LXE VX7 User manual

VX7 Reference Guide
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Revision Notice
VX7 Reference Guide
Upgrade From Revision G to Revision H
Section Explanation
Chapter 1 - Introduction Added section “Configuring the VX7 with LXEConnect”.
Chapter 2 – Physical Description
and Layout
Added section “Custom Key Maps”.
Chapter 3 – System Configuration Removed sections Storage Manager”, “Changing the Display Resolution”,
“Disabling the Touchscreen”, “Disabling the Touchscreen Heater”,
“Configuring CapsLock Behavior”, “Configuring NumLock 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 Revised section: “Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies”.
Note: A complete revision history is included in Appendix C, “Reference Material”.

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CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTION 1
Overview....................................................................................................................1
When to Use this Guide............................................................................................2
Document Conventions ............................................................................................................3
Quick Start.................................................................................................................4
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................4
Components..............................................................................................................5
Data Entry..................................................................................................................8
Keyboard Data Entry ................................................................................................................8
Tethered Scanners.....................................................................................................................8
Bluetooth Scanners...................................................................................................................8
RS-232 Data Entry....................................................................................................................8
Touchscreen Entry....................................................................................................................9
Right Click .............................................................................................................................9
Input Panel (Virtual Keyboard)..............................................................................................9
Touchscreen and Mouse.......................................................................................................10
Setup the Radio and Network................................................................................11
Setup Terminal Emulation Parameters ................................................................. 11
Configuring the VX7 with LXEConnect................................................................. 12
Install LXEConnect ................................................................................................................12
Using LXEConnect.................................................................................................................14
ActiveSync – Initial Setup ...................................................................................... 15
USB Connection .....................................................................................................................15
Serial Connection ...................................................................................................................15
Connect.................................................................................................................................15
Radio.......................................................................................................................................15
Bluetooth.................................................................................................................16
Initial Use ...............................................................................................................................16
Settings Tab | Bluetooth Options .........................................................................................17
Report when connection lost.......................................................................................................... 17
Report when reconnected............................................................................................................... 17
Report failure to reconnect............................................................................................................. 17
Computer is connectable................................................................................................................ 17
Computer is discoverable............................................................................................................... 17
Prompt if devices request to pair ................................................................................................... 17
Continuous search.......................................................................................................................... 18

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Subsequent Use.......................................................................................................................18
Bluetooth Devices...................................................................................................................19
Bluetooth Barcode Reader Setup .........................................................................................20
Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 20
VX7 with Label ............................................................................................................................. 20
VX7 without Label ........................................................................................................................ 21
Bluetooth Beep and LED Indications ............................................................................................ 22
Saving Changes to the Registry............................................................................ 23
Getting Help............................................................................................................. 24
Manuals and Accessories...................................................................................... 24
Manuals...................................................................................................................................24
Accessories .............................................................................................................................24
CHAPTER 2PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND LAYOUT 29
Identifying Your VX7...............................................................................................29
Hardware Platforms................................................................................................................29
Software Revisions .................................................................................................................29
Hardware Configuration.........................................................................................30
System Hardware....................................................................................................................30
Central Processing Unit..........................................................................................................31
I/O Components......................................................................................................................31
System Memory......................................................................................................................31
Video Subsystem ....................................................................................................................31
Power Supply..........................................................................................................................32
Uninterruptible Power Supply..............................................................................................32
Backup Battery.....................................................................................................................32
PCMCIA Slots........................................................................................................................32
CF Slot....................................................................................................................................32
SD Slot....................................................................................................................................32
Bluetooth LXEZ Pairing.........................................................................................................33
Power Modes...........................................................................................................34
Physical Controls....................................................................................................35
On/Off Switch.........................................................................................................................35
External Connectors...............................................................................................36
Scanner Serial Connector (COM1).........................................................................................37
Pinout ...................................................................................................................................37
Printer/PC Serial Connector (COM3).....................................................................................38
Pinout ...................................................................................................................................38
Technical Specifications – Connection Cable......................................................................39
RTS/CTS Handshaking and the Serial Port................................................................................... 39
Technical Specifications – Screen Blanking Cable .............................................................40
Keyboard/Mouse Connector...................................................................................................41

