE ....................................................................................................................111
REGLOAD.EXE ..................................................................................................................111
REGDUMP.EXE..................................................................................................................111
WARMBOOT.EXE..............................................................................................................111
WAVPLAY.EXE..................................................................................................................111
VX3X Command-line Utilites..............................................................................................111
COLDBOOT.EXE .............................................................................................................111
PrtScrn.EXE.......................................................................................................................111
API Calls ................................................................................................................112
Reflash the VX3X .................................................................................................. 113
How To: Reflash using Keypress Method...........................................................................113
How To: Reflash using TAG file Method...........................................................................114
Clearing Persistent Storage................................................................................. 114
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration....................................................... 115
Briefly . . ..............................................................................................................................115
Enabler Install Process..........................................................................................................115
Enabler Uninstall Process.....................................................................................................115
Stop the Enabler Service.......................................................................................................115
Update Monitoring Overview...............................................................................................115
Mobile Device Wireless and Network Settings....................................................................116
Enabler Configuration ..........................................................................................................117
File Menu Options..............................................................................................................118
Avalanche Update Settings ................................................................................................119
Menu Options ..............................................................................................................................119
Connection...................................................................................................................................120
Execution.....................................................................................................................................121
Server Contact.............................................................................................................................. 122
Startup/Shutdown.........................................................................................................................123
Scan Config..................................................................................................................................124
Display.........................................................................................................................................124
Shortcuts ......................................................................................................................................125