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Pinout ...................................................................................................................................41
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Dongle Cable.....................................................................................42
D9 Male Connector ..............................................................................................................42
Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 42
PS/2 Keyboard Connector....................................................................................................43
Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 43
PS/2 Mouse ..........................................................................................................................43
Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 43
Ethernet/USB Connector ........................................................................................................44
Pinout ...................................................................................................................................44
Ethernet/USB Dongle Cables .................................................................................................45
D15 Female Connector.........................................................................................................46
Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 46
USB Host Connector............................................................................................................47
Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 47
USB Client Connector..........................................................................................................47
Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 47
RJ45 Connector....................................................................................................................48
Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 48
Audio Connector.....................................................................................................................49
Pinout ...................................................................................................................................49
Power Supply Connector ........................................................................................................50
Pinout ...................................................................................................................................50
UPS Battery Pack Connectors ................................................................................................51
Input .....................................................................................................................................51
Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 51
Output...................................................................................................................................51
Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 51
UPS Battery Extension Cable Connectors..............................................................................52
Input .....................................................................................................................................52
Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 52
Output...................................................................................................................................52
Pinout............................................................................................................................................. 52
Antenna Connections..............................................................................................................53
Spread Spectrum RF Antenna Connector Pin......................................................................53
Vehicle Remote Antenna Mount..........................................................................................53
Internal Antenna .....................................................................................................................54
The Keyboards........................................................................................................55
The 95-key QWERTY Keyboard with Pointing Device ........................................................56
Key Maps .............................................................................................................................56
NumLock and the VX7 ........................................................................................................56
CapsLock and the VX7 ........................................................................................................56
Scroll Lock and the VX7......................................................................................................56
FKeyboard Backlight ...........................................................................................................57
The 60-key QWERTY Keyboard ...........................................................................................58
IBM 3270 Keypad Overlay..................................................................................................58

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IBM 5250 Keypad Overlay..................................................................................................58
Key Maps .............................................................................................................................59
NumLock and the VX7 ........................................................................................................59
Keyboard Backlight..............................................................................................................59
Keyboard LEDs....................................................................................................................60
CAPS LED..................................................................................................................................... 60
Secondary Keys LED..................................................................................................................... 61
Control Keys ........................................................................................................................62
Custom Key Maps ..................................................................................................................63
General Windows CE Keyboard Shortcuts ............................................................................63
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse............................................................................................................64
USB Keyboard/Mouse............................................................................................................64
Input Panel (Virtual Keyboard) ..............................................................................................65
Enabling the Input Panel ......................................................................................................66
The Display..............................................................................................................67
Cleaning the Display ..............................................................................................................67
Touchscreen............................................................................................................................67
Touchscreen Heater..............................................................................................................67
PCMCIA, CF and SD Slots......................................................................................68
PCMCIA Slots........................................................................................................................68
PCMCIA Pinout ...................................................................................................................69
Install PCMCIA Cards .........................................................................................................70
Install the Type II PCMCIA Radio................................................................................................70
CF Card Slot ...........................................................................................................................74
Replace a CF Card................................................................................................................74
SD Card Slot...........................................................................................................................75
Install an SD Card ................................................................................................................75
Power Supply..........................................................................................................76
External Power Supply ...........................................................................................................76
Specifications .......................................................................................................................77
Environmental Specifications ..............................................................................................77
Vehicle 12-80VDC Direct Connection...................................................................................78
VX7 Input Power Specifications..........................................................................................79
Power Adapter Cable ...........................................................................................................79
CMOS Battery ........................................................................................................................80
Fuse.........................................................................................................................................80
CHAPTER 3SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 81
Introduction............................................................................................................. 81
Windows CE Operating System............................................................................. 81
Wireless Network Configuration............................................................................................81
Warmboot ...............................................................................................................................81
Coldboot .................................................................................................................................81

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Installed Software...................................................................................................82
Software Load.........................................................................................................................82
Software Applications..........................................................................................................82
Java (Optional) .....................................................................................................................83
LXE RFTerm (Optional)......................................................................................................83
AppLock...............................................................................................................................83
Wavelink Avalanche Enabler (Optional) .............................................................................83
Desktop.................................................................................................................... 85
Folders Copies at Startup........................................................................................................86
My Device Folders .................................................................................................................86
Start Menu Program Options................................................................................. 87
Communication.......................................................................................................................88
ActiveSync ...........................................................................................................................88
Connect.................................................................................................................................89
Start FTP Server / Stop FTP Server .....................................................................................89
Command Prompt...................................................................................................................90
Internet Explorer.....................................................................................................................90
Media Player...........................................................................................................................90
Remote Desktop Connection ..................................................................................................91
Transcriber..............................................................................................................................91
Windows Explorer..................................................................................................................91
Taskbar ...................................................................................................................................92
Advanced Tab ......................................................................................................................92
Control Panel Options............................................................................................93
About ......................................................................................................................................94
Language and Fonts .............................................................................................................95
Identifying Software Versions .............................................................................................96
Radio MAC Address ............................................................................................................96
Accessibility ...........................................................................................................................97
Administrator Control.............................................................................................................98
Bluetooth.................................................................................................................................99
Discover .............................................................................................................................100
Bluetooth Devices ..............................................................................................................101
Bluetooth Device Properties ........................................................................................................ 102
Settings...............................................................................................................................103
Turn Off Bluetooth Button .......................................................................................................... 103
Options......................................................................................................................................... 103
About..................................................................................................................................104
Easy Pairing and Auto-Reconnect......................................................................................105
Certificates............................................................................................................................106
Date/Time .............................................................................................................................106
Dialing ..................................................................................................................................107
Display..................................................................................................................................108
Background ........................................................................................................................108
Appearance.........................................................................................................................108

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Backlight ............................................................................................................................108
Input Panel............................................................................................................................109
Internet Options ....................................................................................................................110
Keyboard...............................................................................................................................111
KeyPad..................................................................................................................................112
KeyMap..............................................................................................................................112
LaunchApp.........................................................................................................................113
RunCmd..............................................................................................................................114
How To: Remap a Single Key............................................................................................114
How To: Remap a Key Sequence.......................................................................................114
How To: Remap an Application Launch............................................................................114
How To: Remap a Command.............................................................................................115
Mixer.....................................................................................................................................116
Mouse ...................................................................................................................................117
MX3X-VXC Options............................................................................................................117
Communication ..................................................................................................................117
Enable TCP/IP Version 6............................................................................................................. 117
Allow Remote Desktop Autologon.............................................................................................. 117
Autolaunch TimeSync ................................................................................................................. 118
Misc....................................................................................................................................118
CapsLock ..................................................................................................................................... 118
NumLock ..................................................................................................................................... 118
Touch Screen Disable .................................................................................................................. 119
Touch Screen Heater Disable....................................................................................................... 119
Screen Size 640x480.................................................................................................................... 119
Network and Dialup Connections.........................................................................................119
Owner ...................................................................................................................................120
Password...............................................................................................................................121
PC Connection......................................................................................................................122
PCMCIA...............................................................................................................................123
Power ....................................................................................................................................124
Regional Settings..................................................................................................................125
Remove Programs.................................................................................................................125
Scanner .................................................................................................................................125
Stylus ....................................................................................................................................126
Double Tap.........................................................................................................................126
Calibration..........................................................................................................................126
System...................................................................................................................................127
General ...............................................................................................................................127
Memory ..............................................................................................................................128
Device Name......................................................................................................................128
Copyrights ..........................................................................................................................128
Terminal Server Client Licenses ..........................................................................................129
Volume and Sounds..............................................................................................................129
Wi-Fi.....................................................................................................................................129
CF Flash Cards, CAB Files and Programs.......................................................... 130